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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Bulgaria on Our Enemy List.

Reported presence of Bulgarian units on the
western front brings up again the question OF
the relations between the United States and this
ally of Germany We have occupied the equiv
ocal and somewhat paradoxcal position OF being
at war with Germany and Austria and at peace
with Turkey and Bulgaria, although the latter
are closely associated with and under control
OF Germany, and actually declared at war with
our own allies. To maintain this situation
longer might reasonably be considered as COM
promising our actions in OTHER regards. 1t is
not improbable that later we will be asked to
dispatch troops to the Saloniki front, as we
have sent forces to Italy, where they are GER
tain to come into contact with Bugarans and
perhaps Turks, fighting on the Austrian side
Mr.. Wilson has steadfasty sought to main
tain at least semblance of friendly relations
with Bulgaria and Turkey, waiting for an overt
act on part of either before declaration of war
This humanitarian spirit has characterized his
every step so far, and we'll reflects the attitude
of the American people. 1t is not certain,
though, but continuance of the policy will lay
US under the disadvantage of being misunder-
stood in our war aims. If we are to apply all
that has been pronounced for, the process will
involve steps seriously affecting both Bulgaria
and Turkey. We cannot aid the Czecho-Slavs
and the Armenians without upsetting settle
ments forecasted by German arrangements.
Our people will not welcome the addition
OF Bulgaria to the enemy list, but they will see
the justice Of the act, and the president will
have in this, as he did in the case of Austria,
full approval from the country. No temporiz-
ing Or hairsptting should intervene to retard
the progress of Justice in this war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
BIDDING FOR THE PRO- GERMAN VOTE.


The piteous appeal Of the Omaha Hyphen-
ated for the pro German vote of Nebraska, on
behalf OF the democratic ticket, comes naturally
from an organ whose principal owner wrote
my Dear Viereck" and made other interesting
contributions in behalf OF the kaiser's cause.
That organ yet relies on the order sent out two
years ago by the German-A American alliance,
that the first duty of its members must be to
vote for Hitchcock This alliance has been dis
solved by act OF congress- its charter revoked
and all its public activities ceased because Of
the disloyalty Of its leaders Nebraska repub-
leans recognize the indisputable fact that the
arge majority of the voters OF German ante
'edents Of the state were not in sympathy with
he secret moves of the German-American ALI
ance, but were and are loyal to the United
States Any political appeal made to them by
the republican leaders is made on the basis OF
their American citizenship.
The deliberate effort of the World Herald,
lctng for the democratic inner circle Of Me-
oraska, to excite prejudice against the voters
OF German descent is despicable. but it is quite
in keeping with the shifty record OF that publ
cation, which has continually sought to deceive
its readers. The loyal voters of Nebraska are
not so gulbe but they can see behind the out
burst OF the Hyphenated its sinister purpose.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Wood Alcohol as a Power Fuel.

Exigencies of war have driven Sweden to
revival OF an almost totally abandoned industry,
the distlation Of waste wood, such as stumps,
that the content Of oil, tar, alcohol, etc, may
be obtained and utilized OF even greater i'm
portance is the recovery of the alcohol from the
sulphite I've of paper mills, hitherto abandoned.
This latter product is being adapted for internal
combustion engines, through specially de-
signed carburetor, and volume for volume is
equal to gasoline. Many years ago The Bee
urged the use OF alcohol as power fuel, and
experiments demonstrated its worth for such
purposes. Scarcity OF gasoline, with its soaring
price, may yet bring US to initiate the Swedes
in this regard. II will be necessary to so mod
lily our ridiculous law governing the manufac-
ture of Hdenatured" alcohol, but once that is
accomplished, the farmers may secure plenti-
full supply Of power fuel from the refuse of the
farm while the pine and fir stumps. now
burned to clear the ground Of their incubus, will
be distilled and millions of dollars saved. We
have far from Ahausted the possibilities OF our
land, and the war\may yet teach US to make bet
ter use OF our steat wealth. Conservation is
just getting foothold in America.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Cooperation in City Council.

