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Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
Training of an Actor.

One of the most interesting interludes of the
day is afforded by Mrs. Minnie Madder1 Fiskc
in her stand against the repertory theater as a
training school for actors Mrs Fiske impatiently
denounces the idea that actors may be developed
and perfected in the knack of Holding the mirror
up to nature" through the experience Of appear
ing in number of roles in quick succession. Her
own plan--at least the inference is drawn from
remarks accredited to her-s that the actor should
study role, play it, master il completely, and,
when te has exhausted all its possibilities and
can find in il no new suggestion for emotion or
expression, to discard it and take up another.
All Of which suggests that Mrs. Fiskelhas been
wise all the days of her greatness in declining to
submit to interviews for publication. In the pres
ent instance her views are given us through the
medium of conversation at dinner recorded"
by one of the table company and through him
published in January magazine. The eminence
of the lady entities her opinion to respect at
least but some who have watched her career will
wonder what might have happened had her own
rule been applied to her own case. For It is
not always that her name has been associated
with that Of Rebecca West, or Hedda Gabler. or
Leah Kleschna, or Becky Sharp or Nell in the
we were to call the roll OF characters enacted by
Mrs. Fiske since she attained the real condition
Of stardom, it would lead almost to the conclusion
that she has acquired considerable repertory
Yet i was long before she gave us Mary Of Mag
dala that she was slowly climbing upward through
maze of forgotten roles to the shining emnenee
on which she is now fixed.
Mrs Fiske's dinner conversation is interesting
to read and must have been doubly interesting
to listen to- but the actor Of the future will be
made as has the actor Of the past. He will take
his course through long line of small parts, just
as did every one Of the great ones, and learn the
tricks Mrs. Fiske now seeks to cheaper (while she
is shaking her whole bag Of then) and will use
them, just as did Booth, Barrett, Jefferson, Ma
cauley, Raymond, Dillon, Mansfield and all the
rest. The way to greatness is through hard work
and genius shines brightest when it is toiling
hardest
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
pilinr up War Debt..

Estimates Of war debts piled up by the fighting
nations to date, complied BY the Federal Reserve
board, lean strongly to conservatism and are con-
sidsrably under calculations based on less COM
pletc sources Of information. They show total
war debt for the Ave principal belligcrcnts Of
$4o45s.D 600 sof which the entente allies share
Is szg00O,0o0 and the Germanic powers $4,000 =
100000. The figures cover intcrest-bearing obliga-
tions, excluding the vast imitation Of bank cir
culation in all warning nations. The annual
review Of the New York Journal Of Commerce
enunerates in detail the loans marketed by
the allied nations including the colonial divisions
OF the British empire, and Italy, Belgium. Japan
and Serbia and shows an all-around total OF $37,-
36s,OO0000. or $S00OO0o,0Oo more than the reserve
board Estimate With like detail the Journal fig
ures the war debts Of the central powers, Ger
many, Austfia-H Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey, at
900, or s, 900 under the reserve
board Total
a few billions either way are Of little conse-
qucnce in a war Of epochal magnitude. Where
millions are spent every hour variations in the
footings are inevitable. 1t is sufficient to know
that the cost to date is pnc-fourth greater than
the combined cost Of the Napoleonic wars and all
succeeding wars up to 1914. The immensely Of
s5OD0D 900 81 war debts may be graspcd by a
few simple eompariisons. 1t Is six times greater
than the combined debts Of the United States
and all its civil divisions ID 1918, SIX times the
value Of the agricultural and mineral products Of
this country in 1916 and forty times the total Of
Omaha bank cicarings last year Moreover, the
war debts ate piiing up at an increasing ratio
All the rate the money is flying The Omaha bank
depositsy totalng $06,70O,Ooo would barely keep
The principal bclligcrents going for two days.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
AROUND THE CITIES

