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Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
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One OF mike" Endres' Deals.

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| Omaha, Oct. 26.-To the Editor of
The Bee: The Omaha World-Her-
aid is boosting Michael" l.. Endres
for reelection as county treasurer of
| Douglas county, but fails to boost
about "Michaels' competency. After
| he was elected as county treasurer
| witnessed a conversation which he
| had with one Of his brother demo-
Gratis and he admitted he would be
unable to handle the Job, as he did
not understand any part Of it at all.
His brother" democrat advised him
that he had better hold on to all the
old and experienced help as long as
he possibly could and that would
pull him through; then after he felt
sure he was posted he should open
the way for his friends" But we
have failed to notice any important
change in Michaers ability during
his term of office. He did weed out
some of the experienced help from
time to time and secured help that
made things inconvenient for the
taxpayers up to this day.
For his 'brother's" good advice in
turn he caused his appointment as
county commissioner. Now this
newly appointed brother" gives the
taxpayers of Douglas county about
fourth the time he should and
still draws a full months salary. We
must give Michael credit for using
"such good judgment" l am sure
that this same commissioner would
not stand for any of his help to go
out and get a side job on the COM
missioner's time and let any Of his
help make side money and also re-
ceive full pay from the commission
er's personal business.
If conservation means anything, 1t
should mean something at this time,
and such good sense will also help
win this war. IAN AMERICAN"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
THE TURNING DOWN OF
BILL.

Old Kaiser Bill met the devil one day,
And the Devil said to old Kaiser Bill:
Say,
Come now Old Pal and tell me your woe,
You don't look so happy as you did one
year ago."
Old Bill tried to smile as he looked at
Old Sin.
But nothing appeared but a poor, sickly
grin.
well. yes, I'm in trouble" old Bill said,
its true,
And wish you could tell me the best
thing to do
You know we had winnings all coming
our way,
Victory by night, and victory by day,
Until U. s. sent her laddies from over the
sea
And they surely are knocking the hell
out Of me.
And now l guess our winnings are DER.
Excuse the few tears-but 1t sure makes
me sore
To think that America had to butt In
And get all the glory we thought we
would win.
Now, just one thing more, though it's so
hard to tell
The only place left for me Is down to
your hell"
The Devil jumped and he said: "You
cold cuss
We don't want you down there, you're
too wicked for US"
Omaha. MRS. J. N. oPPER
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Omaha. Two of them will join
companies of the second infantry.
The board of education held
special meeting to consider the mat
ter of dismissing the schools this
afternoon in honor of the celebra-
ton of the opening of the new
bridge. I,
1t is said new Sunday paper is
to be established in this city soon.
The last drawing of the Louisiana
lottery brought prize of $4,000 to
an Omaha girl, Miss Flora Clayton.
S. Knode, a Missouri Pacific en-
gineer and very popular with the
fraternity, was married to Miss
Susie Priest.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

If any one thing more than another should
stop Douglas county from sending another
bunch of democrats to represent us in the legis-
lature at Lincoln it should be recollection of the
rotten law passed by the last bunch putting us
back to the election of county commissioners by
districts instead of at large, which served the
basis and authority for the rank gerrymander
pepetrated by the democratic majority of the
board in desperate effort to make sure demo-
cratic districts to hold themselves in their jobs.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Don't let anyone fool you into believing re-
sponsibility for the court house gymnasium"
scandal does not lie with the democratic bunch
in control of the county board. The "gymna-
sum" was running full blast and without inter-
ference so the sworn court testimony showed,
up to last February and was discontinued not
by order of the county board, but out of fear
of the impending grand jury. The man specially
charged with the supervision of the court house
up for reelection on the democratic ticket
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

didates for United States senator and
congressman. Senator George w.
Norris and A. w. Jefferis are the
kind of men who are not afraid to
lend their assistance to stamping out
any vicious measure that would be a
menace to the welfare of the repub-
lican party or one that would place
the negroes further away from the
rights that the state and federal
constitutions intended for them to
enjoy. w. Z. ALEXANDER,
2512 N. 25th st.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
Advice to COIOred Voters.

