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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
Another Diabolical Plot Discovered.

The astutc editor Of the Omaha Double
Header, who can see as deep into milestone as
the next one, and who has little trouble in look
ing both ways at the same time, has unearthed
another diabocai plot promoted by the republic
cans. 1t is no more nor less than cunningly
contrived plan to put the democrats into deep,
dark hole no matter how they vote on the bone
dry" measure, now worrying the majority in the
Legislature. If the conclusions Of the eminent
editor Of the esteemed Double-Headcr are correct
and who can doubt they ares--the democrats
have been warned just in the nick o time. All
they have to do now is to eyade the trap set for
them with such fendish cunning, but exposed by
the omniscience Of their philosopher, guide and
friend. This may be accomplished by passing a
law that will meet his editorial approval He
does not say what kind Of law he wants, but
leaves the impression that it ought to be 50
framed as to please both the bone dry and the
sopping wet elements of his party at one and the
same time and all the glory will thus rebound TO
the clever democrats, who alone can achieve such
an acme Of legislative accomplishment. At any
rate, the devilishness Of the republican schemers
has been unmaskcd and exposed, which shows
the value of having an ever watchful sentry on
guard. &
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
Crop Conditions in Nebraska.

A consultation Of experts to consider the win
ter wheat situation in Nebraska should not be
made the basis for alarm. This crop is in bad
shape the continued cold dry weather has dam
aged it extensively, more than half the planting
being hopecssly lost. But this is not fatal, nor Ne
braska is not one-crop state, and plenty Of time
remains for reseeding the area Of the destroyed
winter wheat crop, and spring wheat, oats or corn
may be substituted, with an assurance of profit
able yield. The meeting in Omaha ought to be
serviceable, for it came in time to secure con-
certed action to the end that the best means be
adopted to avert possible disaster. Intelligent
farmers will realize the emergency and will CO.
operate to the end that Nebraska soil be put to
the best use and be made to produce continually.
Abnormal weather conditions will not always pre-
vail, and busy season Of planting and cultiyatng
awaits the farmer in Nebraska, with reasonable
certainty Of another bountiful harvest in the fall
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
People and Events

Traffic courts of New York are steadily refus-
ing money from speed maniacs caught in the act.
A minimum of FIVE days in jail is becoming
regular treatment in chronic cases.
A number of buildings in New York city have
recently been insured against war damage-bom-
bardments explosions and incendiary fires.
Lloyds of London took the business at half of
per cent. just like finding money.
Arthur Legrasse, a youngster of 49, frail and
feminine just ended run Of four years in the
role of housemaid in Fall River, Mass. He might
have prospered in the disguise indefinitely if he
had contented himself with maids wages, but
he persisted in sequestering loose coin and fell
from grace and skirts.
Convict striped suits are no longer fashionable
among New York states involuntary guests.
Albany and Onandago county penitentiaries, the
last to cling to the stripes recently joined the rest
Of the state in sending them to the ragbag. Gray
suits have been substituted. They are less con-
spicuous and free from the evil reputation of
stripes.
Several eastern railroads are giving practical
boost to gardening, particularly the planting and
cultivation OF potatoes. The Lehigh Valley road
is fitting up a "spud special which will 60 over
the lines and give demonstrations of seed treat
ment. the benefits Of spraying and other expert
information for the benefit Of enterprising
growers.
An ndiscreet pacihst named Geo. Kroncke,
president of the school board Of Madison, Wis,
is charged in local prints with having rebukcd the
principal of the high school for having permitted
a patriotic demonstration by the students, fol-
lowed by salute Of the flag Local newspapers
demand the resignation Of Kroncke, which is let
ting him off easy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
In Fairness to the Railroads.

Grand Island, Neb., March 2S.--To
the Editor of The Bee: Through these
columns about four years ago / adj
vocated and upheld the railroads in
being entitled to more compensation,
not only in passenger service but in
freight traffic revenue. | still am of
that opinion, as / was then, and j
sincerely believe they are justly de-
serving of liberal increase in freight
rates in the face of the advance in
rolling stock and railroad supplies in
general. Through the wage contro-
versy recently settled 1t becomes
manifestly more convincing to the
states and people and employees who
are loyal to-a corporation whose fore
most interest is the welfare Of the
public at large. and that corporation
is the railroad which is the peer of all
when 1t comes to progressiveness in
all things. Therefore the railway COM
mission should grant a fair increase
in freight rates in proportion to the
advance of railroad equipment and
wage increase of their employees.
Railroads are SO much unjustly
criticized even by some of the en-
ployes, who are well-paid men. Why?
Simply because these people do not
stop and realize what their employers
have to contend with in handling a
great financial problem in operating a
railroad system. like to see men get
a good living wage for their services.
No railroad believes in starving their
men, not for one minute. on the other
hand, they want well-fed men. II
men are not getting enough to suffi-
GENTLY keep them in comfortable cir
cumstanceS It's not because the COM
pany and its officials want that condi-
ton to exist.
wages, have better working conditions
treat the public patrons with more re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
Again the Impractical Mr.. Bryan.

