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PLATTSMOUTII SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1913. PAGE . Cbe plattsmoutb journal PIBLISIIED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOITH, KKUIIASKA. Entered at Poatofflce at riattsmouth, Neb., as second-clas-s mail matter. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PIUCEt flO PEll YEAR IV ADVANCE THOUGHT FOR TODAY. There is no success without -I i loyalty. The man who is dis l loyal to his superior, to his pro- -l' J- fession, or to his country, is dis- - $ loyal to himself, and all that is J- good in him. General Goethals. J :o: Make it a safe and sane Christmas. :o: "Tom and Jerry" will be on the job tomorrow. :o: Last call of Santa Claus: "Come on, children." :o: The busiest thing in the world is "idle curiosity." :o: Both the days and the skirts are about as short as conditions will per mit. :o: It will be a merry Christina:; for the men in the financial circles of New York. -:o:- The children (God bless their little lives) are waiting to welcome Old Santa. :o: The base ball war is over and the Federal league will pass out of ex istence. :o: Help fill the stocking of the child of the poor mother who is unable to do it herself. v -:o: The town gossipers believe all they hear and what they merely think they accept as truth. Keep prosperity in the middle of the road and Plattsmouth and Nebraska will shove along. :o: At this season no experienced burg lar will touch the family breeches unless he wants them to wear. :o: The Journal takes pleasure in wishing its readers a "Very Merry Christmas," with the hope that they may live long and prosper. :o: The fellow who buries the hatchet is like the dog that buries a bone. He goes around every once in a while to see if it is still there. Prosperity quickens business. There is no question about that, and Nebras ka stands in the front rank of the rtates that keeps apace of the times in everything. :o: A casual inventory of America's coast defense reveals dependence for safety upon sand bars, shoal watcrs-j and the three-mile limit. Even peace ful preparedness calls for something more tangible. :o: In many places the fire risks in school buildings are being investigat ed, owing to recent disasters. It will usually be considered prudent not to spend any money though until after there have been more fatalities. :o: American securities owned in Eng land are to be mobilized by the gov ernment. A rude shock to holders of securities. Later-on, perhaps, a call may issue for mobilizing gold fillings in teeth. Governments at war need the money. :o:- . Answering the call of his two physi cians, King George obligingly comes down off his perch on the empire water wagon and, the toddy mixer to the king is hastily recalled. And so the outlook for spiked plum pudding at the Buckingham palace is tolerably fair. :., SOME CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS With this issue the Journal extends Christmas greetings and good cheer to its readers everywhere. Ihe year rounding to its close has ' been an eventful one in many conspicuous re- rpects. It has brought to Nebraska a finer and more diffuse measure of prosperity than ever before within the memory of living mp.n. Better than mere prosperity, which might come to Nebraska at any time from bountiful harvest at good prices, it has brought diversification of products and energy to the cultivation of field and farm, from whence comes and must continue to come the prodigal plenty with which Nebraska annually amazes the world If in turn we shall" learn from di versification the lesson of how to live at home, so that we can make our ccm crop a surplus rather than a debt-pay ing crop, there awaits in the near fut ure a measure of prosperity that will far exceed that which has heretofore been the reward of the thrift and energy of ar.y nation the world has yet known, when the aggregate pro duced has been divided by the number of population producing it. Then again, if we press the thought a bit i'urther, confining oui selves still with in the limits of rational calculation, and develop an economic condition that will enable us to use this one surplus crop at home, ihus multiplying its value by four, Nebraska at once becomes so much greater than other American states in productive wealth that nations must be resorted to that comparisons, other than obviously odious, may be made. This year, 1015, has been more memorable and admirable than others, in that it has brought people of the state 4o a profounder study of educa tion, road building, soil conservation, market problems, rural credits and constructive economy. The start made in these directions may be ar rested temporarily, but it cannot be retarded permanently. Men and women are thinking, thinking serious ly and with courage. In consequence the power of demagogue over the masses seems to be lessening slowly but surely, while thep ubile conscience is clearing to a wider and better sense of its duty to itself and the govern ment. At any rate, the only route to emancipation from the blighting con sequences of following the leadership of small and designing men, lies in the habit, now being indulged by the pro ducers of wealth, of doing their own thinking,' organizing and co-operating, rather than in pursuing the course of leaving these things to professional politicians and political office seekers who exploit the masses unto selfish purposes. In the abundance of our prosperity and in the sunshine of the glorious promise that lies about us everywhere, we should not forget to be grateful for benefactions, or