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Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
What About the Mexican Border?

Withdrawal of another punitive expedition
from Mexico, without its mission being &C
complished, lifts the border question into
greater prominence 1t has been made very plain
that the Carranza government is too inefficient
to afford security to Americans; our own gov
eminent has done about all it can do, short of
Intervention in Mexican affairs. Bandits raid
border communities fout our soldiers, and flee
in security before pursuit. In the latest in
stance the marauders we're favored by unex-
pected and unusually heavy rain storms, but the
outstanding fact is they have escaped, and
their success will embolden others. The time
has almost arrived when a more definite and
vigorous policy must be determined upon at
Washington The Mexican authorities must be
brought to understand and accept the response
bility for the outrages but most of all, must set
about to prevent their recurrence. Failure of
this will compel some sort of action from this
side, no matter how reluctant the administra-
ton may be to move in the affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
Italy's Premier Speaks

Francisco Nitti, the new Italian premier,
has given an interview to the Associated Press
which discusses conditions and future relations
in way that should bring a cordial response
from the United States. Italy did suffer great
ly in the war, with half million dead 1000 900
crippled and with debt of $4,000, 100000, and
an annual budget taxing each man. woman and
child $4s. Size, population and wealth consid-
cred, Italy did more than its part in the great
war and its sons proved themselves in every
way worthy OF sires whose glory will never
Jade. As the Globe-Democrat observed two
years ago. the Italians will no longer be de-
scendants, mere earetakers of glorious past.
but will be esteemed for their own fortitude
and deathless devotion to the cause of liberty.
America and Italy should have the most
cordial relations and their commerce should
expand steadily. America has known too lit
tie of Italy of the 10th century but the Italians
know America. The premier himself has
studied this country at first hand and hundreds
of thousands of 1taly's army had lived and
worked in America. Every American visitor
to Italy has testified to the tremendous en-
thusiasm shown by vast crowds, declaring, in
their broken English. that they too had lived
under the Stars and Stripes and
learned to love our flag for its symbolism and
our people for their practical loyalty to its
principles. Every consideration of sentiment
and mutual profit is on the side of the closer
relations which the premier's interview frankly
invites. 1t is an invitation that cannot be de-
Gently ignored.-St Louis Globe Democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
Aztecs Had Mirrors

Crystal gazing and the use of magic mirrors
played an important part in religion and wiz
ardry in the past, and though almost every ma
ton had its own method these did not vary as
much as it would be supposed.
Thus while. Japan had in her inner temples
mirrors which only the priest saw, and which
we're always to reflect the good and the beau
tiful for the gods, the ancient Mexicans taught
that their God Texcatlipuco had magic mirror
in which he saw everything that happened each
day in the world.
A real obsidian mirror with its strange tex
tile string still attached is in the British n,u-
scum now and was used by the Aztecs and
ancient Mexcans for various purposes and very
probably for crystal gazing. 1t is much the
same as the other crystals used byc-so-called
Wizards" so far as its shape is concerned.
Even in recent years crystal gazing has been
practiced, and it is said by those who have tried
it that the mirror or crystal seems to disappear
into mist after it has been stared at in co
pete silence for great length of time, and
then-if ever-the visions appear.-Detroi'
News.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
DO NOT FORGET THE REGULARS"

Omaha 10 planning q welcome home for the
soldiers who have returned from service in
the army, whether in this country or abroad.
Every man who wore the uniform regardless
of his grade, is to be an honored guest at this
great celebration, and made to know if possible
just in what esteem he is held by the people
of the community 1t is to be regretted that
all will not have a chance to take part in this
most appropriate proceeding, but large num-
Der of Nebraska boys. including many from
Omaha, will be shut out. These are the ones
who served and are yet serving with the 'regu-
lar army" units. Many of these boys enlisted
before the draft went into effect You may
remember that for many days Omaha was right
up alongside New York and Chicago in the num-
Der of volunteers for service. Others were
taken into the First, Second and Third divisions
as replacement troops and fought alongside the
veterans in their terrible engagements from
June to November of last year. Any celebra-
ton that does not have something for these
gallant fellows is not complete success. While
but very few of them can be present at Krug
park on Wednesday afternoon, the managers
of the affair ought to arrange so that Nebraska
soldiers, wherever they are, will be given to feel
that the welcome is for them, too, as we'll as
for those who are actually here in body.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
Mr.. Ilkins as a Type.

