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Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-08
Bobby.

BY FLOYD Bennett. Age 9, South Side,
Bobby was a little boy E years
old He was always speaking Of
being brave so one day just at dusk
he went in the woods. People told
HIM that he would get lost. but
Bobby did not mind He went into
the woods Finally it grew dark
and Bobby was lost. He dropped
down under a big tree and fell
asleep. In the morning lie awoke
and saw a man coming toward him.
Bobby got up and began to walk
toward him. He asked the man il
he would show him the way out of
the woods. When Bobby reached
home he ran to his father and said
he would never try to be brave
again.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-08
At the Station.

BY Pearl Williams Age IT, Cedar Bluffs
Nora and Daisy were very plea ed
when their auntie wrote to ask them
to 60 and stay with her.
They were sent by train in charge
of the conductor. and auntie was to
meet them, but by some mistake she
thought they were to arrive at 2
O'Clock. whereas their train reached
the station at II o'clock.
As they sat on the platform cling
ing to each other, and very much
frightened. gentleman noticed
them and came to the recue. When
he heard their trouble he promised
to take them to their auntie. But
first he said he wanted to make a
picture of them. The little girls
were so pleased to be taken to
auntie that they thought 10 more
of the picture; but some months
later. when they were again stay
ing with their auntie, they received
parcel. in it they found book
which they took out OF doors to
look at.
All at once they gave such a
scream that all OF their cousins
came running to see what was the
matter.
Come and lookr' they shouted.
I'VE are in this book"
And so they we're but how they
came there they could never imagine.
because they had forgotten all about
the gentleman at the station. though
he had not forgotten them.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-08
The Victory Loan.

Ernest Hug. Age 10, 1886 South la;h St
One day the teacher explained to
the children about the Victory loan.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-06-08
. t0e Bee H;% Young Busy Bee Who Practices
~ & = = re For the League of king Bees"
Stories by Our Little Folks

the gun and the savages ran. all but
three pierced with bullets, The
father went to where the dead lay
and he found many arrows and
spears but they could do no harm
then, Netty and her brother and
father saved their lives and property.
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II of 81 Aviators
Finish in Air DERBY

sHneola. \. J.. Aug. 2o-Twenty-
seven aviators had finished in the
Toronto New York aerial derby. this
morning Nine others were expected to
finish today. Fifty Seyen planes were
entered and 8 started. Sixteen were
slightly damaged.
The best record thus far is that of
Lieutenant B. W. Maynard. who com
pleted the $40 mile flight from Roose-
welt field to Toronto and return in
1914 minutes actual flying time.
Lieutenant Daniel 3. Gish made the
flight from here to Toronto. according
to unofficial estimates. in 210 minutes
and has vet to return. The race will
end at midnight.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30

stituting mot the treaty. but the truce
of Versailles and as laying the founda-
ton, for centuries Of blood letting
Wilson Sends Polish Pact.
During the day another of the treaties
negotiated at Versailles was sent to the
senate by President Wilson. 1t was the
treaty made with Poland by the principal
powers and signed on Jue IS. With it.
the president sent an agreement for
occupation of the Rhineland by tn,
United States and other powers on the
same day.
Submission of the Polish treaty. the
Rhine agreement. and other data was
requested ii letter sent to the White
House several days ago by the foreign
relations committee but to this request
the president made no reference in his
letter of transmission.
A British print Of still another
Versailles treaty. an air convention be-
tween the United States and various
other nations, was put into the senate
record by Senator Knox. An explana
tory note heading the convention said
given to the public for their informs-
ton. Mr. Knox said this plan ap-
parently had been followed out in every
country except the United States.
Other Hearts to Break.
Claims of India. Lithuania, Ekrainia.
Esthonia, and LivoEia for self govern
ment were presented. today, to the
senate foreign relations committee.
Dudley Field Malone. of New York,
representing Hindu Indians, told the
committee that if it would break the
heart Of the world TO reject the peace
treaty. ratification in its present form
would break the hearts of millions in
Ireland. Egypt and India. Great Britain
had secured a place Cor India at the
peace table. be asserted for selfish
reasons only, meantime making more
and more severe her oppression Of the
Indian people.
England wanted to get another vote
be declared but she didn't ask the
people of India to even choose the
Continued on Page Two3
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LIVE STOCK DROP
FAILS To REDUCE
PR|CESON TABLE
Consumer Not to Benefit
Till Carcasses Bought
Now Are Retailed.

