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Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Waste an Letters
New York World -

The National Association of Credit Men hav
ing made the discovery that vast amount of
commercial letter-writing is unnecessary its war
committee will attempt systematic reform. Not
much surprise will be felt the statement that
some of this wastefulness is the result of new
systems and methods introduced originally for
the promotion of efficiency
1t is not in useless correspondence alone that
modern Office forces have erred Duplication is
fault established every day of the week by
identical letters or circulars to be found in the
mail of persons whose names happen to be on
the lists of which use is made Whether this
suits from carelessness or from an attempt on the
part of so-called experts to maintain an appear
ance OF industry. it is costly and inexcusable
Until recently, receipts for all bills paid by
check were faithfully intrusted to the post. al
though predecessors knew as we'll as we that
q cancelled check was sufficient acknowledge
ment in most cases. Hundreds of thousands, per-
haps millions, of dollars have been saved by the
abandonment of this wholly superfuous practice
1t used to be said of the sewing machine that it
never really lightened women's work because it
served to increase the amount of stitching de-
manded, Writing machines have had some such
effect upon business correspondence but they
ought not to be used merely for the sake of using
them. What they save in labor may be spent 10
times oyes in stationery and postag
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Allies in War Council.

The safe arrival in England of the American
delegates to the great war council OF the Allies
is announced from Washington The time aud
place for the gathering is yet withheld, for pru-
Dental reasons, but the deliberations of the par
Elephants will be of tremendous concern to all.
The great lesson of the war so far>is that what
ever of success has attended German arms is due
to unity of purpose among the central powers,
Independent action by the Allies has made some
things easy for Germany. The present confer
ence is expected to remedy this for the future.
With all the armies acting as one, along plans
definitely understood by all. more effective attack
Is possible, a,e value of which is appreciated by
any.
The personnel OF the American commission,
just made public is of the presidents own~selec-
ton undoubtedly, as it is headed by Mr.. House,
who has been Mr.. Wilson's personal representa-
tive on many most important journeys, while
Messrs, Mccormick and Colby are also very close
to the executive. General Bliss and Admiral Ben
son are equal in rank and dignity to the officers
they will meet in conference and the others rep
resent the war activities OF America in such Off
cial capacity as makes the body really impress
sive. Their presence, as much as that of our army
and navy, will confirm the world of the whole
hearted devotion of country to the Allied
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Presidents Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Mr., Wilson has made several notable 'conri
buttons to the official literature of the country
within the last few months but none nobler in
its conception and import than his proclamation
designating Thanksgiving day. The simplicity
OF the language in which he sets forth the rea-
sons for the occasion is impressive His ordi-
nary style is limpid devoid of flourish and direct
and in this it is employed to its best purpose
The high calling of the American people is made
the subject of this timely exhortation. We are
urged not only to give thanks for blessings
joyed and mercies shown, but to humbly petit
tion for favor and direction along the dark way
before the nation. Our mission to the world re-
quires that sobrety of expression and earnest
ness of action characterize our conduct The presi-
dent in this sets good example for the people,
and Thanksgiving day will be observed this year
with devout attention it seldom has received
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
A Mathematical Calculation
: New York Financial World,

Our first selective draft took out OF the indus
trial machinery OF America approximately l000.-
600 units. Another 250000 must be added in men
who volunteered their services to their country
For their absence from the employment the ma
ton must strike balance in its usual workaday
operations. for while these men are under arms
they cannot contribute to the wealth OF the coun-
try by their creative labor.
The simple statement that we have l,2S0000
men now serving their flag is not adequate to
express fairly the dimensions of the gap their
withdrawal from the economic life of the nation
has made in our industrial machinery and which
to replace will require increased energy on the
part OF those who remain behind. Cold mathe-
natics, however, will convey to our mind what
loss the peaceful development of the nation has
sustained through the diversion of so many men
to nonproductive activities.
Assuming the average wage of these men to
be 81 day. the loss OF wage hire is s. 500 900
daily, or Ss0000000 per annum, basing the calcu-
lation OF 800 working days~a year Assuming
that for each dollar an employer receives out of
the labor he hires gross return of S. and we
confront the loss of Sl,l25000 every year ii is
necessary to maintain such large army in the
held. II IS true that these men receive compen-
sa!on iron our government, yet the offset from
this IS slight, for the men still are not creating
any new wealth; they cannot do SO by the very
nature OF their occupation.
What creative energy, therefore, that is lost
must be made up from somewhere else and il is
here where the conservation OF human energy fills
the gap but before it is filled the nation must ad-
just itself 10 the changed conditions 1t is this
process through which we are passingx-a course
unavoidable and which all the other eombatant
nations have either already experienced or are
now IN the process OF experiencing
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Wheatless and Meatless Days for Nebraska.

