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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Labor's Grand Old Man

1t is sincerely to be hoped that the accident
that has befallen Samuel Gompers in New York,
resulting in the fracturing of two ribs the srain-
ing of his hip many bodily Commissions and pos
sibly internal injuries, may, not permanently IN
capacitate labor's grand old man" especially at
a time where there is such sore need for his
craftsmanship and the exercise of his great in
fluence. We use the term craftsmanship" ad-
vsedly The man who for thirty-seven years,
with only single years inermission, has re-
NAMED president of the American Federation of
Labor must have extraordinary qualities. He
has had enemies inside the ranks OF labor and
they have never been gentle. He has resisted
socialism and syndicalism. He has kept labor
from forming its own party and has thereby
accomplished far more for it through existing
parties. All who have followed his leadership
are free from the faint of bolshevism They be-
lieve in American principles and are immune
to the microbes that have wrought such havoc
elsewhere. When the war came, Mr.. Gompers
showed himself both patriot and real friend
of labor. We have but to contrast his record
with that of Mr.. Debs to realize what would
have been the peril to America had the presi-
dent of the American Federation of Labor used
his talents in similar manner. Mr.. Debs be-
gan his spectacular career by going to Jail for
violation of existing laws. He is ending it in
Jail for setting his own eccentric notions above
the laws of his country in time of war. But
Mr.. Gompers, the boy immigrant cigarrnaker,
who began agitation for the organization of
labor at the age OF IS and who has been the
recognized head of union labor for nearly 40
years, is close associate of presidents and pre-
niers and his views are respected by statesmen
throughout the world
He goes to extremes of course, and he has
many prejudices, but there is no other labor
leader of the world comparable with him in
common sense and vision and his removal from
active part in the councils Of labor would be
exceedingly regrettable, especially in this world
erisis-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Douglas County's Road Program.

Plans for paving lis miles of country roads
in Douglas county are now to be laid before the
voters for approval. The matter has been de-
bated for many weeks, and with such interest
as indicates how keenly the people feel on the
topic. Discussion of details developed con-
siderable difference of opinion as to how to pro-
coed, but agreement has been reached on this
point, and the business now is to get the whole
project up to the taxpayers. Good roads admit
tedly are an asset to any community and to a
market town like Omaha are indispensable.
Development of use of the self-propelled vehicle
as an agent of commerce has come faster than
generally is realized. The volume of trade now
carried on from Omaha by means of motor
trucks is large and is growing rapidly. 1t can
be made much larger when the hard-surfaced
roads are ready for all-year-round traffic. That
is the main advantage to be gained by the COM
munity. Three million dollars is considerable
sum to invest in public enterprise, and the
question will be we'll weighed before the vote
is cast. However, the object commends itself
to the public, and the projectors are confident
of its being endorsed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
American Army Prisons.

Mrs. L. D. G.-American army
prisons really are disciplinary bar
racks. The discipline. maintained is
not punitive but corrective, and the
men are allowed the utmost freedom
consistent with their condition of
being under mild restraint They
are employed in various ways, and
are not subject to treatment expect
ed in civilian prisons. Military reg
ulations are strictly enforced, and
unless the crime for which the pris-
oner Is held be a very serious one, he
is given every opportunity to earn
his freedom and restoration to serv-
ice through good behavior. It is
probable that most Of the prisoners
h In France for infractions Of
army regulations will be paroled or
pardoned when the army is with
drawn. Those whose offenses war
rant their long confinement will be
brought home to America. The
prison at st. Sulpice is located in
one of the most beautiful parts Of
France, with mild climate and gen.
orally healthy conditions. The Red
Cross maintains headquarters at
Bordeaux, and easily may get in
communication with any prisoner.
to furnish him with needed supplies,
give him mail, or for any other pur-
pose not against the army regula-
lions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Victory Loan Coming Slow.