ne glect preparations for the coming day. Useful and great economic reforms, like charity, begin at home, and from thence widen to larger and better re sult. There are many things that Plattsmouth can do to advance its interests, the interests of its im mediate territory and through that territory the interest of the state. For one thing, its citizenship can get clos er together, and bend the common energy to a better purpose. Its civic organizations, of whatever nature, can, and help mightily. They can all ceac:e to complain and to. criticize while getting together for the public good, for whatever righteously bene fits one man or woman in a commun ity, in a sense and correspondingly benefits every man and woman in that community. If every civic organiza tion in the land will resolve to un selfishly contribute some rational aid to the solution of the ever-present human problem of better and more rational living, another year will not pass without a visibly better and stronger civilization in Nebraska. If each trade organization and Chamber of Commerce in the state will resolve to lend a bit of conscientious study to developing a closer and more intimate relationship between the country and the town than has heietofore existed out of it will come a better country life and a more prosperous town than has heretofore existed, out of it wil come a better country life and a more prosperous town life. If every banker in the state will resolve to lay aside mere calculations affecting rates of interest and exchange long enough .to permit his vision to clear to the fact that a solution of the market problem, which will bring better and more staple prices to the agricultural pro duction of the state, we shall have a commonwealth in which all are blessed and a condition that represent the best that a wise and frugal people can create. We are without war or rumors of war in community, state and nation, and yet we have problems beckoning us from the threshold of the future &s grave and as difficult of solution pernaps as tnose ot war. ut course, peace will come to the nations of Europe now in conflict, as well as to the republic to the south of us, and when that peace does come, with it wiil come problems more complex and far-reaching than those which we have hitherto been called upon to solve. Let us be ready for them, and let us see to it that our own state shall be ready to takes it place with other common wealths that shall be called upon to ngnt it out witn tate ana destiny under the immutable and pitiless law of the survival of the fittest. In all these things and to these ends the Journal hopes and pledges itself to do its best, having at all times an abid ing faith in the worthiness of the com munity in which it strives, as well as n the posibilities of Nebraska when it shall have put aside sloth and indif ference and devoted its complement of talents to the service of the Great Master. Now for the new resolution. Any of us are open to improvement. :o: 191G will soon be here, and it would ot hurt any of us to turn over a new eaf. :o: It may be possible to order a roast beef dinner over the telephone, but a trip down town is necessary for a half yard of ribbon. :o: A great many of the high school boys are determined to prepare them- j selves thoroughly for college, even if they berak a bone in making a tackle. :o: Someone has made the unimportant discovery that every man, woman and child in the United States eats an en tire animal every year. On an aver age this may be true, but a great many people don't eat anywhere near that amount, while others eat much more. Personally we may get that much meat in weight, but the animal we got this year contained the least loin steak of any cow brute we ever heard of. She was nearly all round steak and soup boneu. :o: The writer thinks a whole lot of Dr. P. L. Hall. We seriously doubt if there is a more popular man in the state than Dr. Hall. We are satisfied he would make one of the ablest and most popular chief executives the state ever had, and while all these things are true, it is a great risk for Dr. Hall to attempt to make the race in view of the great uncertainty of an election, and then the loss of time from his great business and the ex pense incurred. We are satisfied Dr. Hall would have no trouble in secur ing the nomination and believe he could easily be. elected. But there is always a doubt in Nebraska, and par ticularly on the democratic side of the house, and we do not feel that as good -a man as Dr. Hall should be sacrificed on the altar of a great un ceitainty. Dr. Hall is a good man, a democrat that can be relied upon every day in the week, his friends are legion, and to sacrifice such an honest, up- right man would be a shame. Did you have a Mrry Christmas ? :o; i Will Tommy Allen be confirmed as U. S. district attorney? -:o: 1 And who will be United States dis trict judge? We hope the right man. :o: All men love liberty; but few to the extent of remaining a lifelong bachelor. :o : It will keep the heads of families busy raking up the cash to pay the bills for a few weeks. -:o :- His name is now Captain Go-Ed Here's your hat. Cap. Don't be in a hurry about coming back. :o : The next day being Sunday gave the boys a chance to rest up before going to work, which was welcome. :o: The average man thinks so little of money that he gets Mis mind off the subject when some fellow steps on his corn. :o: THAT GARY DINNER. The newspapers of the eastern states that appear determined to open the presidential campaign with out waiting for the end of the holiday season, continue to print