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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
Peace First, Then the Frills.

Senator Knox voiced thought that has been
held in the background during all the prelimi-
nary discussions of the war and its aims That
is that the first business of the peace conference
will be to secure peace. When once order is
restored in the world, and substantial justice is
established, with approximate satisfaction of all
the conflicting claims certain to be presented at
Versailles attention may be given to the plans
suggested for the preservation of peace.
This may take the form of a league OF ma
tons, as suggested by the president and ar
IDENTIFY advocated by the League to Enforce
Peace in this country, and more or less
tentatively accepted by the leaders of pub
lie thought abroad. Difficulties in the way
of such an organization are numerous and must
be composed before the league can be formed
with any assurance of success. Conferences of
the past are of little service for the future as
they were always under the influence of Ger
many, whose attitude was distinctly hostile to
the thought of anything like international tran
guilty based on justice to all. With the menace
of German militarism removed the way will be
open, but along it will be found the selfish as
pirations of each of the nations. How to har-
monte these is the great problem for the states
men.
Senator Knox apparently inclines to the
view that the United States, by throwing its
influence to one side or the other, can always
balance the scales, and by this means preserve
the world from war Whether it is possible
for our country to hold away from the sug-
gested international alliance he does not make
clear. We might, but in doing so we would in
effect invite combination of other nations that
might in time be set up against u.s.
While we can rely on the friendship and CO.
operation OF England, France and Italy, and
have the respect of all other nations, it may not
be wise to return to our state of splendid iso-
lation." We were rudey Jared out of that and
thrust into world affairs, and must look ahead
to taking full share in their management and
control But these problems will not be set
tied at the peace table if the treaty is to be
promulgated in Iune
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
Railroad Operating Revenues.

Again the government comes to the front
with statement of the operating revenues Of
the railroads under direction of Mr.. McAdoo
The figures now indicate an increase of % per
cent over the income under private ownership
Nothing to marvel at will be found in this, if we
keep in view the fact that freight rates were
given horizontal boost of Is per cent, and that
passenger rates were jumped 50 per cent or
over war tax added and special imposition
of rs per cent addition in case the trip was
made in a Pullman Under such conditions it
would have been impossible to show anything
but an increase in the revenue per mile travelled
or per ton hauled The real test of government
operation will come on the other side of the
ledger 1t is known that operating expenses
enormously increased by the additional
wages paid employes-ust and right according
to circumstances, perhaps and that other out
lays for eQuip ment, repairs and various items
of expenditure that enter into the cost account
were made with lavishness that could hardly
have prevailed had the roads been expected to
earn profit. Returns to the owners are guar
anteed, and must be met from the public cot
fers. The first year OF government manage
ment of the railroads will not be judged by the
increased revenue, but by the balance sheet as
it finally appears
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
WHY DENY THE BOYS EARNED
PROMOTIONS?

1t is given out by Secretary Baker that the
War department has adopted policy OF deny
ing all further promotions to officers in active
service
In his statement however, the secretary
camoufages the fact that the order was promul-
gated within few days after the signing OF the
armistice, stopping all commissions for higher
rank retroactive to November II, when the
fighting ceased and that this order is operating
to withhold from officers promotions earned by.
invaluable service and by glorious valor in the
fighting when it was on.
Why should these brave men be denied the
reward that belongs to them? Why because the
conflict at arms has ended, should commissions
to higher rank be withheld which would have
been theirs had the negotiation of the peace
pact taken a few days longer? Where is the
justice OF refusing promotions merely because
they were earned in the last days or weeks OF
the war instead of during an earlier period?
True. the swivel chair favortes and political
pull patriots who nailed down fine commissions
at home can have no right to complain at the
dead line against higher rank but why should
the men on the firing line depending only on
their own merit records be shut out because
the time was cut short or the slowness of mil
itary red tape delayed recognition of their
work?
Whatever the purpose OF the War depart
ment policy which Secretary Baker announces
it should be modified at once to provide for the
issuing OF all higher rank commissions actually
earned in overseas service up to the very
minute the Hun was forced to lay down his
arms
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
ODDS AND ENDS

