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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
Generosity Of the Jews

There was magnificent demonstration of the
spirit of brotherhood when, at Carnegie hall, in
a few minutes of time, Jewish meeting, called
TO raise funds for the relief of Jewish war suffer
ers, contributed. S2,900,000 Although there were
two contributions Of 100000 each, several Of
$4,000 and more Of $4,000. the meeting was not
ono Of rich Jews able as willing to take out Of
large fortunes large sums for relieving the dis
tress Of their suffering fellow creatures Il was
rather an outpouring of Jewish people OF ali
classes the poor far outnumbering the rich and.
with an equal generosity, taking out Of their
smaller means money TO be sent abroad for sue.
coring their brethren in distress
This might also be called splendid demon.
stration Of racial unity, which it undoubtedly
was but in all the large cities Of the country Jews
have been contributors to all war relief funds
raised. The New York meeting was called to
raise means for relieving those Of their own blood
who are and for long have been, the victims Of
the wars ravages in Poland, Russia and other
parts Of war-swept Europe. The meeting was the
first step toward raising during 1917 $4,000, 00(
for war relief measures. The funds raised during
1916 have been found inadequate to meet press
ing and increasing needs, and contributors to thi
years fund were urged 10 enlarge the measure o
their giving. A goodly number raised their 1917
contributions Of $i0O00sto $4,000 for 1917. Jew
of Chicago sent checks totaling $4,000. Fort,
individuals alone subscribed $466,475.
Raising in single night approximately S.,
100000 Is the beginning OF a $l0000000 fund t
bc collected during the coming year, holds ou
i great promise that The end will be att7ined
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
Money in the Banks.

A little Christmas cheer is found by John
Shelton Williams, comptroller Of the currency, in
the reports made by the national banks of the
country on their condition on November II,
Among the FIRST hundred banks Of the country,
whose resources average above twenty millions,
he accredits two to Nebraska, both in Omaha.
This hundred banks shows an aggregate increase
in resources in three months Of more than $780,
100000. Here is an enormous accumulation OF
idle money that must be employed, and which
will readily seek investment in any enterprise that
promises stability. Capital is timid for the time
being, because OF unsettled conditions, and wary
investors are not inclined to venture too far from
shore so long as sudden gusts arc likely to swamp
them Money in the banks is sign OF pent-up
energy, waiting for work to do. Nebraska has its
full share of idle capital, eager for employment
and the FIRST sign OF settled business will find il
pressing for occupation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
Push for Union Depot-sisns Are Favorable.


The impressive showing OF record-breakng
earnings by the railroads during the past year,
including most of those converging in Omaha,
indicates that the roads are in position to meet
all legitimate demands upon them.
The demand which this city feels justified in
making is for new Union depot to take the
place OF the outgrown passenger facilities now
furnished incoming and outgoing travellers aud
this demand should be pressed to final action
within the next twelve months.
Under the conditions which prevailed for some
time heretofore every proposed Improvement
involving considerable outlay OF money would
have been warded off by the railroad managers
by advancing numerous reasons first in the list
being mo way to get money" which would make
an other reasons superfuous. The "no-way-to-
get-money" answer is now put in the discard by
the fine financial statements and the other rea-
sons, il there be any, must be open to argument
and in the argument Omaha has all the best OF
il as compared with other more favored cities of
smaller commercial pretensions.
II the time is not ripe for successful CAM
paign for new Union depot for Omaha during
the coming year. the signs are all misread.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

'Tf the coal barons keep on boosting the
price Of COAL" remarked the Observer Of
Events and Things. ut will make the
American people so hot that perhaps they
can worry along without any coal."-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
Alice with newspaper)-It says here that
yawning will remove that annoying buzz
zing In ones ears.
Edith-That's true! Last night when Mr..
Staylate had been talking steadily to me
for three hours I yawned twice and he
went home.-Boston Transcript.
Anybody try to sell you gold bricks
while you was in town."
NO." replied Farmer Corntossel. Got
them city fellers tanned, we have. They're so
busy lookin' out fur cold storage eggs and
imitation butter they amt got time to think
up no more tricks on us innocent, unsus-
pectin' farmers. "-Washington Star.
II put my faith in the wisdom Of the
plain people," said the statesman.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. THE
wisdom of the plain people is all, right The
only thing 1 fear is that some Of them are
getting so that they know too much. -
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES.

