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Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
Sidellghts ON the War

The federal reserve banks in the
first six months of 1918 earned a
surplus equal to 25 per cent on
paidin capital.
Gustave Herve, editor of La Vic
toire in Paris, calls Lenine. Trotsky,
ct al, rats of the libraries-men
who spend their lives eating masses
Of literature and philosophy as rats
eat garbage"
The manager Of great London
store stocked a tramp steamer with
merchandise, sent it among the ves-
sells Of the British grand fleet in the
North Sea and sold goods to tens of
thousands Of sailors.
During the 81 months ending Au-
gust |, iron and steel workers have
had seven wage advances, six of 10
per cent each and one of Is per
cent. In this the Independents fol-
lowed the lead of the United States
Steel corporation.
General Pershing has ordered that
all trench shoes hereafter be hob
nailed, They will weigh about ~
pounds pair. Leather is scarce in
Germany, Judging from prisoners
shoes, for they have wooden lifts in
the heels and wooden pegs instead
of nails.
In one year civil war veterans at
a soldiers home in Vineland, N. j.,
contributed nearly SIG, 900 to Liberty
loans, Red Cross, Young Mems
Christian association. knights of CO.
lumbus and the war chest The
women knitted 22S garments for the
Red Cross.
The rumOred plans for a German
invasion of the British Isles in the
early part Of the war calls to mind
the fact that no battle has been
fought on the island of Great Brit
am since 1746, when the English
under the Duke of Cumberland de-
feated the forces Of the young pre-
tender at Culloden Moor, near Iver-
ness, Scotland
Lit. Dinsmore Ely, an aviator
killed in France in April, wrote the
following to his father a few days
before his death: IF anything
should happen to me let's have no
mourning in spirit or in dress. Like
Liberty bond, it is an investment
not loss when a man dies for his
country 1t is an honor to his fam
lily, and is that the time for weep
ing? ] would rather leave my fam
lily rich in pleasant memories of nv
lie than numbered in sorrow at my
death"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
three or four hundred yards on q

three or four hundred yards on
stringer pulling his wheel behind
hind him.
At the meeting of the Irish Ameri-
can Republican club the new hats or
dered by the club, large white felt
ones, of the Alpine order, will be
distributed.
The Art association of Omaha
held its regular monthly meeting in
Max Meyers music parlor and art
gallery, George w, Lininger presid-
ing. About 100 of the representa-
tive artists were present. 1t is the in
tention of the organization to solicit
outside competition in view of ad-
vancing and cultivating home
talent.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.

While Mr. Wilson is considering whatever
answer he intends making to the German re-
quest for an armstice, the voice OF the Amer
lean people is clearly heard and it earnestly de-
mands unconditional surrender as the only APP
proach possible to peace.
1t is not only from the metropolitan press of
the country this expression comes but the plain
have gone out to fight, the workers who are
furnishing the means wherewth the battle is to
be won, join heartily in the determination not
to let up till the military power of the German
empire is broken into bits and cast down for
ever
We must not waver now Earnestly as we
desire peace, we can pray as Lincoln prayed,
that this war soon pass away, but we will also
press forward in the right as God gives us to
see the right"
If ever Mr. Wilson might have hesitated be-
cause he did not fully know the will of his
countrymen, he has no such cause for hesitancy
now. The sentiment of the American people
is plainly manifest in every possible way. This
war must not end in an equvocal victory, or all
our sacrifices have been vain.
When Germany is willing to accept the
peace it has offered in the past to others, when
the kaisers sword is delivered over to the allied
democraces, then settlement can be made
that will secure justice and establish freedom
throughout the world. Not until then will
Americans be content.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
Storyette of the Day.

