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The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21

SAN-TOX VIOLET TALCUM should Ba on Your Dressing Table - Smooth as Satin, Fragrant as Vio
 le-s Get it at Keller Bros.,
 the san-Tox Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21
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Little four-year-Old Henrietta stood watching the cook draw or clean a chicken.
 And as one thing after another was drawn out and laid on the table Henri etta looked up in the cooks face and said, "Did you find what you were looking for, Nora Y'-Harpers Maga- zine.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21
FOR SALE

An opportunity for a good busi- ness and double your money quick. am instructed to sell the property described as lot 1, and E F of lot 5, block 9, Fif.h Avenue with all of the buildings, machinery, copper, vats, sanitary syphons and thousands of bottles new and used, worth $2OOO, for $75O, cash.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21

OFFICIAL CITY PAPER
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21

|. 0 KELLER PublIsbeE
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21

It Is a pleasure appropriate to man for him to save a fellow man. and grat itude is acquired in no better way Ovid
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-21
Rroof Ina. Re Know, somethIna.

FrooT nAt nc NnOWI ooHiULHIHB' "It always makes me laugh"
 What doesT'
 ''To see the man who thinks be knows everything run for the plumber the minute that anything goes wrong with his water pipes,"-Detrolt Free Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
Restoring Poland to the Map.

The proclamation Of the Teutonic allies an
nouncing the restoration Of the kingdom Of Po-
land to Its place among the geographical and po-
liticai divisions Of the world, Is one Of the inter-
estins features Of the war While it sounds roni-
cal at this time, it may be prophetic of some
phase Of the adjustment hoped for and not with
out the range Of possibilities Contamination
rests on the outcome Of the struggle If the
Germans are sufficiently victorious to dictate
terms, the purpose Of the present proclamation
may be made effective Otherwise, it may take
considerable persuasion to gain Russia's consent
to giving over such slice of its empire Curl
ously enough no mention is made in the procla-
nation Of any intent on part of Germany or Aus
tria to relinquish control Of any portion of Po-
land awarded to either under the terms Of the
third divisionsof Poland. Emperor Francis Jo-
seph has announced that in carrying out the pro-
visions Of the proclamation Galicia will be granted
such degree of autonomy as may be consistent
with the interest Of the Austrian empire, but not
further The shrek Freedom uttered when Kos
cusko fell will hardly be stilled by the design
lust announced from Berlin and Vienna.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
WI Ting Fang Back in Power

Perhaps the most important bit of news from
Peking in months is the announcement that WI
Ting Fang has accepted the place OF foreign
minister for China. The return of this man Of
vigorous influence and liberal tendencies to
power can only mean good for his country His
liberal attitude had brought him into disfavor
with Yuan Shi Kai. and he has been in retire
ment more or less obscure since the ascendancy
OF the late presidency. That his seclusion has
not been solitary or inactive is shown in the final
overthrow of Yuan, although the Sun Vat Sen
party, with which DR.. WI has been closely
identified, has not entirely established its control
Of the empires destiny. WI Ting Fang's pres,
ence in the cabinet ought to have the effect Of
requesting the Japanese aggression. He is de-
voted to the ideals Of democracy and has been
consistent friend Of the United States where
he has twice represented his government as am
bsssador. The chaotic affairs Of China ought
to soon partake Of = more orderly character
because Of the presence Of WI Ting Fang in
place Of power and responsibility
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
Need Of Short Ballot Again Demonstrated.

