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Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
Rumor as a Weapon
New YORK Times,

As the channels Of print are rapidly closed to
the German governments propagandists in the
United States, they are resorting more and more
TO the spreading OF poison by word of mouth. We
are not now speaking OF those who do the Ger
man governments work without knowledge the
pacifists and socialists but of the actual agents OF
Wilhelmstrasse; for it is certain that this poison
cannot be the product OF any Others. The Ger
man agent pervades the land. In every commu-
nifty where he stops overnight fu-blown rumor
pervades the town next day. II came from some
body on the inside" somebody who got II
straight" and it Is whispered from one to another
until the whole community is uneasy aud agitated.
Sometimes the rumor is the one to which the
National Committee of Patriotic Societies paid its
respects recently, the rumor that transport has
been sunk with an American regiment on board.
It is usually given with the utmost particularly,
including the name OF the regiment, the names OF
the survivors. and all the details. This bars all
possibility that the run,or is mere accidental ru-
NOR, OF the usual wartime kind, for the partcu-
larity of detail argues an author. Sometimes the
story whispered by the German agent is that there
has been mutiny; in such cases the camp and
the regiments engaged in the outbreak are named.
Sometimes he poses as an Englshman or Ca
madam with friend or relative in the army or in
the foreign office, and in this case his story is
that the British are holding their army at home
and making the French and coloniais do the fight
ing for them; in such cases he particularizes in
figures and dates. Sometimes he masquerades as
newspaper man or government official, and
whispers the inside" information that Japan is
getting ready to declare war on the United States
These are only few Of his lies, few Of those
which come constantly to newspaper offices
through frightened and excited inquiries by the
dupes not of the German agent but of other
dupes who have given currency TO his stories One
and all, they are false; and their purpose is to
spread alarm and distrust among Americans.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
1ODNY]
Right I'm the Spotlight.

John n. WHY'S, who is heading a ma
tional campaign TO raise $4,000, 900
with which to provide wholesome rec
reation for the men training in the
national army, enters upon his 45th
year today, having been born at Can
andaigua, MY, October 25, 1873. Mr..
WHY'S is a multi-millionaire automo-
bile manufacturer of Toledo, o. Some
thing like rs years ago he began his
career in the bicycle business in his
native town. subsequently removing
to Elmira, N. Y, where he became a
seller of automobiles. In 1907 ne en-
gagged in automobile manufacturing
and in 10 years has succeeded In build
ing up one of the largest Industries Of
its kind in the world. In earning his
vast fortune Mr.. WHY'S worked from
in the morning until midnight for
several years, and he still works like
Trojan. But he has SO systematized
his great enterprises that he now finds
some time to indulge in his favorite
recreations-yatching and picture
hunting, His collection of paintings is
one of the finest in the west.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
knitting for Our Boys.

Omaha, Oct. 22.-To the Editor of
The Bee: In your Sunday issue Of a
week ago you had picture of Grand
ma Thomas, more than 20 years of
age, as she sat knitting for our boys
across the water. / know Grandma
Thomas well. and the picture and edi-
torial comments which accompany it
are most beautifully pregnant of that
spirit of loyalty and patriotism made
manifest by so many womanly hands
all over our country today. At the
request of her children / am asking
you to receive my humble tribute to
Grandma Thomas in her work so i'm
portant at this time.
ARTHUR L. WARRICK.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
Rights Of Unions and Employers.

Judge Leslie's decision In the Injunction case,
instituted by the attorney general of Nebraska
against certain laber unions and employers as
sociations of Omaha, adds another interesting
chapter to the literature dealing with the rights
Of unions and employers 1t is important, be.
cause 1t is the first of its kind, proceeding
brought in the name Of the people to determine
the rights Of the public which is the innocent by
stander in all labor disputes. The police power
OF the state is frequently called upon to establish
and maintain order in time of strikes or lockouts
but this is the FIRST case in which the equity
power of the court has been invoked by the state
to take control of an industrial situation on be-
half of the whole people This quality of novelty
has already brought wide attention to the case
and the outcome is certain to get serious con.
sderation from all who are interested in the prob
lem.
Judge Leslie finds that both sides have been
at fault to some extent and restrans certain
unions and certain employers from pursuing un-
lawful acts. He recognizes the right OF both en-
ployers and workers to organize, and to proceed
in lawful manner with their business as or.
ganized bodies, Neither side is to have undue
advantage in this respect To this decision there
can be no reasonable dissent
The outcome Of this case ought to help bring
about better understanding in Omaha. The chief
cause Of the local disturbance has been dispute
over nonessentals, each side trying to impose
its views on the other, instead Of seeking for
common ground on which they could meet. Har.
mony is always possible, and should earnestly
be sought, for it is requisite to real progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
In Omaha 30 Years Ago,

