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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
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Jerry Disposcs of the Fund.

Omaha. Dec. is, l9lS.-To the
Editor Of the Bee: A French writer
once wrote, publish the truth II you
were to be hanged"
While l have told the truth in my
criticism of the patrioteers in the in
ner circle Of this new tangled society
that was recently created to liberate
Ireland from her CALLING spanCel and
! drag-chain, / have no fear of anv
| bodily harm Notwithstanding the fe-
rocious tinanciers in the organization.
Nor have l any apology to make for
exposing the camouflage OF the phi
| lanthroplsts who are passing the hat
around.
Ireland is not asking for any dona-
tions nor aims of any kind All she
wants to be allowed to govern her
self. thereby to make her own laws
England has no more right to be in
Ireland than Germany had in Bel
GUM.
However, l have an idea that the
rank and file Of the American people
who are imbued with a spirit of fair
play and love for freedom do not
thoroughly comprehend the justice
of Ireland's demand. But there are
various ways to bring the righteous
ness Of the Irish claim for liberty
before the public besides passing the
hat around.
l would suggest to the executive
committee of this political club
charitable and honorable way to dis
pose Of the $500 or more collected.
Turn 1t over to the orphans at Ben
son and all practical and sincere
friends of Ireland will approve Of
your action; otherwise there will he
cause for comment.
Jerry HOWARD
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
In the Wake of War

Uncle Sans loan # 100000
| to greece promises u become, in due
time, one of the classes of the coun-
| try.
The welcoming orators of France
are artists in that line As design
ers of verbal bouQu,,s they are in
class by themselves
Not the least Of the heart wrench
es of Germany was letting 60 the
Russian gold, valued al 800 0O0. 900
francs, which Hun soldiers mopped
up while Trotzky, Lenne and COM
pany were looking or The golden
loot Is now in the allied treasures. .
The German mark looks feeble
and emaciated in the worlds marts.
1t looks like six pence in London, 40
confines in Paris and less in Berne
and Amsterdam. In former peace
times the mark registered "a cents.
robust and proud at that. How have
the mighty fallen!
Globe trotters Of other DAYS to
come will have soupport and good
company when the khaki BOYS are
home. The distinction Of having
been to Europe and the song that
goes with it. is assured respectful at
tention, even if the fghtess tourist
borrows war literature for halo.
All the machinery of the big Cock
GRILL plant near Liege, Belgium,
where 1000 steel makers were en-
ployed, was taken to Germany dur
ing the war. All other Belgian
plants were similarly stripped, but
the Cockerill steal Is conspicuous
owing to its size, and adds large
item to the bill the junkers must
pay.
"The first four letters Of the word
'Amerongen, says the Christian
Science Monitor, referring to Count
Hohenzollern's retreat in Holland,
compose the French word meaning
bitter One might find in this
fitting reply to the name of the place
where, under Frederick the Great,
Hohenzollernism began its rampant
career. The Potsdam castle with its
French elegance, Voltaire associa-
tons and German mechanism for
raising the dinner table, the mon
arch named in French, Sans Soucr
without care-and for nearly two
centuries it has shown forth as a
brilliant example Of Prussian imper-
thence. But now the Hohenzollern
has his cares and no doubt they are
bitter
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
Future of the Fuel Industry.

A St. Paul expert tells Nebraska coal dealers
that the industry is to remain on the same basis
for long time. This is scarcely true. The
government control of the industry will pass
before the end OF another year, and already is
greatly slackened. Its principal immediate
modification has to do with the impending abol-
lshment of the zonng system, by which the
shipment of preferred fuels will be made posi-
BILE again. This holds considerable of menace
for local dealers, because of the fact that they
put in heavy stocks OF coal, at the behest Of the
fuel administrator, and under conditions which
would seem to justify the continuance of control
until the trade can be brought back to its nor
NAL state again.
These are but incidental points, and rest on
the present manner of using fuel. One of the
benehcent effects of the war in this country has
been to turn large users of fuel to looking for
better ways of burning coal to get service from
it. Many times in the past The Bee has dis
cussed this factor and pointed out the wasteful-
ness of methods in vogue. Every smoking
chimney is an advertisement of this waste; it
shows that the coal is not being properly
burned, for when combustion is we'll done little
or no smoke is seen. The volatile properties of
the fuel are lost through the inefficient furnace
or by ignorant stocking.
When users of fuel awaken to their own in
terests, better ways of burning coal will be
adopted, and then the industry will be placed
on an entirely different footing 1t may be
maintained as at present organized until then,
but the good sense of Americans is going to
eliminate this one scandalous waste before very
long.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
PEOPLE and Eyents

