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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
Why a Living Martyrs

Why is that Mr. Wilson is so often painted in
somber colors by his admrersi Other presidents
took the office earnestly, but with at least a
prctense OF good humor They were attacked
vigorously. and their friends repealed the attacks
with wholesome energy. But when Mr.. Wilson
over him. With the tears rolling down their
cheeks his eulogists direct our atsi.tion to "this
strong sad SOUL" "this lonely figure bent double
under the awful responsibilities of his office"
this weary man painfully treadng the path Of
duty" This face is pale and lined with care" his
eyes are heavy with sorrow for the suffering Of
mankind" yet he is patient and serene" He
doesn't resign or refuse denomination All such
eulogies invariably refer TO Lincoln. Yet Lin
coin was cheerful and almost commonplace to
those who saw him durin the war, and as little
expected and as little got, compassion as black
smith for his hard task. He would have thought
anyone mad who sobbed over him, and he prob
ably would have resented with a good deal OF
vigor an allusion to the changes in his physical
arpearance brought about by increasing years
and cares OF office, compared with which Mr..
Wilson's tasks are about as important as the
chores Of farmland. He went about his work
manfully, made his jokes, and told his funny
stories, offended Stanton. by reading "Artemus
Ward" or 'Josh Billings" while the election re.
turns were coming in, and talked as little about
himself and his duties and obligations as any
man who ever lived. But Mr.. Wilson's admirers
insist on martyrizing him while he is still alive
He is the only living martyr president His ang-
uish is almost unbearable. We expect momen-
iarily to see one OF the Washington correspond.
ents wire to his office that "the martyr presi.
dent. after consultation with Roger Sullivan
and Charles Murphy presided over. the cabinet
meeting In the afternoon he played round Of
golf with DR.. Grayson. In the evening the martyr
President and Mrs. Wilson entertained few
friends at musicale"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
Nebraska Political Comment

Wood Lake Stockman: The democratic party
OF Nebraska had candidate for governor four
years ago, who broke his prediction pledges.
We should therefore be little backward about
lected to step into Moreheads shoes.
Fremont Tribune: Mr. Bryan painted some
very vivid pictures of the attitude OF Mr.. Hitch
cock toward the president He did it in the ante
primary campaign in such way that the paint
will not come off. And wherever you find a
warm friend of Mr.. Bryan you find vote against
Senator Hitchcock. This is going to prove big
asset to John L. Kennedy.
Aurora Republican, The question is raised by
the Wayne Herald as to what the people Of the
United States would do ii the railroad presidents
were to appear before congress with threat that
they would stop running trains unless an increase
OF rates were granted within certain number
of hours That would be no greater outrage than
was perpetrated by the representatives of the
trainmen and endorsed by Woodrow Wilson.
Norfolk News Dan Stephens wasted post
age stamp on the envelope that was sent to news
papers containing his speaking itinerary. Dan
isn't usually so careless, Last week every paper
in the Third district got a letter from him to
change his paper from Washington to Fremont
and il came under government frank. 1t has
been suggested that the shortage in paper in this
country may be in part the result of Dams prolific
use OF government stationery to be sent out to
the voters under frank.
beatrice EXPRESS. N. l.. MetCaIe, WHO DCltcu
the candidacy OF Jim Dahlman for governor some
years ago owing to the stand OF Dahlman on the
liquor question, is understood to have rendered
his services to the democratic state committee,
and will stump the state for Hitchcock Neville
and the balance Of the democratic ticket. Al
though Hitchcock, Neville and several Of the
other democratic candidates are VIGOROUSLY wet,
the consistent Mr.. Metcalfe is willing this
time to overlook their stand on this ques-
ton, and not only to support the ticket him
self, but to urge the voters to follow his ex-
ample This is in line with Mr.. Metcafe's sup
port of William Jennings Bryan, whom de de-
serted in the recent primary campaign, fully
realizing the fact that the enemies of the former
secretary of state in the primary fight were men
who had not only been lined up with the liquor
interests, but had also been opposed to the nomi-
nation of Woodrow Wilson for the presidency
and had consistently been against the measures
which the president favored until Bryan resigned
from the cabinet. As an example of consistency,
Richard Lee Metcalfe is strictly in class by
himself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
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Robbing TIE Farmer TO Pay Trainmen.

