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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
FROM HERE AND THERE.

1t is generally conceded that the
best thirst quenching beverage is
barley water. Next to that comes
cold. weak tea, with a dash of lemon
juice in it.
Teaching swimming strokes by
moving pictures is new idea that
has come into practical use. EX-
pert swimmers are photographed
in action, and after studying the
strokes the pupils initiate them I'M
til the teacher is satisfied. Then
the motions are practiced in the
water.
Several years ago the largest gil
raffe in the Paris Zoo committed
suicide. She had been unhappy for
several days, and one day she killed
herself by banging her head against
the bars of her cage. The CRATES
great friend had been collie dog
that had, a few weeks previously,
been sold.
A new kind of mattress designed
particularly for use in hospitals is
made in sections, each about 10
inches square. The advantage is
that any soiled section can quickly
be removed without disturbing the
patient unnecessarily. Another adj
vantage is that one section can be
removed and give the patient relief
from the pain of being compelled
to lie on some sore or tender part
of the body.
A Partisan, with a sense Of hu-
NOR, bequeathed 800 francs to each
relative who abstained from attend
ing his funeral. Only one poor
relative insisted on following the
deceased to the grave, and her 10y
atty was richly rewarded, for by
a codicil to his will the deceased
left the residue of his large fortune
to those relatives who were prepared
to sacrifice the 300 francs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
Production the Only Remedy.

Great Britain's food controller, G. H. Rob-
erts, has frankly told his countrymen: Il cam
not honestly hold out any hope that prices
will be any lower this winter. Without in
creased production we shall never get rid Of
the burden of high prices" This truism has
many times and in many forms been impressed
on American workers as we'll as those of other
lands. In the present instance it ought to reach
them with greater force, because Mr.. Roberts
is labor" member of Parliament, union
printer and one OF the leading prewar socialist
agitators of the kingdom. AS "whip' of the
labor group in Parliament in 1ol1-l2, he at
tanned great prominence because of his radical
views 1t is possible that he has modified these
in some regards as a result of experience of
the last FIVE years. However this may be, he
is now teaching sound doctrine, and deserves
to be heard He warns the striking miners
they have a greater influence on the food sit
uation than lies in his hands, because when
they slack in their work they do harm to every
member of the population" This is just as true
in America. Every day of possible labor that
is wasted for any reason is lost forever to a
world that needs the utmost of production from
all in order to restore an equilibrium. Work
ers should give this fact full consideration be-
fore starting on strike or any other move
ment that is to limit output.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Sir Joseph Pope, who is in charge
of the Canadian tour of the Prince
Of Wales, has been under secretary
Of state of Canada for nearly quar-
ter Of century. He was born at
CharIottetown, p. f. l.. IS years ago,
and is a son Of the late Hon. w. H.
Pope. In 1884 he married Henri
cite, daughter Of Justice Tasche
reau of the Superior Court of Lower
Canada. Sir Joseph was educated
at Prince of Wales college, Char
lottetown, and entered the civil serv-
ice in 1878. He was private secre-
tary to the late Sir John Macdonald,
and was appointed under secretary
of state in 1896. He was attached
to the staff of the British agent on
the Rering sea arbitration in 1898
and was agent of the Canadian gov
eminent at the proceedings of the
joint high commission in 1S98-99
He made the arrangements for the
tour of the prince and princess of
Wales in 1901, and for his services
in that capacity received a C. NJ. G..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
| NeW Friction Over Colombia.

With the most expert biologists and fnan-
ciers of the world interesting themselves in
new sources of petroleum and an open ques-
ton in the northern part of South America
whether the Royal Dutch-Shell interests now
owned by the British government or American
interests shall come into control of such
sources as may be discovered, we cannot
afford to take any chances with Colombia.
!. Trckery at Bogota is to be feared. We know
Swhat that meant in the negotiation over
Panama.
If we are going to pay Colombia S25,000,-
1000, without formal apology but with an i'm
piled recognition that she was wronged in the
Panama matter. we must safeguard our invest
1ors in the past and our prospective investors
against unfair treatment. That safeguarding
can be done by clause in the treaty
pending before the United States senate. which
has been recommitted for the purpose
A Colombian decree "nationalizng' oil
sources. like Mexican decree of like effect.
is not open to foreign attack except as it affects
past concessions or property rights, unless it
is in the future made means of discriminate
ing against Americans in other concessions.
But fair play we must and will have, in Colon
bia as in Mexico.--Brookyn Eagle
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
Comfort for German Manufacturers.

