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Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
Siuplifed Spelling.

Omaha, Nov. 15.-To the Editor
of The Bee: was glad to see you
deal editorially with the problem OF
phonetic spelling in the wake of its
advocacy at the state teachers meet
ing.
It would be a fine thing if we could
keep our roots alive, like Greek,
Latin and German. But like the
French we have drifted into idioms
and colloquialisms and go to the die
tionary to hunt up the original or
derivation of our words The woro
owe once meant to own or just the
opposite and we go to the dictionary
to find why. Still there are compen-
sations. for idioms make a language
far more flexible and interesting, even
IL it lose in scientific exactness. AS
understand it, the words that we are
to use as a starter are tho, thru,
thruout, thoro, thorofare, thoroly.
catalog, decalog, pedagog, program,
prolog and to spell all words that
end with ed with only t. Thus we
have drest and kist. but how about
must from unused, or guest from
guessed. or the old word buss. mean
ing to kiss or smack Would a man
say he bust his wife?
But what is more important than
the etymology of words is, that we
should insist upon holding them to a
logical meaning; that is, the thought as
represented by the word or term should
help us make correct, logical propo-
sitions and judgments that we may set
up syllogisms for proof; and in this
way free ourselves from dreams and
delirium tremens-and this Is what Is
meant by consciousness. Since Thought
at once embodies itself in language
and this, that is known as conception
tand made up from perceptions) then
takes the form of a word or term and
a term then is the expression OF con-
ception, and here is where the scrap
between logicians begins.
The question is whether the name
of a thing is the thing itself, that kept
the Middle Ages busy at the time of
the scholastics, under what is known
as the metaphysical philosophy of
nominalism.
Realizing that thought is real, or.
better, that some kinds of thought are
real and that it is the only reality that
we have any knowledge of, so far as
our minds are concerned, should like
to try and tell where modern science
is today upon this awful bugab6o and
to say that it is not clear yet but
still in debate.
Here it is: We, say that a word or
term stands for conception as
symbol If you like. That would seem
to be SO If the conception stands for
an outward object, for then the word
stands for the conception and indi-
rectly the thing or object. But sup
pose the word answers only to an
abstract conception like a dream, is
1t real then? The abstract ideas of
Plato were that such ideas were as
real as things objective; that virtue
and piety andNjustice were as real as
an objective watermelon. To use the
expression of the recent prohibition
campaign, Think it over" and the
worse of 1t is that while we know
what is the truth in this matter
somehow, yet to this day no one has
explained it satisfactorily in words
and that is one of the reasons why it
is so easy to start a religious cult
nowadays, or medical, either, for that
matter.
GEORGE P. WILKINSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

that in the twentieth and last para
graph of the official argument by une
Dry, or church, Federation, as sent
out by the secretary of state, is TINS
sentence: Religion declares the liquor
traffic 10 be its greatest foe III tne
preachers had been as wise as ser
penis" as they are commanded to pc,
they would have omitted that consld-
Grafton from their argument; 1t Is
give-away.
Applying somewhat on Mr.. Shot
wells argument, ] think ! have no"
clearly shown that the Anti-Saloon
league, church federation aggregation
are traitors to our government.
CHARLES WOOSTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

The Baltimore American points with pride to
the Montana congresswoman as "a good repub-
can good suffragette, good cook good fellow,
good spell-binder-an all-round corker" Coming
from an elderly political warrior, the tribute ex-
presses the ardor and heartincss OF youth and in
sinuates Baltimore's readiness to give the Mon
tana bacheor-maid "a corking good time"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

At an entertainment Of the Wyman
Commercial College Ex Graduates
association. the following assisted in
the program: Prof f. r. French, G.
r. Zimmerman, Miss Nellie Rapp, ID.
d. Mcdonald and Ella Mcbride.
DR.. ]. A. Riggen Of What Cheer,
Ia. was in the city for the first time
since Sherman's march TO the sea, to
meet his old friend, o. e. Beswick.
Sam Jones. the evangelist, accom-
panied by the singers, Excel and Max
well, INDUCED in a little dissipation
in the style Of a buggy ride. Ex-Rev.
j. w. Harris, formerly of the First
Baptist church. held the ribbons very
tightly over the backs Of very
worldly looking team. As the ex-
Rev. Harris has graduated into real
estate man. 1t is not unlikely that he
may induce Jones to invest in corner
lots in Omaha.
Through his attorney, Park God
win, John II. Penman. the noted
jockey, has commenced suit in the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

