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Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-04
Smiths Statement.


Mr.. Smith made the following
statement: 80
! Il have waited week for Ma yor
Dahlman to give to the public proof
of his charge Of favoritism made
against me while acting as member
of the district exemption board. That
proof has not been forthcoming. |
probably owe it to my friends, as we'll
as to the public generally, to say that
his charges are false-maliciously
false.
In November, 1917, President Will
son appointed me as a member of
District Board No. /. Since that date
have devoted practically all of my
time to the work of that board and
have refused to accept any compensa-
hon whatsoever for my services. l
have been only too glad to render
this service to the government with
out compensation Acting with the
other four members of that district
board, we have classified more than
$4,000 registrants.
Mayor Dahlman's charges impeach
the integrity of every member of that
district board. Those charges are ut
terly and malieiously false, whether
applied to myself or any other mem
Der of that board.
Says No Favoritism.
Every registrant has been classi-
fed without the least degree of fav-
oritism and with a full sense of our
obligation to the government of the
United States, as we'll as to the,
registrant.
Y "My eldest son was within the draft
age. He had a wife and child 1-year-
old, dependent on him for support. I
urged him to waive any claim for de-
ferred classification, place himself in
Class /, and hold himself in readiness
to respond to the call of his country
when his number was reached, the
same as many hundreds of thousands
of young men all oyer the country
have done. This he did. l was proud
of him for doing So. Does any one
believe | would urge my own son to
leave his family and all on earth that
is dear to him and go, in Class l, and
that ! would then unduly favor some
other PERSONS son?
Mayor Dahlman's charge is not
only false, but is infamous; it was
made for the express purpose of Great
ing dissatisfaction among the boys
who are already in service or who are
about to be called to the service. 1t
was direct assauR upon the selective
,ervice law. If that charge had been
made by certain persons in Omaha
whose naines.and nationality are we'll
known, they would have been interned
or sent to Leavenworth until the var
is over"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-04
governor BALkS
AT SMITH PROBE,
ASKS more: PROOF
Neville Says Mayor DahIman's
Charges Are Indefinite and
Lack Specific Evidence;
Investigate Further.

Lincoln, May 3.-(Speciai Teie-
gram.)-Governor Neville has re-
quested Mayor Dahlman of Omaha to
make the charges against Ed P.
Smith more ie6nite and specific. The
governor does not feel warranted in
taking any action on the information
thus far presented by Dahlman ir
connection with Mr.. Smith as men,
Der of the exemption board of appeals.
4 The goveE,or, however, indicated
that when proper and sufficient in
formation shall have been presented
to him he would investigate the four
cases referred to by the mayor. A
letter along this line has been trans
mitted by the governor to Mayor
Dahlman. .e. /
A sentence of the mayors letter to
the governor reads II understand that
Ed. P. Smith, as member of district
exemption board, etc"
The mayors charges agains.. Ed.
P. Smith followed public utterances
during the campaign talks in Omaha.
The mayor cited four specific cases
by numbers and names and declared
Mr.. Smith had used his influence in
obtaining deferred classifcstions or
exemptions in these instances. O.,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-04
BerneCker Holds Banks May
Not Deduct Liberty Bonds

(From a Staff Correspondent)
Lincoln, May, 3.-(Special) Sec
retary> o. F. Bernecker of the state
board of assessment declares the at
Omaha daily bee., 1918-05-04

Already our buyers are in the east placing
orders for new merchandise to be shipped for
the opening of our new store. But before they
went they left orders to sell out our present
stock of Spring garments, regardless of cost
and if price and value will do it we will not
carry garment of this stock to our new store
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
DELAWARE DAVIS,
WELL KNOWN MAN,DlES

