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Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
When the President Goes Abroad.

Who will be president of the United States
when Mr.. Wilson goes to Europe? Thomas
Riley Marshall, vice president of the United
States, says he has not contemplated assuming
any of the duties, powers or prerogatives of the
chief executive during the absence of his chief.
The constitution of the United States says:
"In case of the removal of the president from
Office, or of his death, resignation or inability
to discharge the powers and duties of the said
office. the same shall devolve on the vice presi-
dent" If this provision is to be closely con-
strued and the president be absent from the
country for a period of six weeks, or longer, it
seems reasonable that the duties of the office
shall devolve on Mr. Marshall. To get around
this it is proposed that absence does not neces-
sarly entail inability to discharge the respon-
sibiltes of the Office, the argument being that
Mr.. Wilson will remain always in close touch
with Washington, and wherever he may go will
constructively be on American soil whenever
at an embassy or on government vessel. What
ever may be the final decision on the point, it
is not likely to materially affect the plans of
the president for attending the peace confer
ence but it is we'll to have it settled now as to
just what the constitution means by inability"
The country undoubtedly will survive six
weeks period under the tutelage of Vice Presi-
dent Marshall while the precedent may be of
great service some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
Spirit of Thanksgiving
BvARcHBISHOP HARTY.

The keeping of Thanksgiving day with be.
coming solemnity is a religious act pertumed
with the fragrance of heaven, for 1t means that
God reigns and that we are grateful to Him.
We are grateful for this mighty continent, the
browning gift of Providence to the world. Two
great oceans wash its shores. 1t is rich in soil,
salubrious in air 1t is the fairest land in all
the world. We are grateful for the American
nation and its mission to humanity.
my country t is of thee.
Sweet land of liberty
or thee l sing"
We think with grateful emotion of our SOL
ders and their splendid achievements; we think
of our men and women with their superb gifts
of mind and heart; we think of their skill in
commerce and industry; we think OF their In
tense passion for education, but we are more
deeply thrilled when we think OF our country
as the land of human dignity and human lib
erty. We know that its mission is not confined
to its own people, for it extends to all the peo-
Piles of the earth to whom its flag, the Stars and
Stripes, is the symbol of human rights and hu-
man liberty.
To our country we offer our love and fdel-
ity We will cultivate in ourselves and in Others
as far as we may, the spirit of American citizen
ship, the more so because the war has electrl-
fled our patriotism and communicated to us an
ardor for our country more intense, effective,
vigilant The patriotism of our men and women,
which has saved the nation in war, will uphold
it in peace even with greater intensity and vigor.
Only they who are loyal to our country
loyalty must show itself in civic pride and civic
service. 1t is the service that guards the ballot
and all approaches to it; that rectihes public
opinion, where the interests of the nation are
at stake This is the spirit in which we will
sing our "Te Deum" on Thanksgiving day.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
PeODle and EUents