City Commissioner Ure has touched s1uarely
on one of the weaknesses OF the city commission
plan OF government. 1t is lack OF close and
careful cooperation between the departments
While each commissioner is rightly charged
with responsibility for the conduct OF the de-
partment Of which he is the head. public service
requires that perfect understanding and abso-
lutte team work prevail at all times. Plans that
affect the entire city originate in one or the
other OF the separate departments. but should
not be carried out without consultation at least
and agreement where possible. In the present
discussion the case OF the street cleaning funds
is cited as an illustration Here the commits
sioner. acting on his own authority and paying
no attention to the Others, spent hve-eghths
OF his yearly appropriation in three months.
That he was candidate for reelection may
have had something to do with his prodgality,
but the, effect on the service is just the same.
Other experiences OF a like nature might be
cited. The point is that consultation between
the commissioners will not hamper any and may
assist some, while it should bring benefit to the
whole community
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Farms for Returned Soldiers
B-oo!,lyn Eagle


About the sanest of the after-war plans so
far put before the country is that of Secretary
of the Interior Lane for putting returned SOL
diers upon farms, a twentieth century adapta-
ton of the old slogan Of the freedmans bureau,
Forty acres and mule" for the freed negroes.
Most of us have the iGea that the government
LANDS in the west have been taken up and that
the prosperous era of free land for every settler
has passed never to return. We got that d:ea
before the days of scientific agriculture and irri-
CATION. Secretary Lane has made surveys and
worked out pans for the re :.alnation of $1,000
coo acres of arid land by irr.gat on. of 20 100000
to 10000 000 acres of swamp by draining and
for clearing 200 0C0C00 acres which have been
cut over by lumbermen and let to grow up to
scrub. He asks an appropriation of $lC1JO0O
from congress for this work of reclamation in
order that farms may be ready for such soldiers
as may wish to make their homes on them When
they come hack from thras.ing the Germans.
ASIDE from tie patriotic aspect which rave
to tie pan its Impulse, it shou.d be valuable as
bringing under cult va. on large areas of land
W. ch is now wasted. The need of rlore farms
end better farming has been Shown by tie war.
Tat reed is not likely to decrease, because our
war shipping will extend tie n?cr.;et for our
crops ard t'cre viii Re steadily r,ore and more
mouths to be fed. Tie Lane pen is sound so
far rs tie soldiers are concerned, and it will be
needed for the development Of a greater food
supply.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Hypocriticcl Walls

Krupp's principal shareholder has been hav-
Ing heart-to-heart talk with the workers in
that company. OF the many remarkable ut
terances of the kaiser his latest is in many re-
spects the most astounding. AS mixture of
fear and faisehood it would be hard to beat, and
It will go down to posterity as one of tie most
unregal speeches ever made by monarch to
his people. Ignoring his own responsibility for
starting the war, he ententously says that it
takes two to make peace. 1t might be answered
that it took two to make the war, Germany and
Austria, the latter inst;gated and impe,ed by
the former. Inexpungabie records and incon-
trovertible facts, penned by his own ar10as5a-
doris and statesmen as we'll as, incidentally, one
Of his former partners in kru1ps, have proved
the l;aser's guilt beyond a shadow of doubt
The kaiser protests that he has done every
thing in his power to shorten the war ard re ,ers
to his peace o.-er Of December, 1916. He then
proposed that, after violating Belgium. destroy
ing its cities and robbing its people and also
ravaging northern France. Gerr any Should hold
the former in fee and release tie latter on pay
ment of huge indenlni.es, retaining, of coI.ce,
Alsace-l orra.ne. But why repeat t1is Outrage
Gus proposal, which inc,aGed Belgium, France,
Russia, Serbia, Italy and every other couatr,
ccrccrned? They were al to so unrcstored
aid il-rc compensed, whi'e Cerr-a:,y as 20 c.
fi.s an eeorF Gus carer by the war it had forced
On the world.--New York Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Soldiers and Cigarets,

