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Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14

trees. They were always wet. i'll
fed and cold. For several days
the men never saw the sun, and it
was light from about 10 in the morn.
ing until 2 in the afternoon. The
thermometer dropped to 50 and %
degrees below zero. There were
no reinforcements. and not sufficient
men to properly hold the lines of
communication, and there was al
ways the fear OF being cut off and
surrounded. Small attachments were
often dispatched to lone posts in
the woods 20 or 80 miles from the
main body. The enemy always had
vast superiority in numbers.
Why Were They Fighting.
Before the armistice there was at
least some Notwithstanding to
fight for. After the armistice the
men often asked why they were
fighting. They felt like they had
been forgotten by their own coun-
try. Everything they received was
from another country. Their own
country didn't seem to even know
just where they were. lfthe reports
got through. then why didn't the
United States do something" they
asked. why didn't they send re-
Inducements, why didn't they come
out and tell the boys what was
keeping them in Russia?' ("
! Against all these things the
American combatted. Whole cont
panies were cited in orders. The
Yanks fought for their lives. There
were scores OF cases of individual
bravery and heroism, such as befit
true Americans. England and
France bestowed many decorations
on the Americans. The provincial
government of Archangel wanted to
decorate every American who had
fought in Russia, but the offer was
turned down by Our "titular" COM
mander.
Don't Get Along.
There is no denying that the
American and the English in north
Russia didn't exactly hitch, but
that the American got along much
better with the French and Rus
slams. Perhaps the misunderstand-
ings that cropped out from time to
time were due to the differences in
ideals, environment and the mode
of thinking. The individual expert
ence of each man in Russia is some
thing he probably would not ex-
change for the experience he might
have received in France, yet he will
always have a strange feeling about
those boys whom he left behind in
that cold bleak land.
War itself is an atrocity. 1t is
an enormous undertaking. Mis-
takes are bound to occur. In the
stress of big things, small under
takings are bound to be lost sight
of. Now that it is all over. the boys
have come out of it with the salts
faction Of having done what the
United States wanted them to do
and having done it we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14

published in Archangel by the Red
Cross for the benefit of American
troops in north Russia, stated that
the casualties Of killed, wounded,
died Of disease and other causes,
and prisoners, was 20 officers and
$40 men. This list was published
before a complete return of casual
ties was in. and the figures do not
include men incapacitated from
duty or invaded home as a direct
result of campaign or campaign
conditions, such as she'll shock,
rheumatism, frozen and trench feet,
dysentery, etc. A conservative estl-
mate of such cases would be from
800 to $50.
As | have stated before the Brit
ish were in complete charge of the
north Russian expedition, and every
thing pertaining to it. Great Britain
furnished all of the food. ammun-
ton, equipment and supplies-in fact
everything. The United States did
not even ration its own troops. In
the beginning of the campaign the
British had few fighting troops in
north Russia, but they did have a
great many officers and nCncomms-
stoned men. Americans everywhere
were under the command of Brit
ish, and at first there was a good
bit of i'll feeling between the Eng
lish and the Americans.
A great many of these English Of
ficers had seen service in France.
Many had been shell shocked or
wounded and were perhaps UNIT
for front line service in France.
Quite number were sent home
quite early in the campaign. and it
was limited that incompetency and
drunkenness were the reasons. 1t is
significant to note that thousands OF
cases of liquors of all kinds were
shipped to Russia, but proper food
and equipment could not be brought.
Young Officers Promoted.
Second lieutenants in the British
army would be made captains, maj
ors and even lieutenant colonies
without pay and allowance) so they
would rank Americans. If there
happened to be an American officer
of equal rank with British officer
at the same place, the British officer
Immediately got a promotion with
out pay and allowances). AS one
American officer put it "the British
PLAYED lieutenant colonel or no
count" In every branch of the serv-
ice the British always managed to
have an officer of higher rank than
the highest ranking American officer.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14

Il wouldn't have my boy taught
grammar at all, if | had my way"
That's a strange idea. Why not"
~ intend that he shall be writer
of popular ongs."-Boston Tran
script via Musical Courier.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14
M II 8 | 6