Chicago Aug 2a-Although live
hogs have declined slightly better than
81 a hundred pounds in three days and
dressed beef was down So a hundred
pounds in the wholesale markets today.
with general bearish sentiment prevail
ing. consumers in Chicago had gained
no benefit from the lower prices.
The retail price of beef. pork and
mutton continued high, though mutton
was down with beef and pork ia the
wholesale markets.
The drop in live hog prices at the
stock yards, today. was about 50 cents
below Yesterdays general average.
Wholesale beef prices have shown
An almost steady decline for almost four
months" according to a statement from
Fl. L. Swift. vice president of the
Swift & Co.. today.
Our company's average wholesale
price of beef sold in Chicago the week
ending May 80 was S2o91. The week
ending August rs. it was S1754. as
against S16.63 for the week ending
August ..
This is the time of year, too. when
the heavy shipments Of grass-fed cattle
begin to arrive. Couple this with the
slackened demand in consuming centers.
caused in great part by continued agita-
tlon. and the drop IN prices is explain
ed
Mutton lamb wholesale prices also
are off considerably. there having been
a drop of about Sl20 per hudred
weight in the last week and these lower
ed prices are also no doubt, being re-
flected 10 the consumer TO some ex
tent"
Cattle sales began at around S16.75
per hundred. an average of sl5O under
prices at the close Of last weeks trad
ing.
Only the buying of more dressed meat
by the public will revive the market,
according TO stoekyard officials.
The consumer will not receive the
benefit Of the lower figures, il was
pointed out. until meat purchased dur
ing the decline is released for sale.
which will be in about week.
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PACT CHANGE GIVES
u. s. SAME VOTE AS
BRITANNIC EMPIRE
Knox Urges Rejection Of Treaty Entirely; Terms
1t Mere Truce, Eventually Unenforceable;
Means More Torrents Of Bloodshed, He Says.

Washington, Aug. 29.-The treaty OF
| peace was aggresively assailed in the
senate again today. the foreign relations
committee approving three more textual
amendments to it's provisions and Sen
ator knox Of Pennsylvania, republican
member of the committee and former
secretary of state, advising the senate
that the only safe way to deal with il
was to reject it altogether.
The committee adopted, with extend
ed debate. amendments designed to
equaliZe British and American represen-
tation in the league of nations, to pre-
vent the British dominions from par
ticipating in a league decision affecting
any one of them and to curtail the power
of the American representative on the
reparation commission. which is to col
lee. Germany's reparation bill. by de-
creeing that he shall vote only when
specifically instructed to do so.
The vote was Q to s, Senator Me-
Cumher, republican, North Dakota
standing with the democrats against the
amendment
The reparations amendment was
proposed by Senator FALL republican
New Mexico and the other by Senator
Moses, republican. New Hampshire. The
vote IN each case was 70 y. the
democrats and Senator McCumber yot-
ing in the negative.
Not Treaty; Truce, Says Knox.
In his senate address, Senator Knox
declared that the full purpose of Amer
ica.l participation in the war had been
accomplished with the armistice and
that there had been no reason for pro-
jecting the nation into the European
settlements. He said complete peace
basis could be established by action of
congress as soon as the principal pow
ers had ratified the treaty and that such
a course would free the country from
many dangerous possibilities of foreign
entanglements.
The peace terms imposed upon Ger
man, said the Pennsylvania senator.
went beyond the pale Of international
law and would be impossible of enforce
ment. He characterized them as con
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
AVIATOR FINED $25 FOR FLYING
OVER FARM AND SOARING STOCK

