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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
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"That's ALL"

Omaha, Dec. 24.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: l have not much pa
tience usually with dumocratic
craftsmanship and busines> sagacity,
and since the historical eN,nt known
as "the adjournment of politics" the
democratic method has appeared
more and more in its crudnness and
righteousness. 1t is EVIDENT the
public is not possessed of my sense
of humor in democratic eyes.
l note recently that Mr. McAdoo
duplicated Mark HannaS famous
political coup by having his picture
taken for the movies ALONGSIDE the
engineer of passenger train. More
recently note that in turning over
the treasury portfolio to Mr.. Glass it
was necessary to declare holiday
so that the former might say good
by to the thousands of employees of
the Treasury department. The oc-
casion was extraordinary n its UNI
usualness, since do not recall when
such another display was made over
a change in cabinet position.
And Mr.. McAdoo's father-in-law
seems to be overlooking no bets in
inviting spectacular advertising as
the presidential term nears its end.
Are we really going to have a
House of Wilson? NORTH SIDE.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD

The total fishing area of the North
sea is about 100000 square miles.
The ferries of San Francisco bay
carry nearly 100000 passengers a
year.
Versailles first became a royal
residence about the year 1882 when
Louis XIII built hunting lodge
there.
Ilfracombe, an English city of 49,
900, has the unique distinction of
having no pawnbrokers within its
boundaries.
The University Of Petrograd is the
largest institution of its kind in the
world, one building of which has a
frontage of nearly quarter OF a
mile.
The Kiel canal was designed and
constructed by Germany principally
for her own ships. 1t cost $40, 000,-
900 to construct and its maintenance
costs $3.50, 900 a year.
With the exception of one or two
of the Balkan states, Russia is the
most illiterate country in Europe,
over so per cent of its inhabitants
being unable to read or write.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
In the Wake of War

Up to January i. 1918, Britain had
lost in the war bne member of the
royal family, Fl peers, 81 baronets,
IL knights, 149 sons of peers. 1875
sons of baronets and EOS sons of
knights. AS a result. scores of sue
cessions to English titles have
changed within the past four years.
One Of the most dramatic war end
ings was the conclusion of the PEN
insular war. Wellington had Just
won his last triumph at Toulouse,
the casualties on both sides number
ing some $1,000, and the armies we
rejoicing or sorrowing. when tired
courier rode up to announce that the
war had been ended five days before
with the abdication of Napoleon.
Buckingham palace. the London
residence of the British sovereign,
land where president and Mrs. Will
son are to be entertained by their
British majesties, has been described
as the ugliest royal residence in
Europe. The first building erected
on the land was the home built for
the duke of Sheffield in 1902. 1t
was so hideous that he never COM
pleted it, When the crown &C
quired it in 1925, the building was
pulled down and the present palace
erected. But William " so hated it
that he refused to live there. Queen
Victoria gave it a new front at a
cost of $4,000 soon after her coro-
nation. but avoided it except on rare
official occasions. Extensive altera-
tons were made in 1851 and 1908,
and some five years ago King George
had the entire exterior of the struc-
ture rebuilt. Directly in front stands
the Victoria monument, spotless
white marble in the center of huge
fountain basin, the figure of Queen
Victoria facing the broad Pail Mall.
st. James park TANKS the palace
and just beyond is Marlborough
house, the London home Of Dowager
Queen Alexandra
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
Bolshevism or Camouhage?

Were it not for the fact that people outside
of Germany have come to look with something
of suspicion on everything emanating from that
country, the news coming out of Berlin might
be disquieting. That the German mind should
be overwhelmed by the simple doctrine of boil
sfevism does not seem possible. 1t is, there
fore, necessary to look elsewhere for the reason
back of the sporadic outbreaks of violence re-
ported from the capital of the empire The
Ebert government there has shown some ca
pacity for CONTROL just as has the Eisner regime
in Bavaria; also, returns from the recent voting
show the Liebknecht or Spartacus group to be
contemplate minority.
This does not account for the rioting that has
disturbed the progress of government One
view easy enough to take is that the provisional
government is conniving at the proceedings in
hope of influencing the outside world Propa-
ganda quite as ingenious has been tried with
some effect, and in their present desperate situ-
alton the politicians who have survived the
crash OF the kaisers schemes may see in boil
shevism a possible avenue of escape from the
sentence to be passed against the German peo-
pie. Nursing this vain hope they are as badly
off as they were when buoyed up by misleading
reports from the leaders in battle
The sooner the Germans realize they cannot
fool the world any longer, and the quicker they
get down to steady, useful, business, the sooner
they will get out of debt and be received again
into the circle of nations.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

