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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
Propaganda. Prejudice or Piaae3

What is behind the sudden attack on the
officers of the regular army9 Why should Cen
eral Pershing and those associated with him be
now subjected to a vicious fire from the rear?
Champions of the National Guard are doing
their cause poor service by assailing the edu-
Gated and specially trained soldiers of the United
States. People who think at all will realize the
absurdity of insisting that the man fresh from
civil life is better qualified to deal with military
problems than is one who has spent his life in
studying such problems. Yet terrible storm
of objection is being raised because West
Pointers were preferred to the National Guard
officers for important commands.
Some dreadful blunders were committed by
men in connection with our military activities
The worst of these have been brought home to
experts from civil life, suddenly thrust into a
new relation and striving to make good Lack
of proper training, misunderstanding due to in
experience, sometimes temperamental inapti-
tude, contributed to the general result, but these
are not, to be alleged against the West Point
men. They are trained for their work, and ad-
vancement in the army goes by merit and not
by favor. Officers are not selected by vote of
the privates in the regular" army. Instances
of lack of tact, or Of failure, perhaps, may be
found, but to condeMn all the men from our
great military academy because a few indi-
viduals are blamable, is unfair in the extreme.
General Pershing is to be investigated"
Why? Will he be made goat for the clique
that is now trying to shift responsibility for
plumbers that have been traced to the War de-
partment? The secretary of war is not West
Pointer, you know.
Is the hullabaloo propaganda for the
pacihsts, an appeal to political prejudice or just
nif1e7
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
RIGHT no THE POINT.

st. Louis Globe Democrat: 1t cost
100000 men to get rid of three
emperors; and it seems as If it might
have been done more cheaply.
Detroit Free Press: If the ex-czar
hasn't died as frequently as some
other men at least he holds the rec
ord for experiencing a diversity OF
deaths.
washington Post: Anyhow. the
little nations can't complain that
they are deprived Of their share of
the alphabet, says Delegate Zbinzis-
iewski to Delegate Krpoliatinkapopo-
lous,
New York World: Vice President
Marshall's creed for loyal Americans
is admirable but unnecessary. An
American citizen is simply an Ameri-
can lie doesn't need to say it. 1t
is obvious.
Brooklyn Eagle: Bryan was once
thought the Moses of democracy
but till he smote the rock and the
water of prohibitionism gushed forth
the world took him for nothing but
a MOSAIC of conflicting colors.
Minneapolis Tribune: Have you
noticed your dollar getting bigger?
Baltimore American: Democratic
extravagance9and wastefulness must
be superseded at Washington by
republican economy and thrift.
New York World: Mr. Bryan's
demand that the Southern demo-
Gratis support the equal = suffrage
amendment may serve to warn them
that they now have no party princi-
pie to fall back on. When they ac-
cepted national prohibition they
left themselves without any excuse
for opposing woman suffrage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
a Bourneoi.sie on Strike

Has an antidote for bolshevist methods of
coercion been discovered? The successful out
come of the strike of the official and profess
sional classes of Dusseldorf inspires the hope.
In retaliation against Spartacan terrorism the
conservative element of the German city, the
bankers, lawyers, physicians school teachers and
public officials suspended work in body AS
a result, theaters and restaurants were forced to
close, industrial plants were shut down. and
after short period OF municipal stagnation the
Spartacans came to terms and conceded the de-
mands of the strikers
So far as known, this is the first strike of a
bourgeoise on record, and the precedent is inn
portant. Two, it seems, can play at the game;
the bourgeoisie has equal rights with the boil
sheviki to quit work and disturb the orderly
processes of government and industry. Bankers
and teachers and peaceful citizens generally can
resort to direct action to defend themselves
when the occasion demands.
But the point is that they have begun to ex-
ercise the right Has the world to thank Ger
many for homeopathic remedy for political
disorder, the cure of the disease by means of
the elements that cause it7 The Dusseldorf
idea, if adopted by official and professional
classes elsewhere who are exposed to bolshevist
attack, may help to counterfeit the evl-New
York World.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
NEBRAsYA,s NEW CAPITOL.