Aida is one of the most gorgeous
operas ever conceived. Lavish with
a wealth Of melody, the music pos
sesses the usual skill of construction
and charm of line which is found in
the Verdi masterpieces. La b.
heme" is considered by many as
Puccini's greatest masterpiece, its
poignant beauties even surprising
those of MADAME Butterfly"
One usually sees opera several
times before one hears it, and it is
for this reason, and for the many
beauties of the music when they are
heard, that the familiar operas re-
tain their great hold upon the mind
and heart of the public. Among the
stars who will be awaited with in
terest by the musical coterie is Rosa
Raisa, the dramatic soprano of the
company, who created sensation
in Chicago and in the New York
performances of the company. The
Omaha engagement will be held in
our beautiful % municipal Audi
forum.
81 wouldn't have my boy taught
grammar at all, if | had my way"
That's a strange idea. Why not"
~ intend that he shall be writer
of popular songs. boston Iran
script via Musical Courier.
Musical Notes.
Lena Ellsworth Dale, soprano,
announces the opening of her studio
for the coming season at SIG kar-
bach block. Mrs. Dale also an
nounces four widely differing recital
programs, now ready for presenta-
ton.
Herbert Schmidt, pianist and
teacher, has returned to the faculty
of the University School of Music at
Lincoln after a leave of war absence,
during which time he was in service
abroad in the United States navy.
Lliella Allen has returned from
her summer vacation and will short
ly reopen her studio.
The Nebraska Wesleyan Univer-
sity Conservatory of Music bulletin
has been received. This conserva-
tory, under the tireless direction of
that efficient musician, Carl Beutel,
has worked out a full and system
attic plan for instruction. A gen.
eral plan of grades is pursued. it
being pointed out, however. that the
number of years for any grade can
not be specified, since so much de-
ponds upon the ability and prepara-
ton of the student. Courses of in
struction ,non the principle muSi-
cal instruments, as well as theoreti-
cal subjects, are presented.
The annual announcement of the
Red Oak Ga.) Conservatory OF
Music outlines courses of study in
piano, voice and orchestral and
band instruments, leading to teach
ers' certificates and graduation. The
names of Miss Garrett Farrell Rog-
ers, a pupil of Jean Gilbert Jones
and Cecil Bergman, and Mrs. Eva
kerrihard, a pupil of Mr.. Frank
Mach, appear upon the faculty list.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14
Rations, Ammunition and All Supplies Of
Yank Troops Were Furnished By Britain;
While France Equipped S. Men With Rifles

Engans Aange District Had Seen Service in
France Flanders We're Sent Rusas
Them Had Be Sent Home Because of 1ncom
potency DunkennWhie Proper Food Was Almost understandable
Liquor of All Kinds Were Shipped Into Russia
Sold of the Allied Campaign Forces
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14

Albert Omaha attorney who served
in
British
Omaha daily bee., 1919-09-14

Musical Notes.
Lena Ellsworth Dale, soprano,
announces the opening of her studio
for the coming season at SIS Kar-
bach block. Mrs. Dale also an
nounces four widely differing recital
programs, now ready for presenta-
ton.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
DRUGGISTS TO ASSEMBLE
HERE IN MAY NEXT YEAR
Pharmacopoeia Will Be Revised at
Session Which Is Held Once
Every Ten Years.

Leading druggists from all parts
of the country will assemble in
Washington the second week Of May,
1920. to revise the pharmacopoeia, or
record of medicines, for the United
States. The nesting is held every
ten years for the purpose of going
over and passing upon the develop
ment which has been made in formu-
lating remedies for disease.
The United States public health
service takes an active hand in the
will have one or two representatives
at the 1920 gathering. In view of
the strides which have been made in
combating the ills of life during the
past decade. the coming convention
is expected to be an important one.
Taking advantage of the assem-
bling of these leaders of medicine in
the National Capital, the American
Pharmaceutical Association has de-
cided to hold its annual meeting in
Washington the first week in May
1t is expected that fully 500 dele
for the association convention, in ad-
dition to those who will be sent here
as representatives to the convention
which will revise the pharmacopoeia.
The Washington Chamber of Com
merce. which has resumed its efforts
to make Washington a bigger con-
vention city than it was before the
war, made the announcement Of the
decision of the druggists to meet in
the District next year.
With the local hotels now in a posi-
ton to handle large gatherings. the
chamber hopes to bring many con-
ventions to the National Capital dur
ing 1920.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
SENATE PASSES MEASURE
FOR PERMANENT GENERAL
President Expected to Sign Bill To-
day to Expedite Honor for
Pershing.

