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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
People and Events

Governor Samuel w. Mccall of Massachu-
sets has declared himself in favor of aboshing
capital punishment
Probably the oldest city executive in the coun
try in point of service is Charles S. Ashley, who
has just entered upon his eighteenth consecutive
term as mayor of New Bedford.
Wong Book Yue editor of Chinese news
paper in San Francisco has been nominated by
a referendum vote OF the Chinese in America, as
a candidate for senator in the parliament of
China.
Ignacio Bonillas, who has been selected as the
next Mexican ambassador to the United States,
is an engineer by training and until recently was
in charge of the department OF communications
in the Carranza government
HE was nice to me and gave me all his money
but how is girl going to love man who is bald
headed" Mrs Anna Oskowich shot the question
at the court in Chicago 1t was her second venture
with hairless elders. The judge heard the query,
but it wasn't his day on the witness stand
Lord Derby, who has come into prominence
as "Britain's boss recruiter," belongs to one of
/ England's oldest families There have been
earls of Derby for more than 500 years, the first
of the line being Thomas Stanley, who placed
the crown on the head OF King Henry VII, his
stepson, at Bosworth field.
Arthur Henderson one of the big five" en-
trusted by England with the responsibility for
directing the great war, began his career as an
assistant in butchers shop at the age of II. He
afterwards became an ironmolder, at which trade
he worked steadily Until his election to para-
ment in 1905
Most people think of Bonar Law, one of the
leading men in the new British cabinet as
! being Scotsman. As matter of fact he is a
| Canadian, having been born in New Brunswick
! hfty-eight years ago While he was still a child
however his parents migrated to Glasgow, where
he was educated and brought up.
Count Albert Apponyi, who is mentioned a:
likely to succeed to the leadership OF public affairs
in Hungary during the present crisis, is one Of
the most distinguished of the European states
men of today. An eloquent orator, with singu
| larlv striking command Of English, he has wor
the respect Of the many Americans who have
heard him speak during his visits to the United
| States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
Japan Victorious at Washington.

While watching the progress of events that
are more spectacular do not overlook the fact
that Japan has won notable victory at Washing
ton The new immigration bill is just now sus-
pended between house and senate confcrees over
the amendments adopted by the senate, one Of
which is the omission Of the Japanese from the
list OF excluded classes This is the result OF
protest lodged by the Japanese government at the
White House Many months ago Baron Chinda
visited the president and strenuously objected to
his countrymen being listed with Asiatics. who
were to be refused entry to the United States
This visit finds its reflex in the senate amendment
and serious controversy is likely to be re-
opened. The Hay-Takahira "gentemans agree
ment," while it has been given something OF the
force OF modus vivendi exists at the pleasure OF
Japan alone and leaves the United States without
voice as to its termination. 1t now remains to be
seen il the democrats will pass law containing
the lteracy test provision, which has thrice
brought a veto to the BILL and at the same time
keeping the doors open to the Japanese, against
whose coming such violent prejudice exists in
certain sections OF the country
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
The Time to Retreat

Whisperings begin to come out of Washington
that new about-face on the Mexican policy is
imminent. Likely enough. The present policy
has Just about worn itself out We took Vera
Cruz and in due time evacuated the port without
having accomplished anything. We sent Pershinp
after Villa dead or alive" and his expedition
is lying doggo precisely where it was when Wash
ington said Charge Fidop 1t is time to pull
out, and arrange our forces on the border where
they belong unless we really mediate nterven,
ton.
The difficulty is that Carranza has demanded
Pershing's withdrawal, and has even gone to the
length of refusing to sign the labored protocol
drawn by the joint commission, unless withdrawal
is ordered Internationally. Imagine the pro
claimings Of the first chief, II he is able to tell
his followers that he has forced Washington to
yield to his will.
The new policy, according to Washington ad-
vices involves even greater concessions than
that--the formal recognition OF the Carranza gov.
ernment as not only de facto but legitimate, the
dispatch to the Mexican capital of Ambassador
Fletcher and the official receiving OF Carranza's
representative in Washington
With Villa challenging Carranzas rule in
northern Mexico in effective fashion, this
would seem TO be scarcely the moment for com
plete submission to the demands of the first
Chief and for his official exaltatior oy our dipo
macy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
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Street Railway Situation.