Silver Creek, Neb., Sept. 1910
the Editor of The Bee: Your editorial
wherein you quote the New YORK
Tribune and New York Word in sup
port of the proposition that the pur-
pose of the Adamson bill was an IN
crease of wages, and not shortening
of a days labor, Is quite conclusive
of that point, if, indeed, there was
anyone inclined to think otherwise.
The president himself certainly
knew that the bill was for an increase
of wages to the railway men, or
there would have been no force what
ever In his recommendation that rates
should be increased for the purpose
of reimbursing the railway companies
for the extra expense the bill would
make them in running their roads;
and for him to attempt to make the
voters believe anything to the contrary
is dishonest and an insult to their in
telligence.
The president also knew perfectly
well that an increase in rates-freight
and passenger would ultimately
come out of the pockets of the farm
ers. To put it in other words, he
knew that the plan he proposed would
be taking money out of the pockets
of the farmers and putting 1t into
the pockets of the railroad men-a
plain case of "robbing Peter to pay
Paur'-money that did not belong to
him, and all for glory and votes.
He, Of course. took note of the fact
that 1t would be only natura. that the
railway employees and laboring men
generally should show their apprecia-
ton Of what he had done for them
by voting for him next November.
The president doubtless further
considered that the formers were so
obtuse that they would not find out
until after election how he had
planned to skin them.
In concluding that article--and ap-
parently without any malicious in
tention whatever-you incidentally
raise another question of more i'm
portance than all the rest when you
speak Of the presidents attempted
justification OF "his action in forcing
the bill through congress"
Now ! assume 1t to be true, accord
ing to the popular understanding Of
the matter, that Wilson did force
through congress not only the Adam
son bill, but all, or nearly all, of the
so-called administration measures"
such as the repeal of the tolls clause
Of the Panama canal act and the ship
purchase bill.
But is 1t not a fact that under the
constitution the president has no
right to force, or attempt to force,
through congress any measure what
ever?
Is 1t not a fact that if the president
does thus force measures through
congress, he violates his oath of Of
flee, and by rights ought to be i'm
peached?
Is 1t not true that In thus forcing
the hands Of congress President Will
son is laying foundation for the
ultimate destruction Of republican
government---or popular rule.
In talking with democrats about
these things. ! find that they admit
and humbly submit l would much
like to know what great republican
newspaper thinks about 1t.
CHARLES WOOSTER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
Y. NJ. C. A.
Wilson Incorrect and Illogical.

st. Mary's Neb., Sept. SOTO the
Editor of The Bee: Says Preslden'
Wilson in his acceptance speech: Inc
republican party was put out OF pow
er because of failure, practical taliure
and moral failure; because IT nao
served special interests and not the
country at large.
But is this assertion of Mr.. wilson
logical? If we attribute the political
change in 1912 to the inefficiency OF
the republican party to ably manage
the government affairs, then can we
not consistently argue that the
change from republicanism to dem
ocratic power in 1884 and again IN
1892 were attributable to the same
reason? Now. II Mr.. Wilson is right.
would it not be logical to say that the
democrats were put out of power In
1888 and again in 1896 for being both
practical and moral failure? And,
II Mr.. Hughes should be elected next
November (Which is not an utter i'm
possibility would Mr.. Wilson say In
his farewell address that the demo-
cratic party had been put out Of power
because it had made dismal failure
Of ably conducting the affairs Of the
government?
If Mr.. Wilson's statement Is cor
rect and logical. then we must as
sumo that neither the republican par
ty the democratic party Is capable
Of successfully managing the affairs
Of government-in that case the only
! solution to the problem would be to
turn both parties out and try some
other. H. SCHUMANN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
LAUGHING GAS.

Il an Eks that cl!nging vine," she said.
''h." -.-.u yuu nl,c ~ be the oak7"
Dunno" he replied obviously. 1T looks
very pretty to see the vine clinging to tho
oak But I notice that II keeps reaching
out Its tendrils In other directions as we'll"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Proud Mother OF Freshman--My son, why
do all the young men wear soft shirts?
Freshman thesitating)-Why, mother. 7
really am not sure, but think it's TO dis
tingush them from the assistant profess
sors.-Yale Record.
Flukes-I had fearful dream last night
Dukes-What was Il?
Flukes--I dreamed that I was a cent?
pede and had a corn on every toe.-New
York American.
"A disgruntled telephone subscriber would
never make a good fisherman"
why not7"
Because he would complain instinctively
II he found his line was busy."-Baltimor
American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

