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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
People and Events

Only one 18th Friday in 1915. The one hOodoo day
is Friday October Is. but the hoodOo viii not apply
to leap year proposals made on that day
A pair OF homemade baby shoes which have been
used by 900 babies in stretch i0 years have been
presented 20 the Kentucky Historical society at
Frankfort by Colonel c. e. 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 a regular
course OF study in fire prevention The novel offer
has been accepted.
Opposition 10 alien industry Is mighty close TO ths
roting point In section OF Minneapolis A China
man scrapes two-string fiddle regularly between
midnight and a. m and has the music lovers within
earshot 50 worked that neighborhOod neutrality is
menaced.
Henry Gallant st. Louis pluto dropped $4,000 TO
faro sharp. and yelled Justify that the sharper
and victim were caught in New York before refund
could be effected Gallant is under $4,000 bail bond
TO appear and prosecute. which makes him all
over.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Won Papen,s Private Correspondence.

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 serviceabe to the Allies
only as 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
ticuiariy 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

Omaha IL to have a Battle Of Gettysburs pano-
company for that purpose with 10000 capital
being IN process with these incorporatorsi D. H.
Wheeler. T. PierDont u. r. Hamon. A. Montmereney
W. }. Templeton, H. W. Sickle. c. Varney Harry
Oiney James Casey A. L. strang. NJ H. Goble j.
T. Markell. o, Q. Howard. o. c. Campbell Hugh g.
Clark and William Mcguire
Acting Assistant Surgeon A. w. Barber at the
army headquarters. has been ordered 10 report at
Fort d. A. Russell
concert was given at the opera house by the
Milan Italian Opera company. The second part or
the program consisted OF an act from Faust IN which
fhe roles were taken BY Miles Roem /. Morse
Pardee. sisnor Tasien and signor Bologna
The local assembly Of knight Of Labor published
resolutions adopted Ia memory OF omahs's late
mayor. r. +. Murphy.
DR.. r. W. lee Il seeking the return Of a black
box containing rubber piping and a silver plated
air pump. lost the bridge Saunders street.
ArA g. Wakeley. Nineteenth ana California streets.
uants competent girl 70 COOK. wash and iron. Ge-
man preferred.
George Kay has sufficiently recovered from q
spfeined arm % return 70 his post OF business
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Let Bysone. he Bysone..

ST Louis Globe Democrat (rep), In short, the
coionels message reveals nothing OF political ma
ture. commits neither him the committee TO any
course 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 20 let bygones DO bygones and TO center his
energies upon issue raised by the circumstances
OF the present war, which be made party
question only in the extent OF It's 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 re-
publican party. remains for circumstances. or him
SELF to reveal IL IL significant, however. that the
date and place selected for the progressive
ton will make the selfextincton 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 us abolish the per-
nicious 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
sociation.
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 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
we'll in khaki.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: A coroners jury
has held a Chicago man for causing his
wifs's death by mental assault" or, in
other words, talking her to death. And
II 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 coldi"
New York World: The increase OF S1Oo,-
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 cessation of hos
tilities is a return to long skirts.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Twice Told Tales


Backward and forward he paced. his eyes wild
and rolling his face haggard. As the minutes passed
his agitation Increased.
win she never come? VIII she never com?
he walled wildly. Already It Is fifteen minutes past
the appointed time. and yet she Is not herer
He pressed his hands 10 his fevered brow and
waited He tried TO sit In vain. and stn waited He
sazed sadly through the window and went on
waiting
At last! Ali The sounds OF little footsteps on
the stairs lie turned to the door. eager. excited
Yes Il was she
you have come. theng" he gasped. dizzy with
delight as he grabbed his hat.
Yes, the stenographer had come back and It was
now his turn to go out TO lunch.-New York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
A Leap Year ProposnI.

Chicago Herald dnd): The progressive party
has just made leap year 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"
st least agree TO temporary or trial marriage
under conditions substantially expressed in the fol-
lowing extracts THE way to secure
for country the required leadership will
be by having. II possible, both the progress
sive and republican parties choose the same standard
bearer and the principles. We pledge ourselves
20 approach the consideration OF the issues involved
in such an effort without to revive partl-
san bitterness is. s.t
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

