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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Democrats Preserving Party Peace.

FORMER Governor Morehead is earnestly en-
gagged in preserving the peace Of the democratic
party in Nebraska by vigorously prosecuting his
personally conducted feud with State Treasurer
Hall. This was acute year and half ago, when
the governor and treasurer were filling the papers
with personal opinions Of ssch other, dressed in
highly colored and calorihc language. Then the
governor threatened the treasurer with several
sorts Of proceedings, none Of which were put
into action. However, the treasurer was COM
PEELED to employ counsel to defend suit, and
now the former governor objects to payment Of
attorneys fees for such service. 1t isn't the
money invoived--it's the principle. The state
treasurer merely sought to defend the constitu-
ton Of the state Of Nebraska against violation
by the governor, and for this must be disciplined.
Democratic state officials, especially treasurers,
must be made to understand that the governor,
IL he too, be democrat can do no wrong, and
that the constitution doesn't apply when it stands
between democrat and his desires
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Each Road In Own Cars.

Presidents Of a number Of the great railroads
are said to have entered into gentleman's agree.
ment to end the car shortage Each road will
use its own cars, and when It gets one Of neigh
boris will send II home as speedily as possible.
II the plan Is carried out agreed upon will not
only solve the car shortage, but will usher in =
milicniai era In transportation The good old ways
of railroading are fading out under the sunlight
Of modern methods, Time was when railroad
might borrow all the rolling stock Of another, and
frequently did, so that sometimes the owner was
put out Of business The box car tracer was a
more important man than the. president Of the
company in those days. and hasn't lost his use
funess yet Traffic men will hear with smile
Of the present plan and will surely wish the presi-
dents we'll in their undertaking. But all rails in
America look alike, and the vagraht box car or
gondola will go numbering across the landscape,
ahead Of or behind the snortng leviathans Of
commerce. with indifference alike to ownership
or ironclad agreements. Illuminate things have
way Of eiuding control and ovefturning plans,
and Il may be some time yet before perfect sys-
TEN Of distributing box cars will be devised.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
People and Events

police surgeon now reports that Harry
Thaws mind is cloudy. Something Of the kind
was reported before and Harry managed to get
away with it.
The will of the late Francis Joseph of Austria
provides for numerous requests to his servants
and attendants, particularly to the assistants who
accompanied his majesty on his hunting tours
you bread wagon drivers have plenty OF
bread but you don't carry enough dough-" re-
marked the leader OF band of holdups to vic
tim in Cincinnati Tickled by his own wit the
holdup returned to the driver the coppers found
in his pocket.
Twelve years ago New York state invested in
prison site to relieve Sing Sing. The job was
abandoned after S250,000 was spent Another site
was picked in 1911 and 100000 spent for land
and plans. This, too, was abandoned. third
commission is seeking location, and is expected
to raise the expense limit of preceding jobs. In
this, as in other ways, the Empire state maintains
It's reputation as the richest pudding In sight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
After Bryan, VINO Else1

Admitting that the republicans have yet to de-
veop the man who can command the position of
acknowledged leadership. II Is obvious to all OBJ
servers that the democrats in this respect have
nothing on their political advcrsants The search
party that goes out to hunt for successor to
Woodrow Wilson among the democrats will have
harder time even than the explorers looking
for material out Of which republican leadership
may spring. Golfers Weekly comments most
aptly on the conspicuous poverty Of craftsmanship
burdening the democratic hosts when it says:
whenever democrat is asked who stands
second to Wilson in the leadership of that party
now and who in the future is likely to succeed
Wilson in leadership it Is only possible to look
baffled and give it up. Undoubtedly as matters
stand, Bryan is the second man in leadership,
but many persons who would be willing to con-
cede that he is, would be very unwilling to
give him a fourth nomination for the pres;-
dency. But after Bryan, who else'"
The question is indeed stumper, as The Bee
has already intimated, and it will keep the demo-
Gratis busy for some time trying to find the an
sWer, .... .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
How Choose the School Board?