Here's woman wants to divorce her
husband because he battles but once
year"
That's what man gets for having
steady, regular hibits and sticking to them.
Boston Transcript. ....
Agents. the boss Of the house inr
Proud Father-Yes; mes asleep upstairs In
his cradle--Phila delphia Evening Ledger.
George Is given to poetical utterances.
The other evening when he was visiting
Mamie he swore that he was burning with
love"
what happened?"
'JIer father came along and put him
out"-Baltimore American
well" said the diamond pin, Christ
mas is near at hand guess I'll be the
star of the occasion"
mo doubt you WILL" assented the holi-
day necktie II am merely classified as
among those presents Courier
Journal e&
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

II the state printing board is to have wider
powers, the straightforward laws that prescribe
size Of type, width Of margins and other details
forcing waste and preventing economy should
be repealed at the same time. Let the printing
board make specifications for printing and print
ing supplies with a view to efficiency and
economy instead of being compelled to adhere
to inherited ancient forms that have long since
lost their excuse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

Railroad companies steal cars from each other1
The charge is preposterous. President Alter
bury Of the American Railway association rightly
rcsents the use Of the word steal 1t sounds
too harsh Borrowing is the proper term for
the practice Of swiping rolling stock, because the
borrower frequently returns the goods with more
or less thanks. Arc you onr
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

The coming legislature is to be asked to clear
the decks for workhousc for Omaha and Doug
las county. The Bee has been advocating the
work remedy for hoboes and petty criminals for
many years and will keep at It until the work
house materialzes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

Argentina, like the United States falls far
short Of normal grain crop and prices are soar
ing there as here. The world is so closely knit
together in food bonds nowadays that shortage
in one nation works an injury to all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
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A Sane High School Commencement
Tilden, Neb., Dec 29.-To the Editor
of The Bee: Already the pangs OF
humiliation are striking deep into the
heart Of the daughter of the poor
widow because of the preliminary
planning of the children of the would
be aristocracy regarding the elab-
crate equipage for the graduation sea-
sons-gewns. rings, pins, expensive in
vitations, parties, varied functions,
etc, etc. Thus the vain scions of
the shallow class that makes wealth
the basis of aristocracy and these
parents seem to take special pride in
feeding the vanity Of their children
and seek to force the poorer class to
appear in denim and calico. while
the less fortunate parents feel called
upon to make unreasonable sacrifices
or find their children basely humili-
ated.
The public school is the democratic
commoner of the nation. Here the
children of the banker and those of
the laundress sit side by side and all
classes are furnished with text books
and supplies at public expense. Then
why should this fraternal spirit be
broken at the close of the high school
course by such lavish ostentation,
which carries with it the insinuat-
ing sting of humiliation and thus the
pleasant school life Is married and
the graduation class parts with vanity
on the one hand and hatred on the
other?
Why do not these vain parents pro-
vide upholstered desks and morocco
bound books for their "gold-tinted"
scions, or, better YETI construct pri-
waite boxes. theater-like, where their
children may enjoy exclusiveness?
The school boards should not per-
NIT this moneyed exclusivenss to creep
in at graduation time and thus i'm
bitter the hitherto sweet relations.
The expenses of graduation should be
paid out of school funds or public
subscription and the garbs should be
uniform. SO that when the graduation
class appears it may present the same
spirit as>their school life reflected and
not that some glitter in brilliance
and wealth while others are simply
garbed-while the hearts of the one
class beat time with aristocracy and
the other are thus forced to defend
themselves with thoughts that boarder
on the anarchist realm. Therefore,
perpetuate the common spirit of the
public school through commencement
week and it will effect the entire life.
CHARLES P. LANG.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