The experience which every voter here has
just had in wrestling with the unwieldy ballot
used in the present election must emphasize anew
the need Of the short ballot. II further emphasis
were called for, the fact stands out that here in
Omaha to register the voters wish independently
on every measure submitted and every Office to
be filed required seventy mine cross marks.
Voters had to manage four separate pieces of
paper, there being non-partisan judicial ballot.
school board ballot and water district ballot
in addition to the general election ballot Nor
should the change in the form OF the big ballot,
by arranging the names side by side in three
columns, instead OF one under the other, ribbon
fashion, deceive anyone as to the length Of the
ballot. Cut this ballot UP and paste all the pieces
together like shoe string and we again have
seven-foot ballot. What an inexcusable tax on
the time and intelligence OF the man who wishes
to do his full duty as citizen to say nothing of
the extra cost and burden upon the election ma
chinery and the election officers!
The short ballot movement does not present
a political proposition, in the sense Of being Of
advantage or disadvantage to one political party
over another, but it is movement to make gov
eminent by the people workable by the people
The need Of remedy for this condition ought
to have the immediate attention OF our law-mak-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
AROUND THE CITIES.

st. Joe is looming up as a hasty marriage
mart. The record of licenses issued in 1918
was passed in nine months Of this year.
1t is supposed that the patron saint of the
town lends a halo to matrimonial knots
whereabouts.
Minneapolis boosters are studying con-
vention hall plans, which will cost $4,000.
and getting tenders Of sites. Hustling for
the wherewith will begin soon after the po-
litical tumult subsidies
San Francisco and contiguous towns mani
fest increasing earnestness for big bridge
across the bay in place of the ferries. Plans
now under consideration contemplate bridge
five and a half miles long, carrying three
roadways and four railroads on sixteen
spans, two Of them high enough for any
ship to pass under. Estimated cost s22,-
900 900
Philadelphia school enrolment totals 227.-
900. an increase of 1000 over last year.
City commits sioners of Manhattan, Kan,
put into effect 2-cent rate for electricity
used In heating and cooking. The rate for
lighting remains at cents, and for motors
at cents. Manhattanites figure that the
cut rate meets the local natural gas rate
of 81 cents thousand cubic feet,
San Francisco authorities are having an
other bout with jitneys. Some time ago,
acting under pressure the supervisors
passed an ordinance excluding them from
Market street, below Van Ness avenue. Now
the jitheers have sprung an initiative Pc
tition. which operates to suspend the regu-
lation until an election is called.
The city of Buffalo employees system Of
deflectors to protect citizens ears from the
sounds of foghorns which are frequently
blown from. shore over Lake Erie. The de-
Electors are erected behind the horns and
serve their purpose admirably.
Cedar Rapids is the premier city of Iowa
for general cooperation. Out of a popula-
ton of $4,000. 1,492 of the liveleist residents
belong to the Commercial club, and their
teamwork is the envy of rival burgs. When
the club goes after proposition within
reaching distance. it is as good as landed.
And Cedar Rapids is dandy town to boost
for. too.
Sioux City has the official word Of the
food and dairy commission for the assertion
that a general cleanup of food and fluid
foundries would materially enhance public
health. The inspector reports unsanitary
conditions in various diaries, butcher shops,
grocery stores and restaurants. Food and
dairy inspection is new move in Sioux City,
and the official feels his way by pointing
out conditions that must be remedied. Ener-
getc prosecution will result if bad condi-
tons persist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
Death Of Ex. Congressman Barton.

The unexpected death Of former Congressman
Sas R. Barton probably throws the election Of
congressman in the Fifth Nebraska district to
his democratic opponent up for reelection, for
it is TO be presumed the news Of his demise, even
while the balloting was going on, spread by word
OF mouth sufficiently to change the result Of the
vote which would, otherwise, surely have been
in his favor.
Mr.. Barton served two terms as state auditor
and one term as congressman with creditable
official record and the accumulation Of many
friends. 1t was thought that he had still prom
Using future ahead Of him and this early ending
OF his career, plainly caused by the exposure
and strain Of campaigning, is greatly to be
regretted .-..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Mere man is prone to take It for granted, in
his philosophy OF marriage, that to be single is
% be infelicitous. The womanly woman has no
ioubt that il she met the right man there Is no
setter task than to be his home to him. But il
ate has not brought her the other person, her
Sfc Is still to live, and there may be
The love she longs to give to one
Made great enough to hold the world"
Doctor Arthur Holmes OF State college tells
bur Pennsylvania teachers that $4,000 unmarried
women of their profession in the United States
IRE mainly cheerful and contented, and that the
percentage of those who are happy is at least
Is high as 1t is in the case OF those who are set
n families. To stand in loco PARENTS to school
Dom is not TO realize completely the maternal
instinct and its satisfaction; but the teaching
areer II it has its frequent discouragements,
md its often oyerpowering WEAKNESS. has like
Use It's own peculiar corporations. and all Of
be little scholars not Indifferent or migrate
81. II they do not in the active hour rise up
o bless the instructor and the instruction, there
omes repeatedly in after years strong sense
IF gratitude TO those who in childhood wrought
nth exemplary patience for their good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
THE WIND AND THE SEA,
Bayard Taylor.

