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Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Two Laws That Are Misbranded.

Legislation enacted in haste and under duress
by the democrats just before the adjournment OF
congress has engendered great deal OF discus
sion. As political medicine, the Adamson rail-
road bill and the law intended to retalate against
the British interference with American trade are
splendid examples, but as laws doing what they
purport to do they amount to nothing. The Ad-
amson law will not establish the eight-hour day
for railroad men, either in fact or in principle.
This is now generally admitted by the labor lead
ers, who realize what should have been apparent
at the first, that the measure is so framed that 1t
leaves the working hours just as they now are
The Cleveland Citizen. a labor paper OF high
standing says, referring to this law: ut looks as
though the railwaymen have been whipsawed
again by legal sharps and politicians who try to
carry water on both shoulders"
The law intended to provide for retaliation is
equally short of the mark. The European pow
ers affected by it agree that it means nothing to
them and the State department at Washington IS
in doubt as to whether Its provisions could be
enforced. The secretary OF state says the presi-
dent may invoke just as much or as little Of
the authority vested in him as he deems best"
Experience with Mr. Wilson's foreign policy
leads to the conclusion that he will be very
wary as to how he proceeds in the matter OF pro-
tecting rights OF American citizens. 1t is not
likely that even for political purposes, he will
make any move that will sincerely tend to the
Improvement Of the status Of our foreign trade,
which Is steadily coming more and more under
the control of Great Britain.
The people of the United States are begin.
ming to realize that laws passed, as were these,
without debate or consideration OF any sort, can
not serve the purpose for which they were pla-
carded. The real motive was to make political
capital, but even this is turning into boomerang
In its effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Nebraska Editors

The Wood River Interests. 0. NJ. Quacken-
bush, editor appeared in brand new dress last
week.
The Semi-Weekly Sheridan County Re-
publican Of Gordon will henceforth appear as
weekly
The stork left fine baby boy at the home
OF Editor C. F. Jones of the Summerfeld Sun
on September T.
Editor George A. Miles of the Holt County
Independent last week issued handsomely illus
trsted twenty-four page industrial edition.
County Judge T. J. Ashby OF Minden has
purchased the Orleans lsser from Frank P.
Shields. The name OF the paper will be changed
to the Orleans Chronicle. Judge Ashbv has EN-
ployed Arthur V. Shaffer, former editor of the
Alma Record, to edit and manage the Chronicle
until he retres from Office.
Alfred c. Hosmer, for more than thirty
years editor OF papers at Red Cloud, died at his
late home last week Mr.. Hosmer retired from
active work few months ago and sought 10
recuperate his failing health in California The
change OF climate failed to benefit him and he
returned to Nebraska about month ago,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Auburn, Neb.. Sept. 20.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Will you be so
kind as to allow me space to suggest
that the learned DR.. r. Wupper of the
Martin Luther seminary of Lincoln
has certainly gotten the horse before
the cart when he declares: ut is easy
for men to err unless they allow their
reason to be guided by the word Of
God" Can 1t possibly be otherwise
than true that ii is impossible for men
to avoid erring unless they MIKE rea-
son their guide while reading or at
tempting to impart instruction from
Bible pages or passages? Can men
without employing Gods reason reach
rational conclusions while trying to
depend on the words, lines, para
graphs or chapters written by God
only knows for what purpose or by
whom written? J, H. DUNDAS,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Origin OF Playground Movement.