multitude Of good-intentioned people, from
health promoters to octogenarans, chorus the
sage advice, Don't worry" but neglect to add a
specific for legislaturetis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

prospective increase Of nearly sl,000,000
in Ncbraska's biennium budget adds a. live mem
Der to- the high cost Of living combination. The
swelling cost Of government insures General
Prosperity run for its life
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Vienna claimed Italians were defeat
ed in the Tyrol
Allies made new landings on Greek
coast.
Russians made furious attacks on
Austrian front in Galicia.
Aeroplane raids at Salonica and
severe bombardment at Dardanelles.
British passenger steamer Persia
sunk without warning in the Mediter-
ranean. I~N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

Il may be remarked in passing that the street
railway company Of Omaha is not the only one
that has "shufaed the cards" They all do il, here
and everywhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

General and Mrs. Wheaton gave an
afternoon dancing party at Fort
Omaha. The house was illuminated
with Chinese lanterns and the music
was furnished by the ,regimental band.
Besides all the officers and their wives
the following were noticed as being
present from Omaha: Messrs and Mes
danes Pritchard, Morse, Gown, Ring
walt, Somers and Berlin.
Mrs. Magrane's dancing classes par
ticipated in a fancy dress party, at
which w. o. Mathews acted as caller
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

Denver is disposed to resent being placed in
the Wichita land bank district. While Colorado's
capital is much larger on the score Of population,
don't forget that the Hon. Victor Murdock hi
bernates at Wichita
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

The railroads and the brothcrhoods show nc
more regard for peace than warning Europeans
The prospect Of peace improving its score Of vic
tories right away is not encouraging.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

All things considered, the weather man il
treating us at least as we'll as we deserve.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

"Watchful Waiting" is now to have a.coun
terpart in the POLICY Of Silence" We shall Sc
which works out best.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

What the verdict Of the jury would have bee
as 10 the willing victims Of the wild horse
swindle may be only surmised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

Judging from the advance Inventory Of Gu
rios and live pets coming with them the returning
Nebraska soldier boys must be striving to 60 into
the record as the Reptile Regiment"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

General acceptance Of the Colorado edict of
dollar-a-pound fine for wife-beatng would put
a zone Of safety around the buxom ones who really
tilt the scales.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

A1OW LSuAlTU1uS DiStFiUutc EAdTOlDSS.
Omaha, Dec. 2S.-To the Editor of
The Bee: I read over your editorial
on Railroad and Other Earnings"
with much interest. feel confident
In saying that you will find the budg-
cts prepared by the railroads for the
coming year, which are to cover new
equipment, extensions and the usual
work Of maintenance of way and
structures, will be very much greater
than they have been heretofore.
think 1t is probable also that the
other railroads in the near future will
be following the principles of the I'm
lon Pacific system in the setting aside
of funds for the payment of insur-
ance to employees and accident and
sick benefit.
The Union Pacific is now paying out
approximately $150,000 a year in old
age pensions, but THE insurance plan
will call for a sum considerably larger
than this The plan embraces some
thing between 5000 and 10000 en-
ployes. BALLARD DUNN,
Special Representative Association of
Western Railways.
Jerry on the Job.
Lincoln, Dec. 29.-To the Editor of
The Bee: ! wish to arouse the CURL
osity of my constituents by calling
their attention to the coming session
of the legislature. II they desire
faithful service from their represent
atives 1t behooves them to be on the
alert, thereby scrutinizing their politi-
cal maneuvers.y
There is an old ,adage which says
that "a masters eye does more work
than both his hands,
Probably many ignore the fact that
we are the hired men of all the peo-
pie, Notwithstanding the airs and
swagger Of some distinguished mem
bers and senators, likewise the. claims
set up by the commercial warriors, the
captains of industry, who claim to own
the legislators / would suggest to call
meetings occasionally during the ses-
sion to discuss bills, likewise to de-
mand the reason for voting for and
against bills or absenting from voting,
etc. /
Publicity is very formidable
weapon. You can carry on system
attic boycott against any representative
or senator who betrays the rank and
file Of his constituents through pub
hcity.
Men Of noble aspirations, arise!
Arise! The time has arrived to defy
the corporations. You can make an ex-
ample of any legislator who betrays
the people.
Fellow citizens, can I arouse the
stagnant blood in your veins, so that
you might throw off the yoke Of the
political hatchet-men? A French
writer wrote, Publish the truth If you
were to be hanged"
Laboring men-aye women, too--are
the only class that suffer most by bad
laws, therefore should meet OCCASION
ally and investigate and publish the
truth about the transactions of these
high-salaried highbinders. whether To-
Gated in the city hall. county building,
the capitol of the state or nation.
JERRY HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

