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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
No one.Term Plank for Wilson.

No little comment has been evoked by the
recent publication Of letter written by Presi-
dent Wilson. repudiatlng the one-term plank,
the salient parts OF which we reprint in another
column. This epistle. which purports to have
been addressed to Congressman A. Mitchell
Palmer, in February, 1913, after his election as
president but few weeks before his induction
into office, discusses the question dspassionately
enough wit. the usual arguments to support the
existing condition by which the people are free to
say at four-year intervals how long they wish
to continue a president In the White House. But
that is really not so important as the self-fur-
nished proof the letter gives that Mr.. Wilson
never took his solemn platform covenant as
binding upon himself, yet, kept his dissent to It
secret until after his election Adverting to this,
the Outlook says:
We wish that MIR. Wilson had declared himself
this point while seeking the votes of his fellow ct
zens but that Is bygone. He has now made his
position clear before seeking reelection re-
nomination.
Plainly, therefore, Mr.. Wilson did not make
his position clear while seeking his original
nomination and election, but on the contrary.
let people vote for him under the belief that
the platform declaration for single term and
its unusual obligation of the candidate to
this principle was accepted by him and would
be observed by him.
1t now develops that the abandonment by the
democrats of all effort to submit the promised
one-term constitutional amendment is charge
able TO the influence OF this letter of the presi
dents. The ready-to-hand answer to the sugges-
ton of bad faith. however is that the one-term
plank has been maltreated no worse than many
other parts of the Baltimore platform which.
despite its asseverations was built "to get in on.
but not ''to stand on"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
ma sinrla vice Pnnaoea

The Illinois vice commission has concluded
It's protracted investigation with a report that
sweepingly charges long list OF shortcomings
to the people OF the Sucker state The docu-
ment apparently has the fatal weakness, inher-
hits in every direction and at many things as
causes for the condition complained OF. The
Investigators lay much stress on low wages for
women as the principal contributing cause for
moral lapsation. This is favorte allegation
OF vice hunters. who never fail to assert that
lack OF sufficient pay leads lovely woman to
stoop TO folly, and sometimes they fix minimum
below which morals melt and vice is embraced
In this case the danger point is set at IS per
week. Aside from this ever recurring charge.
the report. so far as furnished the public. dis
closes nothing of especial novelty, nor that
could not have been readily ascertained by apply.
ing TO the chief OF police the district attorney.
Poverty Is not the principal cause of immor-
atty, and It is a gratuitous insult TO the hun
dreds of thousands OF honest girls and women
who toll for low wages to insinuate that they
are morally weaker than their sisters who are
better housed and fed. Nor is q minimum
wage law the remedy. Wages are too low, when
they fall below the point where decent living is
possible, but this is an economic and not moral
question.
One thing is certain The situation in Illinois
can be no worse than IL described. It will be
interesting to watch the process by which the
Legislators apply the remedy. Lawgivers from
the time OF Moses down have grappled with this
question, and Il is yet undisposed OF.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
Sweden Showing Its Spirit.

Relations between Great Britain and the
Scandinavian countries are coming TO a focus,
and the action Of Sweden signifies that the
peutrals in northwest Europe are not entirely
pleased with the way the Allies have been con-
Quoting the war. The embargo on mails is but
one OF the many points on which disputes turn,
hut the incident brings to the front the whole
question OF the relations between neutrals and
bellgerents. The restrictions imposed by Eng
land are naturally resented by Sweden, and by
other neutrsls. for that matter. Intercourse be-
tween countries at war and countries at peace
is admittedly subject to interference by one or
the other Of the belligerents, but how far this
interference must be tolerated has never been
settled. II is equally true that neither belliger-
ent has any right to intercept or modest traffic
between noncombatant nations and this is what
the British are doing.
Sweden is Just now very essential to the
Allies. as affordng the most accessible route for
communication with Russia. The Swedes are
not especially friendly TO Russia, for many
political and economic reasons, but have so far
maintained strict neutrality on the point
Due to the desirabllity OF keeping open this
route TO Petrograd. the present issue may not
terminate in Sweden being forced into the war.
Some modification of the present practice OF the
British government will likely follow, but It is
not probable that full recognition of the rights
contended for by the neutrals will Immediately
be granted.
The United States is concerned in the matter
very deeply. for although no steps at reprisal
have yet been taken on this side the provoca-
ton has been quite as great and fully as annoy
ing as that which has stirred the swedes TO the
show of spirit now manifest.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
Editorial Snapshots