We do not know Mr.. c. F. Ilkins whose
letter is printed in the Letter Box today, but
that is not especially to his disadvantage. A
great many good men have lived and blessed
the circle in which they moved and died in
confidence of glorious life beyond without COM
ing under the purview of this paper. But Mr..
Ilkins is SO charmingfy devoted to calling by
hard names folks who do not agree with him
that he must be presented as type of his
class. He does not know The Bee any better
than it knows him. He seizes on single edi-
toriai, the language of which does not meet
his approval to call US mean spirited" "sinall
souled," to insinuate that the course of this
paper is actuated by hatred, and that it sneers
at Woodrow Wilson because he is great
democrat. If Mr. Ilkins spoke of fuller knowl-
edge, this indictment might call for definite
plea. As it is we may reply simply that he
does not know what he is talking about
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
ODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Byron G. Burbank attorney-at-law, born
1860
William P Byrne, manager Orpheum thea
ter, born 1869.
: Gideon Robertson, minister of labor in the
Dominion cabinet, born at Welland, Ont. IS
years ago.
IONA Gale, author of numerous popular
novels, born at Portage Wis, IS years ago.
Most Rev. James J. Keane, Catholic arch
bishop of Dubuque, born at Joliet, ILL.,, e. years
ago.
Joseph T. Robinson, United States senator
from Arkansas, born at Lonoke, Ark, ~
years ago.
Mai. Robert R. Motion. principal of the
Tuskegee Institute born in Virginia, 81 years
ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
Aurora society of the South Tenth street
church held lawn social at the residence of E.
K. Long 1900 South Seventh avenue.
Major GARRISON left Saturday for the G. A.
r. encampment at Milwaukee.
Building permit was granted the Kountze
Memorial Evangelical Lutheran church to build
a two-story brick carriage repository at Six
teenth and Harvey streets, costing $4,000. The
plan is to make the repository a source of
revenue for the church.
City Treasurer Rush sold Sl87. 500 worth of
short time district paving bonds to S. A. Kean
Co Of New York -. .-.. ..-.--.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
OLD GLORY IN TRIPOLI.
Remains Of O'BannOn, Hero of 1905,
Reinforced at Frankfort, Ky.

New Castle, Ky.-After nearly rs
years of searching, the ashes of
Presley O'Bannon, heroic Kentuck-
ian, who is believed to have been the
first American to plant an American
flag in foreign soil-in Tripoli ia
years ago-have been eXhumed and
reinterred in the state cemetery at
Frankfort.
With appropriate exercises the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton recently took up the O'Bannon
remains and they were buried again,
suitably marked, at Frankfort.
Mrs. Martha Cochran, representing
the Frankfort chapter of the D. A.
r., had charge of the ceremonies
which took place in the little burial
ground at Pleasureville, near New
Castle.
O'Bannon was buried in the Pleas
ureville cemetery in 1850. according
to the inscription, almost obliterated
by time and the elements, found
upon the SMALL plain slab marking
his resting place.
From the fact there are O'Ban-
mons in Henry county who claim
kinship with Presley O'Bannon he is
believed to have been a native of
Kentucky. He was in his seventy
fifth year when he died.
1t was at the ancient city Of Der
ma, Tripoli, on the shores Of the
Mediterranean sea, in 1905. near the
close of the siX-year war with Tri-
poll, that Capt. William Eaton of
Alexandria,, Egypt, commanding a
detachment of 500 men, among whom
was O'Bannon, took the fortress.
There Captain Eaton called for
volunteers to plant the America 4
and British flags, and O'Bannon was
quickest of all those who responded,
and got the commission. executing
it, as history relates. successfully
Louisville Courier-Jou' n.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
License for Auto Drivers.

