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©maba-Whafe (heW?st is dl its Best
THE CASH REGISTER.—II.
“President Coolidge fixes his eyes upon the cash
register and never lets them stray far from it.”
This is the chief criticism of the President made
recently by the most ardent supporters in Nebraska
of John W. Davis. At the same time that Coolidge
was charged with this offense, John W. Davis was
praised because in his speech of acceptance, “he
lifted up his eyes unto the hills.”
We do not understand why the democrats find
criticism in the fact that Coolidge “fixes his eyes
upon the cash register,” nor can we find any reason
for speaking of Davis in the same breath, by laud
ing him for “lifting up his eyes k’nto the hills.”
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Business men everywhere hold the cash register
to be the pulse of their business. Without a cash
register, or some other means of keeping the ac
counts, no business could long survive. It would
therefore seem natural that Coolidge should be
praised, instead of condemned for keeping his eyes
upon the cash register at Washington. Some of the
leading democrats in Nebraska have condemned him
however, on this specific ground. A reference to
the President’s speech of acceptance shows plainly
that the charge is true. He does keep his eyes upon
the cash register. He spoke of the finances of the
nation at one point in his address as follows:
“An enormous debt had been contracted, then
Standing at about *24,000,000,000, of which more
than *7,000,000,000 was In short-time obligations
without any provision for payment. Government
bonds were far below par. The high war-time
taxes still burdened the people.
“Demobilization and liquidation remained to be
completed. Huge accounts with the railroads were
still unsettled. Transportation was crippled. Over
*11,000.000,000 of unliquidated debt3 were due to us
from foreign countries. The whole people were suf
fering from a Iremondous deflation. Our banks
were filled with frozen assets, and everywhere ncute
financial distress existed. Interest was high. Capital
was scarce. Approximately 5.000,000 people were
without employment. No adequate provision had
been made for the relief of dlsa!4ed veterans and
their dependents. There was an avalanche of war
worn people and suddenly cheapened merchandise
Impending upon us from foreign lands."
• * *
The president’s reference here is to the “cash
register” as the republicans found it when they took
over the reins of government upon the passage of
Woodrow Wilson from office.
It may be that tho3e leading democrats who
make the charge against Coolidge that he looks too
closely upon the cash register, have in mind this
staggering record of the last democratic adminis
tration. From the view point of the democrats it is
probably natural, that in a strict party sense they
would prefer that President Coolidge let his search
ing eyes stray elsewhere.
• * •
Fortunately the selection of the next president,
however, will not turn upon the partisan needs of
the democrats.
The voters of the United States are going to
insist that Coolidge shall continue to keep his eyes
upon that cash register until the figures show a bal
ance upon the taxpayers’ side of the ledger.
Much has already been accomplished in this di
rection by President Coolidge and the republican
administration. But the big part of the job remains
to be accomplished. This record of what has been
done in the last four years was also pointed out by
President Coolidge in his speech of acceptance. It
makes an interesting series of chapters.
* * *
The Omaha Bee is convinced that the voters of
Nebraska will appreciate a review of these “cash
register" chapters. We will present them in these
columns from day to day. In this manner they can
weigh the value of the democratic condemnation,
that Coolidge fixes his e>js upon the cash register,
and, too, the value of the praise of John W. Davis,
because “he lifted up his eyes unto the hills.” It
may be also that we can finally fathom the strange
slant of the democratic party mind that gave ex
pression to this queer couplet of praise and of
criticism.
PRINCE OF GOOD FELLOWS.
Americans are finding out some things worth
knowing about Albert Edward, prince of Wales and
heir apparent to the throne of England. His royal
highness has proved on many occasions that he is no
end of a good fellow. We were daily apprised on
his doings on shipboard as he approached the shores
of America on this latest visit. How he came to
dinner in a business suit; how he danced with a
girl from St. I.ouis, just to make good on u story
that had been sent out and was radioed back, and a
lot of other things.
Then wc see him blushing as he faces a battalion
of newspaper reporters, each firing such n barrage
of questions as he probably never endured before.
Sitting at the table with the president, with only
the family present. Thanking Secretary Hughes
for the consideration that permitted this Informal
visit. Going about entirely without pomp or display.
Planning to take part in the polo matches, and then
go to his rnneh in Canada.