Omaha, Sept. 21.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: A writer in your Letter
Box speaks of the origin of the Play
ground Movement in Omaha. The
origin of any movement Is generally
interesting, although the most impor-
tant thing is what is being done at
present
The Playground Movement, as
understand it, really began in Omaha
in the fall of 1902. w. w. Slabaugh
then president of the Omaha I'M
provement club. as delegate from
the Woman's club of Omaha that fall
attended the National Improvement
association at st. Paul, and on his re-
turn reported n the progress of the
playground movement in various cities
CT the United States and especially
the advance work in Louisville, KY, as
told by a delegate from that city. He
urged that the work be taken up in
Omaha. The next year a committee
on Fairgrounds was appointed as one
of the &C mmittees of the club. 1t was
found difficult to find any person who
would take charge of the work
Finally IN about the year 1904 Mrs
Harriet Heller was asked to take the
craftsmanship of that committee, but
feeling that she could not take up the
burden, asked her husband, Frank
Heller, to report that fact to the club
at Its next meeting, then held in the
park board rooms of the city hall.
After Mr.. Heller had reported that
fact. he was asked to take the chair
manship. In a day or so thereafter
he accepted the place and to him
more than to anyone else Is due the
splendid work and success of the play
ground movement that followed for
two or three years thereafter. The
writer recalls the fact that Mr.. Heller
on his way down to report that ,his
wife could not assume the respohsi-
bility had a serious bicycle accident
but escaped sufficiently to attend the
meeting, and was told that a man that
could pass through such an accident
would make good playground super
intendent. Mr.. Heller, l believe, had
charge of the work until his death. He
spared no time in the work, and many
will recall the playground at the
northeast corner of Twentieth and
Harvey streets in 1904, 1905 and 1906.
A juvenile city was also formed
with various officers all the way from
mayor to police judge and policeman.
Equipment of many kinds was pro-
vided on the playground. Many
things were given by the merchants Of
Omaha and work donated by loyal
citizens. In a crude way nearly every
thing was provided that was found in
the Fairgrounds of the larger cities
superintendent was later hired from
Chicago. and If the money was not
on hand for his payment W. w.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
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Omaha, Sept. 21.-To the Editor of
The Bee: In an editorial en- the
Shame of Watchful Waiting" in to-
days Bee you say, "Of course the
president had cognizance of what was
gong on in Mexico, for he had access
to the reports made to the State de-
partment."
In this statement have you not
shielded the president from the great
er part of his respC visibility by stating
only per cent of the truth?
IN addition to the State department
Information, available in full to the
president every hour of the day, did
not the president send his own per
SC nal representative" to Mexico, time
and time again, for investigation and
report?
1t would be highly educational at
this time for The Bee to remind us in
detail Of the incursiC ms of personal
representatives" of the president into
Mexico with a view of determ. n ng
whether the president could have pos
sibly been igncrart Of the murder and
rapine Of American citizens in Mexico,
knC wn, as it was, from day to day for
a period tf mere than three years by
every reading citizen of the United
States. Yours fer the whole truth,
GROVER C. WARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
VIVA, the El p..o Parade Should Mean.

Twenty-sx thousand United States soldiers,
the largest number save one that ever paraded,
passed in review at FL Paso, and the enthusiast
tic reporter tells US that mot gun sling nor
hat cord was missing" This commentary is
indeed proof that the time spent in camp dur
ing the summer has not been wasted 1t indi-
Gates that the inspector has been on duty and
has impressed the importance OF dress parade
on the minds OF officers and men alike. II
we may be given assurance also that other bits
Of military science and knowledge have been
as carefully instilled and as completely assimi-
lated, it will comfort us to know that at least
we have half of single army corps ready for
actual military service.
The Ell Paso parade has q deeper sig
niicance. 1t should serve to further emphasize
the unreadiness OF the United States for the SER
ious business OF national defense In connec-
ton with other experiences along the Mexican
border during the summer, it should drive home
the need for better provision for the proper train
ing OF the men of the United States for the
highest possible duty OF citizenship that of the
defense Of our free institutions against any posi-
bic danger. We may no longer delude ourselves
with the mpossbility OF war; nor will we be
wise to accept the sanguine statement Of Secre-
tary OF War Baker that the present war in
Europe is the last that will ever be fought. Uni
versal peace between the races OF men is de-
voutly to be wished, but no sign that it is i'm
minent has yet been noted by those who are
guided by experience
In preparing for defense we are but getting
ready for peace. just now our unreadiness is
subjecting us to such treatment as no other great
nation in all the worlds history has borne with
out resentment Mr.. Bakers speech at ST. Louis
is In harmony with the wobbly attitude of the
administration on this vital question; the parade
at Fl Paso typihes both the condition and the
possibilities OF our defense. The only question
to be determined is how much longer will Ameri-
cans indferently rest in fancied security under
the real danger that follows their situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Value Of Autumn Leaves