Greater New York spent s257,12o,ooo in
building operations last year.
The champion policewoman of Minnea-
polls. Minnie A. Madison, unable to reform
her husband with stick and star, has gone
into court for assistance in chasing him over
the divorce route.
During the year 1915 Broekton, Mass, re-
tanned its supremacy as the worlds leasing
center for mems shoe manufacturing by
shipping ls.s6s.ioo pairs Of shoes. with a to-
tai valuation estimated at $6s.3so,ss5.
Sioux City proposes to invest $40 in a
legislative bureau at Des Moines and in re-
turn receive diagram Of legislative jokers
which may interest the city. The quality Of
the jokes of statesmanship frequently are
worth the price.
New York talks of launching movement
to raise by popular subscription the where
with to buy Madison Square Garden and
present it to the city. Mortgages took over
the garden a few weeks ago and are ready
TO let it go at cost.
St. Joe's Commerce club celebrated the
new year by changing its name to "the
Chamber of Commerce" New officers were
installed and a live commissioner from
Iowa appointed to extend its activities
and put the "dig" in the dignity of the title.
San Diego's warmed over exposition gave
its farewell gasp at midnight New Years
night. A huge crowd sang. "Auld Lang
syne." as the midnight hour struck. Esti-
mates place the attendance for the year at
2,25o.ooo. Slightly under the record for
1915.
Des Moines police report substantial pro
gress in booze guzzling during the past year.
Arrests for intoxication numbered 3.472
against 1855 in 1915. Last year was dry
from start to finish, while 1915 was half wet.
half dry. Despite ,the absence Of saloons,
getting tank full is question: Of digging
up the price.
Chicago has succeeded after years Of liti-
cation In ending Instructions to the extern
sion Of Michigan boulevard north of the
river along the lake front to Lincoln park
and beyond. The extension will make the
famous boulevard the longest and finest in
the world. The railroad smoke smudge at
Grant park is to be banished also. This
will make Chicago's front the finest ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
An acknowledgment Of orac:icousness.

Before the event passes too far into history
it is up to us, for Omaha to acknowledge the
gracious spirit manifested by. Lincoln over the
award to Omaha of the Farm Loan bank for which
the Capital City had also put in bid Express
ing qualification that the bank should go to the
city "of our second choice" the Lincoln Star
says;
As matter Of fact il was an unequal con-
test between this city and Omaha in many
ways Omaha's financial resources are so much
beyond those Of this city that such an insti-
tuition, depending as farm loan bank does to
some degree upon support from local capital,
would naturally seek the larger city.
More than that. the logic of politics pointed
to Omaha, which city seems to have had more
potential friends at court than had Lincoln.
f Therefore it may be said that Lincoln is
not surprised however much disappointed its
people may be-, at the announcement that
Omaha has been chosen
The main thing Is that Nebraska is 10 have
one OF these banks, whereby the agriculture Of
the state may receive such stimulus and sup
port as the farm loan system is calculated TO
afford, and be At all times in close touch and
sympathy with it's administration.
Lincoln harbors always the spirit OF the
good sport and knows how to lose without
repining. ~ sN
This should 60 long ways toward strength
ening the feeling Of mutual interest between, Lin
coin and Omaha which, we must confess, was
strained somewhat by Lincoln's attitude toward
our effort to secure Federal Reserve bank, when
It refused to concede the superiority Of Omaha's
financial resources, with the result that the bank
went to Kansas City. We are sure our Lincoln
neighbors would prefer to have had the reserve
bank come to Omaha and thereby enhance the
prestige Of Nebraska rather than to be located
in rival city in another state.
For both Omaha and Lincoln, the moral Of il
all is that pulling together can be mutually help
fui, while pulling apart benefits neither.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
DOMESTIC pLEAsANTRIEs.


How did her friend break II 10 her
gently that she had suddenly become
widow?"
Told her she looked SO stunning In
mourning that It was lucky she had
chance to wear it"-Baltimore American
DO you know that our bookkeeper is
short In his accounts?"
Yes, few hundred bones. Conse-
quently he works every night and never
wants vacation Let him alone. We're
ahead Of the game."-Pittsburgh Post
Blackly-fm going to give doctor one
hundred dollars to save my hair.
whitely--why don't you take an enve-
lope and save 1t yourself?--Judge.
$50 you bought that car from Baxter.
What did 1t cost your
"A thousand and all the respect had
for Baxter as a truth-teller. ."--Boston
Transcript
widow (weeping)-Yes, poor Tom met
with horrible death. He fell from the
ffth-story window and was instantly killed.
Friend OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES dear! Is
1t possible 1t was as bad as that? why,
understood that he only fell from third
story window.-St Louis Post-Dispateh
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
DEAR Mr.. kAB,BblE<
/ HAVE REcE,vep An ANONYMOUS
LETTER W,lA A PROPOSAL oE
MARRIAGE -WAEr SHALL ! 30?
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hkVE INA FOUND AND MAKE
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Booker, the Agent-What gave you the
sudden idea that you could play Shyiock?
Mugger. the Comedian-I Just heard
about it an 1 says that's the part for me.
cause I got a dialect that's q riot.-Puck.
rs he henpecked?"
II think he must be. His wife is a
very sweet, delicate, unoffensive, tactful
woman, who never says Boo to an out
slider. Life
Mrs Comeup, I notice that your daugh-
ter has a cryptic way Of talking"
"She can't help 1t, poor thing. She was
awfully tongue-tied when she was little
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Miss B.-What a frightful night for a
dance! But, OF course, you've a taxi
Frugal Suitor--Weli-not exactiy-but
I've brought your rubbers.--Puck.
On the menu card Of big hotel in
New York the following notice is printed :
Articles brought into the hotel and used
at the table will be charged for as though
furnished by the house."
On reading this one guest inquired:
Does this apply to false teeth?"-New
York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Nearly whole week Of the valuable time Of
Of the United States senate has. been consumed
passing motion expressing approval Of efforts
to secure speace in Europe. This looks like a
rather costly motion, but It may be economy for
the people after iii, ii thus absorbing time that
would otherwise have been used in pushing raids
on the treasury
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
HERE AND THERE

