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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
Fighting the White Plague.

While effort more or less sporadic, directed
sometimes with and sometimes without high
intelligence, is being made to rid the earth of
various of its ills, the national organization for
combating tuberculosis steadily pursues its
campaign. This was carefully marked out long
ago, when it had been fairly determined that the
disease is preventabe and even durable. Ex-
perence has brought about various modifca-
tons in detail, as better ways of doing the work
have been discovered or developed, but the main
purpose is unchanged
One of the most deplorabe sequels of the
war is the increase of tuberculosis in Eu-
ropean countries. This was inevitable, because
of the condition Of undernourishment and con-
seduent lessing of the dsease-resistive quality
of the inhabitants of the war-stricken lands,
Danger to America is recognized in the fact
that the diseas is increasing in Europe. A more
immediate and nsidious danger is the apathy
of our own people. A few years ago the coun-
try was thoroughly aroused by campaign Of
intensive education, and much of good came
from the agitation, but now that the populace
has in sense become familiar with the disease,
its presence no longer excites the dread that
once accompanied it. Out of this has come a
sense not of security but of indifference, and
not little of the benefit of public education
has thus been lost.
The Society," for the Study and Prevention of
tuberculosis is active, however, energetically
and persistently combating the disease to
which is ascribed 10000 useless deaths an
nually.in the United States Its work does not.
interfere with nor duplicate that of any of the
other moves for relieving mankind OF affection,
and so deserves the hearty support of those
who really are concerned for the welfare of hui
manity
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
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HAMMER, MaV~~e'|l !
By Arthur Brooks Baker mDSSA Wls9l
JOHN A. SWANSON.
Blu Arthur Brooks Baker n

When Adam was the only man, the first and
foremost chief, sartorial simplicity was great
beyond belief. He grabbed suit of hand-me-
down from off the nearest tree and said cts
very cheap and plenty good enough for me- -
He didn't sing of Shannon some other Irish
scene. but he's the lad who set the styles in
wearin' of the green.
But since that gay and happy time the
ruthless hand of fate has gone and changed the
simple styles and brought them up to date. The
noise upon the street would be uproarious and
big if any one appeared in clothes he gathered
from the fig. We want to be respondent beaus
and charm the giddy bellies, wherefore we buy
the garnishments that John A. Swanson sells.
He always has the kind of clothes that never
lose their grip and never queer their owner with
disconcerting rip; that never cast their buttons
as the forest casts the leaf and bring the wearer
face to face with deep and sudden grief He
keeps the kind of pants in which person climbs
the fence in perfect nonchalance and with
serenest confidence.
His big Nebraska Clothing house is widely
known to fame, but it is only one with which
he's played the clothing game. He started here
when Omaha was young and full Of grass and
proved himself business man of quality and
class. He's built successive businesses in
clothing for the gents, and gathered as the
years rolled by stately recompense
Next Subject-E. E. Calvin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
Ending War by Resolution.

A difference of opinion has arisen in congress
as to which of two ways to 60 about ending the
war with Germany and Austria by resolution.
The course suggested as an alternative to ratf-
cation of the peace treaty. Democrats express
the opinion that Mr. Wilson will give his assent
to neither, and that resolution can not be
passed over his veto. This is equivalent to no.
tce that the presidents party will support him
in his present attitude. One thing that should
not be forgotten is that the end of the war will
bring to termination the extraordinary powers
exercised by the president. ThiA would not be
public calamity. Return to peace conditions
is earnestly desired by all. In his message to
congress the president ascribes no little part of
social unrest to the fact that peace was not
speedily restored He is we'll advised that it
can not be on the basis of accepting his League
of Nations covenant. With the attitude of con-
gress further disclosed, the matter now be-
comes more and more one of personal dis
position of the president When he is willing
to meet the senate half way on the treaty. the
lest will be speedily accomplished
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
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A. E. f. Men ON Coal Strike.