Delaware Davis, son OF the late Col
Samuel Boyer Davis. died on Sunday in
Baltimore, Md. The body will bo
brought TO Wilmington on tho Penn
sylvania train. reaching here at #
o'clock tomorrow morning, and VIII be
buried In Wilmington and Brendywlno
Cemetery.
Mr. Davis FOR years was the ownor
OF Delamore Place. on South Clayton
street. former residence OF the late Am
bassador Thomas +. Bayerd. which Mr..
Davis inherited from his father. Della
ware Davis was born near Wilmington
81 years ago. but for many years had
lived In Virginia.
A glance az the history OF tho Davis
family shows that they became natives
OF Delaware as far back as 1929. when
the Rev. Samuel Davis. Of County
Armagh, Ireland, was made pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church built In
Sussex county. The father OF che de-
ceased, Col. Samuel y. Davis earned
military fame In the war OF 1912. A
noteworthy instance OF his military
bravery occurred in March, 1918, when
the British fleet, under Admiral Beres-
ford tried TO enforce the blockade OF
the ports and harbors in Delaware Bay.
Col. Davis had been appointed lieuten-
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
URGFs INDIAN rule
FOR EAST AFRICA
Colonization Project Urged
by Aga Khan Honored
by Great Britain
GREAT FEDERATION
Is HOPE OF LEADER

n. Z. A. Special TO The Evening Journal
BANfBAY. India. Dec. i7.-Conversion
Of East Africa into an indian colony Is
the suggestion OF Aga Khan, head OF
'he Ismaili Mahomedans, a scholar OF
ligh rank, with many followers in
f.ast Africa, Central Asia and India.
Aga Khan has been given the rank
and status Of a frst-class chief. in rec
ognition Of his services to Great Brit
ain in the European war.
India. Aga Khan contends, needs a
country where she can send surplus
population. since Indians are shut out
Of the self-governing dominions. East
Africa, in its physical characteristics,
he says, is ideal for Indian settlement,
and for hundreds Of years India and
East Africa have been in touch with
each other.
Western methods Of agriculture and
industry would offer an impossible adj
vance for the East Africans at present,
whereas they would readily adopt
those Of India.
Aga Khan would not convert Meso-
p0tania into an Indian colony. for the
Nlussulman he declares, would object
20 economic conquest at he expense
OF the Arabs.
independence for India, he believes,
would result in a voluntary alliance
with the empire and a great federation
stretching from the Red Sea 10 the Bay
OF Bengal and from the Caucasus to be-
yond the southern limits OF Ceylon.
The Egyptian policy Of the British
he condemns as too much dictated
from st. James, and warns against its
repetition in Afghanistan. Persia or
any other part Of the middle east.
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
TOOK A REAL JOKE
TO MAKE HIM SMILE
BY The United Press.

BY the United Press.
PARIS. Deo i7.-tBy Mail. The
grandson OF "Sltting Bull" the famous
Indian chief Of America. was on inter-
estins convaiescent In Base HspItal No.
i6. lie had enlisted In the early days
OF the war. had gone over the top aud
worked havoc among the Huns before
he was wounded.
Nurses and doctors caring for him
tried in vain to get more than a grnnt
out OF him in response 10 questions
yhlle the other men In the ward called
him GLOOMY Gus" because he never
cracked a smile.
The Red Cross representative In the
hospital, becoming interested, tried his
hand at cheering up" the Indian.
Gifts OF cigarettes and chocolate were
received but without change in ex-
preston.
Don't you ever smile?" he demand
ed OF the Indian one day. and for the
first time Sitting Bulls grandson
grinned.
Sure ne replied. "when I kill
bocher'
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
ICELAND COLONIZED
FIRST BY NORWECIANS

\. q A. Special 10 The Evening JOu nal.
COPENHAGEN. Dec. i7.-Iceland.
which is about TO become an equal
partner in an Danlsh-Icelandish fed
eral union instead OF remaining a de
pendancy Of Denmark, was eolonlzed
by Norwegian chiefs in the ninth CEN
tury as a republic, conquered by Nor
way later and from the ilth century
vas a Danish province. Iceland was
yiven a parliament In 1871. as a result
II her urge for independence. Last
ear came the separation movement
which has resulted In the bin to make
celand a sovereign state in federation
With Denmark and with a judge on
he supreme court bench OF Denmark
mil such time as she may desire TO
stablish a supreme court OF her own.
Evening journal., 1918-12-17

ant colonel Of The Thirty second IHsan-
try, and had command OF he forces
AGAINST Berosford, Col. Davis had the
women and children OF tho vicinity
cared for, and despite heavy bonn
bardment OF 22 hours. The defense con
tinued unshakoble. and Admiral Bcrcs-
ford had to Withdraw his fleet 10 tho
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
lELGIAN CONTEMPT OF
HIJNS SHOWN OPENLY