One Year Ago Today IN the war.
Bulgarian offensive against Monas-
tir checked.
Vigorous bombardment of Ostend
by British warships.
Lord Kitchener had audience with
King Constantine at Athens.
German guardship reported sunk
by Russian destroyers near Lbau.
French guns destroyed German de-
lenses at points in Belgium and south
of Sonme.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

The same folks now charging the high prices
to redundancy of the gold supply onse upon
time insisted that, unless silver were made the
primary money metal, increasing scarcity OF gold
would soon work the utter ruination OF all trade
and industry. And they persuaded themselves,
too that they had their arguments backed with
ineonuovertible facts and figures
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

The country is officially reminded that the
national treasury holds $2,7O0000,0oo in gold.
Doubtless the precious pile wears we'll and holds
its color, though deprived of the personal touch
which nsures change Of air
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Conflicting statements Of railroad brother.
hood leaders reflect the confusion enveloping
the Adamson law When interested parties cam
not agree on the meaning, manifestly the proper
course is to secure judicial Interpretation.
That is what courts are for.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

The winter campaign is on in the European
trenches. That means that everything is ad-
justed to carry the war through till spring and
nothing but the wholly unexpected will Interfere
with executing the plans adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Shoemen predict SIS and $40 shoes in the near
future. The spirit Of the upft properly grips the
sole OF business.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Reports Of campaign expenses steadily pile up.
These are not strictly waste Of valuable paper.
They useful as an exhibit Of the high qualities
OF political forgeteries.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

To the ultimate consumer the night stickup is
an object Of fearless indifference. The day holdup
leaves little room for additional trimming.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Unless President Wilson is too proud to
initiate gratitude bids him write rival volume
on "The Winning OF the West"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Political hammers are working overtime in
California, Il is an uncommonly foggy day in
that section when the natives overlook chance
to send some noisy hot ar over the mountains.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Seats in the New York Stock exchange are
marked up to $4,000 Shearing lambs wool
comes high as luxurious indoor sport.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Kansas jackrabbits have jumped from 3 to
10 cents The institution of the political
somersault set all Kansas products on the jump.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

For a bunch who have cleaned the platter,
those victorious democrats seem still to be about
as testy and irritable as il they had lost al their
bets.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
Frank L. Halter, president of the
Lininger Implement company, was
born November 20, 1861, at Daven-
port, Ia He is a member of the
Board of Regents for the state uni
versity.
C. c. Troxell, manager of the Ne
braska Moline Pillow company, is
celebrating his fifty-seventh birthday.
He was born at Hagerstown, Md, and
has been in his present position since
1898.
warren S. Blackwell is SO years old
today. He was born in Durant, Ia.
and devotes his time to the real estate
own property.
D. B. Marshall of the Western Iron
and Wire Works is 80 years old. He
was born in Boston.
James Allan is As years old today.
He is in the ice machine manufacture
ing business and he first saw the light
of day in Dysart, Scotland.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, former premier
of Canada and now leader of the
liberal opposition, born at st. Lin,
Quebec, seventy-five years ago to-
day.
Dowager Queen Margherita. mother
of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy,
born sixty-flve years ago today.
Archduke Franz Josef Otto, heir
presumptive to the Austrian throne.
born at Richenau, four years ago to-
day.
Kenesaw NJ. lands, judge of the
United States district court for the
northern district Of Illinois, born at
Millville, O., fifty years ago today.
Cranston Brenton, president Of the
national board of moving picture GEN.
sors, born at Jamaica, N. Y, forty
two years ago today.
Selma Lagerlof, the most famous
of Swedish women writer's, born in the
province Of Vermland, fifty-eight
years ago today
James NJ. Curley, former congress-
man and present mayor of Boston.
born in Boston, forty-two years ago
today.
Rt. Rev. Patrick Hayes, auxiliary
bishop Of the Catholic diocese of New
York, born in New York City, forty
nine years ago today.
George Stovall, first baseman of the
Toledo American association base ball
team, born at Leeds, Mo-, thiriy-siX
years ago today.
Timely Jottings and Reminders.
The newly elected Mexican congress
is scheduled to meet at Queretero to-
day for organization.
William ], Bryan is scheduled to
speak in Chicago tonight at the open
ing OF a campaign for a dry Chicago
by 1918 and a dry nation by 1920"
The house committee on naval af-
fairs is to begin hearings in Washing
ton today on the new naval appro-
priation bill.
Sir Robert Borden, prime minister
of Canada, is to be the guest Of honor
and chief speaker at a dinner to be
given tonight by the Canadian club
of New York. ..
The so-called transcontinental rail-
! road rate case, involving rates on a
vast traffic in commodities between
the Pacific coast and the east, is to be
reopened today with hearing before
the Interstate Commerce commission
in Chicago,
Hearings by the Newlands con-
gressional railroad investigation COM
mittee are to begin in Washington to-
day with representatives Of the rail-
roads, state commissions, commercial
farming and banking associations, en-
ployes, economists and publicists in
attendance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Nepotism run riot in public office is due for
knockout from the coming Nebraska legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
SMILING LINES.

