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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-08
Food Administration to
Control Supply of TWine

Washington. Jan. THE food ad-
ministration has arranged to control
during 1918 the supply of binder twine,
SO important to farmers. particularly
those of the granger states. Reason
able prices-though not so low as for
mer ones, are expected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-08
Canadian Steamer Ashore.

A Canadian Atlantic Port, Jan. -
A Canadian steamship of 1000 tons
went ashore today during a dense fog
on the Cape Breton coast. Vessels
have been dispatched to its assist
ance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-08
KAISER CALLS OFF RUSS
CONFERENCE; UNABLE TO
AGREE ON MEETING PLACE
Socialist Party Stumbling Block Plans of Kaers Gov
ernment; Berlin Denies Report That General Won
Ludendorff Has Resigned; German Crown
Council Discusses Demands

Russian efforts have Germany acquesce the transfer
of peace negotiations from Brestovsk in German
troll the neutral city of Stockholm apparently have failed
An official statement issued at Berlin says that German
council meeting discussed the Russian demand after
which announced the sngs had been temporarily
nended
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-08
FIVELADS ADMIT
STEALING TWENTY
OMAHA MACHINES
Five Lads Four of Them Under Age Make Signed con<
fessions of Thefts on Big Scale; Ringleader
Blames Bad Companions and "Joy Rid
ing" for Their Downfall.

Confessions of wholesale automobile and merchan
disc thef Omaha obtained from five youths Monday
according to police.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-08
The Weather

For Nebraska-Snow and warmer.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-08

7 Indicates trace OF precipitation
l.. 4. WELSH, Neteorologist.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
ITALY FINISHED STRONG.

How thoroughly reorganized had become the Italian army, with the as sistance that was given it by the Brit ish. French and American forces is clearly disclosed by the announcement to the effect that in IA days preeed- ing November fourth they captured over 425.0eo prisoners and about 7,ooe cannon
 This of course was only in keeping with the magnificent showing that had been previously made in not only docking but in making a fizZIe of the attempt of the Austro- Hungar- ians to push into the Venetian plains.
 Italy proves to have been an i'm Dortant factor in the war. It took some time for 1t to see the wisdom of alligning itself with the entente rauons, and it was quite a while af- fer that before it got into action and tad g. chance to show what it eouf.l Go. Thereafter it made a grand drive for Trieste which gave promise of succeeding until enemy propaganda got ir it's disastrous work and caused the headlong retreat from the Isonzo  which it was impossible to check un- til the Piave had been reached.
 But that very reverse was unques- tionably one of the big factors ir bringing about unity of purpose and action in that country. Thereafter Italy was fighting for some of its mos; valuable territory and it fought most valiantly. From that time on it never wavered. It saw it's duty and per formed it in a most successful man ner and was the means of keeping the dual monarchy so engaged that it could be of little aid to it's allies. Ital1 ! had a large part in the war and i carried it well. It was stronger al the finish than when 1t started thanks to the centralized control which SC completely turned the tide in the al. iies' favor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The election of Victor Berger, a pronounced pro-German socialist, who is under indictment for virtual treason to this country. is an in suit to America and q disgrace to Milwaukee. Is it possible that con gress will admit this creature who would be as offensive tl.ere as the Crown Prince whom Berstr worships. Bristol Press
 A promising feature Of the pro- gramme that has been decided upon, and to the utilization of which a large share of this money will go, is it's ed ucational feature. It is proposed, so far as human judgment and tact can accomplish ii, to transforln the Amer ican army into vast educational in stitution. Already the universities and colleges of Trance and England have arranged to receive the men as vol untary students and to piace at their disposal their educational parapherna- a- lia. To their corps of instructors will be added thousands of Americans who by previous experiences ard training are well qualified to take over class es and teach them. The tonceit Of it all is brilliant and is a superb reflection of American forehandetlness. Never be- fore in the history of the world has there been, during the prosecution of ] a war, such comprehensive plans made to anticipate its demcraltzing inf1uenc- es upon the arrival of peace and to take quick adyantage cf their possi- 1 ble countcraction. It proves. as noth- i ing else could prove. that, while Amer ! ica is capable Of fighting for the i principles of government she holds dear, she has so little innate taste fo1
 it that she is able to prepare during
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
ARMIsTIcE CHANGES.

