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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
The South Elected Wilson.

Omaha, Jan. 5.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: ! was studying over the
Complete Official Vote on President
as published in The Bee a FEW days
ago and found things that ought 10 be
of interest to every voter of the re-
public. The totals as published in
your columns gave Wilson 9,116.296
votes and 8,547,474 for Hughes. with
a plurality of 56S,296 for Wilson. But
the question that ought to concern
every lover Of our free institutions IL
where Wilson secured his majorities
and how they were secured.
] find in counting up that there
were practically 100000 votes
counted for Wilson in seventeen south
ern states and practically 100000
for Hughes in the same states, giving
Wilson a majority in the seventeen
southern states according to their way
of voting and counting of little over
$4,000, while Hughes had majority
of over 400, 900 in the other thirty one
states, so that ally of, the majority for
Wilson was cast by the part Of the
union where republicans are not al
lowed to vote, or If they do vote, their
votes are not counted as cast. in my
table of southern states l include Della
ware and West Virginia, both of which
Hughes carried. and l also include
Missouri with it's almost 100000 re-
publican voters.
In the state of South Carolina the
democrats only allowed the republi-
cans 1909 votes and only counted 61,-
900 for themselves, when there ought
to have been at least $4,000 votes
cast, of which the republicans would
have cast nearly 100000 If they could
vote as freely as the democrats vote
in Nebraska.
In Mississippi they allowed the re-
publicans 1920 votes and only counted
$4,000 for themselves, when the state
ought to cast at least 100000 votes
of which the republican party should
have 225, 900 in a fair election. The
democrats allowed the republicans
$500 votes in Louisiana and only
counted $4,000 for themselves, when
as a matter Of fact, the democratic
party would lack at least $4,000 Of
having a majority of the 100000 ac'
tual voters of Louisiana If republi.
cans could vote there as democrats DE-
in this state. The same state Of at
fairs exists in nearly every southern
| state. 1t is time that the people Of the
northern states insisted on the for
mer rebel states giving every either
vote freely and without fear ant
that their representation in congress.
will be cut down If they do not guar
antee republicans the right to cas-
| their votes as democrats can do IL
| other states of the union.
Even with the tremendous prestig'
the democratic party has on the re
publican party before presidential
campaign opens up, yet Wilson woult
not have been elected had 1t not beer
| for the hysterical voting of the womeI
voters of the mountain states and o
Kansas. Even the fraud called. tn,
Adamson eight-hour law would no
have availed them had the republican
campaign been more skillfully man
aged and had Roosevelt kept hi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Shafts Ahmed at Omaha

York News Times: In the wild horse case
on trial in the federal court at Omaha one wit
ness testified the horses were sold over at least
six times to suckers who appeared anxious to
part with their money Yet there are some peo-
pie who claim the usefulness OF the horse is
diminishing
Ainsworth Journal: A banquet costing $50 per
plate will be given at the Fontenelle at Omaha
by hotel men to the Board OF Governors of the
Ak-Sar-Ben. They say this has nothing to do
with H. c. l. and that the cost will be represented
in food. How in this world OF wonders could
one man eat $50 worth at one meall That amount
would keep family of FIVE or six for whole
month in Ainsworth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
This Day in History.

This Day In History.
1730-Thomas Chittenden, first
state governor of Vermont, born at
East Guilford, Conn. Died at Williston.
VT, August rs, 1877.
1805-Charles J. Jenkins, governor
of Georgia after the close Of the civil
war. born at Beaufort s. c. Died
near Augusta, Ga, June Is, 1888
,1823-Amos T. Alderman, who
served for time as attorney general
in Grants cabinet born at Keene, N
H. Died at Gainesville, Ca, Decem-
Der 81, 1880.
1S30-Daniel Webster made his me-
morable speech in the United States
senate in reply to Mr.. Hayne Of South
Carolina
1S3s-Edward Everett was inaugu-
rated governor of Massachusetts,.
1842-Clarence King, organizer and
first director of the United States Ge-
illogical survey, born at Newport, r
l. Died at Phoenix, Ariz., December
| "a, 1901. ,I
1S65-A convention met at st
| Louis to frame a new constitution fol
Missouri. l.
1S92-Mr. Morrill, Of Vermont spoke
in the senate against the free coinage
| of silver and was answered by Mr.
| Teller Of Colorado.
1900--British repulsed fierce at
tack by the Beers on Wagon Hill, a
Ladysmith.
1902--Prof Nicholas Murray, But
Ter was chosen president Of Columbis
| university.
1904-Twenty persons killed ant
many injured in a railroad wreck neal
Willard, Kan.
1915--Principal belligerents in tn,
European war accepted the pope
| proposal for exchange Of permanent!
disabled prisoners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
A. Word to the Legislature.

