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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
How Do They Get Away With Ii?

York, Feb 20.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: While the legislature is
very busy with something like seven
ty-tve bills affecting the revenues Of
railroads and their management, it
may not be worth while to call atten-
ton to the methods Of the foreign
fire insurance companies doing busi-
ness in the state in evading taxation.
Somehow these foreign companies
and with one exception all stock fire
insurance companies doing business in
this state are foreign-manage to
smother all bills calculated to make
them pay their just share.
Fire and life companies are not
taxed the same way in Nebraska. The
life companies pay per cent on gross
premiums, less the return premiums.
1t is very easy to get at the exact re-
ceipts of the life companies, too But
the fire companies pay the same tax
on receipts at one-fifth valuation that
other form of property pay. Compa-
MES with headquarters in states that
tax or az per cent on the gross pre-
MUM receipts are taxed the same in
Nebraska, less cancellation and rein
surance. In the 1856 biennium
forty-one fire insurance companies out
of 112 licensed in Nebraska paid $751;
s22 in taxes. The life, health and acct
dent companies paid $21S.1S7 In
other words, the life companies, re-
ceiving less than twice the gross pre-
miums received by the fire compa-
MES, paid eleven times more taxes.
Approximately 5000 fire insurance
agents are licensed in Nebraska In
fifty-three counties Of ninety-three in
1916 these agents reported for taxa
ton premium receipts of S2,6l2.O45.
BY putting over this local method
of taxation the fire companies saved
about $4,000 in local taxes. By the
reciprocal provisions and the cancella-
ton and reinsurance provisions they
also manage to save something like
$125,000 year.
In my own county of York the asses
sors reported only s494S of fire in
surance premiums received in 1915,
which would show only $2474O of
premium receipts all told during that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
Still More Light Needed.

Bruning, Neb., Feb. 20.-To the
Editor of The Bee: In the Letter Box
last week you had writeup headed
Don't Rock the Boat, Mr.. Bryan"
by P. G. Lewis, but his writeup Is
quite strongly seasoned with person.
ality. w. j. Bryan is only continuing
to say. Let us keep out Of war.
which was made an issue in the fall
Of 1916 and upon which Wilson won
the election, namely, He kept up out
of war" If P. G. Lewis is not too
forgetful he will know that such Is a
fact but | must congratulate him on
the closing sentence of his writeup:
America first, last and always! My
country and my flag is my motto
But such should not only be in words
without facts to prove it, Mr.. Lewis
does not seem to be aware of the fact
that we have to make provision for
$500, 100000 bonds to cover deficiency
in time of peace, and he does not men
ton the fact that our United States
cotton growers have suffered the loss
of many millions of dollars while be-
ing hindered from exporting 1t. (Ques-
ton: by whom?) Neither does he
mention that cargoes Of meats have
simply been taken from our citizens
in spite of our flag, nor what has been
done with our mail to and from for
eign countries. and who it was that
did it, instead of trying to correct
William Jennings Bryan? Mr.. Lewis
should give us a little light on this
subject and state why he condemns
Mr. Bryan for continuing the issue
which was used to elect Mr.. Wilson
as president of the United States.
J., DUIS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
LAUGHING GAS.

No, have never played bridge before"
80 should surmise,' said the disguised
partner. But how came you to enter an
important tournament like this?
oh. / thought 1t would be a good time
to learn."-Louisville ourier-Journal.
The Man--You women have invaded almost
lines OF mans activity.
The Woman--Yes. and now we want to
invade some Of the lines of mans inactivity
That is why we want to hold political Of
fices.-Judge.
"Jiggs has hoard of useless informa-
ton"
I'm what respect?"
He is considered an authority on inter-
national law."-Buffalo Express.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
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Omaha, Feb. 2O.-To the Editor of
The Bee: | was reading in the best
paper in Omaha, The Bee, about VIC
trOla needles being scarce and that
the clerk said she had orders to sell
but one package at a time. Now, l
have a Victrola and about thirty-fiVe
records and | have the best collec-
ton Of old songs and hymns in the
city. | have been playing some of
them for about three years and they
are as good as ever, and to cut down
the high cost of living ! turn the
needle half around. In this way l
use the same needle to play four or
five pieces. Yes, and have nothing
to sell BEN SMITH.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
This Day in History.