Although changes were made in the arnistice provisions before they were signed, they had not been furnished to this government, which explains why the amendments were not inCor- porated in the communication read ly the president to congress.
 Just what the circumstances were under which the changes were made has not been told, but it is apparent that further deliberation on certain phases had shown the wisdom of mal1- ing the alterations and increasing the demands.
 Instead of requiring 150 of the Ger man submarines to be turned over to the allies it was insisted that they should all be surrendered, and this was unquestionably an excellent pro- '-ivion. By demanding all of the un- Ierwater boats it will be possible to secure greater assurance against any activity on their part. for it IS to be remembered that the ability to sub merge and get out of sight renders them less liable to detection than is the case with the ordinary warship, md with irresponsible revolutionists in charge there is no telling what might have been done with the U- boats which Germany under the first provision was to be allowed to retain In taking 1j0,000 railway cars in- stead of the 5O.OOO at first decided upon it is to be realized that much firmer grip Is to be gained upon the transport facilities although there was a reduction in the number of auto lorries called for, while the modif1ca- ton of the requirements regarding use of German territory and the re- ,all of German troops from Russia was apparently made for the purpose of preventing any undue misappre- hensions concerning the first provls- ions. None of them. however. can be considered as being in Germany's fa- vOr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
CUT THE EXPENSES.

In not few instances has evidence been given of a determination on the part of government departments to bring about a curtailment of effort and expense The fact that the fight ing has ceased and the best of indi- cations are that it will not have to be resumed again makes it evident that It Is not necessary to continue the ex- penditure of money on the same scale hat would have been required had me armistice not been signed at this time.
 It is therefore apparent that many plants which were to be established, much construction work which was underway or contemplated, many con- tracts which had been let in anticipa- ton of the continuance of the war will not be needed and the quicker such plans can be stopped the quicker the expense will be decreased.
 But it Is not alone in connection with such operations that it will be possible to bring about large reduc- ions in expense for it is declared by Senator Shoot that he has been told mat III Out CduS lllSIS are lO- Jay employed more than 10000 peo- pie, and know that in one of them the bureau head said if he were all lowed to select 40 per cent of the employees and had the right of direct ing their work. he would accomplish more than Is now accomplished by the 100 per cent"
 Certainly the situation is different today than it was a month ago. There is work which will have to go on be- cause it will be needed in bettering conditions during times of peace, but where there can be retrenchments i'm mediate steps to accomplish such are not only justified but called for. WC have spent and spent lavishly to win and having won 1t is time to bring the expenditures to a sensible limit with as much speed as is possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Locks as if the HohenzeIerns found it cheaper to move than to remain and foot the bills.
 The divine right of kings has been buried so deep that it will never be heard of again.
 It will of course be utterly impossi- ble to restrict thanksgiving 10 only one day this November
 It Is entirely possible that the junk men win engage passage for Europe just as soon as 1t is possible Possibly Bill HohenzcIiern would like to forget that he declared "T will not abandon my sorely tried people. "
 Last of the RSn1orofFs, last of the Hohenzolierns and last of the Haps- burss. Autocracy is fast being crowd ed out by democracy. In asking for the speeding up of the peace conference. Germany indi- 1 cates that it is anxious to hear the worse and have it over with. Bill, the one time kaiser, knows that he cannot expect to and will not be treated any different than he treat cd or planned to treat others.
 The calling off of the work or fight i order comes at a season of the yea. | which is not the most attractive fol holding down the corner curbstones.
 The man on the corner says. It tool some time but it looks as if the al. lies have at last supplied the vaccine that killed the fight germ in Ger. many.
 Give to the united war work fund not only because 1t is privilege, bu as a manifestation of your apprecia tion of the services rendered in you behalf.
 Even # the entire war work fun. was not secured in one day an excel lent start has been made and event in Europe should add interest to th campaign.
 Though we may have raised bi: crops 1t is quite evident from the con ditions that we are going to need then all and that prices are not likely t descend very rapidly.
 "Gc get him. says a German pris oner of the ex-kaiser on being told h was in Holland. There can be no ques tion but what he will be gotten bu perhaps not in the PrusSian rnanne which the Teuton suggested.
 k is probable that Bill Hohenzol Tern still sticks to his oft repeate' statement that he did every thing pos admit that he could not prevent tn ending much as it must have galle him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
ONE JAcKY AND HIS JILL

