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Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Batter Up! Let's Col"

The Western League base ball season opens
iq Omaha today. 1t does not matter much how
long this has been going on; men who were not
born when the event first observed achieved
distinction in the recent disturbance across the
water, and others who saw the first ball tossed
out that day will be on hand to observe pro-
ceedings this afternoon. Base ball is national
institution, and the Western league Is part Of
Omaha's life just as is the Missouri river or the
~. p" bridge. ZAP Tearney says if it were
not for Omaha he does not know what the
Western league would be. The answer to that
IS easy-there would be no Western league.
That is not an issue, however. The grand game
suffered quite little as result of the war;
somewhat in sentiment but more in pocket
Now, it is to be revived, and restored if posi-
BILE to ito former high favor No other form
of outdoor amusement is as popular, none so
healthy, none so generally taken part in by old
and young. And live team is always repre-
sentative Of live town. Base bali is not played
in cemeteries Therefore, the opening Of the
Western league season is an annual notice to
the world that Omaha is not vegetatng nor
retrograding, but is up and coming along with
the head of the procession.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Labor Not Pro-Bolshev1k

The appeal of the heads of thes printing
trades unions to the American newspaper pub
fishers for aid in fighting the spread of ultra
radical principles and policies in this country,
loosely CLASSIFIED as "bolshevism," by no means
Inisstates the situation Owing to the fact that
the mass of people in this country are absolutely
without any leaning toward the Russian brand
Of government by chaos and have made no ef-
fort to meet any of the claims as to the millen-
NAL value of bolshevism, number of parlor
bolsheviks as we'll as malign radicals among the
industrial groups have taken advantage of such
an easy-going attitude by shrill and irrespon-
sble assertiyeness that makes statements but
never argue.
This is the familiar method of the demo-
gogues of all time, and in way has been al
most too successful, for the thinking elements
"a this country have been so taken by surprise
by the audacity of the pro-bolshevik orators that
they are only now beginning to realize that
these unopposed utterances at labor meetings
shurch gatherings, before reform clubs and cir
>ulated broadly in the shape of the most cum
lingly devised lies about Russia and extravagant
claims about radcalism that have ever been
printed have had very serious effect. What
these radicals say and assert and circulate can
easily be answered; but the printing trades
unions in calling attention to the fact that
they have not been answered have done a
public seryiee.-Ph Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
North and South IN China

After that infnity of time which seems
necessary to every Chinese political operation,
north and south in China have at last got to-
gether in Shanghai to discuss peace. The
course of China is that for many long year
now north and south have been unable either
to work together or to conquer one another
That is why the revolution of 1911 led to the
paradox of the Yuan Shih-Kai presidency, why
Yuan Shih-Ka failed to establish dynasty,
why Ii Yuan Hung made the great refusal, and
why Tuna Chi-Jui's schemes went wrong. We
are told that the delegates of north and south
are agreed that the root of the trouble is mill
tarism We are afraid that there is some slight
concession here to current jargon. The corrupt
generals, like the corrupt politicians, are as
suredly scourge to China, but if the Chinese
had the will they could pretty quickly get the
better of these pests. They have failed hitherto
to develop the will because they had failed to
develop to sufficient degree the sense of ma
tional unity and the sense of the state The
people of the south differ in temperament and
intellect from those of the NORTH and the ave-
rage Chinese hardly comprehends the idea of
IN impersonal political, social or economic
entity. There will be no enduring peace issue
from the Shanghai negotiations unless, under
the lash of the last few bitter years, the sense
of national unity and of the state has grown.
The Chinese are prone to attribute their trou-
bles to the foreigner, notably the Japanese; but
the foreigner, in so far as he is troublemaker,
merely takes advantage of the opportunities
which the defects of the Chinese create. A
people with such fine qualities as the Chinese
and with so notable common way of life as
the teaching of Confucius provides ought not to
be brought to ruin by incapacty to cultivate
some very ordinary political understanding
Manchester Guardian.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Edith Cavelps body will rest in Westminster
Abbey fora time, while England in solemn state
pays tribute to this heroine Of the war, whose
sacrifice to the terror is among the darkest blots
on the record of Germany. The little church
yard, adjoining the chapel where she sang in
her girlhood, will eventually receive the re-
mains of her whom the arrogant Hun doomed
to An unhonored grave, and there will be es-
tablished shrine at which all lovers OF human
liberty long will bow. No name in all the long
roster of Britannias great stands for more than
clusters around that Of this gentle nurse whose
life was sacrificed for humanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Justice in the Peace Terms.

