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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Campaign to Convince Congress.

The president and his military advisers have
apparently entered upon campaign to convince
congress Of the necessity of the seective con-
scription plan to secure the men needed to main
tain the army at the point of efficiency deter
mined upon. Chairman Dent of the military
affairs committee of the house is devoted to the
Hay little army" idea and as earnestly opposed
to any interference with the volunteer and Ma
tional Guard combination. He has told the presi-
dent it will be impossible to secure majority
recommendation from his committee for uni
versal service bill. In the senate Mr. Chamber-
lain, who is sponsor for the bill that nearest
meets the presidents idea, is committed to the
short term of training, not an insurmountable
difference, but enough to support a considerable
argument 1t has, therefore, become necessary
to provide the congressman with an object les
son before they will consent to give the president
the weapon with which to support his position.
II the campaign is effective in jarring some Of
the bourbonites from their opposition it will per-
haps be worth the while, yet it is disappointing
that it is necessary to so proceed at time when
the nation is pledged and eager to go ahead on
stronger and more rational lines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Business As Usual

II is absurd to expect that the United States
can participate in the greatest war in history
without any disturbance OF its normal business
machinery, but the slogan Business as Usual
sets up an ideal which we should seek to approx
mate. When the great war began there was TIN
certainty throughout the world. Shipping was
deranged, with the result that the machinery OF
production was thrown out OF keller. The final
effect on American business was foreseen by the
. thoughtful, but during the period of adjustment
there was great distress. Americas participation
has been so long foreseen that it has not caused
serious business disaster. The Council of Ma
tional Defense and the Chamber of Commerce Of
the United States are working together for the
purpose OF reducing disturbance TO the minimum.
a haphazard way. We have the sorry experience
Of England as warning against that. "Selectve
conscription" does not imply Partially; it means
the exercise of sound sense. Men must not be
sent to the army who can render more important
service to the country in some other capacity.
The railroads must give government business the
right OF way but they cannot neglect the necessi-
ties OF the civilian population without bringing
avoidable disaster. The supply of raw material
and Of labor for the making Of things necessary
to conduct OF the war must be attended to. Our
future food supply must receive attention. Mar
ke:ing methods must be improved Economies
must be practiced. Home production OF vege-
tables must be encouraged. There must be bet
ter organization for connecting the man and the
job than the country has ever had before. Not
all these things can be accomplished by govern
mental agencies alone. 1t will require general
individual cooperation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
People and Events

Bostonians have volunteered about $500 motor
cars and trucks for war uses, and many Of the
owners offer to do the driving on call. That brand
OF elderly patriotism carries the right brand Of
pep"
Eastern life insurance companies are reported
attaching war riders to policies and calling for
additional premiums where the insured enters
active service. Some policies are said to have
been cancelled in cases of enlistment.
Down in some Of the rural sections of Texas
judicial mandarins tolerate a moderate amount Of
urban gayety and cheerily accept spuds in pay
ment of the penalty. A bushel OF potatoes usually
wipes good old souse off the judicial slate
Extraordinary rushes to the marriage altar are
on in Chicago, New York and other eastern cities,
due to the general belief that marriage cuts out
military service. Young men eligible for service
are fastening weddings and getting into state
OF blissful preparedness for exemption.
Frederick Sumner Boya, an Engshman and
!, W. w. foghorn, blew into feed mill in New
York, and blew out with involuntary speed. Re-
fusing to rise when the orchestra struck up "The
Star-Spangled Banner" Boya suddenly sat on the
floor and some of the crowd sat on him. later
carrying him to the door for fresh-air treatment
Six hundred workmen employed in manga
nese plant at Pittsburgh are about to receive
three weeks pay, lost in the bankruptcy of the
company in July, 1910 War and good manage
ment brought prosperity to the company, and il
is paying off old obligations, About $4,000 will
be distributed among the worknen or their heirs
giving them feeling akin to getting money
from home"
Tom Cunningham elderly millionaire and re.
| tired banker of Joplin, Mo-, two years ago was
dazzed by the flashing lamps and petite figure Of
young woman, chance acquaintance, and gal
lantly took her under his wing. Presently the
old mans bride developed marvellous business tai.
emit sequestered some fine punches of property
and cash and wept copiously when Cunningham
| friends chased her away. The old man won =
divorce last week, and figures up the cost of tht
! venture at 100000. Easy money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Omaha, April Ito the Editor of
The Bee ] sent you copy yesterday
OF a letter that l wrote to c. o. Lo-
beck in regard to the high cost of liv-
ing and will now send you a copy of a
letter that l sent to Hon. Gilbert NJ
Hitchcock on the same subject. If
you see fit to publish it, it is all right
with me-
II all the people Of the country
would flood their members of congress
with letters on the subject, it might
cause them to do something
The letter that l wrote is as follows:
"You claim to be working In the
interest of the general public. Why
not immortalize yourself now by get
ting bill through congress providing
that the general government take
charge of all food supplies of this
country, or at least fix price for all
necessaries of life. We are being
robbed worse and worse every day by
pirates and highway robbers right in
our midst.
1T will end in socialist form of
government if this thing don't stop.
1t is time the Wilson administration
did something for the people at large
in this country.
"A great many people feel a good
deal Of Indifference about pushing tho
enlistment of soldiers to fight for thi3
country simply because the Wilson ad-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Automobiles, Amateurs and Accidents.