Governor Neville has revised the schedule rec
ommending days on which all are asked to alb
stain from eating meat or wheat foods. This is
to get Nebraska into line with the rest of the
country under the request from the national food
administrator that all voluntarily observe one day
each week on which no meat will be consumed
and one on which they will eat no wheat product
1t is not intended that any should fast on these
days, only that they use some substitute for the
foods to be conserved. Reiteraton of the argu-
ments n>favor of this saving is warranted by the
importance of the need Wheat and meat must
be had for the armies and for the hungry abroad
and so the home folks are requested to deny
themselves just little. Along with the obser-
vation of the days designated reasonable economy
and rigid watchfulness in the care of food should
be the constant practice. Food is vital to the
boys who are going out to fight for freedom and
small savings will make tremendous aggregate.
If victory comes it will be because everybody has
done something to help.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
New York, Suffrage and Congress.

Our amiable democratic contemporary and
personal organ OF our Nebraska senator assures
the vote-seeking women that with their success
in New York they should cease their efforts for
national suffrage amendment. That's the states
rights idea and if the women would only take
this advice it would doubtless be great relief
to the senator. The women, however, know they
will never get to vote in the democratic states
of the south except through the compulson' of
the federal constitution and we may be sure the
capture of New York will but stimulate the cam
pagn to capture congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Extremists Rule at PetroRrad.

Political chaos in Russia seems to have nearly
reached its maximum in the ascension OF the Boil
shevik at Petrograd. What further emmence Of
madness may be obtained is not easily conceived.
Kerensky is for the moment borne down by the
operation on an influence he is in large part re-
sponsble for. Had he proceeded against the ir-
responsbles with the same vigor he exhibited in
dealing with Korniloff he might have stemmcd
the tide OF disorder and confusion and have saved
Russia from many weary day of homemade
misery. Instead kerensky allowed Nikolai Le-
nine, recognized agent of the German propaganda,
to operate in defiance of an order for his appre-
hension and Lenine has now overthrown Kcr-
ensky.
That the extremists are willing to sacrifice
all the progress Russians have gained toward lb-
erty rather than abate one jot OF their own pre-
ten lions has been manifested in many ways. Their
exclusion OF that one substantial element of Rus
sian society which they classify as "bourgcoise"
from any participation in politics, their solemn
resolve to abolish capital punishment and their
proclamation Of the control of the proetarat will
give some notion of what experiments they may
try for relieving the economic distress in the
country. In the same light may be viewed any
possible attempt al detenSe from forelgn enc
mics Under their program no order is to be
obeyed until it has been reviewed and endorsed
by the soldiers committee. 1t is quite plain now
with what assurance the kaiser withdrew his
troops from the Riga sector that he might use
them to assault Italy
The coup d etat" cannot be regarded as the
end of efforts to bring sound and efficient gov
crnment to the new republic. This present mad
ness must spend ITSELF just as all mob demon
stratons do. Germany's victory in Russia is
more complete at present than in Belgium or
Poland, but the real forces on which the future
of the Muscovite nation must depend have not
as yet been wholly aroused. The man or men
to lead the people out onto safe ground will ap-
pear and the reign of folly be ended.
For the time the situation is dangerous chiefly
in that it may open to Germany an immense sup
ply OF sadly needed war material. If the Cos
sack and Siberian regiments hold firm and keep
the invader out of the wheat fields, the oil wells
and the iron mines even this help will fall short
OF German expectations.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Power of PRAYER,