William Jennings Bryan makes public appeal
that congress take no action that may involve the
nation in war without first trying out his talk
it-overfor-a-year" plan and, in event that proves
Of no avail, submitting the entire subject to a
referendum vote Of the people Of the United
States. This is again the impractical Mr.. Bryan!
AS to Mr. Bryans motives in thus thrusting
himself forward to embarrass the president by
insstence on his own peculiar personal views at
this crucial time, we are undecided. Surely he
does not fail to realize the fact that the United
States has broken off diplomatic relations with
Germany and sent the German ambassador home
because of the persistence in submarine ruthless
ness. Whatever our proper course Of action may
be, it is up to the members Of congress to say
one way or the other, and they can wait for
further instructions from their respective constt-
uencies, just as renewal OF submarine activity was
ordered by the German war council without any
referendum vote of the German people. All Mr.
Bryan's plan would do, would be simply to con-
tinue over, with our apparent acquiescence, the
present conditions precipitated upon us over our
repeated protests.
In this connection it is worth recalling that
it was William Jennings Bryan who, as secretary
OF state, signed the note OF protest sent to the
kaiser in May, 1915 with the warning that Ger
many would be held to Strict accountability"
for unfriendly acts, which accountability he now
would have congress enforce by consuming an
other year in interchanging war notes. The
kaiser could ask for nothing more.
Nobody hereabouts wants to go to war except
as last resort, but II we are forced into war to
defend our rights, we must have something to
fight with besides investigating committees and
ferendun1s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
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Her electrician lover could not UNDER
stand her rejection Of his offer"
'Why couldn't 2"
'He couldn't make her explain how a de-
cided negative could be so positive. "-Balt-
more American.
"Say, II you're running to fish your little
boy out o. the mill pond you're too later
"Oh, good heavensi" .. ..
yep. he crawled out hissef"-Harper's
Magazine.
James says he believes In signs for
everything"
rs he that superstitious?"
ut isn't superstition. It's business He
paints 'em."--Baltimore American.
Mrs. Blank-I suppose, Willie you are
glad that spanking has gone out Of fashion.
Wiilie-Huh. 1t always takes my folks
a couple of years to catch up with the
Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

spect through courtesy Of the en-
ployers, and give the general public
as a whole rs per cent better service,
more for their money, and, in any
other way you may look at il than
any corporation or other manufacture
ing business Of any Importance, serv-
ing the public.
The railroads never cease in trying
to build up and help the progress Of
any community through which they
operate, and l hope to see them
granted an increase In both passenger
and freight rates and we will all be
benefited either directly or indirectly.
V. A. BAN Employe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
NEBRASKA EDITORS.

Willard Martin of Ponca will become editor
and publisher Of the Allen News April l.
Ivan N. Adair has transferred his interest
In the lease Of the Ponca Advocate to his
partner, William NJ. Wright.
Max Wilcox. Junior editor of the Bridge
port News-Bladc. was married last week to
Miss Mae Pauble Of Sidney, Neb.
Flint E. Holmes. editor Of the Holbrook
Observer. has added Cranston newspaper
press to the equipment of his plant.
The Chadron Journal Is having plans
drawn for a new building. which Il expects
to have completed within ninety days.
Hastings Tribune; Suit for $4,000 dam
age has been started against the editor Of
the Tribune because q wrong initial was
used in connection with mans name. Nexti
Mrs. L. E. Compton has sold the Greeley
Citizen to Edward p. Curran Of Columbus.
The transfer will be made this week. Mrs.
Compton has been editor Of the Citizen for
eighteen years.
H. II. Pesse, whose picturesque and fore
ible English has given the Beemer Times
more than statewide reputation, has sold
the paper to D. B. Mayheld Of Stanton. Mr..
Pcase has been appointed rail carrier on a
rural route running out Of Beemcr.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

The steel trust joins the copper trust and the
Bethlehem people in cutting prices for govern
ment work on basis Of the average price for
ten years past. Other lines Of big business are
undertaking government war work on a margin
Of 10 per cent above cost. What the vendors Of
food products will do to show their patriotism
is not diyulged Until the contrary is shown the
public will assume they will not capitalize gov
eminent stress for a squeeze.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