Time spent in admonishing amateur automo-
bile drivers to take care in all they do seems
wasted; at any rate the daily list of announced
accidents indicates little heed is paid to warnings
Men and women of limited experience start cars
and career along public highways in sublime g-
norance of the tremendous forces they are fool
ing with. II providence leads them safely through
the dangers that beset them they assume with
pride the tribute to their skill; if overtaken by
any one Of myriad OF mishaps possible they at
tribute the misfortune to some defect in the ma
chinery or fault of another. II these devoted
bunderers menaced only their own safety it would
be bad enough but might be borne; but they are
far more dangerous to others than to themselves,
and only on rare occasions does one Of them suf-
fer alone We may never, perhaps see a fool
proof automobile, but it is fervently hoped that
the day will come when safety first" will be in
stilled into the minds Of all who are permitted to
drive cars in public and when those who do not
observe the reasonable rules of the road are pro-
hibited from using them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
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A Helping Hand for Russia.

Omaha, April 1910 the Editor OF
The Bee Russia, the old traditional
friend Of the United States, has on
more than one occasion manifested
her true friendship and good will to-
ward the United States, The historic
records show the substantial aid given
by Russia in our revolutionary war
fbr independence in 1875.
1t is probably still fresh in the
memory of many Of our survivors of
the civil war the sudden appearance
of a Russian fleet in the New York
harbor. when England threatened to
recognize the southern confederacy,
and Russia with the guns of her ships
was ready for action in case of inter-
ference by England. and thus gave her
moral and physical support for the
preservation of our union.
There has been always a high ad-
miration, yea, worship, for the free
institutions Of this great republic. in
Russia; and the aims and ideals of the
fighters for liberty and freedom, of
Russia, has always been to emulate
the United States and to copy our con-
stitution and the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, as the final goal of the Rus
sian people and their vast country
America, cognizart Of the old tradi-
tional friendship of Russia, to show
her appreciation for the past deeds
and favors, was the first nation to rec
Ognize the provisional revolutionary
government of Russia after the over
throw Of the Romanoffs in March last,
and to bid her welcome into the ranks
Of the gallant sister republics
Yea, our president gave Russia spe-
cial mention in his great historical
and epoch-making document of the
declaration Of war, putting the United
States as an ally, side by side with the
new Russian republic, against the
common enemy.
The sons of Russia will again show
their high regard and admiration for
the United States with deeds and sac
rifices to prove it.
The Russian patriot Ivan Narodny,
now sojourning in the United States,
Is offering to organize corps of Rus
sian-Americans to fight for the Amer
lean flag and the adopted country on
the Russian battlefield under the aus
pices Of the American army.
Sons of Russia. Let us show the
world that we mean business, and that
we are again ready to stand by our
traditional friend in time of trouble.
Let us show the world that we
stand ready to spill our blood and give
our lives, If need be, for the free in
stitutions, liberty and justice, and for
the humiliation of tyranny. oppres-
sion and injustice.
Russian Americans! Let us get to-
gether and formulate plans to give our
Russian patriot, Narodny. helping
hand in organizing a corps of men he
offers to the president to be sent to
7 the battlefield of Russia.
DIR. e. HOLOVTCHINER
800 Range building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
WINTER.

The days are growing longer. now. and
winter soon will be
A thing that's past, existing only in our
memory.
Altho' we've had some trials. tho some
days were cold and drear,
We've had a lot OF comfort, we have had
lot Of cheer.
For thrice blessed Is the fireplace when
we've braved the biting storm,
There the smile grows broad and CHEEKY,
and the heart grows young and
warm.
There our minds 20 drifting backward to
our happy carefree days,
Or we dream OF future conquest leading
into higher ways
Yes, the winter brings US blessings, brings
us deep and lasting 10y,
Gives US thoughts for sweet reflection, that
time can meier destroy.
We love the Joyous summer, with Its smil-
Ing skies Of blue.
The springtime and the autumn, but We love
the winter, too,
MARY A. BLACK.
Grand Island Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Lieutenant Governor Howard hit one of the
weaknesses of Nebraska legislative practice when
he denoted bill as having been read in part" in
stead of read in full, as the constitution requires.
This fault taints very large proportion of all
the laws passed in recent years in Nebraska. Leg
slators allow their work to pile up until the clos
ing hours Of the session and then rush bills
through pe nell, with only pretense of OBJ
serving constitutional forms. Presiding officers
have been complaisant and have certified that all
prescribed formalties have been complied with,
well knowing they have not, while our courts have
but seldom inquired infinitely into the point. The
practice is dangerous in the extreme as well as
proof of culpable carelessness. If Mr.. Towards
action leads to breaking up the practice he will
have done the state genuine service. Some day
we may get legislature that really will attend to
its business and then sixty-day session will be
plenty long enough.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
The Day We Celebrate.

