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Now.is tbe time to begin your cru
iade against the house fly, women.
They die hard who resist the popu
lar election of senators proposition.
Lord Decies came, saw and con
quered. To the victor belongs the
spoils.
That New, Jersey child born In an
automobile must not be blamed it it
travels a swift pace.
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Young Jay Gould's engagement is
announced. Mercy, have we got to go
through another one?
Baltimoie is- going In for the gay
life. It has begun early to secure the
next democratic national convention.
London is crowing because it con
sumed 800,000,000 eggs last year. It
would be more appropriate to cackle.
Perhaps in her pique Miss Garden
might get even by forming an offen
sive and defensive alliance with Elinor
Glyn.
Senator-elect Luke Lea of Tenenssee
may never hope to be called "colonel"
by his tellow citizens. He Is a total
abstainer.
The Atlanta Constitution calls it
"Comic Opera on the Rio Grande."
We were about to speak of it as
"Farce-comedy."
This is the kind of weather your
wife is sure to meet you at the door
with a prompt greeting, "Dear, wipe
your feet good, please."
' 1 The Mexican Insurrection has at
least assumed a serious phase. The
revoltocos have burned a guardhouse.
Now listen to the war dogs howl.
""A Michigan minister wants to know
If e gentleman will tell a lie for 10
cents.,-. Well, In these days of high
prices, don't you think that is a little
cheap?- '..
Soon after Mr. Hill declared that
"Reciprocity treaties are better than
.armies and navies," Mr. Carnegie
added his approval of the Taft Cana
dian plan. ,
' Now that our foreign representa
tives are to have their houses fur
nished free of charge, it opens the way
to this line of service for men of mod
erate means.
The request for land In the west Is
.Indicated by the rush for every newly
opened government tract. The back-to-t
he-farm movement is certainly well
under headway.' "
The crowds of men and boys ar
rested' In Omaha . and South Omaha
Sunday atternoon ' will not be heard
complaining of lack of police activity
against gambling. .
A southern paper says if Horace
Greeley were living today he would
say, "Go south, young men." When
he was living, however, he said, "Go
west, young man."
The regrettable fact Is, however,
that those Gould millions which can
buy royal husband and diamond
bespangled trousseaux cannot Insure
. happy married lives.
The rumor of Governor Dlx's will-
ingnrss to iuo ew ion toga
auggests that, after all, he may have
done more to prevent Sheehan's elec
tion than the anti-Tammany interests
cared to admit.
The double-header legislative Inqui
sition now looking up Omaha's election
record can perform a great public duty.
If It will go to the bottom, establish
the facts and make a complete report
it will serve the people well.
Mr ftryan says "The first contest
will come In the effort of the special
Interests to control the democratic na
tional convention In lilt." In con
nection with which would It be out of
place to sk If Mr Brian's Interests
sre cUftert among the "specials?"
Taffi Field Day.
President Taft called Saturday field
day for his Canadian reciprocity plan.
It was a rather happy term. The plan
seems to have fared better than Its
author might bave expected. In addi
tion to his own public speeches di
rectly In its behalf, two other speeches
were made that give significant In
terest, and doubtless, new strength to
the president's demand of congress.
They were the speeches of former
President Roosevelt at Grand Rapids
and Senator Cummins at New York.
Both came out In favor of the Cana
dian treaty. x
Senator Cummins wanted it dis
tinctly understood that he had not
Just been won over to the principle,
but that he had been advocating it
for ten years and that, therefore, there
was no warrant for suspecting that he,
because of his prominence in opposi
tion to many of the Taft measures,
would be against this plan for reci
procity. It Is quite probable that
those who are working to complete
this arrangement will be entirely will
ing to concede the Iowan's point and
waive all contention on the subject of
priority of advocacy, In order to get
the advantage of his Influence for the
measure. There is no gainsaying the
value of such influent. It is most
natural to think that li may reflect
the attitude of other Insurgents.
Colonel Roosevelt linked up the
reciprocity plan with the demand for
direct election of senators in his
speech, but he was nonetheless fav
orable to reciprocity. Nor will that
combination likely Injure the treaty
proposition. On the other hand It Is
almost certain to aid It materially. The
demand for the popular election of
senators Is a strong one, whose suc
cess Is Inevitable and whose strength,
under such circumstances, Is sure to
lend power to the other question. It
is little wonder that the president felt
elated and referred to Saturday as
the field day of h.. pet plan, finding
himself supported by these influential
bands and that, too, when the house
committee had favorably reported on
his measure.
