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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-14
DEMAND
REINSTATEMENT Of MEN

Members of the local Commercial
Photographers Union employed by the
Western Union Telegraph Company
| were at work last night, although it
was reported that if the company did
not accept our demands our organi-
cation will feel compelled to take such
drastic action as may later be decid-
ed upon to protect its members and
| syrlpathizers.'
A committee representing the local
union yesterday evening sent to officials
of the Western Union Telegraph Company
here letter in which they demanded that
| the eleven operators recently dismissed
he reinstated. They are awaiting reply
from the officials.
Just what stepus the union officials in
tend to take in the matter is not known.
w. H Mckelden. chief operator. of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, reads
as follows:
TT has been called to our attention
that since May 2. 1915. eleven tele-
graph operators have been discharged
by your company from its Washington
office because of alleged utilization. or
sympathy with our organization. This
reason, which was the only one stated
by your chief operator-the perform
ance of their duties having, as far
as we have been advised or they wree
advised, been satisfactory-we con-
slider unfair to our organization and
unjust to the men so dealt with
As a committee named by our or
ganization to take up this grievance
with your company, We, the under
signed. request that these men be re-
instated before Monday noon, May IS
Our committee will be pleased to
meet and confer with you, or other Off
Gals of your company. in regard to this
unwarranted action at any time be-
tween 2 and pm. Sunday afternoon
May IA, if there should still appear to
you to be reasons for not at once put
ting these men back to work.
IF you do not agree to accept our
demands our organization will feel
compelled to take such drastic action
as may later be decided upon to protect
its members and sympathizers. We
hope that retaliatory steps on our part
will be made unnecessary by your COM
pany readily acceding to our demands.
I'VE shall expect reply to these
suggestions by noon Sunday, May IL"
The committee representing the union
consists of Guy H. Blakeley, NJ. r. Egg
lin. G. H Manning and r. S. Bouche.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-14
SENATORS STIRRED
over POLICY Of us.

The announcement from the State
Department that the administration
does not intend to urge actively the
regard of neutral commercial rights
by the allies until Germany has shown
that she intends to live up to her re-
cent promises regarding submarine
warfare created q stir at the Capitol
yesterday. Senators, both democratic
and republican. expressed their
establishment that the administration
should adopt such a course. and de-
clared that it put this country in a de-
cidedly unneutral position.
They contended that the mere fact
that Germany has requested that the
United States take steps to enforce neu-
tral rights In connection with the al
lies cannot be used effectively as an
argument that the United States should
not of its own voliton protect the
rights of American citizens engaged in
commerce.
Senator Curtis of Kansas, republican,
said that he thought the administration
had made a grave mistake in adopting
such course.
We should treat all the warning ma
tons alike" said Senator Curtis. I'VE
should insist that they regard our
our rights as neutrals, and we should
stick to it,"
Senator Townsend of Michigan, re-
publican, said:
If the administration has adopted
SUCH a course as has been outlined in
the newspapers it is absolutely unneu-
trai and has my condemnation. Hav-
ing taken the step it has toward Ger
many, insisting that the controversy
over neutral rights with that country
De treated separately from any con-
troversy with the allies. it ill behooves
TINS country now to say to the allies
IN erect that We will not insist upon
their observing our rights until Ger
many has made good her promises to
observe them. But the administrator
mas not been neutral and is not now
neutral. This country should not lear
to one side or the other ! believ.
that the American people desire
strict neutrality"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-14
View of a Democrat.

One of the democratic leaders. who
did not wish to have his name used at
this time. said
The course adopted by the admins
tration is not neutral. In fact 1T never
has been. Had we really been neutral,
there would have been no Lusitania
horror. We would have insisted from
the first on our rights SO far as all the
belligerents are concerned, and when
Great Britain in October, 1914, by an
order in council, placed conditional
contraband and non contraband goods
on the eontraband list, We should have
taken a firm stand and obtained our
rights"
This senator indicated that he might
address the Senate on this subject at
an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-14
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-14
Senator Shoots View.