On one of the recent dull days in the house
Claude Kitchin, who immortazed himself as
the wartime chairman of the ways and means
committee, put free trade show. He en-
tertained the members and delighted the demo-
Gratis for couple of hours by delivering an
onslaught against the republican plans to re-
store as far as possible the benefits of the pro-
tectve tariff short of general revision of the
Underwood law, which must wait for action by
the commission.
Especially did Mr. Ktchin direct his sar-
casm, his fine irony and wonderful wit against
the bill that will levy duty on chemical glass.
When the war broke out, there was no chemi-
cal glass industry in the United States. Sup
plies of this and several other kinds of glass
needed in scientific work were procurable only
in Germany. American genius bridged the gap,
and the glass industry took on new importance,
The Underwood law admits this glass free of
duty, so tariff is sought for protection by
the American makers. And this is what Mr..
kitchn so vigorously opposed. Let the glass
come in free, he argues, and if Americans can
compete with the German product, we'll and
good if not, let us go back to the prewar
status and buy our supplies in Hunland SINH
larly he attacked other measures for protective
duties, but chemical glass was subject of his
greatest stress.
1t may be justly assumed that Mr.. Kitchin
has fairly outlined the democratic attitude on
the tariff question. His party will continue to
oppose any efforts to build up home industry
if goods can be bought more cheaply else
where. The story of tinplate so familiar to all,
carries no message to this statesman, who
voted for revenue bill with his eyes shut,
and declared that he did not care what the war
cost so long as he could make the north pay
for it. American voters will be interested in
watching how far the democrats follow the
lead of Kitchin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
4. title cT6zy Corner &

ney drowned out the song OF the
mysterious stranger, and, as II freed
from a charm, the mother birds ana
youngsters darted into the fireplace
and up through the chimney to the
free air.
The whistling bird song Of the
stranger ceased at once. He ran
to the chimney and looked up, but
the birds were already rushing to
the safety Of the woods. Then the
stranger threw open the door. His
eyes fell upon Peggy. and he
stretched out his arms toward her
stretched them out as il in plead
ing.
Little daughter" he murmured
softly in a speaking voice that was
as sweet as his bird song Little
daughter, you have heard my call
and have come to me-" And from
his lips came again the ripping
melody, tender and coaxing. AS
Peggy heard it and looked into the
strangers pleading. kindly eyes, she
felt herself drawn toward him,
Hold back" warned Billy Bel
GUM, erasping her by the arm. He
is working his spell on you instead
of on the birds.
Tomorrow will be told how the mys-
FERROUS stranger seeks TO gain lovely
dauChter)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
New Deal for Farm Labor.

The old fashioned hired man has gone to
join the cowboy and the dodo. New methods
of farming introduction of machinery to per-
form what once was done by main strength,
and Improvements in general processes to
abolish drudgery, has brought betterment into
the life of the agricultural laborer. He has in
large measure attained to the dignity OF
skilled labor, and comes in for some of the ad-
vantages enjoyed by his city brother. More
than that, he has forfeited none of the oppor-
tunities and advantages that were his before.
Life in the open, regular hours Of work, whole
some food, fresh air to sleep in, all contribute
to his we'll being. and in these and many other
ways he is far better off than the mechanic
who works in the city shop, be it ever so
we'll arranged. 1t is not surprising to read that
a better class of men is being attracted to the
farms this summer, for in the new deal that
has come with changing conditions the harvest
field presents greater chance for the man
who is willing to work than any employment
the city can afford.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
FINAL TEST ON TREATY.

