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Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
"Let Nv Policies Alone"

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Woodrow Wilson's plea at Buffalo sounds ike
the cry of beaten man. Instead of standing up
and mapfully defending the course of his admins
.r..;on !, - d.,,;,ns nil, for.or GOVERNMENTS
uAoi ~ 10 us 49,. 49,.
ne demands that MS pohces DC &c. aiohe' 'hal 'ney
be not criticised for to do so is to drag out tor
eign relationships into partisan politics" Men
who do this i" he said az canno, regard az ma
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uio's we'll ihost VI tne e''.'e' VI '"e p's'eA'
administration will lose little sleep over the esti-
mate put on their patriotism by president whose
secretary of war l;kened Washineton's soldiers to
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'"e ieN.an Da"a'i
Consider briefly the foreign relationships OF
the United States at this moment:
60. p~;.,;. Ma. 80 r...s. ,oo;,s. d.
..,a Ira D,i ;s ro,es =. poe I'D a,,r nal.
an VIII ua .tot Grs.t pr;t,;u nil rot
nhsnas th. noi;cv eomni.;ned ~ Mater rests
there
Germany: Lusitania case regarded as set
tied, with each government having its own idea
as 10 ie,s " sesaesa IT, nc ns,a IL; so do
bv opr government and has not disayowed the
act as demanded
Mexico: Carranza has failed to realize Presi-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
villa Under Control"

Pancho Villa has just shown how we'll founded
is the statement from the Carranza headquarters,
on which our government relies for information
that he is under control by stopping passen-
ger train, numbering the Carranza soldiers on
guard and robbing the passengers. This will as
sure the presence Of the Nebraska boys on the
Texas border for months yet to come. But the
Villa raid will have still more embarrassing
effect One Of the passengers on the train hap
pened to be German, but an enthusiastic bandit
mistook him for an American and struck him
over the head with revolver This act will
necesitate apologies from both Wilson and Car
rama to the kaiser Such unfortunate contre-
temps might be avoided by requiring Americans
to wear distinctive badges when travelling abroad.
50 that othersiwill not be subject to ndiginities
we are supposed to endure with patience because
Of our mission to the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
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Why Handicap Omaha?

Omaha. Nov. ITO the Editor of
The Bee: think it strange attention
has not been called more pointedly to
the relation of the wet and dry contest
to the relative commercial position OF
Omaha in competition with wet cities
like ST. Paul and Minneapolis to the
north and Kansas City and st. Jo-
seph to the south. There is territory
which constitutes trade zone from
which Omaha now draws business
which can easily be turned to its
competitors. If 1t were national pro-
hibition which was at issue, SO that all
would go wet or dry together, 1t might
make little difference, but to put a
dry Omaha up against wet Kansas
City and a wet Minneapolis strikes
me as putting this city at disad-
vantage If national prohibition is the
ultimate goal the prohibitionists aim
at, we will be merely handicapping
Omaha needlessly to vote this city dry
before the others must go dry too.
D. L.-BUSINESSMAN
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
People and Events

Marriage speed in Chicago still outpoints di-
vorce. The latest marriage score is thirty sec
onds, credited to thirsty magistrate, who
achieved the record while the bridegroom mixed
his appetizer, matted egg chocolate
Tax ferrets of New York anticipate juicy
squeeze out Of the fortune of the late Hetty
Green, the worlds richest woman Just what
part OF the fortune is liable to the state tax is
to be determined by special commissioner.
Meanwhile the ferrets consider 100000 about
the limit Of the squeeze.
Wars tragedies reach far beyond the firing
lines. The makers OF the kaiser's cigars at Ha-
vana is said to have committed suicide because
his job was destroyed by the blockade. He re-
ceived Cuban dollar for every cigar specially
built for the kaiser. Pride of station forbade
rolling smokers for the common herd and idle
ness rendered life not worth the living.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
Wheat and Cotton Futures"