Z. Z. A. Special 20 The Evening Journal
LIEGE, Dec. i7.-When the street car
iervice in Eiege became so bad during
ferman occupation that German officers
requently could not find seats, the civ
lian population rejoiced, the officers
protested. Then the cOmmandant ruled
hat German officers had the right to
stop cars and compel civilians to yield
heir seats and get or II It was their
pleasure. The Belgians ceased to ride.
Hatred OF Germans was most shown In
The restaurants. which would be quick
y emptied Of guests as soon as German
patrons in uniform entered.
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
ROTARY MEETS THURSDAY NIGHT

Instead or the usual MONDAY lunch
con this week. the Rotary Club will
have a night meeting at o'clock Thurs
day, at which/the guest Of honor VIII
be John Poole. Of Washington, D. c.,
president OF the International Associa-
tion Of Rotary Clubs. There, will be a
musical program. and a light luncheon
viii be served during the evening.
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
MEAT GluTN AUSTRALIA.

MELBOURNE. Dee. i7.-shertege OF
feed has forced the killing OF more meat
than the market can absorb and The
government Is asking The shipping con
troller for more insulated space and
that II may ship mutton to Egypt.
Evening journal., 1918-12-17

Bermudas.
Delaware Davis was born In VIII
mingion, ON October n, 1881, lie In
hcrited tho family home. Delamore
place. from his father. The late MIR.
Davis for a long time lived at fleymar-
kot, Prince william county, Va, but
died In Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1918-12-17
Only One Corn
Peeler, "Gets-It"

Fellow the Judgment OF the millions;
use "Gets-It" and be sure TO be corn
and pain freei You'll say It's magic.
Costs but a trile at any drug store.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
JUST WASTING TIME

Elm the arrangement of the fate of Russia and the
ments into which Russia has momentarily been split
Germany is making the most of her opportunities,
she is gaining "a very material advantage for the
being. But, so far as the future is concerned, both
many and the groups, large or small, which are Tor
itime being accepting her tutelage, are wasting time.
hing that is now being done in Europe with refer
!, to the creation of new national boundaries or the
arrangement of old ones has any weight whatever.
STA may or may not, after the war, be divided into
amber of minor states, and if there is such division
relation of those states to each other will have to
determined Germany will certainly not be permit
ito retain control over Finland, either through treaty
-,ngement under duress or through the placing on the
aish throne of a princeling of the Hohenzollern stock.
re will be a free Poland, but that will be because
allies will insist on real freedom and not an imitation
Poland. Rumania will not be required to yield half
territory to her neighbors.
The whole situation will be adjusted after the war
the adjustment will be dominated by the victorious
ssNs in the interest Of the peace, freedom and security
Che world. Germany and Austria will participate to
scxtent of doing as they are told.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
FIGHTING FOOD CONSERVATION

Most people are trying Loyalty to observe the regu.
lations made by the Food Administration for the con-
servation Of the foods that are most needed for use
abroad. There is in this country a shortage of the foods
most needed elsewhere, and Il surplus Of those foods
which are less needed abroad. and which cannot be sent
to our allies across the seas, to advantage. Hence the
government, out of it's knowledge of what the conditions
are, both here and abroad, has issued orders and made
recommendations with reference to the substitution OF
ono sort of food for another, all the way down a fairly
long list.
There are few people who are not trying to follow
out these instructions, to the letter when they can, and
in the spirit in all cases. Without considering the com
parative cost in dollars, and without regard to personal
taste and convenience, both the housewives of the coun-
try and the members of their families are, by their faith
full adherence to the program of food conservation, are
making themselves very effective Members Of the gov
ernment's working force.
There are a few DIRECTORS who cannot understand
why they should have any difficulty in obtaining exactly
comes from one of these the boast that a stock of white
months, and that they have not yet found it necessary to
buy any of the coarser substitutes. Similar boasts arc
sometimes heard with reference to the use of meats, fats
and so forth.
1t is impossible to express the contempt which all
right minded people feel for that hoggishness which
would refuse to make some sacrifices for the sake of our
neghbors. even if this war were a purely foreign, affair
in which we had no interest. But when we realize that
when the war is our war. and that upon its results de-
Ponds the fate of our own country. and that upon its
course and duration depend the lives of our own young
men, it becomes apparent that the person who refuses to
help is a public enemy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14