A couple Of gentlemen are perfect
ing arrangements for the erection Of
a mammoth building on the northeast
corner Of st. Mary's avenue and
Twentieth street to be devoted to-
athletics. This building Is to contain
a bicycle track, pedestrian track, base
ball, hand ball and cricket grounds
for practicing purposes.
Ivanhoff Lennep, the leading either
player in Bavaria, gave private mu-
sicale at Max Meyers to a numbers of
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
Saving Time.

A lady who saw that her servant girl
seemed to take a certain interest In the
objects of art In her parlor said to her:
which one of those figures do you like
best, Mary?'
This one num-" said Mary, pointing
to the armless Venus OF Milo.
"And why do you like the Venus best?"
Sure, it's the aisiest to doost. num-
answered the girl,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
Amending Iowa's Constitution.

To NJ. L. Zellers, NJ. D., Hooper,
Neb.: Your postal card note is a little
hazy, but to your inquiry we answer:
The constitution of Iowa may be
amended by a majority of the vote
cast on the question submitted.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
%Aee5Nm
&ASr1oN
Name Is Necessary.

II "a Reader" David City, Neb,,
will send his or her name to The Bee,
the letter so signed will be published.
Names are necessary. not for publica-
ton, but that the editor of The Bee
may know with whom he is dealing.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Why invite proposals when state contracts
are to be let il the constitutional safeguards cut
no figure with out democratic state officers. If
the commissioner Of printing can take state print.
ing jobs himself, what is to prevent every other
purchasing agent from doing likewise' And how
exactng a state officer will be TO make himself
live up to contract which he has let to him.
self
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
One Year Ago Today In the War.

German torpedo boats made a night
attack on the British cross channel
transport service.
Left wing of allied armies in Mace
donia joined with right wing of
Italian army in Albania, completing a
line from the Adriatic to the Aegean
sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Still lawing over those spring building trade
strikes. Why waste good money in litigation
when every mechanic in Omaha has employment
al good wages II he wants III Or Is it just to
help out the lawyers?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

This discovery Of 100000 pounds of sugar
secretcd in Buffalo warehouse supplies clue
worth working throughout the country. A thor
ough search OF warehouses might reveal unsus-
pected food stocks.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

A maximum Of eight and one half cent sugar
for Chicago should mean even shade less for
Omaha with transportation diferential. The
only way to hold down the price OF sugar, how.
ever, is to be sparing in its use.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Food licensing applies to dealers doing a busi-
ness of 100000 year or more. Two-thirds OF
the dealers thus escape the official tag. Law
makers assumed that with the big fellows hob
bled the little fellows would stand without hitch
ing. But win theyi There's the rub.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Price fixing Of food and fuel nears accomplish
nient in New York and Chicago through CO.
operation Of officials and dealers. Like results
are possible in every community Il the problem
is approached in patriotic spirit Of live and
lei live
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

II is worth while noting as the war enters the
winter stage that none Of the royal sabre ratters
are yet numbered among the killed, wounded or
missing"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Sources Of power down south seem closely
united on the proposition that cotton should not
be sold for less than 50 cents pound. Should
the deal work out, the cotton belt will need little
urging to buy bale Of Liberty bonds. +,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Wheatless and beefless days remind US that
ham or bacon fanked with cornbread deliver the
pep just the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Reports OF food riots in Austria merely
glimpse situation verging on desperation. The
winter outlook is one Of tragic gloom for millions
OF victims of the war lords.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

The French cabinet crisis has been passed
with the retirement of the holder Of only one
portfolio. When our American cabinet is reor-
sanized on war efficiency basis it will take
more than one change to meet requirements
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