Omaha, Jan. 9-To the Editor Of
The Bee: Transportation by street
railway is one Of the great requisites
of urban growth and prosperity, The
present situation in Omaha demands
immediate and careful attention, for it
is such as will be a serious drawback if
long continued. Under the circum-
stances no extensions and no import
ant Improvements can be expected,
although several outlying districts
need extensions
Some questions greatly concerning
the city's future call for prompt So
luton l suggest that the following
questions be discussed through the
newspapers, and also be considered
and answered by committee chosen
by the city council and the CONNER
cial club:
/. Is it advisable for the city to
undertake to get possession Of the
street railway plant in the near future,
and, II so, by what method?
2, If the first question should be
answered in the negative is it advis-
able for the city to plan Immediately
for ultimate municipal ownership, and
order its dealings with the railway
company in accordance with such an
aim, and II so, what method should
be adopted?
3. Is an act of the state legislature
or OF congress necessary to enable the
city to carry out a suitable plan, and
if so, in what form? l speak Of con-
gress because this company does an
interstate business.
a. If municipal ownership should
not be undertaken, what plan Is best
to secure proper extensions and good
service at reasonable rates?
BERIAH F. COCHRAN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
What Did Gerard Say to Germany?

Fragmentary reports of the speech made by
Ambassador Gerard at the Berlin dinner justify
the desire Of the president that he be furnished
with an unexpurgated copy Of his representative
remarks, that it may be known just how far Mr.
Gerard went in committing this country to the
German policy Excerpts published in London
distinctly differ from the bits that reached the
United States and suggest that the American am
bassador got very close to the outer edge Of dip
lomatic privilege in some Of his utterances. Lon.
don processes to see solemn warning to Ger
many in some of the words accredited to Mr.
Gerard, while the original, word from Berlin
hailed him as dove Of peace. A speech that
permits of such wide range of Interpretation must
have been most diplomatic in its phrasing and
this makes it all the more desirable that the home
government be given opportunity to study its
sentences, that its exact meaning if any, be known
by those who are most concerned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
Webb Kenyon Act Upheld.

The decision OF the United States supreme
court unfolding the Webb Kenyon act as against
assaults upon its consttutionaty, clears the way
for dry" states to make their prohibition laws
effective they may wish
The Webb Kenyon act as we understand it.
makes interstate liquor shipments come under the
same regulations and penalties as may be pre-
scribed for shipments within the state, which
means that by proper enactment any state can
restrict stop the bringing in Of packages
from outside at least to the same extent that it
restrict stop transportation Of such articles
within its own boundaries.
We take it the program for prohibition en-
forcement legislation in Nebraska will not be par
tcularly affected by the definite knowledge that
the Webb Kenyon act holds good because none
of the proposals was predicated upon the pos
sibility of that law being set aside as unconsttu-
tonal. The decision may, however, be factor
in the movement for national prohibition as it
weakens, if it does not destroy the force OF the
argument for national prohibition as necessary
to make prohibition effective in dry" states that
want to keep intoxcants out altogether On the
other hand, it is rightly hailed by the prohibit
tionists as giving them the moral support OF the
highest Judicial tribunal of the land
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
YEAR Mr.. KABlbBU,
I AN ENGAGED TO A YoUNG
NAN AGED N\NE1EEN.- SHOULD
I pE,M The MARRIAGE TIL
Ne GEsS OLDER?
-JEN,,eA 6REB1a
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NO ne Will k|ioW BErR
THEN!
W06

DO you know that our bookkeeper is
short in his accounts7"
Yes, few hundred bones. Consequently
he works every night and never wants a
vacation. Let him alone. We're ahead of
the game. "-Pittsburgh Post
Shall teach you to make doughnuts 80
asked grandma.
Yes, l am terribly interested. l can't
understand how you arrange the inner
tubes. "-Louisville Courier-JournaL
She--rm sorry you asked me to marry
you 1t pains me to refuse.
He (cheerfully)-Oh, WELL don't worry.
Perhaps you know best what I'm escap-
ing.-Boston Transcript.
Since your uncle left you that lagaey,
Mrs. Casey, you must find your life much
easier"
''Shure. I dunno, ma'am. 1 found that
the more We have to ate, the more dishes
there are to wash."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Il hear Miss Gladys is decidedly pro- Ally
II should say she is She went so far as
to take French leave at the ball when they
started TO dance the german."-Judge
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
High Cost Of Battle Cruisers.