Omaha, Aug. %. 1919.-To the
Editor of The Bee: The daily
papers seem to be the only
source of up-to-date education
for many people and then there are
many others who don't read the
papers or care much about anything
except their own personal conven-
fence, but their attention is some
times arrested by large headlines
Automobiles have become so
numerous on our streets now that
without some additional control of
the average ignorant or careless
drivers, the lives Of pedestrians are
exposed to professionally great risks
every time they have to cross a
street, and even though they use
every ordinary precaution; and So
called unavoidable accidents" are
occurring daily.
Many drivers do not know "the
rules of the road and many more
have no comprehension of what
speeds mean excepting as indicated
on their speedometer. Perhaps if
they understood that six miles per
hour is nearly nine feet in just one
second, that the ordinary slow speed
Of IS miles per hour is % feet per
second. and that the speed adopted
by most of the careless drivers of
rs miles per hour is SO 2-3 feet per
second, and 35 miles per hour is
more than 81 feet per second, they
would better understand the danger
of colliding with the pedestrian
whose speed is normally less than
three miles per hour. OF course,
danger of colliding" does not refer
so much to the possible damage to
their auto as it does to the fact that
the life of every pedestrian is just
as important on our streets as it
would be in Mexico.
There are state laws and city ordi-
nances which might be effective if
they were ordinarily enforced and
the penalty was a Jail sentence. But
as q matter of fact. not onefourth
Of the auto drivers know what these
laws are nor that the courts will
finally hold them liable every time
they injure pedestrian, and re-
eardless of any excuses they may
frame up.
OF course, financial irresponsible
ity or casualty insurance companies
now shield them, and that is the
reason there should be Jail sentences
available whenever carelessness
ignorance or incompetence is evil
dent. The most practical safeguard
would be law requiring every
driver to obtain a license by passing
a rigid examination showing both
proper knowledge and ability. Such
regulations are effective in the east.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
II The Court of the Sun.

< The Court of the Sun.
NW1FT as the wind the golden
chariot bore Peggy and Billy
toward the court of King Sun. And
as swiftly the heralds sped on
ahead blowing their trumpets, and
as swiftly the soldiers of the Sun fol-
lowed after, a glittering guard Of
honor
why should King Sun want to
see u.s." whispered Peggy to Billy.
Although she spoke very low, Sun
Beam heard her.
Because he seeks your advice,
most learned princess" answered
Sun Beam. The eagle has told us
of your wisdom in ruling Birdland,
SO King Sun, being in sad trouble,
would have you aid him."
That made Peggy worry. She felt
very small compared to King Sun.
She hadn't the slightest idea OF how
she could help him. And Billy wor-
ried, too, but for another reason.
do you notice how bright and
warm it is getting?" he said. 1T
must be awfully hot close to King
Sun. Maybe we'll be burned up"
Fear not" answered Sun Beam.
The charm which made you small
enough to ride in the soap bubble
balloons will protect you against
King Suns heat, while dark glasses
will make your eyes able to stand
his brightness" With that he hand
ed them each a. pair of dark Cog
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
Fair PLAY.

A reporter in camp where a
number of negro troops were being
discharged asked one Of them what
he was planning to do when he
got his release.
Boys" said the negro, "the fust
thing after All gets nah discharge,
All goes and busts nah second
lieutenant on the nose"
ooh, no, you amt, Niger" spoke
up another, you is gwine to git in
line and take yo' turn. '-American
Legion Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
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AAs1r9Ga%
Mr.. ukins Eases His Mind.