legislation to make effective the govern
ment guaranty Of price for the 1919 wheat crop
is proposed II faith is kept with the farmers
it will be necessary to extend and strengthen
some features of the food administration law
The people will wonder, though whether the
move is for or against relief from high prices
Promises made to producers ought to be kept,
but the consuh her is entitled to consideration
also.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
[IODA]
Right in the Spotlight.

Emile Vandervelde, who has been
named as one OF the representatives
of the Belgian government in the
coming peace conference, is the min
lister of justice in the present Bel
gian cabinet. 1t is as the leader of
the Belgian Socialist party, how
ever, that M. Vandervelde is best
known. His public career dates
back to 1899, when at the age Of 50
he was elected to the Belgian par
Lament. In his early parliamentary
career M. Vandervelde obtained
much notoriety by his fierce criti-
cism of royalty. But while still adj
herring to the doctrines of socialism,
he was a loyal supporter of King
Albert and the Belgian government
throughout the recent war. He is an
eloquent speaker and has the repp.
tation Of being both energetic ard
clever. ".
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
Test for Air Mail Service.

New York World: Air mail serv-
ice has passed the point where 1t
can be called an experiment. But
Justify the extension Of the service
it must be shown by the actual re-
turns to be profitable. There are
many other ways in which the Post
office department can spend surplus
funds to excellent advantage.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

eYou are now my enemy and ! am yours, y
wrote Ben Franklin to member of the English
House offCommons in 1875 What would either
of them say to the spectacle of the president OF
the United States as an honored guest at Buck
IN cham pa1ace9
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Gotham gave the returning Victory fleet as
JOYOUS welcome as heavy snow storm would
admit. The booming Of the big guns made up
for loss of sight of a spectacle which could not
be seen on account of the storm.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

A commission to review the cases of the
Conscientious directors" may salve the con-
science Of the secretary Of war, but the great
public will prefer to allow the sentences to
stand long enough for the culprits TO imbibe
Something of their responsibility to the govern
ment under which they are permitted to live.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Another billion and quarter OF loot has
been disgorged by the Hun in a lump. This
process is really bringing home to the kaiserites
the fact that they lost the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Omaha showed up with some unseemly
demonstrations on Christmas, the spirit OF rev.
elry having taken reverse english several times.
This is lamentable, of course, but seems una
vodable i'm a large city
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Perhaps the most definite sign of peace is the
revival of gossip about spring training trips for
base ball teams.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

y Uncle Sam is going to sel $4,000 head of
horses and mules at auction. 1t will be inter-
esting to note how the prices compare with
what he paid for the animals.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

The democrats are busily wasting time on
trying to outline policy for Governor Nickel
vie when he takes his seat He knows his own
mind
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Congress still has charge of the railroad
question for which the president said he had
no solution What will the answer be? +
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
LAUGHING GAS!

