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Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
"Local Jobs for Local Men,

! The War department has called on the COM
mercal organizations of the country through
the National Chamber of Commerce to aid III
securing jobs for the returning soldiers. One
feature OF this new movement which IS worthy
OF every attention is that all organizations that
get in touch with soldier out OF job arc
asked to notify the home organization, so that
the soldier in turn may be put in touch with ms
old associations and, If possible, with his old
EMPLOYERS As the committee which has been
cooperating with the National Chamber OF
Commerce puts it.
"'Local jobs for local men, should be the
slogan used with and by the employers in order
that the returning soldiers may be impelled to
redistribute themselves throughout the country
in the ratio in which the man-power was with
drawn for military purposes, thus bringing into
immediate operation the maximum reabsorbng
capacity of the whole nation"
This is all very we'll, but the astonishing
thing is that this policy should be suggested
now after the employment service of the United
States Department of Labor, partly through the
failure OF congress TO support It and partly
through its own methods. has had to call in the
aid of outside organizations to remedy the mud
die the employment problem has got INTO. 1t
is to be remembered that the leading workers
in the draft boards here and elsewhere sug-
gcsted that whatever else the War department
did final Rehabilitation should bring the soldier
back TO his home draft board, and thus pass him
back to civil and industrial life through those
who know him. This was not done. and, in
certain large centers, the soldiers who were
helped to local jobs" were men who belonged
thousands of miles away from the places where
they received employment Consequently, this
made confusion and distress when the local men
turned up later demobilized but jobless. That
the Chamber of Commerce has adopted the new
slogan proves that the way in which the bureau
handled matters was not the part of wisdom
The thing TO do now, however, is not to cry
over split milk, but to follow out the sugges-
tions of the National Chamber of Commerce
and get the men back to home and to work at
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

M. VI live in an apartment
house. When I rented the apart
ment it was with the understanding
that l should have the first one
wanted that became vacant as the
one l took was undesirable. A de-
sirable apartment has become vacant
and the agent informed me that !
could have it in the presence of wit
nesses and asked me to find a sub
stitute tenant for the apartment I
now occupy, which l did. The agent
sent me contract to sign for the
new apartment. The party / pro-
cured to take the apartment / now
occupy saw the vacant apartment
in the meantime and rented it of the
agent before / had time to return
the signed contract, and the agent
refuses to let me have the apart
ment but wishes me to take an
other one. | went to some expense
and trouble in my arrangement to
take the apartment he promised me.
Have | no recourse?
Answer-Erom your statement of
facts think the owner of the apart
ment would be clearly liable for any
expense and trouble you went to to
procure for him a tenant for tho
apartment you occupy. 1t Is also
my opinion that an action for spe-
cific performance would lie to COM
pei him to execute the contract for
the new apartment, assuming that
the facts are such that the contract
has been partly performed on your
mart
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
Seven-Day Service on Necessaries.

Mayor Smiths statement that the police
should vigorously enforce the ordinance pro-
hibiting the delivery of ice on Sunday rs worth
ried out it may have the effect of securing the
repeal of an ordinance against which The Bee
protested at the beginning Six days of con-
tinuous work is enough for any man, and espe-
cially for the man who delivers ice on hot sum-
mer days One complete days rest in seven is
wise regulation.
But Omaha is seven-day town. Life goes
on continuously, and must be provided for. In
many lines seven-day service exist, with SIM
pie adjustment of working forces on six-day
schedule. Such rule is not impossible for the
ice companies To shut off Sunday deliveries
does not materially affect the big consumers
for they easily can store two-day supply
In the small homes this is not possible in the
extremely hot weather, when the rest day is
most needed by the workmen.
The situation in the small home is already
bad enough because of the city ordinance that
forbids the opening of grocery stores meat
markets on Sunday, thus forcing the house
holder to carry his own provisions, where for
merly he left them in the dealers cooler over
Saturday night. Now to deprive him of ice or
force him to enlarge his ice box is hitting him
a double blow. Give the small home some con-
sideration. Icemen should have their rest day.
but the people also should have their ice The
problem is merely one of adjustment of work
ing forces by the companies.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
Politics in the Peace Drive.