n Sixty million dollars is the estimated total
paid by Americans for chewing gum every
year.
Colorado ranks first and California second
among the States Of the Union producing
beet sugar. 8a
:, Thirteen pairs Of twins are included In
the present student body at the University
Of Nebraska. 88ss{s
Memphis is arranging for big festival
next May to celebrate the completion Of the
new bridge across the Mississippi River.
Emperor Williams Christmas gift to Pope
Benedict was q Bible magnificently illumi-
mated and bound at the royal printing works
/ In Berlin. Isl a.. kR
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

the temporary security Of Jassy, posts "decara-
ton of defiance" in the few sections Of the coun-
try omitted from the Teutonc itinerary. Several
good roads extend from Jassy into the interior Of
Russia, a fact which lends considerable tonal push
to the defiance. 81 tt
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Heavy French cannon fire destroyed
German posts near Soissons. a
Russians repelled Austrian assault
northeast of Czernowitz and captured
town of Czarorysk
Austrians reported Russians broke
their lines in Volhynia and Galicia,
but were thrown out
Won Bernstorff undertook no mer-
chant ship should be torpedoed in
Mediterranean till all on board were
safe. H
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
Hectic breathings Of possible events inxolvina

Hectic breathings of possible events involving
this country in the European war mark the
speech Of Senator Lewis on the peace resolution,
oratorical speculation is the senator's unfailing
standby. He isaequally Sat home prophesying
gloom as in chasing rainbows. But he assumes
big risks in posing as the. megaphone of the
administration, There is the ever-present danger
Of being held to strict accountability
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

The annual seed appropriation controversy ha
again been settled in favor Of free seeds. Al
right. Congressman Lobeck, we will TAXI. ours il
about the same varieties that you sent us last year
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

As things line up with the new year in Mexico,
revolutionary music promises some variations.
The projected union Of Villa, Zapata and Diaz
insures 81 lively serenade for Senor Carranza,
with good prospects for dirsc At the finish
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Change becomes the order Of the day at the
state house. New faces vary the scenery and
new brooms stir the dust in neglected corners.
Animation and renovation are accounted specifics
for political dry rot
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

.As gentleman, not less than arepresentatv'
in congress- Then It is possible, is i, for on'
and the same person to be both?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

"A German count has relinquished his title to
nobility to become an American citizen. Fair
exchange is no robbery H,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Stock gambling revelations are useful now an
then ins showing up Wall streets experts in tn
act Of stacking the spectators cards.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

OF Nebraskas eight presidential electors. all
but two harbored ambitions to serve as mes
senser.g junirt to Washington, with travelling
expenses paid il N nsawfui temptation to deserv-
ina democrat Il sSssf
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

A seismic shakedown Of 800 persons in For
niosa Is not much Of a record for that locality.
A shakeup in the nearby Philippines last year
dislodged thousand jobholders
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Wonder If the city officials ever thought to
match up the estimates on which we're based the
July tax levy and the actual allotment Of the
funds tie following january
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Contrary to first impression, Tom Lawson
evidently started something
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
Mrs. Carter gave a reception at
which she was assisted In receiving
by the following: Mrs. Harrison, MRS
Ramsey, Mrs. Garneau, Mrs. Bier
bower, Misses Carrier. Boyd, Carr and
Shears.
Miss Bailey pleasantly entertained
few of her friends at her home, cor
ner of Nineteenth and Grace. Pro-
gressive euchre was indulged in and
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Westward the star Of business in Omaha takes
its course
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
{ [TQDAY]


Very small infants should not be
taken out when the air Is filled with
dust unless the face is well protected
by veil.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

: The mention Of Tumulty in connection with
the peace note leak appears to have created real
tumuIt .ssssstss 4is
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
storyette Of the Day.

