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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
WHY AND WHERE HE FAILED.

The president is greeted on his homeward
way by a telegram from Senator Ashurst, who
names seven other democrats in addition to
himself who are ready to vote for the Johnson
amendment to the treaty. He also has the
news that Senator Thomas is opposed to the
treaty in its entirety, and that Senator Hoke
Smith is seeking to compose the Lodge and
the McCumber reservations, that he may
present an acceptable compromise.
This is the fruit of the tour on which it
was sought to overawe the senate by taking
the treaty to the people. The president of the
United States will always be heard when he
goes abroad to address the masses. He is
always assured of respectful audience, and of
great popular acclaim He makes serious
mistake. though, if he ascrbes the applause to
the acceptance of his views. In regard to the
treaty and its covenant for a League of Ma
tons, the longer it is considered, the less likely
it is to be adopted.
The reason for this is not far to seek Sem
ator Hiram Johnson fairly epitomized the
presidents record when he said at Minneapolis:
Wilson, for three years before we got into
the war, was unable to tell for what the ma
tons of the earth were fighting and told us
causes. For two years and half he neither
saw nor understood the underlying forces in
civilizations titanic struggle.
Unmoved and untouched, he witnessed the
crime against Belgium and the assault upon
humanity. He now speaks learnedly of the
initial phases of the conflict the actuating
reasons. the roots of the cataclysm. Until
the beginning of 1917 he told different tale
and spoke another story. 1t is only now when
the exgencies of his league demand another
presentation, with a wholly different back
ground, that he reverses his utterances from
1914 to 1917 and assumes now to tell us the
causes of the war, the underlying forces of
the ruthless militarism which bounced upon
an unsuspecting world. and paints a picture
utterly the reverse of that which he painted
to the American people for nearly three years.
And during all this time Roosevelt clearly
saw, and he sounded his trumpet call to the
American people of preparation for the in
evitable, while Mr. Wilson. in utter ndffer-
ence or with unseeing eyes, again and again
publicly stated that both sides were fighting
for the same unknown reasons and that JUS
tice substantially rested with neither.
Examination of his messages and addresses
shows that the president has changed his mind
or reversed himself thirty-one times between
1914 and 1919 in regard to the war and its
causes its purpose and its settlement. He
must not be surprised if people decline to try
to follow him through all the mazes into which
his own uncertainty or instability of mind have
led him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Prof1teer1,aQ IN France

Profteers are having troubles of their own
in France and vice versa. governmental de-
cree shows that what is true of human nature
on one side of the Atlantic has little fasity
on the other. 1t finds:
That dealers have been Carried away" in
their efforts to obtain Excessive profits"
That under all sorts of Cover" the middle
man has followed suit, and
That the consumer, being unfamiliar with
the exact elements of the situation, finds him
self disarmed
Hence an effort to devise immediate pala-
tives. But distinction with a difference calls
for comment The decree issued has only for
its aim the exercise of moral restraint"
The difference is significant. 1t is eluci-
dated or emphasized or both by the explana-
ton on the part of the government that it does
not mean to interfere with freedom of trade
This freedom is referred to as being dictated
by the constituent assembly and as being or
dained by the fundamental law of the land.
1t is Sacred"
Further, the government is convinced moral
restraint will really paiate and that it will
suffice until the return of the play of normal
economic forces.
The confidence of the French government
in moral restraint badly needs vindication
Moral restraint has never operated here to
curb hteering.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Applause from the Senate Gallery.

Decorum that has marked the existence of
the United States senate from its commence
ment has vanished under the rising wave of
popular control. No longer does hoi poloi
sans culotte or proetarian approach with bated
breath the sacrosanct presence of the greatest
deliberative body in the world. Shattered is
the sublimated dignity that hedged the rev
erend, grave and potent seignors," gone is the
reverence once theirs, vanished the gravity and
only some vestige of former potency remains
Where once the welfare and the future of the
nation, tremendous problems of state and in
ternational relations were discussed with pom
derous and learned phrase, where oratory
flowed in language lofty and limpid. and rapiers
of reason flashed and rang while spectators and
junior senators sat in awe and spoke in whis-
pers before the giants of intellect and ex-
perience, the people now gather, and regardless
of traditions or rules, express approval or dis
approval of what is being said. Whether this
be triumph for democracy or loosening Of
bonds, it is proof of the passing of the old
forms and the coming of a new day. The gap
between the people and the senate has been
bridped
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Wages and Efficiency