George Barton, president and man
ager Of the Barton Printing company,
is 55 years old today, He was born
in Detroit and learned his trade as an
apprentice, beginning at the age Of IL.
He edited a paper at Loup City for a
while.
Howard NJ. Goulding arrived on
earth at Kearney. Neb., just thirty-si
years ago today. He'is president of
the Omaha Bottling company and the
Nebraska Carbonic Acid Gas company.
Rear Admiral Albert W. Grant, COM
manding the Atlantic submarine force
of the United States navy, born in
Maine sixty-one years ago today.
Princess Beatrice, youngest daugh-
ter of the late Queen Victoria and
aunt of King George V, born sixty
years ago today.
DR.. Martin G. Brumbaugh. COVER
nor of Pennsylvania, born in Hunt
ingdon county, Pennsylvania, fifty-fve
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Storyette Of the Day.

The average foreigner can rarely
comprehend the geographical area Of
the United States, as was quite fully
illustrated by the Englishman and his
valet who had been travelling due west
from Boston for five days. At the end
of the fifth day master and servant
were seated in the smoking car and
it was observed that the man was
gazing steadily and thoughtfully out
Of the window. Finally his companion
became curious. William" said he,
"ofwhat are you thinking"
II was just thinking, sir, about the
discovery or Hamerica," replied the
valet. columbus didn't do such a
wonderful thing after all when he
found this country, did he, now, sir =?
Halter halls said an done 'ow could
e 'elp tT'-Everybody's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Our amiablc hyphenated contemporary now
Dsfis % that food is as much war material as
thsiis and powder" But the senator, whose per-
Doaai organ that paper is, never proposed an en-
ossso on the export Of food, but only on the ex-
port Of shells and powder What's the answer?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

The patriotism Of Nebraska lawmakers is ad-
mrable in words and unanimity. Expressed in
works it will not bear analysis. Witness the
treatment Of returned suardsmen, denied the
price Of their civilian clothes. Economy Surel
But the lawmakers found little trouble in putting
over an $4,000 hog palace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

The legislature has authorized the water board
10 operate municipal ice plant as an adjunct to
the waterworks. If we mistake not, The Bee was
the first to suggest that the board could supply
he water in frozen as we'll as in liquid state
md not oyerstep its province
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

As measure of safety first, the projected
Omaha bullwhackers' brigade" should be mus
tered in in moderate numbers. A clean sweep of
court house warriors imposes too great hard
ship on Douglas county to be seriously enter
tanned. Let's have the sweetness of parting long
drawn out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Today is the fifth anniversary Of the
Titanic disaster.
A convention has been called to
meet in Toronto today TO complete
the organization Of the new dominion
labor party.
Today is the date fixed for the OPEN
ing of bids for more than 1000 acres
Of land on the klamath Indian reser-
walton in Oregon, which the govern
ment has decided to open for settle
nent
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Today it takes over three ounces Of silver to
buy bushel of wheat. Yes we used to be told
by certain school OF craftsmanship that an
ounce OF silver and bushel Of wheat would al
ways and invariably exchange at equal value.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

An American correspondent tells OF ham SELL
ing in Berlin at $3.50 pound. Without the pinch
of nearly three years of war Americans have
travelled one-ffth of the distance, and the native
hog is still going strong
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

That's where someone overlooked bet The
beer advertisements should have exploited the
beverage as the best lubricant for speeding up
STRENGTHENING machinery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Has Jones had trouble with the servant
question in his suburban home?"
No. indeed. He has a woman who cooks,
washes. irons. cleans, nurses and sews. and
takes the wages he chooses to give her.
How did he manage TO get hold OF such
a marvel?"
He married her."-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

One OF the tracts put out by the railroads
bears the heading "Solvency of railway companies
threatened by rapid rise Of cost of material and
labor" Oh, pshaw! Is it apy different with the
industrial and producing companies that pay the
freight?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
One Years Ago Today in the War

