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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12
People and Events

Rope skipping is giving the tango a run for social
popularity in New York hotels. The correct skipping
costume is flannel waist and a short skirt Al.
though bloomers permissible.
nervy crook pulled into court at Sacramento de-
manded trial by jury OF his equals and sought 20
pick jury from his fellow crooks But the Judge
called the bluff and the crook backed up.
Major George ~ Evans. disbursng officer OF the
Department OF the Interior Washington for thirty
two years has record OF handling SO OOO 900 with
out error or loss TO the United States to himself
One OF many graceful compliments 10 william
Howard Taft, prompted by the supreme court va
eaney, comes from Judge Benjamin H. Hin OF At
lantS Ga Judge HIN was endorsed for the vacant
seat by the Georsia bar. but the greater
propriety Of the president naming adr TAFT
The region OF Green Bay. Wis is fairly cool Al
all seasons, but il fosters few warm members Phil
Haevers, son OF a lumber plute is one OF them In
the springtime OF 1915 the young mans fancy cen
tered on Miss ceeelia Bormsn. One day he proposed
TO her Next day he married another The mittened
maid wants 500 to sOOths her feelings
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12
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Thanks for Polish War Victims.
OMAHA, Jan. 1O.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: We express our most sincere
thanks 20 his honor, j. II. Morehead.
governor Of Nebraska, and Hon. J. G.
Dahlman. mayor Of Omaha. for their ap-
peal TO the citizens OF our state and city
20 help the poor and starving war vic
Tins Of Poland.
We feel profound gratitude TO the local
English press for the favorable comment
and the publicity given this noble cause
OF helping the Polish sufferers.
And last. but not least. we thank all
those kind-hearted people who IN any
way helped TO relieve the sufferings OF
the Inhabitants Of Poland.
THOMAS KOzIOL,
Editor Western Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12
TrOublOus Times for John Bull.


In all their history the English people have
faced no such crisis as that now presented to
them. Division Of sentiment on matters of policy
IL common enough among the Inhabitants OF the
United Kingdom. and civil war has frequently
been waged in settlement OF questions not so
momentous those now involved. With re-
verses to the army abroad. disasters to ships at
sea. and discomfort verging revolt at home,
the government has on its hands a task that will
require the wisest OF statesmanship to adjust
The keenest OF political acumen will not exceed
the requirements of directing the present dis
cordant forces into the harmonious action that
must be had for the preservation of the empire
Blunders may be forgiven IL retrieved, and
John Bull yet ahas his chance. Recent misfor-
tunes ought to awaken the British to a course
less bumptious and more energetic than has yet
been pursued. Patriotism is not dead among
the people! and will readily respond to a proper
call. Politics seems to be the most dangerous
symptom OF the malady at present, and only
when IL can be allayed will the prospect OF re-
covery be improved. The next few weeks will
mark an important era in the history Of the Brit
ish empire.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

girl who IS accustomed to a limousine 70
marry = man who has no means of rid
ing except a motorcycle. e."-Washington
star
strenuous Feminist (pompously) 80 NV
dear sir, | have some plans for the pro-
motion OF peace on which / am seeking
orga nized action. And. by the way, 1
want to propose 70 you
Business Man Cnervously)-Sorry, Miss
Pepper. to decline the honor. but will
be brother to you.-Baltimore American.
Now. wife. II we are going into the
poultry business here Is an opportunity.
Neighbor Wombat has some hens he will
sell us cheap
"Oh. ! wouldn't get secondhand fowls.
Better start with new models / say
Louisville Couricr-Journal.
Yes sir; in case we were invaded your
home would not be safe your house
might he destroyed. your wife and chill
dren-"
Pacifist-Say no more; I'll call up my
insurance agent at once.-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

In reorganizng the School board commit
tees. would it not be good idea to recognize
the usefulness Of all the members instead OF
merely those elected on the citizens ticket last
year3 With the enlarged scope and activities
OF the public schools following the annexation
OF South Omaha and Dundee there must be
work enough to keep every member busy every
minute he can devote to duties deyolved upon
him
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