Bayard Taylor.
The sea is iovial comrade
He laughs wherever he goes;
His merriment shines in the dimpling lines
That wrinkle his hale repose:
He lays himself down at the feet of the s,n.
And shakes all over with glee
And the broad backed pillows fall faint on
the shore,
In the mirth of the mighty sea.
But the wind is sad and restless
And cursed with an inward pain:
You may bark you WILL by valley or hill,
But you hear him still complain
He walls on the barren mountains
And shreks on the wintry sea;
He sobs In the cedar and means In the pine,
And shoulders all over the aspen tree.
Welcome are both their voices
And know not which is best
The laughter that slips from the oceans
lips
Or the comfortless winds unrest
There's pans in all rejoicing
A Joy In the heart of pain,
And the wind that saddens, the sea that
glsddens
Are singing the sef-same strain!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
DEAR Mr.. kADlBeE.
I'M A GAMBLER AND Hhe RE1Meo
AlEAp YEAR PROPOSAL CAV
NU TELL NE ANYTHING AB0Uf
The MARp,AeE GAME F?
49, yD7R
rs A HARD GAME 70 pLM-
DISCARD EVERYTHING BUT The
QUEEN

This is the smallest fifty pounds Of Ice
l ever saw, said the kitchen lady,
Permit me TO inform you, madam" said
the high-brow iceman that the apparent
smallness is due to the intense cold to which
we subject our ice in the process of manu-
facture. thereby producing the closest con-
traction. Boston Transcript.
"All fxed for my 'speech?" inquired Con-
gresham Wombat
Yep. You'll find the laughter and ap-
plause in the correct places.'
Better arrange for some fellows, too, to
ask a few questions. And I'll have the
answers ready. "-Louisville Courier journal
Il ordered some flowers sent to Miss Red
bud and I'll be hanged if the florist didn't
send them C. o. D."
'Phew! Did she pay for them"
She did, and now. deuce take 1t, I've got
to pay her.'-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
Dlt. z =. MEItItI AW
EDITORIAL SETTINGS,

Philadelphia Ledger: The public is about
ready to declare strike against strikers.
But who cares for the public nowadays?
Washington Post: The best illustration
of commercial reprisal on record is the re-
suit that follows when two Yankees en-
gineer horse trade.
Washington Post: English is said to be
growing in acceptance as the language of
diplomacy, despite the fact that 1t is SO
convenient in saying what you think.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: IA prominent veg
etarian says that persistence in an unvarying
banana diet will enable man to live $50
years. Well. we are quite ready to believe
this after somebody proves it.
Detroit Fress Press: Fifty-seven varieties
OF plans for settling the railroad dispute
have been offered in Washington. They
differ in every respect except that they all
include provision that the consumer must
pay the freight.
Louisville Courier-J Journal: Never tele-
phone to your fance at his Office during bust
ness hours" advises an adviser of girls. "A
busy man has no time to talk to you over
the telephone" oh, why not let Geraldine
break him in early II she's going to marry
himi
New York World: The forty-seven aerial
engagements on the Somme front in one
day indicate the remarkable development In
the military use Of the aeroplane. That is
war-fying to some purpose and with mill
tary advantage won through the display Of
true courage.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: Because, unlike our
stone age ancestors, we no longer chew up
our enemies as well as our raw meat food.
we are losing our teeth, says the doctor to
the teachers, and then he urges that boys
be taught to box. Does he mean that biting
in the clinchcs should not be barred?
New York World BILLY" Sundays delay
in tackling the hosts Of darkness in New
York cannot possibly be ascribed to lack of
courage for the task. The inference is
therefore inevitable that as this would be
the browning conquest Of his evangelical
crusade, he is leaving it for the last. After
Armageddon. what other fight would there
be left to win?
Springfield Republican: The American
people have acquired much respect for
General Cocktails, who has left the Panama
canal for New York, saying that he will not
return in an official capacity. His departure
was unknown to the canal employees. Such a
the country. The efficient man who does his
work without fuss and feathers and personal
exploitation commands the favor of thought
leavetaking was characteristic of the man,
and will make pleasant impression upon
full persons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
BITS OF CHEER.