Washington Star: The present play of
the limelight on Philander c. Knox
serves as a reminder that II won't be the
first time a good man came back from
Valley Forge.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat: Great Brit.
ain should rid itself OF the notion that II
is fighting the battles OF the United States
for 1t. The implication that we are a
silent. cowardly ally is insulting.
Philadelphia Ledger; What a patriotic
service, at no expense to himself. Mr.
Bryan could do by accepting the offer of
place on the permanent peace board.
with residence abroad until the end of
the war
Springfield Republican: Every Austria
liam or New Zealander lost in battle for
the empire means a loss in a special
sense to the dominions in the antipodes.
for the natural increase OF the white
population in those countries has been
very slow.
New York World: Passing the Ferris
bill 10 lease the enormous water power
rights Of eleven states. the house at
Washington took steps on a road which
must be Travelled with care. 1t viii take
wariness to avoid falling into another
such trap as that revealed in the Hetch
Hetohy instance, where a water power
grab now takes the place OF San Fran
cisco's alleged need Of a water supply.
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat: No matter
whether General sherman ever used the
particular description OF war accredited
to him or not, his name will be forever
linked with il. II unquestionably ex-
pressed his views OF war. views based on
first-hand acquaintance. 1t also expresses
the views OF a great majority of Ameri-
cans. The tendency 10 ascribe popular
sentiments 20 the mighty has been
marked throughout history sherman died
without disavowing the quotation. But
other statements attributed 20 other noted
men stin live. In spite Of their denial.
Not one person IN a thousand knows, for
example, that Il was Mr.. sOule OF Terrs
Haute who put into Horace Greeley &
mouth tho go west advice, although
Greeley disavowed it's origin. through the
columns OF the Tribune. Tack popular
sentiment or pleasing story to the fame
OF an nlustrious man and Il Will become
| immortal.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
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lN.SsTx1S O.y4sOnAS|

The 7. A. NJ. club. which translated means. you
may prefer either Twice Month" It'll After
Midnight" gave It's first party Metro
poitan hall. The committees include; Frank II.
Depuy. j. p. Dugdale. J. c. sbeehey. T. r. DugdslS
and s. H. Stevenson.
Louis Harrison ana John Gouriay and their com.
pany Of comedians presented skipped BY the Light
OF the Noon" at Boyds opera house The company
had been blocked on the Kansas Pacific near Ellie
kan, for nearly two days and 20 entertain their
snowbound feliow-passengers. had given perform
ance in the village school house.
Prof Bumann at the high school has more than
eighty pupils In his manual training class
Mr.. u. 4. whitmore returned from Chicago. where
she had been visiting friends for two weeks
@. p. CLARK. the popular agent OF Bradstreets. was
married Miss Lucille hsturian at the residence
brides mother lis4 North Eighteenth street the
ceremony being performed By Rev. Ar. Harris OF the
Presbyterian church.
Tesnple Isreal has the services OF volunteer
choir. consisting OF Mrs. s. KatE and Mrs. j. Eick-
and the Misses Lena Moses and Nathalia Selig-
sehn with Miss Minnie Rotschtd organisL II IL
explained that the change Is made out OF the spirit
d economy"
DR.. y. u. Wilson has added another To the future
voters Of Omaha 70 the register. Carl Wilson.
W. M rIulse Of the Hulse Upholstery company
vas reelected president OF the Furniture Manufae.
turing exchange At meeting OF that BODY held IN
chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
Whitfield to a Point

manicure artist who could polish a
mans brains would fill long-feit want
Too great a command Of language
sometimes lessons woman's matrimonial
chances.
And some people who are always pre-
pared for the worst remind us OF mourn
ers at a funeral
The prose version Of the nursery rhyme
may be that when Jack fell down jill
sued for allmony.
The principal business Of man In Of
flee is worrying about how long the voters
will stand for him.
As rule the more a man has to say
about women the more he doesn't really
know about them
The more indignant some OF our neigh
bors can grow over scandal the more
they seem to enjoy It.
woman's smile may wreck a man
heart, but It is usually another kind oil
smile that wrecks his constitution
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
People and Events.