As now constituted the school board for
Omaha is made up Of twelve members nomi-
mated by petition and elected at large on non
partisan ballot. Before this method was inaugu-
rated it consisted OF twelve members nominated
as party candidates from the different wards, but
elected at large and before that it consisted Of
twelve members nominated and elected by wards.
A bill pending in the legislature and already
passed one house proposes to go back to the
ward distribution, for which the chief argument
is that it insures representation of all sections
OF the city which is lost under the present system
of election at large.
The Bee is frank to say it does not favor the
ward distribution at all, but our more vital criti-
cism is that a school board OF twelve members is
altogether too large. II seven commissioners can
look after all the affairs of the city, surely no
greater number is needed to look after the affairs
OF the school district. If the school board men,
bership were reduced to five, as It could easily be,
the question Of ward representation would solve
itself for the five would have to be selected with
out reference to ward lines.
The Bee believes we should approach closer
to the commission. plan in our school govern
ment We would devolve the responsible work
upon two well-paid experts, the Institutional side
upon commissioner Of education and the main
tenance Of the physical equipment upon bust
ness manager, leaving financial details to the
treasurer, subject only to small advisory board
not exceeding five in number. This would center
responsibility and produce efficiency as against
present dispersion of authority and lack Of ac-
countability. Merely changing the method Of
election, or legislating present members out of
Office, promises no Improvement and answers no
public demand
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Honey in the Dietary.

Honey is gaining larger share Of attention as
food product from the people Of America The
executive head Of the bee keepers OF the country
says three times as much honey is consumed at
present as three years ago. This is encouraging,
or will be, until the bees find it out and then up
goes the prices, along with other eatables that
were cheap until they came into general use.
Honey has high value as food although it is
more generally consumed for its flavor 1t is
high in carbohydrates, running almost 50 per cent
and quite low in proteids. Containing l,52O
calories per pound, il ranks well up as an energy
producing food. These scientific facts do not
affect its favor, but ii may comfort you some to
know that as you consumed the delectable pan
cake well smeared with the palatable nectar you
really were doing yourself service. Honey de-
serves Its place in the dietary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Thomas Fitzpatrick. a well-known
drys goods man Of Chicago and more
recently of Cleveland, o.. is in the city
negotiating for the purchase Of the
dry goods house Of Tootle, Maui &
Co. Mr.. Fitzpatrick Is genial and
kindly gentleman and good business
man, and strong effort is being made
to have him locate here.
DR.. F. M. McCree. formerly Of Ed
dyville, Ia, but recently moved to
Omaha, called at c. e. Mayne's ONCE
and selected fourteen lots in South
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
b6AR Mr.. kAB,BBlF>
HOW CAN I Av0b TROUBLE
|. VIM mn WIFE?
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YOU CIV POSTPONE ~ Nor
KvOD ~

THE man they picked up on the street
and carried to the hospital was suffering
from knockout drops"
Knockout drops given him on the public
street? Impossible!'
Two bricks fell on his head from a
building he passed."-Baltimor American.
Jimson--rd get married II could ind
sensible, girl
Jobson--I know . nice girl. but don't
think she wants TO marry. At least she re-
fused me.
Jimson-By George, she must be a sensi-
Die girl. introduce me, will you !--Boston
transcript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

II Is suggested that charter convention would
cost Omaha $4,000 No, not the convention
but the three special elections to nominate and
elect the convention members and to ratify or
reject the charter draft are alone what costs. 1t
is only fair to note that the convention members
serve without pay. u
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

While republicans were asleep at the switch"
clause placing first, second and third-cass post
masters under civil service rules slipped into an
appropriation bill. This means life jobs" for
the 4ins," prospect which generates JOY at the
pie counter and corresponding gloom among
cxpcctant "outs."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

No business corporation on earth would main
tain In duplicate the costly machinery which we
maintain to do the business Of local government.
Why county board, board Of city commits
sioners. school board and water board all
operating in the same territory and spending
money out Of the pockets Of the same tax payersl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