The freshly scrubbed, mahogany col lored jacky greeted the girl iii the big hat ectatically as lurch Of the train catapauIted him into the seat beside her.
 well, of all the luck /" he beaned. Gee, I'm glad to see you.'' He turned halfway around in his seat and gazed at her in frank. joyous admiration.
 That's swell dress" he went on, and you're some doll in that hat. Gee, but it's been an awful time since I saw you
 The girl eyed him slantingIy, her fingers fluttering about her fur neck piece.
 I'd say so," she assured him.
 I was in a couple of Sundays ago." he told her, and I had it all doped out to come over to your place, only there was such a pile of things had to do after I got through visiting with the folks I just had to cut it out"
 T heard you were in Chicago" the girl replied a little stif1y' Anyway I wasn't home. I was at Camp Grant with Lawrence James folks" She bridled a little and her eyes kindled reminiscently. Say, we had some swell time, I'm crazy about that place"
 I DSE you are the DOS dSEOSu NlLu her. Tt must be grand out there, but you ought to see Great Lakes. It's got Camp Grant backed off the map"
 Any time it has!" the girl chirped crisply. Then her tone changed T haven't ever seen Great Lakes and I don't know as I care to. I'm sick Of the north shore. Now, out to Camr Grant everythings so different. The soldiers are so swell looking; not g 1 bunch of kids like the jackies." of course, know the soldiers look fine" the bronzed young creature be- side her acknowledged, but we got some good looking fellows, too ant any way' he added in a burst of Joy. atty, it don't matter to me how they look It's the navy for me all the time"
 well, Lawrence can't see the navy at all, the girl continued to push hel l point. He says all the regular fel- l lows go into the army"
 They don't take any but regular fellows in the navy" the boy snapped back. "You can just tell Lawrence | Jones, or whatever his name is, tt come to me and say different"
 The girl gave d shrill. provocativ' l laugh. Why, you're trying to pre- tend you don't know who Lawrence Jones is" she exclaimed. You mak me laugh. You know him wei 1 enough. His folks live downstair from us. He used to be at our plac 1 lots. Ma used to say she was goin' to charge him board, only mas suel an awful one to kid person"
 "Oh, that gink.' the boy said seorn fully.
 What time did you call me up tha day you was in?'' she asked present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
THREE. MILLION JARS SHIPPED DURING
 OCTOBER

On Monday, October 2t, we ad- dressed an advertisement to the wholesale and retail drug trade, ad vising that we were badly oversold, due to the influenza epidemic, stating that all deals and quantity shipments were postponed, and requesting that VapoRub be purchased in small lots only. This condition still prevails.
 At this writing we have back orders for eighteen thousand (1S,000) gross and our orders each day are double our daily output. The epi- demic, however, is decreasing in most sections, the demand is slackening and we are working night and day to catch up In the meantime, we ask the trade to be patient with us.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

