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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
Real and False Economy.

Golfers Weekly pays a tribute to Postmaster
General Burleson for real economy" which it
supports with the testimonial of zone Of the two
or three leading republicans in the senate" to
show that his efforts to economic are appreciated
by the political opposition
On the financial exhibit OF money taken in and
money spent, Postmaster General Bmleson can
doubtless make good showing, but there is
difference between real economy and false econ
omy, and II the experience of other cities matches
that Of Omaha this economy tribute is gained at
the cost of service.
1t is notorious that here in Omaha the post
Office has been continuously short Of help needed
to do the work, and that while the volume Of busi-
ness has been steadily and rapidly increasing we
have most Of the time in fact had fewer clerks and
carriers than before the democratic administra-
ton took charge. Only few days ago mail de-
lyeties were completely abandoned in Omaha
department at Washington would not make the
allowance necessary for supplemental service In
place of extra-tine work during the holidays. The
uncertainties and slowness Of mail transmission
Is byword-in one recent instance it took three
days to get letter from Council Bluffs to Omaha,
which messenger could have brought over in
less than an hour.
Now, we absolve Postmaster General Burleson
from personal knowledge and sanction Of these
deplorabe conditions, but they are result Of his
policy, as construed by his subordinates, to make
a showing of surplus earnings. Real economy we
will commend, false economy we will condemn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
Returns for Farmers In Nebraska.

A report just made by farm management
board Of the result of its survey OF sixty-ttnee
farms in Seward county might give the false i'm
preston that farming in Nebraska does not pay
The board shows as its conclusion that these
sixty-three farms returned the average Of $1,l21
per year to the farmer for his labor. Standing
alone, this would seem rather small compensation
for the farmer, but other items must be given
some weight in the final summing up. The re-
port says interest and depreciation charges are
deducted in compiling these figures Consider
ing these factors, it must appear that the farmer
is reasonably prosperous for interest on his per.
manent investment amounts to income, and de-
probation charges go into replacement fund.- SO
that the plant may be maintained at its going
capacity. This is to the farmers advantage even
Il not more than offset BY depreciation 1t would
be very interesting, also. to know II the amount
allowed him for wages is exclusive of board and
lodging. If so, the profit of the farm Is ma
terialiy increased. When all factors have had
full allowance, the rise in the valte of the land
and of the live stock held must be added to the
profit column to give the true balance Exarni-
nation will disclose that the farmers OF Seward
county are not so badly off with their average
wage return Of less than 500 per month. Eleven
hundred dollars year will hardly be matched
by the average city worker, who, il he owns his
home gets depreciation credit, but loses under
the law of diminishing returns, and, finally, has
to pay for his board as well as his lodging
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
European Neutrals Join in Protest.

Spain, Norway and Sweden have sent separate
notes of protest to Berlin, all firmly against the
submarine policy adopted by the German govern
ment. Reasons given in each are similar to those
set out by the United States, all directed against
the violation of fundamental law involved in the
campaign of futhlessness. The Spanish note
plainly states the purpose of Spain to defend its
rights, regardless of what other nations may de-
termine upon. This, however, does not indicate
the intention Of Spain to Immediately break off
relations with Germany
In the Norwegian note is presented in con-
crete form the case for the European neutrals
The problem is peculiar to each nation; each has
its own interests to safeguard in its own way
and all are alike exposed. Most careful conduct
is required Of each to avoid being caught in the
maelstrom Of war American sympathy is strong
for these peoples, who have been subjected to
pressure from both sides, to whom freedom of
intercourse has been denied because of their being
so close to the war zone and whose separate ex
stence now rests with the humor Of the strong.
Moral influence is Of little weight when unsup-
ported by force sufficient to give it vitality, but
the time Is coming when even the weakest of ma
tons will get attention from the strongest when
its appeal is supported by justice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
Pursue the Leak" to Its Source.

Republican members Of the house committee
on rules are justified in their unwifngness to
make two Washington newspaper reporters
scapegoats in the leak" inquiry. These men
have admitted sending out warning messages, but
those messages were based on information that
developments showed to be exact. This informa-
ton could only come from someone higher up"
Even the most imaginative of reporters is not
gifted with prescicnce, and zeal for a Scoop
rarely leads to fake on matters Of such vital
importance. Regard Of newspapers for conhden-
tal information is we'll established, as is also their
respect for sources of information. In this case
the information given out was founded on fact and
the republicans on the committee are eminenty
correct in their assumption that someone is hid
ing behind the newspaper reporters on whom the
democrats ere trying to fix the blame. The iden-
tity Of the "icaly" leader ought to be disclosed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

The measure to provide retirement pensions
for Omaha school janitors, which is on its way
through the Legislature, gives the annuity to the
widow or Surviving minor children, in the event
Of the death of the pensioner. Regardless of the
merits Of retirement PENSIONS for widows, this
clause should be made more definite to make the
pension available only for widow who was the
wife OF the pensioner while he was school JAM
tor. Certainly there is no obligation on the tax
payer to take care Of wives acquired after leaving
the public service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
Army Not a Reformatory.

