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Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
F1ve Farmers Tell Food Facts

Five representatives of state farm bureaus
who went to Washington to confer with Presi-
dent Wilson ate plain dinner in modest
hotel" When they got the bill of $ll they
figured that the producer of the food, the
farmer had received 81 cents of the $ll, con-
siderably less than the tip the waiter no doubt
expected.
The five farmers are right in saying that
cutting the farmers share in half would save
less than 4 per cent of the bill They are
right in the view that applying the "first-aid
remedy" of food embargoes at home ito create
and foster anarchy and revolution abroad
should not be the policy of the United States "
Strange policy" indeed, to starve in 1919 our
customers of 1920 and the years to come
This Washington dinner illustrates once
more what the World has long contended-
that the high cost of living is not the fault, or
is the fault in but slight extent, of the price
at the farm, the orchard and the truck patch.
The man who dimes at "hrst-class" hotel
knows that he pays more for the lights, the
orchestra, the location, the surroundings, than
for his food. Far more important is it that the
poor man, whether he eats at home or in the
cheapest restaurant, cannot escape the cost OF
distribution system greedy, wasteful and in
efficient
Government cannot cope with economic con-
ditions that are the result of the war, but some
thing can certainly be done about the worst
system of distribution to be found in any civil
lied country a system which not only invites
but encourages and promotes prohteering.-
New York World.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
A Luminous Example

The total expenses of the trial of Henry
Ford's libel suit against the Chicago Tribune
are estimated at fully 100000, exclusive of the
court costs, which the Tribune must pay by
virtue of the judgment of cents damages re-
turned against it.
This is whitening indictment of the admin
stration Of the law in this country, which is
not ameliorated by the fact that both of the
contestants had great wealth and resources. 1t
is outrageous that Henry Ford or any other
man should have to spend $2sO,O0O in proving
that he is not an anarchist. 1t is outrageous
that newspaper should have to spend $250,000
in defending itself in suit in which the plain
tiff's reputation was damaged to the extent of
6 cents. 1t is equally outrageous that jury
of men compelled to earn their living should
have to waste more than three months in hear
ing the testimony and arguments in case
which an English court would have disposed of
In 48 hours at most
The Ford case is luminous example of
how justice, should not be administered-New
York World
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
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1t Has Been Mentioned.

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 25.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: In reading your
protest against the enormous raise in
rents, we have not seen anything
about the flats at the corner of
Twenty and Jackson streets.
These five-room flats have been
renting for $50 per month Under
stand these are fats not apartments
and the tenants heat them and pay
the water bills, etc.
These flats were sold August l and
are now managed by C. w. Calkins
real estate firm.
August the tenants were notified
that beginning September the rent
al would be SIS per month, a $25
per month raise; a years lease re-
quired apd were given nine days in
which to notify them of their de-
cision.
These flats sold for $4,000, and
as there is nothing furnished the ten
ants, and no janitor service given,
what can be the reason for the
enormous raise? They are now
realizing almost 20 per cent on the
deal. VINCENT ], SUTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
RAILROAD MEN BUY FARMS.
Trainmen Are Heavy Investors, Real
Estate Agents Say.


Extraordinary activity in the pur-
chase and sale Of farm lands in Min
nesota in the last three months has
revealed much interesting informa-
ton in regard to the present owner
ship Of farm lands. according to
Minneapolis farm land dealers.
One fact disclosed is that railroad
men in recent years have become
heavy investors in farming proper
ties. This is particularly true of con-
ductors and engineers.
after an engineer has made daily
trips for number of years through
rich, producing lands, he seems to
become attached to farm property
said one farm land dealer the other
day. This leads him to invest, so
that when he is no longer able to
serve his company. he has an invest
ment that serves to bring him good
income in later years of life"
Railroad officials in the Twin
Cities assert that it is surprising to
know that railroad operating men are
we'll informed in agricultural mat
tiers. 1t may be, they say. because
passengers in the northwest are al
ways discussing crops; or, in the case
of freight crews, it may be because
they are responsible for the move
ment of so much grain to the mar
Minneapolis Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
Passing the Buck to the BUYER.

Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers
alike are merriiy passing the buck to the con-
sumer right now. 1t is not the high cost of
living, they argue, but the cost of high living,
that is the basis of all the trouble In a GER
tain sense this is true, but not all of the scan
dalous practices of prohteering may be laid
against the buyer.
One Omaha wholesale grocer uses for illus
tration the Scent cigar. His choice for an OBJ
Jeet lesson is not happy from his standpoint
In no branch of trade has prohteering been
more fragrant than in tobacco From the mo-
ment the first war tax was put on tobacco
products the price began to mount one mani
festation being the addition of ! cent to the
selling price where the tax was one-eighth of a
cent. Thus every time the government got a
dollar the tobacconists got seven.
But tobacco may be dispensed with, without
lasting harm or inconvenience to its USERS and
therefore may be dismissed as a factor in the
general problem. The explanation given the
investigators does not account for the fact the
selling price of coffee has doubled within a
year. Folks may prefer to purchase the roasted
and ground instead of the green berry, but this
does not explain why the selling price jumped
from 80 cents in 1918 to 90 cents in 1919.
If buyers prefer package goods it is be-
cause they have been carefully trained to ask
for them, assured of their superior qualities
and economy in the end. 1t is also true that
bulk goods of excellent grade may be pur-
chased at considerable saving, but to bring
them into general demand requires the re-
education Of the buying public.
Shoes and clothing present similar phases,
both actual and psychological. Careless ex-
travagance is 10 be blamed chiefly because the
prohteer deliberately takes advantage of this
aspect Of the case. The careful buyer may save
a little, but it will not console him any to be
told that he is aiding in keeping up the price
level.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
AT NINETY-SEVE

Oh stalwart Soul at Ninety-seven!
What Spirit doth they life secure?
Why linger at the gate of Heaven?
Do. earthly pleasures still allure!
My Spirit Guide 10 Hygeia,
Sweet Goddess Of Longevity.
Her every precept / obey,
And earth is Heaven to me.
Why did you pass the Three Score year
Lies proper end as fixed by man?
Did Euthanasia not appear,
And tempt you with sweet Lethean!
All yes, but Hygeia, faithful Guide.
Forewarned me of her base design
And babe me in her care abide,
And untold years would still be mine
But when you came to Three-score-Te
The end Of life by law Divine,
Did not your Guide advise you then
That all her care she must resign!
No law, size said, did Heaven indlte,
Twas writ by Moses In despair
When Zipporah, the Midianite,
Beset him with her every care.
By Strength you reach the year -Four Score
Where toll and sorrow waited you,
Did Hygeia still your trust lnfplore,
And promise length Of life anew!
She babe me Moses initiate,
Live with the Lord as friend with friend
Eyes would not dim nor strength aoate'
Though life to six score years extend
stephen Smith In GOOD Health
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
American Army Officer.

Brig. Gen. Harry H. Bandholtz,
who has been appointed as American
representative on the interallied mill
tary commission which will go to
Budapest to arrange terms of an
armstice, is one of the best known
officers of the United States army.
A native of Michigan, he was grad
uated from West Point in 1890 and
was assigned to the infantry branch.
He saw active service in Cuba dur
ing the Spanish war and later was
sent to the Philippines, He was sue
cessful as pacifier of Philippine
tribesmen, and enjoys the distinction
of being the only regular army Off
Ger ever elected governor of Philip
pine province by popular vote, hav-
ing been chosen in that capacity in
Tayabas in 1902. General Bandholtz
was director of the Philippine con-
stabulary for six years. In 1915 he
was made commander of the ipstruc-
ton camp at Plattsburg and later
he saw active service abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
WHAT ooMpERs NAY DO.