Full diplomatic relations between the United
States and Mexico starts in few days Mean
while the bandit army occupies ground evacuated
by American troops indicating that Pancho Villa
expects to start something about the same time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

Men, as well as women, might profit by OBJ
serving the feminine rules for buttonholing law
makers At Lincoln. Very properly the greatest
emphasis Is given to brevity Of speech, which
obviates the risk Of being mistaken for member
Of either house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

No doubt Great Britain will enjoy the reaec-
tons on the moral decay Of India put on the
wireless at Berlin. Considering the stressful
anxietcs Of war, such courtesies coming from the
enemy lends FIRST aid to sayety at home and
Abroad
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

The big six Of the next house Of representa-
tivcs are invited to get together and save tho
country" Unless the tail succeeds in wagging the
dog the political bush-leaguers are mp against the
task Of saving themselves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

deep, impenetrablc silence envelopes Vice
President Marshall. The vocal thunders of sena-
tors fail to dent his armor and the cracks of party
whips in vain break against his muzzle. This is
Toms season Of meditation and preparation for
the Chautsuqua season, when vocal outpourngs
cut some figure IN the high cost of living. Vocal
thrift u Hoosief's long suit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
SMILING LINES.

He-People are saying you married me for
my money.
she--well. had to give them some res
son.--New York Times.
Aren't you worried about prohibition o.
NO" replied Uncle Bill Bottletop.
but you won't be able To get drink"
Whats the difference? II the cost Of
living goes ahead this way won't have
the price Of a drink."-washington Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

X The final order OF business, however, is a sift-
ing committee which will rescue the legislature
from the avalanche Of bills.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

Now let's see il the democratic appeal to
stand by Wilson" includes standing by him in
his veto Of the lteracy test immigration bill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

Scores Of dead-lctter laws already cucumber
the statute books Of Nebraska. Other scores are
billed for the legal scrap heap. The sole achieve
ment d too often only wasted paper and fattened
printing bills
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
One Year Ago In the War.

One Year Ago In Tic Wur'
Allies seized Kun Kale, fort guard
ing entrance to Salonica harbor.
German drive in west checked by
French, Germans holding their gains.
Zeppelin fleet raided English mid
land counties, killing fifty-nine and
inJuring 10l.
British steamer Appam, supposed to
have been lost, brought into Norfolk,
Va, by German prize crew.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

All we can do now is to wait for the ground
hog and invite him to take look first at the de-
pleted coal pile.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Storyette of the Day,

Sturyettc VI tilo Dhy,
Mrs. Jenkins, a regular visitor in
the doctors consulting room, started
on the long story Of her troubles. The
doctor endured 1t patiently and gave
her another bottle. At last she started
out, and the doctor was congratulate
ing himself, when she stopped and
exclaimed:
"Why, doctor. you didn't, look to
see il my tongue was coated"
Il know 1t isn't" YEARLY replied the
medical man. You don't find grass on
race track. n--Epworth Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

After ali these industrial centers for Omaha
are laid out promoters Of residence districts may
take their pick Of what Is left.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

As producer Of stirring events FL Paso
shoves all other Texas towns off the news map
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

The only thing democrats have done to re-
deem their solemn pledge to reduce the high cost
Of living is to increase taxes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

So there was leak in that peace note after
all With so much smoke, it was dead GER
tainty some traces OF fire would be found
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
[TODNY
Health Hint for the Day.

II you have headache you are ad-
vised to lie down, apply cold water
to your brow and drink a small cup
of hot, strong coffee or tea.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

A variation Of iOo>degrees of temperature be-
tween Manitoba and the gulf goes to show that
Uncle Sam observes the medical maxim. Keep
your head cool and your feet warm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

farmer needs no advice from any city
man. When he wants good roads he
will build them. That is fine article
on the same subject. written from
Kenesaw by I. y. Evans. ! indorse
every word written by Frank s. Agnew
in yesterdays daily. My grandfather
fought to defend this nation in the
revolutionary war and two of my
brothers lost their lives defending the
flag in the rebellion. Weybright is not
worthy Of notice.
MRS. MARY A. SUMMERS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Viewed From the Farm.