Some assertions made in contention for the
League of Nations have a strangely familiar
sound The advocates of the Swallow it whole
policy remind US that unless the league is
formed, another war is right at hand. Such
statements must bring to the minds similar
pleas made not so many months ago.
In 1914 the pacihcatory elements of the
democratic party began steady propaganda,
in which they were ably seconded if not sys-
tematically directed by the agents of Germany,
the purpose OF which was to keep out of war.
In 1916 their rallying cry was "He Kept Us Out
of War"
1t required no especial penetration OF vision
then to discover the immnence of either war or
gnominy Germany had murdered Our citizens.
destroyed our property, invaded our rights, and
sneered at our protests. War could only be
avoided by completely submitting to dictation
from Berlin Democratic leaders knew this, and
they also knew that if they told the truth they
would be swept from office. Therefore, they de-
liberately deceived the people as to the exact
situation and won continuance in office through
the desire of Americans for peace they could
not have
Another national election is coming on, and
we find these same INSCRIPTIONS political trick
sters tuning up to play on the same string
again. Our people do not want war; they yearn
for peace sincerely and with all their hearts.
But they have learned that there can be condi-
tons worse than righteous war 1t remains to
be determined if the sirens of the democratic
party can lull the public into forgetfulness Of
the bunders OF the last three years by singing
a sweet song of universal peace
A League of Nations probably will come out
OF the peace negotiations, but such an issue will
not free the democratic party from its record OF
incompeteney extravaganza and mismanage-
ment of national affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
CHAPTER Ill
In Pursuit of the Mob,

| u EGGY couldn't believe her eyes.
1 Never before had she seen a
knight and she didn't know that one
existed outside of story books, vet
here this champion had come unex-
pectedly to her rescue. And he was
such splendid knight too-all COW
cred with armour and with a he'll
met on his head. The visor of the
helmet was down and she couldn't
see his face, but she was sure that
he was handsome and brave.
The knights gallant steed had rich
trappingg of velevet about his head
and its back was covered with a
broad velvet saddle cloth. 1t was
a sprightly beast, too, and charged
vigorously among the revolutionists
while the knight lay about him lust
lily with a long sword. In quicker
time than 1t takes to tell the revolt
ers were put to fight.
Hi vi. You are safe, fair prin-
cess" shouted the knight.
But my brave defenders, where
are they?" cried Peggy. looking anx-
iously around. Not a sign could she
see of General Swallow, Judge Owl
Blue Jay and Reddy Woodpecker.
They had been carried off by the re-
treating Sparrows and Cow Birds.
I'VE will save Them shouted the
knight. xxi vi! Hi vi. To Birdland,
my gallant steed!"
Away went the gallant steed at
such a pace that he soon began to
overtake Jack Sparrow's mob. This
wouldn't have been so easy If the
greedy reyolutioniSts hadn't stoned
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
Mail Service Under Burleson.

A Montgomery man few days ago re-
ceived letter from his brother, written and
mailed in New York June 20, 1914 1t took
both republican and democratic administra-
ton six years to get the letter here, but Mr.
Burleson clearly has the best of it, The letter
was not delivered while Mr. Hitchcock had
it; Mr.. Burleson did actually deliver the let
ter.-Montgomery (Ala) Advertiser.
The Advertisers Joke would be good one ii
IT were based on facts; it is an even better one
because of the biunder it contains. Albert E.
Burleson was appointed postmaster general in
March, 1913 and has served continuously since
then. Therefore this long-delayed letter was
under his care and keeping from the time the
writer dropped it in the mail box in New York
until, the carrier delivered it to the proper
party in Montgomery. years later. The whole
affair is typical OF the democratic stiffness,
however.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
e. title cTozks' Corner 3