the farmer and his family. Levy stated
he would appeal the case.
In his testimony, Hoenaman charged
that flights over the farm had frightened
his chickens who acted .'as if the planes
were hawks had caused a hog to break
its leg and make 50 much noise he "couId
not hear over the telephone
The motor company which employees
Levi recently was temporarily restrained
from flying over Hoenaman's farm. and
witnesses for the defendant today assert
ed that Levi had not done So
Following the hearing Hocnaman
agreed to make a flight with Levi, Sun
day, according to the aviator.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
R. R. STRIKERS VOTE
J TO ! TO RESUME
THEIR JOBS TODAY
Los Angeles Men Yield Only at Eleventh Hour
After Brotherhood Members Had Gone
Back at Most Other Points.

Los Angeles, Aug. 29.-The
four local railroad brotherhoods
Of trainmen conductors, en-
gineers and firemen, following a
meeting here tonight, voted a
two-thirds majority to return to
work at z o'clock tomorrow.
The action of the men will
bring to an end a railroad tie-up
without precedent in the history
of the West. 1t caused cancella-
ton Of trans-continental trains,
kept many people in California
without mails for days and
threatened a water famine at
desert points which depend on
railroad tank ears for their sup
ply.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
FRENCH DEBATE
ON TREATYENDS
DRAMATICALLY
Score Of Deputies Drop
Intent to Speak; Vote
Backs Up Premier.

Paris, Aug. o9.-tRy the Associated
Press)-The general debate on the rat
ification of the peace treaty came to a
dramtic conclusion, this afternoon, in
the chamber of deputies, when, after a
stirring speech by Albert Thomas,
/ former member of the war council,
more than 70 deputies who were cx-
pected to take part in the debate an
nounced their decision to refrain from
speaking.
The government was plainly embar-
rassed all the ministers gathering
around Premier Clemeuceau. They con-
ferred for several minutes and. finally,
Andre Tardieu rose and said the gov
ernment had anticipated discussion
lasting well into next week, but was
ready to proceed and would require an
hour and a half.
we will listen to you" came from
all parts Of the house.
Jean Bon, socialist and extremist,
came to the rescue of the government
by the very bitterness of his attack, re-
fusing to hear Captain Tardieu or any
subordinate and calling upon Premier
Clemeneeau himself. He declared he
would hear no one else.
This made it question of confidence,
and all the governments supports raj
lied to the premier The meeting was
then adjourned until Tuesday
Ken Niviani and Louis Barthou will
speak on that day
NJ. Niyiani told the Associated Press
that he expected the treaty would be
ratified on Thursday or Friday next.
Albert Thomas advocated the ueu-
tralizatien of the Rhine valley under
occupation. with the league Of nations
in control and the capital of the leagns
at Cologne or AK La chapelle. lie de-
clared that the former German emperor
must be brought to trial. in order 10
establish full responsibility for the war.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
CONDEMNATION
Of RYAN SPRUCE
ROAD IS SOUGHT
Rival Company Says Its
Survey Was Gobbled
by Government.

Port Angeles. Wash. Aug. 2a.--
Civil court action, seeking to condemn
about 20 miles of the United States
spruce production corporations logging
railway between Joyce and Lake Pleas
ant. two Olympic peninsula points, was
filed here today by the Port Angeles
4 Grass lIarbor Railway company, The
railway was built for the government
by the Stems CareyH S. kerbaugh
corporation. TO get out airplane spruce
during the war.
According to the petition filed today.
the Stems Carey II. s. kerbaugh corpor
alton built the road over 20 miles of
right of way surveyed. staked and
adopted by the Grays Harbor railway on
June is, 1917.
The spruce production corporation at
Portland, Ore. has advertised the rail-
way for sale and has asked for bids.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
BRYAN URGES DUAL OWNERSHIP
OF RAILROADS BY NATION AND
STATE, SCORES PRIVATE CONTROL

when the private owners could not run
them. The government has been only in
temporary control. and the roads in the
hands of those who wanted to see gov
ernment ownership fail so they could
get the roads back" {
Mr.. Bryan advocated that the federal
government own skeleton trunk line
system. reaching into every state, which.
in turn. would own the other carriers
within the state boundaries. This plan.
he estimated, would cost the govern
ment four or five billions of dollars,
while state ownership would be decid-
ed by the people, who might decide for
temporary private ownership.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
STEEL WORKERS
ASK PRESIDENT
TO AVERT STRIKE
Gompers and Committee Inform Wilson u. S. Corr
poration Is Trying to Force Walkout Before He,
Can Act, by Wholesale Discharges; Railroad
Problem and High Costs Are Also Discussed.