German silver IS composed Of
nickel. CoDpcl and zinc in varying
proportions.
1t is estimated that India con-
sumes One-siXth of the worlds sup
ply of quinine,
One hundred and fifty miles n day
can be covered by Laplanders on
their skates.
Waste grape vine branches are be-
ing utilized by the French in the
making of paper.
Undertaking made Of finely
crisped or grained paper is now be-
ing manufactured in Japan.
In some churches of continental
Europe notices may he seen request
ing women to keep on their hats.
The postmen in Portugal save
themselves much walking on Sun
days by delivering letters at church.
No living representatives Of the
animal kingdom has more than
five toes, digits or claws to each foot
hand or limb.
The bulk of the worlds supply of
paper is made from spruce and other
soft woods, the supplies of which
are steadily diminishing.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
'.9...s e.as.0s9ee s.Gt.s...s9os
Tells HOW to Stop a
Bad Cough
surnrising resu' to from this famous
old homemade syrup. Easily
prepared and costs little.
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II you have a severe cough or chest
tickle, hoarscness, or difficult breath
the night with Group and you want
made cough remedy. Any druggist
Plncx. Pour this into pint bottle
and fill the bottle with plain granu.
lated sugar syrup. Or you can use
syrup, instead of sugar syrup, if
desired. This recipe makes a pint
of really remarkable cough remedy.
1t tastes good and in spite of its
low cost, it can be depended upon
to give quick and lasting relief.
You can feel this take hold of O
cough in way that means business.
1t lOosens and raises the phlegm, stops
throat tickle and sOOtheS and heals
the irritatcd membranes that line the
throat and bronchial tubes with such
promptncss, ease and certainty that it
is really astonishing.
PineX is a special and highly con-
centrated compound of genuine Nor
way pine extract, and is probably the
best known means of overcoming severe
couohs, throat and chest colds.
There are many worthless limitations
of this mixture. To avoid disappoiny-
ment, ask for "212 ounces of Pinex"
with full directions and don't accept
ANYTHING else. Guaranteed to give al
solute satisfaction or money promptly
refunded. The Pinex Co.. Fl. Wayne.
Ind.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
The President IN France

A French cynic has defined gratitude as a
lively sense of favors to come. But this does
not apply to Frances enthusiastic reception of
President Wilson at Brest and Paris. The
French are sincerely and intellectually CRATE
tul to America for its assistance during the war
and recognize that this country has been &C
tuated by unselhsh aims and high ideals in put
ting its whole strength on the side of the entente
allies They believe that President Wilson
voices those aims and ideals and that he is as
bent on peace of justice as he was on war
of righteousness.
After four and half years OF suffering and
loss including the cream OF the youth and valor
Of France the French people now see the enemy,
which had been menacing them for nearly half
a century and which held in fee some of their
airest lands and noblest citizens, humbled to the
dust and the lost provinces restored. They real
ze that without the help of America this result
might not have been obtained and they have
given its president one of the most spontaneous
and whole-souled welcomes ever accorded to
any head of a state.
1t is possible that thoughts OF the future may
have been in the minds Of some OF those who
assembled to meet and greet President Wilson
in Brest and Paris, but they did not affect or
influence the welcome which he receivd Amer
cans may be proud and happy in the. respect
and esteem, as a nation which they have Sc
cured by their own sacrifices in the war-a feel
inc very properly, under the circumstances, con-
centrated upon the personality of the president.
The two republics are, it may be believed, indis-
solubly united and together will work as reso-
lutely for the maintenance OF peace as they have
successfully striven to overcome an enemy OF
supreme malignancy and colossal strength
Nav York Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
Violators of the Traffic Rules.