Senator Smoot of Utah. another re-
publican, said:
IF what Great Britain has done with
respect to neutral shipping is wrong.
1t is wrong. 1t makes no difference so
lar as Great Britain and her treatment
OF American shippers is concerned
what Germany does"
Senator Jones of Washington, re-
publican. declared that he considered
the course of the administration, if
adhered to, absolutely unneutral.
1T is another evidence of the vacil-
lation of the administration" said SEN
ator Jones. I'VE tell Germany one
thing. and then turn about and tell
Great Britain another. 1t is indefen-
sible and unjust"
We are saying to Germany" COM
mented Senator Norris of Nebraska
that we intend to handle separately
our controversies with her and the al
lies over violations of neutral rights.
But we say to Great Britain, You may
go ahead and violate our neutral rights
until we see what Germany is going to
do about her submarine warfare 1t is
very unfair to Americans. also, whose
rights are being violated by the allies.
admit that it is all right to treat these
matters separately, but we should live
up to that plan, and act the same way
toward both sides"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
Along the southern Border.

The presence Of the American army in Mex-
lea has ughtened the tension that has existed
along the southern border for several years.
but has so far engendered nothing Of friction
that might have been expected. The OsrrHn-
EistR authorities have succeeded well In keeping
order. even the more turbulent Of the Mexicans
seeming TO be under due restraint for the time
being, at least. Many stories are being sent
north. commenting on the situation and con-
tanning vague hints Of lurking trouble, but in
the consideration OF these statements due allow
ance must be made for exaggeration natural
under conditions that exist Most Of them are
based partial or one-sided statements, and
while all contain some elements Of fact, none Of
them are more than indicative Of an extremely
unfriendly feeling. an experience the border has
known Of for nearly a century. The Gringo has
never been a popular figure in Mexico.
Another point must not be lost sight Of In
terests concerned in the defeat of Carranza
were not placated by the official recognition
given him, nor have they ceased their activity
because Of such action by our government.
Whatever Influence these factions have is
likely to be for the time exerted in fomenting
strife II Is unfair to the cientificos to nsinuate
that they are in any way responsible for the
mad acts Of Pancho villa but II would be more
than human II they did not take advantage Of
the chance thus presented TO embarrass Car
rama. Mexico is far from being pacifed. and
the first chief yet has a great deal OF earnest
work ahead OF him to quiet his country.
Both Mr.. Wilson and Senior Carranza will
earnestly strive TO keep the peace and a little
patience on our part now, after years OF trial,
may result in avoiding a serious clash with
Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
Thirty Years Ago
This Day in Omaha


Prof Simon G, Pratt OF Chicago we'll known
musical director Is in Omaha making arrangements
for grand opera festival here In June. lie had
session with the the Exposition building
proposes furnish the music. the solosss part
Of the orchestra and dr the chorus for guaranty
SsO00 Among those whom Prof Pratt proposes TO
bring 20 Omaha for the festival Is Miss Emily wy
He is figuring four performances including
q matinee.
c. r Russell formerly advertising editor on The
and now editor Of the Detroit Tribune Il here on
q visit with hts wife.
Bank ciearinSs for the last week, reported By
Manager Hughes Of the clearing house. aSEresatsd
tsoaa.tos compared with u.NS.OH for the corrs-
spending week last year being an Increase OF
g.257Ssl
The Union Pacific v advertising for bids 20 build
bridges over the Blue river and Fancy creek
c. e Msyns. the real estate az Fifteenth and
Farnam. Il advertising sixteen lots In Redieks Grove
for tzf.Oa
Thomas Neashan. chairman OF the executive com.
itsee Of the Knights OF ieor L IN the city. reg
istered from Denver
The Young Mems Hebrew Social club had a pleas
dancins party Lytie's hail. attended BY ah9ut
seyentE-fiSe couples
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
People and Events