Omaha, Jan. 5.-To the Editor OF
The Bee: There can be no harm in
asking the legislature a few ques-
tons. 1t does not make any difference
now whether the drys are split among
themselves and whether some OF their
speakers lied as to meaning Of the
amendment, the legislature cannot
make the state more bone dry by
statute law than the constitution now
reads-except to fix the penalty.
The only thing that the organic law
does not cover Is that you can ship
in all the liquor from other states you
like and no state amendment can
cover that point, as they would ike
to have done, for the reason it would
conflict with the law Of the Cnitcd
States in regard 20 Interstate com
merce. Neither can the legislature
maze any such statute law.
l should like to ask tie legislature
what it will or better can do with an
amendment that absolutely forbids its
farmer constituents from allowing
their sweet cider 10 stand for a while
and become hard cider or very in
toxcating beverage, far more than
beer or wine, Is he not breaking the
law and liable to the smelling squad
paid by the state to search his cellar?
What of the farmer that lets grape
Juice ferment in a natural way and
he cannot help it), If it stand awhile,
for nature will make wine? What OF
the man in the city that would make
root beer in the ordinary way where
if it stand some ten days every bottle
of it is equal to one-third Of a bottle
OF beer in alcohol?
The excuse seems to be that q great
part Of the people did not know how
radical this amendment is and we're
bamfoodled about 1t by the drys and
can only say that If such had to be
told what it meant by an interested
crowd, because they have not the
mentality to read it themselves land
the state sent it broadcast to the vot-
ers), then such should be disfran-
chised because ilfiterate, or not al
lowed to vote. 49,.
1t is all spilled milk to talk now
about hypocrites, ETC., a constitutional
law cannot be changed but by a two
third vote, which is next to impossible
There were other ways Of getting
rid of the saloons and starting them
again in a right way, If necessary,
with light wines and beer Of a kind.
under state supervision, tnat Wouio
never hurt anyone.
This will probably take place in
Iowa this year or shortly as a solu-
ton of the problem by the legislature
assembled, to make statute law mot
an amendment to the constitution as
here), and congratulate Council
Bluffs, as it will be an oasis where all
will not be milk and soda pop and
whisky as over here. but good beer
and light wines lawfully, and it will
be boon to the street railway COM
pany. In Omaha it will be hotels and
chop suey joints and bootlegging and
all strong drink, as we had an in
stance on Sunday night before New
Year, when the saloons were closed.
Again I shall certainly congratulate
Council Bluffs If the people Of Iowa
come to their senses.
DIR. GEORGE. P. WILKINSON.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
Benjamin H. Serkowich, who does
reportorial stunts for The Bee over
the pen name "Serk," is today hitting
his twenty-fourth birthday mark. He
comes from Peoria, where the distil-
leries are.
W. E. Callahan, president of the
Callahan Construction company. is
80 years old today. He was born in
Wintersell, la.
Duncan U. Fletcher, United States
senator from Florida and president of
the Southern Commercial congress,
born in Sumter county, Georgia, if
ty-eight years ago today.
( James M. Sullivan, late American
minister to Santo Domingo and re-
Gently accused by England Of compile
ity in the Irish rebellion, born In Ire
land forty-fou years ago today.
Adeline Genee, one of the worlds
most famous dancers, born in Aarr-
huns, Denmark, forty-one years ago
today,
John C. Spooner, former United
States senator from Wisconsin, born
at Lawrenceburg, Ind, seventy-four
years ago today.
Henry f. Dixey, one of the best
known actors of the American stage,
born in Boston fifty-eight years ago
today
Joseph Medill Patterson, author
journalist and playwright, born in
Chicago thirty-eight years ago today
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

wedding celebration Of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Kaufman. The invitations are
printed on veined wood, soft, yet brit
tie. and semi-transparent
Lee Estelle. late district attorney Of
this district, has retired from his late
official position and will resume prac-
tice of the law in rooms and 8, Ne
braska National bank building.
Mary A, Flannery, daughter of the
late Peter Flannery, proprietor of the
Eastern hotel of south Tenth street,
died at the age of 20. She will be
buried In St., Marys cemetery.
A pleasant progressive euchre party
was given by the young men rooming
in Creighton block. About twenty
four couples were present and enjoyed
an animated session at cards. The
first prizes were captured by Miss Ella
Scott and Charles R. Sherman.
Rev. C. W. Savidge has succumbed
to matrimony and has gone to Mans
field, o., to wed Miss Anna l.. Bloor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Nebraska. First Native.Born Governor