1.-THE world is full Of poetry" sighed the
poet, as he handed an effusion to the
editor.
81 don't know anything about the
world, growled the editor. "but know
that the wastebasket is."-Knoxville
Journal and Tribune.
Willie-Paw, what Is meant by revert
ing to type?
Maw--Thats what a man does when
his wife is out of town, my son.
Paw-Willie, you get to bed and keep
your trap shut.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
"And was the widow so inconsolable?"
"Oh, yes. Why, they had to hide her
powderpuff to keep her from weeping
Chicago Post.
Flubdub-How are the life -preservers
on this boat?
Guzzler-Fine. I've just had three-as
good as l ever drank.-Topeka Journal
'T say, Fido you don't seem to be very
we'll satisfied with your dinner today"
How could I be when this family has
gone bone ?"-Baltimore American.
IT love the ground you walk on" he
said. And little later inquired: 'Does
your father own this property ?"-Kansas
City Journal.
IT believe boys are like wheat In one
respect"
What is that"
"To make them useful they ought to be
well thrashed Passing Show.
you say you need 1902"
Badly"
"Why don't you borrow II from Grid
son? He's friend Of yours and always
has plenty of money"
I'D have to listen to one Of Gridson's
little lectures on thrift. don't need
500 badly enough for that."-Life.
, I'm going to drive into the city with
sou today, John" said Mrs. Maxwell. T.
want to do little shopping"
II understand your stategic plans, y
answered her husband. THE drive Is to
Re followed by a counter attack.-Chris-
iIan Endeavor Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Soldiers who happened to be in or passing
through Omaha on Christmas day got very
vivid and appropriate idea of how our citizens
feel towards the men who wear the uniform
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Kansas winter wheat belt under a deep
blanket of snow means great demand for bind
ing Irvine next summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Sterilization" of prices may be noted in
corn going down and hogs going up, although
this is lust reversal of the swing few days
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
One Year Ago Today in the War.

British troops repulsed Turkish
attempt to recapture Jerusalem.
Germany, through Brest-Litovsk
conference, offered peace terms to
entente allies on basis of no annexa
tons and no indemnities.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

aminations before the board, con-
sisting of w. w. Keysor, Miss S. R.
Davis and Prof. H. P. Lewis.
For the first time in Nebraska the
ritual of the Kassidean Knights
was heard at the institution of the
newly originated priory of St. James
No. 5.
Lack of snow and cold weather
threatens dissolution of the Tobog-
gan club, formed two years ago, to
pull off an annual coasting carnival.
Rev. DR.. J. T. Duryea was ten
dered a reception by members of
the First Congregational church.
The organist, Mr. Taber, gave a
musical program and refreshments
were served.
Assistant General Manager Mel
len and T. L. Lomax of the u. P.
passenger department Left for St.
Paul.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

The blessed bolshevik who is monkeylng
with one of Uncle Sans consuls, should keep in
mind that that sport is not always safe.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Santa Claus seems to have aroused Hymen
also in this neck of the woods.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

The German democratic party has outlined
its program. Here is hope that it has better
luck than the same party in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Where will the money for increased pay to
police and frcmen be found? Taxpayers, please
stand up.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Mr. Wilson told the boys on Christmas abou
what any of US would wish to say to them.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Well other governors have been inaugurated
without ball. but not on account of FLU"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

In Omaha 80 Years Ago Today.
Payton c. Stone, father of E. L.
Stone of Dewey & Stone, died at
the age of 80.
Twenty-eight young women, who
want to be teachers, are taking ex
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
This DaY in History.

l834-Charles Lamb. one OF the
most charming of English essayists,
died in London. Born there, Febru-
airy IS, l775.
1S70-Three- quarters Of the city OF
Rome was inundated as result Of
an overflow of the River Tiber,
lS82-Vienna celebrated the 60Oth
anniversary of the establishment of
the House of Hapsburg.
1854 supposed attempt of a
dynamiter to throw a bomb caused
a panic in the opera house in Mad
rid.
l9l4-Washington prote ste d
against British stoppage of Ameri-
can trade.
l9l5-Lloyd George threatened to
resign unless England established
compulsory military service.
l9l6-Russians> fell back on the
Moldavian frontier.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
The Day We Celebrate.

Walter T. Page, manager of the
Omaha plant for. the American
Smelling & Refining company, born
in 1861.
Gen. Peyton c. March, chief Of
the general staff of the United
States army, born at Easton, Pa,
"a years ago.
Pres. John M. Thomas of Mid
dlebury college, who served as an
army chaplain in th9late war, born
at Covington, N. Y, 40 years ago.
Brig. Gen. William H. Bixby, u.
S. A., retired, former chief of army
engineers, born at Charlestown,
Mass, 60 years ago.
DR.. John A. Marquis, president of
Coe college and noted Presbyterian
leader, born in Washington County,
Pa, 81 years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

John Bull to Uncle Sam: Shake, pair
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
Storyette of the Day.