Washington correspondents report the pres
ident determined to make a final drive for &C
ceptance Of the Versailles treaty as presented.
Failing in this, he is said to have told Senator
Hitchcock that he will give over the entire
affair to the senate, declining to accept any
responsibility for negotiations that may follow.
His trump card is that in event OF textual
amendments, Germany will be given an op-
portunity to bargain for easier terms, and that
the United States will have to 60 hat in hand
to Berlin, to beg for peace"
Only two textual changes have been pro-
posed, these having to do with Shantung and
Japan. Americans are not all content with the
arrangement that gives Shantung to Japan, to
hold at will, nor with the provision that will
permit the supreme council of the League of
Nations to regulate our immigration laws. Spe-
cihc reservations with regard to the league
covenant have beeen suggested and will un-
doubtedly be insisted upon.
Able constitutional lawyers hold views at
variance with those the president has ex-
pressed, and especially maintain that the United
States can make proper reservations without
the necessity of sending the treaty back to
conference. AS to the likelihood of Germany
securing better terms, that is rather remote,
for England, France and Japan will be called
into the conference, and it is not probable they
will make any great concessions to the Ger
mans.
If the president is correctly quoted, the
conclusion is warranted that his impotence is
leading him to a frame of mind such when
he last took his departure for Paris when he
showed far more temper than good judgment
in his address delivered just before sailing.
He might we'll reflect on the fact that he is
not alone in either patriotism or idealsm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood, now in
his S5th year. Is the oldest member
Of the SiXty-sixth congress and one
of the few surviving civil war vet
Grams among the national lawmak-
ers. EnliSting as a private from
Ohio, he served with distinction
throughout the war, and was mus
tered out as a brigadier-g general Of
volunteers in 1865. He was twice
elected secretary of state of Ohio,
three times elected to the judicial
bench, and is now serving his sew
enth consecutive term in congress
as representative of the Ninth Ohio
district. For many years General
Sherwood was engaged in editing
newspapers in Cleveland, Toledo and
other Ohio cities. All during his
congressional career he has been
particularly active in promoting leg
isla ton in the interest of the Union
civil war veterans
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
Up the Chimney.

up the chimney.
0|NRAPPED! Our mates and 1T
tie ones are trappe!"
screamed the birds, raising a clamor
that filled the forest. But above
their cries sounded the loud, CLEAR
song of the stranger-so sweet that
even in their alarm the birds and
Peggy and Billy had to stop to listen
to it.
1t was a song OF Joy. a song of
rollicking fun, song of bubbling
happiness. There was no evil in
it-nothing of traps. or cages. or
that Bob-o-link, Catbird, Brown
Thrush, Warbler and Canary found
themselves trying to initiate it.
It's charming song" said
Peggy to Billy.
That's what I'm afraid Of" was
Billys queer answer Then, when
he saw Peggy's puzzled look. he
went on to explain: I'm afraid
it's song with a charm in it and
that charm is working a spell on
the birds. Pm going to peek into
the mystery" Billy quickly climb
ed a tree overlooking a window of
the cottage, and Peggy followed
him.
There they beheld a sight entirely
different from what they expected.
Seated within the cottage was an old
man, white haired, whiskered. big
nosed. and apparently poor. for his
clothes, while neat. were cheap and
much worn. Around him were gath
cred the mother birds and the ba-
bies, listening to him most intently.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

And they were listening because 1t
was the man who was singing-sing-
ing like bird, the melody ripping
out from his whiskers in rarest pur-
ity and beauty.
"How wonderful" whispered Peg
gy in awe.
'He may be a sorcerer casting his
spell over the birds with his sweet
singing-like the sirens Of old,
about whom teacher told us in
school," said Billy.
But teachers sirens were charm
ing maidens who lived on an island
in the sea-" argued Peggy. 81 don't
believe there ever was Whiskered
old man Siren
"Those whiskers may be a dis
guise. They look false to me-" de-
clared Billy. anyway we'd better
get those mother birds and little
ones out before harm comes to
them"
"The door is barred" said Peggy,
peeking into the window, and the
windows are covered by heavy
screens"
But there's another way of es-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
Know About Railroads.