Indignation of army men at the thoughtiess
remarks of an Omaha police Judge, who proposes
sending undesirables to Jail or to the army, is
justified. This proposal to substitute military
service for salutary punishment of petty criminals
has often been denounced Our army Is made up
from volunteers, free and responsible citizens,
who must come to it with clean records and
who are required TO maintain such records while
in the service. 1t is this quality that has made
the army Of the United States notable at all times
and on which its dependabty rests Soldiers of
all grades rightly resent the implication that en-
listment carries with it any suggestion Of pun-
isffnent and have always evinced proper pride
in the integrity Of the organization. Only the
careless or minimizing see in the uniform of the
Soldier less than badge Of honor Undesirables
may get into the army or navy, just as they break
in everywhere else, but their presence must not
be accepted as gauge by which to measure their
comrades.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
People and Events

New York City points with customary pride
to 5000 policemen mobilized for active duty and
drilling daily.
A Long Island Solomon assured an applicant
for matrimonial liberty that he couldn't shake
his wife because she painted, powdered and dolled
up, Without these feminine safeguards an
Island face caressed by briny breezes takes on
the qualities of sandpaper.
Men are gay deceivers ever" or words to
that effect but how about the other side of the
housei An Illinois man, seeking divorce swears
that his wife sports cork leg and that she con
cealed it from him until they were married Isn't
that awful1 Evidently his counting days were
ions fortunately render such deception extremely
risky.
The gas explosion which wrecked Chicago
tenement house, causing the loss of a score Of
lives, is clearly traced to carelessness and gross
neglect. Notification of leaky gas pipes had been
sent to the gas company and man sent out to
make repairs He sized up the lob, quit and re-
ported the job too big for me- The leaks coti-
tinued and the outcome is written in melancholy
records of the morgue.
Falling heir to unexpected fortunes as a news
feature gives way to stories of people who are
digging up forgotten stock certificates and pull
ing down big money M. l.. Martin of Milwaukee
twenty-five years ago blew $500 for 5000 shares
Of Hecla copper and forgot about it. She married
and changed her name but the company found
her and paid her $6s0O0 in back dividends Be.
sides, the stock Is worth So share
Various leagues assailing the high cost Of
living IN New York state point collective finger
Of scorn" at Farmer Asa of Tioga county, who
is holding up 200 bushels of potatoes for So a
bushel, t. O. b. An offer Of $225 didn't touch him
and distant jeers move him not. preacher
called Asa's attention to the fate of his ancient
namesake, the third king of Judea, of whom IL
is written that he prospered BY imposing on his
neighbors and died miserably What did the
potato king dor The preacher sprinted so well
he got away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
The Departing Ambassador

1t is not merely cold courtesy to saw that
the departure OF Count Johan Won Bernstorff will
bring genuine regret to those who knew the Ger
man ambassador personally and held him in high
esteem And there is no doubt that the ambassa.
doris regrets at leaving are equally sincere His
remarks when informed of his dismissal. were
characteristic; "1'm SO sorry However, | ex-
pected It There was nothing else left for the
United States to do. ! wonder how am to get
home. Count Won Bernstein, at least, has not
lost his sense Of proportion, and his sense Of
humor.
Succeeding the late Baron Speck Won Stern
burg, Count Won Bernstein came to Wasb;nvfon
in 1908 He represents a new type OF German
diplomat and while he had thorough training In
European capitals before coming here, there car
be no doubt that he was peculiarly fitted by tenn.
permanent for the post be was sent to fill. Count
Won BefnstofPs father was ambassador to The
court Of st James when the present count was
born in London in 1862. His fluent and perfect
use of English may be accounted for by his early
environment Furthermore, he married, long be-
fore coming here the daughter OF Edward Lucke-
meyer, formerly of New York.
Extremely democratic, a polished man OF the
world, the ambassador was at home In any com
well poised, but nevertheless gave others the
impression Of frankncss and honesty There can
be no question that he served his country faith.
fully and well; better we venture to say, than
his government has been able fully to appreciate
during the last two and half years There will
come time when more will be known concern
ing the nature of that service but for the present
II is not out OF place to say that there Is feeling
that had the German government followed
the best judgment OF Count Won Bernstein there
Uould hsvo been no break.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

HEAR THE EAGLE SHREK AM
SCREAM.

