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Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
Job for Americanization Committees.

Certain deplorable events are chroncled in
cidental to the jubilee held over the end of the
war. In some communities outrages against
residents of German descent or extraction were
committed, the excited mobs conducting them
selves with much the same disregard for human
rights and common decency as has distinguished
the Hun who has been so extensively execrated
These excuses are generally reported from the
older sections of the country. and show la
mentable state of public mind 1t was just this
sort of thing The Bee had in mind when it said
a few days ago that much effort would be re-
quired to truly "Americanize" some of our own
people.
The status of the German citizen has been
extremely difficult all through the war time, and
will undoubtedly continue to hold much of real
disadvantage for quite while to come. But
the people should not forget that the freedom
for which we fought entails the obligation of
good behavior, if it is to be maintained. A re-
port from the battle line says the German SOL
diers were bewildered to discover how many in
the American ranks could speak the German
language. This fact should carry a suggestion
to the thoughtful who are anxious that our
great land lose nothing of the fruits of victory.
Americanization is noble work, and should
be thoroughly and Systematically carried out,
but the effort must not be restricted solely to
those who have come here from abroad. Let
us also educate those whose home has long been
in this country but who have not yet imbibed
the true spirit OF Americanism
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
UNDER REPUBLICAN CONTROL.

Various interpretations are being placed on
the result of the late election as expressive OF
public sentiment. Common consent emphasizes
the fact that the change in the political makeup
of congress was due to dissatisfaction with the
course pursued by the democrats, not entirely
with reference to the war, but especially as to
the management of domestic affairs.
1t must not be imagined that republican
leaders are not aware of the responsibility
placed upon them by the voters. They know
that the people want no backward step taken;
they know that the wisest of craftsmanship will
be required to safely steer the country again
into the ways Of peace and prosperity. Make
shift legislation hastily adopted to meet war
emergencies, must be undone and newer and
more progressive measures must be adopted to
secure the continued advance of the American
republic.
These problems will be approached in sober
earnest, with a sympathetic understanding of
the needs of the whole country and of all the
people, rather than for any section or group.
Hot-headed radicals and equally wrong-headed
reactionaries will clamor for hearing, but be-
tween them will still remain the great mass of
citizenship, whose interests must be preserved
at all times. The party that in 1860, faced the
gravest of internal crises possible in republic,
and brought the nation safely through; that d.
rected the delicate and difficult problems OF re-
construction, and under whose able and prudent
leadership the wonderful resources of the coun-
try were developed, will address itself with sim
liar devotion to solution of the present vexa-
tious situation.
If it does not it will deserve to forfeit the
confidence of the voters, so generously ex-
pressed in giving it the commission it holds
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
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An Open Letter.

Omaha, Nov. NV. HohenZol-
leren: For quite a spell you have
been in the kaiser business. Some
few years ago it seems you formed a
partnership to conduct side issue
under the firm name of 'Me und
Gott." From what l hear, things
have not been running smoothly
with you for some time. The
project appears to have been a fail
ure. Perhaps you tried to be the
biggest toad in the puddle, not giving
even your Gott a square deal, or per-
haps you got hold of the wrong Colt.
When the collapse cam, we I'M
derstand you proved to be Of clay
the commonest At the showdown
you shivered like wet bob-tailed
pup turned toward a cold north
wind. Seems like you ought to have
put up little better front, Bill: you
had many good examples over there;
one, for instance, that Of Edith Cav
ell, who did ..ot whine and tremble
when she faced your gang Of cut
threats, her murderers. No, the
deeds she did and the principles she
stood for are beyond the understand
ing of one Of your caliber. The God
who sustained her was not your kind
Of Colt by any means.
never was an admirer of yours,
or of anyone else engaged in your
line of business, but at one time you
had quite a few over here who SYM
pathiZed with you, and even tried to
help you, especially during the
period Of your first undertaking the
stupendous task of conquering and
ruling the world, but since you have
made such a botch of it, and at the
end f1unked like you did, have not
heard peep in your favor. Like
some others, you will no doubt con-
clude that you took in too much ter
ritory.
There is an old bird known as the
American Eagle. He Is a wise old
guy, sometimes slow of action, but
when he does wake up and flaps his
wings, better stop, look and listen!"
You may pull few Of his tail feath-
ers, but when you get hold of one a
little deeper set (and that is what
you did, BilD there Is something do
ing. When you decided to under
take to close the roadway of the sea,
and started in sinking ships regard
less of their character, and at the
peril of noncombatant lives, the old
bird awoke! He took action, culmi-
mating in one great scream on the
18th day of November, 1918. The
echo reverberated around the world,
penetrating every nook and corner
1t was the cal of your doom, and Of
the gang that surrounded you.
Now, Bill, there is just one thing
left for you and yours, the final
chapter, the fms, get off the earth.
The evil you did will long remain,
the suffering you caused and the
wrongs you perpetrated can never
be undone.
We would hate to pollute the
earth by giving you six-foot room
therein. In this country we have
quite suitable place for you-our
garbage dump where you might re-
pQse-but it, too, has its come back,
for some hogs are fed this refuse,
and we would hate to compel
decent self-respecting American hog
to eat your carcass.
This letter may be late in arriving,
for l understand that you have no
fixed abode at present. l hope, how
ever, it may find you in some court
Of justice, where, If you have re-
ceived your just deserts and passed
on, 1t will be forwarded to you some
where in hell. which will be your
final and permanent residence.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
Canning the Rah-Rah!