columns of comment and conjecture concerning the famous Gary dinner to Colonel Roosevelt. That the meeting, at which Colonel, Roosevelt met repre sentatives of practically all the big busines and financial interests of the country, and that was shrouded in secrecy, was of political significance is very generally conceded. But whether it foreshadows the appearance of Colonel Roosevelt himself as a presi dential candidate, or was to further his intense eagerness to "beat Wil son" with some other candidate there s wide difference of opinion. The New Yorkt World reports, on authority which it vouches for as very reliable," that it was the Colonel himself who suggested the meeting; that it was his overtures to 'Judge Gary and his old friends in he steel trust which resulted in the presence about the banquet board of a score or more of the nation's big money men. It is the worlds in formation, also, that Colonel Roose- elt protested, at the meeting, that he iimself is not a candidate, and that his only present political purpose is o bring about the. defeat of the Wil son administration; that with this end in view he seeks to marshal all the forces antagonistic to the president." According to this same course of nformation, the Colonel let it be known that, under certain circum stances, he would accept Judge Hughes as the republican candidate. Also that he might be induced to look with favor upon either of these two tickets: For President, Theodore Burton of Ohio; for Vice President, Hiram John son of California. For President, Albert B. Cummins of Iowa; for Vice President, Hiram Johnson of California. Even Root, it is stated, would be acceptable to Colonel Roosevelt, pro vided he were allowed to name Root's running mate. It is impossible to say whether this represents accurate reporting or mere reportorial conjecture. WTiat can be said with certainty, however, is that Colonel Roosevelt is extremely anxious to "beat Wilson" because of the presi dent's war policies, an 1 that he will go to almost any length short of abject surrender to bring about a reunion of the republican party to that end. As a practical politician Colonel Roosevelt realizes how powerful "big business" is in the national councils of the re publican party. Therefore as a first and necessary step toward an amalga mation the Colonel sets forth to rally big business to the support of his pro gram, whatever it may be. He does this with the more confidence because for a fight against the policies of the Wilson administration if it can be made to appear that there is a reason able chance for success. The situation is one that is well worth watching and that will be watched very closely not only by the democratic party but by the country V as a whole.-r-World-lIerald. WHAT IS NANTIONAL DEFENSE? WThile diversity of opinion is dis closed in regard to what constitutes national defense. So distinguished and well-informed a man as the former secretary of the interior,- Walter L Fisher, is quoted as complaining be cause the public does not know wheth er the defense plans now under dis cussion contemplate relention of in sular possessions, the pan-American canal and other outlying interests, or are intended to apply merely to con tinental United States. Yet he de clared his favor for what he termed preparation for effective defense. In the minds of those who favor national defense the term means the defense of whatever is Uncle Sam's, be it tangible or intangible. It means the defense of whatever may be as sailed. Men discuss national defense and the proposed preparation for it as if it could mean simply the defense of national territory, and profess to see no menace in that direction. But it means more. it means the defense of the na tional honor. It means the defense of American life in any and every portion of the earth's surface. It means the defense of this na tion's right to sell and buy and ship without let or hindrance, in order that its people may get out of their in dustry and the fertility of their soil the sustenance to which they are by right entitled. As long as this republic assumes to own Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines or other outlying territory, it means the defense of such territory from foreign encroachment and the defense of the rights of their people. This country needs defense today. The lives of Americans have been ruthlessly taken in defiance of inter national law and of the laws of hu manity. The commerce of this coun try is being lawlessly interfered with and great losses have been and are being inflicted upon American produc ers. American ships are being stopped upon the high seas, within a few miles of our own coasts, and men are being removed from them without any shadow of right. Adequate national defense would mean the power to protect against these outrages in such a way that they would cease immediately upon the ut terance of the protest or would never even be attempted. Lincoln Star. Our fear of foreign invasion is greatly modified by the conviction that within forty-eight hours of the enemy's landing Yankee ingenuity would have invented 3 dozen contrap tions to demolish the foes. -TO ; We would like to see some demo crat in this congressional district who will come to the front and say he wants the nomination. Every now and then we see the name of some one mentioned, but none have yet come to the front with a "I want it!" salute. -:o: Christmas comes but once a year, and those who do the giving are glad of it. But it is a great consolation to Daddy and Mamma to sec the happy faces of the little ones who realize the coming