Malvern, Ia. Jan. 31.--To the Ed
tor of The Bee: / indorse every word
written by C. e. Babbitt of Platts-
mouth with regard to good roads. The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

As farewell performer, January delivered the
punch, all right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Timely lettings and Reminders.


After more than forty-four years
service Colonel John r. Guilfoyle, un-
til recently in command of the Fourth
cavalry at Honolulu, retires from the
army today on his own application.
Tourist'storage charges, wage sched-
ules and other matters Of interest to
garage owners are to be discussed at
the annual convention of thesAmerican
Association of Garage Owners, which
meets today in Chicago.
The annual exhibition Of the Amer
lean Water Color society. comment
Grating the fiftieth anniversary of its
founding, Is to be opened today at the
galleries Of the National Arts club
in New York City.
Vice Chairman William ]. Harris
will become chairman of the Federal
Trade commission today in success
sion to Edward N. Hurley, who has re-
signed the Craftsmanship to enter into
private business in Chicago.
The title of champion automobile
driver for 1916" will be officially
awarded to Dario Resta at dinner to
be given in Chicago tonight under the
auspices Of the Chicago Automobile
club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

Omaha without seeing them, paying
a nominal sum to bind the bargain,
and within three days from the date
Of purchase he was offered sl,400 for
: his bargain. .u..
At the annual meeting of the Oma-
ha Loan and Building association the
three retiring members of the board
of directors Messrs. Long, Andreen
and Forsyth, were reelected, while
Samuel Rees and Mr.. Parmalee were
elected to fill vacancies.
William A. Beatty, a young and en-
terprising business man Of Chicago,
has recently located here and gone
into partnership in the real estate and
loan business with Major T. S. Clark
son.
c. e. Mayne, ]. s. McCague and
Erastus A. Benson have made appli-
cation to the county commissioners
for the right-of-way for a street car
line from West Cunning along the
Military road to Benson, which petit
ton was granted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01

Council Bluffs, Ia, Jan. SOTO the
Editor of The Bee: For some reason
Frank Agnew seems to be very much
incensed at the white voters of the
south; also brags about his ancestry,
which, according to his claim, must
date back to the early pilgrims. Even
though his ancestors came over in the
Mayfower does that make him any
better than other honest !God-fearing
men? There are many naturalized
Americans who came to the United
States to get away from the retrictions
Of liberty In the old country, only to
find that personal liberty ID fast be-
coming thing Of the past in this
much advertised land of the free and
home Of the brave. And as for the
republican voters, If the negroes were
allowed the full use Of the ballot there
would be no democratic party in the
south and all whites would be under
the domination of the black race in
the southern states. G. q.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
This Day in History.

