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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Won papen,. Private corr.spondsnc,

Some interesting but not at all alarming
disclosures of personal opinion are furnished
by the publication OF letters from the private
correspondents Of Lieutenant Won Papen, late
German naval attache at Washington. These
captured letters are serviceable to the Allies
only they may be used to foment anti-German
feeling in the United States outside of that
purpose. they have no value whatever. The
language quoted from them Is not startling, nor
does 1t differ greatly from expressions publicly
made. Lieutenant Won Papen was the personal
appointee OF the kaiser, and naturally was in
close touch with friends of Germany, and par
ticulariy with representatives of the German
government in America. II is quite in keeping
with usual course Of events that these persons
should hold and express sentiments friendly to
the German cause. and that they wrote these
sentiments to Won Papen is not a cause for
special wonder. The United States insisted on
the recall Of Won Papen because OF his alleged
connection with war intrigues in this country.
The information just sent us from London may
serve to support the action taken by our gov
eminent, but aside from that is not Of serious
Importance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
WHY DO YOU WORRY
New York Mail.

New York Mail.
o. why DO you worry and why do you
frss2 "
MIGHT he "wtiss."
Pray what in the world are YOU hoping
to gain
when, ~ day and by night you simply
A laugh is worth more than river Of
tears;
An ounce Of bright hope than ton of
dark fears:
A cheer beats a sroan by a hundred to
one.
And growling's a capital habit to shun.
To double your trouble and add to your
care,
Keep falling about them. yes, no matter
where;
But would you get rid of your burdens
Forget that you have them. you'li soon
find relief
II nobody had any trouble but you.S
Do you know what / think to you we
would do?
We'd encase you in glass and write
Here's man
Unlike any other since mortals began"
II we never had storms, no rainbows
we'd see,
And a very great loss that surely would
be;
Take heart, and take hope then, and
seek to live so
That to others the right way to live you
may show.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Life Insnrnnca Farm Ioans

The largest single golden stream capitalize
ing farm development in the United States has
its source in the swollen treasures OF life insur-
ance companies In ten years their aggregate
investments in real estate mortgages increased
two and one-haf times, ranking next to bonds
in the opinion OF the managers, as safe and
profitable securities. The total mortgage loans
of 14s companies on December 81, 1914,
amounted to s1,70O. 900 900, Of which 80 pei
cent was farm security and 81 per cent other
real property.
The Importance OF this vast supply OF work.
ing capital to the newer sections of the west is
show in a report by Robert Lynn Cox, counsel
and manager of the Association of Life Insur-
ance Presidents. The most striking fact re-
vealed in the report is the commanding lead OF
the Mississippi and Missouri valley sections in
the favor OF the companies, both In amounts
loaned and low rates OF interest. In the north
western group Of states--Iowa, Minnesota, Ne
braska, the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana
the farm loans OF the companies total s2s4..
$4,000, or 64.5 per cent OF the farm mortgages
reported by the 1910 census In these states.
The average interest charge ranges from SIS
per cent in Illinois to $50 per cent in Idaho.
Iowa leads in total OF farm loans, S139,5l1 900,
at an average interest charge OF $50 per cent,
and Nebraska second, with SCI, 900, at 5.S4
per cent. Mr.. Cox points out that the interes,
rate is determined by land values, not by de-
mand and supply, as is too commonly the case.
He negiects to state. however. whether the
moderate interest charge includes the commits
sion cost OF placing loans. which usually swells
the cost to the borrower.
The figures emphasize the magnitude Of the
task of formulating rural credit system which
will cut the cost OF farm loans and at the same
time supply the billions of dollars required to
take the place Of private capital
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
People and Events

Only one 18th Friday in 1915 The one hoOdOo day
is Friday October 10. but the hoodoo will not apply
20 leap year proposals made on that day.
pair OF homemade baby shoes which have been
used by 200 babies in stretch years have been
presented to the Kentucky Historical society at
Frankfort by Colonel c. Z. Merrill -Four generations
OF the Merrill family used the shoes
Members OF the first four classes graduated from
a womans college in Pennsylvania sidestepped Gus
tomary college gifts and provided funds for regular
course OF study in fire prevention The novel offer
has been accepted,
Opposition TO alien Industry Is mighty close 10 the
roting point in section OF Minneapolis China
man serapes two-string fiddle regularly between
midnight and a. m. and has the music lovers within
earshot so worked up that neghborhOod neutrality is
menaced.
Henry Gallant st. Louis pluto. dropped $4,000 20
faro sharp, and yelled Justify that the sharper
and victim were caught in New York before a refund
could be effected Gallant Is under $4,000 bail bond
10 appear and prosecute, which makes him sore all
over.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Tips on Home Topics