Nov that congress- Is to have women
members, what do you suppose one will do
when she gets on the floor? '-
Order new rug for 1t and have 1t all
stained over fresh"-Baltmore American
They sat looking at her engag cement ring.
Did your friends admire it?" he tenderiy
inquired.
They did more than that" she replied.
Three Of them recognized it."-New York
Times.
Son" said the old man, IT think you'd
better change the windows"
Huh"
Dress 'em differently"
"Aw. what's the use?"
Time to show winter stock" declared
the old man firmly. THE windows are full
of dead flies. Fine samples, but flies are out
Of season in November, "-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Marseilles is bidding for American bottles by
the ton. Business foresight suggests extending
the French city an invitation to attend Nebraska's
May day auction.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

The high cost Of campaigning is also disclosed
BY the expense fund statements.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
TO-DAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.

Perpetual pushing and assurance
put difficulty out of countenance
and make seeming difficulty give
way.-Jeremy Collier.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
Hughes Fought a Good Fight.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Nov. 1S.-To
the Editor of The Bee: want to en-
dorse every word in this mornings
Bee, "He Fought Good Fight" Yes.
Charles e. Hughes certainly did fight
a good fight. The Bee admits mis-
takes had been made and always will
be made. This is but human, but, con-
sidering the great popularity Of Pres
ident Wilson land may his second ad-
ministration bring better results than
his first did,. 1t is open to argument, as
The Bee puts it, If any aspirant could
have done as well as Mr.. Hughes.
while the writer is in love with T.
r. I don't believe he could have been
elected. Nor do l believe Governor
johnson could have done any better
as a running mate than Fairbanks. We
might have gained California and lost
Indiana. There were too many voters
that really did not know the great and
good qualities Of Charles E. Hughes,
one of the greatest, brainiest men" in
America today ! also believe had
Mr.. Hughes stayed at home during
his campaign Qike Mckinley he
would have pulled through. l hope
the time will come in the United States
when a presidential candidate will
not have to stump the country.
]. G. BLESSING.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
This Day in History.

lulS Dhy III H1lotOry.
1771-Forts Miffiin and Mercer, on
the Delaware below Philadelphia,
captured by the British
1837-Queen Victoria opened the
session of the first parliament of her
reign.
1s4S--opening of the Galena &
Chicago Union railroad.
1S66-First national convention Of
the Grand Army of the Republic met
at Indianapolis.
1S70--Paris was engirdled by the
Germans with a second line Of invest
ment.
1893-Several prominent young
French Canadians were arrested while
preparing to blow UP with dynamite
the Nelson monument in Montreal.
1S94--Anton Gregor Rubenstein,
famous Russian composer and pianist
died in st. Petersburg. Born 1880.
1S99-The German emperor and
empress and their sons arrived at
Windsor castle on visit to Queen
Victoria.
19O9-United States circuit court
decreed the dissolution Of the Stand
ard Oil company of New Jersey.
1911-Ramon Caceras, president Of
Santo Domingo, was assassinated by
two political indictments, who were
captured and shot.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20
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Richfield. Neb, Nov. 17.-To the
Editor OF The Bee: Yesterdays Bee
contains an account of railroad man
ayers having a meeting and discussing
the car shortage" trouble, laying
great stress upon the abuse shippers
give by the holding of cars too long,
From some personal experience l
think that If they would look into
their own bad management they
might relieve things some.
Three times within the last year l
have shipped hay to the Peters Alfal-
ia Milling company, Omaha, and in
each case 1t has taken from two weeks
to twenty-five days to get returns; the
milling company claiming that it I'M
loaded as soon as the car could be
gotten onto its track. and then re-
mitted at once. While believing the
company to be honest, yet it looked
very strange to me that when my car
went out of town along in the evening
and had less of a haul than fourteen
miles, they ought to get it within a
day or so, and l asked our agent to
trace the last car and find out when
it had been unloaded after l had
waited two weeks and he found that
the same day | asked for the informa-
ton the car had been run onto the
milling company's tracks and unload
ed and released Think of it, two
weeks for a car to be held by the
railroad company to make transpor-
tation of twelve tons of hay over less
than a distance of fourteen miles. We
could deliver it by team in less than
half the time. One neighbor told me
it took a month for one car he shipped
from the switch at Rumsy, which is
four miles nearer, but, of course, went
on the same freight as mine did.
Imagine receiver of freight holding
car that long, well, l guess he
would pay some demurrage. Now the
railroads talk Of raising the demur-
rage 1t is simply trick by which to
bleed the public little more.
w, D. STAMBAUGH.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