Don't you know you will be punished
for fishing on Sunday" asked the shocked
minister of the little boy on the river bank
Not on your life" replied the young
angler. Dads fishing himself little way
down the stream. Richmond Times Dis
patch.
Mrs, Hokus-Your husband is a quiet
dresser, isn't he?
Mrs. Pokus-Humph! You ought to hear
him sometimes when he can't find his collar
buttOns-Judge.
He travels in the most exclusive circles"
He doesn't look like society man"
Hes a polar explorer; there's nothing
common about the Antarctic crcle."-Buf-
falo Express
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

+. The Public Utilities commission of Kansas,
unable to head off the deal. feels constrained to
remark that the reorganization scheme of the
Frisco railroad system is too crooked to back
into an ordinary roundhouse. A careful analysis
OF the scheme eonvinces that commission that
the reorsanizerstrim the shareholders for $685.
3's, which is characterized as pure loot The novel
punching of treyspots in the deal emphasize the
fact that the Frisco system lives up to its repu-
tation t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Four of the men involved in the assassination
OF the Austrian heir apparent in June, 1914, have
passed away, three by the execution route, one
naturally, The conspirators unwittinsly lit the
fuses Of the powder houses Of Europe and
drenehed quarter Of the world with innocent
blood. Millions of lives have been sacrificed and
millions mutilated for life as result Of the Sare-
jevo tragedy, Royalty is mighty expensive
institution and those who like il are paying the
price with compound interest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Political reforms instituted in the stres, Of
var are open to suspicion. The grant Of re-
stricted independence to Poland does not look
good to Isnaee Paderewski 1T will only add
to the suferinss Of my people," he says. Pader.
ewski knows Poland and ito conquerors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Official reports place the total Of foreign loans
IN this country at $l,03i 100000. An equal
amount of American securities held abroad has
been absorbed at home in two years. Both trans.
actions scarcely denied the nations pile OF re-
sources or palied the nations appetite for good
things
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Barely $500 Americans out of 100000 remain
in Mexico. In less than four years they aed the
country, in most cases stripped Of their property
and Inundated by insult and Entertainment. The
protection to which they were entitled as peace
full citizens was denied them, Can any full
blooded American weigh this simple truth and not
repudiate the authors OF cowardice and irfamy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

No matter how readers may regard the ar
guments, admirers Of aderafty can scarcely resist
lifting their hats to purveyors Of political adver-
tlsins. The seasons output sets high standard
Of topographic art. literary vigor and volume
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

1t should not be overlooked in the tumut of
the times that the great American dollar is win
ming increased respect. Flippant scofers OF peace
times are hushed by its importance as war as
set and eagerly reach for all they can get. In
contrast with the dollars ehestiness across the
sea is its humility as purchasing power at home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Stocks Of wheat in Omaha elevators exceed
b two and half times the quantity in store at
this time last year. High prices account for
much Of the excess marketed The showing eifec-
lively disposes Of fears Of . shortage in this
section.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
One Year Ago In the War.