Washington Post: You never know
what invincible ignorance means until
you meet man who absolutely refuses
to agree with you.
Detroit Free Press A lady lecturer
says the war will make women a drug
on the market. In that event a lot Of
men may become dope fiends.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: You will no
tice that the theory that grippe is tran
smitted by kisses was not circulated till
the mistletoe season was over.
Indianapolis News: without casting
the slightest aspersions on his personal
pulchritude. the suspicion grows that
Senator Works never did think he'd look
well in khaki.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: A coroners jury
has held a Chicago man for causing his
wife's death by mental assault" or. In
other words. talking her to death. And
1t used to be supposed women had a
monopoly Of it.
Chicago Herald; The only thing that
seems to fit the latest Mexican atrocity
is something in the indignant mood OF
Millions mighty cry: "Avenge, o Lord.
Thy slaughtered saints whose bones lie
bleaching on the Alpine mountains cold!"
New York World: The increase Of $780,
10000 In the returns OF the boot and
shoe industry is attributed in part to
war orders, but in larger part to the
variety Of styles which women demand
in shoes. In the words Of one delegate
to the national convention OF shoe re-
tailers. Women have simply turned the
shoe business into a millinery business"
What the shoe manufacturers have to
apprehend more than a cessation of hos
tilities is a return TO long skirts.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
.eMz.Z&4..eA|

Omaha is to have Battle OF Gettysburg pano-
rama. company for that purpose with $4,000 capital
being In process with these incorporators: d. H.
Wheeler. Z, Perpont ID. F. Hamon. A. Aiontmereney
W. }. Tempieton. ii. w. sickle c. Varney Harry
oney. James Casey. A. L. strang. NJ H. Goble j.
r. Markell. o. o. Howard o. G. Campbell Hugh O.
CLARK and William Mcguire
Acting Assistant Surgeon A. W. Barber at tile
army headquarters. has been ordered 10 report at
Fort d. A. Russell
A concert Was given at the opera house by the
Milan Italian Opera company The second part OF
the program consisted OF act from Faust IN which
tbs roles we're taken By Miles Roem. L. Morse
PaEdee sisnor Taslien and signor Bologna
The local assembly Of Knight OF Labor published
resolutions adopted IN memory OF omaha's late
mayor. p. +. Murphy.
DR. r. W. Lee Is seeking the return Of a black
box containing rubber piping and silver plated
air pump, lost the bridge Saunders street.
MrA =. Wakeley, Nineteenth and California streets.
wants eompetent grl TO cook. wash and iron. Ger
man preferred
George Kay has sufficiently recovered from q
rpfained arm % return 20 his post OF business
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Chicago Herald dnd.): The progressive party
has Just made leap proposal to the republican
party in the form OF the declaration Of principles
given out by the executive committee on Tuesday
The party promises. II not to be thine forever"
at least agree 20 a temporary or trial marriage
under conditions substantially expressed in the fol-
lowing extracts; The surest way to secure
for country the required leadership will
be by having. II possible. both the progress
sive and republican parties choose the same
bearer and the same principles. We pledge ourselves
to approach the consideration of the issues involved
in such an effort without desire revive part-
bitterness
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Twice Told Tales
she Came BacIx.