Just take down that sign, Governor Neville,
First Native Son in Executive Chair" for he is
not entitled to be so labeled. Nebraska's first
native son to sit in the executive chair was Gov
ernor George Lawson Sheldon. who was inau-
gurated just ten years ago and who gave that
high Office distinction by making record which
the present second native-son governor will do
well to emulate We are all naturally proud OF
the success Of men and women who are born OF
the soil Of Nebraska and their elevation to promi-
nent positions, but they must also make good
because making good is what counts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
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Omaha, Jan. 5.-To the Editor of
The Bee: By using little common
sense we should not have to pay
higher prices for milk, as milk is not
bottles and bottles is not milk. Let
each milkman sell his customers three
or six bottles at wholesale prices and
let him keep special bottle account,
so II careless customer receives and
holds bottles belonging to the milk
man he can collect for the same the
first of each month.
Do not make the careful, honest,
economical customer pay for the in
different, careless customer by raising
milk prices l or cents a quart on
account of bottles. X.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

A conference Of the sovereigns Of the Central
Allies, soon to be held, promises to settle the
championship. 1t is important to the world at
large to know, for instance, which one Of the ply
steal marvels hurled three sovereigns across the
Danube. With this matter settled, the killing will
proceed according to the plans,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Lyman Richardson of the Herald
gave his annual dinner to the stan OF
his paper and TO gentlemen OF the
other papers, besides whom were
Messrs. c. e. Yost and ]. w. Morse.
Mr.. Richardson's health was drunk
in trimming bumpers of Veuve Clio
quot.
The most unique thing in the way
of invitations that have been issued
are those which announce the wooden
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Nancy, France, bombarded by Ger
mans, fifteen miles away
British Parliament voted in favor Of
compulsory military service bill.
Russians continued to push Austri-
ans westward on Styr river.
British labor congress decided
against conscription and labor mem
bers of minority resigned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Secretary McAdoo's report Of huge national
deficit year hence unless congress mends its
extravagant ways constitutes a challenge to the
pork barw brigade. The latter are frying fat
in two bills carrying total Of $ss,0O0,00o. 1t
remains to be seen whether the cohesive pull Of
pork will prevail in congress- and force veto.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Oracles Of fashion in mems clothing promise
no revolutionary splurge in this years cut or fit.
The same old shapes and colors with few pads
for anguarities, will prevail, In some quarters
much of last years raiment will lend an eco
nomical touch to animated scenery In the mat
ter of style, color and fashionable vim, man hob
bes leagues behind the feminine world
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Storyette of the Day.

They had been engaged a week.
do you believe in dreams?" the
young man asked
"Sure," she replied.
''Well. had an awful one last night
] dreamed Of a coffin and"
"Oh, Jim," she exclaimed, that's a
sign you are going to be married"
The young man looked at her in
bewilderment.
IF that's the case" he responded,
calamity, II wish l would dream it a
dozen times"
81 think you're mean" she ex-
claimed. I'D like to know what on
earth you would do with dozen
wives. bet you couldn't manage
one - by yourself" Indianapolis
News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

When political responsibility ceases and the
restraints OF Office end the retiring officer takes
the public into his confidence and tells things
worth knowing. Governor Willis of Ohio, on
laying down the cares OF state, recommended
the abolition OF useless Offices and sinecures.
AMY brief experience" he said, "convinces me
that Ohio is over-officered, and that the people
and business Of ohio are being inspected to
death"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
TODAY


In the very beginning of cold one
physician advises capsules each con
tanning one grain Of quinine. one-hail
grain Of camphor and one-tenth gram
Of extract of belladonna, one each
hour until four or five have been swai-
lowed, unless there is much drynsSs OF
the mouth, when it is well to stop
them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Before the present war class and social dis
tinctions permeated British army ofhcialdom.
Much Of it has been shot to pieces and broader
spirit Of democracy now obtains. The stress of
war forced merit to the front II is not surpris-
ing to find remnants Of the petticoat pull surviv-
ing the carnage among favorites. A blistcring of
fetal condemnation Of the evil spells its DOOM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

mouth shut and gone to Africa or
South America and stayed there until
after the seventh day of last Novem-
Der. 1t is time the old loyal north
was aroused as 1t was in 1851 and in
sist that the disloyal section of this
union shall not control the destinies
of our republic by trampling under
their feet the rights of millions OF its
citizens and holding control OF the
republic by fraud and force
FRANK A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Our new governor wants school supernten-
dents elected on so-called non-partisan ballots
instead Of as party nominees. But why should
state and county superintendents have to run
the gauntlet Of an election campaign at all any
more than city superintendents university chan
cellors, normal school presidents or high school
principalsi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Today will be celebrated as Christi
mas in Russia and other countries
where the Greek calendar prevails.
Many old-time New Workers will be
able to recall today as the forty-fifth
anniversary Of the celebrated James
Fisk Edward S. Stokes tragedy in the
Grand Central hotel in that city.
A total eclipse of the moon, visi-
Bile throughout the greater part of the
United States. will take place Sunday
night, The moon will enter the Pc
numbra at 1876 p, m, eastern time.
The American Association of Com
merce and Trade in Berlin is to give
a dinner tonight in honor of the re-
turn of James w. Gerard, the Ameri-
can ambassador.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Fraternal insurance society rate revision is all
revision upwards, but on the new and sound basis
these associations can make themselves more use
fuI than ever.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