Uncle Jimmie Petit Of St. Louis claims to be the
luckiest member OF the showme tribe. He is 50 and
beardlesa. has never had 10 shave, and figures
saving of 1850 in having no use for barber shops
An old white hen roasted telephone wire In
Columbus Ind. and shut off all conversation that
circuit for two hours II took ten line inspectors
locate the hen but she flew out OF reach without the
loss OF feather.
Adoph o. Eberhart. former governor OF Mime
sofa has tossed his hat in the senatorial ring and
that he will in force on trenches
OF senator Moses Clapp just the frost is
out OF the ground. II not sooner.
The heroism attributed to Rome's eaekling geese
has been duplicated In measure at Joliet. Ill. An
escaped prisoner sought refuge at night in hennery
but when daylight came the birds spotted ne In
truder and set up clatter which led to his detec
tion and capture
Theodore Hetaler 20 years OF age has climbed
from the bottom 10 the top OF the ladder finishing
the other day with the presidency OF the Fifth
bank. New York City. He began messenger boy.
in TO advertisement II pays TO read
the ads.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
An Old, Family Cough
Remedy, Hcme-Mode
Easily Prepared Costs very
Little, hut f. Prompt, Sure
and Effective

By making this pint Of old.time cough
syrup at home YOU not only save about
So, as compared with the ready-made
kind, but you will also have a much more
prompt and positive remedy in every way.
It overcomes the usual coughs, throat and
chest colds in "a hours-Telieves even
whooping cough quicklY-and is excellent,
too, for bronchitis, bronchial asthma,
hoarseness and spasmodic Group.
Get from any drug store 2 u ounces of
Pinex 600 cents WORTH, pour il into a
pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain
granulated sugar syrup. Full directions
with Pinex. Keeps perfectly and tastes
good.
You can feel this take hold OF a cough
or cold in way that means business. II
quickly loosens the dry, hoarse or pain
full cough and heals the inf1amed mem
branes. 1t also has a remarkable effect
in overcoming the persistent loose cough
by stopping the formation of phlegm in
the throat and bronchial tubes.
The effect of Pine on the membranes is
known by almost every one. Pinex is a
most valuable concentrated compound of
genuine Norway pine extract combined
with gllaiacol and other natural healing
pine elements.
There are many worthless limitations
of this famous mixture. To avoid dis
appointment. ask your druggist for "2m
ounces of Pinex," and do not accept any
thing else.
A guarantee of absolute satisfaction,
or money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. The Pinex Co. Fl.
Wayne, Ind.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
Twice Told Tales


Quaker fell asleep in meeting and soon began
TO sncre. For awhile the nasal notes SOFT
and smooth and did not disturb the worshipers.
but finally the sleeper let out few extra kinks. and
the effect was q trice disappearing.
Friend Hezehiah." whispered acquaintance,
digging the other In the ribs II think thee had bot
ter arouse thyseif"
what did thee say3 What did thee say" cried
Hesekiah, somewhat confused. what is the mat
teri"
Nothing. Friend Hesekiah,' the quiet re-
Joinder Of the other ''only thee snoring little.
and was afraid that outsiders might think the
spirit had moved thee to a trombone solo. instead
OF expression OF thy convictions "-Phiadelphia
Telegraph
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
"a LETTER FROM THE EAST"