Nevertheless and notwithstanding the former
kaiser improved his score as warrior by going
over the top-of the boundary of Holland
Gas mask factories are closing up, although
several legislatures will cut loose with the mus
tard in six weeks. Conservators of peach
stones are free to practice on the sparrows.
For a few brief days the war-worked purse
is due for a rest. The respite enables the owner
to take survey of his patches and make sure
they will sustain the pressure until spring
Milk distributors in New York City put over
the 17cent price decreed by the distributors Or
ganization. The food board threatened to do
things to the peddlers, but when the latter talked
back the board saw the light reflected by the
milk cans and abandoned the consumers to their
fate.
Publicity may cause an immediate change in
the passwords of Knights of Pythias lodges, if
holds good elsewhere. A ministerial member
seeking admission rumaged for the magical
words for some moments and finally blurted
out ITO hell with the kaiser!' He was ad-
mitted
A recent official report on war charity swim
dies in New York, the result of one years in
vestgaton, shows that $4000000 of contribu-
tons vanished in thin air" $250,000 was re-
turned by the takers, Is persons were indicted,
six of the promoters were convicted and sent to
prison for various terms. All known charity
crooks were put out of business.
Prohteer1ng butchers IN Greater New York,
when put on the carpet by the food admnistra-
ton, admitted progressive gouge of customers.
One hundred of the 234 butchers called to time
won fines of $500 each, and were ordered to put
signs on their windows stating they were found
guilty of overcharging. Enforcement of the
latter penalty requires an inspector on the spot
during business hours.
Quite stiff bunch of money has been paid
out by Chicago in years past for expert infor
ma IN yuhi fo has he NJ 70
consumers. The result was reduction of gas
to 80 per 1000 cubic feet. Now comes the state
supreme court with decision which says the
city is without power to regulate the price of
gas. It's rare day when the franchise joker
fails to pull off surprise party.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving day will be observed today as
never before in the history of the festival.
Americans, especially, will feel such deep and
abiding gratitude as seldom flows from the hui
man heart. Three times the occasion found
them thankful for blessings enjoyed and mercies
shown particularly that they had been spared
the awful visitation of the war; but sorrowfully
apprehensive because its dreadful shadow stead
lily crept closer. Last year the heart of the ma.
ton was sore because of its trial, but staunch
because of its faith in the justice of the cause
it had espoused in the war. Humble and con-
trite, but full of confidence, its prayers went up
to Heaven, and its feasting was tinctured with
the awe that came with high responsibility and
sacrifice.
These have passed. Americans again look
forward to the pursuits of peace and the COM
forts and pleasures of life that attend industry
and sensible thrift. Prayers that go up today
will carry an incense of profound thankfulness
for dangers endured and for preservation as
sured, and of sorrow and sympathy for those on
whom the burdens have pressed with undue
weight. Mindful ever of our own privileges and
opportunities, we should not forget those who
have less and to our prayers for their we'll
being and advancement should add the efforts
that bring hope to fruition.
With joy soberly tempered by a. realization
of the plight of others as worthy let US today
return to God in some way token of our deep
sensibility of obligation, as individuals as we'll
as nationally, to Him for His goodness. And
let us also not forget in our own rejoicing any
whose hearts are sorrowful, or whose needs cry
out for succor. Thus may we truly shoW our
thankfuness and continue to deserve the favor
we have so long enjoyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28

1t is not necessary to shampoo
your hair so frequently if it is en-
tirely and properly cleansed each
time by the use Of really good
shampoo. The easiest to use and
quickest drying shampoo that we
can recommend to our readers is
one that brings out all the natural
beauty of the hair and may be en-
joyed at very little expense, by dis
solving a teaspoonful of Canthrox,<
which can be obtained from any
druggists in a cup of hot water.
This makes 2 full cup Of shampoo
liquid, enough SO it is easy to apply
it to all the hair instead of Just to
the top of the head. This, when rub
bed into the scalp and onto every
strand Of lair, chemically dissolves
all impurities. 1t is very soothing
and cooling in its action as well as
beneficial to both scalp and hair.
After rinsing out the lather 90
created, you will find the scalp il
fresh, clean and free from dandruff
while the hair dries quickly and
evenly, developing a bright luster
and a soft fluffiness that makes n
seem very heavy.--Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
Powers of Railroad Administrator.

While the war was on few cared to question
seriously any act of the railroad administrator,
all Of which were taken primarily with view
of being helpful towards victory. Now that
peace is coming again, some objection is being
taken to acts of Mr.. McAdoo. One of these
takes on the form of petition for restraining
order, applied for by the receiver of the GLOVER
Leaf route, who asks to be relieved from
necessity of taking on large order of box cars
assigned to the road by the administrator for
which it has no urgent need nor money to pay
Such a suit ought nearly to reach the funda-
mental principle involved; whether the control
by the government is to be confined to war
emergency, or If 1t is to be extended to peace
times and includes matters that should be left
entirely to the owners of the roads. The issue
will come squarely between public and private
ownership and should be soon determined
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28

KIDNEYS
PURIFIES BLOOD

You can't expect weak kidneys to keep
up under the terrific strain of natures
effort to filter thet acids and poisons out
of the system unless they are given lit
tie help. Don't allow your kidneys, the
most overworked organs of your body, to
become diseased when a little attention
now will prevent it. Don't try to cheat
nature 1t can't be done.
AS soon as you commence to have back
ache, feel nervous, tired or worn out with
out cause, GET BUSY. These are usually
warnings that your kidneys are not work.
ing properly and throwing off the poisons
as they should.
Do not delay minute. Go after the
cause of your ailments or you may find
yourself in the grip of an incurable dis
ease. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules will give almost immediate relief
from kidney troubles, which may be the
unsuspected cause of i'll health GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules will do the
work. They are the pure original HARLEM
Oil Capsules imported direct from the lab
oratories in HARLEM, Holland. Ask your
druggist for GOLD MEDAL and accept
no substitutes. Look for the name GOLD
MEDAL on every box. Three sizes, sealed
packages. Money refunded il they do not
help you.-Adv. a......
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
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Labor and Reconstruction.