179S-General Antonio Lopez de
Santa Ana, one of the foremost figures
in the history Of Mexico, born at ia
lapa, Mexico. Died in Mexico City,
June 20, 1876.
1S03-Execution of Colonel Despard
for plotting to assassinate King George
III
1S47-American army under Gen
eral Taylor arrived at Buena Vista.
1S4S-John Quincy Adams, sixth
president of the Unit / States, died
in Washington, D. C. Born at Brain
tree, Mass, July II, 1857.
1S74-Benjamin Disrael became
premier of Great Britain for the sec
ond time.
1SS5-Dedication of the Washing
I II monument in the national capital.
1S91-Funeral of General William
7. Sherman held at st. Louis.
19O0-General Butler crossed the
Tugela river and drove in the Boer
rear guard.
1912-A great fire at Houston, Tex,
destroyed property valued at $1,000
900.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
One Year Ago Today in The War.

British House of Commons voted
war credit Of $2,O0O,O00,0OO.
Austrians captured Russian adj
vanced posts at Kozlov on the Stripa.
Germans captured 500 yards Of
French positions near Souchez but
lost Of most of them later.
Petrograd reported Russians had
captured Btlis, below Lake Van, and
We're close to TreboZond.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Mrs, George Squires entertained the
following ladies at the club: Mesdames
Armour, S. T. Smith, Andrews, Dietz,
Cole, Squires, William Wallace, Car
RADIANT, Allen, Ramsey, Coutant, Car
ter, Carrier and Sargent
Charles Pratt, the popular general
stcrekeeper Of the Union Pacific, has
returned from London, ontario, with
his bride, formerly Miss Minnie Gal
lena Among the presents was an an
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Worlmen's compensation in Nebraska has
wrought great improvement, over conditions that
previously existed between employer and en-
ploye. If the compensation law is to be changed,
it should be strengthened and perfected not weak
cned and laid open to additional abuses. &
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

What about the chronic violation OF the rules
and regulations governing the parking of autos
in the streets7 A stranger dropping in on us
right now might find it hard to decide whether
our business thoroughfares we're designed for
traffic or for auto storage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

To the demand Of the city that it cease op
Grating its cars and hand over the main part of
its lines, the street railway company politely
answers: 'No, thank you" which is precisely
the answer that was expected The track is clear
now for "the lawyers special
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

It is Just human nature for legislature
dominated by the democrats to be generous with
appropriations to be spent by democratic Office
holders and skinny with money to be spent by
republican ofiiceholders. Yes, it would probably
be the same with conditions reversed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
Another Bow Prodigy.