Authorities on the big grain exchanges
throughout the country are trying to check the
speculation in wheat by setting the price for mar
gins at a prohibitive figure. No such action is
needed in the case Of cotton. The democrats
have well defined the difference between wheat
and cotton. Tariff protection was taken off wheat
and retained on cotton; not only that but the
price Of cotton is stabilized by law enacted to
regulate the dealing in futures" and prevent
gambling in the south's great staple. Wheat is
still at the mercy Of the SPECTATORS and the same
crowd that sent prices skyward can send them
down again whenever it is to the gamblers ad-
vantage. The Nebraska farmer must take his
chances, while the Georgia planter pays off his
ringers" white or black, and let's the federal
government look after marketing his crop. That's
part Of the difference between wheat and cotton.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
Importance Of the school Board.

Omaha, Nov. 2.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Most of us take small in
terest in our school board. The word,
the institution Is more or less of an
empty name to us. A man Is elected
to the board; we do not know what
he does, what he can do, what he
ought to do. He bears title, he APP
pears in newspaper columns as be-
ing on certain committees, voting in
certain ways, but we feel that he
means nothing really vital to the city
except that he does sometimes in
crease our taxes. To tell the truth,
we usually skip the articles about the
school board meetings. Consequently
it does not make much difference to
us whose names are ON the ballot,
who are finally elected; one man is
just about as good as another-for
that. place. If this is true generally,
how much more is 1t apt to be the
case in the year of presidential cleo
ton, when big issues are at stake and
exciting questions are taking our time
and attention and effort Yet, whether
we elect Hughes or Wilson, Hitchcock
or Kennedy. this duty to Omaha of
today and tomorrow Is urgent, para
mount, that we elect a good school
board.
Is the school board member an
empty, trivial title, or has it real
meaning? What does this man, this
group of men, do?
They care for the housing of Oma-
has children in safe, healthful build
ings; they spend large sums of money
on public buildings which shall adorn
or disgrace our city. Time and intel
ligent thought must be spent on this.
for school architecture is advancing in
leaps and bounds. The plan and struc-
ture and equipment of our school
buildings is the foundation of our
school system; up-to-date, safe, artis-
tic beautiful physical surroundings
are essential to the successful modern
school,
Not only does this group of men
care for the physical, material side of
our school business, they also deter
mine the direction Of that system in
tellectually. They choose superin-
tendents, principals, teachers; in their
hands lies the Appointment OF all those
who are to train and guide our chill
dren. Wise choice In such a matter is
a serious and exceedingly difficult
task. They decide on many points
connected with the course of study
whether American history Is to be
required subject; they provide text
books, old or modern, in generous or
meager supply; they grant or refuse
the new laboratory, the new labora-
tory apparatus; they adopt new cours-
es-domestic art domestic science,
debating, arts and crafts, carpentry,
printing. They determine our school
policies-whether there shall be med
1,.it vrt
forms for girls, athletics dancing, ex-
aminations. ILL.,.
But they have a far greater and
more difficult and delicate duty, that
of recognizing and fostering a right
and a noble spirit The school board
may or may not uphold high ideals,
courage, hard work. truthfulness, JUS
tice. honesty. AS they deal with the
numerous complaints of parents, pu-
pills, teachers, principals, they are to
discriminate between the true and the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Negotiations for another British loan are pro-
cseding in New York. This, like preceding
loans, is backed up by deposits Of American Sc
cdrities Of greater value, and yields better than
per cent. Supplies, purchased by the allies in
this country call for payments Of Sl0,000,O00 a
week and American credit is necessary to pre-
went slump in exchange rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
The Day We Celebrate.

David A. Baum Of the Baum Iron
company is So years old. He has been
prominent in Commercial club circles
and was vice president of the City
National bank.
Edward d. White. chief justice of
the supreme court Of the United
States, born in the. parish of La
fourche, Louisiana, seventy-one years
ago today.
Hohammed V, the present sultan
of Turkey and ally of the German
emperor. born seventy-two years ago
today.
Charles Dick, former United States
senator from Ohio, born at Akron, O.,
fifty eight years ago today.
Charles ]. Vopicka, the American
minister to Roumania, Serbia and Bull
garia, born in Bohemia fifty-nine
years ago today.
D. ]. Trail, travelling passenger
agent of the Union Pacific railroad at
Cincinnati, o., was born at Spencer,
Mass, forty-two years ago today Mr.
Trail was raised Sand educated in
Omaha and moved east about nine
years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

While most congressman silently needed the
promptings of interested opponents Of postal saw
ings banks, John L, Kennedy championed the
measure in congress and bazed the way to its
eventual success AS senator his support Of
beneficial public measures is guaranteed by his
record
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
Timely Jottings and Reminders.


The Republic of Panama celebrates
its thirteenth anniversary today.
Today is the centennial anniversary
of the birth of General Jubal A. Early.
soldier of the Florida and Mexican
wars, and one of the most picturesque
commanders of the confederate states
army.
Leaving Albany this morning Can
didate Hughes is scheduled to speak
in several leading cities of the Hud-
son valley, arriving at New York City
tonight.
The annual convention of the Lou
isiana Good Roads association will
meet at Shreveport today and con-
tinue in session over tomorrow.
The American Road Builders asso-
citation, the oldest organization in the
country devoted to the Improvement
of roads and streets, is to hold its
annual meeting today in New York
City.
An Informal conference on the ma
tion-wide car shortage is to be con-
Quoted at Louisville today and tomor-
row by Interstate Commerce Com
missioner McChcrd.
Storyctte Of The Day.
Lincoln Springfield, London editor,
was talking to an American corre-
spondent.
~ know a regiment" he said,
where the subalterns are so young
that not one of them is able to raise
the mustache required by etiquette.
"a handful Of privates from this
regiment staggered back to quarters
late one night singing the popular
ditty. Another little drink won't do
US any harm
"As they passed the, officers billet
the guard ON duty growled at them:
Shut up. you noisy fools, or you'll
wake the war babies' "-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
No one.Man Government.

Omaha, Nov. ITO the Editor of
The Bee: In view Of the fact that
the main stumbling block In the way
of voting for Hughes comes from those
who are afraid the influence of Theo-
dore Roosevelt will be so strong with
the new administration that there Will
be serious danger of war, 1t seems to
me that the point has not been brought
out with sufficient emphasis that the
danger of war comes from man who
will send an ultimatum without con-
sulting the peoples representatives in
congress. AS congress has the sole
right to declare war it should he con-
suited as to whether or not an ulti-
matum should be sent, because an
ultimatum is equivalent to a declara-
ton of war.
1t is high time that some candidate
should go before the people with the
promise that he would not usurp the
legislative business of congress. The
responsibility Of war or peace is too
great to center in the authority Of
any one man. 1t seems to me that
Mr.. Hughes would gain hundreds of
thousands of votes If he would come
out squarely even at this late day and
state that he will not issue ultima
tums to any foreign country without
the approval of the peoples repre-
sentatives in congress. He could in
this one statement nullifv Wilson'S
strongest claim that che kept us out
Of war" and. what is of more impor-
lance. it would protect us against a
one-man action in the future. We
know that If the ultimatum to Eng
land on the submarine matter had
been voted on in congress an over
whelming majority would have voted
that the issue was not one upon which
the American na.lon would embark in
war. 1t was betrayal Of the peo-
pies wishes and usurpation Of the
power of declaring war when the
president sent that ultimatum.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Serbia pushed the Bulgarians back
from Nish
NJ. Zaimis defeated in the Greek
chamber by Venizelists.
Germans captured capital OF uzice
province in Serbia, but Serbian army
escaped.
Russia threatened Persia with in
vasion If that country Joined Ger
many and Turkey.
British cavalry advanced into Ser
bia and new allied forces were rushed
north from Saloniki
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

After repeatedly slapping them in the face,
President Wilson is still trying to piacate the
Americans, the latest card being pro-
posed collection under official sanction, for the
relief Of German war victims, to be distributed
through the American ambassador at Berlin. But
unless we are badly mistaken. our voters Of Ger
man ancestry are too intelligent to fail to see
through this gauzy game. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Wild with tantrums OF impending democratic
defeat the Lincoln Star projects fantastic pic
ture Of "Our Earl OF Lauderdaie. We could
easily match II with the ancestral story OF "Our
Ueber-Herzog Won Hitchcock but we would
have 10 dig up too many dark-closet Skeletons
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

II want to apologize, Blakely, for my
rudeness last evening. / assure you didn't
intend it."
well, for the love of Mike, mean It next
time l hate to see mans actions and his
intentions harmonic so poorly.'-Judge.
Sentimental Daughter-He was overcome
with emotion. pa. Every feature in his face
was working when he asked me to marry
him.
Practical Pa-That's all right, but want
to see his hands do some of the working
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

British casualties for the four months Of the
Sommc offensive total 4l4.202 men. Add to these
Hike number Of French and German losses in
tie same region and the reader vsuazes the
Magnitude Of the slaughter on an area barely
100 miles SQUARE
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
Charles Evans Hughes Says:

"We want fair wages, reasonable hours,
safe conditions of work, opportunities for edu-
cation and recreation We want sentiment
of fellow workmanship in this country, senti-
ment of cooperation. Let us get rid of class
antagonisms by the spirit of justice. There is
no hope for America If class is divided against
class"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

The deception by which the senator procured
President Wilson's punch-less Endorsement is Of
TIL same sort he Is handing the voters in trying
tdspersuade them that he was helping the presi-
dent all the time he was fighting him.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

While other citizens are having the
bottom knocked out of their booms
Council Bluffs is having boom
knocked out of its bottoms. Bottom
land has already made a jump, and
if half the improvements contemplate
ed are ever actually made, bottom
property will more than double in
price,
Mrs. Higginson does not find art in
compatible with butter bowl. She is
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

The republicans have two good candidates in
Charles E. Foster and Harvey w. Reed for the
responsible position Of police judge for Omaha.
Remember that there are two Of them to be
elected, and that you can vote for both.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

The best preservative of peace for the United
States will be notice to other nations that Charles
Evans Hughes has been elected president
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Steel trust earnings for the third quarter Of
the year establish a, new high record Of $ss,sl7,-
900 gross and s7s,2o2O00 net From which il
may be inferred that the trust is not worrying
about the high cost Of living.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

And don't forget H. Fl. Claiborne for justice
Of the peace. He now holds one Of the six
justiceships which have been by law merged
into one which makes it all the more important
I'd keep a tried and trustworthy man on the job.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Natures artistic handiwork in Indian summer
days quickly becomes choking smear under
mans wasteful smudge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
Open Letter to Hitchcock From d
Democrat,

DcIuOcThL.
Omaha, Nov. 2.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Senator Hitchcock, it has
been published from time to time,
without your denial, that President
Wilson made you the bearer of a mes
sage to the people of Nebraska, and
that you, animated by most ignoble
of motives, deliberately suppressed
that message. President Wilson, actu-
ated by the noblest of motives for his
ex-secretary of state and Nebraska's
most distinguished citizen, personally
requested you to tell the people of
Nebraska that he earnestly desired
that Mr.. Bryan be sent as a delegate
to the democratic national convention.
l am going to presume that the presi-
dent did deliver such a message to
you and that you betrayed the conf
dence Of the president, as we'll as the
people of Nebraska. Can you, sir, in
the presence of such pronounced,
arrogant and bold duplicity continue
to ask that the people of Nebraska
place confidence In you in SO exalted
a position as United States senator?
Here we behold in illuminating con-
trast two of the worlds most domi-
mating personalities seeking to inf1u-
ence the nations affairs by great moral
welfare and happiness of its people
deliberately betrayed by political
Judas-now seeking reelection. Sena-
tor Hitchcock, as a lifelong democrat,
devoted to the ideals and teachings
of national democracy, cannot con-
sistently support you and at the same
time preserve my self-respect and ad-
miration and devotion to my country.
Because l firmly believe this incident
aptly and most forcibly typifies your
entire senatorial opposition to the
president. And that today you stand
as the exponent Of the unholy and
un-American designs Of men in deter
mined opposition to the great masses
OF the American people. l note with
pleasing concern the growing opposi-
ton to you, which only means the ulti-
mate triumph Of Americanism over
demagogism.
ED JOHNSTON,
Former Mayor of South Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Its the tenth time this time: Are you wet
or dry Senator Hitchcock? Why are you
lodging the question:"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