General Leonard Wood may not be specially
popular with the War department bureaucrats at
Washington, but he will find that his popularity
here in Omaha is undiminished
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Mediation backs the sober second thought in
ending strikes in mines and manufacturing plants
producing essentials for winning the war. All Of
which weaves new laures for impartial arbitra-
tion
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

The knell of doom sounded for Zeppelin war
ships forecasts the ultimate fate OF human gas
bags. Imperial Germany shrould worry
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

The spectacle of the kaiser's bankers telling
their troubles to the Danes serves to eniven the
gaycty Of harassed neutrals.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

\ Guests will accommodate themselves to "eat.
less" days and "wheatless" days just so long as
the hotel keepers stop short OF "sheetless"
nights. .
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

II is not question whether the Liberty loan
is subscribed but only how much II is oversub-
scribed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

II you cannot do your bit on the bonds, join
the Lucky Seventh on the joyride to the Rhine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

King Corn need not worry over the silence OF
a grain pit or two He has the goals.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Every Liberty bond fashions kick against
junkerdom. Buy kicker and get the exercise.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

prominent musicians, who were de-
lighted with his work.
STUNT & Hamel are working on the
immense contract of grading South
Eleventh street for a mile beyond the
viaduct.
Omaha experienced a foretaste of
winter, the thermometer registering
1914 above zero. Water around the
edges of ponds and small bodies Of
water froze to the thickness of an inch
and pedestrians> had to don their
heaviest wraps,
James Fenwick and wife celebrated
their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The
daughters and their husbands: A. Vir-
gil Of Iowa City; Oliver Haverly of
Omaha: AL Norris of Turner, ILL.,; A.
S. Town Of Cedar Rapids, together
with two sons. John Fenwick Of Lara
.mie and James Fenwick af Kansas
City.
Miss Margaret Mather, Emil Hah-
erkorn and Mrs. f. Haberkorn are
stopping at the Paxton on their way
to Sacramento.
The Omaha Turnverein met in Ger
mania hall. President Heimrod pre-
sided.
At Grand Army of the Republic hall
last evening a branch of the timers,
the cornice makers, held a meeting
to discuss the nine-hour system. 1t was
unanimously voted to adopt it and a
committee was appointed to wait on
the various proprietors and persuade
them to shorten a days work to nine
hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
This Day in History.

This Day in History.
1S12--American frigate United
States In command Of Decatur cap
tured British frigate Macedonia after
a battle lasting nearly two hours.
1S17--Samuel Mcdowell, who pre-
sided over the first state constitutional
convention in Kentucky, died at Dam
vile, Ky. Born in Pennsylvania, Oc-
tober 81, 1885.
191S-First general assembly of
Alabama met.
1S56--Herat, capital Of Afghani-
stan, was taken by the Persians in vio-
lation of the treaty with Great Brit
ain.
1S67-King Of Denmark issued a
proclamation stating the conditions
agreed upon for the sale Of the Danish
West Indies to the United States.
1S89--William w. Belknap Of Iowa
was appointed secretary of war.
1S92--Mrs. Caroline Scott Harrison,
wife of President Benjamin Harrison,
died in the White House. Born at OK
ford, o., October /, 1882.
1914--Russians pursued Germans
retreating from Warsaw within East
Prussian border.
19l5-Franco-S -Serbians recaptured
Veles and threatened Uskub,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Fur farming is in its experimental stages, but
its possibilities are evidently considerable. For
the man who likes to be pioneer in pew move
ments, and is willing to wait while for large
returns, it has great inducements.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
j. w. Johnson was born just AZ
years ago in Detroit. He is interested
In several electrical companies.
Carl S. Vrooman, assistant secretary
of the United States Department of
Agriculture, born at Macon, Mo-, As
years ago today.
John n. WHY'S, Toledo automobile
manufacturer, born at Canandaigua,
N. Y, ~ years ago today.
William A. Blount of Pensacola,
Fla. president of the National Con-
ference of Commissioners on State
Laws, born in Clarke county, Ala, 66
years ago today.
Edward w. Saunders, representative
in congress of the Fifth Virginia dis
trict, born in Franklin county, Va, 81
years ago today.
Rt.' Rev. Thomas j. Garland, bishop
coadjutor Of the Episcopal diocese Of
Philadelphia, born in Ireland, 81 years
ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Storyette of the Day.
Up and down the village street
walked old Tompkins, dressed all in
his Sunday best and with a clean
collar on.
Hello, old fellow" a friend hailed
him. Aren't you working today?"
No." replied the Old man, proudly.
I'm celebrating my golden wedding.
Really? Then you've been Nar-
ried SO years."
Yes, have"
Then, where's Mrs. Tompkins?
Isn't he celebrating, too?"
The present Mrs. Tompkins," the
old man coldly rebuked the idle ques-
toner, has nothing to do with it,
Reedy's Mirror,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25
Timely Jottings and Reminders.