The action Of the legislature providing for
raising the requisite building fund by a con-
tinuing tax calculated to produce upward of
S5,sOO0OO assures the people of Nebraska
long-needed new capitol
Perhaps the time was not before ripe, per-
haps the hopes Of ambitious interior cities could
not sooner be reeonced to leaving the city of
Lincoln in undisturbed possession of the seat of
state government, perhaps the people of Ne
braska have only now reached consciousness
of the prosperity and afiuence that warrants its
outward evidence, perhaps the urge of pushing
public works to take up the slack of the war
is being felt--whatever the reason, that the time
is ripe for the move will be universally con-
ceded
But with the actual building of capitol to
replace the outgrown state house ordered, let
the project be developed on big, broad lines
commensurate with the magnitude and wealth
and aspirations of a great and growing state
The capitol of Nebraska should be more than
merely building to house the state Offices and
furnish shelter for those engaged in the states
public activities. 1t should be a monumental
edifce to which all may point with pride,
structure that will be imposing and artistic in
conception as we'll as usefully modern in its
convenience and adaptabilty. That old state
house has served for so years-the new one
should look ahead for at least century if not
for centuries.
Let us have capitol BETTING Nebraska-not
lavish or extravagant but substantial and in
good taste in everything-nothing less will
satisfy. "..s.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
Jerry Sounds the Tocsin.

House of Representatives, Feb
1S.-To the Editor of the Bee:
Your editorial in Sundays issue
headed, LET the Folks at Home
Be Heard" was logical and per-
tinent When you say, but
only special interests can afford to
send men to Lincoln to speak for
them-the great body Of the people
have neither time nor means to do
So" Yesterdays transactions proved
the truthfulness of your statement,
when a delegation from the city
hall lent the dignity of it's presence
at the state house for the purpose of
advocating the passage of a camou-
flage measure that the great major
ity of Omaha people never heard of.
The most amusing, il not disgust
ing part of the story, the city Off
Gals invited the senator's and rep
resentatives to attend a meeting at
the city hall next Saturday evening.
l advocated a meeting of the sena-
tors and representatives at the city
hall last December through the
press, and / appeared before the city
commissioners, telling them how es-
sential it was to give the people an
opportunity to say what laws they
wanted.
These distinguished statesmen,
who temporarily occupy offices in
the city hall, ignored my sugges-
tons. Probably they had an idea
that the machine ring would accom-
plish all they wanted. Citizens of
Omaha arise. 1t behooves you to be
on the alert; you have no idea of
what is transpiring here at Lincoln.
JERRY HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
d1SS8eeS; d7z3oac

cause, and many large problems will
arise as. result of our victory. 1t
will require the best thought of the
world to bring about a permanent
peace among the peoples involved
in this war, and 1 am astonished,
upon my return home, to learn that
there are some people living in Me-
braska who are opposed to the sale
Of cigarets and who now seem to be
bending their efforts to prohibit the
use of cigarets by the people. We
used cigarets as soldiers and we
found them to be very beneficial.
and it seems to me that the people
who remained at home could devote
their time to much more useful
work by providing comfort for the
returning soldiers. We do not ask
very much from the folks who re-
manned at home, but we do insist
that they do not take from us the
little pleasure that we obtain from
the use of cigarets.
l hope that the people will cease
their petty fight on tobacco and all
get together to promote the happi-
ness and peace of the world.
LEROY STRONG.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
TO HIS GIRL.


I had a letter frqp girl today I've never
met
Her heart is far away where peoples
blow
Twas from a girl whose wedding gown
was made
And awaiting for the day when she
Down TO the altar side by side with him
who sleeps in France beneath the win
ter's snow
Although I've never seen her. this she
That we were friends-her finance and
T.
And in words so simple. yet so firm,
She seeks to find II I will not reply
And say IL l can understand how God
could rule
That men like him should be the ones
to die.
And 80 7 hope she'll read this little
And with her all the legion hearts that
For he and they who rest beside him
The last full price before they took
their leave,
Admitting them and US to Heaven at
last
The door aiar--ws soon shall enter and
retrieve.
quinn L. Martin in N. Y. Herald.
DAILY CARTooNETTE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
HERE AND THERE

