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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
FORM OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Whatever of gravity may have attached to
the Paris Mathis suppressed article dealing with
league of nations is in measure removed by
the publication of the article. 1t may be argued
from this that what the censor at first regarded
as an unwse admission has on second thought
been deemed harmless. At any rate, it is inter-
esting as showing the trend of French thought,
and perhaps something of the sentiment of
British statesmen who have been quite chary
as to details.
The simplicity of the program is its chief at
traction, The Entente Allies, and presumably
the United States, will agree as to the principles
on which the league is to rest. Compulsory ar
btration and disarmament are included in these
When these matters have been composed be-
tween the consulting nations the question of
territorial divisions and indemnity will be con-
sidered At the beginning of the second stage
of the proceedings Germany will be approached
with request to accede to the principles laid
down in the first, and when subscribed to by
the Germans the conference will be open to the
admission of neutrals.
Earl Grey's statement that the peace confer
ence will itself constitute league of nations,
if it does not commit suicide" is significant in
connection with this French outline. This sim
ply means that the nations that fought the Ger
man power and conquered it are going tobhx
the terms, and others will be taken in on agree
ment to abide by the conditions.
1t was this thought that led The Bee to say
that on England's navy, the French army and
the army and navy of the United States must
finally depend order and tranquility in the world
and the advancement of civilization. This does
not mean menace of force, except as the might
of law and the sanctity Of liberty founded on
law is supported by force that is always
menace to the wrong-doer. A league Of nations
so formed will have for its basis the pledged
honor OF three nations whose power and pres
tge is founded on justice, and whose aspirations
are for the greater spread Of enlightenment.
Such league alone is worthy of support.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
EDITORIAL SHRAPNEL.

Minneapolis Tribue: Mr.. Brisbane
says that Mr.. Hearst only pays him
$4,000 week. How can man
keep loyal on that?
Washington Post: II the Germans
get too gay with the American army
of occupation, the allies will set the
Czecho-Slo upon them.
% Kansas City Star: The American
legation at Bucharest has been rob-
bed of 100000 worth of goods. And
what do you thinkM Germans are
suspected Of having stolen the stuff.
Brooklyn Eagle: Soldiers VINO did
MT leave America will have silver
chevrons instead of gold, but a six
teen-to-one ratio is not suggested
even by Nebraska craftsmanship
now.
Baltimore American: General Won
Kluck says that he and other Ger
man generals made mistake in
notN understanding the spirit of the
French soldiers. Accustomed to
command human machines, they
failed to take into account what
might be done by soldiers encourage
ed to have the spirit of mep
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
Record FIRE Losses

November figures on fire losses in the United
htates and Canada are extremely favorable when
compared with the record of October, and are
better than those of November of last year, but
The showing OF the last II months is the worst
tn the history OF the country with the exception
pit 1906 when San Francisco was destroyed by
Earthquake and FIRE, The November loss of
El233S,750 is small; in October the damage was
E54l2,300; in November, 1917, property worth
bore than twenty millions was burned Thus
The improvement in the month just closed is
eaost pronounced, and the December figures will
Indicate whether or not Americans and Cana
aians at last are learning how to protect their
Hlhammabe property.
A large proportion of the loss of over $780,
100000 since last December has been due to
karelessncss, an unfortunate American charac-
aeristic, and to general indifference to the sug-
kestions of the experts on fire prevention, who
have been most assiduous in the work of telling
&s9ple how TO protect their inhammable prop
erty. In 1919 the fire loss ought to be cut down
At least one-half but the probability is that the
figures again will prove that Americans fail TO
ICE how greatly the resources of the country
can be conserved by following the simple and
Effective rules in effect in the cities of Europe,
Nhcre costly fires are almost unknown in time
m peace.-Proyidence Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
German Influence in Mexico.

The recall by the German provisional gov
eminent of Minister Eckhardt from Mexico is
said to have been occasioned by hint from the
United States to Berlin. That the incident has
occasioned something of furry at Mexico City
is also significant. Eckhardt seemingly does
not know that the war is ended, so, far as Ger
many is concerned, but wants to continue his
intriguing with Carranza. Only because such
course would be inimical to the United States,
to be sure, which suggests the nalevolence of
the man who has done so much to get Mexico
in bad with the rest of the world. Carranza
undoubtedly commences to realize that his day
of reckoning is nearing when he or his success
sors must make settlement for the outrages
committed during the years of turmoil and
brigandage that ended only with exhaustion.
Much of this carried on under German tutelage,
and no doubt is entertained as to the influence
of Germany at Mexico since Carranza has been
at the head of affairs there. Americans are
deeply concerned in this, as under the Monroe
doctrine the United States is practically sponsor
for Mexico. 1t will be up to the government at
This is why the clearing out of Eckhardt from
Mexico is important right now, for that will
perhaps open way along which the Mexican
government can be made to see where it stands
and what it is expected to do to set itself right
with other nations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
Around the State