Uncle Sans Navy department is feeling the
pinch that has so Unfortunately touched all
citizens. Bids submitted for the construction of
battle cruisers authorized by the congress exceed
the cost limit fixed by the appropriation and the
program may have to be postponed. One COM
pany bidding on the work offers to make reduc-
ton in its figures Sin the interest OF patriotism and
its example may encourage some of the others to
follow suit so that the cost will be brought with
in the price fixed by congress. The phenomenal
advance in the selling price Of all material that
enters into ship Is responsible for the situation
1t may be doubted II any general reduction is
made so long as every shpyard in the United
States is booked up to its capacity with orders
for year or more in advance This situation
is affecting building operations generally One
Of the peculiar effects Of the advance in prices
on this side of the water is noted in responses
to the governments request for tenders on large
caliber projectiles for the navy. Hadhelds, Ltd
of England, have underbid American firms by
5000 apiece on both sixteen and fourteen-inch
shells and may get the contract The high cost
of steel is based on something beyond patriotism
and is likely to come down little to meet the
consumers ability to pay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

is three feet Of ice and a heavy coat
ing of the same upon the walk. George
Leslie is looking for a city official to
avert the danger that is threatened as
soon as a thaw sets in.
W. l.. Helphrey, one of the best
known travelling men in the city, has
accepted a position with the new firm
of Penrose & Hardin.
e. A. Houghton, member Of the
wholesale firm Of NJ. Z. Smith & Co.,
gave a complimentary dinner to the
travelling men at his residence, 706
North Nineteenth. Among those pres
emit were George M. Tracy, Charles II.
O'Brien, Frank Fl. Daniels, John P.
Beall, Charles H. Morris, H. H. Lodor
and M. W. Rayley.
The residents Of Park Vale, a ham
let beyond the city in the neighbor-
hood of Harris & Fishers packing
house, have petitioned to have post
Office established at the place.
A meeting Of the directors Of the
fair and exposition association was
held in Secretary Wheeler's office.
Churchill Parker was elected presi-
dent, Richard Kitchen vice president
and Hugh G. Clark secretary.
Mrs. Guy C. Barton and family have
returned from an extended tour Of
the Pacific coast
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
SMILING LINES.

DO you think holding whisky in the
mouth will stop the toothache?
Dunno. However, it's an excellent rem
edy to Try You can swallow the whisky
even If =. doesn't stop your toothsche. -
Louisviie Courier-Journal.
Flatbush-So the sons through college,
Bensonhurst-Oh, yes.
We'll do you think the money you spent
on his education was well invested"
"Oh, my, yes. You ought to see him chop
wood. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Man gazing at the fashions In the win
dows)-Are those bathing suits my dear ?
Woman-Dear no, do you think any one
would go bathing clothed like that, They're
evening gowns.-Pelican.
II see that Twickham has become a real
estate dealer and broker"
II don't know about the real estate end
Of 1t; but the rest Of II is true. He deals
poker hands all night and Is broke all day"
Puck
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
l DON'T CARE.

Detroit Free Press
Ma says I got q dirty neck,
1 don't care.
Says my clothing is a wreck,
I don't care.
I don't holler till I'm hurt.
An my neck don't feel the dirt.
What II I have torn my shirt:
l don't care.
Ma says I've got dirty ears.
! don't care.
TIL with them she fnterferes.
] don't care.
Girls can primp an make a fuss.
Dirt is good for boys Hike US
Give us clothes that we can muss
/ don't care.
But when ma gets after me,
Then l care.
Gets me in between each knee,
Then l care.
When she scrubs my collarband.
Pokes into my ears for sand,
You bet l holler, and
Then / care,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Foreign newspaper critics persist in 1inging
the charge of mercenaries at Americans Habit
and envy encourage the practice Besides such
fulminatons never put the scrbes in bad" with
the censors. OF course, it is no more true of
Americans than Of Britishers, Frenchmen or
Teutons, Every American who has circulated
abroad knows by practical experience that the
European reach for the coin has the home grown
reach beaten forty ways
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