Master Roy Fork, the 6-year-od son of well
driller living at Fndlay, O.. is hailed the latest
mathematical prodigy. If you tell the lad your
born and if you give him the date of your birth
day and ask him what day of the week it comes
on he replies at once, correctly and without fail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Our Auditorium may not be spacious enough
to accommodate the growing demands of the an
nual auto show but it also has other deficiencies
that should be remedied. If the Auditorium were
equipped to answer all the purposes it should sub
serve, it would be proft-making asset for the
city instead Of red-ink figure in the expense ac-
count W. r- e,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Uncensored stories OF American correspond
ents just out of Germany indicate widespread
craft and favoritism in food distribution, SINH
r conditions are revealed in England and
rance. Twas ever so--stay-at-home patriots
rarely forget the interests of No. l.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Governor Neville gives assurance that the state
banks are perfectly sound, although he explains
that the banking board is making few Of them
clean up" This is place where eternal vigi-
lance is the price OF safety
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Charles II. Pickens, president and
general manager of the Paxton-Galla-
CHER company. was born in Detroit,
February 81, 1856, and has been in
Omaha from boyhood. He is a top
notcher in all the local business or
CARNATIONS and enterprises
Thomas L. Davis, cashier of the
First National bank, is an Omaha
boy, born February 81, 1882, the son of
F. II. Davis. He was educated at
Yale and began climbing the ladder
of banking twelve years ago.
H. H. Fish of the Western News
paper union, is At today, He was born
at oxford, N. Y, and has been with
the Western Newspaper union since
1898.
DR.. Thomas z. Magarrell, who
practices as drugless doctor and
conducts the Vitapathic sanatarium,
was born February 81, 1852, in
Canada.
William II. Garratt, assistant gen
eral freight agent of the Union Pa
cific, is 60 today. He was born in
London, Canada, and began railroad
ing with what is now the Grand
Trunk railway when he was only 16.
Alva B. Cook, president Of the
Union Il utl was poli rep-
ruary 81, 1853, at Astoria, Ill. He has
been engaged in his present business
since 1898.
Ross B. Johnson. who works for
the Nebraska Telephone company, is
celebrating his natal day today. He
was born in Omaha February q, 1887,
and is a grandson of one of Omaha's
pioneers, ]. T. Allan.
\Ni11inu, nShprn United States
commissioner of internal revenue,
born at oxford, N, c., siXty-one years
ago today.
Brigadier General George P. Scriv
en-, U. S. A., retired, late chief signal
officer of the army, born in Philadel-
phia, sixty-three years ago today.
Thomas Sterling, United States sem
ator from South Dakota, born in Fair
field county, Ohio, siXty-six years ago
today.
General Charles V. F. Townshend,
who commanded the Inflated British
expedition against Bagdad, born fifty
six years ago today.
Brander Matthews, noted author,
educator and advocate of simplitied
spelling, born in New Orleans, sixty
five years ago today.
Edward Ainsmith. catcher of the
Washington American league base ball
team, born at Cambridge, Mass, thir-
ty years ago today
Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of
Lent.
The National Farmers association,
composed of persons actually engaged
in agriculture, will meet at Kansas
City for its annual convention. The
improvement of marketing conditions
will be the chief topic of discussion,
Drastic regulations prescribed by
the Interstate Commerce commission
to relieve the shortage in coal cars
and help bring about a lowering OF
the present high prices of coal are to
become effective today.
Manufacturers, educators, labor
leaders and noted economists from all
sections Of the country are to gather
at Indianapolis today for the tenth
annual convention of the National So
ciety for the Promotion Of Industrial
Education. ~ 3, Abr
The Missouri. Pacific railway and
the st. LOUIS Iron Mountain &
Southern railroad are to Be offered for
sale at public auction at Sc Louis to-
day. The sales of the two roads are
to clear the way for the ending of the
receivership tof -the- Missouri Pacific
! Iron Mountain system
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21
[TODAY]
Health Hint for the Day.

Worry should be avoided as much
as possible as it is as much the source
Of many diseases as physical deficien-
Cies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Every day will be cleanup day in due time,
Just now the prime order Of business is to clean
up the coal bills
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Omaha music lovers certainly have no cause
to complain OF their opportunities this season to
hear the best music by the worlds greatest ar
fists without going away from home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Viewed in the light of prevailing prices, vege-
tarians are becoming objects of sympathy from
meat eaters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Governor Neville delicately intimates that he
can deliver message first hand to the legisa-
ture whenever the needs Of the public service re-
quire it. Now, Murtey, will you be good?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

1t ought not to be necessary this year to put
up garden-patch prizes when the products of each
garden promise to be worth more than all the
prize money. ..-, -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

In making fee grabbing unlawful as well as
odous, the legislature serves a distinct public
need
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

son, you want to telegraph your senator do 1t
nowl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Mr.. Grounding must be credited with making
good on one-half the shadowy prediction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-21