and the place Is being made very in
vlting and comfortable. The officers
are expected to show the impecunious
visitors every attention to be looked
for in first class hotel.
Henry Eiseman & Co. have done
away with the package delivery by
their own boys and hereafter will de-
liver all the packages by A. D. T..
service,
Sixty members Of the young mems
and ladies' sodality Of st. Philomena's
parish met to perfect a literary So
ciety. The following members were on
the program rendered after the bust
ness meeting: Frances O'Brien. P. j.
Barry, Ella O'Connor. c. ]. Smyth. +.
]. Mahoney, Mrs Egan. Miss Mullen,
viii Doran, Nellie Carney and T. j.
O'Neil.
George Duncan has commenced to
tear down the ice house in which he
has been storing beer on Jones and
Ninth. This is the last structure which
stood In the way of commencing work
on the new Union Pacific freight
depot.
At a meeting Of the South Omaha
Fire company, the following officers
were elected: P. F. Walker, D. john
son, Thomas Mcguire. John Carol
and ]. e. Reuther. The company
adopted the rules and bylaws Of the
old Omaha Volunteer Hose company.
This Day In History.
1780-Major Andre was executed as
a British spy at Tappan, N. 7.
1S16-The public Offices Of the state
Of Ohio were removed to Columbus,
the new capital.
1s42-Wiliiam Ellery Charming.
famous Unitarian clergyman and au-
thor, died at Bennington, Vt Born
at Newport, R. l., April Z. 1880.
1S43-Charter granted for the first
lodge of Masons in Chicago.
l8S2--A compulsory education act
went into effect in France.
1S95-The Texas legislature passed
a bill to prevent prize-fighting. which
stopped the proposed Corbett- Fttzsim-
mons match at Dallas.
1894 hurricane across Florida
destroyed many lives and much prop
erty.
iss7-Neal Dow, "the father Of pro-
hibition," died at Portland, Me. Born
there Mary 30. 1904.
1899-Venezuelan boundary COM
mission announced its award.
190O-Sir Thomas Upton challenged
the New York Yacht club for the
American cup.
1903--First train on government
railroad from west coast Of Africa ar
rived at Kumassi.
1909-The Kalgan railroad, the
first constructed solely by the Chinese,
was opened.
ls10-More than a score of the
crew of the battleship New Hamp-
shire were drowned in the Hudson
river through capsizing Of their small
boat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
Good Work for Bird Welfare.

Gothenburg, Neb., Sept. SOTO
the Editor Of The Bee: In behalf
of the enthusiastic members of our
wide-awake Bird Welfare club l want
to express our deep appreciation OF
the splendid work done by The Bee
along just the lines that the "out-in-
the-country children" need. The cuts
and lecture work has been a great in
terest-getter for US.
Now, that the real test work OF
keeping our birds will soon be on
when migration is our problem, we
shall watch eagerly for every sugges-
ton that you may be able to supply
through The Bee. The full page OF
bird houses printed last spring was
great stimulus to our boys and girls
real work was the result.
I am glad to tell you that The Bee
goes into every one of the thirty-two
homes represented In our Bird We'll
fare club, also on our reading table
In the high school, and every word
Of bird-ology is eagerly hunted out
BIRD LOVER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

t,ons manufacturers in the Cnltea
States TO show their appreciation "
what wilson has done for them anu az.
ask them to donate few million o'
so? a., "sr,ard
Pancho Villa of Mexico. who mlsn I,,
donate a few pesos, If he could onlS
be located. For how could ne nav
ever looted the American homes on
the border and killed the inha oltants
If the Wilson administration MAD nos
been considerate enough to supply tne
guns and ammunition to him WIN
which to commit his many crimes anu
murders. And still we are toid ny
many that the Wilson administrator
has stood for humanity. How do tney
figure, anyway? ,-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Three thousand school children invited to the
Ak-Sar-Ben carnival grounds TO play with the
sure-thing gambling games, which are the most
conspicuous privileges" there. Isn't it too badl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
Possible Campaign Contributions.

Omaha, Sept. SOTO the Editor Of
The Bee: notice that the World
Herald is out soliciting subscriptions
from the public to raise money to help
re-elect Woodrow Wilson.
1t would appear to me that. judg-
ing from the methods which. Wilson
and the democratic administration
have followed since they have been
In power, that 1t should not be neces-
sary for them to appeal to the COM
mon people for financial support.
Why don't they ask Morgan and
Schwab and numerous other NUM-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

British army experts, after much labor and
research, succeeded in answering the mooted
question, "What becomes Of the pork in pork
and beans?" "As matter Of fact" report the
experts "the pork is practically all absorbed into
the beans" Coming from high authority in
culinary science the discovery should molfy the
kicking tendencies Of bean-eaters
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

The crowds coming to participate in Omaha
festivities impose on citizens the duty of extend
ing every possible courtesy to strangers. Courtesy
and consideration to visitors constitute civic
obligation and its fulfillment in full measure
makes for lasting friendships
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Rival organs Of railroad managers and work.
men wage merry war on the size of the salaries
paid railroad presidents and their assistants. The
former contend that the total for $40 general
officers averages only $37l7 year. or total of
S2l .3ss,99s. while the latter lift the annual ag-
gregate to $s3s77,00O. The vast difference be-
tween the claims leaves the public ample room
for exercising imagination
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Single tax as constitutional amendment will
be voted on for the first time in California and
for the second time in Oregon. The question
is not seriously considered, however, and is not
likely to command popular support at the polls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Word comes from former Secretary Of State
Bryan that he cannot be present for the recep-
ton Of the president in Omaha, and therefore, will
be unable to preside at the Auditorium. This will
let Boss" Arthur Mullen breathe easier and sleep
sounder
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