Last weeks weeklies overflow
with Christmas sweetness. The
rush of lads" and general business
brought forth the customary note OF
cheer and good will In many In
stances the bosses switched from
the "ad cases" long enough to whis-
per Merry Christmas"
Friends of Editor Buck of the
Harvard Courier cannot say, Il don't
know what he wants." and get away
with it. The boss scribe gently men
tons that his favorite pipe has lost
its pull after four years of faithful
service. If that bunch doesn't pipe
the Courier's Christmas tree, get an
axe.
A golden opportunity for a unique
monument TO our soldiers" is
featured by the Crete Vidette, a veh-
icle Of vision and progress. The
monument suggested consists Of "25
or 80 blocks Of new pavement"
which will cover up the mud and in
sure the returning heroes a real JOY
ride. Moreover. the home folks can
join in the ride, afoot or awheel, and
win larger measure Of the Joy of
living Go to 1t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE.

The toybells are ringing, the children are
singing
The atmosphere radiates Joy:
Delights Ger homes hover with hope run
ming over,
Ais gladness without an alloy
From high and low places beam out happy
faces;
No room is to worry or grieve:
All sorrow Is banished, all trouble has
vanished,
For today is the glad Christmas Evel
The children excited. expectant. delighted.
Anticipate Joys Of the morn:
With no thought Of hooking, each re-
ceptive stocking
Is hung for rich freight to be borne.
With feelings quite creepy, the little eyes
sleepy.
OF slumber they try to bereave
Just peep to be snatching of Santa
Claus scratching
His sooty way down Christmas Eve,
The Christmas tree glowing with brill
lance of showing,
Cold silver and glittering lights.
Stands bright with a beauty made by a
sweet duty,
A mass of the lovliest sights.
AS fingers quick shining wreaths weave;
The young folks may prove it, but the old
folks just love it
This tree dressing on Christmas Evei
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
New Day Begins for Bohemia.

A brief dispatch announces the inauguration
at Prague of Prof. Thomas G. Masaryk first
president of the Czecho-Slovak republic In
time we may be favored with more extended &C
counts of his reception by the people and the
progress of his administration. The govern
ment was already fairly we'll established DR..
Masaryk's election as provisional president hav-
ing been accompanied by the formation of COM
mittees necessary to administer the affairs OF
the new republic, to maintain order and set in
motion the machinery on which its future will
depend.
In this progress the Bohemians have set a
splendid example for the other peoples of Eu-
rope, not undergoing changes in their political
condition. America contributed to this result
in greater measure than is generally known.
Through the presence of Bohemlans who had
long resided in this country, and by the assist
ance and guidance of the committee formed
hare at the beginning of the war, an agency was
at hand to set the new republic on fairly solid
ground at the start.
Thus transition has been marked by little or
no disturbance and none of the disorder that has
prevailed in Russia or other countries where
the old form OF government has broken down.
Part of this is due to the almost entire absence
of German influence among the Czecho-Slavs,
who have constitutonally and additionally re-
scented efforts of the Teutons to penetrate their
racial essence. The pertinacty with which
these people have chung to their own ideas and
have refused to be denatonalized is one of the
high points in all history.
DR.. Masaryk's home coming is notable for
another reason. Not such long time ago, as
history moves, he fed from Prague to escape
persecution because of his political teachings
and activities. He has actually returned in tri-
umph, to head the government he dreamed of
for his country. Few patriots in all time have
labored with slore OF devotion and none with
greater success than this man, whom the world
will honor for his ideals and his persistence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Great Britain's notice to Holland that the
Scheldt will be used to transport supplies for
the army of occupation is reminder that if the
English had treated Dutch neutrality with as
little consideration as the Germans showed for
have been changed At any rate, the presence
of British gunPoats at Antwerp in August, 1914,
would not avefaclitated Won Kluck's advance.
But the British showed true regard for treat
les and did not involve Holland in the war,
which was thereby greatly prolonged, but quite
as certainly won.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
The Day We Celebrate.

Queen Alexandrine of Denmark,
born in Mecklenburg, SO years ago
Maj. Gen. James N. McRae, U. S
A. born in Georgia, S. years ago.
]. Frank Smith, D. D., of Dallas,
moderator of the General Assembly
of the Prebysterian church Of Amer
lea, born at Gadsden, Tenn, 50 years
ago.
Bishop Richard G. Warehouse, OF
the Y. T. church. south, born in
Rhea county, Tenn, 65 years ago.
George McAneny, chairman of the
Postal committee of the American
Newspaper Publishers association,
born at Greenville, N. J., 49 years
ago.
Emmanuel Lasker, one of the
worlds greatest chess experts, born
at Berlinchen, Germany, 50 years
ago,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
Stop Itching Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying little zemo
furnished by any druggist for Csc. Extra
large bottle, $l.00. Healing begins the
moment zemo is applied. In a short
time usually every trace of eczema,
letter, pimples, rash, blackheads and
si-1ilar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making 1t
vigorously healthy, always use zemo, the
penetrating. antiseptic liquid. 1t Is not a
greasy salve and it does not stain. When
others fail it is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles of all kinds
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24


apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Blaufuss. SIC
South Thirteenth street, are rejoic-
ing over the arrival of baby boy.
The Creche elected Mrs. T. L.
kimball, president; Mrs: R: W.
Walker, vice president; Mrs. w. L.
Curtis. secretary: Mrs. Thomas Kill
patrick, treasurer.
Wallace Broatch, son of Mayor
Broatch, is home from Yale col
lcge.
P. S. Eustis, general passenger
agent of the Burlington, with his
wife, arrived to spend Christmas
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Grit
fths, parents of Mrs. Eustis.
Ernest Rial has returned from an
eastern trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
Speeders in New York Courts.

A progressive increase in the speed penalty
effect by the traffic courts of New York gen
crates wholesome fear among auto speeders
During August September and October. arrests
Tor reckless driving were LOO less than the
record for the same months last year Manhat-
tan judges realize that fines hit the pocket only,
whereas iron-barred windows bumps the aver
age skull.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

1 The speaker was supposed to have been
completely shorn OF his power and prestige
when the legislature took upon itself the ap-
ipointment of the committees From the scram-
pie beginning for the speakership the compet-
TORS evidently feel that the job is still worth
having
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

IT'S the day before Christmas, and all
Through the stores is rushing and pushing and
lammng of doors by crowds that are tangled
and jumbled and, swirly because they neglected
their chance to shop early. And when they
Emerge from the strenuous game they will go
10 their homes and next year do the same
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Thirty thousand American graves will be
decorated in France today ceremony in which
In hundred million American hearts will have
i part. 1t is an honor roll, indeed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Mr.. Baker wants to confer higher rank and
permanent honors on some of the generals, so
why not let the promotions go further down the
line and reach some officers who have earned
hem quite as we'll as the leaders?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

The bolsheviki have established a school in
Moscow to teach the weird tenets of the insti-
fution. Education of some sort is sadly needed
by most of them, and if the leaders ever get the
masses to point where they really think, the
End of boshevism has been reached.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Omaha women are a long way from France,
but they are making this an oasis for wounded
soldiers on their way to reconstruct on hospi-
tails No part of the local war work is more
notable or worthy than this.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

The goods on the merchants shelves are no
good to anybody except to be disposed of
brohtably to those who need them The mer-
khant who advertises is the merchant who
moves his goods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

4 The senate has agreed to eliminate the tax
pm Injuries. Now, if the dealers will get the
fame notion into their heads maybe the wage
&laves will have chance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Barred zones in America are abolished and
Aliens can move freely today. Experience ought
NO teach them to get American citizenship as
party as possible
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

1t is all right to be Spug, but it is not al
|easy thing to practice the fundamentals of tn,
society today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

10 wear new things some day Eventually
why not now?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
TODAY]
Right in the Spotlight.

Leon Bourgeois, who is mention
ed as one OF the probable represen-
tatives of France in the peace con-
ference, is a man of great political
experience. In addition to the pre-
miership, which he held in 1896, he
has at various times and in various
cabinets filled the Offices Of under
secretary of interior, minister Vi the
interior, minister of public instruc-
ton. minister of justice and minister
of foreign affairs. He has been
president of the Chamber of Depu-
ties and a member of the French
Senate. M. Bourgeois is a native
Partisan. born in 1851. Throughout
his political career he has been iden-
tilted with the radical party. His
forte is everything that relates to
superior education. In 1899 and
again in 1907 he headed the French
delegation to the peace conference
a; The Hague.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

The "kiddies" have kick coming if the park
commissioner has failed to prepare the skating
bonds. But it is not too late to remedy this.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

w. Hohenzollern is going to preach his owr
christmas sermon. This will relieve the regu
#ar pastor of an embarrassing duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

With the lid off on both Injuries and neces
}ities, grouehes will be compelled to fall back
pn the weather as topic for complaints
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

The Santa Claus myth is today just as beau
kiful and comforting to the little tots who be
Eicve in it as it ever was.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Paris socialists have discovered that Wood
Row Wilson is bourgeois Germany long agt
classified him as nonpareil
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

'It Is all well enough to talk of democ-
racy, but society will not swallow that
cobbler grandfather OF yours"
1T would II he were only a sherry cob
bier baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

The city commissioners are advised to use
masks when dealing with the gas question
GOOD counsel for the council
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Flu ban goes on tight today Ii you have
the disease you will have to stay at home, and
might as we'll be in bed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Vice President Marshall is passing up the
chance of his life to break into front-page free
publicity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Old Man Winter stood around as long as h,
.ould, but he just couldn't stay off altogether
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
This Day in History.