No New Years day issue Of The Bee. Gu
annual statistical review will appear in the Sun
day edition and will be superior to all others.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

The scramble for various federal and state
jobs disposes Of all fear Of scarcity Of patriots
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

What prohteth it man II he tradesin vision
airy wild horses and gets kicked into jail
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

Preparedness is the slogan Of the hour-pre
paredness to swear off,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

The RE Grande Shippers could scarcely choose
aSmore efficient means Of committing suicide
Doubtless they reason that living on the other
side Is mighty uncertain anyhow
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
I TODAY

Thought Nugget for the Day.
When desperate Ills demand speedy
cure,
Distrust is cowardice, and prudence
folly DIR. johnson.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

: luuVay VVethhSS 0Ahu AhSAAAAhuSTs,
At midnight tonight the Colony of
Newfoundland will Automatically come
under the operation Of what Is said
to be the most stringent prohibition
law that has ever been devised.
According to advices from Vienna
the coronation of Emperor Charles !
of Austria, as King Charles ~ of
Hungary. is to take place today at
Budapest.
After successful career covering
two full years the Panama California
International exposition at San Diego
will be closed with an elaborate pro-
gram of exercises and festivities on
New Years eve. !
The Roumanian Jews of the United
States and Canada are to meet in
Philadelphia Sunday to form an or
ganization to aid in securing the
emancipation Of the Jew in Rou-
mania.
Reservations at hotels and restau-
rants in New York. Chicago and other
large cities for New Years eve are
reported to be considerably below the
average in previous years, chiefly be-
cause of the edict of the authorities
that the sale of liquor on Sunday night
will be curtailed or altogether pro-
hibited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
Storyette Of the Day.

A man who kept roadhouse in
Rhode Island was called upon to tes-
tify in suit as to the number of
cubic yards that were handled in some
filling work near his place. He
showed very little knowledge Of the
matter, and his idea of cubic yard
was so indefinite that 1t seemed doubt
full whether he knew what the term
meant. In order to make its mean,
clear, the judge said:
Listen, witness! Assume this ink
stand to be three feet across the top
this way and three feet that way and
three feet in height. what should you
call it,"
well your honor" said the witness,
without hesitation. II should say II
was some inkstand. Public Health
Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30

and Prof. Hoffman furnished the
music. Little Mamie Magrane, dressed
as flower girl, attracted much at
tention by her skillful dancing.
The former members OF the Trinity
choir, Mrs. Cotton, soprano; Miss
Rath, contralto; W. B. Wilkins. tenor,
and Revel France, bass. have formed
a permanent organization for the pur-
pose Of filling concert engagements
here and elsewhere.
Mrs. Mumaugh has gone east to be
absent three weeks. She intends to
return brimful Of new ideas picked
up in eastern studios.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Brown gave a
pleasant dancing party at the Willard
in honor of the coming-out of their
daughter, Miss Clara About 200 invi-
tations were issued and nearly |all
were accepted, making it one of the
largest parties Of the present social
season. .
Miss Kittie Lowe has gone to San
Antonio to be the guest Of Mr.. Bon
sails daughter, formerly Of Omaha,
but now wife of a journalist in San
Antonio.
DR.. Sawyer has come to Omaha from
St. Louis to take charge of the Chris
tian church at Walnut Hill and at the
same time practice medicine. He is
at present quartered at Mrs. Cotner's,
opposite Hanscom park.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
The Day We Celebrate.