Toward the end Of his speech at
the Chambers of Commerce conven-
ton at Atlantic City, Charles
Schwab spoke about the work of the
Emergency Fleet corporation and
the splendid loyalty and co-opera-
ton shown by most of the men.
But" he continued, there were
some slackers, of course. | remem-
Der being one day in Pacific coast
yard, and the foreman pointed to a
man, saying that he did not know
what to do with him. | asked what
was the matter.
why was the answer, he's lazy
and no good. Yesterday | told him
so-told him to get out of the yard
and never come back. But he was
right back on the job this morning.
l asked him if l hadn't fired him the
day before, and he replied: You did
that and don't you do it again. When
l got home and told my wife she
gave me hell"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

IT believe boys are like wheat in one
respect"
what is that"
"ro make them useful they ought to be
well thrashed. Passing Show.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27
Timely lettings and Reminders.

Today ls~the Feast OF st. john,
universally observed by the Masonic
fraternity.
The annual gathering of the
American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science and its num-
erous affiliated societies, which is to
assemble today at Johns Hopkins
university, will direct its main at
tention to the service of science in
helping to win the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

Flubdub-How are the lfe-preservers
on this boat?
Guzzler-Fine. I've just had three-as
good as / ever drank-Topeka Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

"I say, Fido, you don't seem to be very
we'll satisfied with your dinner today"
How could I be when this family has
gone bone ?"-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

"And was the widow so inconsolable?"
"Oh, yes. Why, they had to hide her
powderpuff to keep her from weeping
Chicago Post
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-27

1T love the ground you walk on" he
said And little later inquired: "Does
your father own this property ?"-Kansas
City Journal
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-01-22
DEFENSE COUNCIL LAUNCHES
BIG MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
All Men Expected to Become Members
Of the Latah County Protective
Association

The executive committee of the La
tab county council of defense met in
regular session yesterday with all
members present.
Rev. John e. Oslund was, at his re-
quest, relieved of his duties as captain
of southeast Moscow precinct, and
Tim Sullivan was appointed in his
place.
Reports were received from the
captains Of several precincts in the
county, outside Of Moscow, showing
that the work of organizing was pro-
ceeding rapidly, and it was apparent
that the card index system, now being
prepared, will be success.
The captains of the Moscow pre-
cincts will commence their work this
week, the country precincts having
been organized first
The first drive will be for member
ship in the Latah county protective
association, and the precinct captains
have distributed to their lieutenants
and sergeants, a supply of member
ship cards to be signed by, and sold
to, every male citizen of the county.
The $100, derived from the sale of
these membership cards is devoted to
carrying on the work of the Latah
county protective association.
The defense council has made the
signing of these cards test of loyalty,
and it IS expected that no man in the
county will refuse to sign and pay
the small amount asked.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-01-22
ATMOSPHERE OF. HOME
FOR YOUNG SOLDIERS
WHAT THE WAR CAMP COMMUN-
ITY PROGRAM MEANS TO THE
YOUNG FELLOWS

| LOS ANGELES comfortably
man serving with the colors may find
welcome are now maintained in this
vicinity as a part Of the war camp
community recreation service. The
newest one is at San Perdo, Cal, near
which place a large number of SOL
diers and sailors are stationed. It's
attractions include library, lounging
and music rooms, billiard and pool
tables and a lunch counter In the
short time the club has opened it has
been visited daily by. between 200 and
800 men in the olive drab of the army
or of the blue of the navy.
Rent on the building occupied by
the club is paid out of the war camp
community recreation fund but it was
furnished and is maintained wholly
at the expense of group of women
of Pasadena, CaE, who take turns act
ing in the capacity of hostess.
The hostess have arranged no en-
tertainment programs and attempt no
so-called welfare work, their sole aim
being, according to one of them, to
provide a place with the comfortable
atmosphere of a home where the men
may enjoy large measure of freedom,
meet good women and have taste of
home cooking.
A similar club was opened in Los
Angeles several weeks ago. In addi-
the soldiers and sailors the gymnasium
at Normal Hill Center, group of
buildings formerly occupied by the
state normal school.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-01-22
FARM-TO-TABLE TRUCK ROUTE