One Year Ago In The War.
Russians continued their vigorous
attacks on the German lines in the
Riga Dvinsk region.
On the extreme west of the Balkan
front the Montenegrins claimed to be
holding the Austrans In check.
The intention of Roumania to re-
main neutral at least for the present,
was emphasized In dispatches from
Bucharest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Watch for reflex Of the campaign expendi-
tures in the report Of comparative postofice
receipts at the end Of the month. remembering,
too, that we had no general election in Novem-
Der OF last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Berlin announces the restoration Of Poland to
national rights As a measure Of safety first the
Polacks no doubt will leap to the trenches and
hold back the Russian road roller.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
TODAY
Nugget for the Day.

Our country, In her intercourse with
foreign nations may she always be in
the right; but our country, right or
wrong.-Stephen Decatur.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

While weather sharps grounded on the fed.
eral payroll fout the old reliable signs Of winter
few will deny the scientific certainty Of hard
winter which Wednesdays figures will convey to
the left.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

The ]. W. w. organization shows woeful lack
Of preparedness In failing to provide an efficient
undertaking department
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Now, for business. The country is saved once
more With the proud consciousness Of duty
done, the sovereign citizen turns from politics to
the push for No. /. #s' fr&s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Owing to the activity Of rival artillerists fu-
ture visitors to the Dolomite Alps are assured
an abundant supply of cracked shells handpicked
for souvenirs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

!. The hot air storm has blown itself out. Truth
may come out Of Its cyclone cellar and feel rea
sonably secure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

1t is serious question, just the same,
whether the European war can come back for as
much front page space as it enjoyed previous
to the presidential campaign
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

II II 10 real close anywhere on the state
ticket, il will take several days to make sure
which way the weight Of the votes pulls down
the balance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

And to think that, with that Wall street en-
dorsement in his pocket our senator had the
brass to charge that his opponent was the Wall
street candidate -d
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Now. all tosether-republeans democrats
progressives vets and drys-pull for Omaha!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

At least one-half the political prophets are sure
Of vindication.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Another war horror" threatens neutral
Gotham. Hairpins are soaring with other neces-
saries and scarce at that. Couture artists fear
famine which will force return to the grille
braids knotted at the back.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

AZ usual, few back precincts are yet to be
heard from.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Hindsight Is always much better than fore
sight IN politics - elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

After the deluge Of words, plain figures look
good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

md pilot wishing TO descend Should Know
by Encouragement which of these flares are
doubled So O. And different one in each
brigade. The various aerodromes and landing
stations in brigade are distinguished by the
color OF the Very lights fired from spot ada
cent to the double fare. Owing to military ext
gency it is impossible to state more plainly the
code on which this is based"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08
Flying By Night


The present war has doubtless set the art OF
aviation many years in advance of where IT would
have stood in an era of peace. Incidentally, IT
has been responsible for the premature death OF
scores of promising avators, but those who are
left can ly better and better One OF the young
est branches of the art, itself in the course of
rapid development, is the operation Of aeroplan,es
by night At the outset OF an article on Night
Flying" contributed by Henry Woodhouse to
Flying" this author tells US that while as early
as 1910 various aviators flew in moonlight and
while hundreds OF them have been flying at night
in the war zone or for exhibition purposes these
are not really navigating the air at night with
knowledge and certainty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

Storyctte OF the Day.
At the end of a South Carolina col
ored meeting 1t was decided to take
up a collection for charity. The
chairman passed the hat himself. He
dropped a dime in II for nest egg.
Well, every right hand there entered
that hat, and yet, at the end, when
the chairman turned the hat over
and shook 1t not as much as his own
contribution dropped out.
"Fo' de lan's sakei" he cried. Abs
chen los de dime All stahted wiv!"
All the rows of faces looked puzzled.
Who was the lucky man? Finally the
venerable Calhoun White summed
up the situation. 7
"Breddern." he said solemnly, ris-
ing from his seat, "dar pears ter be a
great moral lesson roun' heah some
whar. Case and Comment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-08

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