Backward and forward he paced. his eyes wild
and rolling his face haggard. As the minutes passed
his agitation Increased.
"Will she come? Will she never CON?
he walled wildly. Already It is fifteen minutes past
the appointed time. and yet she is not herer
He pressed his hands to his fevered brow and
waited He tried to sit in vain. and stn waited He
gazed sadly through the window and went on
waiting
At last Ali The sounds OF little footsteps on
the stairs. He turned to the door. eager. excited
Yes. IL she
you have come. then?" he gasped. dizzy with
delight. he grabbed his hat.
Yes. the stenographer had come back and It was
now his turn to so out to lunch.-New York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
CIInchinr Argument.

northern attorney. after acquiring a large South
Carolina estate, formed the Eureka Debating so
oety to encourage free speech among the negroes OF
the neighborhood. On his next trip south he was
confronted by proud winner OF the societys prize
Now what the subject of the debate SAM
asked the attorney.
DE subject were. What is de mos benefit 10
mankind. sab, de de moon?" answered the
negro.
And which side did you uphoidg
de MOON sab. I jes argued dat de sun shines
by day. when we doan need de light but de moon
Il shines by night. when dat light certainly an,
needed. An dey couldn't answer dat sah'-Every,-
bodys Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Let ByEones BE Bysones.

ST. Louis Globe Democrat Crep) In short, the
colonels reveals nothing of political ma
ture. commits neither him nor the committee TO any
Of political action and is entirely free from
offense 20 any who in his judgement ought not
TO be offended II Is another indication that he Is
disposed let bygones DO bygones and 20 center his
energies upon issue raised by the circumstances
OF the present war, which be made party
question only in the Of its application Whether
this issue. which he declares should be above all
party considerations. and. may hope. above ali
personal considerations. will take him into the
publican party. remains for circumstances. or him.
self, to reveal II is significant however that the
date and place selected for the progressive
ton will make the self-extincton Of the remnant OF
the progressive party easy and painless
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

dividual can win whether he has the
qualifications or not.
The article in The Bee was timely. logi-
cal and full OF good live thoughts and
will probably stir up the animals in no
uncertain way Let Ne abolish the per-
nloious primary system and adopt a con-
vention system that will give us good
honest government. and in case we should
even then make a mistake we can rem
edy the same with the recall which serves
as a penalty for the man who does not
do his duty.
HENRY ALLEN BRAINERD,
Ex-President Nebraska State Press As
ISOLATION.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

One OF the oldest prayers made was that
OF an old Virginia soldier at Antietam. He was
lying fiat on the battlefield and TO quote his own
words, the shot and shell going over me so
thick that the whole armament above me was lead
COLOR felt just then that six feet long and
pretty night four feet thick and that the chances
for me only two feet better lying down than
they were standing up I made up my mind that
my only safety lay In praying. oh. Lord good Lord
! prayed. please stretch me out thin as a shoe
string with the pointed end towards the enemy -"
Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Makers of feminine shoes manifest uneasi-
ness regarding the color schemes for next sum
mers wear. They appear peeved because dress
makers decline to lengthen the garments and
threaten to put out hand-painted boots that will
make a gown merely matt for a scenic picture.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
ChinafyIng the Country.

Springfield CNass) Republican (rep): Colonel Roose-
velts letter TO the progressive national committee
hardly had the announcement for the grand new
party which the brethren might desired Purely
partisan considerations naturally rather the
fore In the committees immediate interest But what
does the colonel by insisting that every man
who is within borders shall be an American and
nothing elseT" II sounds rather like a change NJ
heart in favor Of "Chinafcation." Such a policy In
deed would be going China several better
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Conditional Union.

New York Journal of Commerce ond). The chance
Of the national organization of the republicans re-
Stunning something like it's normal strength will do
pend upon the position taken by its leaders and
not surrendering TO the dctation Of those who
threaten to defeat II II II does not submit their
leadership What the proEressives at the present time
most likely TO accomplish. help accomplish
is what they profess most dread the continuance
Of the Wilson administration" which they say has
repudiated the faith of forefathers"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Mayor Mitchell cheers New York taxpayers
with the information that II they will bear the
present load patiently for fifteen more years re-
lief can then be effected. 1t is understood. OF
course. that the mayor will not be responsible
for fulfllment Of the promise unless he is con-
tinued ON the job.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
d5c o8eesA
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The why's Of The wise.