Genoa, Neb., Dec. s.-To the Ed
tor Of The Bee: The telegram sent
to President Wilson relative to the
coal situation by F. III. Stevens, trav-
cling salesman stopping at the Fon-
tenelle, should be considered as an
insult to all American soldiers and
personally is by me, and l will be
frank to tell this gentleman so face
to face.
AS to the manner in which this
strike situation has been handled, /
think it was all wrong. The situa-
ton should have been taken in tow
before it reached the point Of a ma
tion-wide walkout. and mines oper-
ated by the government until opera
tors and miners threshed out their
differences. Any fair-minded per-
son will concAde to that argument.
But Mr. Stevens statement
(Which is I. w. W.-ism) that the
100000 A. E. F. men were sent to
France as bill collectors for Wall
street is absurd and without any
foundation, and an insult to the
ter-million "buddies'' who lie today
in far-away France. We did not 20
to France to beneflt any one, but to
protect the integrity Of this nation
and save our sister allies from
slaughter by a, band of savages
known to the world as "Huns" and
"Boches," and the same fate our
allies received would have befalIen
our nation as soon as the German
imperialism could strike at the por-
tai of our country
Revelations brought to light after
we entered the conflict makes it OBJ
vious to the American people that
we had in our land, nest Of Ger
man sympathizers who would have
taken up arms to crush America at
the command of old Kaiser Bill and
his aides And, to conclude, will
say / will have to be in a very good
humor for any one to sincerely re-
mark to my face or in my hearing
that the khaki uniform went to
France as Dill collectors for Wall
street, and Mr.. Stevens in using this
terms is plain and pure I. W. W.
ism in all its forms and no one but
an !. W, W. would make like as
sertion ", A. BRADSHAW
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
WHY HAVE A pENIrENrIARYa

Mystery surrounding the easy release from
the state penitentary OF long-term prisoner
convicted of serious offense may or may not
be impenetrable. Investigation properly d.
rected will determine that. What the public is
most concerned in is the modus operandi by
which the liberation was effected.
A rather elaborate system for, considering
applications for paroles and pardons has been
built up in Nebraska, ostensibly for the purpose
of dividing responsibility between the executive
and members of pardons board. Back of this
is desire to relieve the governor OF undue en-
barrassment in the exercise of the pardoning
power, a. we'll as to provide adequate means
for determining the merits of individual cases.
An important criminal, to whom parole had
formally been refused is able to secure release
on an informal order Some of the facts
brought out by hasty inquiry give the case an
unusual look. The order for "furlough" was
signed on September g. day on which neither
the governor nor lieutenant governor was
within the state, and when the president pro
tempore of the senate was acting as executive.
1t may not have occurred to him that anything
out of the routine course was going on, but
the outsider will be struck with the singularity
of the coincidence. Another point of moment
is the secrecy that was observed almost for two
months before the order was presented, while
even more astonishing is the fact that the war
den complacently accepted without question
document that ordinarily must have called for
verhcation.
Finally the point raised simultaneously by
the lieutenant governor and the mayor, that
such proceedings tend to discredit the usual
process of obtaining justice and furnishing
criminals, can not be avoided. The fullest pos
sible inquiry should be made into the details
of this case. Inquiry may deveope state OF
facts differing materially from the surface
showing, and clear away what now seems
queer situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
How to Spend the Long Evenings.