Some toykilllers escaped the raw
ages of war, apparently. One of the
number foresees the return visit this
year of the 17-year locusts.
In a charter just granted to a
grocery company at Charleston, w.
Va, authority is given to deliver
groceries and food products by aerial
navigation"
Cincinnati and Indianapolis are
quick to see the business advantages
of truck freight lines within their
trade territory, particularly in live
stock hauling. Both cities are profit
ing by the example of Omaha and
report results equally flattering. One
of the certainties of the develops
ment is not only better roads, but
solid, paved roads, and bridges Of
like strength.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
Plight d Government Fmployes.


One of the overlooked angles of raising
wages in industries that have come under gov
eminent control or supervision relates to the
situation of employees of the government. In
the packing houses, for example, many men
and women are on the pay roll of Uncle Sam.
The bureau of animal industry has its force of
inspectors wherever meat is prepared for sale
on large scale. These inspectors are trained
experts in their work. are employed only after
careful examination as to their fitness, and on
their judgment and skill depends the quality Of
the meat that is sent out for public consump-
ton. Yet they are paid at a rate that was
fixed long ago, when the purchasing power OF
the dollar was far above its present capacity.
AS result in Omaha a capable man with years
Of experience and faithful service to his credit,
finds himself working anywhere from eight to
sixteen hours per day and getting $ll0 month,
while the laborers he directs are drawing down
from $l2s to $3.50 for their months work, and
the skilled workers are paid accordingly higher
Nothing here is intended to inveigh against the
workman getting his high wage, but some relief
should be given the underpaid men and women
who guard the public interests and draw their
wage from the public Golfers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
New Orleans a Seaport for Omaha.

Presence at the Transmississippi conference
of representatives of New Orleans, charged to
saturation with the new life of their home COM
munity, should emphasize to Omaha people the
Importance of the port at the mouth of the
Mississippi river.
The factors in the problem of this region are
simple, and their solution easy. The difference
between the world price of farm produce and
the cost of getting to market means the price
paid to the farmers who sell their stuff in
Omaha. Any reduction in the cost of marketing
increases the return to the farmer.
Water-borne commerce moves at the lowest
possible cost, and from Omaha to New Orleans
is reliable water route, neglected but service
able and available. Development of this Sec
ton will depend on the world demand for food
products, and prosperity on the returns. It is
therefore plain that whatever lowers the cost
Of reaching the ultimate consumer increases the
return to the producer, other things being equal
If New Orleans provides seaport for
Omaha, it is reasonable to think that Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York and other Atlantic
coast shipping points will be interested to the
extent of concessions not now held out. The
trade of this great agricultural empire is worth
while to any shipping center or transportation
system. Omaha has not only opportunity but
an imperative concern in the future of New
ORLEANS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
The NeaU German Rule

Chancellor Ebert, who is holding the fort for
the iunker party until it is safe for them openly
to resume operations and take over once more
the still existing German empire, declared to
the new assembly that I'VE have done forever
with princes and mobiles by the grace of God"
Nevertheless, by the grace of Colt, Count
Johann Won Bernstorff is still ruling influence
at the German foreign Office; Count Won Brock
dorf Rantzau, as successor to DR.. Solf, is hav-
ing quite lot to do with German affairs; Prince
Max of Baden has been named for the presi-
dency of the new German republic, and some
Of the kaiser's sons and his brother, Prince
Henry are theoretically and more or less open
IN working to get back the kaiser to Germany
Germany would, il it could, return to the old
condition tomorrow, and desires nothing so
much as the restoration of the kaiser
Ebert has openly avowed the desire of ac-
complishing union between Germany and Aus
tria. and his statement was loudly cheered in the
assembly. Herein lies one of the great menaces
10 peace in the future, and it will be the duty
Of the entente and allied governments to pre-
vent anything of this kind. Such coalition of
German states has only one object, and that is
the realization of the old dream of Mittel-
europa. Of course supporters OF the project in
Germany will base such coalition on the right
Of self-determination of states proclaimed by
President Wilson. But this pretext should not
be permitted to avail in this particular case. The
demand for such an arrangement has not yet
come from Austria, but even if the German
states Of that country approved of it that would
be no reason for compliance. The world has
suffered to much already from an Austro-Ger
man ALLIANCES to permit another.-New York
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
g. z2z.Azze folks Co7zae1 g