district court attaching the race horse
Jack Gamble" which has been for
several months past quartered at the
fair grounds.
C. J..Ryan of West Omaha has been
appointed notary public, and the
parchment upon which the authority
has been outlined has been rendered
doubtly impressive by the frame
which he has placed around the docu-
ment
Neil Mcleod, one of Himebaugh &
Taylor's clerks, was married to Miss
Mollie McKennis. They will make
their home at Twenty-fourth street
and st. Mary's avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. A.
dress will be changed a. often a. required.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-20

Public men in Minnesota are beginning to
realize the condition and its cause. They blame
the nonpartisan craze for the political indiffer-
ence and Stiffness Of the day. and from all parts
of the state is coming demand for repeal Of
the nonpartsan law, at least to the legislature.
Coupled with it is another demand fol restoring
political conventions to an extent that will bring
men of like faith together once more to DELHI
crate, to voice their ideas, and as leaders to light
the way for the rank and file of parties built on
real principles
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
METHODIST YOUNG
WOMEN & TO meet.
Social Hour Tc Follow Mis-
sionary Session in Church
Parlor.

The Young Woman's Missionary
Society of the First Methodist Episco-
pal church, will hold meeting tonight
at 7.3O O'Clock in the Ladies' parlors
in the church on Fourth street and
Fairmont avenue.
A short business session will be held
followed by program Of musical se-
lections and readings, after which, q
social hour will be enjoyed. @
The society was recently organized
by the superintendentiTof the Young
Peoples Missions in the Church, Mrs.
Hugh Wilson, who is returned mis-.
sionary from Bolivia, South America.
Miss Mary Jane Eaton of the Normal
school faculty, is president Of the or:
ganization, which has a large member
ship, composed Of the young women OF
the church. .,s., u. "
Several excellent musical. numbers
will feature the program this. evening,
among the special numbers being a
solo: "The Gypsy Boy by Rev. c. e.
Goodwin, pastor of the church, and a
duet by Misses Ethel and Mabel Tooth
man. 3.s
The young men friends Of the mem:
bers OF the society have been invited
to be present during the evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
four STATES
COALCOMPANY
SALED|]|EFE:.RRE.|DI \
Is Set Back one Week BY
Order of the Federal
Court.
.RNGKFFFl#I.ER WANTS 1T
Rockefeller WANTS IT.
Reported That New Com
pany Will Be Formed
to Handle It.

The sale Of the properties OF the
Four States Coal and Coke company
at 10 o'clock was postponed until Feb
ruary eigth by order OF the Federal
Court. 3
The Four States Coal and Coke
company owns property in West Vir-
ginia valued at between four and five
million dollars, and the present mas
ter's sale is in pursuance of an order
issued by the Federal Court as re-
suit of suit brought by the holders
of the first and second mortgages on
the company's West Virginia property.
The first mortgage is for $3,500 900
and was issued November 1, 1910;
while the second mortgage issued
April i, 1913, is for $1,000, 900.
United States Marshall G. E. Smith
was appointed special master in the
case by Judge Dayton, and Sthe sale
was set for February at 10 o'clock
from the front doors of the Marion
county court house. The postpone
ment OF the sale by the court until
the eigth of February, is to give the
prospective bidders ample time to ar.
range to finance the purchase OF the
properties.
a 1T is rumored that, the Rockefeller
interests will purchase the properties
probably. by the formation OF new
comnapy to hold the sock. The West
Virginia properties include the Anna
Belle Mine in Marion county, and the
Dorothy and Sarita Mines in Raleigh
county. rt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Jared Wansley
Dies at Beverly
RANDOLPH COUNTY ATTORNEY
WAS VERY WELL KNOWN
HERE