Admiral Peary laments the absence of many
essentials that make for national preparedness
Here is Doc. Cooks big chance to come back
with the goods. .
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-16

roboratiye evidence of which is found
in the fact authorized literature OF
Christian Science is increasing so
rapidly as to tax the constantly en-.
larging publication facilities.
Then there is mass of evidence of
a direct and particular nature to be
found in the Individual testimonies
or healing in the official publications
OF the Christian Science church. In
these publications in recent years
have appeared the statements Of more
than twelve thousand persons who
testify to having been healed through
Christian Science of ills that cover
virtually the whole range of human
suffering. These thousands of pcr-
sons have been so impressed with
what Christian Science has done for
them in the way of healing that they
nave voluntarily set out their expert
ences in writing and asked that these
be published for the Information of
their fellow men.
or course official records are not
really required by the average indiyid.
tal who wishes to learn what Chris.
tian Science is doing for the sick, for
the reason that in almost every com.
munity OF consequence the enquirer
may obtain firsthand information from
the BENEFICIARY Of this healing method
The Wednesday evening testimony
meetings OF Christian Science churches
everywhere, to which the public is
cordially welcome, are especially
recommended in that respect.
During forty years OF almost unin
terrupted inyalidism Mrs Eddy had
been struggling toward the apprehen.
sion OF the scientific rule and method
that she firmly believed underlay the
healing of the sick by purely spirit
aul means at intervals throughout the
recorded history of mankind, and
especially during the first three cen.
turtles Of the Christian era. The reye-
latiOn came TO her in an hour when
death seemed almost at hand, and
through 1t she healed the infrmity.
The great fact was established in hui
man consciousness. How to make it
available to her fellow men became
the immediate problem. Years of
consecrated effort brought forth the
Christian SCIENCE textbook, Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
lures 1t was followed by veritable
library of collateral writings.
And now, my friends, II there be any
here who for the first time are pos
sessed Of a desire to share n the heal
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-16

State of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County, Sc.
Frank j Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm OF +. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo. Couty and State afore
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum, Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case OF Cattarh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of De.
cember, A. d. 1885,
\. A. w. GLEASON,
fSeal.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of tho system.
Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Y
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-16

ing and regenerating influences Of
Christian Science, may |, for your
benefit, offer a few words OF advice,
which | am sure II needed will bring
you more quickly to THE desired goal,
in the first place. avoid becoring TN.
duly concerned regarding what might
seem to he the technicalities If the
subject Christian Science il sim
plicity itself There Is no deep my
stery about it,, except in the mis-
taken opinions o. some who do not
understand It, Consider for instance,
the teaching as to the unreality Of
matter Be, assured that to the
Christian Scientist the mountains are
as high, the skies as blue, and the
oceans as broad as to any one else.
Christian Scientist clothe, feed, ands
house themselves after the manner
of their non-Scientist Eeighbor And
this il entirely consistent with that
which you will in due time find to be
actual teaching of this Science as re-
CARDS the relative unreality Of matter,
Ny purpose is not to imply that
Christian Science does not require o
very radical departure from the o'k
concept of material things. 1t does
indeed involve wholly changed at
titude, but this change comes natural
~ and harmoniously, and with no
sense Of loss, but rather liberalization
of substantial gain.
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-16