From various parts Of the country come re-
ports that the Victory loan is tagging. Sub
scriptions do not come as fast or as large as
had been anticipated and considerable addi-
tional effort is needed to make the issue CO.
Some good reasons for this may be found, and
none of them based on the apathy of the people
Everybody realizes the Importance of making
this loan 4 success; it is not so vital, perhaps,
as when we actually were at war, but as the
money is called for on account of the war and
public credit is involved, it becomes imperative
that the total be subscribed. One year ago the
Third Liberty loan was closed with a total
Of $4,l00,000,000 subscribed; six months ago the
Fourth Liberty loan drive wound up with a
total of six and one-half billions; in the mean
time almost six billions of taxes have been paid
into the federal treasury. This may explain
why subscriptions to the present loan do not
come faster. A terrific strain has been put on
the financial resources of this great country, the
effect of which is being felt by all The Victory
loan is certain to go through, but it is equally
certain to be the last.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Give the Boys a Better Deal.

Every homecoming Omaha soldier has ex-
pressed himself as glad to get back, whether
from France or from an army camp on this side
And it goes without saying his relatives and
friends welcome him, and all the community is
glad to see him. But here isl cause for COM
plant. Most of our overseas men are being
mustered out at Camp Dodge, only few hours
away by train. 1t would seem very easy to ar
range the train schedule for these so that they
could reach here by daylight, and give oppor-
tunity for something Of popular demonstra-
ton. However, the army authorities have
different notion, and as result the largest
delegations 50 far sent back to Omaha from
Camp Dodge have come in the middle of the
night. In the case Of the 335th ambulance COM
pany, for example, little expedition might
have gotten them away from the rehabilitation
camp during the forenoon, and allowed them to
reach home in time for welcome and supper.
Instead they were sent away late in the after
noon by slow train. Other units have had SINH
lar treatment The home folks have waited
around the depot for hours, and been glad when
their patience was rewarded by the sight of the
loved one. Omaha would like to get a chance
to show what it can do in the way of giving
public welcome to some of these lads coming
back from war. 1t is not fair to the city nor to
the boys to land them here around midnight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
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Daylight System VIII Be Repealed.

Daylight System Will Be Repealed.
Omaha, April SOTO the Editor
Of The Bee: A few days ago the
Legislature of Illinois adopted a
memorial to congress asking for re-
peal of the so-callled daylight saw
ing law. The memorial was adopted
by a practically unanimous vote of
the members Of the legislature amid
great deal of enthusiasm. They
called it the daylight wasting law.
With rs members of congress from
the state of Illinois as starter, the
move for repeal Of the unnecessary
and obnoxious law should be given
a great impetus, and if all who are
opposed to the fad will do what they
can to secure a repeal of this war
fad, it will be carried through con-
gress with a whoop.
A memorial to congress ought to
have been passed by the Nebraska
legislature, for the people of Ne
braska are just as much opposed to
the law as are the people of Illinois.
Every organization in the state Of
Nebraska that is opposed to this
law ought to urge the six congress-
men and two senators from Nebras-
ka to vote for a repeal of this law.
1 would suggest to every person
who is opposed to this law and has
any influence with any member of
congress from Nebraska that they
use their influence at once.
The farmers Of the country are all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
A Tribute to Pershing
From the Washington Post.