One of our contemporaries undertakes to
express the quandary in which its readers find
themselves these days, between solitaire and
sleep, for filling in the long evenings. AS an
alternative, The Bee would suggest that some
thing sweet may be snatched from adversely if
only the individual will accept the opportunity.
Instead of dividing the evenings between sleep
and solitaire, either of which may be reckoned
among the necessaries, give portion of it to
solid reading, sober reflection and intelligent
discussion in the family circle of the situation.
This does not mean that one must set about
thorough course in political economy, al
though that would do nobody harm, but it does
mean time for cleansing the mind of lot of
false notions that have been fostered by
course of moral and mental treacle applied
through various agencies. 1t is not for the mo-
ment possible to devote the evenings to watch
ing miracles performed before the camera, to
see the bedraggled heroine brought up from the
depths of physical degradation and suddenly
mounted on pinnacle of immaculate prosper
ty or the honest train robber or bank burglar
given clean-bill of health because che paid
for it all in France" Folks now have chance
to get away from inverted morals diverted
principles and distorted economics, and acquire
something of comprehending grasp on the
fundamentals of life 1t is not our purpose to
prescribe course of reading, but we may be
pardoned for making suggestion A good
place to start would be the editorial by George
Horace Lorimer in the last Saturday Evening
Post, headed ''Joyriding and Jaywalking.'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
An Old Standby

An, average good Missouri mule sells for
$780, This sturdy animal keeps on its sure
looted way, regardless Of multiplying automo-
biles and tractors. The steady demand for
mules is mainly from the farms, good sign of
speeding up production where most needed. In
horse breeding also the situation is favorable,
but choice animals are wanted. Predictions of
horseless era are no longer heard The men
ace seemed most serious nearly so years ago
when prices generally were at the lowest ebb.
Ii some places in the northwest horses were
turned adrift as not worth feeding through the
winter AT farm sales sheep might bring but
Is cents. An alleged remedy widely supported,
and defeated several times politically, was silver
imitation Prices have certainly advanced with
put regard to nostrurns of that kind. Twenty
1--WE years ago it was charged that gold had been
cornered in Europe. We have now the largest
stock of gold on record.
There is clearly sound business expansion
when the demand grows for mules and horses
as we'll as ali kinds of motor vehicles and i'm
proved farm machinery. More production is
The cry. and it is needed Breeders of all farm
:iiiInals have accepted new and higher stand
issrd A $1,000 hog is no longer a>enriosity. The,
pricc OF bacon suggests it.-St Louis Globe
democrat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Boys Workshop Before Christmas.
BY J. II. MILLAR.
Bobby, what under the sun are
you doing down in the cellar all the
timer" asked Bob's mother about a
week before Christmas. 1T seems
to me there hasn't been an evening
or Saturday for about a month
that haven't heard you saving and
hammering down there"
There hasn't been, mother. I've
been there all the time. I'm making
things to sell for Christmas pres
ents. Come down and I'll show
you."
So Bob's mother went with him
down to his Christmas workshop.
"This bobsled," said he, II figure
on selling to- Mr.. Collins. Jimmy
told me some time ago that he
thought his father was going to give
him bob for Christmas, so I saw
Mr.. Collins about it and he said that,
if | could make a good one, he would
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

buy it, This one is better than any
he can find downtown. Got the idea
from Mr.. Hyde's article on How to
Make a Bobsled.'
Then here is an indoor flower box
that Chuck Moore is going to buy
for a present to his mother. She
has been wanting one for a long
time. Got that idea out of one of Mr..
Hyde's articles, too. Here is
plant stand I intend to sell to An
nabelle Brown to give to her mother.
I. got the idea for it from Mr.. Halls
book on 'Handicraft for Handy
Boys.
"These picture frames I haven't
sold yet. Cousin Dick is going to
give this umbrella stand to Aunt
Kate. It's a pippin if do say it
myself. And this cedar chest I'm
going to try to make dad buy to give
to someone"
"Myl I've been wanting one like
that for long time" said mother.
Next year." Bob went on, I'll
start earlier, I'm going to try fire.
less cooker, 1t doesn't look SO ter
ribly hard. Then there are lot OF
other things l can make such as
clock shelves, necktie racks, towel
racks, book racks, towel rollers,
magazine racks and a dozen other
things"
you will certainly make some
money, Bob"
"Sure, and you ought to see the
presents | have slowed away for, you
and dad. You'll be tickled to death"
Next week: christmas Candy
Making.)
BOYS and Girls Newspaper Service
Copvright. 1919. by ]. II. Millar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