Soon the leaves will be falling rapidly Lawns
will be Uttered and flower beds covered. The
wind will carry the leaves in eddies into pro-
teeted corners. The householder with his rake
and barrow prepares to go forth to protect the
sanctity of his premises.
But these leaves are more than rubbish. They
are part OF natures balance. Nature is returning
to the earth some of the substance she has been
extracting all the spring and summer. The man
with the rake disturbs the equilibrium, and must
buy fertilizer 10 enrich the soil lest il become
impoverished and fail TO produce; he cannot be
expected to let the leaves cover his lawn and
remain there all winter.
He makes a mistake, however. il he destroys
the leaves that he rakes up and wheels away.
These leaves should be saved professor at
The New York State College OF Forestry at SYRIA
cuse has been making some calculations in this
direction He finds that more than a million
pounds Of excellent fertilizer is destroyed an
iiually in that state alone by the burning OF
leaves from forest and shade trees.
II is an aspect of natural conservation that
is too often ignored. Nature has established in
every bit OF forest, from the wood lot up to the
great forests of the Adirondacks, says the SYRIA
production of fertilizer. II turns out millions
Of pounds. Destruction of this great store oil
material is short-sighted and Highly wastefuL
The situation is one which concerns prac.
ticaily everyone. Every household has at least
some contact with the leaf problem. He should
realize that the bonfire OF fallen Leaves, so "a
miliar an aspect of the urban landscape or
autumn evenings, spells waste.
Poets love to sing the praises OF the highly
colored foliage Of October. 1t remains for somt
practical person to urge the value OF these same
many-coiored leaves after they have fallen anc
are ready to do their share toward replenshins
the soil of mother earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
DEAR MA. kkBlBBE,
HOW CAN I FIND ovT
LINEN M HUSBAND CONES HOME
FROM THE CLUB I'm A VERY
scvNb SlEEpH!
MRS CONNOLLY
WEEM
HOW CAN YOU SLEEP WIN
ALL TINT WORRY ON YOUR
MNp:'

willis-I wonder II there will ever be
universal peace?
Gillis-Sure. All they've got to do Is to
get the nations to agree that in case Of
war the winner pays the pensions.
News.
"A farmer when he puts up wire. fences
around his truck stuff to keep the cattle
( ON destroying it, pursues methods en-
tirely different from other business ones'
How so?"
He KEEPS his trade by closing out his
entire stock. Baltimore American.
A Scotch farmer, on hearing that the
minister was making munitions on week
days, remarked; Munitions made by min
listers are of no use; they have been MAX
ing them all the week during the past 900,
years and firing them at the dell o. Sum
days, and he's aye to the fore yet."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
He had complained jealousy that she
had too many other young men around
THE idea!' she laughed. why, can
count them all on the fingers of my left
hand. The index finger Is Mr.. Smart, the
second finger is Mr.. Bladder and the third
finger of my left hand-the third finger is
you"
Next day he got ring for it-New York
Times
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Wants Els Present Position Known.

Strcmsburg, Neb,, Sept. 2O.-To the
Editor of The Bee: You did me
gross injustice recently in running
news item which charged me with
favoring an increase Of farm tele-
phone rates. The quotation frcm my
brief in the Polk county telephone
case was considerably garbled. 1t
left out the proposition set out in
large type Immediately preceding the
quoted matter, which was as follows:
The commission erred in dismiss ng
the complaint in that the new rate
approved by the commission discrimi-
mates unjustly against the respondent
and the users of business telephones"
The brief did not contain word IA
voring the increase of any rate and
was directed altogether against doing
so.
AS to my position In the matter l
think that the farmers are paying
high enough rates for the party line
service they receive, as rule, and too
high in some cases that l know Of.
VICTOR E. WILSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

new social club was formed by
number of young men, who met at
the Willard hotel. The officers e.e> ted
were Charles Beindorff, president;
John Meisner, vice president; George
Sternsdorff, secretary, and William
NewhaH, treasurer.
The we'll known market located at
3l4 South Fifteenth is now in the
hands of Albert VESSEL. who for
years past has been head salesman at
the Dodge street market of Harris &
Fisher.
Cliff Redfield, the 18-year- son
of Joseph Redf1eld. fell off his fathers
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Omaha, Sept. 21.--To the Editor OF
The Bee: l see a subscriber" asks
you to open your heart and renew the
"Jiggs comic l also ask that you
open your heart. The series is no bet
ter than PUwelPs cartoons. Opinions
differ as to humor, but 1t seems impos-
sible for two differing opinions in re-
gard to these two artists, yet ! know
there are such opinions, or some car
toons wouldn't be published.
L. D. WILLIAMS,
900 North Forty ninth Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
One Year Ago Today in the War