The city prosecutor has hit one buseye in
his comment on the most annoying features OF
street traffic in Omaha. 1t is the utter disre-
gard of rules and regulations shown by drivers
of taxicabs and small delivery trucks. These
seemingly have no consideration for anything
save to get there and get back in the shortest
possible time In both cases the impelng mo-
tive is the same, to cover the ground as quickly
as possible that greater service may be had
from the machine. While it is admitted that
the drivers of these vehicles are experienced
and skilled beyond the average, that should not
warrant their making life burden for the other
people who use the streets. Expeditions de-
livery of passengers and parcels is, of course
much to be desired but it should be accom-
plished with more of safety to the general pub
lie. Some remonstrance with employers might
produce the effect OF curbng these impetuous
drivers, but some means to check them should
be applied.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
1ODN
Right in the Spotlight,

DR.. Harry Pratt Judson, who en-
tiers upon his 10th year today, is
president of the University OF Chi
cago and a noted figure in the edu-
cational world His activities have
not been confined wholly to educa-
tional work, however. for in 1914
he went to China on a special mis-
sion of investigation, and more re-
Gently he has been sent to Persia
as chairman of an American COM
mission of relief and investigation,
DR.. Judson was born at James
town, n. Y. and received his edu-
cation at Williams college. \ After
IS years of experience in teaching
school he was called to join the fac
ulty OF the University of Minnesota.
From that institution he went, in
1892, to the University of Chicago
faculty as professor OF political
science. In 1907 he was formally
put in charge OF the university. and
has since guided its rapid growth
in a way to command respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
The Price We PGid

As the veil is lifted in Europe we can see how
tremendous were the achievements of the allied
armies in the immortal ll9 days from July Is, the
date of the last German drive. to November II,
when Germany admitted defeat If vaor in
battle be the supreme test of manhood, then the
losses as the victories tell that the race has
grown.
An English authority estimates our casualties
in the ArgOnne- Meuse battle by far the greatest
ever fought by Amer can armies under American
command at 100000, eight times those of the
Germans at GrayclOtte, and the figures now
coming in indicate that he is approximately cor
rect. This gives us loss of about 20 per cent.
At Gettysburg the losses of the two armies were
$4,000 or 50 per cent, but when the battle there
was over. north and south alike were exhausted.
At the Meuse the Americans were ready to
fight the next hour, but there was nobody to
fight
When our marines were thrown across the
path of the Germans after they had come down
a spcarhead toward Paris, less than 40 miles
away, they had More than 1000 casualties out OF
5000 engaged. but they never yielded an inch
At the second Marine the Thirty-eighth regiment,
regulars, held off five times its number. despite
enormous losses. In this battle, one of the most
dramatic and important in the worlds history,
we had. according to Pcrshing's report, 100000
smCn, about as many as the allied armies at leip-
zig, or at least 50 per cent more than all the
armies at Waterloo.
The British casualties at Waterloo were $500
Bv this scale they fought more than hundred
Waterloos in those blazing four months, and
the French on innumerable fields, showed
valOr and consistency never surpassed and prob
ably never eQualled by the race that has burned
more gunoOwder than any other in Europe
New York World.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
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Sidewalks on Center Street,

Omaha. Dec. l9.-To the Editor Of
The Bee; Last summer an order
was issued by the city commission
ers to property holders on Center
street from Thirty-sixth to the city
limits to lay permanent sidewalk
on the south side Of said street and
srpciied how it should he done
the undersigned. received said LEGAL
notice in regular order and proceed-
ed to gather the necessary holm and
material and laid walk 1oSyl IA
feet and pridrd myself AS having
done a fairly good ioh, and fully cv-
pcctcd that someone in authority
would come along and INSPECT it.
Before | started nv walk the CITY
had men and teams TO work from
,rbirtv-ojobtb IN L'0rt. so,,,r1 et,o,,,,,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
Storyette of the Day.