a In the midst of these days when friendships
between American men are being cemented by
the comradeship of arms and being founded on
mutual respect instead of birth or environment
It makes most OF us marvel to see a small group
OF people trying to keep, rather noisily, alive
the ties of colleges. college fraternties and
grown-up secret societies, as if they really mat
tered now. 1t makes us marvel even more when
we learn that at home the colleges are turning
themselves over lock, stock and barrel, to the
work OF winning the war; and that the college
fraternities in many instances, are cutting out
their activities altogether or at least greatly
curtailing them
College spirit is fine thing, and the way in
which it was fostered helped to build up in the
men now in the army and navy that intense
spirit of group loyalty without which no army
or navy could hope to succeed. Fraternity
spirit too, is fine thing. when it isn't carried
to undemocratic excess. The same may be said
OF the grown-up secret societies. But, as some
of our readers may have noticed, there is a
large, healthy, vigorous and rather absorbing
war going on not very far from here, and the
I chances are that in the years to come man will
prefer to be known as one of those who busted
the Hindenburg line than as the man who set
FIRE to dear old Prexy's woodshed or brought
the COW into morning chapel
1t is high time that all of us, the young ones
particularly. left our frat pins in our bedding
rolls our sheepskins, and passwords in our
trunks and forget them. There will be plenty
Of time to rush freshmen. initiate Lawyer Steb-
bins and play tricks on old Doc Goophus after
we have gotten through rushing Fritzies, niti-
ating young Bill Hohenzolern and playing
tricks on old Doc Ludendorff So, for the sake
! Of all of US, let's lay off the rat-rah and the
rush stuff for the duration of the war-Stars
and Stripes France,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
NEBRASKA.

Nebraska is a thrifty state.
And one that's hard to beat.
Progression here they cultivate,
Along with corn and wheat.
The church and college here abound.
With all that is combined
Compared with other states around.
This one Is not behind.
The homes and farms which you may see
Are scattered far and wide,
And every nationality
Is dwelling side by side.
The pioneers who first came here
Had trials, great and small,
But faith o'ercame their doubts and fears
And triumphed over all.
The sod house was their rough abode,
When settlers first came here,
And over sandy plains they rodes
No markets being near.
Persistence and hard work combined
To make their life complete,
And now they live In houses fine,
Success to them Is sweet.
Norfolk, Neb. II. c. s.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
Lininger gallery today.

Lininger gallery today.
jeremiah Thurman Of Lewis, Ia,
is visiting Lyman Carpenter.
Ed B. Harper, who has been in
Chicago during the last two weeks,
has returned.
Mrs. John Fitzgerald and Mrs.
Maggie Logan of Lincoln are visit
ing T. E. Kelly.
The Electric Light company's
machinery is arriving and being put
in.
E. c. Ryan, superintendent of Ar
mour's ham department, was we'd
ded to Miss Jennie Colby.
The Y. M. c. A. building has been
completed and is ready to enter
upon the career of usefulness in
tended by its energetic manage
ment.
J. D. Foster, formerly of Omaha,
is visiting friends in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
Not Revenge, But Justice.