with orninotls sweetness. Was it- before you phoned Cert Corners aha.i she asked her to come out to the Great Lakes with your mother and sister, or afterwards?
 From the way in which the young bluejacket's jaw dropped one surrnis ed that her carefully aimed hand grenade had fallen where she in tended it should.
 Me phone Cert Cennors?" he ehoked explosively 'and-and-ask her to come out to Great Lakes with ma and sis? Say, can you beat that? Where did you get that stuff, Bess?'
 Well, I don't know as she just said you called her Hp," fenced the girl, .'only she said you were talking to her over the phone and you were kind of anxious for her to come and like that
 Well. I never asked her. said the jacky positively and I never thought of it. Gert's a cute kid all right " he added gallantly, "and I like her but she'd never come to Great Lakes if she waited for me to ask her, and that's the truth"
 Again he fell to watching her slend- or fingers as they slipped softly over ! her fur scarf.
 That's more'n could say about everybody. Bess,' he continued. wist- | fully. There's some folks I'd give anything to have come"
 "Yes?" The girls eyes were fixed on the scarf. ''Who?''
 ] You, Bess.'' he said soberly. l That's what tried to get you on the phone for so many times I thought
 maybe you'd come, but I guess meybe it was just as we'll you weren't home. | I guess you wouldn't care to come, anyway"
 The girl ceased her mechanical smoothing of the fur and fixed on him her large, round reproaehful eyes EfWhy, Geurruld," she said, What ever
 could I have said to make y9u think that ?"
 The boy gave a sigh of relief. You didn't say thing Bess,s, he assured her mot thing. It was just me that put a meaning into your words that tyou didn't mean at all. Honest, Bess will you come? I'll be going pretty soon and it would be something fol
 me to think of; don't you know, that you thought enough of me-to come
 and all-and you'd have a swell time Il Bess. You'd make a big hit with the
 Everybody'd ought to see it."
 A lurch of the train slid her dainty
 slenderness against his sturd! ! shoulder. Impulsively she slipped he
 hand under his blue covered arm anG
 let her fingers curve about his elbow q don't care anything about th'
 Great Lakes, Geurruld' she whisp
 cred nc the fellows either; but IT
 come just the same. I've been eraz! l. to ever since you went up there. - : Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

which is possessed of delaying the taking control of the situation m the Baltic.
 This danger must of course be fully appreciated by the allies. It will be watched with the same carerulness that has characterized the bottling up of the German fleet in the past. and 1t wiH call for greater alertaess in seeing that other provisions which are bound to have a certain bearing upon the navy are promptly compiled with. German trlckery is known and it is not to be supposed that just because the arrnistice has been signed that .here will be any relaxation of the vigilance of the past. Germany has agreed to the armistice terms and it will be seen that they are respected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Rev. Mir. Purkiss' Position.

MT. Editor: 1 am sorry that a garbled report of what I said before the Faith Trumbull chapter of the D. A. R. has reached the ears of the Jews of this city.
 What I said, and all said. about the Jew was this; Many of the leading Bolsheviki of Russia are Russian Jews, trained in the great cities of America, and are in it for revenue only"
 My authority is an article in the Worlds Work for October, 1918 on page 614, and reads as follows:
 That Trotsky comes of strong mercantile strain is very significant. It explains in a word why he is at the head of this movement. He has the training and business sense and aeumen that is so conspicuously ab- sent in the ranks of his organization. The total lack of any piratical ability without which even a pirate crew could not hold together over night explains why it is that the control of the Bolsheviki and all their high of fees are in the hands of the Jews, the prevailing element of whom are from New York"
 I regret that this statement is taken as an indictment of the Jews What the article no doubt had in mind, and certainly what I had in mind. was that shrewd business management was behind the Bolsheviki movement in Russia. The Jews are certainly good business men.
 It can he no more a cause for regret among high minded and patriotic Jews that these leaders are Jews than we have as Christians that the kaiser and his piratical crew of junkers bear the name of Christians. We have nc stones to throw
 The most brilliant member of my class in college was Jewess. My in 1 formation from public school teachers 1 is that the Jewish children are among l their best students. Graduates iron l great universities are Jews in mucl 1 larger proportion than Gentiles I diC 1 not say that the Jews were not lovers
 of education. I did make that state
 ment about the Bolshevilli of Russia 1 The names of Oscar Straus. Rosen
 wald of Chicago and Otto Kuhn @ New York city are only indicative 0 the great mass of patriotic Jews wht
 serve their country and their Got
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
REVOLT OF GERMAN NAVY.