Our German foes are not good sports. They
showed this in many ways while the fighting
was going on, but now that attempts are being
made to restore peace they more than ever ex-
hibit an unexpected yellow streak The Tage-
blatt of Berlin alludes to the terms as regards
the restoration of cattle to the countries over
run by the Hun armies as "monstrous and i'm
possible"
When the military hordes were driving the
live stock out of conquered regions and into
Germany, the Tageblatt pointed out to it's
readers that the good old German "gott" had
smiled on German arms and permitted his
chosen to despoil the weaklings who foolishly
had undertaken to obstruct the march of kultur
Three years ago Herr Helferich boosted
that Germany could not be starved, because not
only had the supply of meat animals within the
land been maintained, but it actually had in
creased under war conditions. His figures were
verified by competent British authority. This
was because the Germans had denuded the
regions overrun, and left the inhabitants to
starve. rN
Americans have not forgotten how they pro-
vided food for Belgians, French, Poles, Ser
bans and others left destitute by the German
armies. And all that is now asked of the van
pushed is restitution. They played the game,
and they lost. Now they are simply required
to turn over the stakes
No question exists as to what would have
happened if the decision had gone the other
way, therefore balanced justice demands
that Germany pay to the uttermost of its abil-
ity. And just>as the military leaders gave no
consideration to the situation Of the people on
whom they laid heavy fines. from whose ovens
they took bread so now they have no decent
right to complain that they are treated harshy
in being required to restore some part of the
loot
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
f. z22hzS cToAks Corner 3

or exclamation from Billy caused
them to turn back.
"Oh. see the funny puppies!" he
cried.
Out of the cave had rumbled two
FUZZY, playful little creatures. They
were wrestling with each other and
having the jolliest kind Of time. :
What pretty doggies!" cried
Peggy.
The doggies, rolling over and over
IN their play, came almost to Billy
Belgium before they saw him.
Here puppies, here" he coaxed,
holding out his hands to them.
"Ur-ur ur urgh!" growled the pup
pies, scampering back to the en-
trance of the den. There they turned
to gaze at the three humans In
scared curiosity. At the same time
they set up whimpering and whin-
ing. Billy took a step toward them
and the whine grew louder.
Instantly came startling response
from the desert at the opposite side
OF the oasis--it was road, thunder
Gus and terrifying.
"a lion! Run!" cried Smiling
Teacher. grasping Peggy by the hand
and dragging her toward the desert.
Billy started to follow. when a huge
tawny creature bounded into view.
Billy jumped behind tree and the
creature flashed by, making for the
den. 1t had no name, and he Instant
" recognized it as lioness.
The mother lion snuffed her cubs
to see if they were all right. then
looked around to see what had
alarmed them. She saw Smiling
Teacher and Peggy racing across the
desert and leaped in pursuit.
To save them Billy grabbed up .
stone and hurled 1t at the lioness. 1t
caught her in the side and caused
he. to stop and whirl about. Her
eyes fastened upon Billy, and she
started for him. At the same instant
Billy started up a palm tree, climb
ing for dear life. He was just out of
reach when the lioness grabbed at
him.
run! RUM" yelled Billy to Smil-
ing Teacher and Peggy. "Ill keep
the lioness herew
The lioness let out a roar OF rage.
Instantly there came an answering
roar from the desert. 1t was the male
lion coming home.
Another second and he was beside
his mate, looking up at Billy and
flashing his tail savagely. He was
heavily named and appeared huge
and ferocious.
Presently the lion saw Smiling
Teacher and Peggy fleeing in the dis
lance. With another roar he made
after them. In vain Billy yelled and
screamed to distract his attention.
The lion was intent upon this new
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
-Four Per Cent Increased Appropriations.