The House bill comforting the per-
manent rank of general upon Gen.
Pershing. in recognition Of his serv-
ices abroad. was passed by the SEN
ate late yesterday, without debate or
a record vote. and now goes to Presi-
dent Wilson.
1t is planned to have the President
sign the bill today before he leaves
on his speaking trip. 1t Is thought
that President Wilson will send the
nomination to the Senate for con-
firmation at once. SO that when Gen.
Pershing lands at New York next
Sunday or Monday he will be the
possessor of a title borne by only
three other military leaders in the
history of the nation.
In order to enact the bill before
the President leaves. the Senate, at
the request of Chairman Wadsworth
of the military committee. laid aside
the oil-leasing bill temporarily. SEN
ator Wadsworth said he had heard
of no opposition to give Gen. Per-
shing the lifetime rank, and that 1t
would be 'the graceful and proper
thing" to pass the measure at once.
Unanimous consent was given for
immediate consideration of the bill
and it was passed without discussion.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
DISMISSES THE CHARGE
AGAINST G. L. GOODACRE
Police Judges Action in Case Is
Taken on Motion of Assistant
District Attorney.

In the United States branch of the
Police Court today. Judge Mcmahon
presiding. the case of the United States
against George L. Goodacre, charged
with receiving stolen property. on
motion of Assistant District Attorney
Todd. was dismissed.
Mr.. Goodacre was arrested June 80
and when taken to police headquar-
ters promptly produced $1,000 in cash
as collateral for his release. He en-
phatically denied the charge. Later
he put up $1,000 bond as required by
the court for his appearance. The
charge upon which Mr.. Goodacre was
arrested was that he had purcha sed
two boxes of cigarettes valued at $3.50.
which had been stolen from the Wash
ington Southern railway.
Mr.. GoodacrSs defense was that he
had purchased the cigarettes from a
business man with whom he had pre-
viously had transactions and that he
had no knowledge or means of know
ing that the cigarettes had been stolen
as charged.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
POILU, RECENT SUICIDE,
SHOWED KAISER WORD
NOT SCRAP OF PAPER

MOuLINS. France, August %
Correspondence of the Associ-
ated Press) ).-R-oul Doridot, a
soldier of the great war who
committed suicide recently, was
the hero of strange adven-
ture. Made prisoner early in
the war and sent to Germany.
he learned during the winter
of 1915 that his mother was
dangerously i'll He sent
letter to the then Emperor Will
liam asking to be permitted to
proceed 10 her dedthbed.
Well disposed that day, per
haps. the emperor granted the
request. but with the proviso
that Doridot give his word OF
honor 10 return to the camp
once the object of his journey
was accomplished. Arriving at
Basancon. he was held by the
French authorities, who were
suspicious because of the un-
precedented occurrence of a
private being released on pa
role by the Germans. While he
was detained at Besancon his
mother died.
The voyage to Moulins being
now without object. true to his
word. Doridot returned to Ger
many and presented himself
at the camp.
Il never expected to see you
again" said the commandant in
a humorous vein.
The word of French SOL
dier is worth more than a scrap
of paper responded Doridot.
Since his return to France
after the armistice he has been
brooding over the death of his
mother.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
BUYS MILK AT 10 CENTS
QUART FOR FAIRGROUNDS
Mrs. Rhodes Declares Securing of
Supply Is Result of Two
Year Effort.

Milk at the rate Of 10 cents a quart
has been secured for every one of
the twenty-five Fairgrounds in the
District, according to an announce
ment made today by Mrs. Susie Root
Rhodes. supervisor of Fairgrounds.
Mrs. Rhodes says that at present
there is an abundance of milk in the
city, and that as long as the surplus
lasts the children will have all the
milk they can use.
This supply for all Fairgrounds.
said Mrs. Rhodes. lis the continuation
of two years effort. The dealer who
is supplying the Fairgrounds with
milk told me that he would rather
sell at a loss to the children than to
turn the milk back to the farmers.
The supply OF milk seems to far ex-
ceed the demand and it will be sold at
the low cost to those who would
otherwise find it a hardship to buy
in sufficient quantities. The health
department of the District regularly
inspects all milk that we USE.
At a meeting of the playground d.
rectors in the Office of Mrs. Rhodes
this morning instructions were given
as to the use of the milk. 1t is to be
the duty of each director to see that
all the bottles are returned intact and
to keep the supply of milk away from
stores and people who could easily
purchase all the milk needed.
"It is part of an educational cam
paign," said Mrs. Rhodes. land it will
be the duty Of each director to teach
the children the value OF milk as
food. We hope that 1t will work to the
benefit of every one.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
Want All to Fare Alike.