In the course OF our strenuous endeavors to
make the world safe for the democratic party
we encounter quite few bumps. One of these,
over which the car of progress has jolted sew
eral times, is the cigaret for the soldier. No
army ever marched surrounded by home COM
forts and safeguarded as have the Pershing
crusaders. Not only has the physical we'll
being Of the boys been provided for, but their
mental and moral needs have been given es-
pec;al attention. And it is we'll, too, for they
are representing the home life of America in
land where it has been little understood. OF
the way they have behaved when off duty we
are as proud as we are of their fine courage and
great gallantry in action. But some of the
home FOLKS cannot reconcile themselves, appar-
emily, to the fact that the boys want ciearets
Now and then some earnest and sincere person
rises UP and protests loudly against the furnish
ing of the flag" to the lads in khaki. But what
do the boys say? A correspondent who has
been with the army over there from the first
writes: "A soldier who may face death dozen
times in an hour complains because he lacks
cigarets, or because he cannot find his ratons."
many times, cannot we afford to let the lads
have their smokes" and give our full attention
to some of the greater things involved?
Up to the present Persh;ng's men hold one
record for tie war. They captured intact an
entire German regiment, colonel and all, called
the roll, noted tie few a5sentecs and then
marched the outfit to the rear under command
of its own officers. This exploit w2s topped off
by taking tie entire artillery equipment of a
German division. Such jo'!-,ot operations will
increase tie respect the LutenGorf outrt is
gathering for tie Yan!:ce WHO would not fight.
Secretary Baker says tie snes on the faces
of the Yan,ee toys is tie most wonderful ting
he has seen in Europe. Also tie most d. err
Gus for Fr:.z, ] COL; cut for item when they
smile, for then they mean business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
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Salvation Army Drive.

Omaha. Sept. l7s-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Answering an inquiry
by an anonymous contributor in The
Bee. every cent Of the money raised
in the Salvation Army drive here Is
deposited with Mr.. f. w. Clarke Of
the Nebraska National bank, as
treasurer Of the local war fund com.
mittee. and on the completion of
the drive will be transmitted to the
Salvation Army war fund in ChiCa-
go. to be sent intact to Europe for
use In war work. Not one cent Of
the expenses incurred by the Saliva
ton Army In sending its organizers
here, nor their expenses while here,
nor even the preliminary cost of but
tons. ETC.. will be taken out Of the
contributions given by the people Of
Omaha, but are provided by the
Salvation Army out of its own funds
not derived from Omaha.
Moreover, the Salvation Army has
diverted to use in war service hun
dreds Of thousands Of dollars Of its
own funds not collected from the
public for war purposes, even mort
gaGing its property to raise funds to
serve the soldiers.
Mr.. Editor. question the propri.
ETY. Of publishing anonymous sug-
geations of that character. Their
ultimate source Is unmistakable. The
same attacks have been made upon
G cry other war fund here. but not
heretofore given place in the public
prints. The Salvation Army Is Pc
culiariy susceptible to unfair attacks
Of this kind, for the reason that 1t
does not have locally as many per-
sons of standing in the community
as the other organizations.
The Salvation Army war fund
committee in Omaha comprises such
first-c.ass business men as Mr. John
A. Monroe of the Union Pacific, Mr..
A. B. Currie, Mr.. Sam s. Caldwell.
Mr.. F. w. Clarke and many others
Of like standing, and the public may
be assured that the funds so gener-
ouc.y contributed will be accounted
for with due regard to the proprie-
ties Of the situation.
FRANCIS A. BpOGAN,
Chairman General Committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
C3:a,2r Shots

st. Louis G,oba-Democrat: The
Ce.m2;.3 are gradually improving.
1t GCe3 net take them as long as
formerly to d.ccCver when a salient
is too hot to hold.
Washington Pest: Boche newspa-
pers confess tat they can't tath.m
FCcn's strategy. Huh! It's simple,
lis mercy to carry the war into the
ene.nys country.
New York Herald: Apparently
thoce German Newspapers tllt are
clubbing Count v.n Hertl.ng "i,rave-
Ci~scr Ct the EoacnZol.ern 6ynac y"
a 9 bert uDtn mixing the count the
hero Of future &c. many.
Eat:IHore tmcriean: At least the
new craft WI be helpful in calling
into the r-nks a large number Ct
a.natecr ssratcg.Gts who have 20 long
hen te'.nT Their neighbl IS the only
absolute way Of Winning the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
A Sure Way To
End Dandruff