No duty appeals so strongly to patriotism Of
democrats as the operation Of financing cam
paign Four fat years lends rare elasticity to the
smile which greets the doughbag on its rounds,
Dig, you terriers, digi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

IN OmdnH thirty IcdTs 4hSV'
Basil Fox, one of the prosperous
farmers of the county was marr:ed
to Miss Almira P. Davis. Justlce
Schurz performed the ceremony: Mr..
Fox has for many years been )ustlce
of the peace and has tied many
couples himself. Now 1t is his turn to
be tied and to receive congratula-
tons :,
The city Jail is being put in condi-
ton to receive the free dodgers who
begin trooping in as soon as the nights
begin to be frosty. Stoves are now
set I'D, broken lights Of glass restored,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

incidentally. Boss Arthur Mullen has ZAP
proved without qualifications, all the arrange
ments for the presidents visit so they must be
eminentiy satisfactory to him, Notwithstanding his
big talk for the Consumption OF the galleries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

The stock market carnival OF the bulls glimpses
the coming banquets for the bears, with lambs
wool decorations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

With only dozen states enjoying equal rights
regardless OF sex, signs Of political divisions in
families are multiplying, foreshadowing lively
scraps ahead. The general notion that man and
wife would vote the same ticket anyhow does not
hold good in practice, In California democratic
congressman is stamping for Wilson while his
wife is doing like turn for Hughes. Several
Philadelphia members Of the Congressional union
for Woman Suffrage, who are campaigning for
Hughes are embarrassed by their husbands work
ing in the opposition camp. While the divided
households appear harmonious at home their an
tagonisms publicly expressed lends touch Of
gayety to the political situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

II is safe bet that Art Mullen's love fol
his fellow toilers will fill the arching heavens
with radiance until the polls close.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

The complete confidence of Carranza in tn
friendly intentions Of the United States wait
only the boosting power Of timely loan
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Chancellor Hollweg and Minister Lloyd
George agree that it is fight to finish Re-
ports from the several fronts sound a similar
note, but shade louder.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Chancellor Hollweg sees no sign Of peace on
the REDEEMED horizon Of Europe. He wants it
understood that II is not his fault that his search
goes unrewardcd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Sure, let US have light on the street lighting
contract. With the rate down to cents per
kilowatt hour there is no need Of stinting on the
amount OF the light
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Bankers talk OF inaugurating an educational
campaign OF thrift among school children. Good
idea, but why not include the heads Of the house,
hold?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02

Viewed by the light Of the primary battle
New Jersey appears ripe for the stool OF repent
ance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
TODAY.
Thought Nugget for the Day

o, II Is excellent
To have a giants strength: but It Is
tyrannous
To use 1t like a giant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Berlin claimed capture OF s5,ooo
Russians during September.
Petrograd reported Russia wouio
send an ultimatum to Bulgaria
French offensive along western
front in spite of desperate German
counter-attacks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-02
Playing Hot and Cold With the Germans.

In the current Worlds Work, whose former
editor and chief owner is the present ambassador
to the court Of ST. James, and which is still under
his influence and inspiration, we find the fol-
lowing:
1T is an unacceptable fact that a consd-
cradle percentage Of our German-American
population bears its FIRST allegiance not to
the United States but to the German Empire
which means that they cannot realize the
fundamental principles Of democracy and
liberty"
The Bee does not believe, as we have more
than once said, that this is an unacceptable fact
or fact at all. There may be some few Germans
among our population who are merely domiced
aliens here whose first allegiance properly belongs
to the German Empire, but of the native-born
Germans who have become naturalzed American
citizens with the oath OF fealty to the American
republic, we are sure there is not any consider
able percentage" against whom this charge can
i be successfully made. That may be the opinion
OF President Wilson's ambassador to Great Brit
ain. and the ambassador may reflect the opinion
OF his Chief but, even So II does not establish its
truth. The statement we have quoted Is part
OF an appeal for votes for reelection Of Presi-
dent Wilson, made at the same time that other
Wilson champions out here are busy telling Ger
man-Amercans how much the democrats love
them. II we know our fellow citizens of Ger
man extraction, they are too intelligent and too
patriotic to permit themselves to be either
honeyed or fooled by democratic double-dealers.