The newspaper humorist went courting
He stayed late. very late, so late that the
old man called down to his daughter,
yet?''
mo, SIR answered the funny man,
we are holding the form for an impor-
tant decision"
And the old man went back to bed won
dering If they would keep house or live
with him.-Boston Transcript
Are there no social distinctions in your
American democracy"
"Oh, yes. 1t wouldn't do at all for
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

The New York World. stauneh champion OF
the democratic administration, refers to Senator
Gore OF Oklahoma 'as being moro definite in his
opposition to the president than any OF his pro-
German colleagues except those like Senator
o'Gorman and Senator Hitchcock" II the World
keeps on this way 1t will make it awful hard for
these worthy senators to pretend to their con-
stituents to answering devotion to the cause of
President Wilson and get away with il.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12
LAUGHING GAS.

Mrs. Al met Mrs swellton. the presl-
dent OF the Home for the Aged, today
and gave her $40 for IL. which 1 couldn'
well afford.
Mrs. B.-Heaven will reward you.
Mrs. Alt has already. She invited me
to luncheon.-BostOn Transcript.
do YOU know the nature OF an oath,
madam"
We'll. / ought to, sir. We've just
moved. and my husband has been laying
the carpets.'-Topeka Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

More married than single men reported for
service in Great Britain during the recent re-
cruiting rally Patriotism explains the differ
enee In part only. Eagerness to learn new fight
Ing methods no doubt supplied an impulse.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

In less than two days after the allies backed
away from Gallipoli the Teutons produced
statement OF the cost Of the blunder figured
down to pfennig. German efficiency and speed
shine in the bookkeeping department
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Senator John sharp Williams expressed re.
greet that congress is compelled to meet at this
time. The Mississippi senator senses the ma
jority view.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Pretty good bunch OF people in that exhibit
Of omaha's bank directors. taking them all to-
gether.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Brother George w. Perkins is another To-
quacious statesman who does not seem to know
when silence is golden.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

doctors are too solemn to rank as humor-
lists, yet they suggest that pressing the feathers
is the best means Of losing your grip.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

The only pity is that these wonderful con-
gressmen OF ours did not think to Introduce their
various bills Ito make war impossible" before
the present great war broke loose.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Az any rate Nebraska bullmoosers are not
confronted with any factional differences as to
who shall wear the delegate badges at third
party conclave.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

An economic war OF nations is predicted as
an appendix TO the present struggle. BY that
time the average consumer may be so habituated
to war operations that an appendix will not
yield thrill
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

"our foreign policy makes laughing stock
of the whole worid."-Ex- Senator Depew
Yes but it's no laughing matter and we be,
lieve the American people are waking up to the
true situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

There is no mIstaking the upward tendency
Of the powder industry
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

On both sides there is great longing for peace
An Unconditional war critic like Major Moraht speaks
OF the desoaton OF the trenches of the severe
pressure the souls of hundreds thousands of the
educated classes. Things are very different in
France and Russia. The feeling is not unknown IN
England. II may be only question OF seeking the
way out The present winter will find many people
In Europe looking for II eagerly. Generals may be
preparing for drive against salonki against DEypt
against the German lines in Flanders and Champagne
But we take 1t that men are also preparing kind
OF drive towards peace
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

The Bees advertising columns are the best
guide for January bargain-hunters
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

A lawyer who can "run like sixty" wastes
his energy IL headed for the federal bench
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Cold wave flags wigwas message of Joy to
the ice man.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

When in doubt play safety first by calling
doctor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Among Germanys enemies the situation is stln
more complex II talking OF peace is a confession of
weakness they dare not venture the thing publicly
II would confirm Germanys claims with regard to the
military situation, For Germany holding out is TO
some extent matter of choice For the allies II Is
matter of necessity. Time Is undoubtedly with them
But the time needed for victory is so indefinitely
long, and the sacrifices necessary are so definitely
assured, that the allies well think worth while
to bring about the meeting OF minds in which the
realities OF the situation shall be recognized. The
crucial facts these decisive victory is In sight
for neither party Victory" when II does come will
be measured by shreds and fragments Both sides
speak Of holding out But the statesmen on either
side must have idea OF what they are holding
out for. Knowing this they must be Weighing the
bitter cost Of holding out against the risks involved in
making overtures OF peace
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12
Thought for the Day