Archbishop Ryan's Greatness.
The late Archbishop Ryan of Phila
delphia "was considered the greatest
of the line of bishops and archbishops
that have occupied the Episcopal see
of Philadelphia since its erection in
1808." That is a worthy distinction
to survive a man. Instinctively, one
turns to his life for the essence of
this greatness and finds it in a love
that embraced all mankind. He has
been "on friendly terms with men of
all religious denominations." There
Is the key to his greatness. His heart
and soul and mind were too big for
sectarian seclusion. He was a devout
and true Catholic, first and last, and It
may" be believed that It was this very
devotion and self-satisfaction with
his own faith that made' him,' first
willing, then anxious, then irresistibly
bound to go out into1 the wide domain
of world activities and extend the
helping hand to others of different
faiths.
A life of more consecrated piety
could scarcely be lived than the one
that wtnt out in the benediction, "I
wish to be dissolved . and be with
Christ; God bless you all.", lie was in
the world, but not of it; a man of
tremendous powers wielded for the
good of others. In his liberal succor
to humanity without regard to what
creed it espoused he did more for
his own church than he possibly could
have done by withholding the peculiar
talents nature had given him from all
save those who believed as he believed
on the mere matter of religious wor
ship. This is why Archbishop Ryan was
the "greatost of that line of bishops
and archbishops that have occupied
the Philadelphia see" in the last cen
tury. The dominant lesson of his life
should be to teach other priests and
preachers of whatsoever church or de
nomination that before every creed
comes the call of Christ's humanity,
which It Is not possible to gather
within the walls of any single set of
prescribed rules of religious thought
and worship. .
Where Knijhthood Bloomi Not.
The young women stenographers of
Richmond have banded together to
T f . "'rTT' men WG0 tlrely. It is not so great if measured
do not get up and give their seat. to!wlth tne amount of th, dIgee
women stand ng n street cars '. . ..
wh.i h. aa , .u, ln "'atence, as if measured by that
. ... ravishing; f tbat ha8 been
overcome.
warrior, bold. Commercialism. In Its j So the net.sUy of redoubling the
mad assau t upon a 1 that Is dear to - . . u ... 5 lno
...hi.i m.i , t effort to teach the causes and remedies
tradition, driven from the ramoarta of .v. .
k. nn . . ramparts or cf tneBe infectious and contagious
the Old Dominion our proud cavalier i ... l'uu"
. . .avaner. maladies Is apparent. It is nothlnr
How does It come that In the canltal u . . . . '
, vm ,, V capital hort of a great popular education,
of Virginia women are forced to admit , . ..... -
h " . . . . 10 aopl i requiring the diligent co-operation of
such offensive and defensive maa . .. , .
,.. u, a 1. u",eu8" nieas-i,!! people. But before millions can
,ome lnat iney 1,
v....,,. t uu wnat, ror
more man a century, they were dis-
.v. uu.u, ui 01 me era - '
clousness of their own Inherent ea- . 7 "
1 ... . . '""frrnl -.stnd without personsl hep. The re-
12!. ,lr'BWIS,!,oMibn,t' for tbe dis""-
., ' , , public's, that l true, but as in all
it t"t 1 r"' 'f Mldfnif oth.r matter, ol education, themas.es
f ?h, ,VreV "u 'kln h",0rV ir'"'ust "-"nd u"" th 'or thel
of thl. old .t- We had heard that .nstructlon-to be told how and wha
women wers rldmg astride in Ken- j to do to ne!p )n th. niovement.
; :rx"u'a.ma ,or !
vuv wniBuunia 10 insure the
courtesy or men removing their bsts
wben they rame in the presence Vf
nuuicu, UUl
we wera net nr.i,.rj 1 "
e vers not prepared for;everr afreney of morsl and physical I
the shock that eomes in this bit of!upuft
" iruui jiiCDiEGna, Virginia, tho
land of Washington. Lee and Dea
eon Hemphill by adoption. Such
apostacUm from the faith of the
fatbera is sad to behold.
Let It be hoped that the young sten
ographers succeed in their underfill
ing. Thst they recall the fleeting
Knight Errant, rout this modern
enemy of the "F. F. V.'s" and rehabil
itate In the bosom of Richmond's sons
the fire of chivalry that burned In the
brensts of their sire.