There is one sure way that has
never failed to remove dandruff at
once, and that is to dissolve it, then
you destroy it entirely. To do this,
just get about four ounces of plain,
common liquid arvon from any drug
store (this is all you will need),
apply it at night when retiring; use
enough to moisten the scalp and
rub it in gently with the finger tips.
By morning, most if not all, of
your dandruff will be gone, and
three or four more applications
will completely dissolve and entire
ly destroy every single sign and
trace of it, no matter how much
dandruff you may have.
You will find all itching and dig.
ging Of the scalp will stop instantly,
and your hair will be fluffy, lus-
trous, glossy, silky and soft, and
look and feel hundred times bet
ter-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Brownlee. IGb., Sept ITO the
Editor Of The Bee: To-Day every
male citizen Of the United States
between Is and as is required to
give up his work long enough to reg
ister for service in the war. Before
the primary you disclosed the fact
| think 1t must have been a fact, be-
GAUGE / have never seen 1t contra
dicted-that United States Senator
Norris not only opposed the declara-
ton of war, but persistent.y AM, NJ
s.stently gave his vote and his j. :
ence to hinder and retarj the .
min!stration in its efforts to pre-. re
for and prosecute the war.
l have no personal feeling against
Senator Norris. | would not KIN, W
him II l should meet him. except for
his photographs. ! could forgive
him and overlook the fact that he
voted against the war. though l
think he mace mistake, but his
vote on subsequent measures, es-
pecialiy his vote against the revenue
bill from which the administration
was to derive the funds for the pur-
pose of prosecuting the war already
upon us Is indefensible.
Will the patriotic people Of Ne
braska endorse this record? l
doubt 1t. Senator Norris was re-
nominated by about one-third of the
republicans voting at the primary
election, less than 10 per cent Of the
voters Of the state. Will he run on
his war record, or will he becloud
the issue by an appeal to the preju-
dices Of the people? 1t Is not neces-
sary to say to the readers of The
Bee that ! am republican. / be-
lieve in republican principles. l
have never voted for democrat for
an important office, but when once
the constituted authorities have de-
clared war ! stand where every other
citizen. be he republi; an, democrat
or what not ought to stand, squarely
behind the administration charged
with the prosecution Of the war, and
care not what party may be in
power. was disappointed that
Senator Norris received the nominal
ton. But there Is still another
chance for the people Of Nebraska to
repudiate his record. l hope they
will rise to the occasion and say to
the world that no man who has
tried to hang a milestone about the
neck Of the administration in such
times as these can ever represent
them in the United States senate.
F. NJ. CURRIE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
State Political Comment

Norfolk Press: Congress quickly
squelched the bill making congress
men subject to draft. Isn't con-
gresham as useful as a movie actor?
Scottsbluff Republican: The state
inent Of Arthur Mullen that "the
election Of republicans would cause
bontlres to be lighted In Berlin" was
the most seditious remark made by
one who claims to be an American
citizen, and comes nearer being the
utterance Of Sim Feiner than that
Of an American. But what more can
you expect from the offaling Of a
distinguished bog-trotter?
Beatrice Express: Railway Com
missioner Tom Hall, who attempts
to nullify the action Of the state
council of defense relative to the
speaking Of the German language
boot instead of the key Of the city
when he landed at Auburn a fcw
days ago. 1t is fortunate for Tom
that he doesn't happen to be can
didate for election this fall.
Aurora Sun: The most liberal
spenGer in the recent campaign, ac-
cording to the statements published.
was Congressman Sloan, Of this dis
tric,, who was one Of the republican
candidates for United States sena-
tor. According to the expense state
ment flied by Mr.. Sloan he disposed
o. more than $4,000 Of legal tender
trying to win hopeless battle. The
people Of the fourth district have
long known that the Sloans are good
spen.iers when political honors are
at stake. but the cash could not be
r,ade to reach tie pers.mmon this
time,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
Real Wonder. Worker
For Wrinkyed Faces

Those who have tried all sorts Of So
called "wr nkle-removers" in van effort
to lose those unwelcome traces OF age,
illness or worry. can scarcely find words
to express their delight with the wonder
full saxolite formula, once they have gwen
1t trial. The success of this method 10
due not alone to its marvellous effective
ness-upon the deepest lines and crows
feet. as well as upon the very fine ones
but also to its surprisingly quick action
and its entire harmlessness. Its simple.
;ty and its inexpensiveness are other COM
mendable features. for one need only dis
solve IN ounce of powdered sexo'ite in
half pint witch hazel. and battle the face
In this solution. At once . remarkable
formation Is behc'd.
1t Is not only the effect on wrinkles and
crea-es that Is 20 noticeable. but facial
contour Is remarkably improved and the
f,"e looks r-r"h YOUNGER. Cne should be
SIRE T. ask the druggist for the powdered
raxo,:tn. Tke lotion. being so rcfreah'ng.
'a particularly grateful to tired faces
k1v
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
f(sLhM LIKES
Bad Cases OF
fiery ECZEMA