With the characteristic bluntness of sailor
man Admiral Sims, in his Victory loan speech
here, gave the American people some good, SEN
sible advice. After touching upon the prone
ness of military leaders to write books after
a great war and explain how the other fellow
was at fault, the admiral came right to the point
with this remark:
Now just word about John Pershing. He
those men has been able to see one one-thous-
andth part of the operations They run across
many disagreeablc things. They may have been
charged S cents too much in canteen, or they
may have run across a Britisher whom they
had row with. They come back with all sorts
pay any attention TO that and don't pay any
attention to the people in this country who are
yapping at John Pershing's heels"
Good advice which should be followed by
every patriotic American. A lot Of things hap
pened in France which remain inexplicabe to
their commands without any apparent reason
beyond army politics. Certain divisions have
been given more desirable assignments than
others. Soldiers complain that they were not
treated fairly in many instances, failing to
receive recognition for specially good work and
having been sometimes criticised unjustly. 9th
ers have encountered delays and most annoy
ing obstacles which prevented them from par
ticipating in the big show and have come home
feeling they were not given square deal.
And in all these instances General Per-
shing is made the goat AS the commander
in-chief of the American expeditionary forces
he is held responsible for everything that has
aroused complaint. 1t isn't right or fair. His
was a tremendous task. mo military COM
mander since the world began has had to do
the stunt ne has had to d." says Admiral Sims
IF he should have done that without any mis-
takes he would be the greatest military COM
mander the world has ever heard of. He will
tell You himself he has made mistakes So have
/, but am not going to tell you about them"
The knockers chorus has swelled louder
here in the United States than in the ranks of
the army, and there are many people-not a
great many compared to the total, but too many
who have not hesitated to exaggerate the
mistakes and shortcomings of the American
army machine, heaping the blame upon the
shoulders of General Pershing. Apparently
they lost sight of the fact that the army under
Pershing made good that it accomplished just
what it was sent over to accomplish Success
is what counts in war; strategists who conduct
mastery retreats are back numbers. Pershing
and his army we're successful, and that fact
would atone for world of shortcomings, if they
existed
What Admiral Sims says about Pershing
is not only true, but it is fine, generous COM
pliment from the navy to the army, displaying
the spirit which makes America nvincible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Germang's Queer CoumterClaim

Answering the half-formulated demand of
the powers that Germany pay a minimum Of
$4,000, 100000 reparation money, the Imperial
Health Ministry"-Ebert hasn't renamed his
bureaus-hxes up for the Berlin administration
a counter claim of some 56000000,0O0 marks,
$11000 000,000 more or less according to the
value of the mark, which is as much without
a stabilzer as the airpane was before Mr..
Sperry came into the field.
So far the world has got only the barest skel-
eton of this counter claim and is strongly anx-
ious for bill of particulars, not in the interest
of serious peace negotiations, but in the interest
of world humor too long defrauded of its own
by wars and rumors of peace.
We know from an Associated Press dispatch
that the food blockade established by the pow
ers is the general basis of the Teuton claim.
We are informed that in four years 10000 per-
sons died from under-nourishment in Germany.
Also that there were 100000 more deaths from
influenza than there would have been if the
people had been properly fed. Likewise that
if there had been no blockade. The infantry
reserve was thus cut down, surely legitimate
military purpose for blockade.
The allies never thought of starting post
mortem life insurance company for the ben
eft of German claimants, so their mortality
pectation of life" in each individual case couldn't
be figured out without such tables. And the
value in marks and pfenngs of an unborn Ger
man would always be incapable of accurate cal
culation.
The last refuge of the "get-rich-quick" man,
discovered and in disgrace, is in mathematics,
in multiplication of assets by sleight of hand.
He is more entertaing than ever before, but
bit of pathos mingles in observers amusement.
Perhaps Germany gives hint of pathos, too.
Her fate as fixed by the last asszes will not
be materially affected.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
NEBRAsKA's AMENDED PRIMARY LAW.

The hullabaloo now being raised in certain
camps would give an outsider the impression
that the Temple of Liberty had been broken
into and the Palladium of Popular Government
ravished from thence in Nebraska. The warm
ing-up exercises of the democratic sachems
have been united in by others who are not so
deeply concerned in the success Of the demo-
cratic party as in fastening personal views on
the course of public affairs.
As matter of fact, the cause of the ballot
is not in any sense put in jeopardy by the pro-
posed changes in the primary law. If it does
anything at all, it puts control of politics even
more firmly into the hands of the voters by
giving them full charge of party affairs. This
is accomplished through the method provided
for election of delegates to conventions and
precinct committee members, both men and
women. At present, county committees are
self-perpetuating bodies, and the state platform
conventions and committees are made up from
delegates selected by the county committee, so
that the party machinery is not always directed
by the rank and file of the party. Under the
new law it will be. The cry that the proposed
amendments tend to restore boss rule is raised
by those who would like to perpetuate the pres
ent practice.
Nothing of serious import is lost to the voters
by having candidates for administrative Offices
nominated by delegates of their own choosing
in convention. This is practical move in the
direction of the short ballot. How it works may
be noted in the government of the United
States, under which all the administrative and
judicial officers are appointed by the president.
ot~1, vLo1> a. a.
this plan in vogue, the state of Nebraska runs
little risk in trying it.
Some of the other changes proposed will be
discussed hereafter, but for the present the vot-
ers of the state should understand that no effort
is being made to deprive them of any right or
privilege under the law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03