Also, let It be hoped that one such
notice will be sufficient.
Greatest Tribute to Lincoln.
The greatest tribute that this na
tion has t-r can pay to Abraham Lin
coln, whose annlverssry occurred Sun
day, Is the homage that in every heart
grows stronger and more true each
year. The principles of high resolve,
of noble deeds, of freedom for all
mankind and every righteous cause
are more firmly Intrenched today than
they have ever been. This is a monu
ment more enduring than lofty statues
of marble or stone. His spirit lives
and thrives, his name and memory are
venerated alike and the world sees
more clearly now than It ever saw
that what he lived for was what It
needed most and that his homely pre
cepts were not the guiding impulses of
a day and generation only, but the
maxims for posterity. The shrine of
Lincoln never loses, but gains love
from the masses as the years roll on
Nor is it Idle sentiment that makes all
this so, but rather a reason based on
a truer judgment of his words and
works than the close perspective of
contemporary criticism could have
made possible.
Encouraging- Action.
The announcement from the head-
quarters of the Harriman roads of a
tremendous program of extension and
betterment the coming year has at
traded the attention it deserves. It
is the most portentous utterance re
cently heard and comes at a time
when Its Influence will be Immeasura
bly potent for good. After all the
rapid advancement in material growth
during the last few years, it might
naturally be expected that a lull
would ensue. Many of the most far-
sighted among business men have
made calculations that include tem
porary cessation in activity. This
feeling was fostered to some extent
by the various "bear" stories set afloat
during the debate on the rate ques
tion, insinuating, If not actually sug
gesting, that the railroads would
abandon all projects for extension un
less they were granted the privilege
they sought. The management of the
great Harriman system has apparently
not been greatly swayed by these re
ports. The authoritative news that
the projects which have matured for
the improvement of a great commer
cial highway between Omaha and San
Francisco, over which passes the far
larger part of transcontinental traffic,
are to be carried out with all expedi
tion. Aside from any other effect,
the direct result of this will be that
other transcontinental lines will be
forced to make improvements or they
will be put still further away from
possible competition 'than they now
are. Another effect is bound to be
felt in states through which the Union
Pacific lines run, for the service to Its
territory will be Increased as the ca
pacity or the road Is Improved. In
every aspect the action of the Union
Pacific in pushing forward Its pro
gram is one of encouragement and
ought to be of great satisfaction to the
people of the west.
The Pnblio and Disease. '
The Rockefeller Institute of Medi
cal Research publishes the encourag
ing statement that its anti-meningitis
serum has proven successful through
out the world. This la good news. It
will encoilrage the campaign against
other diseases such -as tuberculosis
and typhoid fever. It marks splendid
progress in the scientific conservation
of human life. It is a matter of spe
cial pride and congratulation to us
that America is taking so large a part
in this great cause of humanity.
The ultimate and complete success
of the crusade against tuberculosis
especially depends, however, upon In
telligent public co-operation with the
measures adopted and put forth by
medical men. More than that. It de
pends upon theJaltbful help of Indi
viduals. Every person must be made
to know and feel the Importance of
precautionary measures. These dis
eases, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and
others, are spread through careless
ness. The headway that has been
end the leaf t aid they
must be taught
how.
It
amounts to a new mode of life
for tbe masses and this is something
- htch th. ..c. ..!.
proceed from!
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Parents homes must be
reached and have laid on them the
supreme importsnce of the education.
Tbe work must be general to be ef
fective. Representative Hassett of Buffalo
county may not be right in his posi
tion, but certainly has courage of a
quality that ought to secure him tbe
respect of his constituents even If they
do not approve his conrse. It Is worth
something sometimes to have a roan
In the legislature with backbone
enough to vote for what he thinks Is
right, regardless of popular clamor.
The threat of an extra session msy
stir congress Into action. Only three
weeks remain In which to accomplish
the program extensive enough to have
well occupied the entire time of the
short session. The waste of word
that has prevented legislation will not
endear the talkers to the public.
The success of the anti-meningitis
serum has been authoritatively an
nounced, and another boon to suffer
ing humanity Is thereby recognlxed.
The efforts of science and skill to re
duce suffering are slowly, but surely,
making headway.
Some of (hose senator who oppose
the direct election plan might add to
their speeches this: "And, gentle
men. If such a plan were in vogue I
would not be in this congress today."
And doubtless the country would be
better off for It.