(F'irst Spasm.)
In our little dug-out in the east,
where of shrapnel we get such a feast
There is lyddite galore and shells by the
score,
How the hi can a man sleep in peace?
There Is bull beef and crackers and jam,
For the Turks, well, we don't care a d.
With the shells in the air,
Why, no place can compare
With out little dug-out in the east.
OSecond Spasm.)
There are spiders which welcome us in,
There are beetles which fly round and
hiss;
There are ants in line and glow
worms that shine.
And there's things that the people will
miss.
It's a corner Of Turkey itself,
And to us it's a haven OF rest;
When the guns blaze on top
It's a safe, decent spot.
In our little dug-out in the east.
Omaha SAM L. MORRIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

Would you regard the shooting OF
Americans in Mexico as casus bell
h?"
mo, I wouldn't regard Il as no such
thing. I'd regard 1t as a low-down
greaser outrage. Baltimore American.
Hotel Clerk-Is this 81 900 bill the small
est thing you have about you?
Departing guest-I'm afraid Il Is
Clerk Ito belboy)-Here, take this bill
to one of the walters and ask him to
change it.-7Judge.
II suppose when these political reform
ers get in control they will shut up all
the theaters."
Why should they do that?"
For maintaining Hobbies on their
ground floor. Baltimore American.
well, Bobby" said the minister to the
small son OF one of his deacons, what Is
the news?'
"Papa's got a new set of false teeth. -
Indeed said the minister, restraining
a desire to laugh, land what will he do
with the old set?"
oh, suppose" replied Bobby they'll
cut 'em down and make me wear EN-. -
New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

A visit to The Hague is wen worth the cost
OF the side trip to members OF the Ford peace
mission. An inspection of the Spanish prison.
the Binnerhof and the House In the Woods are
inspiring in different ways. with the Carnegie
Peace palace topping all in thoughtful thrills
The florid gorgeousness of this fiouted temple
should impress even a peace missionary with the
hollowness OF mems professions OF peace. Inside
and out the palace is tagged with the contribu-
tons of warning rulers who belied their peaceful
expressions ere the donations were placed.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

1t is worth while noting in connection with
he Illinois vice report that some members of the
Investigating committee gave practical effect to
heir preachment against an insufficient wage.
The courts OF the state now seeking light o.
The whereabouts OF an excess appropriation OF
% q brother OF the chairman.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
SUNNY GEMS.

Father" said the small boy, whats a
state of righteous indignation?'
"A state of righteous indignation. my
son, is the frame of mind into which you
drift because Of some other person s
shortcomings. "-Washington Star.
THE fascination OF widows has its root
in the general contrariness OF human ma
ture."
How so?"
''Oh, men are always more interested in
other peoples widows than in their own.
Baltimore American.
81 told father I loved you more than
any girl I've ever met
"And what did father say2'
'He said to try and meet some more
girls. Puget Sound Trail.
Now, my lad ] hope you have some
clear and wel-defined idea as to what you
want to be in life. That means everything
to a young man."
II know II, uncle, l want to be a doctor
or a lawyer, or something like that. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

It being the intent and purpose of this article not
only &c remove the water board. but likewise It's
employees. from the influence OF partisan politics
Metropolitan Water Board law
And at last accounts. this wording OF the
statute remains unchanged, though forgotten.
accidentally or on purpose. by the honorable
members OF the water board
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
sold.

Frantioally she dashed into the and threw
herself upon him. Her hand closed tightly upon his
wrist-the glittering blade he held wavered and fell.
There a look OF terrible rage in his eyes, he
turned upon her.
DON'T" she gasped.
''why notG' he asked thiokly.
Jim cut his with that this morning" she
breathed. you'll have TO shave with the safety:'
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
05c O8ecsHa
.GNe1aRoaT

Appeal for the Gospel Mission
OMAHA, Jam l9-To the Editor OF The
Bee: Did you ever step into the Union
Gospel Mission. 1875 Douglas street and
rec the class Of men that so in and out
Of there. going in TO get warm and 20
inquire for work or something warm to
wear. and going out to continue their
search for employment
II the business men OF Omaha would
give men OF this type any work they
might have. from common labor to office
positions. you would De doing them a
great benefit, yourself a good that would
be returned tenfold and the city OF
Omaha 10 help TO fulfill It's motto. The
City OF Opportunity"
IL the good housewives would look up
the castoff clothing and either send them
OF call Douglas 1856. they can make many
a sad heart glad and cold body warm.
CHARLES S. MACK.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