1t is evident from the rush Of the Central Pow
ers through Roumania that real estate in tina
quarter is the cheapest on Mars bargain countei
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
CHEEKY CHAFF.

why didn't Rastus marry dat Coopah
gal?" .-. E"
''oh, she done funk at de last minute
wouldn't lend him dollah fob t'git de
license wif."-Boston Transcript.
Miss De Style-Does she think very much
of that aviator? lHrfe .s&&
Miss Gunbusta-Oh. yes. She worships
the very ground he files over.-Llfe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Omaha Of late. II we are to have coasting, the
courses should be officially designated and police
protected and the sport stopped where traffic
makes it dangerous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

But no amount Of partisan press plaudits will
make statesman-lke document out Of Cover
nor Nevlle's half-baked inaugural pronounce
ment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

The open season for hunting peace doves i
on again Look at the figures on the blackboard
and glimpse the slaughter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06
= r.nort Ammo

State banks report $l4.oO0ooo increase in de-
posts since the preceding return The figure
pats up to automobile dealers the CHEEKY task Of
reducing the bulge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

The composer Of the once popular "Mikado'
must have had our now abolished coroner's Of
flee in mind when he wrote that tunefu little
ditty, 1T Never VIII Be Missed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Philadelphia may have the reputation Of being
sleepy old town." but it is wide awake enough
to take the mist" out Of murder mystery" in
short order.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Why grand jury at this particular timer Is
it just to put little public money into circu-
lation?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Model lives too oft remind US that the finish
is not model one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-06

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress will be changed a. often - requested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-10

The contractor is a busy, busthng
mechanic who agrees TO build q house
by the day and usually winds up by
building IL by the year.
One of the most discouraging epochs
in a mans career is to let a contract
for six room house with pebble dash
trimmings. with the understanding
that II is to be completed during the
lifetime OF the party OF the first part.
Some people endeavor to hurry up the
contractor by attaching a time PEN
atty to the contract. with a forfeiture
clause, which compels the contractor
to bring in bin for extras longer than
clothes line. This causes strong
bond Of affection to spring up between
the contractor and the builder which
bond is seldom severed outside Of the
district court.
Every contractor has a force of
movable carpenters, who are never
found In the same spot two days in
succession. This usually enables the
plasterers to begin their work about
the time the FAN rains set in. How
ever, the contractor has good dead
to put up with. One of his worst
enemies is the tight citizen who ex-
poets him to throw in o few extra bay
windows and use circassian walnut IN
stead OF yellow pine, at the original
contract price. There is also the hind
sighted man who decides to move the
dining room around on the east side.
after the wall is up
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-10
TWO EDITORS AND THEIR VIEWS.

Two editors voiced views on war at
Association; one the editor Of the Chi
cago Tribune who has spent some time
in the war zone, most Of 1t with the
Russian army; the other editor Of the
Cedar Rapids Gazette. an Iowa daily
Of the char acter and circulation os the
leading Iowa dailies in the interior
cities OF Iowa, who served six months
in the ambulance corps at Verdun.
Mr. McCormick's speech read to the
association thru inability of its author
to be present breathed preparation
with war as an correlative and ulti-
mate. Mr.. Marshalrs absorbing nara
tive Of his experiences more quietly
strong and more effectively arguing
preparedness was a cinema Of war and
its unutterable horrors and brief
against war except as a dernier resort
and defensive.
The Mccormick editorial--for such
It was-portrayed the United States as
practically without defense. We have
no navy, no army, no guns, no de-
Tense against invasion and the ravage
of the coast and country by any power
which might desire the conquest Of
this country. The volunteer soldier
was contemptuously compared with
the trained soldiers OF Europe. Indeed
an extreme was the assertion Of the
Chicago editor that il it were absolute
fact he should not have made his con.
fession Of utter weakness = matter
open to public print and ~ matter oi
public and military policy would not
have been permitted to do 50 by any
European government.
Aside from the advantage Of per
sonal delivery Of his views the editor of
the Iowa paper impressed the member
ship of the association much more
than the editor of the metropolitan
journal. Marshall had seen war from
d different viewpoint than that Of Nc.
cormiek. While, Mccormick had lived