A bunch Of bad boys In small Jersey town
caught IN the act Of making a bonfire Of barn were
penAlHed by doing six days work sweeping streets
picking up rubbish and sprucing the school yards
The Job shveled their pride and banished the heroos
Of emulation.
long and hot chase by university students re-
suited the capture OF Philadelphas notorious peep
ing Tom" Robert Fsrrow, When pebbles tossed
against bedroom windows failed 20 bring the scenery
desired. Ferrow gave imitation OF a cat fight which
invariably brought the goods TO the windOwS
sArtorAl artists OF 81. Louis some months ago in
vted the rest OF the world TO contemplate cosmopolitan
Missourans srrsyed in purple trousers lavender vests
drab TuxedOs and neckties 10 match For some un-
known the exhibit has been deferred At least
Is not yet visible In ST. Louis An expert tells the
male residents they dress about well as 'hod-
carries In the east" humiliation that has provoked
"dress-dp week" beginning April >
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
Tips on Home Topics

" Sshington Post: Doubtless there
wouldn't be a single objection from any
quarter against twisting the March lion :
tail.
Boston Transcript; The difference be-
tween republican economy and demo
cratic economy is that the latter is al
ways credited on the debit side of the
ledger.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: The seed cata-
logues are coming In nicely now. and the
rakes and hoes in the shop windows tell
US that spring Is at hand. Otherwise We
wouldn't know.
louisville Courier-JournAI; 4 eaptious
contemporary criticises the English OF
Mr. Mondell Of Wyoming in a speech In
congress. Anyway. he's far the best
dressed man who ever came from wy
oming. and a man cannot study all kinds
of style simultaneously.
indianapolis News; General Fred Fun
ston shows appreciation of the Mexican
situation. when he suggests that the
movements OF the troops be made Sc
erstly. In other words. he does not want
20 fight villa In the newspapers. co to
Il. Fred! The newspapers will try 70 pre-
serve peace at home n you will suppress
the disorders on the border.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
II the Dutch Go to War.

The talk OF war between Germany and Hol-
land over the sinking OF the Tubantia may end
In talk. but the presence OF Holland In the war
on the side Of the Allies would be a matter of
serious concern for Germany. SO far the
strict neutrality Of the Dutch has been a factor
OF supreme importance in the course OF the
conflict, as II was most vital and even de-
termining influence at the outset The strategic
importance of the mouth of the scheldt is un-
derstood by all, and Its passage IN August 1914
would have turned the course OF the war But
the Dutch preserved their integrity and main
tained their neutrality. This has been done at
considerable expense. for their army has been
mobiiized since the opening of hostilites. and
at present II is estimated that the additional ex-
penses OF Holland because of the war have
reached total OF s14O. 900 .OOO The Dutch
have felt this. and are not In a mood to lightly
brook offense from belligerent neighbor, es-
pecially one that has profited through their
neutrality as Germany has
Moreover, the Dutch frontier would make
accessible TO the Allies the heart OF Germany,
and would seriously modify the entire situation
so far as defensive operations by the kaiser's
army are concerned. To add that length Of
front TO the trenches, as well as to expose all
the Industrial centers OF the Rhine valley to at
tack would greatly increase the German task
None understand this better than the Germans.
and none will likely do more than the Ger
mans to avoid a rupture with a neighbor on
whose friendship so much depends.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.

Tho DEMOCRATS are having
OnehelofabiEtime.
Calling name. and buSSslns
The fellows who are praying
For peace upon this earth
Are fighting like the mischief
And ripping up the turf
Bnl Bryan says he'll fight like sin
To down the booEeT crowd,
Anna then pulls for Jim Pahlmah
There's Brother charley, loehins wlse'
Cock OF the demo walk,
Thinks he had an 'ldss''-onee--
30 Chokes himself with talk,
And Hitchcock says that MsFsheaA
10 Just the. candy boy,
So long as he running
onoe Howard pulled for Mister Bergs
And shelled the woeda for fair
But now he pulls for Howard
Tooth. teenRil, shirt and hair
Neyllle the new what-is-iti
Is getting Chesty Newbranch
To help him fiji his vest.
And many more have won renewn
Whose names / cannot nen1en,
Healing wounds. end giving
The sick old mule attention
The "IAttle Giant" Thompson
Thinks Grabbing is gihI
II makes the federal lightning
Hit miles away from him.
It Is q story. SAD, my mates,
That victory and reason
Can't keep those hungry demo=Psps
Filled up but for one season.
So let the merry war 60 on,
And pie ,oruHt walt on peace,
For warriors cannot have their pay
Till cruel wars shall cease,
But this. alas, will never be-
A secret I'll confess
Until the voters vote this fall
And skin the whole blamed mesa
Omaha. l., n. SMITH.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