Storyette OF the Day.
AS he dislikes motor cars. a country
squire always kept good horses. Re-
Gently he bought handsome mare,
and few days later asked his groom
what he thought Of the new arrival
She's a fine looking animal, sir"
replied the man, but I'm afraid she's
bit touchy."
why do you think so?" questioned
the squire.
She doesn't seem to take to no
one, sir She can't bear me to 60
into her box to groom her"
'oh, she'll settle down in a few
days" the squire reasurred him.
"Everything's strange to her, you
know. | don't think there's much
wrong with her temper"
Nor did at first, SIR" replied
the groom. But you see. she's
kicked me out O. that there box twice
already. and, when you come to think
of it, that's very convincin'." San
Francisco Argonaut
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
DECEMBER CIRCULATION
53.368 Daily-Sunday SO, ,0O5

subserihsrs leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
drsss vii be changed As often as requested. :
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

Il looks more like delugc than 4 "leak.'
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

a spirited contest was had. Those who
attended were Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon.
Mr.. Hicks. Mrs. Haskell, Mr.. Ander-
son, Mrs. McKenna, Mr.. Livesey. Miss
Bishop, Mr.. Latey, Mr.. Hodges, Miss
Long, Mr.. Tunica, Miss Fearon, Mr..
Copley. Mr.. Pickens, Miss Roderfor,
Miss Collette, Mr., and Mrs. r. q.
Bailey and Mr.. Roderfor.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. M. Eddy enter
tanned the following at the club:
General and Mrs Crook, Mrs. Reed
and Mrs. Colonel Stanton.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns gave a
reception I'd celebrate the coming out
Of their daughter, Miss Nellie Burns.
The ladies who assisted in receiving
were Mrs. DR.. Coffman, Mrs. Hime-
baugh. Mrs. Dorrance. Mrs. Howard
B. Smith, Mrs. Colpetzer, Miss Lacy
and Miss Connell.
]. M. Buchanan and w. L. Eastman
have opened an office at 1413 Farnam
where they will transact real estate
business under the firm name of j..
M. Buchanan & Co.
The Union Pacific band held its an
nual election of officers when the fol-
lowing were elected: Director, F..
Ryhner; president, H. Brewer; man
ager, Louis Leeder; treasurer, H.
jackson. lt.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07
This Day In History.

This Day In History.
1718-General Israel Putnam, rev.
olutionary hero, born at Salem, Mass.
Died at Brooklyn, Conn, May 1s,
1890.
1799-Daniel Tyler, who command
ed the first division of the union
army that advanced to defeat at Bull
Run, born at Brooklyn. Conn. Died
in New York City, November 80, 1882.
1S17--John Bassett Alley, million
aire shoe manufacturer and member
of congress, born at Lynn, Mass. Died
at West Newton, Mass, January 10,
1895
1S6l---Last territorial legislature Of
Kansas met at Lecompton and ad-
journed to Lawrence. @
1S62--The French army landed at
Vera Cruz, Mexico.
1S67-A movement to impeach
President johnson began in the house
of Representatives.
1873-Strike Of 10000 miners and
ironworkers in South Wales.
1879-Marriage of King William
III Of Holland to Princess Emma Of
Waldeck- Pyrmont.
1S90-The German Dowager En-
press Augusta died at Berlin. Born
September 80, 1871.
1S95-Korea proclaimed its inde-
pendence Of China
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-07

CORRESPONDENCE
Address concentrations relating to news and editorial
matter to Oushn Bee, Editorial Department.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-11
SIGOURNEY PATRIOTS
ORGANIZE COMPANY

Sigourney. May Sat meeting Of
the citizens OF Sigourney at the assem-.
bly, room Of the court house, local
military company was organized. Har-
rison Shaver was elected captain.
Harry Dupuis first lieutenant and Carl
]. Sterlin second lieutenant, and ]. P.
Kramer sergeant At least two Of the
officers are men Of army experience,
Captain Harrison Shaver having serv-
ed. for several years in the regular
army and j. P. Kramer served as a
volunteer during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war About eighty men enlisted
and the company will meet once or
twice each week for drill. 1t is the pur-
pose to drill the men in military man
euvers and train them in military tao.
tics. It is anticipated that number
more will Join the organization and
that the company will reach at least
1875 in number.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-11
DEANERY
HOLDS CONFERENCE