A current magazine article gives Cheyenne
great send-of for maintaining a system of mill
tary training in its high school, Because Omaha
has had high school cadet battalion for about
twenty-five years, we have come to take it as
matter Of course, as If it were part of the school
system everywhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

The prospective debut Of Miss Benson and
Miss Florence in metropolitan society will mark
the climax Of the social season OF 1917. Perhaps
arrangements can be made to crown both queens
Of May. While the elder Of the two inclines less
to gayety, the occasion and the company insures
a renewal of youth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

The quality of business efficiency in the Post
Office department. supplies its own measure in the
proposed abolition OF tube service in the large
cities. Tube service is expeditions but expen-
sive Wagon service makes for economy and
loss OF time. In some cities truck service be-
tween stations now connected by tubes means
additional congestion of streets and serious de-
lays. But time is no object if few dollars can
be saved. This is good example of saving
at the spigot and knocking in the head
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
This Day in History.

This Day In History.
1769-Marshal Ney, who was shot
for high treason in joining Napoleon
upon his return from Alba, born in
Germany. Executed at Paris, Deem
Der 7, 1915.
1804-Oakes Ames, builder Of the
Union Pacific railroad, born at Easton,
Mass. Died there, May S, 1873.
1S10-Jeremiah S. Black, attorney
general and secretary of state in Blu
chanan's cabinet born in Somerset
county, Pennsylvania Died at York,
Pa, August 10, 1883.
1S40-Penny postage was inaugur-
ated in England.
1847-The Americans regained Los
Angeles from the Mexicans.
1S60---More than 100 persons per-
ished in the collapse of a mill build
ing at Lawrence, Mass.
1870-Convention met at Nashville
to frame a new constitution for Ten
nessee.
1SS9-Clifton suspension bridge at
Niagara Falls destroyed in wind
storm.
1s92-Main building of the Univer-
sity of Missouri, at Columbia, de-
stroyed by fire.
Usefulness Marie of Edinburgh
and Prince Ferdinand of Roumania
were married.
1900-Lord Roberts arrived at Cape
Town to take command Of British
forces operating against the Beers.
The Day We Celebrate.
Frank F. Drexel, manager Of the
Ghna 10 it1ot ~ p
old today. He was born and raised in
Omaha.
Charles F. Harrison of Harrison &
Morton, Is 50. He was born in Mount
Pleasant, Ia, and educated In the
Iowa State university. He has been
president Of the Omaha Real Estate
excange and active in our local af-
fairs.
L. " Nicholas, president of the L.
V. Nicholas Oil company, is today cele-
brating his thirty-eighth birthday He
was born in Franklin, Pa, which is
in the heart of the oil company and
therefore comes by it naturally.
Carroll s. Page, United States sena-
tor from Vermont, born at Westfeld,
VT. seventy-four years ago today.
Reed Smoot, United States senator
from Utah, born in Salt Lake City,
fifty-five years ago today.
Colonel Edwin f. Glenn, command
ing the Eighteenth infantry at Doug
las, Ariz., born at Greensboro, N. c.,
sixty years ago today.
DR.. David B. Johnson, president OF
the Winthrop Normal and Industrial
college of South Carolina and head of
the Southern Chautauqua circuit, born
at La Grange, Tenn, sixty-one years
ago today.
DR.. E. Benjamin Andrews, chancel-
lor emeritus of the University of Ne
braska and former president of Brown
university, born at Hinsdale, N. H.,
seventy-three years ago today
Derrill B. Pratt intielder of the St
Louis American league base ball team
born at Walhalla, S. c., twenty-nine
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Miss Mary Alexander, resident OF
the Sandwich Islands and daughter oil
one of the early missionaries OF that
country. Is in the city. the guest oil
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Dickey.
A burst water pipe in front OF Dr.
Amelia Burroughs residence on
Dodge flooded that thoroughfare as
far as Sixteenth and in the ditch near
est Leslie & Leslie's drug store there
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Herbert Samuel appointed nome
secretary in the British cabinet
French artillery destroyed German
trenches on heights of the Meuse'
Germans by great assault took sew
eral hundred yards of French trenches
in Champagne.
Allies reported alarmed by Austrian
victories in Montenegro and Bulgarian
advance in Albania
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