Mayor Thompson of Chicago let the antl-red
flag ordinance become law without his sigma
ture Big Bill expects to run for reelection
next spring and is not disposed to take unseemly
risks.
The new secretary of the treasury Carter
Glass, formerly edited a newspaper at Lynch
burg Va This fact, however, affords no hope
of reduced rates to old subscribers to his new
paper.
In our restful off hours an insinuatng thought
occasionally hints that the country fought to
make the world safe for humanity" Two mil
lion or more got in the fight for it and won out
gloriously. But not at home. six-day bicycle
race was pulled off in New York City recently,
but there was nothing doing for humanity.
Startling events are commonplace in war
time. OCCASIONALLY one must be underscored to
emphasize its novelty and source. A reduction
of 100000 in the annual budget of the school
board of Chicago is featured at home with an
outpouring of newspaper applause. Doing good
in this way plucks wreaths OF fame.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
Postoffice and Wire Control

If the federal administration is determined to
press the issue of government ownership and
operation of public utilities, it is displaying
mighty poor tactics in pressing for the purchase
Of the telegraph and telephone systems and
their incorporation with the postal service For
the question is going to be decided by the
American people on practical not theoretical,
grounds and the argument based on logic for
adding government control of wire to postal
communications will not have much force as
long as the public has before it the fragrant in
competence with which the postal service is con-
Quoted. Moreover the present postmaster gen.
era is the very last person who should have
been permitted to put himself forward as the
protagonist of government ownership OF the
wires. For the moment. at least, Mr. Burle-
son himself is the most powerful argument
against the purchase of the telegraphs and tele-
phones by the federal government. No admins
tration in recent years has turned the postoffce
so frankly and cynically into political machine,
and under no administration has the service de-
worthiness.
Whatever may be the logical basis for adding
wire communications to the government postal
monopoly, the chief objection to the extension
of that monopoly in the manner proposed by
Mr.. Bureson is that it would put it into the
power of partsans like himself to build up a
great political machine, with the result of still
more disastrous deterioration in efficiency and
reliability. The postal service is vital to the
well-being and security of our mercantile and
industrial life. Already the business community
is unit in its condemnation of the mails and
OF thu utter impossibility of securing redress or
relief irom the present management Of the Post
Office Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
This Day in History.

1S4S-The Asiatic cholera broke
out with great violence among the
United States troops at Port La
vaca, Tex.
lS68-Basil Manly, for many years
president of the University of Ala
bama, died at Greenville, S. c, Born
in Chatham county, North Carolina,
January %, 1898.
1S93-Morocco acceded to the de-
mands of Spain for indemnity and
guarantees for future peace.
l90l-Count Won Blumenthal, the
last survivor of the German gener-
ais who fought in the Franco-Prus-
sian war, died. Born July 10, 1910.
l9l4-The Russians massed their
forces before Warsaw.
Fisherman Reichstag voted
war credit of $2,500,000,0O0.
l916-President Wilson warned
Europe the United States was
brought to verge Of war by acts of
the belligerents.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.