base of the Christian religion. Those who are fighting
for these things, although they may never think of 1t, are
still fighting for great religious ends. They may have
conduct, according to their lights. they seek and serve
the Good.
On the other hand, it takes a hair-splitting theolo.
gian, receiving his pay directly from the German state
to find anything in the German course or cause that re-.
n,otely follows the teachings of the lowly Nazarene. when
mate statecraft: when the spoilation of weaker peoples
is contemplated us a highly desirable proceeding: when
for the doctrine of responsibility is submitted the theory
OF biological necessity and justice; when, in particular
the right of might to render and execute it's own decisions
with reference to nothing save itself is plainly asserted
great story and the great life that unfolded nearly two
thousand years ago. When the kaiser mikes religion with
patriotism, the religion is that of the dark northern for
ests and its pagan gods and the patriotism is that of the
robber baron perched on his castled hill and waiting for
his prey.
II there ever was a holy war" in the history of the
world. this is one. And it is holy alike for the religiously
orthodox and unorthodox. There is no issue of dogma:
merely the great issues of humanity, brotherhood and
justice; a platform broad enough for all who love right
and hate the spirit of oppression. Every man made bet
ter by Billy Sundays exhortations will be made a better
patriot, u stronger upholder of his government in the
great conflict against the forces of evil that are en-
bodied in German militarism and autocracy.-Chicago
Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
MISSOURI SOLDIER
MEETS KING GEORGE

st. Charles, Mo-, March 13.-With
wal laurels yet to be won and without
having been in any notable action OF
any front, H. r. Schibi of this city,
now with the Twentieth United States
aero squadron in England, is one of
the Missouri boys who has shaken
hands and chatted with King George
of England and other members of the
British royal family.
In a letter received here by his par
ents he states hat several days ago.
accompanied by a companion, he was
inspecting the grounds of one OF the
royal palaces at the invitation Of an
English sergeant on duty there. While
looking about they suddenly came
face to face with King George, Queen
Mary, Princes Mary n Prince Albert.
Schibi says the king. accepting their
salute, inquired of their guide if they
were Americans and when he found
they were insisted upon meeting them.
1--WE almost fell over Schibi writes,
but we went over, saluted again and
shook hands. The king asked US what
part of the states we were from; if we
belonged to the regular army or the
militia; what branch of the service
we were in and where stationed. He
told us he was glad to meet us as we
were fighting for the same cause. We
certainly felt honored by his attention
as few soldiers, unless decorated for
conspicuous bravery, ever have that
opportunity"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
PATRIOTISM AND RELIGION

There is nothing incengruous in Billy Sundays mix
eSof religious exhortation Will denunciations Of the
eyer5 and his murderous minions and with appeals to
spirit Of American patriotism. There never was a
suaors clsarly waged for certain ethical concepts that
etsths base OF the Christian religion, and other relig-
"a to-day as well, and against the creed Of "might
Esa righf." ths..rsngion Of valor and yalor alone, that
wvsrld fooliishif thought : mere historical and theo-
NJ msnaory.
~ aliss ars standing for humanity. for protect,on
kAhegnaaksr nahons asainst the lust Of the strong, for
fsafsrsdsmecracy which means more Of human broth
spt Tor ~ InoraI responsibility alike sof men and
Thsy - fpEhtinss the good fight; for ! peacs ttz.a
peFmAnen There Is little here that does not
ssrursly ~ Az ethical fsundations tha4 le "a tic
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
Bandits Kill And
Burn To Death 81
#. Government Troops