The postoffce department has decided to use
motor trucks in its effort bring farmer and
into closer touch. 1t hoped that the parcel post
system would do that but has not been completely
successful For thing, the farmer found it hard
to change lifelong customs and deal directly with his
customers. He decided from few experiments that
it was costlier way than the old
But the government believes it ought be cheaper
and more satisfactory way for both farmer and
sumner. Hence the establishment of a motor truck
service between Shelbyville, Tenn and Indianapolis
Ind. This line, following an old stage coach route
passes through number of cities, among them being
Louisville KY, and Nashville, Tenn. truck will pass
farmhouse along the once every day. col
lecting butter and any other produce the
has to SELL The trucks will operate in relays single
truck making so or 60 miles day. The produce they
gather up from the farms will be distributed in the
cities. Although the service will something like
the parcel post system it will be carried on as sep
arate branch of postoffce activity.
1t is quite frankly experiment But it is aimed
to help the farmer and the consumer to enable them
to keep for themselves the profits they been
to-tabe truck line brings the hoped-for results many
others will be established. It's success will depend
much the interest of the people along line If
farmers and consumers in the towns take the matter
probably hear good deal more about it
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-01-22
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE CAMPAIGN is OPEN

A political campaign is upon us. 1t could not be
held back by the greatest of all time Hardly
had the year opened before "Gumshoe Bill Stone
of Missouri began preparations for his terrific offensive
against Colonel Roosevelt and other Republicans
shook the continent yesterday, in his estimation
with his first onslaught.
1t would be unfortunate for the Democrats If they
had on better champion in this crisis than William J.
Stone. His assaults smell Of sapsticks Nobody takes
him seriously. By the silly rule of seniorety that
holds in the senate this is at the head of the
foreign affairs committee. He was of the bunch
that held the in the last session
until he brought down his head the denunci
alton of the president of the United States won the
sobriquet of "Gumshoe Bill" in his because
of the character of his politics 1t is openly charged
that all his campaigns financed by the brewing in
terests Of St Louis.
For these the attack of Senator Stone will
stir derson where it does not give rise to contempt
There is perhaps at least in the United
States who will derive keen pleasure from this har-
angue That man is Theodore Roosevelt. 1t is easy
to imagine the colonel pouring over the report with
glee, chortng himself he thinks of how he will
back and skin his opponent The attack gives the
colonel something to talk about 1t will enable him to
write hot stuff" for his papers and magazines. 1t
swell materially keep him in
of the footlighs.
There not many Americans of influence who at
this time indorse Theodore Roosevelt's Incorporate
assaults the administration and everything it does
Many are coming to look upon the colonel as common
scod. Most people feel that his is dictated
almost wholly by partisan motives His loyal
friends would have higher regard for him if he could
discuss the great world crisis from disnterested
viewpoint
Then oo all good citizens of all parties will depore
the opening of bitter partisan struggle at this time
If "Gumshoe Bill Stone and Colonel Roosevelt would
but hire hall fight their differences there
without interfering with the tremendous activities of
the nation fight the basic principles of human
ity they would perform the greatest service in their
power to perform.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-01-22
GOOD BASKET BALL GAMES
PLANNED FOR THIS WEEK
Montana University Sends Streng
Quintet to Try Conclusions With
Idaho Boys

Gerry Nissen's Montana university
quintet which will meet the Idaho five
in the campus gymnasium Friday and
Saturday nights is, according to Coach
"Hec" EdmundsOn, an entirely I'M
known quantity which may play SUBJ
stantial havoc with other collegiate
teams OF the east side of the confer
ence
The Bruins thus far have not par
ticipated in any contests of import
ance and no information has yet reach
ed the campus as to whether it is
seasoned or unfinished timber with
which Nissen is constructing ma
chine.
The Sullivan brothers, one of whom
starred at quarterback on the Mon
tana football team in the season just
passed, are understood to form the
nucleus of the Missoula aggregation
but neither the names nor the capa-
bilities of their teammates have re-
ceived any particularly vigorous bruit-
ing.
Montana is. confronted with the same
hard four-game schedule that faced
Whitman. The Bruins take on doc"
Washington State five We'd
nesday and Thursday before coming
on to Moscow for their Friday and
Saturday games with ''Hec's" charges.
Coach "Hec' has not yet decided def
lnitely on the lineup he will use, but
it is probable that the same men who
started against the Missionaries in
asst weeks eminently successful af-
rays will open the contests with the,
Bruins.