Omaha, Oct. 25.-To the Editor of
The Bee: The congressional elec-
ton that occurs on Tuesday, Novem-
Der 5. is an event Of more than cas-
ual importance to negroes at large.
When negro thinks of his own
welfare he should extend that
thought to 100000 other negroes
in America.
Some may have doubts as to the
sincerity of the republican party, yet
we should be thankful for what the
party has done, and that it is the
only ray of light we can follow with
any surety Of escaping the evils that
have caused so much negro emigra-
ton from the southland to northern
industrial centers.
Nebraska, especially Douglas
county, has several thousands of
these people. The republican party
presents two able, conservative can
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
This Day in History.

1825-The first boat on the Erie
canal, from Albany, reached Buff
falo.
1843-John Miller, first state gov
ernor of North D akota, born at
Dryden, N. Y. Died at Duluth, Oc-
tober 26, 1918.
1870-The Germans entered Metz
following the surrender of the city
by the French.
1S85-Gen. George M. Mcclellan.
general-in-chief of the Union
armies in the early period of the
civil war, died at Orange. N. ].
Born in Philadelphia in 1926.
1914-Assassin of Archduke
Franz Ferdinand sentenced to 20
years in prison.
1915-Total British casualties to
October 9 reported as 4oS,lys.
l9l6-Australia, by referendum,
rejected compulsory military serv-
ice.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
Storyette of the Day.

Edith Wharton, in Paris, told a
war story.
THE American wounded were be-
ing brought in from the Marine
battle" she said, and fussy
American woman in khaki uniform
and Sam Browne belt bent over a
stretcher and said:
els this case an officer or only
a MANI
The brawny corporal who stood
beside the stretcher gave grim
laugh and said:
"Well, lady, he amt no officer.
but he's been hit twice in the in
ards, both legs is busted. he's got
bullets in both arms and we
dropped him three times without his
lettin' out a squeak, so | guess ye
can call him a~man.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
The Day We Celebrate.

H. H. Claiborne, attorney-at-law,
born 1868.
c. w. Britt, judge of the munich
pal court of Omaha, born 1864.
Will NJ. Cressy, we'll known &C
tor and author of rural plays, born
at Bradford, N. H., S. years ago.
Congressman George H. Tink-
ham of Massachusetts,, who is cred
tied with having fired the first
American gun against the Aus
TRANS, born in Boston. 48 years ago.
Rose Stahl, a popular actress of
the American stage, born in Mont
real, 43 years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

While our democratic brethren are bowling
themselves hoarse over campaign funds, will it
not be we'll to ask if any effort has been made
IL look into Edgar Howard's charge that $780,
900 has been placed in the pot to secure another
democratic senator from Nebraska this year?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

How can you help Wilson win the war by
voting for candidates who have been obstruct-
ing the war or openly manifesting pro-German
sympathies, even though they wear democratic
labels, and now pretend to be Jealous war-to-
victory advocates for election purposes only?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Omaha wants home rule charter which
will give perpetual divorce from the egisla-
tive leading strings at Lincoln, so far as our
exclusively local affairs are concerned. The
effort to get it must not cease until the goal is
reached
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
LAUGHING GAS.

Poor thing! she labors under the hallu.
cination that she is the Queen of Sheba. !"
whoever told you so, must be mis-
eahen. Even In her crazy moments she
woulu never dream Of imagining herself
somebody who went to another nerson -
earn wisdom. "-Washingto Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
Quick Action Both WAYS.

Clean Up OR Close Upp were the placards
distributed where needed by sanitary inspec-
tor in Kansas City. One restaurant manager
protested that he did not have sufficient help
and gave the Inspector check for 500 as proof
of good will. A few hours later the inspector
was obliged to dsgorge and lost his Job on the
spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
Timely lettings and Reminders.