The attorney general, having given
an opinion that rewards paid by the
federal government should go to the
policemen and not the police relief
fund, ought to make Omaha an un
healthy place for deserting soldiers.
The suspicion that the dead watch
man at the capital came to his fatal
fall through being Intoxicated ought
to be made the subject of a legislative
Inquiry. Where could be have ob
tained the liquor in Lincoln?
Merely av Bide Line.
Wall Street Journal.
Compared with the express business, the
profits of banking- only make It worth
while as a side line.
Fairly Safe Prediction.
Cleveland Leader.
Now that an aeroplane squad haa been
ordered to Juares, It Is to be feared that
the fighting there will be attended with
loss of life.
Paehla a Good Tbtna: Alomar.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Postmaster General Hitchcock Is so de
lighted with the success of the few postal
savings banks already established that he
wants more of them right away. So does
the country, evidently. As the experiment
has been so satisfactory there should be
no unnecessary delay In giving the whole
country the benefit of the system. If the
banks have been made successful In the re
mote sections where they have been tried
there can be no doubt they will be all right
everywhere else.
So It, Major Go It, Colonel t
Houston- Post (Dem.).
This from the Commoner: "Editor Hemp
hill was chosen to respond to the toast.
The Democratic Press,' at the Baltimore
reorganisation banquet. Mr. Hemphill did
what he could during several prealdentlal
campaigns to defeat the democratic na
tional ticket. It was perhaps Just as well
that the banqueters made so much noise
that Mr. Hemphill did not deliver his ad
dress." Qo it. Major; go it. Commoner.
And drat be he' "who first Indicates to the
other that he has a glorious and soul
satisfying sufficiency.
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.
Washington Post: Those Mexican Insur
gents must not be permitted to shoot
across the Rio Grande without paying the
full Payne tariff rates on lead.
Houston Post: A New York bank presi
dent has been convicted of feloniously con
verting $4,400 of the bank's money , to his
personal use. New York has no patience
with a piker.
Chicago Post: "Don't," says Mr. Carne
gie to the poor working girl, "refuse a
man simply because he's a millionaire."
Bue be wary of the fellow that has only
about $10,000 a year. .
Indianapolis Nem's: An Ohio lawyer has
been arrested for throwing a bill collector
out of a window. This shows that there
are places In which people must put limits
on the liberties they take with bill col
lectors. Chicago Inter-Ocean: We are sorry to
read that Lady Decies smoked a cigarette
at Brunswick, Ga., and was applauded by
the crowd. Everybody ought to know that
cigarettes are bad for children.
Chicago Kecord-Herald: Descendants of
Brlgham Young are going to form an asso
ciation. Owing to the (act that the capacity
of the average hall Is limited, the associa
tion will doubtless form the habit of hold
ing outdoor meetings.
Washington Star: Speaker Cannon is
said to be Interesting himself In grand
opera. It has already been reported that ho
la aomethlng of a singer, but It is not un
derstood that his oontemplated trip to
Europe la for tbe purpose of voice culture.
People Talked About
Maud Howe Is the pen name that Mrs
Maud Howe Elliott employs in wiltln h. r i
delightful booka on Italy, the latest being.
daughter of the late Julia Ward Howe,
and the wife of the artist, John Elliott.
James Grieve, believed to It the oldest
man in Scotland, died at his Uw.ll.nj.
Coma-tee Loch, Eckslde, recently. He was
a native of lnnernesshlre, where, accord
ing to his own belief, he was born in th? I
year 1800. He fixed the date of his birth
by his recollections of Waterloo.
Presldent J. D. Moffat of W ashington , try from the folly of sue h men us Presl
and Jefferson college at Washington. Pa., dent Taft and Secretary Knox, and from
announces, on behalf of the trustees, that ' the malignant craft of the Catiadlun gov
they decline to receive a bequest of $40 0U j eminent.
because If they should do ao the Income' Hut the simple truth Is that teinpoi
from the estate would not be sufficient forfsry Senator Young and Representative
the needa of the widow and six children. Fordney are typical remnants of a class
Th largest legal fee ever given to a
woman attorney waa awarded to Alary E.
M 11. r. a t'hicago attorne, by a ,'ur, in'
(Judge Gibbon's court. The veidict was1
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I f.KmiiBi itiv ntril til me inn uunn tfros i.