Omaha, Nov. 25.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: There seems to be
considerable anxiety in certain
quarters as to how labor is going to
deport, itself during the coming
period, referred to as the recon-
struction period. There is also some
fear expressed that this country may
be destined to pass through a reign
Of terror" or other chaotic condi-
tons, mainly based on the SUPPOSE
ton that labor will not consent to a
reduction of wages and will refuse
to work. preying upon those who
have accumulated worldly goods.
Except for a comparatively small
percentage Of wage workers who
have been able during the war to
command abnormal returns for their
labor, the increase in wages gener-
ally has been nothing as compared
with the increase in living expenses.
Therefore the prediction that labor
will refuse to consider any reduction
in wages that is not offset by a cor
responding reduction in prices of liv-
ing necessities is not a wild predic-
ton and it does not require a person
of extraordinary vision to see that
there is likelihood Of serious opposi-
ton from labor should any such at
tempt be made.
If the profiteers and Shylocks of
today imagine that those laborers
who have been paying assessments
for years to bring about a shorter
workday and better conditions of
labor are going to sit idly by and see
the labor and expense Of years come
to naught they are going to learn
otherwise, undoubtedly.
The government during the war
has taken the authority to regulate
prices. even going so far as to say
what shall constitute a legitimate
profit, a thing that previous to the
war was held as something with
which the government could not in
terfere. Now that the government
has interfered and said, in many in
stances, what should constitute a
fair profit, it is not likely that the
lawmakers will attempt in future to
tell the people that it can't be done.
And, II 1t can be done in the case Of
manufactured goods, why cannot the
government also require that labor
be paid in proportion to the cost of
living with an added fair profit? In
other words, why cannot the govern
ment establish a cost-finding system
that will cover labor similar to that
Of the business firm covering its out
put?
Labor as whole, during the war,
has done its share nobly and uncom-
plainingly, even in the face of what
at times looked like coercion and in
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
A Sorrg Figure On Retreat

If William Hohenzollern" had fallen from
so high to his present state less obviously as the
result of his own acts there would be some, and
even much, reluctance felt for treating him 9TH
erwise than as the victim of cruel fate. That,
however, he is not, and so deliberate, as we'll as
so serious, was his offending that he has no
claim for a closing of eyes to his crimes-no
right to expect the tenderness of consideration
he never gave.
The chances are, apparently that he will
pass the rest of his life, not happily, indeed, but
in retirement untroubed by the material cares
common to the great majority of mankind. and
it is source of entirely legitimate satisfaction
to call attention to the poor figure he cuts, now
that he has been stripped of his crown, his scep-
ter and his imperial robes.
These, as matter of fact, were all that diff
ferentiated him from other folk. In and since
his downfall he has shown nothing of the heroic,
nothing of the personal courage, of the willing
ness to die for cause, that have marked so
many million men in so many armies, including
his own. If he sincerely believed his right to
rule was divine it was the most cowardy form
of desertjon for him to flee his country the mo-
ment he feared for his personal safety. By so
doing he made certain and immediate the ruling
of Germany by somebody with no pretense to
divine authorization.
Many another royal villain has dared to die,
standing erect and face to the foe, but this poor
emperor scuttles off into unwelcoming Holland
and leaves his sons and his wife to take care of
themselves! But it is no wonder he is most of
all afraid of his own people. He promised them
victory and loot, only to rob them of the wealth,
abundant measure and he substituted for it all
a crushing defeat, pinching hunger and the con-
tempt and destestation of the whole world
New York Times
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
Roster of Thanks.

Thankful for the glory of the old Red.
White and Blue,
For the Spirit Of America that still is
staunch and true.
For the laughter of our children and the
sunlight in their eyes
And the joy Of radiant mothers and their
evening lullabies
And thankful that our harvests wear no
faint of blood today.
But were sown and reaped by toilers who
were light Of heart and gay.
claim and keep,
The joy Of honest labor and the boon Of
happy sleep:
For each little family circle where there
is no empty chair
Save that God has sent the sorrow for the
loving hearts to bear.
And thankful for the loyal and brave souls
of the past
Who builded that contentment should be
with us to the last.
Thankful for the plenty that our peaceful
land has blessed,
For the rising sun that beckons every man
TO do his best;
For the goal that lies before him and the
promise when he sows
That his hand shall reap the harvest, I'M
disturbed by cruel foes;
For the flaming torch Of justice, symbolic
ing as it burns
Here none may rob the toiler Of the prize
he fairly earns.
Today our thanks we're giving for the
riches that are ours,
For the red fruits of the orchards and the
perfume of the flowers,
For our homes with laughter ringing and
our hearthfires blazing bright,
For our land Of peace and plenty and our
land of truth and right,
And we're thankful for the glory Of the
old Red, White and Blue.
For the Spirit Of our Fathers and q man.
hood that is true
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Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
Americas Greatest Battle