What change has come upon d since our
Woodrow sed the word;
Every Teller squares his shoulders, not
vision now is blurred
Yesterday some were a muttern bout TIL
'Fatherland' an SIGH,
But today, that stuff is Off an each ones
ready for tn ditch
Bravo Hans an Fritz an Gustaf-fists
aclinch an eyes agleam,
All awavin' of or Glory-Hear TIL eagle
shrek an scream!
No, thank God, Their is no hyphen. nor
question mark today,
Every Teller is booster for U. s., "The
Right o. Way!"
Never makes bit o. difference, what OF
hen has laid the egg
We all stand for Uncle Sammy, heel il
chuck up to the peg.
Bravo, boys! From sod or mountain"
Europe, Asia-see EN- beam!
All awavin' of or Gory-Hear tn eagle
shrek an scream.
Here's tn Land o. Promise. fellers, here
noble makes bow;
Each is kaiser, czar ruler-hrothers ar
we-an row
Here O. Uncle Sammy feeds US, treats us
all SO nobly grand
Only dogs bites hands as feeds 'em, nary
one will bite his hand.
Bravo! Every race an color, cuts no figger--
What team!
All awavin of or Glory-Hear tn eagls
shrieH an scream.
Tilden, Neb. CHARLES P. LANG.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
$ a question of conforming to tha

is a question of conforming to tha
However, If the federal governments
were to pursue this policy, it might go
far toward simplifying the federal
revenue problem. The budget could
be made up, and then a direct levy
against each state in proportion to
population could be made to furnish
that fund. Then each state could
raise that amount as it desired. Each
state might follow the same method.
levying upon each subdivision Of the
state in proportion to the population
of such subdivision. If this were
found to work injustice against certain
sections of the state that might have
equal population with others, though
economically poorer, another plan
could be adopted, probably recogniz-
ing the sigle tax principle of basing it
upon the value of the land, which
does not now contribute anything to-
ward federal revenue.
L. I. OJIINBY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
HERE AND THERE.

Women now represent is per cent Of
the total number Of French railway EN-
ployes.
II Is estimated that successful signaling
to Mars would require flag as large as
the state of Maine attached to pole 500
miles high.
Every nation engaged in the present war
has found that no inconsiderable proportion
Of It's casualties are due to shell shock
new terror Of battle which has been almost
unknown in former eonhicts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The Womens Christian association
received during the month of January
donations in money from the follow
ing persons: McCague Brothers,
United States National bank, Markell
& swobe, A. l.. strang g. W. Hol-
drege, Mrs. L. Creigh, Rev. John Will
liams, Mrs. Fl. 7. Clarke, and an eight
day clock from q. r. Lindsay.
Omaha lodge No. SEQ, Knights of
Honor, and Primrose lodge No. 179.
Knights and Ladies Of Honor, gave a
masquerade ball at Masonic hall The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Heavy fighting developed in Riga
region.
Russian forces in Persia reported
defeated by native tribesmen.
Germans captured 500 yards of
French trenches between Lens and
Arras.
Boer general, Jan Christian SHUTS.
succeeded General Sir Horace Smith
Dorrien In command of British East
Africa forces.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

The far-reaching arms Of world trade enfold
all live nations. None may escape it and live
serenely within itself To attempt it invites stag
nation. The United States long ago ceased to be
an isolated nation. The world war underseorcs
fact many hesitated to admit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

The Chicago Tribune would have congress ex-
pei our Congressman Shallenberger along with
several Others for "traitorously impeding the ma
tional defense" "Shalley' has indeed been hay
ing hard time Of it trying to ride the Wilson
and Bryan horses, going in opposite directions,
at one and the same time-but if anybody can
do IL he cant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
DSAR MR.. toA6,eeAE.
M HUSBAND WOULD RkIHR
PAN CARDS THAN EAT
WHAT SNAIL I DO?
-ApS.stfE
CT1
LEI HIM GER USED 70 n: IF
Ne Pms lOa6 ENOUGH, he
NloM NAVE ENOUGH 70 EAT:

MY dear, I notice you are chucking q
lot of bluffs among your friends about
going to Europe next summer II 1t wasn't
for the war"
'well7"
Go slow. This war may end Suddenly
They may patch things up any day now
Louisville Courier journal
"Jibway thinks OF retiring to private Hfa-~
Bless me! l didn't think he was 50
prominent"
Hes operating a eurbstone gasoline stas
ton. He wants TO have a business that
doesn't keep him so much In the public
eye."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
.IQDNY]


If you have toe nail with ingrow-
ing tendencies attend to it at once, as
from even SO seemingly slight a mat
ter serious disorders are produced in
remote vital organs by transmission
through the blood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Why wonder at the high cost OF living when
movie star feels warranted in demanding a
million dollars year, even though she doesn't
oct ;f2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