Washington Post: Word comes
from the boche that the Americans
are orderly and gentlemanly. Much
as we hate to believe the boche, he
seems to be telling the truth this
time.
Detroit Free Press: We've heard
q lot about what Freddy Hohenzol-
Tern said to father. Now we'd like
to hear, If they're fit for publication,
some Of the things father said to
Freddy from time to time.
Brooklyn Eagle. "Your deeds
were unexampled," says Premier
Ebert to returning Berlin soldiers.
They were, they were. But who ex-
pected such a confession from Ger
man, even from a German republic
an?
Minneapolis Tribune: Far from
being a grouchy star boarder, the
German crown prince ought to con-
graduate himself that his eating ap-
paratus is intact. For less cause
many a war monger has lost his
from the neck up.
Brooklyn Eagle: Let us note with
interest that the rent profiteers in
Washington turn out to have more
"pulr' in congress than the victims
Of the profiteering, and restrictive
measure is beaten. And, oh, 1t Is a
glorious thing to be pirate king.
Brooklyn Eagle: This war has
cost 100000 900. Does anyone
sigh for more ciphers? Five times
all the gold and silver on earth
In, oP cta nd
ard weight and fineness. Human
labor will pay it eventually in COM
modities.
Philadelphia Ledger: If the Ger
man propaganda in this country
failed it was not for lack of effort,
There never was a more eXtraordf-
nary story Of a purpose to turn into
conscious or UNCONSCIOUS agents of
Germany every person, high, or low,
within reach.
Brooklyn Eagle: Mexico's pro-
posed new law about oil lands is
guaranteed to protect the rights of
American investors. A growing re-
spect for the American flag has some
by-products most grateful to those
who have business relations with
Latin Americans.
Kansas City Star: The kaiser says
he still has some friends in America.
But they are hardly worth depending
upon for any real service. Some of
them are informed prisoners and
others are unhung prof1teers, but
neither set has any social, business
or political standing to speak Of
Baltimore American: The people
Of Coblenz. it is said, are encouraged
by the clemency of the American
troops to open acts of hostility and
insults. They are showing that kind
ness and moderation are thrown
away on them, and that they need
taste of the iron hand they were so
fond of using on others.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
[IODNY
Right In The Spotlight.

Rt. Rev. John J. Milan, who today
celebrates the fortieth anniversary
of his ordination to the priesthood,
has been bishop of the Roman Cath
olic diocese of Hartford since 1910.
Bishop Milan is a product of New
England, born at Newburyport,
Mass, in 1854, and educated in the
schools OF that city. Later he grad
uated from Nicolet college, Canada,
and then went to ST. Joseph semin-
airy, Troy. to complete his theologi-
cal studies Following his ordina-
ton in 1873, and until his elevation
to the .bishopric, Father Milan was
rector OF churches in various cities
and towns of Massachusetts, includ-
ing birmingham, Amesbury and
Boston.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

church to $50 festive guests, under
the auspices of the Omaha Congre-
gational union. The entertainment
Of oratory was furnished by Rev. A.
R. Thrain, w. ]. Connell, Rev. L.
F. Berry, Professor Lewis, c. S.
Chase, w. H: Alexander, Chancellor
Mannatt and musical numbers by
Miss Georgia Boulter, Miss Lizzie
Pencil, and Miss Reah B. Wilcox.
Gov. Saunders and wife are in
Indianapolis but will be home for
the holidays.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Case,
a magnificent baby girl. Mr.. Case
still retains his position as foreman
Of the Smelling Works.
Richard Breiting, bookkeeper for
Troxell & Williams, left for a two
weeks trip to Colorado.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
Timely lettings and Reminders.

Forefathers' day, the anniversary
of the landing Of the Pilgrims in
1920.
Pope Benedict XIV today cele-
brates the 4Oth anniversary of his
ordination.
Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati news
paper publisher, and brother of for.
mer President Taft, is IS years old
today.
Many warships are expected to
assemble at New York today in an
ticipation of the reception and naval
review to be given in honor of the
return of the American dreadnaught
fleet from Europe.
The Students Army Training
Corps system, under which more
than $4,000 students in SOS col
leges of the United States were
brought into the army this fall, will
cease to exist today.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
The Day We Celebrate.

Frank T. B. Martin. of Martin
Brothers & Co., born 1876.
Prof. Charles H. Haskins of Har-
ward, who has accompanied Presi-
dent Wilson to the peace conference
born at Meadville, Pa, 4S years ago
DR.. Morton Prince, noted neurol-
ogist and psychologist, and leader
in war relief work movements in
New England, born in Boston, %
years ago.
Harry Irwin, attorney-general Of
Hawaii born in Shelburne county
N S., II years ago.
Brig. Gen, David L. Brainard, U
S. A., a survivor of the Greeley Arc
tic expedition, born in Herkimer
county, N. Y, e. years ago.
William Church Osborne, noted
New York lawyer. recently chosen
president of the Texas and Pacific
railroad, born in Chicago, Sc years
ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
THE LAST WEAPON.