SeIectsU y Nat''eFI''s NI0Fse
Look 10 this day
For Il is LIFE, the vsry Life Of LVs;
In as brisf course lies GH the varieties and real
ifiss Of your sIistsncs;
The bliss Of grO,Oth, the glory Of action, the
splendoT Of beauty
For yesterday is but a dream, and tOmOrroto IS
only vision;
BustOday ,oslI IiVed, makes every ySsterday
dream Of happinsss,
And susry Tomorrow, vision Of hope.
From the Sanskrn
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12
The Second Winter


rT,HE upfare Of heavy fighting the Russo-Gslcisu
frontier reminds that winter in itself need no'
force suspension Of operations There were Dig
rnidwinter battles a year ago in east Prussia IN
Champagne and on the Aisns. II there ts pause IN
the west and In Balkans Il be because WINTER
has not settled down on these regions as II has on
Russia But u also well TO recall that the conflicts
Of last winter impressive enough by the standard OF
previous wars not up 70 the great encoun
ters Of present The decisive battles OF the war
the Marne Ypres West Galcia-were fought In the
fall or spring. Ready though all the armies are
for sacrifice. there limits TO human endurance
and on both sides the leaders have recognized that
they must have suitable weather before they can eau
upon their men for the best that Is in them Winter
therefore, is the OF preparation The new
levies receive their final training Guns and ammuni-
tion are piled UP. Positions are mapped and studied
to the mnutest point It after winters prepa-
ration that the British delivered their first great as
saun OF the war at Neuve Chappelle last March. Il
with phalanx built during cold weather that
the Teuton armies shattered the Russian line In
Gaicia in May. Now that the has become more
than ever a OF engineering and mechanics. the
trenches are for the time being OF less Importance
than what goes behind the battle lines
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 10 them. Ad-
dress will be changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

For Germany she balances her books for the
year the account stands somewhat follows; On
the credit side her visible conquests in the west
in Russia in the Balkans and the unbroken spirit OF
her people. In the west she has reached the limit of
her offensive but is not impossible that in the
and in the south she may to fresh victories.
On the debit side is her food probem-not nsuperabie
but still problem There is the consideration that
her strategic problem is not solved but that the ring
Of her enemies is still unbroken, the Balkans after
Russia. and when the Balkans disposed Of Russia
again. Prospects OF separate peace have disap-
peared At home there is q desire for peace TO this
extent that large section OF the population does
think annexation OF territory worth fighting for any
longer, desirable in any Germany is in the
anomalous position of claiming victory on points
and at the same time asserting that she hold out
for victory that needs years OF untold sacr-
flee to be demonstrated is hardly a victory
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-12

the winter 1916 is likely to witness kind OF
operations for which the time was not ripe
year ago. The in the trenches will be thinking
OF peace and peace will be In the minds of the leaders
and the statesmen. It is time for invertorying and
casting UP accounts. Bethmann-Hollweg did not say
the word when he declared in the Reichstag
month ago that II must be the allies who ask for
peace The allied statesmen did not the last word
when they reiterated their determination to fight to
the end and reasserted the formula Of no separate
peace That is part of the game. Unofncially, we
may take It that inkng OF the terms which
Germany would be willing to make peace has reached
the allied capitals; and the other way about. Pre-
csely winter Is time OF feversh preparations
for a continuance OF the war II is time when gov
'ernments may be induced to ask Themselves what
will be the advantage of going Germany says. in
effect 81 have another half million almost ready
to take the field in April England says. Here Is
another million and a half volunteers and con-
scripts whom I throw into the scale" Russia
acts rather than speaks. Her armies. the
offensive the reply the German contention
that Russia is OF &C. And within the national from
tiers the separate governments engaged in heart
to-hear talks with their people Food recruits
on casualties topics that press for
in the long winter evenings
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