No man in America has greater opportun-
ity for public service At this moment than
Samuel Gompers, president Of the American
Federation of Labor. 1t would be saying too
much to intimate that he can still the unrest
in the ranks of labor, but it 10 not an over
statement to say he has greater influence with
labor organizations than any other man.
We have had several exhibitions of late Of
unruliness on part Of organized labor, local
unions refusing to listen to International Off
GERS, and in other ways showing petulance and
Discrimination to follow orderly procedure.
While the war was on the patriotic service
of Samuel Gompers was unquestionably great.
His voice and his work for America during the
last two yearsywe Of inestimabe value. This
year his time has mainly been occupied with
service in broader field, and he has but re-
turned from 4 great conference at Amsterdam,
where, to use his words, "the definite and final
reputation OF bolshevism by organized labor"
was finally accomplished. He does not come,
he says, to interfere with labor's program, but
to help his fellow unonists. This is what might
be expected of him. but it is possible he may see
way to help the union men of America by
assisting them to come to better understand
ing Of the problem of living as at present be-
fore u.s.
He may by his advice and counsel be able
to induce the workingmen of the country to
bend their efforts to the realization Of the big
opportunity before them, that of producing the
material things of which society is 50 sorely
in need. This can be done without interfering
with the legitimate program of labor in any
way. The more that is created the more theee
will be to divide, and when this is made plain
to the men who are threatening to stop pro-
duction, they may revise their program Mr..
Gompers has chance to do his country and
the world great service, and without lessen
ing the opportunity of the workers in the lea st.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
e. <zzzze FOLK, Corner 3

like Thunderbolt, all clad In armor.
Dashing pell nell across the court
yard, Storm King and his warriors
mounted small dark clouds and sped
forward to meet King Suns army,
which hea been hastily called into
action the minute Peggy had dtsap-
peared from the rainbow,
Then there was an astonishing
battle-all in plain view of Peggy
and the princess, who were held
prisoners in the court yard. Spears
glittered, burning rays of sun darted
hither and thither, lightning flashed.
thunderbolts crashed.
In the center of all this fury
Storm King and King Sun fought
each other. Storm hurled blasting
electricity, Sun met him with Bills
tering heat. From above storms
soldiers emptied whole clouds Of
water upon Suns blazing head, try
ing to put out the fires in which
lay his strength. But. glowing pow
erfully, Sun turned the water into
steam, which choked and smothered
Storms soldiers.
Billy Belgium, rushing into battle
with King Sun, found himself help
less as he lodged lightning bolts
ana blasts or heat. But, tripping
Dver cloud bank, Billy had an idea.
The clouds were like snow-why not
make cloud balls and fight with
them? AS quick as thought Billy
acted. He packed the fluffy stuff
into a hard ball and sent it flying
at Storm King. Bang! 1t hit him
in the eye. The Storm King cried
out in surprise at this unexpected
attack. Bang! Bang. Bang! Ball
after ball followed swiftly, striking
on nose, mouth and chin. Blinded
by the singing balls, Storm King
stopped fighting, and King Suns
/ soldiers rushed forward, yelling cries
of victory.
(Tomorrow will be told how Peggy
makes use Of Billy's idea In escaping from
the Storm Castlel
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
Japan, Asia and the World.

Demands from Japan that the consortum
formed by the great powers for the financing
of China do not include Manchuria and Shan
tung amount almost to notice that these great
provinces are looked upon at Toxic as pecu-
liarly under Japanese care. When it was
recognized at Paris that Japan has especial in
terest in China, the reason was supposed to be
that OF propinquity rather than proprietary
The Shantung award of the peace conference
naturally heightens the impression in Japan
that the world recognizes its claims to control
instead OF merely an interest.
Prior to the war the Japanese were active
in setting forth the doctrine of asia for the
Asiatics," and the political revolt plotted in
India was part Of this program. A Monroe
doctrine" for China also was talked Of One
of these aimed at Great Britain with which
government the Japanese were under expiring
treaty arrangements. The other was notice to
the United States that the great empire of
China was to be made basis for Japanese ex-
ploitation and strength. Some part Of this
program has been changed by the course of
the war. The revolt planned for India failed
miserably. and while the problem Of that de-
tendency is causing concern at London, it is
far from being acute. 1t is not alleged any
where that England has sought to purchase i'm
munity from Japanese interference in India at
the expense of China.
Americas interest in China is direct as we'll
as collateral. Only the strong protest of this
government prevented dismemberment Of the
empire long ago. To this country the sup
porters of the republic over there look for aid.
As the inquiry tears the wrappers off japanese
duplicity, the Importance of the Shantung
award looms bigger. Democrats may feel that
the treaty can be forced to ratification with this
section unchanged, but they mistake American
sentiment in reaching such conclusion.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
Salaried Mon Has "Stuck"