opposed to this law and, as I have
said before, the producers of food
should have say in case Of this
kind and not the consumers Of food.
But the farmers of the country
are not the only ones opposed to
this law. I can find hardly a per-
son who favors it, whether they live
in town, or country, or city.
Let us not destroy the fine sum-
mer mornings by calling o'clock
5 and by calling o'clock 6. AS /
said before, the morning Is the finest
part of the day in the summer time
here and we do not want it spoiled
by any fads that are uncalled for
and unnecessary.
A state farmers meeting in Iowa
also asked their members Of con-
gress for a repeal Of this law, and
feel sure that all the members from
Nebraska will vote for its repeal.
Let us all work together to secure
its repeal as soon as can be done
after congress convenes.
FRANK A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
FROM HERE AND THERE.

Uncle Sans publishing house, Of
ficialiy known as the government
printing office, Is the greatest es-
tablishment Of its kind in the world,
public or private.
One Of the most difficult walking
feats on record was accomplished by
a well-known English pedestrian
who undertook for a bet to walk 80
miles backwards in nine hours. This
he succeeded in doing, with IA
minutes to spare.
The Siamese have a curious belief
about sneezing. They maintain that
the devil keeps a large book contain
ing the names of all the people on
earth. Whenever he reads through
it, and utters name aloud, the per-
son who answers to 1t is obliged to
sneeZe.
Two members Of the British min
istry, and two only, enjoy the privi-
lege of being entitled to live rent
free during their term Of office.
These are the prime minister and the
chancellor of the exchequefe who in
habit adjacent houses in Downing
street, close to the houses of parlia-
ment.
One Of the most curious Of the in
Vulnerable varieties of fans among
the Japanese is the iron war fan.
This was invented in the eleventh
century for the use Of military COM
manders, either for direction Of their
soldiers or as shield for defense. It
is made of leather or iron.
In some countries trousers were
looked upon with disfavor for many
years after they came into vogue. In
1890, for instance, the Landgrave Of
Hesse-Cassel ordered that the con-
victs engaged in street-sweeping and
road-making should be dressed in
trousers, so as to disgust his subjects
with this form Of dress.
One of the most wonderful Of trees
Is the sorrow tree, found in ancient
Persia, which takes its name from
the fact that it blooms only at night.
When the first star appears in the
sky the first flower opens, and, as
the evening advances. more and
more buds burst into bloom until the
lovely tree appears to be one vast
flower
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
RE..<z2zhze cT0zy Co7zzm 3

greeting for Peggy, and likewise
every bird that had request to
make or problem to be solved.
AS Princess Of Birdland, Peggy was
supposed to know everything and
to be able to do everything.
Hey, hey, Princess Peggy"
shrieked King Bird, rushing up with
flock of his followers. whats my
name?"
why, King Bird, Of course" an
swered Peggy in surprise.
There, told you l was a king!"
exclaimed King Bird, turning trium-
phantly to the other birds that had
a. king do, Princess" he added.
HE rules over his country" re-
piled Peggy
Didn't I tell you so?" said King
Bird triumphantly. And that's
why I'm going to rule Birdland."
But I've been elected Princess Of
Birdland," put In Peggy
(which is greater, princess or a
king?" asked King Bird.
IA king Is greater, but"
"Then I'm ruler Of Birdland.
Princess Peggy says so. Everybody
cheer for me and bring me nice, rich
bugs to eat" r.r
Their claim rather staggered Peg
gy. 1t sounded logical, but then she
knew that just having the name Of
king" didn't make King Bird real
king.
I'VE want Princess Peggy to rule
our republic" chorused all the birds
except King Birds followers. "She
saves us from danger"
ell save you from danger. I'm
brave and strong!" boasted King
Bird.
"Hurrah for King Bird. Hurrah
for the new ruler Of Birdland,"
shouted King Birds followers, rally
ing around him.
mo, no! Hurrah for Princess
Peggy" cried the other birds.
"Pll fight you for the crown"
challenged King Bird, bristling up
to Peggy, who was too much surpris-
ed to answer at once.
But another answered for her. 1t
was the Mysterious Knight who, clad
In his gllstening armor and mounted
on his velvet-b lanketed steed as he
had been when he routed Jack Spar
rows gang, now galloped up.
"As champion of the fair Princess,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Interested In the S55th Foot
The Bee has received a letter frt