1,55lst day Of the great war.
Three hundredth anniversary of
the execution of Sir Walter Ra-
leigh.
Congress is to adjourn today for
a two weeks recess over the No
vember elections.
Directors of the United States
Steel corporation will meet in New
York City today, and it is generally
understood there will be no change
in dividend rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Lobeck was so anxious to support the pres
ident" that he voted against any increase IN the
army or navy two years after the war in Europe
commenced
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

"a. The point overlooked by Private Secretary
Tumulty and all his line of claquers is that in
1893 the democrats were voting en- masse in con-
|gress against the president and his conduct of
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Pop are lawyers In court always bad
tempered?"
or course not. What do you ask
that?"
why. the papers talk SO about their
cross examinations - Cincinnati En-
quirer
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Vote for Shriver fol county treasurer and
make sure of a competent man in this important
Office who can handle the job himself without
being at the mercy OF his subordinates
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Chairman Hays spoke for the party when he
said the republicans will fight, tact even the
kaiser recognizes
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

The skip-stop has stopped the skipping on
lot OF "short streets" and relieves street car
patrons to that extent.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

The kaiser is willing to take Office as hered-
itary head of a constitutional monarchy. He
fails to realize that one of the conditions on
which peace is to be established is the end of
the Hohenzoern dynasty.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Traveler-You cannot tell how terrible
an experience 1t is to be lost in the
'Yesert.
'oheson-oh, yes. can. I used to live
In dry town.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Matters are coming to the point where
definite and specific reply will have to be made
to Germany
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
[1ODAY]
Right in the Spotlight.

Sixty years old today is Arthur
wager, who since 1918 has filled the
post OF governor OF Porto Rico. A
Kentuckian by birth. Governor
wager attended Georgetown college
in his native state and later gradu-
ated from Johns Hopkins univer-
sity. In 1884 he returned to George
town college and taught economics
and history, and ultimately became
president of the institution. His
appointment as governor of Porto
Rico added another to the American
insular staff of officials who had
been trained in academic work
rather than in the practical field of
politics, and was in line with the
traditions established by the Nc
kinley and Roosevelt administra-
tons in their efforts to keep the in
sular possessions from becoming a
place for partisan spoilsmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

The next congress will be reconstruction
congress- which is another good reason tor Vot-
ing for big jeff"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

II YOU want to see a sight for sore eyes, go
out and look at the winter wheat and alfalfa
aftersthe late rains.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Allenby has just about finished the Turks in
Syria, and that means his fighting job is nearly
through. His next task will be to organize a
provisional government for Turkey
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

The French seem to depend thoroughly
on the Americans"
yes the French women are looking
to their giving them the Hindenburg line
to hang out their wash on" Washington
Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Italians under Cadorna fell back
towards the Tagliamento.
United States expeditionary
forces captured their first war
prisoner.
Food administration at Washing
ton promulgated regulations to pre-
vent profteering.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

The cry still is for more TODD Tor Europe
and Nebraska will do its part i'll supplying the
Mt
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

No fight on either school board or water
hoard this time Is the millennium in sight!
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Il see the American officers are having
difficulty holding the Yanks back"
Yes, but that isn't troubling the Amer
lean officers half so much as 1t Is the
Huns" -Detroit Free Press
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Can you imagine the kaiser running Tor pres
ident of the German republic on his war record:
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

If Papa Wilhelm abdicates, what will become
OF the six boys
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
In Omaha 30 Years Ago Today.

Eight companies of the second
infantry and the band will take part
in the exercises in connection with
the opening of the new bridge.
Major Butler will command the
troops.
Fifteen recruits arrived at Fort
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29

Austria is ready to say, "Anybody, LordE'
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-29
Il don't understand it."

'What?"
MY boy has been in France two weeks
now and hasn't won the Croix de Guerre
yet."-Detroit Free Press,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23

bless us and lead us to an ever
lasting victory, and pray also
that he will give us that noble
power to so train our character
that when our,
Summons comes to join
The innumerable caravan. that
moves
To that mysterious realm,
where each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls
of death,
We go not like the quarry
slave at night,
Scouraged to his dungeon, but
sustained and soothed
BY an unfaltering trust, ap-
proach our graves,
Like one who wraps the drap-
perry of his couch
About him and lies down to
pleasant dreams.
Now hope and believe that
when war shall be no more and
we shall be blessed with an
everlasting peace, that | for one
will be spared to come back and
live among you again.
Cordially yours,
j. A. Robinson, Jr.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23
Minutes of the Executive Com
mittee Rankin County
Chapter A. R. c.