"Peter Cooper, stand up"
The raw-boned poor white
trash,' holding his ragged hat in
one hand and the tail of his shabby
coat in the other walked slowly up
to the stand.
eyes, judge"
you are accused of profanity in
a public place"
Il guess I did it, Judge. Niger
was trying to steal ma boss"
But you should know better
than to take the name of the Lord
in vain, Mr.. Cooper"
1T wasn't in vain, Judge. You
jes ought ter have seen that niger
run!-Case and Comment
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Doctor: you're all right, John;
only your battery isn't charging
right, to use an automobile
phrase. You've been consuming
more energy than you've been
generating, is the trouble. Your
system is rundown and you're
about out If gasoline, as it were
short on driving power. You've
burnt up your vital force in max
ing the steep inclines of business
in high-gear. Your physical
engine has gone dead-that's all
the matter with you."
But, Doctor, what am I to do?"
what do you do, John, when
your battery goes dead or your
gasoline tank gets empty? Why,
you recharge your battery or fill
up your tank again, don't you?
Well, that's what you've got to
do. You must replenish your
system. Nourishing food, proper
exercise, regular amount of sleep,
an abundance of fresh air and a
good general tonic will get you
going again."
what kind of a tonic would
you advise me to take, Doctor?"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
This Day in History.

l793-John Hancock, first signer
of the Declaration of Independence,
died at Quincy, Mass. Born there,
January II, 1887.
lS6S-Prince and Princess of
Wales (King Edward and Queen
Alexandra) laid the foundation
stone for the university buildings in
Glasgow.
l870-Gambetta escaped from
Paris in a balloon to Rouen.
19l4-The Germans captured
Douai.
19l5-Austro-G German invaders
hurled back on all parts of Serbian
front in first fighting.
19l6-Six merchant steamships
(four British, one Norwegian and
one Dutch) sunk off Nantucket by
German submarine U-53.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
TODAY
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Announcement that Kerensky had
formed a new coalition government
in Russia.
Great artillery activity heralded
new Franco British drive in the
Ypres region.
In a public address in Washing
ton, the president again declared
that the war should end only when
Germany is beaten.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Germans and germs, has been lost.
Gods house, the home OF His saints,
is a germicide for physical and spir-
itual germs that have victimized so
many Keep it open.
NJ. II. WILKINSON,
Pastor Mount Moriah Baptist
Church.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
The Day We Celebrate.

Daniel Horrigan, attorney-at-law
born 1876.
W. J. Brennan of by-Kopietz-
Casey Co., Inc, born 1866.
La Roy S. Upton, brigadier gen.
eral United States army, born in
Michigan 40 years ago.
Rt. Rev. Samuel G. Babcock, suf-
fragan bishop of the Episcopal do
cese of Massachusetts,, born at New
port, R, l., q years ago.
Finley J. Shepard, who married
Miss Helen Gould of New York,
born at Saybrook, Conn, 81 years
ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

The London Chronicle states the peace
terms of the Allies so we'll it is not needed to
go any further: "The criminals who launched
the war must be so Enthusiastically beaten that
never afterward doubt may be raised as to who
won It and who lost it."
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
In Omaha 80 Years Ago Today.

The Sans Jewelry company has
filed articles of incorporation. The
capital stock is $4,000. The incor-
porators are c. B. Russell, H. S.
Howard and J. f. Ebersole.
F. N. Clarke claims the honor of
being the first wheelman to cross
the new bridge, having to slide
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Japan now has a premier sprung from the
commoner class. Thus does the leaven of de-
mocracy work among a people where aristo-
cratic privilege was national religion Only
in Germany does the divine right to rule" have
= real application NOWADAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Perhaps the Hyphenated can do better by
prepeunding to itself and answering the ques-
ton, why Lobeck?" Is it because he also
introduced in the house the same bill which
Senator Hitchcock ehampioned for the kaiser
in the senate to stop the export of arms and
munitions to our Allies?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

The Spanish "hu" quarantine is costly to
merchants and mercantile interests, not to men
ton newspapers, as we'll as to amusement pur-
veyors so let's have it over with at the earliest
Doint of safety
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

The steady stream of 10000 American fight
ing men day landing in France, with full
equipment and supplies, 10 the real measure of
the GLORIOUS part" the German navy has taken
in the defense Of the empire"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Premier Wekerle gives the world credit for
little intelligence and he may be right, for only
pack of ninnies would be fooled long by any
thing as transparent as the Austrian policy, now
that the light has heen turned on it.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

William the Worst says: my navy is hold
ing its own against the united naval forces of
the enemy" He might have added by sticking
close to its we'll protected base"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Colonel Roosevelt is not mealy-mouthed
about the Nonpartisan leaguers. Bolsheyism
may have foothold in Russia, but it has no
rightful place in America.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