farmers think all the birds have
turned thieves" exclaimed the
knight Fair Princess, we must
drive these scamps into exile"
But first we must rescue General
Swallow, Judge Owl, Blue Jay and
Reddy Woodpecker," insisted Peggy
From the unknown have | come
to do your bidding. fair Princess"
answered the knight. 1T shall be as
you say"
Down into another poultry yard
settled the mob, but before the birds
could gulp down the food they found
there. the gallant steed had leaped
over the low fence and landed among
them. Slam, bang. clickity -clack went
the sword of the knight, raising hay
oc in the mob. Away flew the revolt
ers, but before they had fairly clear
ed the ground Peggy leaned over
and made q snatch among them.
That snatch drew General Swallow
away from the revolutionists that
were guarding him and landed him
safely on the back of the gallant
steed.
Don't let them get away" shrilled
General Swallow. They intend to
wall Judge Owl, Blue Jay and Reddy
Woodpecker up in hollow tree and
let them starve."
Hi vi. After them fast" shouted
the knight. The gallant steed re-
sponded, but swiftly as he galloped
the mob flew faster and this time it
didn't stop to steal or eat. 1t few
straight for Birdland and disap-
peared into the depths of the forest
Poor Judge Owl! Poor Blue Jay.
Poor Reddy Woodpecker! cried Peg
gy. fearing that she had seen the last
of her loyal friends.
DO not despair. fair Princess"
said the knight, 81 have come to help
you right the wrongs of Birdland,
For a moment we are baked, but
even now | have a plan to over
come ou.' foes and restore your
friends to you. Go, General Swallow.
summon here all the fighting male
birds of Birdland. Woe to those who
rise against our beloved Princess"
Bending over, he CALAMITY raised
Peggy's hand to his lips and kissed
her fingers through his visor.
Tomorrow will be told how the revo-
lutionists gain unexpected recruits)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
THE PEACE OF JUSTICE.

A lot of weak sentmcntaty is being hawked
about to the purport that we and our allies in
the war should be generous and compassionate
with the late enemy in the terms imposed in
the treaty of peace. According to this talk, we
must not load vanqushed Germany with too
great burden of reparation, and we must
not set up obstacles to its unlimited future in
dustrial expansion We should help Germany
get on its feet again as great nation and we
should open the door and offer the hand OF well
come to the new Germany, to an equal place
at the worlds council table.
People who are talking in this fashion
should be reminded that it is the peace of just
ice which was promised to Germany and that
while justice should always be tempered with
mercy, we are not called on to treat Germany
as if II were an innocent victim and we the &C
cidental victors. All we have to do is to pic
ture the conditions reversed, and try to imagine
what terms the kaiser would be imposing on US
if he were debating the words Of the peace
treaty. We have it from official spokesman
close to the imperial throne at the time Ger
many believed it was about to win out, that
no concessions were to be, made to France or
Italy or Great Britain. How much territory
Germany would have annexed, how great the
indemnites it would have exacted, what punish
ment it would have melted out to those who
had stood in the way of its ambition, no one can
tell We may be sure, however that exultant
victorious Germany, would have consulted it's
own interests exclusively.
When the terms Of the peace treaty are made
public, particularly the provisions embodying
the demands to be enforced upon Germany
and Austria and their partners, let us then weigh
them, not in rancor, not in bitterness, not in
revenge nor yet in forgetfulness, but on the
scale of even-handed justice that makes sure
that all those lives of loved ones were not sac
rifced yainly
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

The secretary OF war passed the buck" as
usual on his departure for, Europe, writing a
letter to Senator Jimmy Reed giving his eS-
cuses for failure to Immediately demobllize the
army II Mr.. Baker had been frank at the out
set, instead of needessy raising expectations
bv his statements that led folks to think that the
boys would soon be home he would not now be
forced to seek refuge behind statements that
the British refused to furnish us needed ships
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
MOMENTS OF MIRTH.