Inv LUZ WV ~OsSSss~~S~
James A. C. Kennedy Missouri Pa
cific lawyer here, is Al today. He is
an Omaha born boy and once helped
make the laws as member Of the
legislature.
Henry E. Maxwell is so years old
today. He was born in Cass county,
but has been practcing law in Omaha,
for many years.
j Rudyard Kipling. ''the soldiers
poet" born in Bombay, India, (of
English parentage) fifty-one years ago
today.
Brigadier General Charles G. Treat,
the new commander of the United
States land forces in Hawaii, born in
Maine fifty-seyen years ago today.
Prof. Stephen Leacock of McGill
university, widely known as humor-
list writer, born in England forty-seven
years ago today.
Simon Guggenheim, capitalist and
one.time senator from Colorado, born
in Philadelphia forty-nine years ago
today.
William A. Larned, former national
lawn tennis champion, born at Sum-
NIT, N. J., forty-four years ago today.
James Viox, formerly Of the Pitts
burgh National league base ball team
and last season with the Toronto Inter-
nationals, born in Cincinnati twenty
six years ago today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-30
This Day in History.

This Day In History.
176s-Charter granted for Dart
mouth college.
1S13--The British burned Buffalo
and Black Rock.
1825-By treaty with the Usage In
dams the tribe located on a tract Of
100000 acres in southern Kansas.
1839-Admiral Sir Frederick Matt
land, the British naval officer to whom
Napoleon had surrendered, died at
sea-
1847-John P. Altgeld, governor of
Illinois and long unique figure in
American politics. born near Berlin,
Germany. Died at Joliet ILL.,, March
IL, 1903.
1S53--American packet ship STAFF
fordshire wrecked OF Cape Sable with
a loss Of ITS lives
1866-The Crystal palace, in Lon
don. was partially destroyed by fire.
1S74-Prince Alfonso, son of ex-
Queen Isabella, proclaimed king Of
Spain.
Sixteen lives lost in fire that
destroyed the Delavan house at AL
bany, N, Y.
l903-Nearly 500 lives were lost in
the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago.
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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-03

ness the ceremOnial-theirr epresen.
tations have caused the federal gov
eminent 10 mfiirt segcre penalties
for the offence of using or possess.
ing 1t.
The government experts. however.
have recently made a number Of in.
tcresting experiments with the plant
In one oil these yo1ng chemist VAS
tho subject Before going to led
he swallowed tMre OF the buttons
Cactus topsl. and then awaited re.
suits. The nrst sensation he felt was
one Of slight nausea. This soon
passed, and. closing his eyes, he ex.
pcrienced a series OF curious optical
Impressions Beautiful designs. more
or less geomctrical. in brilliant and
cyer-changing colors. lioatcd before
him.
He swallowed fourth button. and
thereupon passed IN rcvicw series
of delightful visions His mind. in
the mean time, remained clear and
active Stretched on his bed he
watched with utmost pleasure an
everchunging panorama of infinite
beauty and grandeur TO some ex.
tent he was able to control the Wis.
ions. By fixing his mind on some.
thing unpleasant, he summoned into
view myriads of crawling monsters
and multitudes of gruesome forms
with human faces. But. though nor.
rible enough TO brighten anybody un.
der normal circumstances these
nightmare phantasms were to him
merely Jolly and amusing.
There was no distressing subse.