There's only one tonic that I
prescribe in such cases as yours,
and that's LYKO. It's pre-
pared especially for the benefit of
persons in your condition. 1t
contains ingredients of high tonic
value and / have found it very
reliable and eficacious as a re-
constructive in cases of nervous,
mental and physical exhaustion,
whether caused from sickness or
a general wornout condition. It's
a relishable appetizer, a splendid
aid to digestion and a real blood
builder-just what you need.
Get a bottle from your druggist
as you 60 home; take it regularly
for a few weeks and then come
back to see me"
Thanks, Doctor. I hope Til
feel better when | see you again"
II think you will. But don't fool
yourself into believing you're
going to be all right in a day or
two. You've been a long time
getting where you are, and it's
going to take time for you to get
back to a normal state again."
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

That water main to Fort Crook is said to be
awaiting an inspectors report Jack Frost is
also waiting round about.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
DADS NUMBER.

Dads got his Number for the Army
An he wonders why the household amt
a-goin' wild with Joy
Since dads got his Number for the
Army!
we're wantin' him to go
Since the countryd have 1t so,
An he'll make as good a soldier as the
best of 'em, we know!
"But-three gone" says mother, AN
he's all that's left to go"'-
But dads got his Number for the Armyl
We want to feel agreeable-for t'other
wayd be wrong.
Since dads got his Number for the
Army;
But o the way we'll miss him.-Wish
he'd take the house along.
pad-with his Number for the Army!
to 60 is fine an fair
With that uniform to wear!
An the country is a-lookin' to the men
from everywhere!
An to think O. him a-meetin' with the
home boys over There,
Dad-wth his Number for the Armyi
That's the thought that comes athrillin'
that he answered to the call,
An nome ain heaFt peat from the
army!
For ant the love o country Just the
greatest love Of all?
An Lord bless the dad that's In the
Army!
We knew he couldn't stay
Since the boys had sailed away.
An he felt the blessed country was
a-needln' him today
The home hearts in the fightin', an
we're givin' him "HoOray"'--
Dad-with his Number for the Army.
Frank l.. Stanton in Atlanta Consti-
tutinn
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Still, it would be interesting to have Col
George Harveys estimate of Governor More
heads war record also.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Prince Macmillan ought to study the record
OF the present war more closely and he will
avoid being drawn into some of the blunders
he has made since coming into office.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria says he gave up
the throne for the good of his people. Here is
4 shining example for the kaiser to follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Nothing new about the "fu"-it dates back
to centuries ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Panic on the Berlin Stock exchange merely
rejects the conditions that exist along the west
ern front, where Ludendorff has been feeling
that way for over two months.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Think of Turkey giving over the massacre
of Armenians to join in calm discussion OF
honorable" peace
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Talk of "honor" from Berlin sounds
strangely ironic to world that has been stupe-
fed by Hun atrocities.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Does Omaha want congressman or mes
senger boy at Washington?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
LAUGHING GAS.

IT didn't know the Hun was 10 many
sided "
NE isn't Hes blockhead and q
brute
Il agree with you but the dispatches
say that he is being attacked on four
fronts detroit Free Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

The w. o. w. certainly lived up to that part
Of its name in starting the Liberty loan cam
paign in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

But suppose Lobeck were to put out card
giving his record what would it shown
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08
The Doctor Said His Battery
Wasn't Charging Right

John Higgins had home tired Taking off his hat and
coat chair hurried in his hands,
His ws observed him with little anxiety. He had away been
full of cheerful and BRIGHT but of late he seldom home
from vork with his customary smile and bsoyanf Spirits
That Might upon the suggestion Of his % he yen consult his
family physician The doctor examined him carefully for organic
dsrangement but could find nothing radically wrons.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

The real peace drive is that being conducted
by the Yankee boys on the Meuse
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

The kaiser has found that quite difference
exists between starting and stopping war.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Pa what are cosmeticsf"
Cosmetics. my son, are peach pre-
serves."-Awgwan.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Bought your bond1 Buy another.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

she-Pm afraid papa was very sngrS
when you asked him for me, Jack. dear.
He-Not at all: he asked me II l
couldn't introduce a couple OF yoSng men
who might take your two sisters off his
hards-New Haven Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