rrs wasted nothing OF pig except the
sGueal.
Gillis--I understand now that they are
oven canning the squeal and putting 1t on
the market in the form of grand opera
monograph records.--Life.
1t was a deathbed scene, but the d
rector was not satisfied with the hero S
acting.
Come onn he cried. Put more life
IN your dying. "-Film Fun.
How late shall you remain at your
hummer cottage this year,"
ASK the cook. Boston Transcript.
Fond Mamma-You are an authority on
plants, Mr.. Smith. Is it true there are
ONE creepers about a house that are
rery annoying in their habits?
Crusty Bachelor-Yes. madam; babies,
Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

several times to swoop down on
poultry yards and steal the food
Of startled chickens. Once, even. they
swept over a field where a farmer
was planting his seed, and right be-
fore his eyes they grabbed up the
seed he had soWed and sped away
with haunting cries.
1.-THE rascals! They will make the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Mayor Smith still clpgs to the belief that
one way to bring down the cost of brick in
Omaha is to make more brick to which pur
pose he devotes lot of otherwise useless and
unsightly claybanks, If the high banks along
some of the streets can be converted into sky
scrapers by the simple process the mayor sug
gests, it would seem worth trying.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

With the railroad operating deficit increas
ing each day, the public may be pardoned for
expressing astonishment at the announcement
from the office of Walker D. Hines that an
other increase in wages is coming soon, This
is the real beauty OF having Uncle Sam foot the
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Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
Contract For Sale of Real Estate.


e. BIS a contract legal where
husband signs lease to tract of
land to party to improve and have
all crops from same with the privi-
lege Of buying it at stated price
when conditions of the lease are
completed. The lessor agreeing TO
give a deed. but his wife does not
sign the contract or lease?
Answer--A contract for the sale or
lease of land does not have to be
signed by the lessor or vendors
wife, and court of equity will de-
cree specific performance where the
contract was otherwise valid.
What states do not require sigma
lures Of wife to land owned by hus-
band?
Answer-Texas is the only state I
know of, although there may be
others.
What is the legal share of wife
in Nebraska?
! AnsWer-By this question | as
sumo that you mean what share she
would inherit upon the death of her
husband This would depend en-
tirely upon whether or not there
were any children or whether she
was the mother of all the children
of the deceased. In the event that
there were no children her interest
would be one-half and from fourth
to a third, depending on how many
children and what her relation is to
them.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Ninety Omaha boys in one bunch make quite
a showing, even where Yankee, soldiers are as
plentiful as they are in French back areas now.
They will get cordial welcome home some day.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Now that everybody has endorsed the ar
gonne Drive" along the river bank as APP
propriate memorial to our soldiers, what about
building it? Omaha has enough such projects
up in the air to keep all hands at work for a
generation.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
TODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Rev. Robert L. Wheeler, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. South Side, born 1851
Hon. Walter E. Foster, premier of New
Brunswick, born at St. Martins, n B., As years
ago
DR. Raymond A. Pearson, president of Iowa
State College OF Agriculture, born at Evans
vile, Ind. 46 years ago.
Park Trammell junior United States senator
from Florida, born in Polk county. Fla, 43
years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Bavaran bolsheviki plan to 60 the limit in
their program. If they succeed, sunny southern
Germany will be quite as happy and prosperous
as Russia.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Boyd's opera house has been incorporated
with these incorporators: James E. Boyd, E. L.
Bierbower, Charles Ogden, Thomas F Boyd
and D. w. Haynes
The Omaha base ball team beat Kansas City,
pounding them up to score of 4 to 2.
The criticism of the Albani concert ranks
that artist as second only to Patti in the realms
of music.
K. S. Mcintosh, assistant cashier of the New
York Life Insurance company here has resigned
to become agency inspector for Iowa for the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company.
district convention of the w. c. I. u,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

France is now said to be fighting both friend
and foe, but this is probably libel on France.
All the French want is security.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Our affairs are rapidly getting back to nor
NAL, the announcement being made that the
Georgia peach crop is killed by the cold snap
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
Contract.