When Poslam takes hold Of virulent and
stubborn eczema, it soothes and coos at
once, putting stop to the terrific itching
On raw parts of the skin It feels immeas-
ureably grateful. As Poslam continues to
penetrate there develops just the healing
process needed. Contrast the ease Of heal
ing with the severity Of the trouble. and
Poslam's work seems remar'' able. indeed
One ounce Of Poslam Is worth q pound Of
ointment less efficient.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories. 243 West
Attn St.. New York City.
Ur~e your skin to become fresher.
lam Soap. med'cated With poslam.
'~m Soap. med'catcd with Poslam.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Alberta farnisrs suffered. as did Nebraskans,
from drouth that did tremendous damage to
their wheat crop. Misfortune was indiscrimi-
mating in its visits last summer Still, we will
have plenty to eat, for we have far more wheat
than was available last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
TO shoe a number of race horses

10 Shoe a NUMBER OF race HoISeS
entered for the coming races.
The Gable Tramway company
have let the contract for material
Tor about a mile OF track, which
will be used for an extension OF
the Dodge and Harvey street line.
A telegram called w. B. Watson
Miss Stella Mount left over the
Wabash, accompanied by her father
for Chicago, where she will enter
Miss Grants college.
A. Straight, a veteran Jew York
fireman. is in the city and Chief
Galligan drove him around the city
and exl,io ted Omaha's sights.
Alfred Willard was married to
Miss Alice Brown of this city. The
marriage took place in Geneva,
Switzerland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

The efforts Of the Vienna conspirators to
make the pope an accomplice in their plot of
International burglary will shock Catholics and
churchmen generally throughout the civilized
world. His Holiness earnestly desires
peace, but no one will accuse him OF aspiring to
share with the Teutons any of the shame they
have brought to civilization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

The unanimity with which the Austrian
feeler has been rejected must convince Emperor
Karl that he picked poor time to start He
heard his masters voice, and that is all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Secretary Lansing had little need to fear
newspaper discussion Of the Austrian peace
note; the press OF the country beat the State
department to the reputation of the approach
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Hag is also giving the Hun something to
think about on the Flanders front. 1t is q busy
time for the boche, no matter where he turns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
TODAY
One Year Ago Today in the War.

House OF representatives unani-
mously adopted the war deficiency
bill.
Germans reached French lines on
Ncufchatel road, but were driven
back.
Kerensky, as commander-in- chief,
left for Russian general headquar-
tiers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Serbia is back on the firing line and has made
. good start against their ancient enemy. ths
Bulgars. This ought to help in solving the
Balkan question
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Austrian troops got the worst OF the fight
Ing at st. Mihiel, which may account for their
sudden desire for peace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Bulgaria will soon feel the separate peace
impulse stronger than ever. Activity on the
Salonik front proves that Foch is not playing
fayorites,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18
In Omaha 30 Years Ago Today.

III OI1I4Ild ~ Cd4 - E1SO 1V0oys
A meeting of the Young Mems
Republican club was held at the
Willard, w. F. Bechel presiding.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President.
D. J. O'Donohoe; vice president, J. +.
Breen; secretary, George A. Jop-
lin, and treasurer, R. c. Patterson.
to Kansas City, where he is wanted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Lloyd George is taking his turn at "Spanisl
du." but finds time to give merited praise to tn
American soldiers for their great work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

about the security for the money
leaned to the allies. The biggest part
Of the loan has been made to Great
Britain. which in turn loaned the
money to it's allies. Great Britain's
record for stability and honesty
makes its word as good as a bond.
AS long as the British navy main
tains its position II can and will meet
its financial obligations.
THOMAS HENRY WATKINS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Even tie Berlin papers see the humor in the
Austrian peace move.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-09-18

Nebraska is basking in golden sunshine, and
oil that sort of thing, but really needs rain most
OF all.