Science healing is spiritual healing,
in which the physical benefits, n0l-
bic sthey be, are but Incidents This
healing is always and only the result
Of moral regeneration It is the fruit
of intelligent, applied righteousness.
1t can be practiced best by those who
are purest in heart, and its effects
could not be otherwise than good
In view Of what has been here said
1t should be evident that Christian
Scientists have no fanatical objection
to drug medicines, or Aher material
curativeS, as suchs The Christian
Scientist dispenses with material
medicines under no species OF com.
pulsion, but as matter OF voluntary
choice, based upon observation and
experience. II material remedies
were capable of doing all that is
claimed or hoped for them by their
most enthusiastic advocates, they
would yet fail to meet the require.
ments of the Christian Scientist, for
the reason that the whole system OF
material medicine Ia devoted to physi
cal conditions that the Christian
Scientist understands to be effects,
not causes.
Consider in this connection the mat.
ter CT germs. The bactegiolagist for
the time being occupies the center of
the medical stage, az. n Us opinion
the chief foe to the well being OF hui.
mainly IL an infnitesimal material or
ganism called a microbe Fortunate
ly a glimmer or two OF light il dis.
cernible through this dark cloud ri
Is observed, for instance, that under
certain favorable conditNns' Of the
body the germ Is unable to operate
and 1t Is beginning to be realized to
some extent that persons who live
clean lives are least susceptible to
contagion. Is 1t too mach to hope
that one day may everywhere appear
the direct relation between clean
thoughts and clean lives, and the fur.
Their coincidence Of purity Of heart and
that state OF the body that Is not ia,
vorable" to the business Of the germ9
There would seem to be some signi-
flcance in the fact that Christian
Scientists, who put not their trust in
filthy serums, enjoy as a geneal rule
an increasing measure of good health
amidst the myriads Of microbes.
The extraordinary growth Of the
movement Is In itself an impressive
testimonial Ii the efficacy of its heal
ing. Although the first Chrictian
Science church was established only
forty years ago, there are today six,
teen hundred such bodies in verious
parts OF the world. While the large
est numerical representation Is in the
United States, where Christian
Sciences had its beginning, it
churches are to be found quite numer-
ously In England. Canada, and Ger.
many, and they are to found also In
France, ireland. Scotland Wales. Hol-
land Italy, Norway. Australia, New
Zealand, China, the Philippines, Al.
gentina, Mexico, Panama the West
Indies and Bermuda From virtually
all quarters come reports of con.
tinuing and substantial growth cor.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13

Buy Little B-o-R-B. I-E.--Ady. bk
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
'CENE REDEW|[[
 LEAVESCOMPAN /. T0 G0 FUR SELF

An important change in one of the largest Arizona business houses which has been rumored for the last few weeks. IS officially announced now through the Arizona Republican The Redewill Music company, the old- est piano and music store Of the southwest, dating as far pack as 1881, has changed general managership. Eugene RedeWill, who has developed the growth of the big concern for the past twelve years, has resigned his position and arranged for sale of his stock interest said to be valued at about S20000 C. NJ. Cooper, former auditor for the city of Phoenix has entered the position as general man. aser, otherwise the personnel of the company remains the same
 Eugene Redawill just returned from twn weeks business trip and says that he soon will be established in another branch of the music industry outside of Phoenix, announcement re- garding which will be made in a few days. Besides being a business man of modern ideas, Eugene RedeWill is also a musician of recognized ability in the higher realms of artistry. His chosen instrument is the violin. and it was only the attractive fields of if nance which drew him away from it into the piano and music business. As a composer. NIr. Redewill has pro- duced works of recognized quality whict are now before the entire mu = sic world
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
JEFFERSON TO bE H0NORED IN
 CAPITAL CITY

The annual Jefferson society ban quet will he given this evening at the Woman's club.
 The Jefferson society. which is made up Of loyal democrats of the city and valley, each year celebrates the birthday of Thomas Jefferson with 3 banquet. This year it is planned to have one of the largest banquets ever held in the history Of the society.
 United States Attorney Flynn. Bishop Atwood and Attorney General Wiley F. Jones will be among the speakers.
 Tickets are being sold very fast for the affair, and it is expected that a large crowd will be present.
 Those in charge of the affair be- lieve that in view of the present crit ical times, t will be an excellent op- portunity for the democrats of the county to pledge the party to do all it can for the furthering of the ad- ministratior's plans for war.
 Oratorical Contest
 This morning at the. high school an oratorical contest win take place under the auspices of the Jefferson society It is expected that the win ner will deliver his oration before the menbers at the banquet this evening.