Attorney General Palmer said something
the other day when he was discussing the pro-
posed investigation into the apparently too
high cost of living. He said that while eco
nomic conditions were the fundamental cause
OF the high prices of necessities, violations of
laws designed to prevent concerted raising of
prices also might be partly responsible. and
then he went on:
There is no doubt that the majority of the
people are more prosperous than ever before,
farmers and wage earners especially. The man
who has suffered from high prices has been the
salaried man. / wish We could do something
to help him. I'm open to suggestions"
While the ones who have suggestions to
offer are putting them into presentable and
workable shape, it is an appropriate time to
pay a deserved tribute to the qualities OF the
average salaried man who has borne the bur-
den of the high cost of living incident to the
war and who has suffered perhaps more than
The men who have been in big profitable bust
ness, more than the farmer who has reaped a
harvest of gold from his fields more than the
wage Garner who has found increase after in
rease awaiting him on demand.
The average salaried man has kept on the
iob he has fed and clothed his family some
now; he has done his full share in buying bonds
and sticking away thrift stamps and in giving
to all the war causes he has pinched and econ
omized taken on extra work evenings and spent
his holidays and off-hours in the home garden;
he has done his duty in the main bravely 10y
ally, patiently. nobly.
The biggest thing about him is that he
hasn't kicked and howled; he hasn't threatened
and menaced: he hasn't bombed or bolsheviked;
he hasnt often complained. He has. indeed.
borne the middle of the big load and been a
good citizen about it. He is not whit less of
hero than some others whose work has been
more spectacular and whose suffering has been
more sanguine. He deserves tribute !-Savan-
nah News.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
Sun and Storm In Battle.
lAIHAT has become of Peggy?

Sun and Storm In Battle.
What has become of Peggy?
1t was all very simple. Al
she stood on the rainbow arch with
King Sun and Billy watching the
. whirling storm cloud, she had
grown dizzy and lost her balance
In an instant she was sliding dowr
the steeep arch at terrific speed. In
deed, she went so fast that by the
time Billy spun around in answer t.
her cry of distress she had scooted
out Of sight.
It was like sliding down a stail
railing-one that went on and on,
seemingly forever. Just when Peg
gy began to wonder how far she
would go she shot off the end OF
the arch like bullet from a gun.
aiming right for a great cloud bank
far below.
Peggy shut her eyes In fear, She
thought she was going to get an
awful bump. But no, she plunged
right through the cloud bank and
down and down, until Of a sudden
she felt a gentle thud. This was
followed by a quick change in her
motion. She was still going like the
wind, but no longer downward. Peg
gy opened her eyes in surprise. And
what she saw made her open them
still wider. She had fallen on a
small, dark storm cloud, shaped like
an airplane. The cloud was steered
by an ugly little black man.
''Who are your" gasped Peggy.
I'm thunderbolt," rumbled the
black man In a voice like distant
thunder. II don't need to ask who
you are-you're one of those Rain
bow folks. And you're the second
one who has come humping down
on my storm cloud today. Why
don't, you stay up on the rainbow
where you belong?
AS soon as he spoke Peggy knew
what had become of Princess Rain
bow. She had fallen off the arch
just as Peggy did.
What did you do with Princess
Rainbow, kind Mr.. Thunderbolt?
she asked politely, making her voice
sound just as nice as she could. She
didn't like this grouchy black man,
but when she looked at the earth,
far, far below, and thought what
an awful fall she'd have il he made
her get off his cloud, she thought it
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
Immigrant Has $4,000 Orchard.