I'VE do believe we should be given
an eight-hour day" he said, and pay
sufficient to enable us to meet the
high cost of living. A dollar goes just
as far with a private as it does with
a higher official, and when increases
are asked there is no reason why all
should not fare alike.
Il believe the privates on the force
as rule have larger families to sup
port than do the higher officials
President Draeger was emphatic in
the declaration that affiliation with
the American Federation of Labor
would not interfere to the slightest
degree with police duty.
Our understanding with the labor
people was that our obligation as po-
licemen came first" he said, "and not
only would we be true as policem en-.
but would lay no claim for pay for
overtime and would be found doing
our best at all times. whether under
ordinary conditions or in times of
emergency"
The membership of the association
according to President Draeger, is
sos. Seven men who received promo
tions only a few days ago and seven
detective sergeantS were given with
drawals. and there were four volun-
tary designations. Nineteen new mem
ing.
In conclusion. President Draeger
said it was almost impossible for a
man of family to meet his living ex-
penses on the low pay received. say
ing the city street Sweepers receive
more than the wearers of the police
uniform
Evening star., 1919-09-03
DELAY AS TO WAGES
APPROVED BY CARMEN
Night Crews of W. B. E. C. Willing
to Wait Until October in Mat
ter of New Wage Agreement.

Union carmen Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company, at a
meeting in the McGill building tday.
voted to approve the action of their
representatives in Withholding de-
mands for higher wages until Octo-
ber l.
The morning session was composed
of delegates representing the night
crews. The delegates of the day
men will meet at o'clock tonight to
vote on the committees action in
deciding to let the pay question rest
this month.
The present agreement under which
the men are working was handed
down by the War Labor Board and
will remain in effect until the end
of this month.
'.The men will take no steps to get
a new agreement before October. pro-
vided the company lives up to the
War Labor Boards ruling until that
time" said /. w. Robey. president
Of the union, which Is branch of
the Amalgamated Association of
street and Electric Railway Employees
of America
Evening star., 1919-09-03
WAR RISK CAFETERIA
OPENS; SEATS 1000
Sections of Employees Released at
Ten-Minute Intervals-Prices
Are Interesting.

The bureau of war risk insurance
cafeteria yesterday served it's first
noon day meal to large percentage
of the 10000 employees at the Airing
ton building.
The cafeteria has table arrange
ments for 1000 diners at a time. BY
arrangement with the government Of
ficials. the employees of the various
floors are released at ten-minute in
tervals for luncheon. beginning at
11:3o o'clock and continuing up until
1870 o'clock. The cafeteria is in the
immediate charge of John L. Newbold
and Miss Janet Smith. Yesterdays
menu, with its interesting prices. fol-
lows:
Relishes-Queen olives. ? cents
each; sweet pickles. 2 cents each.
Soups-Cream of tomato, 10 cents:
vegetable. 10 cents.
Meats-Tenderlom Of beef and
mashed potato, % cents; veal cro-
quette, Is cents.
Meat substitutes - Macaroni au
gratin' 15 cents; creamed egg, Is
cents.
Observation-Disclosures potatoes with
gravy. 10 cents; peas. 10 cents; lima
beans. 10 cents.
Sandwiches-Olive. cents: cheese.
cents; ham. s cents.
Salads-Shrimp, Is cents; fruit. Is
cents.
Desserts-Apple pie. 8 cents: lemon
pie. 8 cents; lemon rice pudding, S
cents; chocolate cake. 5 cents; ice
cream. chocolate. peach and straw
berry, cents: coffee. cents: tea. S
cents; milk, cents.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
POLICE INVESTIGATION
TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK

The proposed investigation of the
District police department may be
started the first of next week. Chair
man Could OF the special subcom-
mittee of the House District com
snittee is not in Washington. but ex-
poets to be back tomorrow or the
next day. In the meantime he has
Instructed his Office to arrange n
meeting of the subcommittee on Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday of n1xt
week. if the members have returned
to Washington, and IL the mem bers
of the subcommittee have not a Drevi-
Gus engagement for more important
'rommittee work, Mr.. Gould expects
to start the hearings on Tuesday or
Wedn esday.
In the meanwhile the members of
the House District committee and
many other members of the House
are being besieged by letters and per-
sonal visits from residents of the
District urging that careful investi-
cation of the police system shall be
made.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
BROUGHT HERE FOR TRIAL.
3. G. Disc, Arrested in Duluth, Ac-
cused of Complicity in Theft.