Washington Aug. 29-Afer two days of conferences with
other officials of the American Federation of Labor President
Gompers, who returned from Europe this week rather
pectedy discussed the disturbed labor situation the country
with President Wilson today at the White House.
No made behalf Of the president and
Mr. Gompers and the labor officials who accompanied him. in
cudng of the steel workers. seadfasty refused
to discuss what had transpired
It known however, that the president asked intervene
the dispute between the steel workers and the United States
Steel corporation hours working conditions and tbs
right of collective bargaining.
Charge Effort to Force Strike
The made today by the committee of the
steel workers. who charged that the steel corporation trying
force the before the president could have opportunity
to pass upon the merits of the controversy.
In telegram to the union of steel workers at Gary nd the
committee said the workers not to strike under cir
until the strike date had been by the committee
The Gary had eephed that the steel workers being
and discharged Wholesale for the
of forcing strike.
Labor the country the subject of further
today between President Samuel Gompers and the
the executive committee of the American Federation Of
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
E EMBARGO ON GRAIN
SHIPMENTS TO GULF
AND ATLANTIC pORTS

New York, Ang. 20 Grain shipments !
to Atlantic and Gulf ports have been
placed under embargo. owing to a
shortage Of vessel tonnage and n re-
sultant overcrowding Of storage faciIi
ties. officials of the United States
Grain corporation announced here to-
night.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30

Washington. Aug. oa.-William Jen-
nings Bryan today laid before the house
interstate commerce commission his dual
plan Of state and federal ownership Of
railway lines as solution of the rail-
road organization problem.
In doing so, the former secretary
of state denounced private ownership
of the railroads as indefensihle and in
tolerable and characterized railroad mag
mates as political corruptionists.
we have never tried government
ownership" declared Mr.. Bryan. re-
ferrng to the railroad administration.
"A subsidized newspaper declares that
the government took over the railroad
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30

Kansas City. Aug. 29.-On charge 81
flying his airplane within ten feet of the
roof Of farmers house, Charles ri.
Levy. today, was fined $25 and costs
for disturbing the peace, in justice OF
the peace court at Dodson, Mo
The complainant, Fred Hoenaman, a
farmer living near Alcohol station, as.
serted that the aviator had scared his
family and frightened his stock. While
it was admitted that no law on the
statutes covered the case. Justice 81
Farmer declared that it was his opinion
the aviator had disturbed the peace Of
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labor. After these conferences Mr..
Gompers and the committee discussed
the general strike situation with Presi-
dent Wilson at the White House. mat
ters discussed including the demands of
railroad employees for increased wages
unless living costs are reduced.
Following Wilson Advice.
Some officials saw in the messages
sent to the railroad shopmen, Thurs
day and to the steel workers. today, a
disposition on the part of the labor lead
ers to follow the suggestion of President
Wilson, that the matter of wages and
working conditions be held in allegiance
until government agencies had had time
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
GOVERNORS BACK
PALMER EFFORTS
WITH. H.C.[. TIPS
Base Their Plan Upon
Greater Production
and Economy.
FAIR PRICE COMMITTEES
RELIED UPON FOR RESULTS