With the partisan perversity for which it has
become notorious the Omaha Hyphenated
whoops in glee as it assais Governor Nickel
vie's analysis of the appropriations made by the
late legislature. 1t is true that the total Of
money set aside by the legislature amounts to
$l5,o2o 4S248 against &c. 694, 1902 for the pre-
ceding biennun,, an apparent increase of $685.
303.46s or 64.2 per cent On this the republicans
might be accused of reckless extravaganza. A
little examination will show quite different
aspect Of the case.
OF the total appropriations $3,oo3,262 was
set aside for good roads; $1,6os,000 for the new
state house; 100000 for vocational educational
purposes. These expenditures are to take care
stepped when it was in power. Other increases
in amounts set aside include charges for sup
port of the state institutions, the university,
suppression OF bovine tuberculosis, swine plague
and for social hygiene, bringing the total under
these heads up to $s4oO,517. When credit is
given for the $661 900 the democrats set apart
for good roads, the deficiency appropriations,
and all other offsets, it appears that the repub-
licans actually increased the bill for running
the state for the next two years by $465, 1913
over the record made by the democrats, or only
per cent And it must be kept in mind that
the democratic provision for maintaining the
business affairs of Nebraska resulted in de-
fciencies Of $3l3277, or almost the total of the
increase now complained Of
Much will be heard Of this matter during
the next few months. It will be wise for the
taxpayers to keep in mind that the greater part
almost the total of the increased expenditure
is on capital account, investment in permanent
improvements urgently needed by the state
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
CORPORATION Stock

M. RI bought some stock in a
corporation and signed a subscrip-
ton contract which provided that
the agent did not have authority to
make any oral representations other
than those printed on the contract.
The agent, however, did make to me
certain false representations which
induced me to buy the stock. The
company tells me that they had no
notice of knowledge of the oral rep
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Our Free Legal Aid
State your case clearly but
briefly and a reliable lawyer
will furnish the answer or
advise in this column. Your
name will not be printed.
Let The Bee Advise You
Descent and Distribution.

e. A. F.-What portion of real
estate Is a widow entitled to hold
where there are no children. also
what portion Of personal property?
Does it not make a difference where
the property has accumulated as the
result Of years Of saving and did not
come to the husband by inheritance?
Answer-In this state where there
are no children the surviving hus-
band or wife in the absence of q
will is entitled to one-half of the
property of the deceased where It is
not disposed of otherwise by will,
and the law does not make any
distinction as to how or when the
roperty was accumulated.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
DAMAGES.

S. H.-My neighbours small boy, 5
years of age. drove some nails in a
wooden sidewalk and late one eve
ing I was walking along the side
walk and stepped upon one of these
nails. The city claims they are not
liable, also the parents of the boy
claim they are not liable. This ac-
cident occurred about six months
ago and I am still suffering from
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Personal Injuries,

e. F. R.-My wife was injured by
the street car company in starting
their car before she alighted. Would
you advise me going to see a lawyer
or going to see the company If /
can make a settlement myself?
Answer-See the claim agent Of
the company first and try to effect
your own settlement.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Workmen's COMPENSATION.

H. s. XII was driving team.
My wagon broke down and T had to
go to nearby blacksmith shop to
get it repaired, and while I was on
my way stepped into a hole and
hurt my leg so that I was laid up
for nearly four weeks. My employer
refuses to allow my wages. Should
I write to the governor of the
state?
Answer-You are entitled to COM
pensation under the workmen's COM
pensation law Of this state, as the ac-
cident occurred while you were per-
forming your labors for your en-
ployer. Write to labor commission
er, Lincoln, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
CHAPTER Nv.

CHAPTER Nv.
The Lions Den.
m HE Bedouin whirled his horse
i and galloped away over the
sand ridges. Smiling teacher came
from behind the tree. where she was
hiding, and gazed after him.
isn't he grand?" she sighed.
wouldn't it be romantic II we were
attacked by savages and he came to
the rescue?"
Peggy thought that 1t would be,
bu: at the same time she felt that
the young Bedouin was pretty much
of savage himself and that any one
in his clutches might have to be res
cued by some other hero. Later she
was to find this to be true.
While Peggy and Smiling Teacher
were following the Bedouin with
their eyes. Billy was exploring the
oasis. An excited exclamation from
him brought the others to his side.
He was looking into q rocky cave.
Maybe it's lions den." he whis-
pered.
Eyes. Come away quickly" an
sw cred Smiling Teacher, dragging
Peggy toward the desert. But anoth-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
TO-DAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Ihe Day We Celebrate.
Col. Michael R. Murphy, general manager
Cudahy Packing company, born 1860.
Ross B. Towle of the O'Brien Candy COM
pany, born 1875.
Hall Game, famous novelist and playwright,
born in the Isle of Man, 66 years ago today.
Ri. Rev. Lucien L. Kinsolvng, Episcopal
missionary bishop in Brazil, born in Loudoun
county, Va, 81 years ago today
Alva Adams, former governor of Colorado.
born in Iowa county, Wisconsin, SO years ago
today.
Alton B. Parker. democratic nominee for
president of the United States in 1904, born at
Cortland, N Y, 81 years ago today
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
Appointees to the park commission are
George L. Miller, George w. Lininger, Angus
tus Pratt, George B. Lake, Alfred Willard.
Torrents of rain shortly after midnight
flooded the streets and sewers.
A party consisting of w. G. Albright, Jeff
w. Bedford, Marsh Kennard, Dick Mccormick,
G. w. Ames Charles Rood, William Fitch, left
for fishing trip in the lakes around St. Paul.
The spring exhibit of the Western Art asso-
citation opened today at the Brown building,
corner Sixteenth and Douglas.
Plans of Fowler and Beindorff for the new
city hall, were approved by the city council.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

inst now the government seems to Be buck
ing the new disease that Il spreading terror
among the wheat growers Nebraslea's crop is
getting in better shape every day, just the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

When the booze-hounds say they have traced
part Of a carload of contraband to prominent
club" they do an injustice to several others
Omaha has number Of prominent clubs, and it
might be we'll to know which Of the lot de-
serves the popularity all appear to enjoy.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

prey. while the lioness stayed to
guard the tree.
Smiling Teacher and Peggy seem
ed doomed. But suddenly rescue
came. From behind sand ridge the
young Bedouin dashed into view His
eyes took in the situation at a glance.
Lowering his spear he charged upon
the rushing lion.
Tomorrow will be told how Smiling
Teacher. Peggy and Billy are rescued by
the Bedouin tribe.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Soldiers who wed abroad are eligible to i'm
mediate discharge on return to the home land,
which might be Interpreted either as reward
for having picked foreign bride or warning
against the act Take your choice.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

master Of his voice, but not Of his legs"
Is the excuse offered for Won Brockdorf- Rant
zau's exhibition Of arrogance at Versailles. He
would be before the world in much better
light had he risked collapse rather than now
to plead pusillanimity
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Persons who complain against the luxury tax
may IS we'll understand that the law was fixed
BY the democratic congress to include 1920 as
we'll as 1919, and relief will not be had until
new levy can be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

II the postmaster should go into conference
with the paving contractor, perhaps = suitable
reply might be framed to the remarks of the
mayor. However, what do a few dollars
amount to between fellow democratsl
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

The eoroner's Jury hit the sun-totins habit
with feather buster. What it needs Is solid
sway with bludgeon provided by the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Divorce.

w. c. MY wife is constantly
chasing out to dances and neglecting
the home and children. have
talked to her several times and she
has promised to change her ways,
but does not do so. What are my
rights under the law?
Answer-You can make applica-
ton for divorce and 1t Is possible
that you can accomplish your pur-
pose without ever having the case
tried.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Purdue college boys may have been little
rough with the student who insisted on dis
guising himself as an army officer, but the spirit
they showed will be generally approved.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

II Is too bad that Omaha can have no part
IN giving welcome to the Eighty-ninth when it
gets back but lots Of Nebraskans will be
found in the cheering throngs At Funston, which
will help some.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Swiss neutrality is again guaranteed, to be
maintained just as it has been during the last
FIVE years Switzerland is too convenient
meeting ground for spies, intriguers and the
like. to be east away carelessly by any.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Insurance.

c. L. Ais a suicide clause in an
insurance policy valid under the
laws of the state Of Nebraska?
AnSWer-It is.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Herr Ebert claims the fourteen points as his
ewn now; all right, he may have them. Some
will be useful in guiding Germany on Its future
nav.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Workmen,s Compensation.

M. r. T.-While working at my
job l had stroke due to overexer-
ton. Is my boss liable under the
law?
Answer-He is. Write to labor
commissioner at once, Lincoln, for
instructions what to do.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

reservations made and consequently
are not bound by what the agent
told me. Is the company liable?
AnsWer-It Is not.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

According to the soldiers now in session at
St. Louis, prohibition 10 neither patriotic nor
military question. Some who are not there may
narrow its qualifications down little closer
than that.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

About one army corps Of Yankee troops
parading through the Brandenburg gate would
have Z great stabilizing influence on Germany
Just now.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

will never look the same, not even with q new
war.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

n New York phone users complain of the
service; referred to Burleson.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Wages.

o. LII am a laboring man and
work hard for my daily living. A
owes me $40. I cannot afford to
employ an attorney. Tell me If there
is any way can get my money
without having any expense.
Answer-See county attorney
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

We have with Us today "Pa" Rourke and the
Roufklets. Give them nice start.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Don't worry; Germany will yet sign.

A will Of eight words is long enough. if it
does the work
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
Ioss 0f SiDhf.

G.. M.-There was case decided
by the supreme court Of Nebraska
where the court held that where an
engineer was discharged on account
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

Of color blindness that the engineer
was entitled to damages from q
brotherhood association which in
sured its members. Will you tell
me the name Of the case and where
I can find it?
Answer-No doubt the case you
refer to is the case of Routt against
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Train
men, 101 Neb., 1853. In this case,
however, there is nothing indicating
that the person seeking recovery
was an engineer.
Marriage.
H. L. WI am 16 years Of age
and am engaged to be married. Is
it necessary to have my parents
consent?
Answer-It Is.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14

the accident. Please let me know
whether tho city is liable or the
parents Of the child, or both?
Answer-Neither.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-05-14
GREENLAND
ADVENTURE
"SNIIIiING TEACHER"
By DADDY.

peggy and Billy take . trip to Africa
with Smiling Teacher aboard q Geography
plane, and while exploring an oasis In the
desert see q handsome young Dedouin.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-01-07
PRESIDENT WILSON CABLES
MRS. ROOSEVELT HIS SYMPATHY

OYSTER Bay NJ r. 7-President cabled the
following message Of sympathy to Mrs. Roosevelt:
heartfelt sympathy the death OF your dsn-
which shocked much
Taft Wires Condolences.
500 kilograms and cable messages
Roosevelt during the night
Rough Riders ambassadors min
all ranks and distinction and women
the greatest regard Please
rparabe suffered
President Taft the following dated Harris
burg Pa: -. .,. =. .
i'll afford in this critical
could in the
ade it and Humanity We have lost great
world the most commanding
Lincoln his
tender sincere and deepest
sympathy"
tas Pichon Expresses Sympathy
(TIavas)(A. PDWhen informed Of the
Pchon foreign minister
political matters pertaining to the United
Theodore Roosevelt
entire people in the follow
~ M Pfchoh cabled his condolences
Flags at Half Mast
buildings military
folows
Roosevelt dead His
motive of mourning for his country
highest degree Cuba for whose liberty he
president instituted His will
unforgable which engraved in
foundation and consolidation of national existence