No wonder the British public objecta to his ven
turesome horseback riding. They like him too well
for himself, regardless of the fact that he represents
thut cherished Institution, the British throne. Some
folks on this side do not like him for that very j
reason. But the throne will stand, for all that.
Americans generally will like the gallant prince
none the less for his having born in line with it.
He is truly a prince of good fellows, and we hope he
enjoys his visit as fully as an over-curious public
will allow.
LABOR DAY.
Today, as I’udd’n’head Wilson remarked anent
April 1, reminds us what we are on the other 364
days of the year. It is Labor Day. As such it in
cludes all, save an extremely few and entirely neg
ligible members of the idle rich variety. Americans
all are workers. Not all toil with pick and spade.
Not all spend weary hours watching whirring wheels.
Some are employed in one way, some in another,
but each contributes something to the sum that
makes up the whole of the nation’s progress and
prosperity.
Labor is today congratulated upon existing con
ditions. The working man has nothing to worry
about save politics. He has the best job he ever
had in his life, is getting the best wages ever paid I
for the work he is doing, and is the only worker in
the world of which that may truly be said. He is
better fed, better housed, better clothed, and enjoys
more of the good things of life than the worker in
any other country. His wife shares this with him.
His children have more attention and greater ad
vantages than their father had.
This does not mean that he has reached the top.
Steadily he is striving to better even his present
enviable position. Rightly so, too, for no man has
a right to say, “This is the end. Nothing beyond
this point.’’ America is not ready to say to human
ity, "End of the track! All out!’’ What the future
holds no man can say exactly, but wc hope that it
will be even better than today.
And we also feel that the American working
man will go on as he has, industriously striving,
practicing thrift, and looking always ahead to some
thing that is more worthy of him than what he has
already achieved. As all Americans are workers,
so all share in the general good fortune that blesses
the nation at this time. With peace and plenty on
all hands, and the future rosy with promise, Labor
Day, 1924, should be celebrated with a zest that has
not been noted for many years.
‘‘GENTLEMEN OF FRANCE, FIRE FIRST!”
“Hullo, governor!”
“Howdy-do, general!”
And rival candidates for the office of vice presi
dent of the United States shook hands, chatted for
a few minutes in a neighborly way, and parted with
only good feeling apparent.
American politics presents many curious and in
teresting phases. This year’s campaign promises to
be as hotly contested as any in the history of the
nation. It will lack some of the features of days
gone by. The picturesqueness and maybe the per
sonalities of the clashes that gave zest to the hunt
for votes in Jackson’s day, for example. Americans
have got well beyond the time when a point could
only be driven home when accompanied by a physi
cal demonstration, or, if not that by assault on the
opponent’s character.
Indeed, the issues are beginning to be sharply
and clearly outlined, and champions on either side
are setting pointed lances at the foeman's helm. It
is what was known in the days when knighthood
was in flower as “combat a la outrance,” that is to
the finish. And, as the formula then went, it will
be carried on, mounted or afoot, with lance, sword,
mace or battle-ax. No quarter will be given or
asked until after election day.
Yet it surely is encouraging to see the gladiators
meet as did the two Charlies, Dawes and Bryan. So
long as political opponents, who are such strenuous
fighters, so given to dealing downright blows, can
casually so encounter, there is little danger of our
beloved country blowing up under political pressure.
LAST DAYS OF SUMMER.
Early morning breezes bring a faint promise of
autumn, but it is soon dissipated. The noonday sun
comes with a fervor that strikes through with shafts
of heat so direct as only come from the furnace
itself. Autumn is not yet here, but only a little of
summer time remains, and Nature must work fast
to finish her big job. Part of the promise of seed
time has been redeemed, but much is incomplete.
The orchards and the vineyards are feeling the ef
fects of the old dame’s urgency, and great clusters
of grapes are bluing on the vines, while in the trees
apples are taking on the hues that denote perfec
tion. Out in the garden tomatoes are reddening,
and further along the big and little melons come to
that luscious perfection known only in Nebraska.
Katydid has sounded her warning note that frost
impeniLj, and the evening chorus is filled with
crickeLcicada, tree toad and the hum of the preda
tory mosquito. Although they do tell us that the
singing mosquito does not bite. Robins are holding
conventions, blackbirds gather nightly in groups,
looking ahead to the southward flight. The other
migrntory birds are also laying plans. Cottonwoods
are dropping leaves as they did their cotton a few
weeks ago. Hollyhocks have gone to seed, and
golden glow is giving wny to cosmos and cockscomb.