KeokukNMay 9.-The conference for
the priests of the Keokuk deanery was
held in Keokuk at ST. Peters rectory.
Tuesday. May 8, at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon.
The subjects considered were Res
ervation and the New Decrees.' and
Decisions of the Holy Father and the
Roman Congregations"
The following priests comprise the
Keokuk deanery. which holds all Of
its meetings at Keokuk:
Keokuk-Very Rev. j. W. Gillespie,
v. F.: Rev George Giglinger. D. D.;
Rev. James M. Dunnion, Rev. John
Courtney.
Fort Madison-Rev. p. Kern. Rev
A. ]. Zaiser. Rev p. Hoffman.
Burlington-Rev. Thomas F. CALI
gan, Rev James Curtin. Rev. Beeno
Fesser. Rev. Isidore, Rev. Charles
Hundt
Mount Pleasant-Rev. NJ. o. Laugh.
lin.
st. Paul-Rev. Joseph Ranger.
Houghton-Rev J. N. Adam
Farmington-Rev. James Toner.
West Point-Rev. H. Grothe and
Rev. w. M. Jacoby.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-11
IOWA ACTIVE
IN SEAL SALES
OVER 100000 RED CROSS STICK
ERS ARE BOUGHT az CiTI-
ZENS OF THE STATE.

Des Moines, May 9.-Iowa sold over
100000 Red Cross Christmas seals
!. last December according to report
just made.
From this sale was derived $780,
O25.5O to carry on tuberculosis work in
the state during 1917 Three field
nurses are conducting nursing demon
'strations in various communities. They
visited Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Grin
NELL Eldora, Charlton, Audubon. On
vile, Stuart Perry. Bayard, LOrtmor,
Geneva. Mapleton, Sanborn and Bloom
field.
Many thousands of school schildren
have been examined for possible de-
fects and referred to their diagnosis
and treatment Over 100000 pieces OF
literature have been distributed. .
The following cities and towns won
highest honors in their respective
classes during the recent seal sale:
Under OO-Kimballtown, Oakdals
and Berwick.
From 500 to Oo-Clarksville, Bay
ard and Allison.
From 1000 to 1,500-Elkader, Brook
Ign and State Center.
From 1900 to 2,000-Story City,
Woodbine and Greenfield.
From 1000 to 3,000-Audubon, On
ava and Bloomfield
From 5000 to 5.00o-Iowa Falls, Mis-
SQUIRE Valley and Knoxville.
From 5000 to 10000 rinnell, Ames
and Perry.
From 10000 to 20,00O-Keokuk, Mus
catine and Fort Dodge.
From 10000 to 0,0O0-Ottumwa.
Clinton and Council Bluffs.
Over ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cedar Rapids
and Sioux City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-11
DISCHARGED SOLDIER
STRUCK DOWN BY CAR

Charlton, May S-Henry Thomson,
a stranger in this city. met with Sc.
rious accident Monday afternoon when
he was struck by an automobile driven
by Sheriff Thomas. The machine ran
over him, inflicting serious bruises, but
1t is not thought that any bone were
broken. Mr.. Thomson is Scotch,
Irishman, "a years Of age, and served
in the European war for short time.
being discharged over two years ago
when he was wounded in the leg.
With his wife and two children. a boy
and girl. he drove into Charlton Sun.
day in a covered wagon. They were
en- route to Nebraska where he expect.
ed to work in the harvest fields. It Is
said that Mr. Thomson stepped out OF
the way of one automobile and directly
in front of the one driven by Mr. Thorn
as. It Is hoped that he will soon re-
cover from his injuries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-11
HAUL HOGS WITH
BIG FARM TRACTOR

Griswold, May s.-McGreer Bros.
who conduct a large farm and numer.
Gus other enterprises at Coburg. found
themselves "up against it, lately when
two Of their farm hands enlisted in the
governments service, 80 they hired a
man with farm tractor to get the
work done While he was at the place
they took a load Of sixty fat hogs to
the station, the whole lot being hauled
In two trips. one man operating the
tractor which drew six wagons contain
ing FIVE hogs each. and the work was
all done in half a day. The hogs
averaged 800 pounds and netted
$3,02947.