Washington. Aug. 29.-New impetus
was given the governments campaign
to reduce the cost Of living, at confer.
ences here today which assured the
closest cooperation between federal ano
state authorities.
Six governors, Gardner Missouri
Milliken, Maine: Burnquist, Minnesota
Mitchell, Arizona; Sproul, Pennsylvania
and Cooper, South Carolina, and Lieu
tenant Governor Mcdowell Of Montana
representing the National Conference OF
Governors, spent several hours study
ing the situation with Attorney General
Palmer and then called at the White
House to offer President Wilson the
full machinery of the states in the ef-
fort to restore a normal price level.
Capital Is Optimistic.
As result there was greater optim-
ism in the capital tonight over the out
look than has been evident in many days.
With the far-reaching state organiza-
tons carrying the message of economy
and increased production into every
county and aiding the federal authorities
in bringing to justice hoarders and prof
iteers. officials believed excellent results
would be obtained in the next 80 days,
which would avert the menace Of trans
portation strikes to obtain higher wages.
"After our meeting today with the
president and the attorney general the
committee Of governors announced, Ger
tain facts are clear:
Al. That all the people Of the ma
tion and all organizations should imme-
diately operate for the purpose Of in
creasing the production Of necessaries OF
life.
Cooperation Against Gougers.
"2. That economy in consumption and
care in purchasing the necessities of
life are equally important with produce
tion.
"33 That every agency of the federal
and state government should cooperate
forthwith to prevent profiteering.
"lhe attorney general has assured
Us that he will pursue every existing
and proposed law against all profiteers
The suggestion of the attorney gem
eral that a fair price commissioner be
appointed in each Of the states and a
fair price committee in the difference
localities Of the states, upon the nomi-
nation of the governors was advocated
Every Agency at His Back.
While the attorney general expressed
desire to rely upon the assistance Of
community efforts in the direction of the
elimination Of profiteering through local
fair price committees, he gave assurance
that when such efforts were not forth
coming and results were not satisfac-
tory, his department would handle these
questions directly.
"Thc attorney general was assured
that every state agency which could be
of service in this emergency would be
placed at his command and he was at
liberty to call for any information and
assistance he desired from the state au-
thoritics'
Results Of the conference here viii
be communicated Immediately to every
governor by Miles G. Riley, secretary of
me national conference. along with GER
tain other recommendations.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
Republicans Want Wilson to Stay Home
Senators Offset British League Primacy
VANDERBILT, JR.,
DROPS GAY LIFE
TO BE REPORTER

New York, Aug. 29-CorneIus
Vanderbilt, jr., son of Brigadier
General Vanderbilt has forsaken
Newport and its gay social life to
accept a job as "cub" reporter of
New York Herald at S25 a week, it
was learned here tonight. The young
millionaire obtained the position on
his own initiative by letter ne
wrote to the city editor of the paper.
II wanted to be a reporter" he
said tonight, "because | have always
found newspapermen to be the
brightest and most alert people |
know. When in France with the
TWenty-seventh division always
noticed that the duty calling for
service and initiative was nearly al
ways given to former newspaper
man."
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to carry out their program looking to
reduction of living costs and general
restoration of conditions to something
approaching normal.
While the federation members were
meeting with the president. the labor
situation was discussed at the capitol.
Senator Poindexter, republican Wash
ington, urged speedy action on his resolu-
ton asking the president to call a con-
ference between representatives Of
capital and labor. Chairman Kenyon, Of
the senate labor committee. said ths
house and senate committees planned
Joint action.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
WALES ACCEPTS MAYORS
INVITATION TO NEW YORK

New York, Aug 29.-Mayor Hylan has
received a telegram from the Prince of
Wales. accepting the mayors invitation.
sent by aereplane mail to visit New
York and accept the freedom of the
city" The prince said he expected to
come to the United States in November.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
Sedan Flag Day Put
Under Prussian Ban

Berlin. Aug. 29--fBy the Associated
prrss)-The Prussian government has
ordered a discontinuance of the custom
Of hoisting flags on public buildings on
the anniversary of the battle of Sedan.
lest the people regard the hoisting as
a demonstration in favor of the old
regame.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-08-30
BOOM Won HINDENBURG
FOR GERMAN PRESIDENCY

Berlin, Aug. 29.-fRy The Associated
Pressl-Thc national liberals are boom
ing Field Marshal Won Hindenburg for
the presidency in the first elections to
be held under the new constitution.