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ho,n M'" Miller represent .d In . w.u !
governor of Illinolt,
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ii ukkuuu. tniai muitrr tcinuuvica nrr n i
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'""-"' "n-sses and made her ar- 1
.umeni to tne jury.
Representative O. J. Baxter of lhe Colo-
j tado legislature is the fa h r of the fa nous I
' Rocky Ford melon. "Eden (Jem " which
hat come to world-wide faun alnce I'M
He tells a Denver reporur that "When I
first txcame engaged In the businesa Den-j
vr mat the limit of the market, now tht
Rocky Ford melons are sipped a'l nv?r
the world, and I guess It Is really easier
y gel them in the big hi ciii.s than
II Is at home. '
Four Valentines
Poetic Befleotleaa aa Yarlons
hades of entltaent Appropriate
to the Day.
Old Xf talrallari,
In dava of old a valentine
Waa made of parchment, fold on fold.
And In quaint lanauaae: "I am thine."
Waa th soft mesaa: that it told.
TM written In a stately style
And ornamented with a scroll,
And vowed her beauty could beguile
A monkish soul.
Then later came the flowered thinas.
Bedecked with cuplds and with doves
Which bore upon their spreading wings
The burden of undvlng loves.
Ah. such Impassioned Ivrlcs, too,
Concealed rrom undesired gate!
'Twaa the accepted way to woo
In those old days.
Again the fashion chansed. and then
Mllaily fair must have a fun.
Or fine remembrance cr her when
A valentine rS needs must scan.
Anonymoua yet drii,, um
Bo that she knew the smirce full well
U-l c,,!'j'r"1 or erushed the sentiment '
The gift must tell.
Once more the fsshlon changed, and so
The valentine mas changed likewise
'" ininu or sneen and show
Meant for a lovely ladv'a eves.
It told of how the sender felt
When he was pierced by Cupid's dart:
The valentine whereon 'twas spelt
Looked like a heart.
Todsy another style Is here;
The man who fain would woo and win
Assures the l.dy that she's dear
With quite a grim, arcastlc grin.
He sends a valentine todav
Hans lace. Sana flowers and sans verse
He speeds a missive on its way
Shaped like a purse.
W, D. Nesblt In Chicago post.
"Mr Valentine x
My sweetheart. I fain would praise
Your lovely eyes if I btitknew.
From meeting once their earneat gase.
Whether their orbs be brown or blue?
Also some mention of your hair
I'd like to mako It. k..U n. 1
But then, though you're my sweetheart fair.
juu re still rne unknown girl!
I'd Joy to let my rhymes resound
To all your graces, all your charms:
Jour dimpled nek, your waist so round,
The full, soft beauty of your arms.
I can t for slender you may be
As any fairy sprite; and hence
You d r.aturally feel vexed fclth me
Or, maybe, take downright offense.
I wildly yearn to tell you how '
I love the very thought of you!
For that Is all I ran love now
t'ntll I get a nearer view.
Yet I'm quite certain you exist
Across the. ocean, down the street,
Or here, or there. But 1 Insist
You're watching out for me my sweet!
With pride your virtues I exalt,
Though not quite sure what thev may be,
And e'en each charming little fault
You may not have Is dear to me!
In short, sweetheart. I love you so
1 need not write- another line
For when you read this you will know
You are my own My Valentine!
. Puck.
Misgivings.
She's mighty winsome, In a way
A pretty little maid.
And yet, I don't know what to say;
I feel a bit afraid.
I might not be so very dumb
But for one little bar.
I monder If, In years to come,
She'll get to look like "ma."
She chatters In a lively style.
I listen with delight,
And yet I know that all the while
I am not easy, quite.
I'm filled with vague, uncertain fears;
A something seems to jar.
I hope that in the future years
She will not talk like "ma."
The line of talk "ma" keeps on tap
Haa caused me some alarm.
It Is Indeed a handicap
To her sweet daughter's charm.
She weighs two hundred pounds no less,
And that's too much by far.
I lll.e the girl, but I confess
I'm not In love with "ma."
Chicago News.
"His Valentine."
What he wrote:
My sweethesrt. 'tis of thee.
Dearest of girls to me,
Of thee I sing.
Ing may thy life be bright.
With love'e moat holy light.
Accept from me this night .
A diamond ring.
What he thought:
My sweetheart, 'tis of thee
That I'm now up a tree
It is no Joke!
1 love thy locks and frills.
Thv voice that laugha and thrills;
My heart with dismay fills.