Some Boston authority, eminent no doubt
but lost to memory at the moment, issued
statement which, dealing with labor production
took the ground that efficiency, after ALL was
the only accurate measure and wages were neg
igbe If wages, for example, increased 50 per
cent and efficiency increased so per cent the
situation was vastly improved. This is axo-
matte, of course. Then the authority went on
to assert. rather than to prove, that labor eff
hciency had enormously increased since the be-
ginning of the war and there was nothing but
optimism to be spread out for our dedication.
Unfortunately the facts are not all in cor
roboration of the efficiency assertion. In the
steel industry commonly said to be the barom-
eter of all industry, the reverse has been as
serted Reports by the several steel concerns.
unverhed as far as we are concerned, show
that since the beginning of the war steel wages
have advanced an average Of l70 per cent and
at the same time efficiency has decreased an
average of 20 per cent. If this is true. the labor
cost of the average ton of steel produced has
increased approximately 22s per cent.
The books of the steel corporation show
that in 1902 it paid an average wage of S7l7
per man. or $14.70 per ton of steel produced:
while in 1918 this average wage had increased
to $l,6Ss and to S32.6S per ton of steel. The
figures indicate distinct lessenug of labor eff
hciency at time when increased production is
acknow iedged to be the worlds greatest neces-
siy.-St. faul Pioncer-Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
P0SLAM STOPS
FIERY STING
OF eczema

Gust what my skin needed" will
be your conviction after Poslam has
been spread gently over your itching
eczema.
Unless you have ever tried Poslam
you haven't the faintest idea how
surely it works-how quickly it
soothes and smoothes out all skin
ailments. You don't know Its control
over the fiery pangs of eczema or
stubborn acne and other blemlshes.
Put Poslam to the test. Pick out
the hardest spot you have-and next
morning look to see Improvement
Thousands have done this to Their
lasting satisfaction.
Sold everywhere. For free sampl,
write to Emergency Laboratories.
243 West 47th St., New York City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
CHAPTER Nv.
The Wedding Moons Spell.

lIlc w cuulIlk VVOOu > spell.
II EE-HAW, the mermaid says
IL she cannot marry the Prince
of Dollars. I'll kidnap her again
and carry her to where the We'd
ding Moon shines on Lovers Knoll!
Hee- haw! Hee-haw."
Braying this message, Balky Sam
raced along the top of the hill with
Anita, the mermaid, digging her
heels into his sides to make him go
faster. For some strange reason
she wanted to get away from the
prince even though she confessed
to loving him more than ever for
the way he fought the animals to
save her from them.
From the woods came the chatter
Of the birds.
Cree! Chez! Flee to Lovers
Knoll and there we will sing while
the Wedding Moon works it's spell!"
they cried. They fiocked after Bal
ky Sam in the silvery moonlight
which was now making the open
places as light as day. The prince
turned to follow the mermaid, but
Lonesome Bear stood in his path.
"Waa-ugh! Waa-ugh! You hurt
MY lfoScs HoWlcu LOHesOIu6 Bear,
rubbing his snout, which the prince
had SO soundly punched.
"Gr-r-ow-ugh! Get me down out
of this and I'll chew you up"
growled Johnny Bull. sliding from
the top of the fir tree, where the
prince had thrown him by the tail
"Baa-aa! Baa-aa! Kicking isn't
fair" bleated Billy Goat, wading
from the mud pond into which the
prince had booted him when he
tried to butt the prince in the back
The three animals rushed for
ward all together and the prince
seemed in for a hard battle.
I'VE will help you," shouted Billy
and Peggy, running to the princes
aid. But before they could get to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
e. <zhtze cTozks' Corner =