Stockholders OF the Atchison, To-
peka & Santa Fe railroad hold their
annual meeting today at Topeka.
Social problems arising from the war
are to be discussed by the Illinois
State Conference of Charities and Cor
rections. meeting in annual session to-
day at Joliet. -
The 4Sth annual meeting of the gen.
eral executive committee of the Wo-
mans. Foreign Missionary society Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. one
of the most important missionary
gatherings of the year, will begin its
sessions today at Detroit.
More than so United States senators
and Representatives are to start from
st. Louis today on q journey to the
Hawaiian islands in the interest of
developing patriotism and giving in
innate talks on the war. Enroute
America First" meetings are to be
held in Kansas City. Denver. Colorado
Springs, Salt Lake City, San Francisco
and several other cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-25

Subscribers leaving the city should have The Bee mailed
10 them Address changed az often as requested.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
City Items


Mrs. Mary Crawford of 427 IL 9th
Ave-, North who has been i'll for two
weeks is conyalescing at this writing.
Mrs. Josephine Cousins of Decatur,
III. and Mrs. La Fayette, of Jackson
vile, ILL.,, have just notified the Con-
gress Secretary that they will be
present at the coming session OF the
Sunday School Congress.
Rev. NJ. L. Porter, of Lexington, KY,
has just notified the Secretary of the
Congress that the indications are that
a special train will come from Kentuck
to attend the coming sessions of the
Congress.
Mrs. E. B. Bridges left the city
Thursday evening for st. Louit, Mo-.
to be at the bedside of her son, Mr..
Lucius L. Webb. who very i'll. Mrs.
Mridges Will return to the city Sunday
night with her, son, if he is able to
make the journey home.
Mrs. Martha Craven and son,
Luther Craven of Oakland, Cal, are
in the city visiting her mother and
father, DR.. and Mrs. Jefferson Lytton
of 1713 II Patterson st.
Mr.. NJ. d. Youngblood, Sr., and
daughter, Mrs. S. B. Ridley, were
in our midst few Sundays ago Wis
iting brother and other relatives.
! Mr.. j. H. Drake spent Sunday af-
ternoon in the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Smith spent Sunday
with Mr.. Youngblood and family and
lent quite a helping Eanl 10 them in
their distress, as hundreds ofothers
have done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lyle went
to the country one day last week to
attend funeral of kinsman.
Near . o'clock in the morning OF
May 3rd the home and all of its con
tents of Mr.. G. C. YounBblood were
completely destroyed by lire and thu
family had a very narrow escape a
midnight.
Mr.. James Brickle's house wa
: partially burned, the contents there
of being saved, except a small loss.
; Saturday morning the house own
ed by Miss Annie Reed, occupied b
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Trimble wa
, partially destroyed by fire. Had
not been for the heroic work of tn
firemen, there would have been
= complete destruction of the sui
S rounding buildings. The belonging
t of Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Trimbl
| weer saved.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18