bullet on top of it, and then set on
fire, just like his rifle did. But, |
did not have to do the loading and
ramming myself because / was able
to load my rife with a cartridge
which is simply an easy way to put
into a rife another barrel in which
the loading has already been done
at factory.
in the first guns, the man who
used the gun, first poured in some
powder, through the muzzle, then a
wad, then rammed it down with
ram-rod, then rammed bullet n
on top of it. To fire it he had TO
set fire to the powder. Some early
guns used fuses, or matches. Then
they invented flintlocks in which
piece of flint struck a spark from
steel to- set fire to the powder. Then
they invented percussion caps made
of a substance, like the head of
match, which would catch fire when
struck.
Finally someone thought of
cartridge little brass cylinder in
which the powder, wad and bullet
could be placed and rammed in adj
vance. To explode the powder, he
placed percussion cap in the rear
end of the cartridge so that you
could strike it with the gun ham
mer. And SO, to fire my rifle, sim
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
Aid IN Jmsitania Victims.

The committee of the national re-
lief fund, in response to an appeal
by the lord mayor, as treasurer of
the Mansion House fund, have vot-
ed f6,125 ($30,625) for investment
by the public trustees to supplement
the pensions Of the widows and or
phans of the needy passengers who
went down in the Lusitania. The
Mansion House fund was badly sup
ported at the time, only GS.70O
(s43,500) being received.
Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
WANTED

God give us men The tinfe demands
Strong minds, great heartsh true faith and
willing hands.
Men whom the lust of office does not kill:
Men whom the spoils Of office can not
buy;
Men who possess opinions and a will:
Men who have honor; men who will not
lie;
Men who can stand before demagogue
And damn his treacherous batteries
without winking;
Tall men. sur crowned, who live above the
fog
In public duty and in private Thinking.
~. G. HOLLAND.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
name 'bAYER' ON /
GENUINE ASPIRIN

To break up cold in the head,
neck, back. or any part of body be
sure you take only "Bayer Tablets
of Aspirin" with the safety "Bayer
Cross" on them. This is the gen
uine Aspirin, proved safe by mil
lions and prescribed by physicians
for over eighteen years.
You must say "Bayer"-Don't
merely ask for Aspirin Tablets. Then
you can take them without fear. to
relieve your Colds. Headache, Neu-
ralgia, Earaclle, Tootllache, Rheuma-
tism Sciatea, Lumbago, Neuritis,
and Pains generally.
Handy tin boxes containing II
tablets cost only few cents. Drug
gists also sell larger "Bayer" pack
ages. Aspirin is the trade mark Of
Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceti-
cacidester of Salicylicacid.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
e. e title cToAy' Corner 3

ply slip a ready-made cartridge into
the barrel and, when pull the trig'
ger, the rifle hammer drives little
firing pin into the soft metal cover
ing the percussion cap. The cart
ridge, or she'll, is held in the gun ~
little rim. A shotgun cartridge -
loaded and fired in the same way
except that the cartridge is filled
with small shot held in by wada"
Next week: why the picture is
blurred.")
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service
Copyright, 1919, by J. II. Millar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Frank Polk informs Kurt Won Leisner that
differences of view in the United States regard
ing the treaty are not to be resolved in favor
Of Germany. 1t will do the Germans all good if
they get this fact straight in their minds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
How We Have Progressed.

The national treasury's deficit
next June, II is now estimated, will
be $2,491, 273,345.26. We used to
think the government was going
pretty strong when it spent that
much, now it spends that much more
than it's got.-Kansas City Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
Silence SAYS a Lot.

Gompers says "big business Is de-
termined to give labor blow be-
tween the eyes, but is silent about
labor's apparent desire to lynch cap
ital and assault the public.-Wall
Street Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Santa Fe trainmen, who threaten to quit
rather than haul coal dug by volunteers, ought
10 keep in mind that they are working for Uncle
Sam and strike of the sort they propose would
come mighty near to being treason.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
Money In Rice.