ny Bull. TT was all part OF our
plot to get them on Lovers Knoll
together while the Wedding Moon
was working its spell"
Whats the Wedding Moons
spell?" asked Billy. 4
Come and see; we are missing
the fun" bleated Billy Goat
They raced away until they came
to an opening at the edge OF hign
bluff Here was grassy knoll,
from which one could look through
the shadowy trees far out on the
country all round about. And Just
now the moonlight changed the
whole land into shimmering, sill
very land of enchantment. 1t was
beautiful spot, and made for lovers,
and here were the Prince of Dollars
and Anita, the mermaid. He held
her clasped protectlngly in his arms.
and she chung to him tightly. And
every time she tried to draw away.
as she had when she had fed from
him at former times, Lonesome Bear
would growl from the underbrush
or Balky Sam would bray. and the
mermaid would cling to him tighter
than ever.
Now the birds began to sing pref
ty little love songs. and the prince
began to whisper to the mermaid.
and she listened happily, forgetting
to try to get away.
Hoo Hoo. All is well! For when
the Wedding Moon shines on young
folks in Lovers Knoll they are sure
to we'd" hooted Judge Owl.
Hey there, I'm here. too" roared
hoarse voice from up a pine tree.
and there looking down through the
branches was Blacksmith Joe.
You're plighted to me. Miss Anita,
and me you'll we'd" he added as the
mermaid gave a little shrek and
tore herself away from the prince.
Tomorrow will be told how Blacksmith
Joe has an exciting battle In the air and
changes his mind)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

his side the animals played a sharp
trick. Johnny Bull made a quick
grab at the princes leg and the
prince kicked at him. Lonesome
Bear rushed forward, Billy Goat
butted the prince from behind. and
the brave youth went flying right
over Lonesome Bears head, land
ing on his shaggy back. Then
Lonesome Bear did just as Baiky
Sam had done with the mermaid
he dashed away for Lovers Knoll,
with the prince clinging to his fur
and tail.
AS he disappeared into the
woods, Johnny Bull set up on his
launches and howled with laugh
ter. Billy Goat did the same, only
instead Of bowling he bleated:
"Ba- ba- ba- ba- bal"
"Bow-wow, didn't we fool them
fine? They thought we were mad"
roared Johnny Bull.
"And weren't you?" asked Peggy.
"Not a bit. even when | got
thrown UP that tree howled john
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
"Compromise" on Fiurne.

1t now appears that the adjustment of the
Fiume incident rests in President Wilson's
hands once more. England and France have
agreed, so it is reported from Paris, to permit
the occupancy of the city by Italy with the in
standardization of the harbor and the rail-
roads leading to the interior. This appears
to be an easy way out of the tangle The at
fair would be of no especial moment were it
not for the importance it draws from the peace
conference itself When the adjustment of the
Adriatic was before the "big FIVE" our presi
dent felt that Jugoslavia ought to have the
window" it sought, and so decided to turn the
city in dispute over to the new state. A gov
eminent was overturned in Italy because OF
this, and now revolt among the soldiers is COM
pelling revision of the presidents nept
diplomacy. That great moment in Woodrow
Wilson's life, when he was the whole thing al
Paris, is initiated if not equalled by the specta-
Gle of Poet d'Annunzio at Fiume.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Senior Francisco Villa pays his high respects
to "aluy estimo amigo Venustiano Carranza,
and will he please get off the earth? And just
to think if it had not been for that same Car
rama and his high standing at Washington, this
pestiferous Villa would long ago have been put
in place where he could trouble nobody.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Contract for Crans.

M. P. eff your agreement for
the crops was made before your
contract was signed you are bound
by your agreement and unless you
can show that by reason of your
husbands age and his impaired ply
steal condition that he did not I'M
derstand the nature of the contract,
in other words, that he was mental
ly incompetent at the time to make
the contract, If you can prove that
you need not perform the contract.
but must tender back the amount
received,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

The army store does not propose to be
bothered with competitors, and therefore has
shut off the postofice and the city from selling
the surplus stock. 1t may take some time
for the people to fully appreciate just how this
service has been bungled, but when it finally is
cleared up, it will be found that no part Of the
war operations has been more jumbled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
II Cd AY
The Day We Celebrate.