Senator Lodge wisely warns the people
against possible campaign Of propaganda to
excite undue sympathy for the defeated Huns.
Signs of such efforts are already to be noted,
just as we have been accustomed to hear of en-
deavors to defeat justice through mistaken
mercy to notorious criminals. This form of
hysteria is common enough in America, and
none need be surprised if it breaks out on be-
half OF the offending and beaten foe. Our peo-
pie are not seeking revenge; the provocation
has been strong, and indignation still runs high
against the merciless crew that brought so much
of horror and misery into the world, but they
will be dealt with on basis of righteous justice.
Our generosity will not permit Germany to
starve, but others having prior claim on our
bounty must be looked after. The London
Chronicle we'll states the case when it says car
goes of food, criminaly sunk, cannot be raised,
even to feed Germany" Magnanimity towards
the conquered is commendab1e, but justice to all
demands that it be impartally measured.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
Timely lettings and Reminders
Storyette of the Day.

A true story about citizen whose
daughter is about to be married,
and who has been trying to get a
line on what the expense of the
rather elaborate ceremony will be
He approached friend of his, seek
ing information.
Morris" he said, "your oldest
daughter was married about five
years ago, wasn't she? Would you
mind telling me about how much
the wedding cost you"
mot at all, Sam" was the answer
Altogether, about $4,000 year" -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
gether with quarter-ounce sample,
free.
HOW TO USE VAPORUB IN
TREATING SPANISH
INFLUENZA.


In every case call a physician
VapoRub should be used only in
connection with the physicians in
ternal treatment.
Apply hot, wet cloths over the
throat, chest and back between the
shoulder blades to open the pores.
Dry lightly and rub VapoRub we'll
in until the skin is red-spread on
thickly and cover with hot flannel
cloths. Leave the bed-covering
loose around the neck, as the body
heat releases the ingredients in the
form of vapors. These vapors, in
hailed with each breath, stimulate
the lining of the air passages to
throw off the influenza germs. In
case of head or chest cold, which
often accompanies influenza, the
vapors tend to keep the air passages
open, loosen the phelgm and make
the breathing easier. In addition,
VapoRub is absorbed through and
stimulates the skin, attracting the
blood to the surface, and thus aids
in relieving the congestion within.
HOW no USE vIcK's VApoRUB
AS A PREVENTIVE.
1t is questionable if there is any,
thing which will prevent Spanish
Influenza, except avoiding those
persons who are spreading the dis
ease by coughing, sneezing and spit
ting, and by keeping up the bodily
resistance by plenty of good food
and exercise in the open air. The
Public Health Service recommends
that the nasal passages be coated
with a weak solution of Menthol in
liquid petroleum as a protective.
For this purpose VapoRub is excel.
lent. Just put small portion up
each nostril from time to time dur,
ing the day and snuff we'll back ints
the head.
KEEP FREE FROM COLDS BY
INHALING VAPORUB.
Colds irritate the lining Of the
air passages and thus render them
a much better breeding place for
the germs. At the first signs of
cold use VapoRub at once. Melt a
little in spoon and inhale the
vapors arising, or VapoRub can be
used in regular benzoin steam ket-
tie, such as most druggists carry in
stock. II this is not available, q
very good substitute to use is an
ordinary tea-kettle. Fill half-full
of boiling water-put in half tea
spoon of VapoRub from time to
time-keep the kettle just slowly
boiling and inhale the steam arising.
AMY, GREENSBORO. N. G.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Count" Won Hohenzollern is talking of buy
ing an estate in Holland. He might save money
by waiting until he sees what the world pro-
poses for his future. 1t may be that his need
for baronal accommodations will be definitely
terminated.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
DRUGGISTS STILL ASKED TO
CONSERVE STOCKS OF VAPoRUb
NEEDED IN FLU" DISTRICTS
Influenza Epidemic Is Decreasing in Most Sections and
the Demand Is Slackening But We Are Still $4,000
Gross Behind on Orders and 1t Will Take Some Time
to Catch Up.
THREE MILLION JARS SHIPPED DURING
OCTOBER