, If you have bought any rice re-
Gently you can believe the proud
boast of the Missouri farmer who
says he made a net profit of $4,000
upon 500 acres of rice.-Louisville
Courier journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

I. Volunteer coal diggers enough to man the
mines are in sight, so one phase of the solution
appears to have passed. The next is to get
them where the coal is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

One local philosopher, viewing the state Of
the union, consoles himself with the thought
that the republican party could not possibly
have done worse than the democrats have
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Oklahoma's governor does not want the pro-
lection of colored soldiers, evidently forgetting
that Uncle Sans uniform doesn't draw the
ra1or fos
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

In Paris the national" costume for men has
appeared, but the dear ladies will continue to
suit their fancies in the matter of clothing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

st A little more coal is promised Nebraska by
the fuel administrator, but he does not guar
autee delivery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

As Putting mine officials into Jail may appease
the court, but it is men in the pits the country
really needs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Villa has been taken again, but by his own
men this time so he may yet live to. contribute
numerous chapters to current history
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

"Aphrodite' must have been some dram
tner's. if It was too strong for seasoned New
York. Probably. approached the original.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Some Missouri coal miners went back to
work because they could not bear to be idle
and see their neighbors freeze. This spirit
might we'll be initiated by others.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

The comfy existing between governors in
Nebraska takes on fearful and wonderful form
at times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

One Omaha policeman has resigned because
lie can not live on $500 month. But quite a
number Of folks have to.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

What Makes q Bullet Go.
BY GRANT NJ. HYDE.
what makes the bullet go when
you shoot your rife, Dad?"
"Gunpowder."
"But you didn't put any gun
powder into the rife"
Eyes, put in gunpowder, just like
grandfather used to put in his old
muzzle loader. And it had to be
rammed down, with a wad and a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Conditions can not be so drcadfuly bad in
Y London when seats at boxing match are going
fast al. SIPS per seat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

v Shortage of fuel does not interfere with the
enterprisng burglars pestferous activity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

A steer has just sold in Chicago at the price
Of $2.62 per pound This is about the raiser's
ideal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Omaha bankers also agree with the grand
jury's report as to the police management, and
prepare to guard their own treasure vaults.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
What The Bee Stands For:

l. Respect for the law and maintenance Of
4 order.
I z. Speedy and certain punishment of crime
through the regular operation of the
courts. 49,.
). Pitiless publicity and condemnation Of
inefhciency lawlessness and corrup-
ton in Office,
! I. Frank recognition and commentator
of honest and efficient public service
/, S. Incubation of Americanism as the true
basis of good citizenship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

+ Prohteerng landlords seldom overlook AN
opportunity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
But Listening is So Hard.

Tact consists in saying things that people
people like to say.-Youth's Companion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05
I . -. Az
The Day We Celebrate.
Rome Miller, hotel man,

Rome Miller, hotel man, born 1855.
Leo A. Hoffman, undertaken, born 1880.
Viscount Jellicoe OF Scapa, Britans ia
nous naval commander now visiting Canada,
born 6l years ago.
Lieut.. Gen. Sir Arthur William Currie, who
led Canada's army to victory, born at Napier
ton, Ont, A years ago.
Lord Decies, whose wife was Miss Vivian
Gould of New York born in England s. years
ago.
Ellis Parker Butler one of the best known
of American humorists, born at Muscatine, Ia,
so years ago. =
Ri. Rev. Walter T. Sumner, Episcopal bishop
Of Oregon, born at Manchester, N. H., 46 years
ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha
A wel-attended concert was given at Trim
ity cathedral. Mrs. Cotton. leader of the choir,
also sang several solos which were highly ap-
preciated.
Plans were made to enlarge the high school
at a cost of $4,000.
Mrs. Savage gave "round table tea" in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Spalding.
The engagement was announced of Miss
Ella Armstrong to Mr. George Gould.
The American Water Works company COM
plcted plans for the building of new reservoir
in Florence to cost 100000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-05

Little rays of sunshine also help.