New Austro- German army cannon
AIDED entire northern Serb frontier
French aeropianes dropped 100
bombs on royal palace and station at
Stuttgart.
Germans captured Ostrow. but bulk
of Russian army in Vlina salient es-
capped.
Germans claimed capture of nearly
two miles of the Russian front south
east of Dvinsk.
Bulgaria signed EARNED neutrality"
agreement with Turkey, and concen-
trated army On frontier
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Right at the threshold of the demand coal
dealers down east received over night wireless
bunch Of shortage in output, and prices we're
lifted several notches. Uncertain labor condi-
tons and unsatisfactory transportation facilities"
supplement the shortage bunch. These and minor
reasons are put forth in Justification of the rising
market, but they might have been expressed with
greater candor in just four words: 1--WE need the
money"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Much OF the comment on the blackmail revela-
tions hold the Mann act responsible for the hold
ups, Blackmai thrived before the law was
drafted, and is likely to continue regardless of
law so long as unwary victims can be lured
into compromising situations.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Disastrous floods in China and in Bohemia
involve thousands OF lives and property loss Of
immense value. In normal times these disasters
would call forth worldwide sympathy and sue
cor. But the world surfeited with human
slaughter and property destruction wrought by
men, makes little more than passing note Of ma
lures ravages Mans destructive rage over
shadows nature.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

The British government is said to be negotiat-
ing . loan Of $2OOo0o,O0o in Japan. Remember
ing how the Londan bankers accommodated Japan
during the war with Russia, the Yankees Of the
east" will reciprocate II possible and recoup them
selves for the London squeeze with interest to
date. Trust the Japs to get all the traffic will
hear.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Announcement is made Of secret compact
against war between Norway and Sweden. The
added postscript delicately warns the Danes
their not In II.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Picture the reunion Of the formerly divided
republican elements any way you please, It does
no, alter the fact Of reunion which stares our
fearsome democratic friends in the face
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Nearly $30,OO0OOO we're contributed by Ameri.
cans to the various funds for the relief OF the
vict!iss Of war. The record 10 hattering to ma
tont, pride---a pride chastened with gratitude
Tor the means to give and readiness to give II.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

No politics whatever in the land bank location
but still we won't know where it lands Until
after election
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

William NJ. Calder easily captured the sena-
tcrship prize in the New York primaries. Others
in the race showed great sprinting powers, but
to Calder fell the honor Of bringing home the
Bacon
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
LINES TO A LAUGH.

Ppm surprised to hear of Maud being en-.
gagged to Mr.. Gayman He's SO awfully
fast, you know"
oh, I don't know; apparently he wasn't
fast enough to get away from Maud
Boston Transcript.
"A-u-t-o-c-ra-cy," spelled Tommy, read
ing aloud. After a pause, he pronounced
1t triumphantly, "Autocrazy."
And he wondered why his father laughed.
Chicago Herald.
What did you do with your stock OF con-
vention medals? 1 thought you were
stuck"
80 did I. But 1 sold the entire lot to
a South American general who is getting
ready to start a revolution some WHERE
Louisville Courier Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

America over all" The motto Of Mr.. Hughes.
flashed 1t Milwaukee, tersely embraces the is.
sue n Anericanism. In brevity, clearness and
force Il cutweighs reams Of democratic plati-
tudes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Diplomats of the allies think the retalia-
tory legislation Of congress 10 useless. That
depends on whether the administration has
enough sand to put the punch over.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

British Tommies cali the armored tractors
tanks" The title establishes Peoria's inventive
skill all right.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

Isn't 1t triAe brash to have the question OF
republican campaign contributions raised by the
mou.hpiece Of any democratic candidate who is
himself financed by wet-goods sources!
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
TODAY]
Thought Nugget for the Day.

Censure is the tax a man pays to
the public for being eminent.
Jonathan Swift.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22

house, at the corner of Tenth and
Bancroft. and broke his arm.
A schoolhouse Is now in course of
erection near Hanscom park and the
school board has selected a site for
another. of large proportions, in
Boggs & Hills Omaha View.
Cadet Taylor, business manager of
the Republican under the new regime,
has arrived In the city.
Miss Nina Martin, formerly Of the
force Of lady clerks in the county
clerks office, has accepted position
in the court accountants office, Union
Pacific railroad headquarters.
The Metropolitan club has elected
officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows: President, s. Cberfelder; vice
president. Adolph Meyer; treasurer,
Dave Kaufman, and secretary, ].
Eichman.
Mr.. and Mrs Abraham Lucas cell
ebrated their fortieth wedd ng ami
versary. A large number of friends
were present and the Rev. c. W. Saw
idge made fitting speech
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Storyette of the Day.