Robert G. Disc. twenty-three years
old. New Freedom. Pa. was brought
here from Duluth. Mimi, today by
Detective Morgan to answer a charge
of completely in the theft of an auto
mobile belonging to Charles G. Smith,
426 10th street northeast. The young
man was employed as a machinist in
the navy yard three months ago,
when the automobile was stolen. The
car was recovered in Pittsburgh. Pa,
where it was sold for $500.
1t is alleged that the automobile
was taken by a companion of Disc
and that the latter did not know it
had been stQlen until some time later.
Detectives Morgan and Armstrong in
vestigated and located the car in
Pittsburgh, where it was recovered.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
DEATH OF MRS. POLLOCK.
Funeral of Former Washingtonian
Held at Princeton.

Mrs. Sallie Du Bois Pollock. former
resident Of this city for forty-eight
years, died Sunday at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. Gfllett Wynkoop. at
Princeton, n. J.
Mrs. Pollock was the daughter Of
James and Harriet Yeomans Du Bois
and was born in Delaware county,
n. Y, in 1S43. She married Edie
Stewart Pollock in Lock Haven, Pa,
in 1868. and two years ater came to
this city. where they resided on Capt.
tol Hill until the spring of last year.
Since her husbands death in 1918 she
has lived with her daughter in Prince
ton.
day at Princeton. at o'clock. She
is survived by her son, Clarence Du
Bois Pollock. and her daughter.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
PLEDGED TO POLICEMEN
IN Behalf OF UNION

voicing the attitude of local or
ganized labor in connection with the
mandate of the District Commission
ers ordering the members of the police
union, recently formed, to withdraw
their affiliation with the American
Federation of Labor or take their dis
charge, Local Union, No. 80, of the In
ternationa1 Union of Steam and Oper-
atfng Engineers. last night at a meet
ing of the union in Musicians Hall.
100S E street, went on record as firmly
opposing the order of the Commission
ers and pledging themselves to stand
with the policemen's union in their
fgkt with the Commissioners.
The meeting was attended by more
q discussion Of the proposition. each
speaker eyidencing the indignation of
Organized labor at what was termed the
tyrhnnical and unjust attitude of the
Conmissioners. and especially that
Of Commissioner Brownlow. Revoiu-
tions were adopted pledging the
moral and financial support Of the
members to fight that will, If neces-
sary, carry the case to the courts, it
being contended that Commissioner
Brownlow's attitude il in direct re-
puGnance to the Clayton law. which
makes 1t prohibitive on the part of a
government official to interfere with
government employe in his rights
10 foiIeCttVe bargaining ana mem Der
ship in labor union In part the
resolution recites that:
This union indorses the position
of :the policemen's organization in
their fight for a decent living wage
and conditions. and deplores the sta nd
taken by the Commissioners as auto
cratic. unjust and discriminatory to
the welfare of the policemen, and
considers 1t as a gratuitous insult to
organized labor to state that a man
who belongs to the organized labor
movement has assumed a place where
he cannot be fair to other people, and in
the eyes of the board of Commission
ers IL not fitted to assume any posi-
ti0n in which the welfare Of the COM
munlty should be guarded"
Evening star., 1919-09-03
ACCIDENTS REPORTED.
Persons Injured in City Streets.
Child's Arm Fractured.

William A Hall. 7o4 c street south
west. received injuries to his head
and face yesterday afternoon in a
collision between his motor cycle and
the automobile of Bates Warren. 24OO
18th street, near 10th and D streets
southwest. He was given first aid at
Emergency Hospital.
George Moberly. 1401 Columbia
mobile at 14th and Irving streets
last night about $50 o'clock and
slightly hurt Robert d. Katx, 28O5
Sherman avenue, was owner and
driver of the car
While playing in front of her home
at 134S Florida avenue last night.
Alice Bailey, colored. five years old,
was knocked down by a bicycle ridden
by an unidentified white man. She
received an injury to her head and
one arm was fractured.
Evening star., 1919-09-03
SENTENCE Is SUSPENDED.
Gallagher Confesses to Larceny
But Gets Another Chance.

Justice Hitz today granted the re-
quest Of Edward NJ. Gallagher. that
he be given another chance. CAL
lagher pleaded guilty to the larceny
of twelve $50 liberty bonds. which he
sold in New York and in this city.
The young man told the court that he
has a wife, two children and a widow
ed mother. and claimed that he had
been drinking at the time of the lar
ceny and was too weak to withstand
the temptation. Justice Hitz imposed
a sentence of three years in the pen
lite ntfary, but suspended the sentence
and placed the young man on prooa-
ton.