A few more days and the “break in the
weather” will point the end of summer. A switch
in the direction of the breeze, a puff of cold wind
from the north, a drizzle of rain, and notice will be
given that Nature is putting up the shutters.
Autumn, with its golden glories, will be at. hand,
but its opulence seldom compensates for the rich
ness of summer, which is now nearly in its closing
scene.
The scavenger law is not the only one that needs
teeth.
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Homespun Verse
-—By Omsha'a Own Poet—
Robert Worthington Davie
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TEACHING MY BOY.
I can tench my hoy the virtues os they h«\e been
taught to me.
t can strive to innke of him the man that he ought
to be,
I can smooth the rougher places of his pathway with
a smile,—
Put I don’t Intend to spoil him for the changing After
while.
There at length, with Good his counsel, he will have to
wend his way;
lie will have to brave the battle and ho prudent day by
day;
On himself lie'll Is dependent, and unless he thinks
alone
In hi* growing yen is. he'll filter when life'* problem*
are his own.
Self-reliance was not common with the slsves of yester
year;
In a laiy the manly spirit strives Incessant to appear,
And the traits Innate and potent Into lenient* are spun,
While the pntlis of youth are trodden by nn oft oh
■ervunt son.
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Letters From Our Readers
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Improvement l’lan Suggested.
Omul --To the Editor of The
Omaha Bee: I wo* glad when I read
In The Omaha Bee that several of
the county commissioners were in
favor of selling the 120 acres of poor
farm land. This valuable Bite should
be disposed of and made to realize a
profit, as It has for a great many
years been practically nonproductive
so far as a revenue being derived
from It. I suggested three or four
>ears ago thafc this property be sold
at a good advantage to the county, ns
It would furnish means to purchase
further west and have enough money
left from the sale of the land to build
nti adequate hospital that would do
credit to the county. The present
hospital Is a disgrace and has been
completely out of date for many years
last past.
1 also suggested that the Missouri
Pacific railroad lower their tracks in
the center of the grounds and build
heavy retaining walls on each side
of their right-of-way and then cover
the top so that they would be in
tunnel from Pacific to Center etreets.
This would be a very simple engineer
ing feat, and after the site had been
properly graded, a boulevard could
be made over It. This property then
would make one of the nicest building
sites In Omaha.
The railroad, if It made these im
provements. especially If they leveled
and lowered their tracks, would save
Itself the expense of the tunnel by
the saving of extra coal they now
have fo use in order to draw their
heavy stock trains over the hogback
that they have always had there. I
hope to see this needed improvement
made. G. H. YOUNG.
Against the Nonpartisan Plan.
Wausa. Neb.—To the Editor of The
Omaha Bee: We have received a
copy of the proposed amendment to
the constitution of Nebraska for
abolishing the party name and the
party circle from the ballot. This Is
the proposed amendment for which
Mr. C. A. Sorensen of Lincoln lias
been circulating petitions. Mr. Sor
ensen, we understand. Is a man with
out a party, and If this amendment
Is adopted at the election in Novem
ber we will all lie without a party,
as the parly organizations In the
state will crumble when thev ran
have no candidate* for office. That Is
Just what the nonpartisan league is
after.
The argument ndinneed that party
principles and platform cut no
figure anyway ns far ns state and
county officers are concerned sounds
very plausible. But It might be well
before voting the party organizations
away to stop and consider some of
the condition* this amendment to the
constitution will create
All candidates will be on one non
partisan ticket. Candidates for Judges
and school superintendents are no
I Abe Martin |
Th' feller that likes himself
usually has a monopoly, Now that
automobiles nro so cheap an’ com
mon it hnrdly pays t' teach a baby
t’ walk.
(Canritabt, list.)
now. But that Is a very short ballot—
and yet the names near the top get
practically all the votes. Each candi
date will be compelled to struggle for
himself, bearing alone the burden of
his campaign, with no support from
a party organization. The candidate
who has the most money to spend In
campaigning will be elects-' The one
who can't afford the expense and Is
not a professional politician will have
no chance—-especially for a state of
fice. But It will be easy for a group
of politicians or an organization like
the nonpartisan league to pick *
their men. place them on the ballot
and get them nominated find elected.