A mighty escort Of railroad men for Charles
FL Hughes at Terre Haute demonstrates that
Tie intelligent labor vote Of this country cannot
Be exchanged for political gold brick.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

inNew York City Tor the next few days. If the
silent voter remains silent amid the tumuit Of
coptending hosts. an examination FOR tetanus will
Be in order.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

The democratic secretary Of war from Ohio
sttnds up for his home state as against Nebraska,
while our democratic senator from Omaha won't
even stand up for his home town.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Diplomacy, be assured will provide an artistic
winding sheet for the Marina disaster. AS a
siIencer Of disagreeabie happenings diplomacy
radiates noiseiess joy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

When democratic bedfellows fall out the in
quisitive voter gets package OF peppery infor
nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
TODAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.

Thought Nugget for the Day.
In vain we call old notions fudge,
And bend our conscience to our
dealing;
The Ten Commandments will not
bulge,
And stealing will continue stealing.
james Russell Lowell.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

And what's the use, especially when it ism
necessary
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Four days to election day Do your hustlns
now.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
This Day in History.


17s4-William Cullen Bryant, the
poet, born at Cummington. Mass;
died in New York City June ~, 1878.
1804--Northern Illinois and south
ern Wisconsin were purchased from
the Indians by treaty concluded at
St, Louis between Governor Villa,
Henry Harrison and the Sacs and
Foxes.
1S66-General Ortega was arrested
by United States troops as he was
about to cross the Rio Grande to head
revolutionary movement in Mexico.
1S67-Garibaldians defeated by Pa
pal and French troops at Montana.
1S70-Belfort. a strongly fortified
town in Alsace, was invested by the
Germans.
1S77-Dennis Kearney, the sand
lot orator." arrested in San Francisco
and imprisoned for making incend-
larry speeches and threats.
1S94-Prince Kung acknowledged
the defeat of China in the war with
Japan, and requested foreign inter-
vention.
1sO3-The Republic of Panama was
proclaimed.
19O9-Commander Peary's polar
records were approved by the Ma
tional Geographic society.
1S12-Turkey appealed to the pow
ers to intervene in the war with the
Balkan allies.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

decorating one with stormy marine
scene and tossing ship, to be mount
ed in plush.
Miss Minnie B. Carter has returned
to Omaha to spend the winter with
her sister and brother-in-law, DR.. and
Mrs. Merriam, on Eighteenth street
Mrs. General Henderson enter
tained the Ladies' Afternoon club at
the Willard In elegant style. The wo-
men in attendance were Mesdames j.
N. H. Patrick, j. NJ. Watson. Dor
rance, Lacy, Joseph Barker, Hanscom,
Pritchett Dandy. Wakeley, Gown,
L. NJ. Bennett, Herman Kountze and
J. j. Brown.
A party was given at the residence
of Alexander Benham in honor of
Mrs. Benhams birthday. A distin-
guished guest present was a relative
of Mrs. Benham, Sir Charles Eaton,
member of Parliament for Bath. Eng
land.
Miss Nellie Gunnell. well known
here, was married to Mr.. Joseph Chill
derg. Rev. A. r. Sheriff. tied the knot
in the presence Nof large number OF
guests.
At women's musicale held in the
tabernacle Mrs. Squires, Mrs Esta-
brook, Mr. wilkins and Mr.. Estabrook
did good solo, duet and quartet work.
Miss Her entertained a few friends
and fine music was feature Of the
evening, Mr.. Buffers playing being
especially admired.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
drsss will be changed as often as required.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-03
LINES TO A LAUGH.

ED JOHNSION
Former Mayor of South Omaha