180O-An attempt was made at
Paris to assassinate Napoleon Bona
parte by an internal machine.
l805-The American exploring
party under Lewis and Clark went
into winter quarters near the mouth
of the Columbia river.
18ll-Two thousand persons per-
ished in the loss OF three British
warships off Jutland.
l822-Matthew Arnold, the Eng
l;sh poet, born. Died April 10, 1888.
1ol4-British airmen dropped
bombs on German aeroplane sheds
in Brussels.
lol5-Trainloads of Christmas
gifts arrived in the trenches for the
allied soldiers.
l9l6-French Senat: voted unan-
imously that France could not
make peace while enemy occupied
French territory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

Fort Omaha and Fort Crook boys will have
real Christmas this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

'Your wife seems very busy over her
Christmas shopping"
Yes, she has quite a number Of folks
to get even with, kansas City Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24

"Just one kiss" he begged fervently.
Certainly mott" replied the girl cold
ly I'D as soon kiss a snake as you!'
That's all right, them said the man
calmly. Il saw you kiss a snake yester-
day"
"W-w- what.'
Eyes, you kissed the bookkeeper and he's
an adder, you know."-Answers. London.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Austro-German invaders pierced
Asiago front, but were successfully
counter-attacked on Buso Monte
Valbella.
Allied war of reprisal against
enemy supply depots began with the
dropping of ten bombs on Mann
helm, on the Rhine, with injury to
bridge and grand duca palace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
SIS he a tight-wad ?"

rs he a tlght-Wad7"
rs he? Say, listen; when he came to
propose to me he thought he'd have to
get down on his knees, and, would you
believe it, he came in the oldest pair Of
trousers he had'-Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
THE BEES SERVICE FLAG

Last call for Santa Claus!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
Timely lettings and Reminders.

Viscout Morley OF Blackburn, Tor
many years one of the decidedly big
men. in English craftsmanship and
literature celebrates his Both BIRTH
day today.
Instructions have been issued to
American naval commanders ashore
ard afloat to grant Christmas leave
today as literally as possible to all
the men in the naval service.
Today has been set apart for an
official reception to be given by the
city of New York to the officers
of the United States battleship
squadron recently returned from Eu-
rope.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
Storyette of the Day.

They're always got flippaat
answer ready"
The speaker was Representative
King. He was conducting a suf-
TRACE argument.
Our opponents have always got
a flippant answer ready" he repeat
ed. They're like the waiter in the
cafeteria.
Waiter said a patron, there's
not a single oyster in this oyster
soup.
"'Well,' said the waiter Aippant-
ly, what about it? You had cabi-
net pudding yesterday, but you
didn't find Daniels or Newly Baker
in it, did you?'"- shington
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-24
In Omaha 80 Years Ago Today.

E. G. Potter, local agent for
Wells Fargo company, was pre-
scented with carving set as a
remembrance of the employees.
Chief Seavey made the policemen
New Britain herald., 1918-03-20
LENROOT SLIGHTLY
 LEADING THOM|P SON La Toilette Candidate Only 2,OOO Behind in 62 of
 n Counties.

Milwaukee, March 20. The result of the republican primary contest yesterday for nomination of United States senator, between Representa- tive Lenroot and James Thompson, the LaFollette candidate, still was in Thompson out q c Milwaukee.
 Returns from the state at large practically ceased at 1 d. m. Such returns as were at hand showed q close contest between Lenroot and Thompson ou $ i'd c Milwaukee Thompson carried his home city, La Crosse. but Lenroot seemed to haVo carried the northwestern and west ern districts of tho state.
 Prediction was made today that doubt would not be removed in the senatorial contest today, as returns are coming in slowly.
 Former Congressman Victor Ber- ger, socialist candidate polled a larger vote than carly returns indi- cated, his mana gers claiming the so , cialist vote in the state will reach total of 50,000. Berger carried Mill waukee county by vote equal 10 that of Lenroot and Thompson. Ber- ger said be was enthusiastic over tn large increase in the socialist vote and the primary indicated Wisconsin is opposed to the war.
 Tn the mayoralty primary Mayor Hoan, socialist, and Percy Braman, re- publican, were nominated. Mayor Hoan exceeded Berger's vote in the city with 20,732 votes.
 Partial returns from 62 of the Il counties of the state including Mill waukee give Lenroot 56,696; Thomp- son 54, ,763. Probably 30 per cent. of the vote still was unreported at 10 o'clock.
 LID to noon, with f counties unheaTd from, narrowed Lenroot's lead, ac- cording to computing by the MilWau- kee Journal. IL shoWed Lenroot 60, ,109; Berger 33,799.