In Train, Westward, AuE. 22.--To
the Editor of The Bee: ] protest in
the interest Of fair dealing against
your characterization of the presi-
dents answers to Senator Falls
questions as evasive. The word is
insulting. for it implies nothing less
than to intend to deceive. l am will
ing to grant that reply may not
meet the actual issue, but to ac-
cuse any man of giving an "evasive'
answer is to charge him with a
deliberate attempt to outwit and de-
ceive an opponent.
Those questions could not be an
sweped in detail, following out every
implication in less than volume
OF considerable size. The presi-
dents time is too valuable for such
an answer. Mr.. Fall has from the
first been a bitter personal enemy
like most of the extreme wing of OPP
ponents-and his questions were
framed SO as to trick and mislead
and with view to gain some ground
for future attacks. And SO, too,
with most of your comments and in
terpretative and insinuating catch
words and phrases.
You republicans are so blinded by
sheer rage and fury that youth
way that you never would act in
private life-turn everything to put
perverted and mischievous sense
upon all that Mr.. Wilson does. But
you do not have ALL or anything
like all your own party. with you. I
have the satisfaction of knowing of
men who have for a long lifetime
been devoted to republicanism. even
to what was once called radicalism,
who are as strong for the league as
1t stands as the president is
You do not believe this. but I
know it.
And you are actually by your Bit
terness and mean-spirited talk do
ing all you can do to hinder the eff
forts of men all round the world
who seek to prevent war and to
bring in Justice and right. OF course
they blunder, of course they work
on mistaken lines, of course they
have their personal weaknesses.
Who hasn't? But you carp and
sheer, and hate, and are unwilling
even to try, merely because the man
you loathe is chief factor in the
plan.
If were not an American for too
many generations, l should be sick
OF my own country and try to evade
a set of men who so outrageously
use the word patriotism" as a cover
for the merest partisan intolerance
and do so with an icy effrontery
which-if moral quality could act
physically would bring blizzard
even in these hot August days.
Poor, mean-souled creatures, as
your whole gang are!
Finally. let me good-naturedly cor
rect your spelling: It's not "Strass-
burg any longer Except in Ger
mani, but Strasbourg, and it never
was spelled with three SEES in Eng
lish. With a mind somewhat easier
l remain, sincerely yours,
C.. r. ILKINS.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
e. <22Hze folks Corner =

giles. And he was just in time. for
in front Of them doomed a grand
palace of such dazzling splendor
| that their eyes were almost blinded
as they looked upon 1t.
Putting on the glasses, Peggy and
Billy found they could gaze around
| in comfort. And they found, too.
that they were not alone in wearing
goggles, for Sun Beam and all the
heralds and soldiers had likewise
covered their faces The goggled
army made a very curious sight as
1t swept up to the palace and halted.
The heralds blew blast upon their
trumpets and the golden gates
swung apart.
Peggy and Billy alighted from the
chariot and Sun Beam led them
across court yard paved with gold
pieces and into the throne room Of
his majesty. King Sun.
And such q room! 1t blazed with
light and sparkled with rare gems.
At one end was a throne Of dia-
monds and seated on this was King
Sun in all his glory His huge body
was of gold and his head was like
a ball Of living fire. From him came
darling rays Of light which were
caught up by myriads Of mirrors
and poured down to earth through
the glass door Of the throne rom.
Sun Beam maidens, dressed In
fiery scarlet, purple, violet, crimson.
yellow, rose and pink, danced before
the seat Of King Sun. The colors
Of their frocks shone in the mirrors
and were sent down to earth with
the Suns own rays, painting the
sunset sky in glowing hues
King Sun, in spite of his gor-
geous brightness, seemed sad and
thoughtful. He did not notice the
arrival of Peggy and Billy until his
attendants raised glad chant:
Welcome. welcome welcome.
Wise and gracious one,
Come and solve the problem
OF the Mighty Sum-"
"Ah, Princess Peggy" roared
King Sun. Advance to my throne
I seek words Of wisdom from your
lips"
Rather stunned by his glory, Peg
gy grasped Billy tightly by the hand
and stepped forward.
II am in love-" whispered King
Sun, signing like winters gale.
This was such an unexpected con-
fession that Peggy giggled and Billy
chuckled. And they were not near
ly so much frightened as they had
been. II am in love with Princess
Rainbow" went on King Sun in his
big whisper. Il believe she loves
me, but she refuses to marry me be-
cause she will not hide her beauti-
full eyes by wearing dark glasses
And unless she wears dark glasses
she cannot come into my presence
without being blinded. What am l
to do?"
That surely was a question. Peg
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

gy's glimpse of Princess Rainbow
had shown that she was very pretty.
And what pretty woman likes to
hide her beauty?
But while Peggy was puzzling
over the problem, three of the
Rainbow Dancers rushed into the
throne room and fell at the feet of
King Sun.
WOE! Woe!" they walled. Our
princess, your loved one, o mighty
Sun, has disappeared"
I'm the next chapter Peggy follows Prin-
cess Rainbow into parts unknown.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Sing! your hair against his cheek
AS his life Is over thine;
Hair of amber charged with fire
Shading eyes that burn as wine.
Sing We not of yesterday,
Tales of gods nor chivalry,
Only sing of things that lie
Sleeping in life yet to be.
When the birds at last forget
To return at summers call
When the sun Is dark and cold,
And the dew forgets to fall;
When the stars are scattered far,
Still be singing. If you can:
Whisper, in the final night
Proudly. II have loved a man"
EVELYN WELLS in New Republic
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

CALIFORNIA; governor now has splendid
chance to show what sort of stuff he is made
Of The business of whole state ought not
to be stopped at the pleasure of employers and
employees who refuse to make any effort to set
tie their differences
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Mexican newspapers are quite fused up
because American troops went over the border
without permission. The Sovereignty" OF
Mexico is not so much at stake as is the safety
OF citizens Of the United States, and the weak
ness Of Carranza government has made it
necessary for Uncle Sam to protect himself.
That Is all that is involved.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Flat jewellers are not inclined to submit
tamely to the new schedule Of rents. and the
courts may be given an opportunity to say
what is reasonable fee for the use of an
apartment. The determination will interest
many.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

A Michigan man who is on trial for murder
ing a woman asks jury Of twelve women. fig
uring undoubtedly that as men usually acquit
a woman charged with staying man, the rule
ought to work both ways.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Expressed in roubles prices in Russia seem
enormous, butt when you recall that roubles
are worth about Is cents a bushel in real
money. the figures do not seem unreasonable.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Shortage of sugar is now blamed on con-
sumers, but they are getting used to being &C
cuscd OF bringing about abnormal conditions.
However, the cause may be found elsewhere
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Tucson is again cut off from the world by
railroad strike, which may give some of the
old-tmers chance to revive "Wolfville"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

: Josephus Daniels coyly leaves the question
of his candidacy to 60 from the Navy depart
ment to the White House up to the people for
decision He will get decision, all right.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

next Monday. After that you may take your
bath at home, at Jeff Square" or 60 without.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Naval officers are said to oppose the disuse
of the submarine as weapon of war. All right
but let us have no more of it on the Hun basis
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

\ If your mail carrier is little late today. do
not fret, for he is bringing home the bacon and
other things the people bought from Uncle Sam
last week.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

The punitive expedition is coming home, bu,
there are fewer bandits in Mexico than when
it started out.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
AT SUNSET.

that they are trying to show how much
! better their hindsight Is than their force
| Observation-Disclosures Age-Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Make the homecoming" celebration a
rouser. Arrange your business so that every
returned soldier may have the day off,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

If that Sioux City father is worthy of ths
name, he will make the old town lively enough
for his Grant daughter for the next few days
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Not case of contagious disease reported in
Omaha for an entire week Who gets credit,
the morals" squad or the state agents?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
DREAMLAN
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
CLOUD LAND"

Peggy and Billy. made small by saying
magic words, visit Cloud Land in SOAP
bubble balloons After seeing the Rain
bow Princess, heralds summon them to the
court Of King SUM-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

An airplane race from Toronto to New York
and return is the latest sporting event, and no
one can say what will be next. The Ayers are
making the most Of the tricks they learned
a. war
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

New York claims lower prices as result of
the food probing. May hit Omaha yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Fall blowing is great outdoor sport in
Nebraska these days.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

The new German government starts out by
SURPRISING Won Tirpitz's memoirs. As liter
airy curiosity they might be of value but as
real contribution to history they will be little
loss
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Movement of live stock does not encourage
those who build on famine to extort excess
profits We have plenty to eat if we only can
pay the price.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

New York playwrights have formed a
union" A strike by them will bring public
relief
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
SUMMER-DRIED WIT.

Hobson: That burglar client Of yours
acquitting him.
Dobson: He says l proved him so In
nocent that his pals won't trust him with
a swell joke.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Lincoln claims to have located landlord
with conscience. May his tribe increased
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

"a lobster in a hurry. waiter"
Yes, sir. I'll attend to you right away
Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26
You should know that

Austria will get the bad news" today.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Eyes, I'm the former kaiser"
shake! I'm the man who started the
flu.'-Cartoons Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Willie: Paw, what is the difference be
tween capital and labor?
Paw: Well, the money you lend repre-
sents capital and getting 1t back repre-
sents labor my son.-Cincinncati Enquirer
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-26

Smith is very old-fashoned. isn't he?''
said Brown.
He certainly is" agreed Jones. why,
he still refers to the automobile as the
horseless carriage Enquirer.