The Bee has received q letter from
a gentleman in Maryland which
ought to be Of interest to all who
are concerned in the 355th infantry,
part of the seth division, which has
! just been assigned to convoy. This
outfit contains Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri boys. The letter:
Pikesville, Md, April 26.-To the
Editor of The Bee: My brother Is
captain in the 355th infantry, and
naturally / am anxious to know as
much &c possible about this outfit.
l met Herman Lee, an Omaha SOL
| der OF the 355th, at Fort McHenry
hospital, and he suggested that your
paper would probably be the best for
me to get. There are quite a num-
Der OF men of the seth division at
our hospitals. l have invited sew
eral to take dinner at our home,
and will do what I can to make
their stay here a pleasant one. Her.
man Lee expects to get home in
time for whatever celebration you
all may have when his regiment re-
turns. He certainly looks we'll and
healthy now.
The hospital is ideally situated on
historic ground, and the view across
the water is beautiful. 1 imagine
that the boys from your locality are
very much interested in the various
kinds of vessels that pass by. There
are warships and excursion boats
fruiters from the West Indies, pun
gies, "bug-eyes," sailing canoes,
oyster dredgers, square riggers, fore
and alters, etc. Flags of all nations
are seen on the ships, Chinese flag
came In a few days ago, and we re-
Gently had a visitor from Iceland
The people Of Baltimore, with true
southern hospitality, are trying to
make the out-of-town soldiers COM
Portable. Provision has been made
to care for officers and privates,
black and white, Jew and Gentle,
Protestant and Catholic. Weekly
dances are arranged for, where SOL
diers and sailors may meet and
dance with some of our finest young
ladies' These affairs are carefully
chaperoned. A soldier can get a
nights lodging and breakfast for a
small sum at several places pro-
vided for this purpose. Balti-
moreans have been doing work of
this kind ever since the war started
and are not tired Of it either. We
are glad to have the opportunity to
honor these splendid men, no mat
ter where they come from. Yours
for the Victory loan,
FREDERICK o. SCHERF.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Rudy Cheeks SparklingE Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says Dr.. Edwards a Well.Known
Ohio Physician

Dr.F.M. Edwards for 17yearstreated
scores of women for liver and bowel all.
ments. During these years he gave to
his patients prescription made of q
few well-known vegetable ingredients
mixed with olive oil. naming them
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder.workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause a
normal action, carrying off the waste
and poisonous matter in ones system.
Il you have a pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, head.
aches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out
Of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one of
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for
time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women as well as men
take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
successful substitute for calomel-now
and then just tokeepin thepink Of condi.
don. l0c and Csc per box. All druggists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-03
Bolsheyism in the School Room.

A ruction having its roots in alienism has
broken out in the Commercial High school OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, and Prof. Ben Gassberg, his
tory teacher, has been suspended without pay.
Twelve boys of the history class signed a
statement alleging that the professor, during a
discussion of Russian affairs, stated that he was
not allowed, as teacher, to tell the truth about
bolshevsm, that the State department did not
allow the truth to be given about Russia and
that Red Cross workers were not permitted to
tell the truth. Suspension followed the charges.
Now comes the Teachers union with hot
protest against suspension, because the profess