On Monday, October 81, we ad
dressed an advertisement to the
wholesale and retail drug trade, ad
vising that we were badly oversold
due to the influenza epidemic stat
ing that all deals and quantity
shipments were postponed, and re-
questing that VapoRub be pur-
chased in small lots only. This
condition still prevails.
At this writing we have back or
ders for eighteen thousand
$4,000 gross and our orders each
day are double our daily output.
The epidemic, however, is decreas-
ing in most sections, the demand
is slackening and we are working
night and day to catch up. In the
meantime, we ask the trade to be
patient with us.
ENORMOUS SHIPMENTS HAVE
WIPED OUT EXCESS STOCKS.
On October LIST we had on hand
at the factory and in twenty ware
houses over the country a tremend-
Gus stock Of VapoRub, accumulated
during the summer months. This is
now gone-we actually shipped dur
ing the month Of October over three
million jars of VapoRub. We are
speeding up our factory as much as
possible and the problem now is to
distribute the factory's output as
quickly as possible. We have,
therefore, for the time being,
abandoned freight shipments and
are shipping either by Parcel Post
or eXpress-trying to give each job
Der at least a little stock.
IMMEDIATE SHIPMENTS TO
DRUGGISTS IN INFLUENZA
DISTRICTS.
Preference is being given to those
sections stricken by influenza. In
order to reach these sections as
quickly as can be, we are, during
this emergency, making shipments
by Parcel Post, direct, to the retail
trade, of not more than three (3)
dozen 30c size in any one shipment.
We prefer that the jobbers order
these shipments for their trade, but
to save time we will, if the need is
urgent, ship direct on receipt of
check or money order. Naturally,
no new accounts can be opened dur
ing this rush.
SAMPLES AND INFLUENZA
BOOKLETS FREE ON REQUEST.
We have prepared little folder
giving all the information available
so far on Spanish Influenza--its
origin--the symptoms and the
treatment, and these will be for
warded to druggists on request. We
will also be glad to mail to any in
dividual one of these booklets, to-
THE WICK CHEMICAL COM
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Albert Of Belgium is expected to enter the
capital of his country on Friday, for the first
time since August, 1914. Here is one king for
whom all the world has admiration: He chose
the better part, and, though the way was long
and hard. his reward will be the greater because
he did show himself man.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Judge Goods decision, overruling the states
claim of right to tax Liberty bonds held by
banks is based on sound reasoning. Invest
freedom from taxation, otherwise the money
that goes into them might be employed else
where. The effort of the Democrat \ authorities
to destroy this quality of government securities
was characteristic and unjustihable
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Jerry Towards Horseshoe" has carried him
through the sole survivor of the democratic
legislative ticket in Douglas county. He will
be lonesome, but none the less active, at Lin
colin. "
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Longest in, first out, is promised to be tn
rule for rehabilitation, so the boys may begil
to figure on the outside margin for their return
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Civil life jobs are promised all returning SOL
diers. This is going to be one of the easiest
things the government will have to do, for the
restoration of industry will call for the energetic
occupation of every ableboded man.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
MOMENTS OF MERRIMENT.

Wythe-T see that women are to re-
place men in thousands Of Jobs.
Kent-Yes.
Wythe-Do you fear that some female
will get yours?"
Kent-Well no. l feel pretty safe. Tn
q telegraph lineman.-Brooklyn STANDARD
Union.
Look here! You didn't tell me you
were going to kiss my wife when you
played in the society moviesn
NO. knowing how fond you are OF
her l wanted to have 1t come to you as
pleasant little surprise. "-Judge.
How many have you dependent on
vou?"
None to MENTION" answered Mr.. Cum.
rox after some thought.
II thought you had large family"
II have a large family and housefu
OF servants. But they are the most indie.
pendent bunch Of people you ever came
into contact with. "-Washington Star.
"1 bought $500 worth of Liberty
bonds"
Fine. Are they paid for?"
Yes saved up the money and paid
You did, eh7 Well go out and buy
more bonds"
more bonds. Man can't, I haven't
The money"
Sure you can. Unless you've gone into
iebt for Liberty bonds you haven't bought
enough."-Detroit Free Press.
Some say you can't get free protes.
Ilonal advice"
Can your"
ITO be sure you can. Your doctor will
talk law as long as YOU will listen. and
your lawyer will give you medical advice
on any ailment you want to bring up for
discussion. "-Birmingham Age Herald.
II 80 the Germans are talking OF
grouping men Of the same trade or pro-
sesson together"
"Suits me. l don't want to boast, but
think could stand off regiment OF
ailors.''-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
The Day We Celebrate.