What does Christmas mean to
you?
Sit down alone toni hi and think
it over.
lit means merely the trading Of
a few gifts with a few fgiznds, the
filing of some children $ stock
ings, a gorging Of dinner, a drowsy
smoke and an afternoon nap, some.
thing is wrong with your heart
and with your head If this is all
it means to you, your particular
brand Of Christmas spirit IS no
better ebaa the candles on your
family tree. It's rays shine for
home consumption only.
Yet this is the exclusive, comfor-
Portable selfish way mcst of Us eel
sbrate the hottest day Of the year,
What a parody on the spirit that
drew the three wise men TO the
in Palestine, tha brought
the first Iay of hope 10 the poor
and oppressed, that sent martys
singing to their death, that spurred
huge armies on to the Crusades,
aud rhot Loe iigas tl,r177ry17 f,Ya
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
AdamSOn Has Framed A New
Railroad Bill.

Washington, Dec. 8.-Congress,
having heard President Wilson
outline in his annual message Wed
nesday the programme of legisla-
ton he hopes to see enacted, in
the short session, turned its atten-
ton to the legislative work ahead
of it. In both House and Senate
the Presidents recommendations,
particularly for railroad legislation,
were being closely scrutinized.
A bill embodying the Presidents $
suggestions for railroad legislation
has been prepared by Chairman
Adamson of the House Commerce
committee for submission as soon
as Attorney General Gregory passes
on its constitrtionality, and Chair
man Newlands of the Senate c m
merce committee has arranged to
take up the proposed legislation at
a committee meeting today Chair
man Henry Of the House Rules
committee had All engagement to
confer with the Presiden Wednes.
day night regarding rules to ex-
oediate railroad and other 'egisla-
zion through the House
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
R R, Men Stand On Side Lines.

Washington, Dec, s. .-Attorneys
representing the government are
combating the railroads attempt
to set aside the Adamsen eight
hour law.
I'VE are not gcing to employ at
torneys, = said Grand Chief Stone,
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, in his address to the
American Federation OF Labor con-
vention at Baltimore.
We are going to be an inter
ested spectator on the side lines.
We are going 20 see the railroad
corporations Of this country fight
the government they live under.
Il think the railroads had the
idea that we were going to employ
attorneys and use up all the funds
we had IN these organizations to
fight injunction suits, because in
the neighborhood of 5000 of them
will be filed, which would mean
employing about 3, 900 attorneys.
Had the railroads wanted to be
fair in testing the constitutionality
of the law they would have selected
some one suit and made test case
Of 1t.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

whatever is intended for insertion must be
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writer, not necessarily for publication, but as
guarantee of good faith
subscribers changing their address will please
notify this Office, giving old and new address to
insure regular delivery Of paper.
We do not hold ourselves responsible Tor any
views or opinions expressed in the articles OF
communications of correspondents.
Communications solicited from secretaries ol
all societies and organizations, and should be
addressed to THE BUTLER COUNTY PRESS, go
Market Street, Hamilton, Ohio.
The publishers reserve the right TO relect any
advertisements at aEy time
Advertising rates made known on application
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

PETITIONS are now being circu.
lated by the different unions
throughout the county for The mi
tiating of and amendment to the
Workman Compensation Law
keeping Liability Insurance com
panies from writing compensation
ia this state There are sall many
working men who have not gned
these petitions Il is quite a 5it Of
work to secure signatures on these
petitions because nearly every man
asked to sign them needs some ex
plauation In order to do this IT
takes time and as the time IS get
ting short for fling these petitions,
all trades unionists should assist in
having these petitions signed i'm
mediately. The work can be done
more sooner If the union men in|
the different shops would circulate
them at the noon hoer The petit
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
CigarmakerS Demand More.

Hamilton, Ontario, Dec. s.
About 800 union cigarmakers are
on strike. They are asking an in
crease OF ST per 1000 for hand
made cigars and SO cents per 1000
for machine. mold cigars. The pres
ent wage average is $12. so a week,
and the increase would mean an
additional l cent for every 15 cigars
made on a basis of 800 cigars
made every week.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
FRIDAY, DECEMBER s, 1915.