ST Louis, Nov. Ito the Editor of
The Bee; Yes. whatever the skcptical
may think, those who have come
closest into touch with wars red de-
structiOn have been profoundly i'm
pressed by the effect of prayer" Our
own beloved President Woodrow Will
son and our Secretary of State Lam
sing have been seen at different times
of late on their knees praying to al
mighty God. George Washington, the
father of our country" was a pray
ing map and so was Abraham Lin
coin. Prayer is SO mighty an instru
ment that no one has ever been able
to master all of its keys. 1t sweeps
along the infinite scale of mans wants
and Gods goodness. All history
teaches that 'evil defeats ITSELF and
God rules in the affairs of men,"
GEORGE A. RITTER.
Suite sos La Sale Building.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Boston today will observe the 45th
anniversary of the great fire of 1872,
which burned over 500 buildings and
caused a loss Of $S0,000,000.
Chattanooga is to be the meeting
place today Of the annual southern
conference Of the National Associa-
ton for the Study and Prevention of
Tuberculosis.
Visitors from many parts Of the
United States and from Mexico and
the Central American republics are
expected to arrive in New Orleans to-
day in anticipation of the opening of
the National Farm and Live Stock
show.
The all-northwest loyalty conven-
ton. which was scheduled to begin
Its sessions in st. Paul today, has de-
ferred its opening until next week.
Under the patronage of Mrs. Rus
sell Sage, Mrs Finley J. Shepard and
other prominent New York women, a
"birdless hat show" will be opened in
the metropolis today at which prizes
will be awarded for the best feather
less hats made by amateur and pro-
fessional milliners. The object of the
contest is to demonstrate the practi-
bility of making attractive hats for
women without the use of birds or
feathers, which involves the destruc-
ton of bird life.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Aid for the Kaiser.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: AsWill you please al
low a longtime reader of your paper
to say a few words in it's columns
which think ought to be said at this
time? Senator George w. Norris
while in Lincoln gave out a carefully
prepared statement and had it printed
in the State Journal. The most I'M
portant point in the statement is this:
The United States ought to declare
at once on what terms it will make
peace with Germany"
This Is a German propaganda pure
and simple and Senator Norris knows
it. 1t is the same suggestion made by
every disloyal organization in the
United States. 1t is urged by La Fol-
lette, Stone, Hilquitt, Gronna, by the
Industrial Workers of the World and
every other pro-kaiserite individual or
organization in the country
Let US see what the result Of such
action would be. Suppose our gov
ernment should announce tomorrow
that 1t would make peace with Ger
many on certain terms The kaiser
and his PruSSian autocracy would i'm
mediately proclaim it throughout the
world, especially in Russia and Italy,
that the United States had backed out
and was ready to quit. 1t would place
us in the same position Russia is in
today. Our allies would Immediately
become suspicious. 1t would disor-
ganize all unity Of action between
them. That course Of action suggested
by Norris is just what the kaiser
wants.
1t would encourage Germany. 1t
would discourage our allies. 1t would
unity its ranks and foster dissensions
in ours. We will venture the asser-
ton that the kaiser would give all of
that $50,000 slush fund which was to
be used to influence congress to pro-
mulgates that specific propaganda.
We have never looked upon Norris as
a fool nor absolutely disloyal, but we
do not know what to make of him
now. AL. VANCE.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
Regards to Mr.. Peterson.

Decatur, Neb., Nov. 5.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: l read your article
published in The Bee written by Hans
p. Peterson and ! think it is an insult
to women. AS women are doing all
they can to save food and knit gar
ments for the soldiers and fill vacan-
cies that is a mans job, and these
men would have a terrible time if
they were to undertake a womans
place. | do not care for politics nor
woman suffrage. but I see no need of
a woman being a slave for a man. |
believe in each one doing his share.
And most women are as capable of
running an automobile as man. The
women in Omaha ought to run that
Hans =. Peterson out of town. for he
is no gentleman. | feel as though an
apology should be offered the women.
r. |. MRS. A. l.. BEARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
NOVEMBER.
Irwin Matttck.