One branch Of the California legislature unani-
mously approved a new and attractive thought
embodied in bill The bill makes It INSIDE
meanor to solicit from candidates for office sub
seriptions to any cause or benefit" or touch"
them with tickets for balls, parties and like in
situations of shake-down. Coast states are
prolific in new thoughts but none makes more
touching appeal to craftsmanship than this.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Italians and Austrians engaged in
severe battle at Gorilla.
Allies reported discovery Of four
Teutonic submarine base among the
Greek Islands.
Official report of the sinking of the
Franco Russian hospital ship Portu-
gal In the Black Sea, with loss Of
nearly 100 lives.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

It must certainly be tough on our old friend,
Edgar Howard, when his job Of lieutenant-gov-
ernor keeps him so busy that he has to excuse
himself from writing for his own paper. Next
time Edgar" will follow his own advice to news
paper men to keep out Of political Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Mr.. NJ. Elgutter. the well known
Farnam street clothing merchant, who
has been sick for some months, was
suddenly taken worse and his son,
who has been attending Harvard, has
been sent for.
ored to keep the festive fact of its
being his birthday from his friends, q
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

EITHER way, republican could be elected
to succeed Neville in 1918 and the legislature
and state house be returned to the control Of
republicans World Herald
II surely looks that way--not only either
way" but "any way"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Benson and Florence come into the big tent
with due bills amounting to S3l4,s00. Not much
Of load as such additions go, but with what has
gone before insures father few more open pores
for perspiration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

In the rush to the legislative finish belated
bills suffer "sanguinary losses" Many petted
darling, smothcrs in the trenches and promising
hopefuls get the axe All Of which goes to show
that Germany does not monopolze "ruthlessness."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
,IQDAY


Rubbers should be worn for only a
short time during wet weather and
should be removed as soon as they
are not needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Pen pictures Of the CHASTITY side Of battlehelds
for the moment mock the heroics of war. That
Is all. Horrors are disagreeable and soon for
gotten. Deeds Of courage, achievement, sacrifice
alone survive to tighten the dirge Of death and
gloss the actual side Of human savagery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
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Worlds Largest Horse Markets

Ord, Neb., March 27-To the Editor
Of The Rec: Please print in The Bees
Letter Box the names of the two
largest horse markets of the world.
r. r. No. 2. CHESTER TRAVIS.
Note-St. Louis, first. and Chicago.
next.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

The only objection against Billy" Sundays
invasion Of New York comes from base ball re-
porters. The latter contend that the lingo Of the
profession is designed for written, nor spoken,
words
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

The Navy department declines to loosen the
muzzlc on Rear Admiral Bradley D. Fiske.
Josephus evidently fears the admiral might say
something worth while and divert public atten-
ton from the secretary's copious vocal efforts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

With wool prices edging up to so cents
pound the fockmasters Of the west, in munifcenc
Of profits, threaten the golden eminence Of thu
potato barons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

A bone dry law with wet" trimmings is ]
prospect for Nebraska. Nothing like novelty I
command attention!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Americas real squirt Of patriotic service
awaits the bugle call Of Colonel Bryan. When
that trumpet sounds million men will rally to
the colors within twenty-four hours. The colonel
said so. And the colonel Is some prophet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

As usual New York state leads as a munihcent
spender. In three years the state budget jumped
from $4S,0O0.0oo to $72,00o0oO, and the lawmakers
are rustiing for new sources Of taxation as
earnestly as a warning power.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

BY simple twist of the pen steel pipe gets
boost Of $40 ton. The historic lead pipe cinch
yields the pcnnant to the modern steel pipers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

1t must be the war germs in the air that pre-
cipitated that vaccination war upon us.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
This Day In History.