That the allied nations are giving Sue consideration to the mutinous conditions which have occurred in the German navy. the disposition which mas been manifested to oppose the provisions of the armistice and the order which is said to have been given to the ships of the navy to assemble in the Baltic is to be expected.
 1t is realized of course that those in control of the navy if in fact they are in such control as to be able to disregard all other authority. are in a position to cause much trouble if they are still possessed with the belief that they will be able to overcome the pow erful allied fleets which have for a long time been ready and waiting to give them battle. It can hardly be believed that the German feet would stand any better show today than it would have in the past. but the danger lies in the possibility of a surprise att tack and the favorable opportunity
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
DENMARK MAY ASK HELP,

Denmark has been credited with ap- pealing to Germany for the plebiscite which it was promised in connection with the province of Schleswig which was taken from it by Germany over a half century ago. That this was not so was set forth in a denial which ap- peared to bear the marks or official dom but it is evident nevertheless that the neutral nations are going to be more OF less interested in the re- suit of the peace conference which will settle the war definitely.
 In connection with tha. conference it will not be at all surprising if Den mark comes forward with the request to the peace conferees that provis- ion be made for that vote of the peo- ple as to which country they should be part, which vote, though 1t was ap- parently promised in good faith like T lot of other similar actions on the part of Germany, has never taken place.
 It is not unreasonable to believe that Germany recognized that if the matter was referred to the people of Schleswig to say under what rule they wished to be placed that they would declare for Denmark and that that province would thus te lost, and that for that reason 1t has persistent ly failed to permit an expression by the people
 With the adjustment of such affairs as the peace conference must make i is not unjust that it should be askei to act in behalf of the people of tha part of Germany which is apparently 1 controlled by superior force, ana while injustiees are being lighted 1T other directions it is only just tha proper consideration should be give1 to this matter It is time to correc the results of all Prussian outraget while such work is underway.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
HOW TO USE VAPORUB IN TREATING SPANISH lN-
 FlIENZA
FLUENZA

In every case call a physician VapoRub should be used only in con nechon with the physicians internal treatment
 Apply hot, wet cloths over the throat, chest and back between the shoulder blades to open the pores. Dry lightly and rub VapoRub well in until the skin is red-spread on thiekly and cover with hot flannel cloths. Leave the discovering loose around tine neck, as the body heat re- leases the ingredients in the form of vapors. These vapors, inhaled with each breath, stimulate the lining of the air passages to throw off the in- fiuenza germs. In case of head or chest cold, which often accompanies influenza, the vapors tend to keep the air passages open loosen the phlegm and make the breathing easier. In ad dition VapoRub is absorbed through and stimulates the skin, attracting the blood to the surface, and thus aids in relieving the congestion within.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
HOW TO USE VIcKS VAPoRUR
 AS A PREVENTIVE

It is questionable if there is any thing which will prevent Spanish In-, fiuenza, except avoiding those per sons who are spreading the disease by coughing, sneezing and splitting. and by keeping up the bodily resist ance by plenty of good food and ex-. ercise in the open air. The Public Health Service recommends that the nasal passages be coated with 8 weak solution of Menthol in liquid petroleum as a protective. For this purpose VapoRub is excellent. Just put a small portion up each nostril from time to time during the day and snuff well back into the head.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
KEEP FREE FROM COLDS BY lN-
 HALING VAPORUB

Colds initiate the lining of the air passages and thus render them a much better breeding place for the germs. At the first signs of cold use VapeRub at once. Melt little. in a spoon and inhaIe the vapors arising. or VapeRub can be used in a regular benzoin steam kettle. such as most druggists carry in stock If this is not available, a very good substitute to use is an ordinary tea kettle. Fill half full of boiling water put in half teaspoon of VapoRuh from time to time-keep the kettle just slowly boiling and inhale the steam arising.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

When nature begins to assist man by parting his hair in the middle he gets contrary and tries to part it on AlAA aide
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

with brain and body, soul and money
 Sincerely,
 REV. ARTHUR F. PURKISS. Norwich, Nov. 1S, 191S