any man violating the chastity OF
womanhood by brutal force. The
character and virtue and person of
woman is all that she has, and it
should be defended at the expense
even Of human life. but this comes
simply to caution our young men,
especially that class of young Ne
groes who lay around creeks and
fish, and roll dice, and while away
the time basl1ing in the sunshine
rather than engage in some laborious
and lucrative labor.
Woman is naturally afraid when
she comes upon man in an out-of-
way place, and very frequently, nc
doubt, imagines that the man is
after her when he has no such in
tentions. The very sight of a
man when she is alone and out of
touch with settlements, in isolated
places, renders her extremely ner-
vous, and she might make an alarm,
might run and excite a community
when there were really no intentions
upon the part of those whom she met
to assault her, but the very appear.
ance of a half-dressed man, tramp,
whether he be Negro tramp or white
tramp, Longing around in the woods
along byways, along unfrequented
roads is enough to brighten woman
hood, therefore we appeal to the
young Negroes to be exceedingly
careful in their demeanor toward
womanhood in general
A man should never forget when
he is meeting a woman in an isolated
district that the opportunity presents
itself for him to be incriminated by
that woman, if indeed she becomes
at all nervous, or il he should make
any uncalled-for noise, or even &C
strangely. In fact, let everybody e.
to work. If man is at work ant
can tell where lie was at work, fol
whom he worked, what kind of worl
he was doing. if he was busy as ever!
man should he, and is living a busy
working, decent life, he will always
be able to gather about him sufficien
; proofs to appease the mind Of
community and to establish his limo
: cence. Every man should have
job and be at that job. Every maj
, should have a home, and at tn
I proper hours be at that home. TIL
r. practice of some parents permittin
r their boys to 60 on the creek and /
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
BASEBALL DOPE.

Mr.. Black Sox You have thrown your
ak so far that you can't bring 1t back.
You have been crying TO get those
Nationals, but you got something that
you didn't expect. Mr.. Brandon found
his handful when he tried to pitch
II by those Nationals. Can the Nation
ais hit hard? Ask Brandon. Manager
Ellison carried his gang of ball tossers
down to the Dell Mondy with blood in
their eyes to kill every Sox they seen.
The Sox threw up the white flag and
asked Mr.. Williams, Manager, best bel
to have pity on them and let them
have a chance. love my country, bu.
Oh. YOU Nationals. Williams told Cap
tain Hurt if he sent him to the hill,
that he would win or throw his arm
off. so he must have won, as his arm
is still on. Manager Ellison's thousand
dollar infield worked like big leaguers
AGAINST those Wee Wee Sox. How does
this sound from Street to Shafter, no
Hurt or from Ellis to Street to Hurt?
And look what an awful outfeld Mey-
ers, better known as Black Daddy
Charlston's playing name, Red Johnny
Boyd's given name as Woog and these
three mean sluggers, and don't forget
Mama, for he is there too. Manager Ell
lison will send Matthews out in the
game Sunday to show those Maroons
a few stunts. Mr.. Webster will show
the Maroons who bosses when he steps
off the Hill against them Sunday at
Greenwood Park. lie is going . give
all his pitchers their turn In the box,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18
By w. A. Miller.


The Champion Black Sox lost their
first game Of the season to the Ma
tionals. The Nationals played great
game and won t. Mr. Williams pitch
ed a steady game and deserved to win
with all the praise that is due pitch
err. Mr.. Branhan, the SoX's star pitch
er was in great favor and pitched good
ball, but the Sox's had ian off day and
could not help him win. They made
early errors at critical times of the
game. The Sox with five runs to over
come, fought game and tried to score
in the last half of the ninth and made
an extra inning game of it. Then they
! jumped back in that same error game
and lost.
The Sox will use Mr.. Thomas Shows
in Sundays game. Come out and SEE
him work.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-05-18

the woods without knowing Their
whereabouts, and even their girl
children is not the Lest thing to do.
We are not able to say whether any
Negro is guilty of the crime or not!
Several Negroes have been carried be-
fore the young woman, but she has
fail to identify them. To her credit
she has not just criminally accused
any man. She says that she would
know him if he were brought before
her, and she insists upon innocent
men being free. Let us all protect
womanhood, whether it be black
womanhood or white womanhood
Let women everywhere be protected
and shame, death and disgrace II
the man who violently assaults or at
lacks any woman.
Rev. R. B. Porter has had glOri
GUS week at his church. Shiloh Bap
fist, where the fifth celebration o.
the pastors anniversary was beins
theld.
Mrs. F. Alexander will leave the
city next week TO spend few days
at Mosco, Ark.