1789-House Of representatives of
the first congress organized, with
Frederic A. Muhlenburg Of Pennsyl-
vania as speaker.
181S-Congress awarded gold
medal to General William Henry Har-
rison.
= 1S42-John Fiske. historian. born
at Hartford, Conn. Died at Glouces-
ter. Mass. July 4, 1901.
1S56-Crimean war ended with the
signing of the treaty of Paris between
Russia and the allies.
1863--Prince George of Denmark,
brother of Queen Alexandra Of Eng
land, proclaimed king of Greece.
1867-Public announcement OF the
treaty by which the United States pur-
chased Alaska from Russia.
1S70-Fifteenth amendment to the
federal constitution went into force.
1874--Victorious British troops
by Queen Victoria.
1S94-Jane G.. Austin. novelist, died
in Boston. Born in Worcester, Feb.
rs, 1881.
1910-King George Of Greece is
sued royal decree for the revision of
the constitution, ending the regime of
the military league.
The Day We Celebrate.
Ernest G.. Harwood of HARDWOOD &
HARDWOOD. real estate, is IS years old
today. He was born In Fullerton,
Neb, and has been in the real estate
business for twelve years.
William G. Besler. president and
general manager of the Central Rail-
road of New Jersey, born at Gales
burg. Ill, fifty-three years ago today.
DR.. Alexander C. Humphreys, presi-
dent of Stevens Institute of Technol-
ogy, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, six
ty-six years ago today.
Mary Wilton Calkins, professor of
philosophy at Wellesley college, born
at Hartford, Conn, fifty-four years
ago today.
James A. Hamill, representative in
congress Of the Twelfth New Jersey
district, born at Jersey City. N. j.,
forty years ago today.
De Wolf Hopper, one Of the veteran
actors of the musical comedy stage.
born In New York City, fifty-nine years
ago today.
Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Former President William Fl. Taft
Is announced as the chief speaker at a
big mass meeting to be held in Chi
cago tonight in the interest Of pre-
paredness.
The democratic members of the
house hold their caucus today to de-
eide upon their plan Of organization
for the sixty-flfth congress
Problems of transportation In case
of war are expected to receive atten-
81 t,A he, I'D <.f +v,n 10 akn
citation of Car Service Managers at its
annual convention to be held today in
Philadelphia.
Fifty years ago today the United
States senate received from President
Andrew johnson a message contain
ing the surprising announcement that
a treaty had been negotiated with the
car of Russia for the purchase of all
that part Of the continent known as
Russian America, and now embraced
in the territory of Alaska.
Storyette Of the Day.
what is land around here worth
an acre?" asked the stranger In the
auto, as he pulled up beside the man
in the buggy.
''Well," replied. the man in the
buggy, "that depends. Are you a
prospective purchaser"
II am" replied the man in the auto.
"Well.' said the man in the buggy.
'land around here to you would be
worth $40 an acre. but to me 1t would
be worth about SIT an acre."
How does that Gomez" asked the
man In the auto.
II am the assessor" replied the man
in the buggy.-Minneapoli Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

large number Of them gathered him
in" and an impromptu banquet was
the result.
George W. Tillson was appointed
city engineer in place of Andrew Rose
water, lately resigned.
Colonel C. s. Higgins purchased
from s. A. Rogers the property at the
corner of Twelfth and Douglas now
occupied by f. Dellone. The colonel
intends to erect five-story hotel on
the property.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Modjeska,
Count Bozenta and Mr.. and Mrs Os-
car Gunkel occupied lower box at
Modjeska's performance of Twelfth
Night" at Boyd's.
The Patrick farm, comprising about
$50 acres, was sold to W. H. Under
wood Of Kansas City for $615.000.
The, interesting play, above the
Clouds" given by the ladies and gen.
tlemen of the Saratoga Lyceum, will
be repeated by special request at Ly-
ceum hall, when Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fl.
Baer and Jean Ruby will assist in the
program.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

II pays to advertise! If you harbor any doub
about it, ask the recruiting officer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Omaha's wheel tax ordinance remains, as 1t
were caught in the cogs Of the judicial machinery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Omaha, March 29.--To the Editor
of The Bee: Please~let me express
my sentiment, which have also sent
to President Wilson:
1.-The mothers of Nebraska have
looked to you as man of peace; they
have hoped and trusted in your peace
full aims; they have believed that, with
the glorious vision of a high minded
statesman, you would find, in the ire
mendous issues now confronting our
beloved country, practical applica-
ton of those exalted thoughts which
you have SO frequently expressed with
such force and beauty. Still hoping
and trusting In that masterful states
manship that has thus far kept us out
of war, / entreat you by all that is
inspiring in the idea of patriotism,
and imploreWou by all that is sacred
and holy in the name of mother. to
save us from that unspeakable catas-
trophe to which we are now so near.
From the depths of their souls, the
mothers of Nebraska call to you for
peace.
MRS, BERTHA GETZSCHMAN,"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
MRS. BERTHA GETzscHMAN."


Omaha, March 2S.--To the Editor
Of The Bee: / believe every loyal
American citizen should be a secret
service man and in close touch with
the secret service department. Then
every foreigner who might be the least
bit tainted" could be watched. There
are many ways to be of material as
sistance to your Uncle Sam aside
from carrying musket. Every COM
munity should have branch of the
secret service department and the ut
most care should be exercised in ad-
hitting members Isn't this sugges-
ton worth acting upon?
j. II. j. BLACK.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30
SAID IN FUN.

Miatress-see here, this chair Is covered
with dust.
Maid-Yessum. guess there amt nobody
been sittin' in 1t lately-New York Times.
Mrs. Simmer-Your husband seems to be
getting thinner every day
Mrs. Portleigh-Yes, poor fellow! But
was getting so awfully stout we had to diet.
Boston Globe
what do you think OF this idea Of burn
ing people In effigy?"
Ppm against It," replied Senator Sorghum.
when fuel is so expensive there's no excuse
for the waste."-Washingto Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-30

Keep eooll Emergencies call for hcadwork,
not heat