French Commissioner Tardleu
said the other day in New York:
France, since the war began, has
abolished absinthe. We haven't
gone further. We French believe
in the moderate drinking of pure
wines rather than in tectotalism.
I'VE like to tell the story OF the
town drunkard who signed the to-
tai abstinence pledge. AT a total
abstinence meeting the reformed
drunkard was called on for a speech.
He mounted to the platform and
said
Dear friends, | have thought to
stand on this platform with DR.
Forthly en- one side OF me and Faith
er Brannigan on the other. ! never
thought to tell you that since August
| haven't touched anything stronger
than tea. I've saved enough in a
month, dear friends, to buy a hard
wood coffin, with silverplated han
dies, and | tell you, if | keep the
pledge another month, Ill'be want
ing it,"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

arating two fighting dogs, one of
them snapped at his hand and bit
his thumb completely off
Rev. John Gordon lectured in the
Y. NJ. c. a. course on Calling a
Young Man"
Twenty entries have been made
for the forthcoming bench show
and it is expected that 200 dogs will
be on exhibition.
Mentioned for the presidency of
the Board OF Trade for the coming
year are: F. p. Kirkcndall of Kirk
endall, Jones & Co.; Robert Easson
OF Paxton & Gallagher's; John A
Wakefield, lumbcrman; H. H. Me
day, manager Hammond meat pack
ing plant; Max Meyer, Euclid Mar
tin and W. Y. Morse.
Judge Brewer of the United
States circuit court stopped over on
his way home from Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
This Day in History.

1S4S-Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
was proclaimed president OF the
French republic
l848-John W. Kern, United
States senator from Indiana and
democratic nominee for vicc-presi-
dent i'll 1908, born in Howard county,
Ind. Died at Asheville, N. c., Au-
gust II, 1917.
1S72-George P. Putnam. the en-
inent self-taught publisher, died in
New York City. Born at Bruins
wick, Ne, February q, 1914.
l902-Prcsjdcnt Roosevelt was re
Quested to arbitrate in the dispute
between Venezuela and the Euro
pean powers.
l9l4-Russians checked the Ger
man advance along the Bzura river.
19l5-French blew ND German
trenches near St. MihieI.
19l6-Prcsidcnt Wilson sent note
to all the belligcrents requesting
they define more exactly their peace
terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
SORE, ITCHING
BROKEN-OUT SKIN
NEEDS POSLhM

If there are any raw, broken-out places
on vour skin that burn, itch and aggra-
vate' apply Toslam right on them-it can
not harm-and enjoy its benefits which
are yours so easily Feel its soothing
healing influence. If you suffer from &C.
zema you should know at once what Pos
lam can do for you 1t is your dependable
remedy for any eruptional disorder; PIN
pIes. rash, scaIp-scale. Posam is quail
ity-healing power. concentrated
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West Attn
ST., New York City.
And Poslam Soap. being indicated with
Posam, will benefit your skin while used
daily for toilet and bath.-AdV.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
The Day We Celebrate.

Erhardt {. Hoeg, manager of the
Interstate Lumber company. born
1873.
George NJ. Tunison of the law
firm of Jefferis & Tunison, born
1882.
David B. Hanna, the new presi-
dent of the Canadian Northern
railway, born in Scotland 90 years
ago.
Samuel McRoberts, noted New
York banker, born at Malta Bend,
Mo, 49 years ago.
John Livingston Loves, former
dean OF Washington university,
now a member of the Harvard
faculty. born at Decatur, Ind, 81
years ago,
Robert Lee Williams. governor of
Oklahoma, born at Brundage, Ala,
50 years ago.
Theodore E. Burton, former
United States senator from Ohio,
born at Jefferson, O., 81 years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Why should Omaha or any other community
be required to build hangar for the aerial mail
service flyers? As we'll ask us to build a post
Office or furnish depot for the regular service.
If the flying mail is to be put into effect it
should be on its merits and not laid as an added
burden on towns to be favored by stops.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Thirty-eight more Luxburg dis
patches made public by Washington
Italians recaptured Asolone trench
es lost two days previously,
The bOlShcviSt government began
the publication of series of secret
treaties between the late imperial
government and its allies.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Sending bills passed by congress to Paris
for signature by the president is bound to
arouse deeper interest in the question as to
where the seat of government is located. 1t
may be like the posto1ice in the days Of Post
master Jones, but it will be we'll to know if that
is so.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Rumor has it Mr.. Wilson is going to shorten
his time abroad. It cannot be that he is wor-
Guard
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