Now that we have employed younl
women and tested them 1t seems that thii
office has answered to the feminine
touch.'
Great Scott Do the girls borrow
your loose change, too baltimore Amer,
lean.
Hokus-Talkalot always prides himself
on being a public spirited citizen.
Pokus-Yes, Talkaot Is kept 90 busy
briub public spirited that he hasn't tim,
10 mind his own busness-Lite.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-08

LYKO Is sold In
eriginsj baekaess
only. Ike bietars
bsl0,D. Refuse all
substitutes.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
AMERICA PUZZLED

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
With the great European battle at
a standstill, American military OBJ
servers are somewhat puzzled to ac-
count for the failure of the Allies
to inaugurate their expected counter
offensive They consider that the
psychological moment, under the rules
of strategy, is passing, if not al
ready passed to hurl back the ex-
hausted German forces. 1t is be.
lieved possible, however, that Gen
eral Foch, the new French com
mander in chief, may have some
other great plan. 1t is recalled that
the German defense stemmed the
great British drive of 1916 anG
Foch probably has decided not tc
risk the exhaustion of the Allied
forces by rush at the enemy al
this time. j.. Ill.,. H.:
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
YANKEE DETAIL
AMAZES BOCHES;
CAN'T GRASP IT
Berlin Newspaper Admits American
Participation Is Thing of
Importance.

AMSTERDAM, April 1.-THE cor
respondent of prominent Berlin
newspaper, writing from the front,
admits that the aid which the Amer
leans are giving the Allies is gain
ing in Importance steadily and is
a thing with which the Germans
must reckon, with respect to the
coming decision. He says that the
Germans are amazed at the thorough
manner in which the Yankees are
preparing for the conflict, French
prisoners having informed the Huns
that the Americans are arranging
their plans for long stay in
France, probably several years.
The common belief among the
Germans was that the Americans
had not entered seriously into the
war and were not a force about
which the Teutonic troops need
worry,
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
P|TTMAN URGING
SPEED IN ACTING
ON RIGGS NAME
Chairman of Committee Says That
Ballaine Is Making Fight On
Railroad Man.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
John Ballaine, of Seward, is the
man who is making the loudest pro-
test against the confirmation of
Thos. Riggs, Jr., according to Chair
man Pittman, of the senate COM
mittee on territories. In discussing
the matter today, Pittman said that
he deplored the sensational reports
which have been sent out from
Washington, but admitted the truth
of the report that Ballaine had filed
charges against the railroad man,
alleging the waste of public funds
in the construction of the govern
ment railroad.
Pittman also admitted that GER
tain labor organizations have &C
cused Riggs Of opposing the eight
hour law.
Riggs has filed answers to both
charges, in one of which he says
that he favors eight hours, with
time and half for overtime.
Pittman has announced that he is
trying to get the committeeman to-
gether for a session tomorrow, but
it is considered doubtful if finaI
action on the Riggs nomination will
be taken at that time.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
AMERICANS PUZZLED OVER DELA YED OFFENSIVE
RUSSIA TALKS OF POWERFUL ARMY ORGANIZATION
AUSTRIANS WAITING
TO DELIVER BLOW

ROME, April 4-This afternoons
issue of the Giornal d'Italia contains
a warning to the Italian government
to beware of the latest peace ad-
dress of the Austrian prime minister
Count Czernin. The article calls
attention to the fact that the Aus
TRANS have spoken of peace before
the commencement Of every new
offensive movment against Italy,
and it is predicted that hostilities
on a large scale will follow quickly
upon the heels of the latest speech
of Czernin
Austria, the paper says, now has
three-fourths of the Austro-Hun-
garian army on the Italian front
and it is pointed out that weather
conditions are such that offensive
operations may be undertaken at
any moment. Italy must be pre-
pared to resist any attack, for the
safety of the world depends upon
the ability of the Allies to maintain
an unbroken line from the North
sea to the Atlantic.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
NEW SHIPS WILL
Be CONSTRUCTED
OF LARGER SIZE
Shipping Board Finds That Heavier
Vessels Are More Economical
----- to Run.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
Having found that ships of the
larger size are more economical of
operation than small vessels the
United States shipping board has de-
cided to increase the size If all
ships constructed in the future. I'm
der the new plan, concrete ships are
to be of 1900 tons capacity and
wooden vessels 5000 tons instead of
$500.
1t is the belief of the shipping
board officials that the construction
of larger vessels, besides reducing
the cost of operation, will have the
effect of speeding up the shipbuild-
ers, enabling them to deliver larg-
err tonnage than is possible under
the present arrangement.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
TURKS AND BULGARIANS
ARE NOT ALIEN ENEMIES