Some German critics eehoing the sentiments
Of Macmillan Harden. accuse American of
greed and a surprising reach for the dollar.
Higher and nobler ideals obtain in Germany.
The imposition OF monthly tax OF 10000. 900
francs on conquered Belgium rises TO q loftiss
plane seorn for the dollar is overshadowed by
love for the frame
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

AS retreat for royalty involuntarily exiled,
italy affords decided advantages. The country Is
studded with remnants Of ancient elegance and
vanished glory. which exhale atmosphere of
soneness peculiarly suited to the welcomed
Euests
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

The proclamation booming villa, Castro and
Lopez to a premature shuttle lacks the speed
ing-up qualities of financial reward. II the proc
lamation carried q bunch of real money. results
would make q new speed record.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

The only thing left for our great and good
friend villa to do in retaliation on his former
chief is to issue q counter-proclamation declar-
ing Carranzas life forfeit. and inviting any
patriot TO take Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

The Illinois vice report must not be taken to
mean, however, that there is no immortality
among women who earn more than IS week.
but rather that the temptations are greater for
The more poorly paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

The limit on postal savings accounts Is TO
be raised from $500 TO $1,000. But why should
there be any limit? Why stop people from loan
ing their money to the government at per cent
Il they want to?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

If the weather department looks over and
beyond the instruments and charts It will quickly
find that prediction of high winds" is as safe
now as In March.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
dress will be changed as often as requested
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

Apparently the Allies dread applying the Bel
CLAN treatment to Greece, preferring the slower,
but equally effective method OF progressive
stranguiation.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

No signs of any move for a preference prim-
airy to decide to which deserving democrat the
Omaha postoffice plum should go.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

Nothing distinguishes this as free country
any more than that any one who wants to run for
any elective office in the land has perfect
right t. do so.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

Harmony continues to be spelled with a big
II in the lexicon Of Nebraska republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21
Wilson and Second Term

Salient paragraphs Of letter written by
prasident-eleot IN February, 1913, repudiat-
ing one-terin plank Of platform on which
q funN bean
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-21

GI I WAS characteristcally considerate OF you 70
i ask my views with regard to the Joint resoiu'
ton which has just come over from the house
90 the senate with regard to the presidential term
I have not hitherto said anything about this dues-
ton. because had not observed that there was any
evidence that the public very much interested
in Il. I must have been mistaken I'm this. else the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-11
PASO COUNTY OFFICIALS THEIR OPPO

was mo popular unrest, desire change the svs
tenn"
treasurer of Cook county, Illinois (Chicagol was
asked to state if the county getting interest on
his 100000 cash balance; he refused to show his
books Thirteen candidates promised reforms one was
elected and promptly exerted his power TO amend =
law to safeguard the interest balances so as not
to take effect during his term; meanwhile he withheld
the information.
In one county the board of supervisors having been
informed Of the crooked work of official voted TO
pay this officer "his regular salary of $4,000 plus
such sums he may have Illegally taken in the past
Think what Fl Paso office holders have missed
In one county examined, it found that the
county Jail was being a common bawdy house
for the benefit of officials and their friends consorting
with women prisoners In many counties the conditions
in almshouses hospitals and jails found to be
toul and inefficient beyond description belief
The sheriff of New York takes 100000 a year in
fees in addition to his $4,000 salary The fee system
is remarkable a of public waste nearly every
where while the people pay and the treasury groans
County and city governments overlap and duplicate
expenses almost everywhere. The Westchester commits
sion after years Of study declared that the county
could be better with half the expense and half the
number of men,
One report says that County government is ideally
designed to resist popular control" 1t is "a standing
menace to democracy" and 'hOpeIessy the prey Of
machine politics"
California has adopted radical change in allowing
her counties to adopt special charters like cities But
county government throughout the country is ''the
TOttenest element American political institutions"
according rather plain spoken critical student
of the question
Our FL Paso county officials will all sprOut wings
after they read this
suffering cats" have nothing the nterventionists