The Executive Committee of
the Rankin county Chapter A.
r. C. met in regular session on
May 9th with Mrs. Shields, the
chairman presiding. Minutes
were read and approved. After
which reports were heard from
the following officers:
Mrs. Cooper, Secretary, re-
ported 316new members for the
month of April. Several places
have been sent literature and
buttons upon request. Each
Auxiliary and branch in the
county seems to be showing
great interest in the work.
Mr.. Fox, Treasurer, reported
the chapter in good condition
financially. He is waiting for a
field secretary from headquarters
before opening up his books.
Mrs. McLaurin, Chairman
Woman's Work, reported one
shipment of Surgical Dressings,
|72O pieces. She read a letter
from headquarters thanking us
for Hospital Garments, each
piece of which has been satis-
ia ctory.
Miss Annie Henry, Chairman
Military Relief, reported having
served lunches twice to four men
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23
each time, these men being on
their way to camp,

each time, these men being on
their way to camp.
Miss Annie Robinson, chair
man Civilian Relief, reported
having drawn up resolutions of
sympathy for Mr.. Grover Tan
ner's family on his death. She
read a letter from Mr.. Tanners
father thanking the chapter for
their sympathy. He says his son
in France writes of the wonder
ful work the Red Cross is doing
"Over There and suggests that
all who can, give freely to this
organization.
Mrs. Ira Shields, Chairman
Publicity Committee reported one
entertainment at Brandon, the
proceeds Of which were S49.1 10,
one turkey auctionnd at S14,0O,
and the gift of $1,000 from Mrs.
Jackson from the sale of a calf,
the turkey having been donated
by Mrs. Glenn Adams. One en-
tertainment at Pelahatchie, the
proceeds cf which were S100.
She reported having sent a num-
Der of bulletins to Pelahatchie
and Star. Pelahatchie has sent
in report but, SO far, none has
come in from Star.
Mr.. Bullock, Chairman Of the
Chapter, asked that all who
have cars will lend them when
needed to carry speakers during
this drive for funds which be-
gins May 20th. He also urges
that all who can, be willing to
speak whenever called upon,
during this drive.
Mr.. Mcintyre, Chairman Sec
ond War Fund Drive. stated the
purpose of this drive and the
plans for same.
1t was moved and passed that
a vote of thanks be extended to
the Brandon Electric Company
for the gift of electricity to run
a fan in the work room and to
those who so kindly offered their
fans.
A public meeting was announc-
ed for Monday night, May 18th,
to be held at Johnson's Hall at
$50 o'clock.
There being no further busi-
ness the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Irene Hobson Cooper,
Secretary Rankin County Chap
ter A. r. G..
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23

mary election, would be qualified
to vote therein, Notwithstanding
his absence from his voting pre-
cinct may cast his ballot, by
filling out a printed blank, fur
nished by the executive Com
mittee of his County; this blank
with list of candidates, is to be
sent by said Executive commit
tee, to any such person, on the
request of any candidate or in
dividual, who shall furnish the
(military) address OF such per-
son.a Those interested, or rela-
tives of any soldier. sailor, or
person in the military service of
the government, are requested
to send the address of such per-
son to the Chairman of the Dem
ocratic Executive Committee at
Brandon with 3 cents postage
enclosed, that these blanks may
be forwarded as provided by
said act.
Pat. Henry,
Chairman Democratic Executive
Committee, Rankin County
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23

Forge it took service and sacri-
fee, and that. meant that we
were a free and self governing
people, advocating democratic
form of government, and today
we are fighting for the same
principles. That is, that we
might stamp out the blood and j.
ron rule of the kaiser's autocracy
and establish a great democracy
instead, which means freedom,
liberty, equality and justice for
all. To our Christian people, |
would ask that you pray for us
warriors. Pray that God will
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23
Military Registration
Occurs June the 5th
Young Men Who Have Reached the Age of 21 Since the 5h
Day of Last June, Must Register for Military
Service on that Day.