SCOTIA. Neb.. Jan. i5.-To the Editor
OF The Bee: ] read with some interest
the letter Of ono stephens Bittick in The
Bee advising German sympathizers to go
TO Germany Well. why not English SYM
pathizers go to England? During the
Japanese-Russian war. almost the unani-
nous sympathy Of the people Of the
United States was with Japan. as against
Russia. Now. in this crisis. much Of the
sympathy Is with Russia. against Ger
many. This, according to geometrical
conclusion places Japan in advance Of our
German citizenship.
My father was an American citizen. L
was born in this country. being thus a
natural born citizen OF United states. I
can understand the German language. and
speak II some. have never lived in any
country except this. But it gets my
goat" to hear these fellows call German
sympathizers hyphenated Americans. Why
not call those sympathizing with allies
hyphenated Americans7
We hear much about Kaiserism and
German miiitarism. why don't these fell
lows speak of Anglicism and British
navalism. Does not Great Britain today
rule the scar
II Bittick and I were to travel on our
highway, meet a man carrying United
States mail and rob him Of his mail seek.
what would be the result? We would
both go to the pen. and surely we ought
TO. But the allies have repeatedly taken
American vessels, carrying United States
mail off the high seas though bound for
neutral ports, taken what they wanted OF
II. and the result was the usual, I'VE,
shall protest" Bittick forgot this.
Bittick says, why don't these German
sympathizers go 20 Germany and fight
for that countryT' Well. why don't these
English sympathizers go to their adopted
country and fight. Be honest with the
public at least and tote fair.
7. ]. SToETZEL.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

The Wall street syndicate undertaking to
place the Frisco railroad system ON its feet
naiveiy informs the Missouri Railroad commits
sion that it will accept as compensation for the
service such sum as may be determined by the
presidents of three New York trust companies
Missourians regard the family arrangement as
unique version Of the inspired exclamation:
Wouldn't that jar your"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

why not prosecute usurersg" asks Mr.
Bryan in his Commoner Well. why notP The
prosecuting machinery is all in the hands OF
democratic administration, with which Mr.
Bryan was officially associated for nearly three
years. Furthermore the laws against usury in
Nebraska are quite drastic. and we have
valiant and vociferous democratic attorney gen.
eral.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Talk about miraclesl Here is Mr.. Bryan's
Commoner exploiting ex-senator Joe Bailey just
because he is opposing the presidents prepared
ness plans. Presumably Roger Sullivan. or
even Thomas Fortune Ryan, could get boost
In the Commoner now by openly siding with
Bryan
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
on one essentlal al least our inlar

On one essential at least our inland con-
grsssmen are unit. A river and harbor bill
carrying s4O.00O.0OO has been whipped into
shape by the committee and appears certain OF
touching the treasury before the preparedness
program emerges from the talking stage. First
come. first served.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
When a state presents a fayorit

When state presents q fayorite SON fol
president and one also for vice president. an
other difficulty looms up, for the constitution
in providing for the machinery OF the election.
prohibits a member Of the electoral college vot-
ing for two from his own state.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

New York World Cdem): The colonel wants war
because President Wilson trying maintain peace
and the colonels only chance Of getting the rspup
can nomination lies in his opposition the president
If some mschance should plunge the country into
war before the national conventions held. the
colonel would be for the peace any price, especially
IL he failed in his ambition to go to the front as
commanding general OF tho horse marines
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

The dawn OF 4 bright leap year for man is
assured. Neckties wrought in the designs Of
rare porcelains or bearing hand-painted replicas
OF the masters are coming out for spring and
summer wear. anording sufficient decorative
effect to render the tribe skeptical OF proposals
nnaccompanled by checking account
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Prefers Convention 10 Primary.

Prefers Convention 10 Primary.
LINCOLN. Jan. Ito the Editor Of
The Bee; I want to say that am heart
lily In accord with the views quoted in
The Bee under Lincoln date line re-
sarding the adjustment OF the present
primary.
am irrevoeahiy feminist the pri-
mary system. have always been ana al
ways will be. for by its use the most N.
hterate and inscriptions can have equal
privileges with the most enlightened ana
may be elected where he Is unknown as
against man perfectly qualified and
worthy OF the office, and who under the
old convention system could not reach
half way TO first base.
Under the convention system a candi-
date had 10 come cut IN the open and his
qualifications were well known, but un-
der the primary system Il appears 10 be
different and most any sort OF an in
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Getting Together
The open Door.