They have invoked the sword, so by the
sword
Let them abide.
They have appealed to might, and so by
might
Let them be tried.
They have forcsworn the peace, so talk
OF peace
Be now denied
After the use they've made
OF every ruse.
And every VOW betrayed
Into abuse
Behind the flag OF truce
Let them not hide
We see the ambuscade-
Old weapons fail:
Traps Of fair words are laid
Coward hearts quail,
And pity Is prayed.
Let us beware the snare;
Fight to the end
Let us not cease to fight; there Is no
peace In sight
Until they bend
Into the dust!
Upon the other side OF the Rhine we'll sign
Peace when they must
After the wrong they've done,
All in the name of Hun
Murdered and lied.
They don't belong among
Those whom we trust
Let us disarm the foe; that Is the debt
we owe
Those who have died!
-Leslle's Weekly,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
Storyette Of the Day.

During the recent fighting on
the Marine front a young Yankee
bugler still in his teens was I'M
fortunate enough to fall into Ger
man hands. Believing that some
useful information might be OBJ
tanned from the lad, he was brought
before some German officers for
questioning.
who are you, my lad?" said the
German officer.
AN American bugler," snapped
the lad.
oh" said the officer. Now for
a little test"
BLOW taps" said the officer. The
lad obeyed.
Now, blow reveile," he COM
manded. The bugler did.
Sound retreat said the Ger
man.
Never heard of it," replied the
lad.-Stars and Stripes.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Omaha is plenty big enough to have an art
gallery and museum, and if The Bees sugges-
ton that the city and county governments be
consolidated and housed in the new court house
had been adopted the city hall would have been
AVAILABLE for the uses OF museum long ago.
1t is not yet too late to work out such plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

George (absentlyl-opsn the muffler
reverse the lever. shut off the power. iu'
bricats the bearings and tighten the wneei
cap.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
These Yanks don't bear any mahee
The other day | heard one say TO prs'
oner. Shake. jerry
And did he shaker"
Eyes, he shook like blooming leaf'
London Sketch.
Hobbs Is always reminiscing He Scent
TO be living in the past
We'll, considering how everything mas
gone up l don't blame him. boston
Transcript.
Are you aware, my dear, that the tele
phone company has asked US to cut out all
unnecessary calls3"
Am aware OF It! Well. they must
have told me that today at least thirty
times Life.
How does It feel to be yassed?
"Why, haven't you ever had to listen u
long -winded bore who wouldn't let any
body else get in a word edgeways -
Baltimore American.
Hes very enthusiastic about any prof.
ect he thinks OF going into"
Counts his chickens before they arr
Matched. chr"
Yes, and figures two in shell.
louisville Courier-Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
French Foresight.

Brooklyn Eagle - While peace
pushers are preparing to paint the
town red in Paris, sober Frenchmen
are deeply engaged in making other
dyes for themselves. Everything but
imperial purple will find a ready
market.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Adolph Germer says he and "Vic" Berger
talked only beer and sausage" during their
monthly consultations. Their greatest trouble
is that they thought only beer and sausage, and
in German at that
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

The working force Of the Berlin foreign
office struck when Dr. Solf resigned. Germany
would have been gamer and the world would
have been spared much suffering if such strike
had occurred four or FIVE years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Officials of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit COM
pany are held for manslaughter as the outcome
Of wreck which happened during strike
few weeks ago. The finale of these proceedings
will be interesting.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
One Year Ago Today in The War.