Irwin Matttck.
i FINISHED fields with paths of gold,
Winds that whisper low,
Days of sunshine growing old,
Tardy dawns aglow;
Stiller nights with stranger stars.
Slences that charm.
Sunsets with their golden bars,
Where the swallows swarm
SiIenced woods with empty nests,
Roses gone to sleep,
Deeper throbblngs in our breasts,
Dreams that rpske us weep.
Colder waters ChurlinK on,
willows trailing dead,
Bud and song and wonder gone,
Summers beauty fled.
Life and love still arm In arm,
Treadlng barren wales,
Altar fires flaming warm
When the starlight pales.
Memories of June and Spring,
Hopes that sunward fly,
Eyes that speak and lips that sing,
Loves that cannot die.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
IODNY]
Right i'm the Spotlight.

Charles Augustin Hanson. who to-
day will be formally installed as lord
mayor Of London IN succession to Sir
William Henry Dunn, is II years old
and a. native Of Cornwall. For many
years he has been engaged in busi-
ness in London and has accumulated
a large fortune as a stock broker. For
some years he has sat in Parliament
as member for the southeast division
Of Cornwall. AS a necessary precedent
to his election as lord mayor he has
served for some years as an alderman
of London and has also filled the Of
fee of sheriff. The wife of the new
lord mayor is a former resident Of
Montreal and she will have the dis
tnction of being the first Canadian
born woman to become lady mayoress
of the British metropolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

The Hon. John NJ. Thurston in his
speech before the Republican club
meeting put particular emphasis on
the remark: Dave Mercer is going
in and the old fossils can't keep him
out"
At the council meeting last night
Councilman Burnham submitted, an
ordinance amending the present city
excise ordinance. The principal
change proposed is that applicants
must pay the required $1,000 upon the
granting of a license.
Char.es Dudley Warner, the distin
guished writer and editor of Harper's
Monthly, is in the city visiting friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
This DAY In History.


1776-Congress ordered ."the build
ing or purchase of three ships Of "a
guns. five of 36, one of IS and one
packet"
1S19-Simon Snyder, governor of
Pennsylvania during the war of 1912,
died at Selinsgrove, Pa. Born at Lam
caster, Pa, November 5, 1859.
1859-Orders were issued for the
restriction Of flogging in the British
army.
1S6l-The confederate states con-
gress admitted Kentucky into the con-
federacy.
1S65-Major General Frederick
Funston, U. S. A, born at New Car
Isle, o. Died at San Antonio, Tex,
February 10, 1917.
1S70-The Germans took possession
of Verdun, which had been long and
bravely defended by the French.
1S72-Beginning of the great fire in
Boston, which caused loss of $780,
100000.
1914-Germans surrendered Using
tau Internationally to the Japanese.
1915-Italian steamer Ancona tor
pedoed and sunk by Austrian subma-
rine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
%AeeHMm
&Aw8oX
To Our Readers.

The Bee offers free use of this COL
umn to its readers for the expression
of their views on current topics. Let
ters should not exceed 500 words in
length. Names of writer's must ac-
company all letters, not for publiCa-
ton, if it is desired to conceal iden-
tity, but to assure the editor of the
writer's good faith. Anonymous let
ters will not be published.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

The curling smokes of Indian teepees origin
ally traced i'll irregular lines the weather map OF
Indian summer. Tradition has it so. The smokes
of the paleface transform the map into
slnudge, defle the glorics OF the season, offend
against health and mock the artistry of autumn's
farewell performance. In one way or another
mans carelcssness in poiluting the air penalties
the community
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Election returns from New York and Ohio
afford ample inspiration for rival celebrations of
the sufragists and ants, Nothing less than
torchlight parades fit the glorious victory in the
empire state and the rcpuIse of the second drive
in Ohio Separate nights should be chosen for
easing the tension of JOY and giving spectators
opportunity for calmly viewing and comparing
the merits OF rival high steppers
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
The Day We Celebrate.

Maud Howe Elliott, well-known as
an author and daughter of the late
Julia Ward Howe, born in Boston SO
years ago today.
James A. Reed. United States sena-
tor from Missouri, born near Mans
field, O., 56 years ago today.
Jules S. Bache, a leading banker
and stock broker of New York, born
in New York Sc years ago today.
DR.. Charles +. Thwing, president of
Western Reserve university, born at
New Sharon, Me-. 64 years ago today
Rt. Rev. Lewis W. Burton, Episcopal
bishop of Lexington, KY, born in
Cleveland, O., 65 years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
StOryette of the Day.