Because I'm broke!
Judge.
RECIPROCITY A D "RCIN."
Rome Remarks aa Senator Yonn and
Conirresaman Kardney.
Philadelphia Record.
Senator Lafayette Young, a temporary
appointee of the governor of Iowa, de
clares that the reciprocity agreement with
Canada meane widespread "ruin" 'to the
farmers of this country a hint to the
progressive legislature of his state to lose
no time In filling anew the seat which
he occupies. Representative Joseph War
ren Fordney of Michigan says that the
(agreement spells more ruin to American
lumbermen (himself Included in the num
ber). A delegation of lumbermen from the
Pacific coast la speeding to Washington
to lay before the committee of wuys and
means their protest against the direful con
sequences of reciprocity with Canada to
their business. As If they had not been
heard often enough In behalf of their in
terests In a protective tariff, the committee
is withholding the Canadian reciprocity
bill to give them an audience. At the same
time there are protectionists In Canada who
I make loud lament over ine uif.si.uo. ei- aerved notice on longreas that if It does
ifects menacing their Interests by reciproc- m,t act on tho Canadian reciprocity umee
ity. I merit there will be an clm ,...;. ,n t,.,
, The strange thing about all this, if It
were true, is mat me governiiieiu m imi
country.
protectionist administration at
that- "na ln proiecnon.si
1 lanaua. snouiu imm .u
to enter Into a negotiation threatening ruin
to the agricultural, manufacturing and
lumbering Interests of their respective
countries. For as prices would be much
the same on both aides of the St. Law
rence, the "ruin" of necessity would be
common to both. Sirnnjier still that it
should be left to Lafayette Youiik, Joseph
1 Warren Fordney and the combination of
1 ,,.
Pacific coast lumbermen to save this coun-
of politicians who are lust d.Mng asy
with the narrow and Illiberal policy wbb-li
I they have had an IniercJt in e Housing,
and that In this agreement with lanada
1 President Taft and Secretary Kpox repie
! sent the concentrated common sense of lhe
American people. A striking Illustration
'. f()n of piV ,,., u
.
that nen tne 1 anaaian agreement comes
vot u lo te passed by
'declaUe majorities In bold houses of eon-
I ts. not lihstandlng the deep rep grain s
0( thee majorities to anything rent-mbllng
commercial freedom, riiooc opinion la tne
moat powerful of aolvents.
rllrllaa VU the Jererjiuan.
Kansas City Star.
Governor Wood row Wilson hai ie.ri.eJ
1 editorial Indorsement from lh I'omiiu.ner,
lowing postioU to the f t that Mr. to. can
j loves Uoteinor Harmon lets
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Contributions on Timely SJabJeots
Wot Zaoeedlnf- Two Knndred Words
Are Invited from Oar Beaders.
The Correct Solution.
CENTRAL CITY. Neb., Feb. 12. -To the
Editor of The Uee: I wish to advocate
the solution of the liquor question without
resort to civil war, to which the present
contest seems tending. There are two
classes on both sides of 'the contest: First,
the coot-headed class, who are accumulat
ing money on both sides. Second, the
dupes of the cool heads, who are playing
"catspaw" on both sides.
The cool heads are exciting the "cats
paws" on either side, and the "catspaws,"
besides "paying the fiddler," will get
"singed."
It would be funny if we could get the
cool heads on both sides to meet and
fight It out. But that is not their trick.
VDurn the difference; It's money we're
after!" One gets money for hot liquor
and tho other gets money for hot air.
Both are hot propositions.
The "catspaws" are not wise and the
whole business Is leading to war, and we
old soldiers know best what that means-
two, three, five or six dead In each fam
ily. Cool heads selling gold to the gov
ernment and prolonging the atrlfe ao they
may sell more at a higher price.,' .'
Extreme measures on the part of liquor
men will lead to extreme measures on the
part of the so-called temperance men.
After-night Indulgence will not be toler
ated. Better - follow Mr. Shallcnberger.
He stands aa the best type of modern de
mocracy. Even republicans respect him
aa such.
I was all through "bleeding Kansas" and
the civil war, and 1 shudder to think of
my aons having such an experience.
I appeal to th wiser and better people
of both parties to step forward and com
pel the extreme "hot-air" and "hot-liquor"
men to go away back and sit down and
be good.
Jesus said: "And I. If I be lifted up
from the earth, will draw all men unto
me." It is a drawing or entiolns proles'!.