French detachment recaptured
summit of Monte Tomba and took
l,400 prisoners. Riots occurred in
Buenos Ayres resulting from the
popular demand that Argentina
break with Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

They were just Careless" at Hog Island
Enthusiasts are apt to be when juggling other
peoples money.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

The Bees free shoe fund went over the top
very nicely, and from it many little feet are
being shod. The generous donors may have
the satisfaction of knowing that every cent goes
to the benefit of shoeess children.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Our own "Bill" Hayward claims the dis
tinction of being the first Yankee soldier to
cross the Rhine. He and his Smoked Yankees"
have made quite bit of history since they hit
the firing line
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

One New York bank is found by federal in
vestigators of German propaganda to have been
painfully neutral" 1t is certain though that
somebody handled the money.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Mr.. Burleson does not intend to grab the
cable lines, says Mr.. Carlton, who has been put
in charge for the postmaster general. Far be
it from such. He just took enl.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Nebraska banks are full of money again, de-
posts being within short distance of high water
mark, a natural result of industry, and sure to
be maintained by future endeavor.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
Put Them to Work.

Atlanta Northumberland Of
ficers in overalls," is the word from
Berlin. Fine opportunity for the
people to put EN- to work for an
honest living.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

London is eager to greet Mr.. Wilson, prom
Using to Guido Paris in demonstration. Amer
leans all share in this.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Won Hndenburg is going to establish an
other line in Germany If he has no better luck
with it than with the one he put up in France
it will be valuable only as futile experiment.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Let US complete the present Auditorium be-
fore we build another
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Something is wrong in Paris The French
reporters had to interview Admiral-Doctor
Grayson to obtain intimate information con-
corning Mr. Wilson. Where was Creel when
this was going on?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

The little affair at Tampico is significant Of
the relations that prevail between the Mexcans
and Americans along the border, but the sub
jects of Venustano Carranzo ought to realize
that there is a limit even to "watchful waiting"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

"Black Jack" now has distinguished service
medal as token of gratitude" from the Amer
lean people Wait till they get around to show
their real appreciation of him.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Washington reports Hun propaganda still
at work in this country. 1t has never quit work
ing, but is growing little holder again.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Promise of a return to the 2-cent postage
rate on July is held out by the senate which
will be one reasonably acceptable Christmas gift
10 the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Turkey at present prices will taste like gold
dollars, says local dealer. But we are not
compelled to eat turkey.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

This rain will be gathered into the cribs and
granaries of Nebraska next fall, therefore re-
joice that it is coming now.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

A dispatch refers to Mr.. Bryan as former
Nebraskan" Have we indeed lost him?
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

One thing the president deserves credit for
The is not laying down the law for anybody in
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Belated shoppers will have to work all the
harder now
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
In Omaha 80 Years Ago Today.

Pilgrims day was observed by a
New England dinner served at the
St. Marys Avenue Congregational
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21
LINES TO A SMILE.

80 Hack gave up his part. Wasn't It a
good one?"
No; he expected to be quite prominent
in the cast, but they gave him the role
Of cook, and he found he was to be
only a der"-Baltimore American,
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

The teacher Of the class in physiology
put to Tommy this question:
How many ribs have your"
II don't know, ma'am." said Tommy
squirming at the very thought IT am
so awful ticklish I never could count
em."-Youths Companion.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

Edlth-No. didn't have a very good
time l wanted to talk, but there wasn't
a man there.
Her Aunt-But there were lots Of other
girls.
Edith-Of course, but that was no salts
faction-they all wanted to talk, too
Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-21

She-George, dear, here's a scientist
who says the earth Is wabbing on Its axis
What do you suppose they can do about It :?
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-02-28
BOIL ALL WATER BEFORE
DRINKING, SAYS DIR. CROSBY
Highlands and City Water. Supply
Both Show Traces of Con-
taminati0n

City Health Officer DR.. F. M. Crosby
has issued a warning to city and the
Highlands residents to boil all drink
ing water before using it until fur
ther notice. Recently the city water
system including mains and reservois
was thoroly cleansed, but analysis of
the water still shows traces of con-
tamination.
Tests have been made of water tax
en- from faucets on the Highlands and
in the city and both show impurities.
DR.. Crosby is today sending away
samples of water taken from the in
takes of the two systems. These will
be followed by other samples from the
faucets until. the source of contamin-
alton has been found. In the mean
time all those who use water from
either of the systems are asked to boil
the water.