TON" Taggart will soon be sworn in as
senator of the United States. the death Of SEN
tor Shively having cleared the way for the ap-
po'ntment Of the big boss of Indiana to that high
office. His presence at washington in his new ca
psclty will certainly be inspiration to all who
have the good Of free government at heart. AS
great champion OF the doctrine OF "let the peo-
pie rule" as any he Is chief engineer OF the most
active and corrupt political machine that ever
operated in Indiana. His record is written in
the annals Of the courts OF his state, which show
the most hagrant abuses OF the franchise ever
exposed by prosecution. committed by the ma
chine OF which Tom Taggart was the central and
controlling figure. II is only few days since
he was indicted because OF personal participa-
ton in these acts. when he dons the toga
Daniel w. Voorhees,. Thomas A. Hendricks,
Blue Jeans Williams and other fathers OF the
democratic party in Indiana will turn in their
tombs. But Taggart has been as regular" as
Mr.. Bryan. and he is quite within the Bryan
definition OF "a deserving democrat"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

valued reader OF The Bee who has been
retired on pension by the Union Pacific,
writes to ask:
why l. IL your paper keeps nagking the UnioD
Pacific Railroad company? Would II not be a good
idea 20 drop this nagging and get live wire after
other railroad lines entering Omaha. who claim
but. the same time. are assisting the building up
OF small nearby, rival towns7"
We fear our correspondent has wholly mis-
conceived the agitation for a new depot which
is primarily directed at the Union Pacific only
because. the landlord for all the other rail-
roads, II must take the responsibility for max
ing Omaha put up longer with the present in
adequate and outgrown station
II is true the Union Pacific has done a great
deal for Omaha but 30 has Omaha done a great
deal for the Union Pacific. Our people voted
bond subsidy that built the bridge across the
river and donated the depot site and trackage
which the Union Pacific has been cashing in
ever since in the form OF rentals from the other
roads. The revenue which the Union Pacific
has had from Its Omaha terminals in the last
fifteen years would more than pay for the new
depot and help pay for the new bridge besides
II other railroads, which have done as much
Tor Omaha, also get business out OF Omaha,
that still does not Justify the Union Pacific any
more than the others Withholding what we are
entitled TO. On the contrary, the fact that
other cities are having better treatment at the
hands Of the railroads really strengthens our
claim.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21


Edith (still blushins)-Am l the first
girl you ever klssed7
Jack-No. darling. but you are the last
Bthel-Am 1 really? Oh, Jack. II makes
me 80 happy to think that.-Boston Tran
script
They're a sensible married couple"
Which means, I tako II, that they are
robbing each other Of the fun OF giving
one another birthday presents that
neither can afford. Detroit Free Press
Some philosophers say that objects
which We call inanimate have thoushts
and feelings"
Maybe they have rejoined Mr.. Cum
rox. If such is the case the piano my
daughter practices on II q mighty pa
tient brute. Washington Star
The following Is a bona fide statement
made by a 7-year-old girl who had list
ened to medical talk all her life, Being
asked her fathers business she replied;
My father is a doctor, but he isn't
quack! My fathers got a license. 50 if
he kills anyone they can't arrest himl'-
New York Times.
so poor Willia..t mas been caught by
a leap year proposal and the bride-to o-be
wants Il announced. What part OF the
paper shall l put II in?'
III you want my opinion Of Williams
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Our democratic friends seem 10 be par
ticularly apprehensive lest Nebraska send
Hughes delegation TO the Chicago convention
The one thing our friends. the political enemy.
90 not want is the nomination OF Hughes be-
cause they know that then II will be over for
the democrats excepting the mourning.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
HELP

prpferenoc. I'd put in under Help
Wanted, "-Raltiiupru American,
suprsme Court Iustiue-Cin symRaeiptnl
- frl, me up In auod shape, Denevhnl J We
rot 10 add7pas the lawyers CLUB this eve
ming, -. A. -,
Instructor (smilingly.)-Whntt 70 pree-
tioo chlnnnE the bar7-Puek'
uohus.-scribbler has had no less than
nine plays rejected
pokus-What II he doina noWI -,
Hokua-WrttinR essays on the deehne
OF the drhrna-fdfe,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