Storyette OF the Day,
A lawyer tells this story of himself
and his efforts to correct the manners
OF his office boy. One morning the
young autocrat came into the once,
and. tossing his cap at a hook, ex-
claimed:
Say, Mr.. Jones, there's ball game
down at the park today, and>Im 60
ing"
The lawyer thought he would teach
him a lesson.
Harry" he said, that isn't the
way to ask a favor. Now, you come
ever here and sit down. and III show
you how to do It
The by took the office chair, and
his employer picked up the cap and
stepped outside. He then opened the
door softly. and, holding the cap in
his hand, said quietly to the boy in
the chair.
please, sir, there is ball game at
the park tc day. If you can spare me,
/ would like to get away for the aft
ernoon."
Whereupon the boy replied:
why, certainly, Harry and here is
so cents to pay your way in.'-New
York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
Timely Jottings and Reminders.


Rev. j. Ross Stevenson, president
will deliver the annual address today
at the beginning of the one hundred
and fifth session of Princeton Theo-
logical seminary.
An official party, headed by Cover
nor Burnquist, is to attend the dedica-
ton of Minnesota soldiers monu-
ment today at Little Rock, Ark.
Leaving Richmond at 1880 o'clock
this morning, Charles E. Hughes will
swing back through northern Indiana,
concluding his days itinerary at
South Bend
The federal government is to con-
duct examination in all the larger
cities ebay for lumber experts, who
are wanted for the important work of
finding out what the United States
opportunities are of selling lumber
in Europe when peace Is restored.
Kenneth Square, Chester county,
Pa, the home of Bayard Taylor, is
to hold an elaborate pageant today n
celebration of the fiftieth anniversary
of the publication Of the famous au-
thors historical novel. THE Story Of
Kenneth" the main charal tiers of
which were drawn from people who
lived in or near the town, and many
of whose DESCENDANTS are still living
there.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
Emerson Benedict, contractor is SO
years old today. He was born in
Princeton. ILL.,, and was a member of
the legislature from this county for
one term.
DR.. John C. Davis, physician and
surgeon, was born September %,
1855, at Bridgeton. N. j. He came to
Omaha in 1878 and has practiced
medicine here continuously since
then.
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief
of staff of the United States army,
born at Danville, KY, 63 years ago
today.
Abdul Hamid, I'd, who reigned for
more than fifty years as sultan of Tur-
key, until deposed in 1909, born sew
enty-four years ago today.
Prince Miguel of Braganza. who
married Miss Anita Stewart of New
York. born at Richenau, lower Aus
tria, thirty-eight years ago today.
Guy Bates Post, one of the well
known actors of the American stage.
born at Seattle, Wash, forty-Cne
years ago today.
James P, Walsh, outfielder of the
Boston American league base ball
team. born in Ireland twenty-eight
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
This Day In History.

This Day In History.
1776-Nathan Hale was executed
as a spy at New York by order Of
General Howe.
179S-Marshall P. Wilder, who pre-
sided at the first national agricultural
convention held in this country, born
at Ringge, N. H. Died in Boston, De-
cember 16, 1885.
1S16-Philetus Sawyer, pioneer
Wisconsin lumberman and United
States senator, born at Turland, Vt.
D'ed at Oshkosh. Wis, March 20,
1901.
1S62-General McClelland, in COM
mand of the Army of the Potomac,
occupied Harper's Ferry.
1891-The ceded Indian lands in
Oklahoma were opened to settlement
by proclamation of President Harri-
son.
1Sss-The emperor of China made
a forced abdication in favor of the
dowager empress.
1906--Atlanta was placed under
martial law as a result Of anti-negro
riots.
1912-A typhoon swept Japan,
causing many deaths and $40, 100000
property less.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-22
AUGUST CIRCULATION
5S.755 Ds;ly-Sunday 5l.048

Subscriber, leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them Ad'
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