L. LII ordered a piece Of furni-
ture made by a contractor or car
penter and it was to cost me $1,000,
but he made it different than /
wanted it and asks more money for
it now. Can he collect the price he
wants for it and can he make me
take it, which l have refused to do :?
AnsWer-On the facts stated you
have perfect right to refuse ac-
ceptance Of the piece of furniture if
it Is not what you ordered or if the
price is more than you agreed to
pay.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

When the innocent farmer brings the cit,
siren into court to recover the money he spen
on her. it is time for movie men to change reels
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

A correspondent wants to know why Secre
tary Baker should go to France again at thi
time. We confess inability to answer this.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

If President Wilson is not blutfing, and the
stories from Paris are substantially correct, we
may hear that the Peace conference is about to
cease comforting, and get down to brass tacks.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Jimmy Gerard proposes that the kaiser be
exiled to some nice Lonesome" town. Nominal
tons are now in order
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

City employees who went to war ought tc
have the old job or better one as soon as
they show up for work.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

If the Victory loan does not 60 through will
a whoop, it will not be for lack OF whoopint
it up.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

League or war" would sound better if tn,
public had not heard democratic promises be
fore.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Johnny" Maher is coming home if proof
that the war is over were really wanted
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
"THE MYSTERIOUS KNIGHT
BY DADDY

tJack Sparrow leads a revolt in Bird
land. His followers capture Peggy, but she
Is rescued by a mysterious knight)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Let the eagle scream agan-an American
army officer has won tennis match in Lunnon
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

1t may be little early to start, but the gov
eminent again advises the people to swat the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Michganders stick TO all or nothing on pro-
hibition. 1t is just as we'll
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-09

Tomorrow will be told how the revo-
utionists gain unexpected recruits)
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
IoWANs PAID FOR SAVING
More Than $4,000, 900 viii Be Turned
Over by Y. S. for Thrift in Ono
Year, II Stamps Are Held.

More than $9,OO0,0O0 will be paid to
the people Of Iowa by the United
States government for their thrift dur
ing 1918, if the War Savings and
Thrift stamps sold in the state last
year are held by buyers until maturity,
according to an estimate made at state
headquarters of the Iowa War Saw
ings committee.
This sum, representing the interest
on war savings alone, shows the great
Importance Of aggregate saving In
small amounts, and as well, the indi'
vidual advantage to the person who In
vests a part of his. savings in inter-
est-bearing securities. t,, 49, .u5. +.
The people of Iowa In 1918 bought
nearly 47,OOO,0OO Thrift and War Saw
ings stamps, and 1t is reasonable to
believe the lessons Of thrift and saw
ing learned then will result in a far
greater amount of sales this year. II
this Is the case, the government Will
be called TO pay to the people OF the
state for their thrift in 1919 probably
q good deal more than $1O,0OO,OOO.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
BUDGET Plan Popular.

The budget plan for both individ-
nails and families, through which the
Iowa War Savings committee expects
to build up savings system in the
state which will enable it to 60 "over
the top" in War and Thrift stamp
sales this year without any forced
drives. is taking root rapidly in many
sections of the state. .... A.. ,,s,s
Some of the leading newspapers
have taken up the budget idea and are
showing their readers. with figures
just what certain incomes should per-
NIT In the way Of savings, basing esti-
mates on local costs Of food, clothing,
rents and incidental expenses for the
ordinary wage Garner or family.
These newspapers are giving the pub
lie. valuable information and at the
same time helping to build up a COM
munity in which the spenders are
gradually being turned into savers.
State headquarters of the Iowa War
Savings organization, 208 Sixth ave-
nue., Des, Moines, Is. receiving daily in
quiries regarding the budget system
and sample budget covering incomes
from $500 to $4,000. .- ..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-09
New Surgical Battle Formation.

The French Aid Society for Wound
ed Soldiers (Societe Franchise de Sc
cours aux Blesses Militaires) has de-
viscd a new type Of surgical ambu-
lance which meets the needs arising
during active military operations. This
ambulance can be advanced and
moved back quickly, being essentially
different from those in use for some
months. Furthermore, 1t enables the
surgeons to render speedy, immediate
and complete service to patients with
extensive wounds Of the thorax, abdo-
men or head. 1t consists Of a number
Of large tents, one serving as a sale
de triage, second for local admins
tration, another for preparing the
wounded for operation, fourth for
photography; an operating tent, CON
nected with the ,sterilizer cannon,
which contains two autoclaves, and,
finally, the disqualification or ward
tents. For transport, the whole out
fit is carried in two camions or trucks
and two trailers.