There sounded an odd squeak and
something black whirred from the
head of the idol over the heads of
Peggy, the Giant and Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell.
"Ha. ha. ha," laughed Billy, and
they wondered IL he had been scared
crazy "Ha, ha, ha! That's joke
on us, getting scared by lot Of
bats"
"Bats!" exclaimed the Giant,
slangily. Are you batty?"
"Ha, ha, ha! An idol OF stone
and wood can't hurt anyone, even
when it is the roosting place Of an
army of bats"
Huh" grunted the Giant. little
ashamed of having been so badly
frightened. 81 never met an idol
before and didn't know how 1t would
act"
why, it's only an ugly figure
made out of stone, just like little
children make man out of snow"
remarked Peggy, examining the I'M
age carefully.
That's ALL" declared Billy. II
wouldn't be afraid of hundreds and
hundreds of them, because they
couldn't possibly hurt you"
BATS, only bats roosting on a
carved stone, that's been the mys-
terry OF this Indian temple all these
years." tinkled Prince Bonnie Blue
Bell. MAY all the dangers we have
yet to prove as harmless"
where's that gold? l want to
get there quick" said the Giant.
L. u atI aHal ~
answered Prince Bonnie Blue Bell.
Down narrow passages and
through broad halls he guided them,
with Billy's fiashlight showing the
way.
Finally they came to a chamber
with very high roof
THE Hall of Gold Turn your
light upward" cried Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell. AS Billy Belgium obey
ed, and the ray struck the ceiling,
the Giant gave a glad shout.
Gold! Gold! The whole roof is Of
goldr'
Stretching out his arms toward the
precious yellow metal, the Giant ran
forward, Prince Blue Bell gave a
shrek of warning. but it came too
late. With cry of alarm the Giant
suddenly disappeared from view.
Billy's flash, turned quickly from the
roof, showed that the Hall Of Gold
had no floor Where the floor
should be was a yawning, black pit.
From far down in this pit came
loud splash and then silence.
I'm the next chapter will be told how
the Giant of the Woods escapes from an
lake)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
VA AZ Wnke Of W.

One curious effect of the war in
England was the remarkable dim
mutton OF crime. In 1903 one per-
son out OF every .175 in Britain was
or had been in prison; in 1913 the
number had fallen to one in every
271, and before the end of the war
it had dropped to one in every 1927
persons.
After the huns were driven out of
shooting range Of Albert, last sum-
mer. they spread among the credu
lous the story that il the statue of
the Madonna on the church tower
fell France would lose the war. The
parish priest employed a blacksmith
to brace and rivet the statue. so that
it could not fall while the tower
stood. The story foreshadowed the
fall that came to the authors No
vember II.
Reports from Coblenz, where
American doughboys keep watch on
the Rhine, forecast an early slump
in the American market for German
army helmets as souvenirs of the
fray. 1t is said between $4,000 and
10000 helmets. plain and fancy
models, thrown away by the van
pushed army, have been gathered
UP and shipped to this country, to be
used as prizes in the Victory loan
campaign. Vale the helmet SOU
venir.
Under pressure of excess heat I'M
der the collar a German writer
wakes indignant over the employ
ment Of German prisoners in clean
ing up the rubbish of the invaders in
ravaged France and Belgium. Ger
many's example in that line of work
is not followed strictly. There is no
starvation, no slave-driving, no
lashings, no tortures to the death, as
experienced by allied prisoners in
German hands The prisoners work
ing in France and Belgium are we'll
fed and treated humanely., Doubt
less the writer fails to grasp the diff
ference. Hence the scream.
In the early years of the war,
when cash was growing scarce in
Germany and quite abundant in
Brazil, German financiers launched
a war loan in the South American
republic and gave investors to un-
derstand that $130000,000 in gold
had been deposited in German home
banks and branch banks to guar
antee the loan" Since the war did
not pan out as the kaiser promised
Brazilian investors are anxious to
know what became of the gold. No
one seems to know. Seems to have
- spurlos versenkt -
leaving investors to hold the sack.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

stirred as If famed by the idols
monster hand seeking them.
Then, as suddenly as it began, the
noise ceased, the air grew quiet and
the feeling that something was how
ering over them passed away.
Billy jumped to his feet and flash
ed his light about. There was no
sign of that threatening hand. Bold
ly he turned the ray squarely on the
idol. There it stood, still and silent,
but some strange change had come
over it. No longer did 1t wear its
moving robe of brown; no longer
did the hundred eyes flash from it.
I'm not afraid of wood and
stone" again exclaimed Billy, and to
prove what he said he defiantly
walked right up to the idol and
stared it in the face. Then he gave
il a kick.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
SUNNY GEMS.

II don't like the way this road ig rum
said the irritable passenger.
What right have you to kick, COM
pared to me?" said the conductor. You
only have to make this trip once in 3
while. "-Washingto Star.
WELL Pat" said the visitor, I'VE must
all die once"
THAT'S phwaf bothers me-" replied the
very sick man. III OF could die half a
dozen times OF wouldn't mind it'-Bos-
ton Transcript.
He-Will you promise to marry me?
She-No, but I'd like to have an option
on you until the end of the season.
Judge.
They were two days out and the young
bride was dreadfully seasick.
Henry dear" she mOaned, IF should
die and they bury me here you'll come
sometimes and plant flowers on my grave,
won't you. "-Detroit Free Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
CHAPTER III.
The Giant in a Pit.

A LII were astonished at what fol-
~ lowed when Billy's stone hit
the idol. Each expected to be
grabbed quickly by that awful black
arm stretching out toward them in
the dark. Peggy felt something
like fingers touch her and then pass
on. All the time the alarming, whir-
ring roar continued and the air was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
Use of Cigarets.

Lincoln, Feb. 15.-To the Editor
of The Bee: returned last month
from France after serving 10 months
overseas with the United States mill
itary forces. We went through some
pretty hard fighting and suffered
considerable hardships. The cause
for which we fought was a great
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

The government has grabbed off the stock
Of German owners in one big industrial plant,
which may be a step to acquisition of other
similar property. First thing we know we will
have Uncle Sam owning lot Of things that
may oomplicate industry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

Audit of the books of the State Board of
Control will do no harm, and might even be ex-
tended to other departments of the state gov
eminent without injury to public service
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

A lot Of suspense among democratic lawyers
will be ended when the president reaches Bos-
ton and tells who is to succeed Thomas w.
Gregory in the cabinet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

The revised detective force seems to be max
ing little Roadway in the matter of overhaul
ing criminals other than bootleggers. And
every little bit helps
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

How far away is 1912 and what lot of
things we have left Misunderstanding the Bati-
more platform, which pledged its candidate to
one term only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

Marse Henry Watterson is no longer an
editor, but he still can call the turn on the
democratic party. ...-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

President Paderewski gave the American
commissioners glad welcome at Warsaw. Even
old Thaddeus would be happy to see them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

When our only living ct-president was talk
ing equally sound sense in 1916 the Omaha
Hyphenated hooted at him as a prophet OF
iIl-omen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

Senator Borah tells the president he will not
be bound to silence by means of luncheon at
the White House. Other members Of the senate
committee on foreign affairs, notably the chair
man, have yet to show such independence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY.
By DADDY.

peggy and Billy 60 with the Giant Of
the Woods on a hunt for gold. Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell shows them the way
into the hidden caverns Of the mountains.
There they find an Indian idol at which
Billy throws a stonel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

Herr ErEberger opines that the German
army was demobiized too rapidly for the good
Of the country. He is wrong; Germany would
have been far better off had the Hun army been
demobilized on July so, 1914
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-19

We are glad to have Denver and Kansa,
City represented here, that they may find ou
what a live town is like.