After the lifting Of the censorship the Asso-
ciated Press has given US brief description of
Americas greatest battle, beginning at Argonne
on September rs, extending to the Mouse and
ending at Sedan just as the armistice went into
effect, November IL. The Germans had ad-
mitted their defeat nine days before the end
came, when the Americans, by steady ad-
vances through thick woods, broken ground,
trackless, miry terrain, exposed to merciless
fire from hidden batteries. had broken through
the most gigantic and scientific defenses that all
the skill of the Germans had been able to per-
feet in four years. The achievement is without
parallel in war, but its Importance did not arise
from the seeming impregnability of the posi-
tons from which the Germans were hurried.
They were key positions and the Germans
brought to the defense all the reserves they
had, giving the French and British at other
and rapid advance. The Germans could not at
ford to lose the main railway artery and the
keystone of their defense
Z All other American battles sink into COM
parative insignihcance in the matter of numbers
engaged. Grant and Meade had 10000 men at
the battle of the Wilderness, the high mark of
strength OF a single army in the civil war. But
Pershing had 100000 men under his command
in the long battle ending at Sedan. This was
eight times as many men as Meade had at
Gettysburg. Between September rs and Oc-
tobcr 81 it is known that at least Sc enemy d.
visions were opposed to our Il. Fourteen fresh
German divisions were thrown in for FIVE days
fighting in November. but in vain. There was
the natural swerving of lines in battle contact,
but the Americans pressed inevitably forward,
never permanently losing an inch. Many green
troops were used. never before in actual war
fare, but they demeaned themselves as veterans
All they did was against military odds and was
theoretically impossible. But there was no such
word in Pershing's dictionary Again have
Americans demonstrated that they are OF the
finest fighting stock in the world.-St Louis
Globe Democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
Bounties of the Season,

ooulltlCS VI TIC SSdoOu.
The sun hath shed Its kindly light,
Our harvesting is gladly DER,
Our fields have felt no killing blight.
Our bins are filled with goodly store.
From pestilence. fire and sword
We have been spared by Thy decree,
And now with humble hearts, o Lord,
We come to pay our thanks to Thee.
We feel that had our merits been
The measure of Thy gifts to us.
We erring children born Of sin,
Might not now be rejoicing thus.
No deed of ours hath brought us grace;
When Thou vert nigh our sight wa!
dull,
We hid In trembling from Thy face,
But Thou, God, vert merciful.
Thy mighty hand Ger all the land
Hath still been open to bestow
Those blessings which our wants demand
From heaven, whence all blessings
flow.
Thou hast, with ever watchful eye,
Looked down on us with holy care,
And from Thy storehouse in the sky
Hast scattered plenty everywhere.
Then lift we up our songs Of praise
To Thee, o Father. good and kind;
To Thee we consecrate our days;
Be thine the temple Of each mind.
with incense sweet our thanks ascend:
Before Thy works our powers pail;
Though we should strive years without
end,
We could not thank Thee for them all.
PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
TO-DAY
Right in the Spotlight.

AS the Turkish grand zier, Talaat
Pasha is expected to play prom
inent part in the Turkish end of the
coming peace conference negotia-
tons. His has been a most inter-
esting career, for it is only 10 years
ago that he was working as hum
bic telegraph operator at Salonica.
In that capacity he played a trick
on the government. While on duty
one night he had to transmit tele-
gram from Constantinople, ordering
the immediate arrest of all partisans
of the Young Turk movement. On
leaving work, however, he carried
away a portable telegraph apparatus,
and, connecting it with the govern
ment wires, sent another message
cancelling the order of arrest. Then
he warned the conspirators. who be-
gan the successful Young Turk rev.
olution next day.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28
KNOCKS OUT PAIN
THE FIRST ROUND
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Omaha daily bee., 1918-11-28

timidation by those who TO cover
their own shortcomings were con-
tinually calling on labor to do Its
bit"
1t has been said that labor will win
the war, and that 1t will pay for 1t,
too, but when the war is finally
closed 1t will also have something to
say concerning the proflteers and will
demand that it be made impossible
for such to exist either in peace or
war times Such a condition should
not be conceivable outside of Ger
many. 4 WORKER.