It will work like the communism In
Moscow, where an organized small
minority controls the large unor
ganized majority. This amendment
would therefore defeat the very pur
pose of the direct primary law—to
give every qualified person a fair
?hanre. Its adoption will effectively
;!ose the door to th office seeking the
man. It will be office for the office
seeker only.
It Is also argued that by adopting
this as an amendment to the consti
tution It will perpetuate It and stop
agitation. Yes. when the chicken's
head Is cut off It always puts nn end
to the argument as to whether or not
It should I>e killed. If the people of
Nebraska want to try this heretofore
untried scheme let them first pass a I
law alfollshlng the party name from |
(lie ballot, and then If It works satis-,
factorily It can be written Inin the
constitution. ODD TIMER.
Doesn't Uke Bobbed llalr.
Fort Calhoun, Neb.—To the Editor
of The Omaha Bee: The young girls
now In this great civilization cut off
their fine natural and beautiful hair,
very short and call it bobbed hair.
It is only a short bunch of stumpy
hair like when you cut down a fine
tree that leaves a stump. Whsn the
tree mumps are fine and beautiful,
then the girls with their short
stumpy hair are fine and beautiful.
Any man that has a spark of the
beauties of nature In him can not
idmlre the girls' short stumpy hair
any more than they can the tree
stumps. To bob their short stumpy
hair two or three times a day Is
more bother then long hair. That s
why so many girls let their stumpy
hair hang straight down and not bob
It. That wny their hair looks like cut
off tree stumps.
fimm.KS FTOI.TEN'RERO.
Wrong Party.
A certain Indy called her grocer up
nn the telephone the other morning
After she had sufficiently scolded the
man who responded, she said:
' And, what's more, the next order
W hen in Omaha
Hotel Conant
250 Rooms—250 Hath*— Rate* ). to $5
'A FEW HUES;
BEGAN TROUBLE
Soon Covered Face.
Cuticura Healed.
*' My trouble begsn with • few
pimples and it was not long before
my lace waa completely covered.
The pimplea were hard, large anil
red. and they Itched and burned;
causing me to scratch end Irritate
the affected part. I lost several
nights’ sleep on account of the Ir
ritation.
" I sent for a free sample of Cutl
curs Soap and Ointment and after
using it I saw that my pimples were
healing and did not hum ao badly
I purchased more and In about two
months 1 was completely healed."
I Sir tied) Miss Mary Hutchison,
Thayer, Kans.
Cuticura Soap,Ointment and Tal
cum bio Ideal for dally toilet uses.
r»wplH K»l! A.ITroM “Oattoara tako*
*«•»!•* * MaiiUo ♦». Mm* goM 9*9rr
' ro Soar atr OfMaMMiJMliilli
Trjr our now Sh*tin| Sink#
you get from me will be the last I'll
ever give you."
"It probably will, madam," said th«
voice at the other end of the wire,
‘you're talking to an undertaker.”—
The Progressive Grocer.
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Illinois Central System Helps to Take
Mystery Out of Railroading
This is our forty-ninth monthly statement devoted to giving our patrons infor
mation about this railroad. We began publishing these statements in the daily
and weekly newspapers on our line in September. 1920. This plan of keeping
our patrons posted is now entering upon its fifth consecutive year.
Our statements have been planned with the idea of taking the groundless
mystery out of railroading. In former years much misunderstanding existed be
tween the patrons of the railroads and the managements of the railroads. The rail
roads made mistakes by neglecting to take the public into their confidence, and
the public made mistakes by demanding the wrong kind of railway regulation.
We have sought to put an end to that unconstructive situation. It hits been our
earnest desire to develop better understanding by informing ourselves of our pa
trons' needs and wishes (that is why we invite constructive criticism and sugges
tions) and by informing our public regarding the railroads.
Our monthly statements have covered many phases of the railway business.
Among our subjects have been the increase in business handled by this and other
railroads, the causes of transportation shortages, co-operation between the rail
road and its patrons to get the best service out of the railway plant, new equip- ,
ment purchased and other expenditures for improvements, the menace to life and
property caused by careless motorists at grade crossings, the on-time perform- I*
ance of our passenger trains, our efforts to promote industrial and agricultural
development along our lines, the part taxes and other expenses play in fixing rail
way rates, the receipts and expenditures of this railroad expressed in terms of the
cents which make up the dollar, and the like. We have endeavored to discuss
these subjects in a simple, non-technical manner that would be readily understood.