Fnts,ed al the Posfo6ice al Hamilton, OHIO, as
Second Class Maii Matter.
IssuHD WEEKLY AT SIG MARKET STREET,
HAMILTON, OHIO.
HOME TELEPHONE S08
BELL I2e6-X.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

The Mansfield Convention of the
Ohio State Federation of Labor,
1915, outlined the legislative de
mands Of the Trade Union Move
meut in Ohio when ii unanimously
adopted the final report and recon
mendation of its committee on Leg
islation. Those recommendations
provided
l. Regulating and limiting the use
of the injunction.
2. Prohibiting the importation of
strike breakers.
3. Prohibiting the exercise Of police
authority by others than those in con-
troll of the State
4 That the incoming executive
board and the legislative agent be in-
structed to prepare ana introduce in
the next general assembly a bill to
amend the Workmen $ Compensation
Act, prohibiting seIf-fnsurers under
the act from transferring their insur-
ance risks to liability insurance com-
pan1es.
s. Eight Hours for women work
ers.
8. Providing for the Australian
ballot system at primaries
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
More people succumb to worry than
tb the things they worry about.
FIGHT TO ORGANIZE.
Formation Of Labor Unions by Work

Formation Of Labor Unions by Work
men Generally Recognized.
1t was q surprise to many people to
read the announcement from Washing
ton that in the supreme court suits
have been docketed from West Vir-
ginia to test the right Of men to organ
iEe labor unions. No particulars have
been vouchsafed but the statement Is
clearly made that such Is the purpose
Of the litigation
The right of labor to organize for its
own benefit and for the promotion of
Its purposes has been conceG.aa r-- $50. -.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

naiftis Even IS such right given q
quasi recognition in the special exemp-
tion III its favor in the Clayton act.
The disfavor with which the law looks
upon combinations of all kinds is not
extended to labor unions, and these or
CARNATIONS, indorsed by statutory reg
ulation, always have had standing In
court. 1t Will be singular and sur
prise If at this time doubt is thrown
upon the right of workmen to organize.
There is no reason in fact, If there
should be found one In law, why labor
should not bind together for every
proper and legitimate purpose, even
when that purpose is to enforce its de
mands for higher compensation and
certainly when the purpose is to secure
more favorable working conditions.
All such emands are subject to the
same rule of reason and justice that
would be applied in every other case
and the public is prompt to weigh and
pass judgment 1t Is n question always
whether they are justified by condi-
tions. equitable and therefore attain
able. Public opinion is an infallible
court of appeal in such cases, and its
Endorsement seldom fails to mean sue
cess.
The public has but single standard
of justice, and it applies it without
prejudice and partisanship.-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
Method In His Madness.
Sandy (who is working up his better
half for snail loan)-Ye ken weel,
Maggie, if you wis tae dee l should
gang daft. Mrs. Sandy-An' then ye'd
marry again. | suppose. Sandy-Na,
ma. | woudna gang as daft as that
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
loo Rln a Pill

whats that thing, docY'
"That's the medicine ball / bought
you"
"Then I'm afraid there is no hope
for me"
"Why notY
Il never can swallow that Youngs-
town Telegram
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

tions must be in III few days, so
get busy. No working man should
refuse to sign one of these peti-
tiors.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08
Eireworks.

Fireworks are said to have been first
used in Europe in the city of Florence
In 1860.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-12-08

Endorsed BY the Trades and Labor
Council OF Hamilton, Ohio.
Endorsed by the MiddIetown Trades
and Labor Council of Middielown o.
Endorsed by the Labor Legislative
League of Butler, PrebIe and Mont
gOmery Counties.
Endorsed by Metal Trades Council
of Hamilton Ohio.
Endorsed by the United Trades and
Labor Council, Dayton, Ohio.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-02-25

In order to promote
and maintain health
special attention must
be paid to the Stomach,
Liver and Bowels.
They must be kept
Strong and vigorous and
should perform their
duties with regularity.
W en- weakness is
manifested, remember,