Jared Wamsley, of Beverly, son-in-
law Of Mrs. Elizabeth Butcher and a
brother.in.law of B. L. Butcher, Of
this city, died late yesterday after
noon at his home after several
months Illness. He had been grow.
ing weaker in the last several weeks
and his death was not unexpected: He
was aged 81 years and is survived by
his wife, formerly Miss Florence
Butcher. Both formerly attended the
Normal school in this city. having
graduated in the class OF 1875. Later
Mr.. Wamsley completed the law
course in Roanoke College, Roanoke,
Va, and had since practiced law sue.
cessfully in Randolph county where
he served three terms as prosecut-
ing attorney.
He was a son of the late Captain
Jacob Wamsley. the Wamsley family
being prominent throughout the state.
He was a member of the I. o. o. F.
and thesE. p. o. E. lodges. Mrs. B.
L. Butcher and son, Birch, will go to
Beverly tonight to attend the funeral
services which will be held probably
on Wednesday.
The news of Mr.. Wamsley's death
was received here with regret by his
friends. With. his wife he had been
n frequent guest III the city at home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Butcher.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
Y YMCAMEMBERSHIP.
CAMPAIGN |" 4 !. PLANNED PL.II 1
It Will Be Held During the
Week Beginning Feb
ruary 13.

Arrangements are being made at
the Y. M. C. A. for a banquet which
will be held on the evening, OF Febru.
ary II at which time a big member
ship campaign will be launched The
next evening another feast will be
held for the benefit OF the boys OF
the association.
1t is the hope Of General Secretary
James w. Kight that he will be able
to secure the same team captains that
had charge Of the membership con.
test one year ago. r. T. Cunningham,
who led the blue forces at that time,
has consented to serve again but
George T. Watson; the head Of the red
army. is out Of the city and it has been
impossible so far to get in touch with
him.
Following the Friday and Saturday
'banauets, ~. IN. G. A. Sunday would
be observed in all the Protestant
churches on February IS. The minis:
.ters will speak on the splendid ac-
complishments OF the Y. NJ. 70. A.
Then, it is proposed, the membership
race would Tbe up for Tuesday, last
ing until the following Friday, Febru;
ary is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-01
PLAINTIFF MAKES
SPEECH: ! ]: TO , JURY !. 0||.R:|'Y
Wordy Outburst Principal
Incident Of Suit in In
termediate Court.

Judge Vincent's court today was the
scene OF a wordy battle between the
attorneys, interrupted every few min
utes by voluble outbursts in the Hun
garlan Language from the principals
in the suit i.
Mrs. Elizabeth Martie was suing
Andy Kossls for a sum amounting to
about $50, which was part board bill
and part money. loaned to Andy. Mrs.
Martie has had several family uarrels
and lis not on speaking terms with her
husband or son.in.law. When her son
.in.1aw wentf on the witness stand she
took exception to some of his state
ments; and spilled an enormous volume
of Mogyar ieloquence ITO the astonish-
ed and uncomprehending jury.
Attorney Curt Amos represented
the plaintiff. and r. j. Abbaticchio the
defendant. The jury was composed
of the following men:
J. II. Merrifleld, NJ. W. Nay, wv r.
.Powwell, Dayton L. Mayors, Wayne
iSatterfield, Alt Curry, Walter Hol-
bert; .sM.5 snod F. !. i Henderson,
Lawrence Higgs, Charles .Toothman
and M L Dawson.
The case went to the jury about two
O'Clock but a decision had not been
returned at a late hour this afternoon.
The jury in the case Of Fred J.sJan-
'kins VS.. Clate Malone and James
5Gwynn returned a. verdict Of $50 for
the plaintiff. d This afterno oont Jury
was selected to try! the next case
which Is S. W. Harden VS.. ]. A. Clark
and others. & l.