We have been very particular about our facts. Although we invite criticism,
none of the facts presented in our monthly statements has been successfully chal
lenged.
We take pride in the belief that our statements have helped the people in our
territory to become better informed in regard to this and other railroads. e
know that one effect has been to help us become better acquainted with the needs
of our patrons and to make us more eager to render a better service. We believe
there is much loss prejudice against the railroads now than there was four years
ago. We believe our citizens generally realize that it is more important to their
own welfare to help the railroads through constructive treatment than to injure
them through unconstructive regulation. A part of this change in sentiment, we
believe, has been due to our informative statements.
We would like to have our patrons consider the tusk which confronts the man
agement of this railroad. The management is the trustee of an investment of ap
proximately half a billion dollars. This investment is in a railway plant which
renders an indispensable service to the public. The power to regulate this and
other railway properties emanates from the people. If the people are misled, they
may demand the kind of railway regulation that, by injuring the railroads, will
injure themselves. If they have the facts, however, they can be depended upon to
do what is right and fair.
We believe that we would be remiss in our duty as trustees of this great prop
erty if we failed to keep our public informed on railway matters. After four
years of this work, we are convinced that our patrons understand and approve
what we are trying to accomplish.
Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited.
C. H. MARKHAM. W
President, Illinois Central System. j
I SUNNY SIDEUP)i
ciakM Comfort, nor for (ret |
L j
One of the high spots of a most delightful trip of nearly
1.500 miles over the Burlington lines south of the Platte was
10 minutes at Peru. There we had the great pleasure of again
shaking the hand of Col. Tom Majors. The life history of
Colonel Tom Is the history of Nebraska. Colonel Tom’e shadow
is growing long towards the east, but his handclasp Is just as
warm, his smile Just as sunny, and his heart just as cheerful j
ns i„ the old days when men took their politics seriously and
the work of developing Nebraska required real men.
Met another Tom Just a few hours before meeting Colonel
Tom. It was Tom Hall of Verdon Frankly, after listening to
the Tom at Verdon it was a,double pleasure to meet Colonel
Tom at Peru and get a double dose of optimism and never
failing good cheer. j
Members of the I Knew Him When club will please shove
along and make room for Arthur J. Weaver. Knew him when
he was a lad In roundabouts and we were edging up ems on
the old Falls City Journal. Art was a successful lawyer up
until about 18 years ago. when he suddenly quit and begun
the work of proving that Nebraska orchards were gold mines
if properly attended to. Now he Is the apple king of Nebraska.
Bight now. too, he Is supervising the erection of a magnificent
hotel in Falls City, built with Falls City money. An up
standing, four square man is Art Weaver. A magnificent home.
1 a splendid helpmate and six lusty kiddles. Art is a lucky man.
He deserves all he has. and he can have more if ever he sub
mits his name to the voters of Nebraska.
Ed Westervelt, land and Industrial commissioner of the
Burlington, who has been running a special train according to
our orders, knows how to make boys happy As our inspec- .
tlon engine was coming Into Nebraska City the other day. it \
was necessary to stop and open a switch. About 15 boys who
had been swimming In a bayou of the old Mizzo. were walking
along the right-of-way, and the engine caught up with them
at the switch. Whereupon Mr. Westervelt invited the boys to
ride the engine down to the depot, about a mile distant. A
happier hunch of lads would be hard to find. It dldnt’ cost a
penny, but It gave a thrill to a bunch of youngsters that will •
never be forgotten. It costs so little to make a youngster I 9
happy, and the returns on the investment aie so big, that we
often wonder that more men do not speculate a bit.
A brief visit to Morton park at Nebraska City, of which
we shall write more at length In the near future. We mention
the visit at this time as an excuse to declare in favor of an
appropriation of $100,000 to fill It with relics of early Nebraska
history, and an annual appropriation of $25,000 for Its upkeep
Here is a project of such worth that It ought to be above the
workings of petty politicians playing for votes.
Nebraskans should show their gratitude for bumper crops
and reviving prosperity by making this •'The Year of the
Big Vote.” The Nebraska man or woman who falls, neglects
or refuses to vote next November Is not a worthy citizen of
this magnificent commonwealth.
Perhaps you have noted, as we often have, that It just seems
like one hag to buy a quarter’s worth of car checks every time
one boards a car.
WILL M. MAUPIN.