That million dollar -a-year movie star story
is apt to popularize an old saw: Hitch your
wagon to a star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

And now it is semi-officially announced that
the war viii be terminated by the end Of the
summer. If it is possible to fix date, why put
1t off so longl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Viewed from the right angle an $4,000 hog
barn merely matches the chestiness Of porlers
on the market place. High prices make for high
living for hogs as we'll as humans
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Lumbermcn, hardwaremen and cleanmgmen
rub elbows in Omaha these days. The welcome
sign shines for all and means what 1t says
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Protests OF neutrals against subsea ruthless
ness seem to carry as much weight as periodic
kicks against the weather.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

II Is mistake to assume that Great Britai
Idly looks on the subsea raid That country pay
most Of the marine insurance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

The damage by the cold spell to the Florida
citrus fruit crop Is estimated at sl,500000 II is
not hard to see the price Of oranges going up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

If the cave man Of the stone age could return
to earth for vacation no doubt he would be duly
astonished with the moderation and humanity Of
his day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
Would Borrow Postal Savings Money.

Omaha, Feb. S.-To the Editor of
The Bee: We hear much lately that
congress is cutting appropriations in
all departments of the government so
as to expend the minimum of the peo-
pies money and the same time exact
the maximum of efficiency.
Whether that result will be for the
betterment of the various branches of
this government remains to be seen,
but the wastes that can be utilized by
congress now will be charged up to
those in power if they fail to protect
the public interest
1t seems almost certain that an is
sue of $500,0O0,00O bonds will be
passed through our present congress
for war purposes in the event that
war will commence against Germany.
The laws regarding the depositing
of postal savings deposits by the gov
eminent require them to be given to-
national banks, who may ask for them
and they pay the government two and
one-half per cent for the use of such
funds.
This law should be changed so that
the government can use these deposits
for its own purposes without being
compelled to borrow money and pay
interest for such use.
We should advise our representa-
tives in Washington to protect our
interests before war bonds are rushed
through. A. S. COIN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Looks like Sunday closing for the barber shops
before long. Buy your razors and get in practice
early!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

The invasion Of Lincoln by the doctors still
further emphasizes the primacy Of the state eapi-
tai as health resort In odd years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Land bank stock does not seem to be moving
as fast as expected. II must be that there are
too many other investment bargains on the
counter. A
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Those wild horse sentences, unlike the ami
mails, may be spotted without the aid of field
glass
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
edBeesdaa
sGeMSRoat~1
Idleness Makes Women Bad.

Malvern, Ia, Feb. S.-To the Editor
of The Bee Judge Foster was right
when he said women of shame liked
that life because they will not work
They are no meaner than the men
they associate with. Idleness is wrong
An idle man or woman is the deviis
workshop. The father who has a
lovely daughter doing kitchen work
ought to be proud of her because she
has the most important work. Cooking
and dishwashing may be monotonous
but she is far above the joy rider and
theater goer. Longfellow said, life
is not an empty dream. Life is real,
life is earnest. Learn to labor and to
wait" Mrs Hemans said, Work for
some good, be it ever so lowly; labor
for all labor is holy" All children
as soon as old enough to learn ought
to be taught that idleness is disgrace
full. We shall need cooks and dish7
washers as long as we live. Richard
son said we may live without art or
music or books but civilized man can
not live without cooks. Any man or
woman is lovely whether red or white
or black, if they have a fine character,
and hateful if they have none. A
chautauqua speaker said teach child
obedience, truthfulness and industry
and we will have a good citizen.
MARY A. SUMMERS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

This is the seventh time you've been
before me-" said the magistrate sternly.
THAT so?" replied the culprit at do
beat all how some folks hold on to office.
don't it?'-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09
Washington Memorial Building.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 4.-To the
Editor of The Bee: The George Wash
ington Memorial association, of which
l am president, is extremely anxious
to raise between now and February %
a sum of money sufficiently large to
enable us to begin this spring the cree
ton of the George Washington me-
mortal building in this city.
In the campaign to collect money,
l most earnestly request your coop
Grafton. The spacious site for the
proposed building has been donated
by congress to our organization, and
100000 already has been raised for
the building.
This year, the approaching end of
the war and the practically unlimited
possibilities which the building will
offer for national and International
needs, compel us to feel that the
structure should go up Immediately.
MRS. HENRY f. DIMOCK,
President George Washington Me-
mortal Association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-09

Friend suppose deafness is source Of
annoyance to you?
Deaf Man-Occasionaly. Last night, for
instance, I danced with a most charming
young lady, and l would give good deal to
know whether she compared by dancing to
a zephyr" or a ''hetfer."-New York Timea.