In the two and half years of war Europe
has piled up debt Of over $sO0o0,Ooo0OO for
posterity. During the last year forehanded peo-
pie Of the United States invested in $1,000 OOO 900
OF new life insurance. Thus while war mort.
cages the future indefinitely one of the protcc-
tive arts of peace safeguards its votares,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

The president OF the American Automobile
association renews his plea for drastic regulation
OF pedestrians on city streets. What right" he
exclaims has the pedestrian to jeopardize with
his own life, the life and the liberty of those op
Grating vehiclesf" That's live question i'm
properly put. 1t should be phrased in this form:
why is a pedestrian"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Coeducational squnts at the salary or bank
account as a preliminary to matrimonial team
work supplies conclusive proof OF the value OF
college training, Much OF human trouble springs
from lack OF foresight in spotting the wherewith.
Higher education provides the needful' range Of
vision
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

The weather bureau reports an excess Of 26I
degrees Of temperature since March 1, 1916. I'm
fortunately the surplus is not available to bear
the coal market
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

The quiz directed to Ambassador Gerard i'm
plies that the administration takes the Oversea
News agency seriously. Quite compliment to
loyal dispenser Of outside gayety.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
TODAY.


A stiff brush is a great aid in keep
ing the skin in good condition. as II
keeps the pores open and free and also
draws the blood to the surface, thereby
relieving the great vessels and adding
nourishment to the skin. The brush
should be used night and morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Church leaders are getting wise to the fact
that modern progress require modern methods Of
publicity. Standing still spells stagnation. As
a publicity agent in the day Of newspaper adver-
Using, the church bell is back number.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Judging by the outcome OF the first round Of
the leak" inquiry, the committee members evi.
IDENTIFY overlooked the prc-emincnee OF Tom Law
son as a hot-air broker
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Every issue Of municipal bonds plasters a
mortgage on all the property in the city, That's
why the taxpayers usually want their consent
asked before bonds are authorized.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

While boosting for new industries for Omaha
that pipe line from the Wyoming oil fields mus
not be overlooked
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Still, the local coal dealers, as they view the
Chicago price slump, might make allowance for
the stock on hand when the boost hoped in.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

TON" Lawson is likely to regret that he in
terrupted his trip to Europe to spend some o
the money he made in the stock market killing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

To vindicate the summons our coming grand
jury will have to do something to reduce the
high cost Of living at least to the extent that its
own expense account adds to the high living cost.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

No doubt coal prices will be cut next sum-
mer but the consumer would be much more
pleased to have the dealer do il now"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

Eight hours debate on the eight-hour law sat
isles the needs Of the supreme court. No doubt
the Justices heard enough of last falls debate to
make up any deficiency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

G} Cheer up The country is safe. Mr. feeling
will carry Nebraskas electoral message tc
Woodrow
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

No one longer doubts that it pays to adver
tise. So why not churches2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10

For that vacant job, give the returned soldier
boy the preference, if otherwise equally qualified.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-10
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

The full extent of the loss in mem
bership by the Royal Arcanum as a
result Of the increase in certain classes
of its insurance rates is expected to be
made known today, which is the date
fixed by the supreme council Of the
order for totaling the cancellations
throughout the country.
The Harvard university regiment is
to celebrate its first anniversary with
dinner In Cambridge tonight, at
which Major General Leonard Wood
and other men of prominence are to
speak
State legislatures will begin their
sessions today in West Virginia and
Wisconsin.
Edward N. Hurley, who has just re-
signed the craftsmanship of of the Fed
eral Trade commission, is to address
the annual banquet of the Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce tonight on
Some of Our Business Problems"