of Santa Claus. But how is it with those who failed to get such tokens on Christmas morning? :o: We desire to return our thanks to our good friend, Charley Grimes, of Fort Worth, Texas, for holiday edi tions of Fort Worth's papers. They are very great, and (in keeping with the progressive spirit of that city. Charley was our comrade so long, and was never known to forget us when he came across anything good, and we certainly enjoyed these papers. :o: We desire to notify politicians in time, and especially those booming candidates, that nothing of that char acter will find its way in these columns unless the cash accompanies the order. We make no distinction whatever where the copy comes frcm outsiders, who make a business of booming candidates. This thing of paying a manager to carry on his campaign at big salaiy, and then ask ing thenewspapers to do the booming is played out in this print shop. Children Cry The Kind You Have Always in use lor over ISO years, Allow All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-good " are but Hxperinients that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children Experience against HsnerimcnU What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless snhstitnto for Castor Oil, Pare goric, lrops and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other sarcotie substance. Its ajrc is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverlshness. For more than thirty years it lias been in constant xiso for the relief of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic, all Teething1 Troubles and liarrhea. It regulates the Stomach and ISowels, assimilates the Food, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea The .Mother's Friend, GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the w a. In Use For Over 30 Years The Kind You Have Always Bought TH C C E NTAUR COM Eft rr uw . ' v i v .j r7,rs Don't let your footprints on the sands of time show that your shoes badly need half-soling. It is a sign of slovenliness. :o: Nobody cares anything about O. Garfield Jones, but everybody should be interested in the recent maneuvers of the ex-president in the Philippines. :o : The Ford peace party may attract some attention in Europe if Henry can suggest improvements in the motor trucks that -Iraw supplies to the soldiers in thet renches. :o : When you can't think of any other reason for asking the customary an nual advance in the price of anything, it is always perfectly safe to charge it up to the war. :o: It is not necessary to worry about room that will be taken up by the chil dren's new Christmas toys. They don't require much space after they are smashed up. :o: Money is plentiful in Nebraska. Anyway, applications for charters for the organization of new banks in dicates a substantial gain over last year at this particular time. Keep prosperity in the middle of the road, and let Nebraska shove along. :o: There should not happen at Wash ington anything to disturb the happi ness of President Wilson and his bride at their elegant quarters at Hot Springs. A honeymoon is something that you can't enjoy always, while some older heads than our own say the honeymoon never wears out with some people, perhaps. Sales bilis done quickly at the Journal. To the South The warm and beautiful "Southland," with its Gulf and Flordia sea coast, its attractive cities and hotels, is a winter playground and outdoor region. Railroad tours comprehend the whole South, going through-one section and returning through another, including New Orleans, Mobile, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Savannah, Washington, D. C. Jacksonville is the des tination of the general circuit tours. Then there are lower rates applying over the same route in bota directions to Southern and Texas Gulf destina tions. The Burlington has three gateways to the South, Kansas City, St. Louis or Chicago, with excellent service via each one. Inquire for the Burl Ebflpn mm for Fletcher's mm t 5 Ml Bought, and which has heen Has borne the signature of - ana lias been niado under his per ' sonal SUDcrvision slnr-fi its iiifcincv. no one to deceive voti in tliis. - Signature of PANY, NEW YORK CITV. NOW IT'S NEW YEAR'S CARDS. You all know that the Journal office carried the finest line of Christmas Cards ever shown in this city; we want to tell you that our line of New Year's Cards is just as nice, and the line as complete. If you are buying Tew Year's Cards we want you to see this line. We know you will be pleased with them. For Sale. H2-H. P. Chopie Gasoline Engine for cash. Inquire of Ed Egenberger. Bear This in Mind. "I consider Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by far the best medicine in the market for colds and croup," says Mrs. Albert Blosser, Lima, Ohio. Many others are of the same opinion. Obtainable everywhere. For Sale. Twenty-one head of steers, coming two years old, most all Whiteface, without horns. They are all good quality and will sell at the market price, if taken before December 12th. R. R. Nickels, Murray, Neb. Telephone 1814. Have you seen our line of Rugs? We will meet Omaha prices. Streight & Streight. GOL. Ur.1. DUNN, AUCTIONEER WEEPING WATER, NEBRASKA 18 to 20 years experience is worth something to those who have property for sale. Satisfaction Guaranteed I am always after the High Dollar for Your Goods. Win ter Tourist Fares! ington's new "Winter Tours" leafnet. Complete pre sentation of tours to the Soath, West Indies, Cuba and Canal Zone. It. W. CLEMENT, Ticket Agent L. W. WAKELY, GENERAL PASSENGER AGT., 1004 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb.