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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
RIGHT TO THE POINT

washington Post: Why not have
two leagues Of nations and then ar
range a championship series?
St. Louis Globe Democrat: Could
an old Andrew Jackson democrat
ever have believed that prohibition
would come during a democratic
administration.
New York World: Goals to New
castle? An old story. 1t will be re-
serVe ed for January, 1919,- to see
spaghetti start from New York for
Italy.
Minneapolis Tribune: No good
American wants huge standing
army, but there are a lot of them
who want the ready "makin's" or
one. They. can get it with universal
military training.
Baltimore American: A German
financier says that heavy indemnities
will ruin Germany. OF course, the
ruin of Belgium and Northern
France is an entirely different mat
ter and ought to be condoned.
Kansas City Star: Under certain
conditions the ex-kaiser might
properly be restored to Irulership
over certain of his former subjects.
+ VI AllStdACCt AS hight no dllpW6u 10
boss the gang of German prisoners
who are to be put to work cleaning
up the devastated regions of France.
New York World: In six years
President Wilson has made five
cabinet changes. In seven. President
Roosevelt made nineteen. Includ-
ing Mckinley ineumbents holding
over, he had six secretaries of the
navy and five postmaster generals.
the veteran Wilson of the Depart
ment of Agriculture alone holding
through. Cleveland. Harrison and
Mckinley made few changes; Arthur
ten in " years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
SIX MONTHS EXTRA PAY FOR
SOLDIERS.

Congress has been approached by the secre-
tary Of war to enact laws that will take care
Of capital invested in war enterprises. Orders
that were given over telephones, said to amount
to billions of dollars, are to be validated and
made the same as if written contracts had been
signed. Schemes for amortization or depletion
of plant expenses are to be worked out, and in
some cases unnecessary work is yet being done
that the end of the war may not too seriously
disrupt business and bring disaster. In this
there is wisdom, but why should not the same
consideration be extended to the soldiers?
These boys invested their total capital in the
great adventure, and certainly they are entitled
to have an equal chance with the munition
makers A soldiers life ought to weigh quite
as much as the corporations dollar. Some bill
lions are to be paid out in the way of letting
business down from war to peace plane, and
it surely win square with the American sense
of justice that few millions be allotted to the
young men who gave up their prospects,
jeopardized their lives, and all at the demand
of their government. This wonderful land of
wealth and opportunity, that is giving unstint-
edy to the relief of suffering abroad, ought
not to hesitate at an act of simple justice to its
own soldiers Six months additional pay to
the men as they are discharged from the service
will not be very heavy drain on the general
Golfers, but it will inspire each recipient with
better notion of how his countrymen feel
on the point
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
In the Woke of War

Over 10000 French priests car
rled arms In the late war; y
President Poincare OF the French
republic. who has signified an in
tention to visit America next sum
mer, is paid a salary of $4,000 a
year.
II placed in line three abreast,
the railroad locomotives and cars
surrendered by the Germans under
the terms OF the armistice would
reach from London to Paris.
Louise kaufman, a 1S-year- old
high school girl of Cove, Ore,
Climbed in a raging windstorm near
~ to the top Of a 10S-foot flagpole
to rescue Old Glory and a service
flag from certain destruction.
So vast is the work of the British
graves registration committee,
which locates and marks the last
resting place of the British soldiers
who fell in France, that in an aver
age week the commission stan has
had to deal with 5000 letters Of in
quiry and thanks; and at times the
number has been little short OF
10000.
An army airplane went from Day
ton, o., to New York City in four
hours and 10 minutes, or at the rate
of 1872 miles an hour. A machine
flying at that rate could cross the
Atlantic in less than "a hours. An
airplane trip from Boston to Lon
don will be made presently in less
time than 1t takes to go by trains
from Boston to Chicago.
Old Necessity stages a strange
in the Krupp plant at
Essen, Germany. The greatest of all
war factories turns from war pro-
and war goods to implements
of peace. For half a century the
Krupps waxed fat on producing
tools Of destruction. The downfall
Of might switches the plant to paths
Of righteousness and progress.
In most great wars there has
come a turning point which has vir-
tually decided everything long be-
fore the actual fighting has ceased.
When, for instance, General Bur-
goyne surrendered at Saratoga in
1777, the United States had won
their independence without knowing
1t. Peace was not made until 1888,
but all the blood spilled after Sara
toga was shed for nothing, since the
issue was really settled there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

down and wrinkled Up his nose IL
delighted grin.
Hello, Princess Peggy and Bills
Belgium" he bTayed you re JUS
in time for my war"
"The war is all over" replied
Peggy.
mot until I've had a chance Il
become a hero" brayed Balky Sam
You're hero already" spoke
up Homer Pigeon. Everybody
knows how bravely you brought UP
the ammunition that whipped the
Huns. If you hadn't got through
that awful shellfire there might
have been no peace"
Jaw, that was nothing" brayed
Balky Sam in an embarrassed way
THAT wasn't fighting-it was just
doing my duty. Now I'm going into
a real scrap. Come on, If you want
to see the fun. Forward march,"
With that Balky Sam started
away again on a gallop.
This is madness" declared Peg
gy. I'VE must go along and keep
them OUT OF mischief"
Tomorrow will be told how Balky Sam
gets more feeruits)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
a1XS8ee3: d7z8o7c

empire. Beware, then, of paid Eng
fish emissaries who are wolves in
Sleeps clothing. am glad Germany
is defeated, but I should have pre-
ferred to have America hold aloof
from the war and allow Germany
and England to eat each other up
like the Kilkenny cats. We would
have been we'll rid of them both.
No one country should be allowed
to possess the power that England
does today and while / love the Eng
lish as individuals and respect them,
/ hope to see the end Of the British
empire in my time.
MARION A. CLARK.
1853 South Twenty-fifth avenue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
IreIand's Prosperity.

Omaha, Jan. Ito the Editor
of The Bee: The following is an exc
tract from a speech by Sir Edward
Carson, unionist candidate for Bel
fast in the recent general elections
at Lisburn, Antrim, Ireland:
Elm 1915 Ireland's total exports
and imports amounted to s212,000,-
600 sterling ($1,O6O, 0OO,OO0). In
1917 the Irish people had in their
banks deposits amounting to $685.
100000 sterling ($525,OOO,00O). Let
Ireland never again be talked of as
a poor country. do not believe
that any other country in the world
possesses such relative figures as
these, and it all came under the
union. If prosperity is in the north
of Ireland, it is because they worked
in Ulster while they were agitating
in the south. Ireland has the great
est freedom, prosperity and indie
pendence of any nation, and it is
all nonsense to talk otherwise.
most emphatically idorse the last
sentence of this extract having re-
sided in ireland for over 20 years,
coming to America a few years ago.
C. E. M.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
Democratic View of the War Department.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Congressman
Gallivan democrat from Boston. Congress-
man Mann has just finished speaking in the
house of representatives, presenting some in
formation as to delay in soldiers mail The
gentleman from Massachusetts followed him.
and these phrases are taken from his remarks:
We have heard of more outrageous things
when he said the War department had
failed to function, he told the truth re-
lieved of his regiment to make way for a
dandy pet OF the Leavenworth clique - if you
ask the secretary of war for information, he
gets peeved = the chief of staff and his up
start aide = General Pershing and his numer-
Gus and highly tailored staff - so-called
great generals. who were abroad and who
have never seen a combat what is congress
going to do about it, Is it going to allow the
secretary of war to pass the buck to Perish
ing? Is it going to allow the handsome chief
of staff to pass the buck to Pershing? What
were we elected for? = Given to a regular
army pet most of these petted favorites
would run away from baked apple.
Mr.. Gallivan did not stint his praise of the
officers and men who did the fighting, the real
work of the army. His criticism was entirely
for the secretary Of war and the bureaucrats at
Washington. The incident is of Importance
only as illustrative of what is in the minds of
many people with regard to the Office manage
ment OF the war. The peppery address of the
Massachusetts, representative was warmly APP
plauded in the house What will the public
say, when the lid is taken off and the ncorrigi-
bility of the secretary of war entirely exposed?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

self to meet BallSy Sam. "Now All
got yo', 20 OF rascal All been
waiting ever since we dom lef de
States ter get a chance ter smash
yo' head to de way yo' kicked me.
Come on an get yo' medicine. Ho!
Ho!
But Sambo laughted too soon.
As he swung his gun to give Balky
Sam a mighty whack on the head,
Balky Sam lodged to one side.
Sambo had swung so hard that when
he missed he whirled around with
his back to Balky Sam. That was
just what Balky Sam wanted, for
he spun around as quick as a wink
and his powerful heels flashed out.
Whami He caught Sambo just
right, and the negro, fat as he was,
went sailing through the air smack
into the branches of thorn tree.
Wow! Wow!" yelled sambo as
the thorns pricked through his
clothes.
"Hee-hawl Hee-haw!" chorused
the mules, sending the guards scat
tering in all directions.
ION to Berlin!" brayed Balky Sam
LA4uAAl RAlduAANs anu LilG mules RAl=
Hoped after him toward the German
lines.
The noise Of the ARRAY had been
heard by white officers and soldiers,
who came running to the scene.
Hey, get down out of that tree
anu round up those mules" shouted
a captain to Sambo, who was busy
picking out thorns. Sambo saluted
but made no effort to get down
from the tree.
"Cap'n," he said. "Ah'll fight a
million OBJ dem Huns. If 20 say SO,
an do it, wild gladness, but when |
IL comes to tacklin dem amy mules |
again. all dis niggah can say am,
Fare yo' we'll! {"
BY this time Balky Sam and his |
were out Of sight over |
a hill. The officers ordered out a
cavalry troop in pursuit, but the
white soldiers were so busy laughing
at the battered negroes, and the
cavalry horses were so reluctant to
tackle the mlues, that they were a
ong time getting readyy, and Balky
Sam had a good start.
Billy and Peggy in their airplane,
and Carrie and Homer Pigeon on
their wings, sped after the rum
lways
stop" shouted Peggy to BaIky
sam.
'IIalt prayed Balky Sam. and
he nalues halted. Ralky SAL. sat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
MIRTHFuL REMARKS.

wally-You say her husband is stone
deaf?
sally-Yes: she wants more diamonds
and he won't hear Of it.-Town Topics.
What a pugilist needs is vituperative
power"
"Recuperative power, suppose you
mean. But you amt SO far wrong, eye
r."--Kansas City Journal.
''He married money"
it,"
TOO much attached to It, he found
out later."-Minneapoli Tribune.
THE stagestruck girl who has been
haunting the theater for a chance to act,
tells me she has had a fat part given
her"
$50 she has; she looks after the stars
grease paints. Baltimore American.
II shuddered when Tom proposed"
WAS he so awkward?"
"oh. no; he did 1t so well."-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w J. Florence appeared at
the Boyd in piece new to Omaha. Heart Of
Hearts" The critic declares the play does not
permit these noted actors to show to best ad-
vantage.
At the meeting of the school board Fred
Mcconnell occupied the chair.
COL Alexander H. Forbes died after two
weeks in an unconscious condition. He is said
to have been the most popular of Omaha's
saloon men.
/. ]. Dunn, who succeeds Mr.. Shea as justice
OF the peace, has been of late in the employ
Of the Republican Printing company, devoting
his spare hours to studying law in ]. J. O'Con-
nor's Office. He will apply for admission to the
bar in a few months
The Prince Knapp bicycle race has been
postponed until next month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
1DAY7
Ne Day We Celebrate.

Conrad H. Young, real estate man, born 1874
Theodore Starrett, of the building firm OF
Starrett & Thompson, born 1865.
Surgeon General Sir George Ryerson,
founder and president of the Canadian Red
Cross, born 6s years ago.
James ]. Storrow, the Boston banker who
served as federal fuel administrator for New
England, born in Boston SIS years ago.
Frederick Madison Smith, head Of the Reor-
ganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, born at Piano. ILL.,, As years ago.
Francis E. McGovern, former governor Of
Wisconsin, born near Elkhart, Wis, S. years
ago
DR.. James Henry Morgan, president Of Dick
inson college, born near Concord Del, 81 years
ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

a Polish officer was executed BY the boil
sheviSi because he wore epaulettes Some Of
the comrades sought to prevent the carrying
ont Of the sentence, but were reconcied when
il was set forth that in addition to his Uniform
.he officer could both read and write. That UNI
pardonable offense sealed his DOOM "Liberty's
glorious feastp
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Nebraska can afford to be lenient with the
escaped convict who ran away to go to war,
and who was wounded three times in battle.
He may have violated the confidence reposed in
him. but he showed himself man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Produce commission men say the public
market in Omaha is failure. No doubt it is
at present, so far as the householder is con-
cerned, but il might be made success if cor
reetIy managed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

How big should policeman bef Well, if
the day IS at hand when we will no longer be
menaeed by crime or criminals, almost any size
ought to serve. Until then he should at least
be big enough to protect himself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Neutral nations are disappointed at the
provisions made for them in connection with
the peace council. This is natural, when it is
now recalled how they planned to take an equal
share infthe proceedings with the belgerents.
They are so few, compared with the crowd that
was in the fight they will not be able to do
much more than demonstrate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

One big Omaha corporation has announced
that i has job for every man that left its
service to go into the army. This ought to be
the rule.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
CHAPTER m.

CHAPTER IL.
SambO Again Meets BaII5y Sam.
Gu EE-HAW! Form in columns
IL of fours," brayed BallSy Sam,
placing himself at the head Of the
troup of mules
The mules lined up like a com.
pany of soldiers, and started on a
brisk trot toward the east. But they
were no going to get away as easily
as they thought Negro guards came
running to head them off. These
guards were under command OF a
fat corporal, whom Peggy quickly
recognized as Sambo, the colored
soldier who had been kicked by
Balky Sam for grabbing the Frog
acrobat when her Bird circus enter
tanned the men at camp.
Sambo bravely ran out ahead of
his men, waving his gun to scare the
mules back. But the mules didn't
scare.
"Hee-haw! Charged" brayed Balky
Sam. making straight for Sambo.
''Ho, Ho!" laughed Sambo. using
his gun as a club, and setting him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Packers and stock yards men are now telling
their side Of the story to the committees of
congress, and the affair looks quite different
from Mr. Heney's picture. A real inquiry may
yet have TO be ordered in order to determine
the facts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

More Of Nebraska's fighting men are back
from France, and ready to greet the home
folks as soon as Uncle Sam says the word They
viii find real welcome waiting for them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Progress is being made in the barley at
Paris, but people are wishing the job were COM
plete, so we may know exactly what to do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Mrs. Aliens idea Of memorial building
for service is a good one. Now let somebody
take hold and give it definite form.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Sign the petition to give the returning
soldiers extra pay they deserve.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Starving babies should not ask in vain for
aid in Omaha, so help make the Near East
drive a winner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Quite an extension will have to be provided
to the home at SHADOW Lawn" if it is to ac-
commodate all the funk" now being accumu-
lated by the Wilson family.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

The "Tiger of France" will sit at the head
Of the peace table, the worlds tribute to the
great leader Of great nation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

The dance hall is again coming to the front
as a topic for social discussion, if you want
further proof that peace is once more with u.s.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Last years coal output is reported at 3d.
100000 tons in excess of the year before, and
yet we were told the miners were laying down
on the jobi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
Sweet Charity Picked
New YORK Evening Post.

When medieval church relief hourished, the
first trick taught thief was to put penny
in the poor-box and extract a crown In the
days Of Mrs Jeliyby's project for teaching the
natives of Borrioboola-Gha to turn pianoforte
legs and establish an export trade, there were
neither scientific principles of charitable relief,
elaborate auditing systems, nor inquisitve law
officers. The crop of war charities that sprang
up after 1914 was certain to show many descend
ants of both the medieval thief and Mrs
Ielyby. The district attorney estimates that
10000 relief agencies have been active; and in
1916 single foreign relief body reported that
5000 charitable organizations north Of the Mex
lean line were cooperating with it. The district
attorneys classification of New York's relief
roster is simple. There were honest and eff
cent societies, wastrel charities, foolish chart
ties, profteering societies, frauds and hundred
per cent boys" The distinction between the
last two-i is that the frauds maintained a vir-
tuous look by pouring only oo44 per cent into
their own pockets.
The public has no one but itself to thank
if $300O000 was stolen here in less than one
year, and much greater sums wasted. Ever
since rum and Bibles were given to the Indians,
Americans have thrown the gates wide to i'm
posters. Two years ago Robert W. Kelso of
Boston remarked that our manner of licensing
charities implied go ahead with your enter
prise. You need never report to this govern
ment what you do or how you do ii, how much
YOU beg how much you spend, or the result
It's nobody's business but your own"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

With boy in custody accused Of stealing
Fifty automobiles, the police feel they have a
real case against the juvenile authorities. 1t
may develope on his trial as to which side is
in the right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Invoice time is nearly over, and real plans
for spring work are being laid out Watch
Omaha grow this year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

An Austrian bank is suing the ex-emperor
for 100000 crowns, which the imperial
"welcher" subscribed to war loan and failed
TO make good on. What will you give for the
iudgment7
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Secretary Glass says the fifth Liberty loan
viii be the last of its kind, which glad informa-
ton will be duly noted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Rules to govern golf in public parks ought to
take into consideration the fact that the parks
are owned by ali the people, and not by few.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Wool prices indicate that the sheep know
the war is over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.

tPeggy and Billy Belgium are called to
Europe BY Homer and Carrie Pigeon to
prevent Balky Sam. the army mule, from
starting another war.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Come across fog the Near East suaerersl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

Our robust American definition of the lowest
meanness is that it would steal pennies from
blind man. Of such neanness are those guilty.
who would rob the war orphan of his bread and
the war-maimed of his crutch, by thievishness
ignorance or carelessness in conducting char
ity Before the war state laws for the better
supervision of charities were being warmly
urged. A. G. Warmers standard work on "Char-
tiles" estimates at least 10000 charities normally
in the United States collecting $200000,000 an
nually. Only seven states have made any proper
requirement as to an investigation of worthiness
before Incorporation is granted. Only ten
states require the licensing of even charitable
agencies concerned with the care of children.
Proper state demands for initial investigation
and continuing SUPERVISION should spread over
the entire union. The cities also can do much:
and such private agencies as the chambers of
commerce, nearlv 200 of which now investigate
and approve or disaporove local charities, ought
to extend these activities. But the chief re-
soonsibility lies with the state legislatures. Till
they meet it, men only be careful to give to
none but the reputable and approved charities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

subscribers leaving the city should have The Bee mailed
% them. Address changed often requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

And how delightful it is for the charity or
ganizersl No one can feel aught but indignant
at the hundred per cent boys" But the agent
who insists that as general benefactor of the
race. he should have his perdusite-what of
him? He collects hundreds weekly for Peruvian
aborignes or Igorrote orphans; should such a
phianthropist not live at the best hotels on
Dorterhouse, truffles and wne7 He can take
his 60 cents out of every dollar what no one
knows hurts nobody; and in the end the Igor
rotes do get something.
Another area in the field is the exercising
ground of society aspirants. The Rhinegelts
and Westergoulds are acting as patronesses
and honorary vice-presidents to this or that
charity, are they? Well. Mrs Aspirant, who
has money, too will start her own charity. She
can talk so soulfully about it to her friends;
can have so much put in the papers about it,
and so, nartvr-like, will enjoy the labor of ar
ranging benefit teas Spending much money and
taking much. she is vastly relieved when it
proves possible to send to Europe small check
without bothering her husband to meet deficit.
In even the humber social circles this game is
played. The district attorney found one pic
turesune lady who had delightful time going
to swell dining places with group of satellites,
having good meal followed by a harangue on
her dear charity to all in the ROOM and paying
the combined meal check out of what she coll
lected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-21

(Tomorrow will be told how Balky sam
gets more fecruits.)