Kansas city Star Cprog): The republicans have
invited the progressves come back through sthe
open door" The progressives have decided togo
back far enough TO keep the door open. II the re-
publicans accept the progressive platform and name
progressive candidate. the progressives will go
back through the open door II the republicans dodge
is the purpose OF the Bun Moose merely TO hold the
door open for other progressives to out.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

COiOred Man with a War Record.
OMAHA. Jan. ITO the Editor Of The
bee; The state Of Nebraska and city
OF Omaha can boast OF one aged colored
man that did good service in the employ
ment OF Uncle sam years ago. namely.
j. w. ;, Banks. or Joe Banks. as COM
monty known here. He served many
years as valet at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. for the following named officers:
Captain Mitchell. Major General Phillip
Reade. Colonel ]. w. Pope. ana as such
went with General Miles to the front TO
catch Sitting Bull after the Custer mas
saere. But when Joe Banks returned he
went back TO Fort LeavenwOrth. Kan.
and was employed as valet for Captain G
5. Illsley. Old Joe Banks Is now ss wears
OF age WILLIAM SCOTT.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

In view Of the rising cost of veal. the project
OF substituting June wedding for a feast OF
fatted calf lines up with the economical needs
Of the times.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
SUNNY GEMS.

Are YOU sure the world lie happier
and betterg'
Absolutely. Look at the people who
used to make themselves miserable on
bicycles and who are now riding in
motor Washington Star
BILL see some parts OF the south are
stu giving us trouble.
Jill-How so2
Blii-why. I see that Baldwin county.
Ala, has shipped 1O2 cars OF cucumbers.-
Yonkers Statesman.
willie" said the teacher Of the juven-
lie class, what Is the term Sc used
for?'
ut is used to make people believe that
we know a lot more than we really
do" replied the bright youngster.-Chi-
cago News.
Minister-I made seven hearts happy
today
Parishoner-How was that?
Minster-Married three couples.
Parishioner-That only makes six
Minister-well. you don't think 1 did
Il for nothingY'-Albany Argus.
my son." said the father impressively,
suppose I should be taken away sud
denly. what would become of your
Why" said the son, irreverently.
''I'd stay here the question IL what
would become OF youF'-The Boy
pttfidar
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Peace missionaries report peace sentiment
everywhere in their travels Everybody wants
It, The trouble is that those who need 1t most
tie too many strings TO their wishes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Whenever the king of Greece thinks of what
happened TO his neighbors of Serbia and Monte
negro, his admiration for the man holding down
the Grecian lid mounts several notches
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Congress would materially improve the ma
tional temper by reducing the output OF talk
and speeding up on work.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

The prospects for law and order in Mexico
seem to improve only as the area OF desolaton
expands
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Any other aspiring favorite sons in leash
Now is the time to trot out.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress will be changed as often rs requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

The injunction is to temper justice with
mercy, but sometimes 1t Is mighty hard to do IT,.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

willie" said the teacher of the juven-
lie class, what Is the term &c used
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-08-17
"HuckIeberry Finn"

| some of their jabber out of a book
S'pose man was to come to you ant
say Polly-voo-franzy-wha woult
you Think"
81 wouldn' think muffin; I'd take Ell
bust him over de head--dat is, if he
war'nt white. | wouldn't low no mig
ger to call me dat"
"Shucks, it amt calling you any
thing. It's only saying, do you know
how to talk French?"
"Well, den, why couldn't he say it?"
"Why, he is saying it. That's a
Frenchman's way of saying it."
"Well, it's blame ridiculous way,
en- doan' want to hear no mo- bout
it. Dey amt no sense in it."
"Looky here, jim; does cat talk
like we do?"
"No, cat don't"
"Well, does cow"
"No, a COW don't nuther."
"Does cat talk like a cow, or a
cow talk like cat?"
"No, dey don't"
ats natural and right for 'em to
talk different from each other, amt
it,"
Course"
"And amt it natural and right for
a cat and COW to talk different from
us?"
"Why, mos sholy it is"
"Well, then, why amt it natural
and right for a Frenchman to talk
different from US? You answer me
that"
as cat man, Huck?"
"No."
"Well, den, dey amt no sense in a
cat talkin' like man. Is cow a
man? err is a COW cat"
"No, she amt either of them"
swell, den, she amt got no bust
ness to talk like either one er the
yuther of 'em. Is Frenchman a man."
eyes"
"Well, denl Dad blame it, why doan
lie talk like a man? You answer me
lat"
81 see it warn't no use wasting
can't learn niger to
argue. So quit"