When you try to drive men they are all
like hogs, their heads pointed the htoiik
way. "It nev-r . did and never will put
things In better fashion, though rough the
road and steep the hill, to fly Into a pas
sion. Keep cool!
JOUEK SODKKSTAD.
Author of the I'urni,
CRAWFORD, Neb., Feb. 10-To the Ed
itor of The Hce: In reading your Friday
evening paper I saw a poem entitled "How
Did You Die?" which was signed "t'nl
dentlfled." As I am iersonallv acmialtu.!
1 iwUn the ailtm,r. j would nke to
sre 111 111
get all that Is due him. The author la
Edmund Vance Cook, and this Is one or j
his best poems. He lias, a treat many j
books of poems out. '
He Is now traveling on the 'liaulau iuu I
course, lecturing and reciting his own I
poems. I his poem. "How Did You Die? '
1 is
one of them. Yours sincerely. j
A READER. j
lletler Uo It Nov.
' I.uuibville Courier-Journal,
president Taft has put his foot down and
i aomethlng like It. ills welcome ground !
i01 lo)4 lv ,h C)u . .. . .
ie agree-
inept
eau.-'
is not confirmed it
the president fails
will not be I.- !
to fiKhl for It. I
-vnu a limning piesldenl can do a lot in
behalf of anv cause that is backed by the
people as reciprocity Is.
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WHITTLED TO A POINT.
"Tlmt man Is a fanatic about , temper
ance, isn't lie?"
"Yes. I knew him once to leave a farm
where he vtas to spend the sntnmer be
cauxa he met the farmer's son driving the
horses to drink."-Baltimore American.
Tommy Paw. what dues It mean when
they say n niun Is down on his luck?
Mr. Tucker It meaiiH, T mniy. that he's
aw up Kaln.-t It. Chicago Tribune.
Maud What a long hat pin! Surely you
don't evei uxe It T .
Ethel only when I .go bargain rushing.
Boston Transcript.
Itao.n 1 see the 1'nitpd State has the
greatest variety of postage stamps.
F.glw-rt And yet they ail taste the same.
lunkcrs Statesman.'
"Why do you delay nrcpnalng tr that
girl'"
"I'm saving up to buy an engagement
rlne."
"Something especially expensive?"
"It'll have to be I can't fool hfr. Her
father runs a Jewelry store." Chicago Tri
bune. "You are the first man I ever permitted
to kiss me."
"And you are the first girl I ever Vissrd.
Will you marry me .'" . , ,
"I wouldn't marr? a liar.''
"I would." Houston Post.
"Did you say that actress has a bad
temper? '
"No." replied the manager. "We used
to call It a bad temper, but now her
salary has become so large that we hsve
to refer to It hi temperament. Washing
ton Star. 1
"Vie "raised trie shining'1 Krn?''hts face
was dark. The Woh.hu before him shrank
back a step. The knife fell, plunged Into
the flesh, again, and once sca n.
Then the woman spoke thickly. "Three's
plenty; they're such big chops. "Judge.
FOR SWEET CHARITY.
8. E. Kiser in the Recnrd-Hei aid.
She pitied the pour people, the orphans
ami the old;
She slKhcd to liiinli thai often they shiv
ered 111 the cold;
She haii the vvluli .o help them, bei
siau e
h(
lier In a; t ax kind ;
Her piaycis were lor lhe crippled,
tears for the blind.
Tlitiefon, one lny f he started, forth in
her splendid cat
To rouse her friendti concern'ni a fliar tv
bazuar.
Willi sweet em h.islasm .she
thing along;
nished the
She had a pleasing manner, hif following
was sti ong ; .
Once having got lii!li;s started she wo:kd
uith all her henit.
And boui;lit a curt I v cosiume in which to
play her part;
lier friends all caught the spirit; thev
bravely worked and planned .
To make the thing successful and notable
and grand.
k
For ieels and weeks lliev. worried and
loll. (I Willi all theli; miwlt.
But well were thev rewarded: It was a
splendid Unlit;
Urave men and rrtiiy women ,bo proudl
t-coriied evpi'iise
Turned oii i, ooill numbers; the vhole
tiiiim whs immense-:
Thev six 1 1 their nmnev freely ai i ll t!i-
lieoihs and tciits--Tlie
profits, wire tlnee ilollnis and foriv-
seven eel" is
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