Rambling through park one aft
ernoon, a man took seat on one of
the benches and while in this restful
position he noticed small boy lying
on the grass close by. A short dis
tance away several children of the
boys age were happily at play.
What's the matter, young MANI"
he kindly asked. Why don't you play
with the other children?"
Il don't want to play" answered
the boy, with his eyes steadily fixed
on the questioner. I'm having a good
time here"
But why don't you want to play?"
persisted the man. 1T isn't natural
for a boy of your age to be quiet"
I'm just waitin'," was the startling
response of the youngster. "A feller
painted that bench about fifteen min
utes ago and l want to see you get
up. up.'-Philadelphia telegraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Whenever the majority of the Nebraska
school teachers want to hold their sessions in
some city other than Omaha nothing Omaha can
do will prevent Bat so long as the majority
prefer Omaha as their meeting place there Is no
good reason why their wishes should not govern
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Carry the news to Pike county. The moneyed
interests OF New York oversubscribed its quota
" per cent the highest percentage Of the country
The surplus fashions mufaer for spouters of the
Champ Clark stripe
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

He visited the Omaha High school and
expressed himself as well pleased with
the workings of that institution.
South Omaha is to have new first
class dry goods and notion store.
Charles Singer will be proprietor
Some $4,000 is pledged for the erec-
ton Of the new Young Mems Chris
tian> association building.
Vice President Potter of the Union
Pacific railroad arrived in Omaha last
evening after long absence on the
Pacific coast and at intervening points.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

The Tcutonic drive into haly offsets for the
moment the progressive collapse OF the U-boat
campaign. So far every Teutonic undertaking
heralded as sure peace winner initiated the sky
rocket trick-brAliant and thrilling in the ascent
then darkness and the sombre thud of the stick
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

From the standpoint of economy and conser
vation voluntary overtime work commends itself
as war winning innovation. Moreover bit
Of extra velvet" feels mighty good and bracing
on bill day.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

The manner in which Rupprechfs weary war
.iors are tumbed out of she'll craters and con-
crete cyclsne shelters proves the Canadians to be
the champion holy Roullers OF Flanders.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

'If you refuse to hear me- shouted the
agitated person, you shut off freedom of
speech
well, freedom of thought has some
rights And when you get to speech h-mak
ing / defy you or anybody else to Think
WASHINGTON Star
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Two great squadrons of British and
German airplanes engaged in battle
over the Somme front.
AustrO-German forces in the Stok-
nod region Of Volhynia took the first
line of Russian trenches and several
thousand prisoners.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Whatever may happen in Russia we may be
sure there will be no return to the era of divine
right rulers Democracy over there may have
to take some hard jolts, but the old autocracy
san never conc back
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Wonder il it's proper to refer to that war
conference as House party2
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Every other day is a meatless day in Constan-
!inople. The powers that be realize now as never
,efore the folly of exterminating the city's ia
nous collection of dogs. nine years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

All teachers cannot be in the sap,e class as
Nathan Hale Those who stick to the school
room can also do their duty there.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

The famished Tammany tiger easily won a
front pew at the piecounter, Other considerations
ire incidental to the main chance.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

A boost in corn prices springs from reports
,f slow work in husking. Bull pits seem pain
:ully short of fodder these trying times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09
SUNNY GEMS.

Pat (watching an aeroplane's flighD--But
what poozes me, Tirince, Is what the mis-
chief kapes 1t up.
Terence-Shure, It's the terrific foorce Nv
gravitation.-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

President Wilson reminds us of the things we
still have reason to be thankful for. No matter
what happens, we Should always be thankful for
the opportunity to make others thankful.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

GAIA and Beersheba have fallen TO the Allies,
md Jerusalem only 80 miles away!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

early morning Is delightful these days"
Yes. l often talk about doing it."-Kan-
sas City Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-09

Hoover's suspended ak draws perspiration, if
nothing more.