FAIRBANKS, April 4.-Accord-
ing to advices received in this city
this morning, Turks and Bulgarians
although arayed on the side of Ger
many in the great war, are not
classed as alien enemies. This in
formation was received in a special
telegram from Washington, in reply
to request for a ruling on the
question. The United States has
not yet declared war against Tur-
key and Bulgaria, it is pointed out,
so subjects of those countries do
not come in the alien enemy class.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
WHEAT FOR SWISS
MUST co FORWARD
United States Will Not Let Little
Republic Suffer AS Result
of Subs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
The United States government is
doing everything possible to for
ward wheat supplies to neutral
countries which are depending upon
the American farmers for that most
important article of food. The
neutrals are not to be permitted
to suffer in consequence of the
ruthless submarine warfare of the
Huns and the American government
is preparing to keep Switzerland
supplied. If necessary, wheat will
be forwarded through France to the
little republic.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
STILL GETTING READY

PARIS, April 4.-The third week
of the great German offensive opens
with both sides preparing for oper-
atoms on a large scale. German
newspapers declare that unfavorable
weather conditions halted the drive
and they admit that the Germans
are now having difficulty in NOV
ing guns and supplies over the
muddy and devastated Somme areas
which have been uprooted by thous-
ands of shells.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
TO HASTEN CALL
OF REG|SIRANTS
TO COMBAT HUNS
D~aft Program of United States
Will Be Speeded Up to Meet
Emergency.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April A.
1t is stated unofficially in this city
today that it is the intention of the
administration to speed up the draft
program for the purpose of meet
ing the emergency in France, it
having been made clear during the
past couple of weeks that additional
American troops are greatly needed
to combat the offensive operations
inaugurated by the Germans. The
plan is now under consideration and
an announcement is expected within
a few days.
Under the proposed plan, the
seven hundred thousand registrants
scheduled to be called to the colors
this year, will DE summoned more
rapidly than previously contemplated
and an effort will be made to pre-
pare the men for the trenches in
a shorter time than has been al
lowed in the past.
Draft officials deny the report
that the draft is to be raised from
10000 to 100000. 1t is stated
that there are now more than
100000 Americans already under
arms in this country and Europe.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
FRENCH REINFORCE

PARIS, April 4.-Heavy French
reinforcements are being moved
rapidly to the Mondidier sector,
where the Germans have concen-
trated a large force. British re-
Inducements are gathering in the
Arras sector, where there are also
indications of German activities.
The French have extended their line
slightly along the Luce river, but
the fighting along the, entire front
is chiefly local, no big operations
having been reported today.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
YANKEES SHELLED
IN NEW POSITION

With the American Army, April
A new position, which has just
been occupied by American troops,
the location of which has not yet
been made public, was energetically
shelled by the Germans last night
and this morning. The use of mine
throwers is reported and both gas
and high explosive shells were used,
but very little damage resulted. The
Americans in the Toul sector also
have been shelled heavily during
the past couple of days.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
THIRTEEN SHIPS
IS WEEKLY TOLL
Large Decrease In Sinking Is Re-
Ported By British Admiralty
For Period.

LONDON, April 4.-Only thir-
teen vessels flying the British flag
were destroyed by German sub
marines during the past week, ac-
cording to statement issued by the
admiralty this morning. This is a
decided decrease from the toll col
lected during the previous week,
the last report showing a loss of
twenty-eight ships.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-04-04
BELGIAN MONARCH
HONORS PERSH|NG
Cross of the Orde- of Leopol.
Bestowed Upon American
Army Chieftan.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April a
According to advices received in
this city today, King Albert, of Bel
GUM has personally conferred upon
General Pershing the grand cross
of the Order of Leopold and the
Belgian war cross. Colonel Boyd,
an American military attache, abs
also been honored by the king with
a war cross.