The outpouring of pigs has swamped the
markets, and farmers will do we'll to heed adj
vice that they hold their animals and take
chance on future market prices
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Herr Ebert has resigned as head of the Ger
man government" to emphasize if possible the
futility of his plans. The incapacity of the
present generation of Germans for sef-govern-
ment is monumental, but we hope it is not in
durable
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20
Iu Omaha 80 Years Ago Today.

At the Grand, 900 school children
took part in a concert illustrating
their choral singing under direction
of Miss Fannie Arnold.
While Jim McDermott was sep
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Another carload of Nebraska rabbits is to
be shipped to New York, where the long-eared
jack and the timid cottontal alike are esteemed,
Here is an infant industry that we'll may be fol
lowed up. We can spare the rabbits
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

The president halted his busy whirl of sight
seeing long enough to consult briefly with Sec
rotary Lansing, showing that he has not quite
forgotten what he went for
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Mayor Hylan of New York proposes to de
port red flag wavers who are not citizens of the
United States Keep 'em moving
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

new president, and the republic lives, in spite
of the assassin's bullet.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

"Papa" Joffre has been made a member OF
the French academy, but he had made himself
immortal before that body took hold.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

A travelling salesman may carry his booze
just as he does his pajamas or toothbrush, but
he will do we'll not to let Uncle Sam find it out
in Nebraska
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

If you are not already down on the Red
Cross Christmas roll call, turn in your dollar
and get a button today
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

A job for every unemployed man will be a
distinct Improvement over the conditions that
prevailed three years ago under the benehcent
rule of the Underwood free trade law
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Nebraska retail coal dealers are forming an
association for trade purposes and the usual
results may be expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

German treatment OF prisoners is condemned
by the Spaniards Those who recall Weyler in
Cuba will know how bad the Huns were,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

The Hun will stand outside the door, at least
until preliminaries are settled at the peace
council
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Holland wants closer relations with the En-
tente. Nothing succeeds like success.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

w. HohenlolIcrns face is now said to be
ashen, resembling his hopes.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Mr., Bakers idea of an army has not grown
much, even under the stimulus of the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

Last call for the Red Cross. Get in!
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

wreck TIL after he gave me the black
eye" replied the complaining wite.-Bos-
ton Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-20

arms.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-07-26
MORGAN COUNTY WAR
SAVINGS STAMPS
PLEDGED.


According to information avail
able, Morgan County Citizens have
pledged $l9s, $40 this amount in
cludes previous purchases this ls
so per cent Of the allotment, ana
considering that the County was
one of the last to be organized Tor
the campaign, and that they did g
well in the purchase Of the Third
Liberty Loan, and in going over the
top about 400 per cent for the ked
Cross etc, this is keeping up very
well. this amount represents an aver
aoe Of about $40 for every man,
woman, and child, in the County,
including about 700 conylcts N
States prison as non-contributing
populatlon, and it is about 900 70
every . family in the County; while
we should do better and Will 90
better doubtless by the end OF the
year, yet this is very creditable.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-07-26
Real Estate '11arlfes

The following real estate tran
sfers were entered for record in the
Registers office for the week end
ing July Goth, 1918.
John H Hatfield Trustee to 9 Z
Carmack and j w Welch $50 Acres
10th Dist $500
Ed G Freytag and wife to / A
Morris Trustee Personal and Real
Estate 107 Acres 4th Dist $500
Gunter. Bessie and Honeycutt'
r,anra A. to G w Hutcherson -
Acres l1th Dist $50
CIV Hutcherson to Q w Hutch
erson - Acres llth Dist $50
n S Hutcherson and Bryant
Hutcherson to G w Hutcherson -
Acres 18th Dist 5000