Glenn E. Plumb, father of the
Plumb Plan" of railroad control
and an "over- night" national figure
because of his attack on the high
cost of living, is an Iowan who was
left fatherleSs at the age of 2 years
and went to live with an uncle at
Streator, H., where his boyhood was
passed. After he graduated from
Oberlin in 1891, he spent one year
in the Harvard law school and then
went to Chicago and graduated from
Northwestern university. His prac-
teal knowledge of railroad manage
ment was obtained at first hand. For
five years he was associated with a
Chicago law firm that served as
chief counsel for the Santa Fe sys-
tenn. When that road went into the
hands of receiver in 1900 Mr..
Plumb had charge of the reorganiza-
ton. operating the road during a
large part of the receivership. Later
he became associated in legal ca
pacity with the Chicago traction
companies and since 1912 he has
been engaged in private practice, a
large part of which has been in con-
nection with the affairs of the rail-
road brOtherhoodS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Setting up straw man" in the form of
textual changes may serve the democrats as
we'll as any other subterfuge to get away
from the inevitable reservations that will be
made to the treaty.. By avoiding something
that does not exist, they will save their faces,
and appear in due season with loud claims of
victory. In the meantime the good sense and
patriotism Of the republicans will preserve ma
'ionall interests against the unwisdom the
hestating1y.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
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Rebuke for Mr.. Behrcns.

Omaha. Aug. Ito the Editor
of The Bee: How easily it is for
one to take exceptions to certain ar
ticles and put a construction on the
same to suit their particular whim.
| wish simply to call the attention
of The Bee to an effusion in issue of
today from Henry G. Behrens rela-
tive to the German-American Alli-
ance. Now, is there any one outside
of Behrens who would have put the
construction on this article that he
did? | don't think The Bee had in
mind anything at all pertaining to
one contributing directly to father
or mother or sister or brother That
is humane and a duty conceded to
any relative, and he would be a
derelict if he did not pay homage
to those that gave him birth. But
Mr.. Behrens has got his wires
crossed and one would think The
Bee had reference to his family
alone. and the article entitled the
Great Mistake" was intended to
convey in general manner the Ger
man-American Alliance. pertaining
to class that is organizing to be-
little the American spirit and at the
same time placing German "Kul-
tur" ideals above our all American
ideals.
His remarks and thrusts regard
ing the treatment of the cOlOred
race and Jewish people has no bear
ing on the subject My idea would
be to turn this man Behrens over
to Metcalf and let him train him
a while, give him a few lessons in
civility, teach him to curb that
temper that he may not be tempted
further by "scalawags" to challenge
his loyalty to America. Yes, as he
remarks, the war is over and he is
we'll aware of the fact lest he would
not have been so brazen. Probably
eight months ago he would have
taken second thought before maxi
ing the present remarks. Many a
boy in khaki would have resented
his remarks in quite a different
manner than The Bee has done
]. T. WATSON, Binney St.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

cape" cried Billy. do you see
that big fireplace" He turned to
the anxious father birds. Ely to
the top of the roof and scream down
the chimney" he ordered. Scream
as If you were in trouble and beg
your mates and little ones to come
to you at once"
The father birds obeyed instantly.
Come quickly. mates and little
ones" they screamed. Come up
the chimney"
At once there was a commotion
among the mother birds and babies.
The voices coming from the CHM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
TO-DAY
The Day We Celebrate