place of birth, fathers birth
place. name of employer, place
/ of employment. character of en-
ployment, name and address OF
nearest relative, and other data
of similar character.
This information should be
gathered as quickly as possible.
in order that when the registrant
appears before the local board he
can make prompt answers to all
questions, and thus facilitate the
work of that body. 1t is the de-
sire of the government that you
report in readiness to make a
complete registration.
ONLY ONE PLACE OF
REGISTRATION WILL BE IN
EACH COUNTY, AND THAT
WILL BE THE TOWN OR
HEADQUARTERS OF YOUR
LOCAL BOARD.
All newspapers in Mississippi
are hereby requested to give the
widest publicity to this informa-
tion for the benefit of the young
men who will be required to
register.
Local exemption boards are re-
quired to post this bulletin as
conspicuously as possible.
All ministers and other public
speakers are requested to an
nounce the above to their audi.
enceS.
The Adjutant- General.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23
To The Young Men of Mississippi

An act of Congress requires
the registration for military SER
vice of all young men who have
become twenty-one years of age
since the 5th of June, 1917.
If you have reached the age of
q since the date above named,
you will be required to register
ON JUNE 5th, 1918. President
Wilson will shortly issue proc
lamation naming the date for
registration, and it is suggested
that all young men who have at
tained their majority since June
5th, 1917. prepare themselves to
answer the questions that will
be sent forth on the registration
cards, in order that they may
promptly comply with the pro-
visions of this new law.
This notice is given in order
that the registrants may collect
in advance the personal data.
family history, etc., they will be
required to furnish.
To be required to register you
must have been born in the year
1896 in a month and on a day
subsequent to June 5th, or in a
month and on a day thereof prior
to or on the date set for registra-
ton.
You will be required to furnish
your home address, date of birth,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23

Brandon, Miss, May, 16, 1918.
Dear Editor: Will you allow me
space in your paper to tell my
friends good bye and say a few
words in regard to the war.
l have joined the colors and
am leaving to day for Mississippi
A. & M. College to take the
course given by the government.
I am glad that | can respond to
the nations call, and consider it
an honor to be one of the num-
Der who will show a waiting,
listening world what a demo-
cratic people are and the prin-
ciples for which we stand. But
of course to do this, each indi-
vidual will have a purpose to
fulfill and to those that play no
part, I would term as slackers
for it is said in the life of each
individual God has a purpose, so
it is with us today-our govern
ment has purpose also.
And now to the people of RAN
kin county who have boys and
relatives fighting for this cause.
Though we have said good bye
to you the remembrance of you
will eyer be blazing star in the
armament of our memory, until
the day of our return. Of course
it means lots for us to break the
bonds which have bound us to-
gether, but we have our course
to pursue. We must show to the
world the old Liberty was found
ed on a rock. | am at once glad
and then sorry-glad that | can
stand by our flag until the last;
and sad. because we will be sep
arated from each other. There is
always a feeling of sadness
when friends and love ones who
have always been together and
must be separated, yet it must be
If we win the war, and we are
going to win it. We should not
forget that when George Wash
inqton and his noble followers
endured the hardships at Valley
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23
Johns Home Demonstration Cluf
Meeting.

The Johns Home Demonstra-
ton Club began it's regular meet
ings for the summer, Friday, at
the dormitory Of the Agricultural
High School. Having a great
deal Of business on hand, the
club resolved its self into a BUSH
ness session. Mrs. w. G. Burn
ham resigned the presidency.
and Mrs. D.. L. Williams was
elected to that office. Plans for
future work were discussed and
lit was decided to embrace the
child welfare campaign in the
wears program. Plans for an
early Child Welfare Rally Day
were discussed. Feeling the need
of strict cooperation with the
government, the club resolved to
have as its purpose the obtain
ing of at least one member IN
each household in this community
the placing government instruc-
ton in the form of bulletins into
the households, and an UNDER
standing Of that instruction and
practic Of same. A demonstration
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1918-05-23
FROM OUR
SOLDIER BOYS.

Somewhere in France. April
q, 1918. The Brandon News,
Brandon, Miss. Dear friends:
AS am at liberty to write, |
will let the News know that |
have not forgotten them alto
gether. AS you know, | am in
France and do not receive as
much news of the county as
would like.
I would appreciate it if
you would send me your paper
weekly if you are allowed to send
it across. Health and happiness
to all.
Charles c.. Stingley,
656 Aero Squadron, A. E. F.