OMAHA. Jan. Ito the Editor of The
Bee: People who are interested in the
breathing spots of the city are hoping
that another and muchrneeded one may
be added to the number. by municipal
purchase OF the Caldwell and Hamilton
grounds.
"A park was one of the first objects
suggested for the ultimate destiny OF
these combined properties. Nothing could
be more desirable for that quarter OF
town. or a more ideal use for the
grounds themselves. which would lend
themselves TO 1t so perfectly and with
SO little comparative expense, their beau
tiful slopes already so well laid out and
cultivated for many years. For any
other purposes. such as the municipal
buildings that have been mentioned, so
much changing OF grade would be re-
quired. and such great cost to the city,
that Il should hardly be thought OF at
all. IL expense is any consideration.
Parks are health-spots as well as
beauty-spots, and in both senses they
are the agents of public welfare There
is no park anywhere in the vicinity of
the Caldwell property. Every large city
has its downtown or central park; this
city has only jefferson park, which is
but remote and shabby apology Cor
one, though 1t serves its peculiar pur-
pose well enough. II would be an TIM
mense pity to lose this splendid chance
OF giving the city another improv efnent
of the kind most beneficial to It's resi-
dents and most valuable to it's own ap-
pearance.
1t would be still moro a pity 10 sacri-
flee such a beauty-spot as this might 90
to the purposes of a police station OF
even an emergency hospital. Think OF
that fine air space for the region, handed
over TO the smoke prducers that already
poison our atmosphere almost beyond en-
durance! I'm passing, 1t might be said
that the municipal officers. welfare
boards and all others concerned. would
do the city more good by enforcing .ts
smoke ordinances than by any new pro
jects that they can invent) A library
has been mentioned In connection with
a police station and hospital. Startling
ideal Would the patrons of a library
women and children largely-be expected
to enjoy daily encounters with ambn-
lances and patrol wagons loaded with
their sad freight and all the incidentals
to the program of those two necessary
but grewsome establishments? To one
who loves to make use OF a library. the
idea is not tolerable. And It Is not 20
be supposed that Omaha people win
relish this novel ''civic center" proposi-
ton. II would seem that their VIEWS
should be asked before such a plan r.
soberly discussed.
II the city planning board has any in
fluence at all. now Is a good time 10
make use OF it. And IL they have thar
sense OF the fitness Of things" as re-
CARDS city development. which we ex-
pect in such board they will realize
that a park is the one and only true end
for the beautiful Caldwell property. ana
work accordingly. Caldwell park!" or
Hamilton parkl''-either one a splendid
name. and memorial to a great pioneer
family Of the city.
Any words from people who believe
In parks as a factor in city improve
ment may help in that direction, ana
such people are urged not to Withhold
them. CTvTs
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
cIInchinr Arrument.

northern attorney. after acquiring a large South
Carolina estate. formed the Eureka Debating so
cety TO encourge free speech among the negroes OF
the neighborhood. On his next trip south he was
confronted by proud winner OF the society's prize
asked the attorney.
de subject were. What is de mos benefit 70
mankind, sab, de de moon?" answered the
negro.
And which side did YOU upholdq"
DE moon sab. I jes argued dat de sun shines
by day. when doan need de light but de moon
it shines by night when dat light certainly am
needed. An dey couldn't dat sah'-Every.
bodys Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
chinntrInr the Countrr.

Springfield (Nfass) 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 to 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 eise7" II sounds rather like a change nj
heart in favor Of "Chnaficaton" Such a policy in.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
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SCOTIA. Neb. Ian. 15.--To the Editor
Of The Bee: I 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 England7 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.
Ny 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. l have never lived in any
country except this. But It gets my
goat 70 hear these fellows call German
sympathizers hyphenated Americans. Why
not call those sympathizing with allies
hyphenated Americans?
We hear much about Kaiserism and
German miIitarism. Why don't these fell
lows speak of Anglicism and British
nsvalism. Does not Great Britain today
rule the sea?
II Bittick and I were TO travel on our
highway, meet a man carrying United
States mail and rob him Of his mail sack.
what would be the result2 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 to 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.
T. ]. STOETZEL.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
a Prayer IN Time Of nattle.

One Of the oldest prayers ever made was that
OF an old Virginia soldier at Antetam. He was
lying flat the battlefield and to quote his own
words, the shot and shell were going over me so
thick that the whole armament above me was lead
color. felt just then that was six feet long and
pretty night four feet thick. and the chances
for me were 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 as thin as a shoe
string with the pointed END towards the enemy -"
Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Conditional Union.

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

The Wall street syndicate undertaking to
place the Frisco railroad system on its feet
naiyely informs the Missouri Railroad commits
sion that it win 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 usuTers?" asks Mr..
Bryan in his commoner. Well. why notH The
prosecuting machinery is all in the hands of a
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 a
valiant and yOeiferous democratic attorney gem
eral.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

The dawn Of q bright leap year for man lie
assured. Neckties wrought In the designs Of
rare porcelains OF bearing hand-painted replicas
OF the masters are coming out for spring and
summer wear. a4ording sufficient decorative
effect 70 render the tribe skeptical Of proposals
nnaceompanied by a checking account
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
what the Colonel wand.