luhs LAY III llstOFys
1733-First English settlers arrived
in Georgia and located on the present
site of Savannah.
1775--Provincial congress Of Massa-
chusetts, consisting of upwards Of 300
members, met at Cambridge.
1S01---Thomas Cole, the artist, who
said he would give his left hand IL,
by so doing, he might say he was born
in the United, States, born in England.
Died at Catskill N. Y, February II,
1S48.
1s2o--First Odd Fellows lodge in
America, Washington lodge No. l of
Baltimore, received charter from
the Duke of York's lodge at Preston,
England.
1S3S-John Ericsson received his
first patent for the screw propeller.
1850-The Galena & Chicago rail-
road was opened to Elgin, ILL.,
1S54-First train over a uniform
gauge from Buffalo to Erie and Chi
cago.
18s0--Pennington of New Jersey
was elected speaker of the house Of
representatives after balloting nearly
two months.
1S71--House OF representatives
abolished the test oath.
1S92-Supreme court of the United
States decided the Nebraska guberna-
torial contest in favor of Pames b.
Boyd.
1s04-William Fl. Taft succeeded
Elihu Root as secretary of war.
The Day We Celebrate.
Ig. Dunn, who once distinguished
himself by putting William Jennings
Bryan in nomination for his third de-
feat, was born in Sarpy county Feb
ruary /, 1868. He practices law in
Omaha when not politicking.
DR.. Henry B. Lemere, occulist and
aurist, is "A years old. He comes orig
inally from Manchester, England, and
after graduating from the University
Of Nebraska medical department was
house surgeon of an eye and ear in
Urinary in New York City before
coming to Omaha. ,.r
Charles Metz, the senior member Of
Metz Bros, was born in Bellevue If
ty-five years ago. He became ASSOC
ciated with his father in the brewery
business in 1879 and is now president
of the corporation.
, George r. Edmunds, former United
states senator from vermont, Dorm IN
Richmond, VT, eighty-nine years ago
today.
Warren s. Stone, grand chief of the
International Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers born at Ainsworth, Ia,
f1fty-seven years ago today.
Henry Miller, well known actor,
manager and producer, born in Lon
don fifty-seven years ago today.
Rt. Rev. ,Alphonsus J. Glorieux,
Catholic bishop of Boise, Ida, born in
Belgium seventy-three years ago to-
day.
Maddin Summers, recently appoint
ed United States consul general at
Moscow, born at Nashville, Tenn,
forty years ago today.
Victor Herbert composer of nearly
thirty successful operas, born at Dub
lin, ireland. fifty-eight years ago. to-
day.
Timely jottings and Reminders.
After more than forty-four years
service Colonel John r. Guilfoyle, un-
til recently in command Of the Fourth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-01
Real Sport and Spurious Sport.

Omaha, Jan. 31.--To the Editor of
The Bee: DR.. w. T. Hornaday, cura-
tor of the New York Geological park,
New York City, writes me under date
of January %, as follows:
Thank you very much for your let
ter and its enclosures. l am glad that
the people Of Nebraska are aroused
about that rabbit-coursing matter, and
are going to purge the state OF. that
disgrace Once l was a sportsman. |
still have a sportsman's instincts. I
do not wish to see legitimate hunting
exterminated, but chasing rabbits and
foxes and coyotes out of crates and
boxes, when they are scared to death
and have no fair chance, is not sport.
If any man in Nebraska wants real
rabbit coursing let him go like gen.
tleman into the open with his dogs,
find a jackrabbit, put it up and set
his dogs after it for fair chase. If
he wants to do the same with foxes.
coyotes and gray wolves, still call
that legitimate sport also. The game
has fair show. 1t is not handicapped
to certain death and unless the dogs
make good the game will get away
There is no excuse whatever for the
chasing of rabbits. foxes or wolves out
Of captivity and within an enclosure
The man who attempts to defend that
kind Of sport" chooses very bad
cause" H. 8. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-01
UNITY

Miss Seeley of Pressure Isle is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. White
house.
Guy Norton was a business visitor
in Boston a few days the past week.
c. D. Conner. who. las employment
with the A. s. Head Company, Bos-
ton, is at home for a short time.
DR.. and Mrs. F. r. Carter of Au-
gusta We're in town Sunday.
Mrs. e. T. Whitehouse was a week
end guest Of friends in Madison.
DR.. and Mrs. Trueworthy and Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Farwell left Thursday
morning. They intend to be away
one week.
Sophia Tozier is attending summer
school at Pennington and Helen Fow-
Ter at Castine
Mrs. Henry Bacon. who has been
quite i'll the past week, Is improving.
The ice cream sale held on George
Mosher's lawn Wednesday evening by
the Eastern Star was very we'll at
tended.
Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Merrick Of Wa
terville are stopping at their cottage at
Windemere Park.
Mr. and Mrs Sawyer Of Fairfield
We're guests of Mrs. L. P. Mitchell over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Conner we're bust
ness visitors in Scion Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Tozier are stop
ping at Windemere Park.