Yakima, Wash.-Mike Tonkoff
today purchased the E. c. Van
Brundt 40-acre orchard, the Oldest
commercial orchard in this valley,
paying $4,000. The story of this
orchardist is noteworthy. Eleven
years ago Tonkoff, Bulgarian,
came to the United States an i'm
poverished immigrant. For a time
he drifted about in New York, learn
ed sufficient English to make his
way to Spokane and worked there
for a time. He came to Yakima
nine years ago and rented five-
acre place. He still is renting a 10
acre orchard. The productivity of
Tonkoff's holdings has long been a
byWord in the neighborhood.-
Spokane Review.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
1ODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Ihe Day We Celebrate.
Charles S. Elgutter, attorney-at-law, born
Frank B. Johnson, secretary-treasurer
Omaha Printing company, born 1860.
John w. Towle, civil engineer and bridge
contractor, born 1872.
DIR. Elmer E. Brown, chancellor of New
York university, born in Chautauqua county,
N. Y, So years ago.
Charles s. Whitman, former governor Of
New York, born at Norwich, Conn.,, 81 years
ago, Is.
James Couzens, the present mayor of De-
trot, born at Chatham, Ont, AZ years ago.
Bethany Storer, former United States am
bassador to Austro- Hungary, born in Cincin-
natl, u years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
A convention of Methodists was held at
Hanscom Park M. E. church, representing the
Epworth League interests of this district.
Delegates attended from Nebraska, the Da-
kotas and Colorado.
The board of appraisers of the new post
office met and agreed on the value of each lot
in the proposed site
c. NJ Haynes has returned from the west.
Miss Daisy Doane gave dancing party at
Hanscom park. Mrs. G. W. Doane and Mrs.
Charles Keller were the ehaperons.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
would pay to be unusually agree

Woulo pay 10 Do Unusually agree
able.
II took her to the palace Of the
Storm King, and that's where you
are going now" he grumbled. 1--WE
got to hurry because Storm King
has summoned his army to fight
King Sun. And what do you think
they're going to fight over? This
Princess Rainbow! A lot of foolish
bother, I'd call it."
The cloud sped forward faster
than ever. soon coming to gloomy
castle Of dark clouds. Thunderbolt
led Peggy into a court yard, and
there she found Princess Rainbow
a prisoner. Before she could speak
to the princess there was a rumb-
ling roar and the Storm King him
self rushed out of the castle doors
at the head Of his army. He was OF
monster size and most terrifying to
look at. His voice was peal OF
thunder and his eyes flashed light
ming. Around him were hundreds
and hundreds of ugly black men
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Chairman Colver of the Federal Trade COM
mission wants funds for the proposed inquiry
into the canning trade. Maybe if he digs deep
enough he may find out why the secretary of
war gave the salmon packers chance to make
double profit on the Communicated goods
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28
Curbstone Philosophy.

1t is believed that the most
philosophical remark made in any
peace crowd was the remonstrance
in London to an impatient specta-
tor: Ere, we've waited for five
years for peeace. Carnt you wait
another five minutes for the bloom
ing procession Punch, London.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

The War department seems to have about
the same trouble in getting the supplies to the
civilians as it did to the soldiers. 1t only func-
tons well when it is spending money.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Josephus Daniels has now been lulled by
the ukuleles, but we doubt if he has seen such
q hulahula as was staged when old Cap. Cook
called on King Kamehameha
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

One reason the public no longer smokes the
old-fashoned Scent seegar is because the
dealers are now selling them two-for a quarter
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

A nephew of Herr Hohenzolern, living il
Detroit has had his name changed by tn.
courts The other was too tough, even fol-
Detroit.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

that warm welcome waits the American tour
list with money. Thus one of the ancient and
profitable industries is recovered from the de-
preston of war
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Price of raisins does not depend on supply,
according to an Omaha jobber, but on the whim
of the California fruit growers combine. and
so everybody will pay more for the fruit here
after. This looks ike one spot on which the
attorney general might land with his antitrust
Ia
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

"The peak is passed" said the president
Higher prices are coming" say the food job
bers. Where does the pocketbook get off?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

England is not ready yet to receive visitors,
and therefore keeps up passport restrictions
Britannia has all the reds" she can comfort
ably care for now
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

''The old waltz is coming back" declares
dancing master. Hurrah, and let US have som,
other old customs along with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Omaha will be mighty glad to have the
president as guest on his western tour,s and
will surely show him good time if he comes
This goes without strings.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

German railroads are threatened with a
shortage of fuel and American with shortage
of help. Which is worse?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Having squelched the reds" in Europe,
Sam Gompers now has \ chance to do the
same in the home land.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Z Preachers are now talking of going on
Il strike. Only the housewives are left
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Put it in writing, says Judge Gary to the
union spokesman. This at least will avoid con-
fusion over what actually was said.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Mayor Smiths ordinance to punish destruc
ton OF food reminds US that the democrats re
fused to pass such law in the legislature o
1917.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-28

Pskov has been taken again, but we hea
nothing Of Przmysl