Vera Cruz, Mexico, March IA
flfty-seven government. soldiers
killed or burned alive after being
wounded is the latest exploit of the
bandits in this region. An exploring
train which preceded the passenger
train from this city enroute to Mexico
City was blown up by rebels under
the leadership, it is asserted, Of
HiSinio Aguilar near Boca del Monte.
Surrounded by the outlaws, the es-
cort put up a brave fight, but many
We're killed and wounded. When the
fire from the cars slackened, the
bandits poured coal oil on the wreck
age and burned to death the wound
ed. shooting down those soldiers who
fled from the flames. Aguilar is said
to have led this attack after being
driven by federal troops from the
nearby town Of Jaso del Mache,
whore his followers are alleged to
have committed the usual excuses
the defenseless inhabitants dur
ing their short occupation of the
place.
Aguilar, who. for a long time pro-
fessed allegiance to Felix Diaz, is said
to have broken with the former dicta-
tors nephew some time ago, forcing
Diaz to fee from the vicinity of Jalis-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
Exporters Combine
Proposed In Britain
For After The War

London, March 14.-An "Exporters'
Combine" with 1000 members and
funds Of nearly a million dollars a
year has been proposed by big British
commercial houses as an after-the-
wal measure. Sir Charles Mandel-
berg, head of the organizing commit
tee. explained the scheme, saying:
T enable British manufacturers
to compete successfully in the open
markets Of the world and to provide
for the increase in wages on pre-war
rates, the output of manufacturers for
export must show a very large in
crease on pre-war standards. We can
not hope to pay the increased taxa
ton out of the profits of the home
trade.
THE additional plant called into
being by war requirements is here,
ready to be adapated to peace-time
needs: New markets must be found,
and the intensive cultivation of exist
ing markets will be necessary. The
clue to what is wanted is the expert
ence Of firms which have been able
TO place their own Offices in foreign
markets. We propose that every firm
shall have such offices collectively
and the men in charge will be the
best that car be found. They will
have behind them the prestige of the
most influential and powerful asso-
citation of exporters in the world"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-14
CENSORSHIP TO
Be BETTERED
BY MOVEMENT
Idea is to Make Italy Better
Acquainted With
Allies.

Rome, March IA movement to
improve censorship conditions so that
Italy may be better known to her al
lies has been begun by DR.. Stuart Ga
lenga, chief of the press bureau, un-
d~er-secretary to Prime Minister Or
lando, and a member of parliament.
At a recent. conference held to hear
foreign newspaper men so as to im-
prove censorship conditions, English
and American correspondents point
ed out that one Of the chief objec-
lions was the slowness of the tele-
graphic and mail services, particular
~ when any news events of import
ance occurred.
The chief point made. as regards
the allies, was that it is to their mu-
tual interest to let the people of the
respective nations know of the war
the truth to counterfeit the evil i'm
preston made by the circulation of
Austro-German propaganda.
Antt-American propaganda in Italy
80 far has been largely founded on
the argument that the war is enrich
ing the United States to the detri-
ment of all the nations of Europe. that
tue United States is going TO make
only a blur of carrying on the war
and risking the lives of her soldiers.
Such propaganda is supposed to be
OF German origin. 1t has been found
to take ready root in the minds of
nacifists and Socialists who want to
have the war ended at any cost and
who realize hat without the help of
the United States the wal might not
be carried on so long and to a victor
ious conclusion.
VA subtle means of conveying this
argument has been by the use of a
moving picture film shown in Sicily
p%icturing Uncle Sam as a big, vulgar
millionaire raking in the gold of the
whole world.
Representative LaGua1dia of New
York has delivered several speeches
in Italy, speaking in the Italian IAN
guage, explaining hat a collection
of debts is, about all the United States
will get out of the war and telling of
the sacrifices the American people
are making in the way of food and
coal so that her allies may have more
of these articles.
This "get-rich quick argument
however. was used very effectively
against the English previously to the
entry of the United States into the
Val