Italians captured Lobbia mountain:
Russians carried by storm height
in Galicia.
Turks reported to have been routed
by Russians west of ErZerum.
Bombs dropped on Constantinople
by three British airplanes, which COW
cred 900 miles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Though official reports fail to mention it, the
secret of Canadian speed in France must be a
determination TO enjoy the fine bathing facilities
of the Rhine in midsummer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

The leaders of the Gospel Army,
which is now holding nightly meet
ings in the Buckingham, say that their
forces are to be strengthened by new
vocalist named Miss Brown, otherwise
styled 1.-The nightingale" who is from
Chicago.
At a fancy dress ball given by the
Metropolitan club the following eight
young married ladies wore quaint
GreenaWaY dresses: Mesdames AdOlph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

With state OF war again foreign foe, there
is no good reason why we should rtot maintain
industrial peace at home. Both labor and capital
are under mutual obligation to the public to get
together in matters of controversy between them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

The pulsing breezes of welcome waited from
London and Paris tickles the ears of your uncle's
big family. Please excuse the chesty feeling.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Il hess I will marry Eddy Jones when
I Diet drowed up said little Esther.
Why do you really like him so much ,"
asked her mother.
"Oh, 1t isn't that" answered Esther, but
he likes the same kind OF candy ! do
Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Without any external cause visible to the man
on the street grain prices move up notch or
two daily. Why? Force Of habit whetted by a
c;pcb
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Never mindl We will have another FRIDAY
the Thirteenth" before the year is ended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

J.B.to U. S. my word, hits great pleas
ure to clasp your and"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Intensive and persistent blowing and plant
ing promises immediate solace and future hnan-
cal amends for Dodge county fans, Go to it!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
HAROLD L. PRITCHETT
CHEERFUL MOMENTS.

on?"
Working like regular employees
shouldn't be surprised II they formed union
Of their own to hold up their present com
pensaton Was hington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Treat Them All Alike.

Omaha, April 13-To the Editor Of
The Bee: l see where Major Todd
says the girls have more patriotism
than the boys. He may think so, but
remember the girls who get govern
ment work as stenogra piers, etc, have
a soft snap and good money, most
likely s65 to $40 month, while an
enlisted man gets his SIS or ST., as
the case may be. and maybe gets shot
to pieces in the bargain. Let the gov
eminent pay the girls SIS a month,
put uniform on them, pay their
board and lodging, as they do the boys
in the army and you would soon see
how little patriotism they Had at those
wages. They will enlist man as
private to do stenographic work and
give him SIS or $50 a month. What
| would like to know Is why the men
in the ranks are not worth as much
as the other class. A man who really
loves his country doesn't serve for the
money alone he does it because 1t is
his duty. but when the government
pays the men in the ranks as well as
1t does the clerical help. there will be
not near so much trouble in getting
men, and when the government pays
such help the same as it does the boys
in the ranks, it will treat them all
alike, and there will be more justice
the risk get almost nothing; those who
take no risk get good wages. Think
it over. ONE IN THE RANKS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Major Burke did not survive Colonel Cody
long. They were two good old scouts!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

DO you this muddy river water for
cooking" asked the stranger in PUNK.
Vile.
1T is all we have"
We'll you've got an elegant foundstio
for soup."-Louisvlle Courier ournal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14
Universal Military Training.

Omaha, April 13-To the Editor Of
The Bee: 1t seems to be the general
impression that the passage of uni
versal military training bill by con-
gress is not absolutely assured. Per-
sOnally, it seems to me that the volun-
teer system operates unfairly and un-
justly both upon the volunteers and
those dependent upon them; that con-
scientious men. who appreciate duty
and assume the discharge thereof,
should not bear the whole burden.
The volunteer system takes an undue
proportion of men, who had already
assumed duties which are quite as i'm
pOrtant, if not momentarily as urgent
as military duty; that is to say. men
who are supporting and rearing fami-
lies, or who are maintaining parents
or other dependents. l am convinced
that it is no more equitable for the
government to depend upon voluntary
contributions of service than it would
be to depend upon voluntary contribu-
tons Of money.
l do not feel qualified to pass upon
the merits of the Chamberlain univer-
sal military training bill, but do not
believe that there is any question as to
the necessity of some similar adequate
legislation, and | urge you to do
everything in your power at this time
favorable to the passage Of some such
legislation.
JAP0I T. ppJTrLI Irrrrr
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

ministration has allowed US to be
robbed blind by highwaymen In our
midst.
while attending to the German pi-
rates, better also look after the food
pirates in the United States"
| do not think it is treason for us TO
kick on being held up the way we are
by the food price manipulators of the
United States. F. A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-14

Guess Britannia made no mistake in letting
Lloyd George do it.