Lee McGreer, contractor and builder, born
Louis NJ Rogers, confectioner and florist,
born 1888.
C. J. Meitzen, vice-president and treasurer
Omaha Robe and Tanning company, born 1878.
Ed Wolverton, agent New York Life Insur-
ance company, born 1873.
Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, born at Trinway, O., 4S
years ago.
Otto A. Hauerbach, author OF numerous
successful plays, born in Salt Lake City 46
years ago.
Hamilton Holt, New York editor, known as
the father of the Peace League Movement born
in Brooklyn N. Y, Al years ago.
Congressman John ]. Rogers of Massachu-
sets, who enlisted as a private in the late war,
born at Lowell Mass. SO years ago.
Jack Pickford, noted photoplay star and
brother of the famous Mary Pickford, born in
Toronto % years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
Rev. Charles Witherspoon left for the east
on two weeks visit with friends.
Many churches are holding only morning
services during the heated term. Work on the
First NJ E. church is progressing nicely.
One hundred Knights of Pythas from
Omaha attended special service at St Paul's
church. Council Bluffs.
Omaha turner's at Fremont have carried
away the first prize in the class competition.
c. J. Gromme won the high jump, the hop,
step and jump and running broad jump; Otto
Niederwieser the foot race. Casper Buechner
won second place in the pole vault Among the
Judges were George Antilles and William
S~,.-e ~ Ornahs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
May Be President of France.

NJ. Paul Deschanel, who is promi-
nently mentioned for the presidency
of the French republic in success
sion to M. Poincare, whose term will
soon expire, has been president of
the Chamber of Deputies since 1912,
Educated at the College Sainte
Barbe and at the Lycee Condorcet,
he was elected to the Chamber of
Deputies in 1885, and in 1895 he
was elected vice-president of the
Chamber. Elected president to that
body two years later he held office
until 1902. From 1906 to 1912 he
filled the important post Of rappor-
teur du budget des affaires estrang-
eres. NJ. Deschanel is a member Of
the French academy, and has writ
ten many works Of a political, as
we'll as Of purely literary charac-
ter. His oratory has all the fire of
youth, but is polished and lofty. His
grace Of appearance and manner is
proverbial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Farmers who are apprehensive as to flu
ture market prices may comfort themselves
that hunger will not vanish from the world,
and all they can raise will be needed to ap-
pease it. No Stacking on the farms. Agricul-
ture is yet as it always has been the support
of organized society.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18
Want One-Way Guarantee

Some farmers are complaining
now because they think that with
out the government-fixed price they
could sell their wheat for more than
$2.26 a bushel It's a poor guaran-
tee that doesn't work both ways
st. Joseph Gazette.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Tuesday will be busy day for the presi
dent. While he is entertaining the senate
committee on foreign relations at the White
House, the house will be taking a vote to
override his veto of the daylight saving law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Mapping an air route from Omaha to Den
yer ought to be about the easiest thing an
aviator ever undertook. All that is necessary
is to lay course nor'-norwest of Pixies Peak
and stick to it,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

One contribution to the accommodating evil
dence that high living has some effect on the
price situation is the fact that negro rolling
mill hand at Pueblo had his teeth filled with
diamonds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Ogden Armour is coming in for quite a
bit of socitude that smacks of irony The
point of the Chicago joke is likely to be
broken off somewhere
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Swift & Co. have slipped out of leather,
but this does not end their connection with
hides, the price of which is a factor in the
ultimate cost of shoes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Two Chicago prohteers have been shared
by federal grand jury. Even these are
enough to serve as an example
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Sift the recall petition thoroughly, and max
sure it is right, but do not overlook the fac
that there is a sentiment behind it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

A highly illuminated driver landed his car
in treetop in one of the city parks, again
proving the unsuitability of mingling bootleg
whisky and gasoline.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Along with the raids on food stocks in
storage must go the thought that long hard
winter is ahead of somebody
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Polite bandits are doing thriving business
n Omaha, but the polish of their manners is
little consolation to their victims
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Something is wrong somewhere. The city
tennis tournament and fair weather are an
nounced for the same week
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

General Pershing plans to visit the home
folks at Lincoln in October. This notice
ought to give Omaha plenty of time to pre-
pare for his reception here
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

The irresistible and the immoveable are
scheduled to meet at the White House tomor-
row. The result will interest the world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Suspending zone postal rates on food ship
ments ought to help little in the war against
high prices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Guessing at Omaha's population costs moth
ing and hurts nobody
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-18

Education" not crusade is the basis of
the campaign against tobacco. That is the
way the war on booze start