New York World Cden): The colonel wants war
because President Wilson is trying maintain peace
and the coIOnes only chance OF getting the repupli-
can nomination lies in his opposition the president
II some mischance should plunge the country into
war before the national conventions held the
colonel would be for the peace any price, especially
II he failed in his ambition to go to the front
commanding general of the horse marines
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 fulfillment OF the promise unless he is con-
tinued on the Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

On one essential at least our inland con-
grsssmen are a unit river and harbor bill
carrying s4O.0oo.O0O has been whipped into
shape by the committee and appears certain OF
touching the treasury before the preparedness
program energies from the talking stage. First
come. first served
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Talk about miraclesl Here is Mr.. Bryan's
Commoner exploiting ex-senator Joe Bailey just
because ne 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

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

When state presents 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

COlOred 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. and 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 lilsley Old Joe Banks Is now Sc years
OF ase' WILLIAM SCOTT
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Getting Together


Kansas city Star CprogJ: The republicans have
invited the progressves come back through ithe
open door" The progressives have decided togo
back far enough to keep the door open. II the re-
publicans accept the progressive platform and
progressive candidate. the progressives will go
back through the open door II the republicans dodge.
is the Of the Bull Moose merely TO hold the
door open for other progressives to come out.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
Prsfsrs Convention 20 Pr,m.ry.

rreiers Convention 90 Primary.
LINCOLN. Jan. h-To the Editor Of
The Bee; want to say that | am heart
ny In accord with the views quoted IN
The Bee under Lincoln date line re-
saroing the aoolishment OF the present
primary.
am irrevoeably feminist the prl.
mary system. have always been ana al
ways viii be. for by It's use the most n
iterate and inscriptions can have equal
privileges with the most enlightened and
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 70 come out IN the open end his
qualifications were well known, but un-
der the primary system 4 appears 70 be
different and most any sort OF An in
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

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

Peace missionaries report peace sentiment
everywhere in their travels. Everybody wants
1t. The trouble is that those who need It 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

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

Congress would materially improve the ma
tionaI temper by reducing the output Of talk
and speeding up on work.
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

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

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

BILL see some parts OF the south are
still giving us trouble.
Jiil-How so2
Biil-why. / see that Baldwin county.
Ala, has shipped 102 cars Of cucumbers.-
Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17
SUNNY GEMS.

Are you sure the world lie happier
and better?"
Absolutely Look ct the people who
used to make themselves miserable on
bicycles and who are now riding In
motor cars.'--Washington star.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

willie" said the teacher Of the juven-
lie class. what Is the term &C. used
forg'
we know a lot more than we really
do" replied the bright youngster.-Chi-
cage News.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-17

Minister-I made seven hearts happy
today.
Pariahoner--How was that?
Minister-Married three couples.
Parishioner-That only makes six.
Minister Well. you don't think / did
II for nothing Argus.
my son." said the father impressively,
Suppose / 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 you?'-The Boy
Rnllder.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-08-22
CASES SETTLED
Owners Of Hog Pens In the Sixth Ward
Fined BOARD Of Health Wins
Fight oi Three Days.

The third days fight in the hog
question In the Sixth Ward was finally
settled yesterday afternoon as far as
the Police Court was concerned when
Police Judge Whitaker fined NJ. G.
Hutchinson 500 and costs and Mr.. Chris
Hunsicker $40 and costs for maintain
ing nuisance within the city limits
These cases have occupied the at
tention of the court for the past three
days and now that they have been set
tied they will serve as a test case II
any other similar ones should come
up.
In the case yesterday, Mr.. A. ID. Cole,
the attorney for the defense, contend
ed that under the agreement when the
town of Chester came in with the City
of Maysville they we're allowed to keep
their hogs within the city limits. He
also argued that according to the evil
dence no nuisance had been committed
in the keeping of the hogs.
City Attorney Calhoun argued that
the city did not want to take the right
of keeping hogs in the Sixth Ward
away from the people but that since
the Board of Health had declared them
a nuisance they would have to be re-
moved. He spoke rather lengthy up
on the statement of DR.. w. s. Yazell
who said that he had never seen a
sanitary hog pen.
At the close of the arguments of
the attorneys Judge Whitaker gave a
plain judgment on the case and fined
Mr.. Hutchinson 500 and costs and Mr..
Hunsicker $40 and costs. Mr. Hun
sicker got the small end of the fines