William H. Mick, physician, now
in military service, born 1877.
Charles H. Marley, attorney-at-
law, born 1879.
Surgeon Gen. William K, Van
Reypen, retired, born at Bergen, N.
J., 70 years ago.
Charles DENLY, former congress
can and diplomatist, born at Evans
vile, Ind, 81 years ago.
Bishop Luther B. Wilson of the
Methodist Episcopal church, born
ir Baltimore 81 years ago.
Robert S, Kitchens, author of 1.-THE
Garden of Allah" born in Kent,
England 81 years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

When you are inclined to relax in your eff
forts to save food, take note Of the British get
ting ready to divide their scanty store with the
needy OF Europe. -E&
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

November II is proposed for a worldwide
holiday, and very likely will be adopted as such,
making fit companion for July 4, which is the
real birthday of liberty.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Mr.. McAdoo assures US taxes will be high
for many years; thanks for the information, but
that fact already had been discounted.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
TODAY
Right in the Spotlight.

Ninety years old today is NJ. de
Freycinet, the famous French states
man, scholar and scientist. In his
time he has held almost every i'm
portant office within the gift of the
republic, excepting the presidency.
He has been several times premier,
but perhaps his most valuable work
was done as war minister, which
post he held through five successive
ministries. Mr.. De Freycinet has
been called the fine flower and cpl
tome of modern France. In him
lives whole epoch of her history,
He was born in the reign of King
Charles X, lived through the dis
appointing years of Louis Philippe,
saw the second republic of lS48,
the second empire which blazed into
glory at Magenta and Solferino and
fell into ruin at Sedan, played lead
ing part in the reconstruction of
France as the third republic-and
is living still, witness of the glory
Of France and her victory over the
Huns.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

"A lot of "high-well-b are rapidly COM
ing up to the estate of those who merely were
born over in Germany nowadays.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Sounds strange, doesn't it, to hear of the
bolshevik reforming the Swiss government,
where they still hold mass meetings to settle
matters of stated
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

3. Minnesota clings to the rum jug by an eye
lash, and the jewellers sadly await the next
collision with the water wagon.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Many suggestions for dealing with the kaise
are being offered, but the Belgians have tn
first claim on him.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Spain remained neutral to the last and de-
clined to adopt resolution congratulating the
Allies on their victory.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Belgian civilians are said to be more bitter
than the soldiers. 1t is natural they should be,
for they have had to live under the Huns, while
the soldiers only had to fight them
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Collectors of antiques have tempting
chance in Europe, where lot of old thrones
are going into the junk pile.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

One of the penalties of peace is to be re-
erudescence of professional pugilism and
wrestling. The clamor of the promoters is al
ready replacing the din of war
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Rebels in the German fleet propose to en-
gage the allied feet in battle. Such process
would deprive the victors of some spoils, but no
one doubts the outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Omaha is getting away from the Spanish
flu, for which we are all thankful.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

You are glad the war is over; dig for the wa
work fund!
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

Armistice terms were made to hold the Hun
and will be so applied
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

The watch on the Rhine will be attended tc
BY the Allies for some time to come.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14
One Year Age Today in the War.

Kerensky's forces defeated by the
bolsheviki troops II miles from Pet
rograd.
Lloyd George made public the
provisions of the agreement for an
inter-allied war council.
Provost Marshal General Crow
der made public the QUESTIONABLE
for the second quota of the draft.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

The peace program will be bigger than tina
OF war, and more difficult to follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

w. ]. Byran's silence is ominous.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

IN Omaha so Years Ago Today.
The first exhibition of the West
crn Art association opens at the
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-14

The moment you eat tablet or
two of Pape's Diapepsin all the in
digestion pain and dyspepsia dis
tress stop.
Your disordered stomach will feel
fine at once.
These pleasant, harmless tablets
of Pape's Diapepsin never fail and
cost very little at drug stores.-Adv.