The first pledge that was TO be redeemed
when Omaha acquired It's water works was the
promise TO divorce the management OF the plant
completely from politics--but the water office
has been nothing but political outfitting point
ever since.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Speaking Of gas. II the Hitchcock brewery
combine can initiate the "who-is-He'' balloon
enough for a successful flight in the primaries.
IL win be proof that artificially fermented
dough-bubbies have more propslling power than
au naturele hot air
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

The fee graft business has scored . record
breaking week. II Bob" could only keep up
that tB0-a-day clip a little longer, he would
have a campaign aiush fund big enough to
swamp all competitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

The appointment Of Tom Taggart to the
United States senate is deserved recognition
OF party hustler skilled in the peculiar meth
DDS for which Indiana politics is famous The
promotion is much more desirable than that
which the Marion county grand jury sought to
confer on him.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
SUNNY GEMS.

II So the Jiji 10 leading japanese
paper.
ia Il a humorous publloationf"
a humorous publication would hardly
be called Jill More likely 60 be called
Hawhaw, ,"--Louisviilo Courier-Jo ournaL
They say" remarked the apinster
boRrder. that the woman who hesltates
is lost"
Lost is not the proper word for t."
RrOwled the fussy old bachelor at the
pedal extremity Of the table. She's ex-
tinct. indianapolis star,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

The voice Of Charley schwab joins the
chorus of other steel magnates in protest
against the United States manufacturing its
own armor plate. No magnate cheerfully let's
go of good thing. and schwab is no excep-
fion to the rule.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Experts in political timber hereabouts have
no kick coming on the score OF quantity.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

After figuring so prominently over here. DR..
Bernard Dernburg ought at least to keep US
posted as to where he is and what he is doing.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Why are those new municipal judgeships
proving 90 tempting as compared with the old
judicial iobs1 Can Il be merely because their
possibilities have not been fully explored and
rhartedf
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Naturalization fee grabbing is no Joke. but
the air Of martyrdom attached to II Is the fun
niest scream in the political movies.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Secretary Pool decides that w. J. Bryan is
a democrat Official assurances, however, do
not solve the mystery: What is a democrat7"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

BY the same method of computing, the bene-
VIOLENT railroads have saved their passengers
millions By letting them ride for 2 cents a mile
instead Of charging 3 cents mile as formerly.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Democrats should understand without delay
that kicking against Brother Charley insures
the same brand Of cold storage to which gold
democrats were assigned twenty years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Only two offices in the whole county Iist are
conspicuous by the absence of double-header
or better. The compliment Is distinctly flatter
ing to the county Judge and county surveyor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

Omaha still has the problem Of garbage dis
posal to meet and II will not be solved by any
temporary make-shift. for the benefit of hog
feeding contractors.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21

The enlarged army bill will Just have to go
through now to make that every officer,
who goes into Mexico. is rewarded with promo
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
Twice Told Tales
wAat Alinister. H.ara.

Some Of the visiting ministers have told some good
stories about one another during the Iaymen's Mis-
sonsry Movement convention here. This Is one that
was handed to Rev Hugh L. Burleson:
young couple came into his rooms Just he was
gons to begin service In the church ana asked him
TO marry them. He said II they would walt until after
the service he would give them public wedding
After the bensdiction. he announced: Now will
those persons wishing to be married please come for
ward IL h recorded In the story that eleven women
and one man answered TO the call
An offset to that story is one told by Dr. AionEo
X. Petty OF woman who before q Judge asking
for divorce The Judge leaned his desk and said
60 the woman;
Madam. how long aid you know this man before
you mAFriedl'
Your honor" she said. Il was acquainted with
him Tor eighteen months but really knew him
until asked him for dollar"-san Diego Union