Charles Leslie, district judge, born 1867.
Edgar M. Morsman, jr, attorney-at-law
born 1878.
Dr. James NJ. Patton, oculist and aurist
born 1876.
Charles Piez who served as director general
of the Emergency Fleet corporation born in
Germany (of American parentage) s. years
ago.
Maj Gen William M. Wright U. S. A.. who
commanded the 35th division in France, born in
New Jersey Sc years ago.
Maj Gen. Clarence P. Townsley, U. S. A.,
former superintendent of the United States
Military academy, born at De Kalb, n. Y, "a
years ago.
J. Horace Mcfarland, for many years presi-
dent of the American Civic Federation, born in
Juniata county, Pennsylvania. 70 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
Landlord Balch of the Barker hotel gave
coaching party.
Bishop J. H. Vincent of the First Methodist
Episcopal conference addressed large assem-
bly, at the Methodist church.
John L. McCague, William E. McCague and
James Lawrence have incorporated the Ma
tonal Bank Building company, with a capital
stock of $l25,000.
The Young Mems Republican club met at
Potter G. Cobb's office and elected D. J. Dona-
hoe president for the ensuing year, John C.
Thompson vice president, George "A. Joplin
secretary and James Merke treasurer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Atmosphere OF strikes and disturbances of
many kinds is turning a handsome penny for
the anti-riot insurance companies. better
form of insurance might be to insist OH each
property owner carrying his own risk, and thus
enlisting his influence against disorde,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Jimmy" Cosgrove staged quite party for
his farewell appearance, which is likely to be
much delayed in consequence Such playful
young persons as he seems to be add much to
the JOY of urban existence, yet at times they are
apt to overdo it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Attorney General Palmer pleads for a truce
between capital and labor, but does not tell
how to, bring it about A little give and take
might help
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
A Wtsa Man

Wicks-How did you manage to
get your wife to give up her vaca-
ton? ..r
Wiseman-I gave her potted
fern for birthday present, and she
won't go away and trust it in the
care of anyone else. - Edinburgh
Scotsman
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

If all the chou shalt nots" were eliminated
from the tables of the law, we would have lots
OF liberty, just like Russia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

A brewers chemist testihes that if the "275"
stuff is exposed to the sun it will develop
'kick" equal to T. N. T. Watch for bottles all
in row where the light will strike them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

An enormous increase in the amount of but
ter. eggs and poultry held in storage indicates
that we will not starve next winter if we can
only get hold of money enough to tempt the
spectators to let 60.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Mayor Hoan of Milwaukee rings true to hi
socialistic extraction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Again the guilt for starting the war is fast
ened on Austria, but where does this leave the
ex-kaiser?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
THE MERMAID is KIDNAPPED

(When the mermaid says she cannot
marry the Prince Of Dollars because he is
rich and because she is plighted to Black
smith Joe, the animals attack her and
Balky Sam carries her away. The prince
fights to save her from the animals)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

1t is up to the unparalleled leader OF the
administration forces in the senate to count
noses again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Seventy eight colors are promised for the
new spring styles. And the rainbow only
shows seven!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Nebraska has had its first frost of the fall
now, and everything else is in readiness for In
dian summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Japan will not undertake to predict events"
which may follow on negotiations soon to be
opened between Tokyo and Peking. In May,
1915, no such difficulty was experienced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Bond issues are coming from the city hall
almost as fast as they did from the belligerents
during the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Complaints about service on the street rail-
way will be referred to the city attorney, as the
commissioners are too busy framing up bond
issues to be bothered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

Chief Ebersten is learning more about the
law every day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

The steel strike is almost noisy as steel
mill, but not nearly so useful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24
Repleyin i'm washington.
Referred to Commissioner.

c. c. O.-See Mr.. Kennedy, labor
commissioner. at court house, who
will give you full Instructions and
information requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

England has prohteer law that is said to
be bringing down cost of living. America
needs one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

The street railway situation is making a
strong argument for home rule for Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

They're off at the carnival.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

You should know that
Omaha has no slums or tenement
district, no lowlands. no narrow
streets, and is city of comfortable
homes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-24

II yOu WITT tfuOG ID 1fftJ HIM
You'll see my - - Caro- -.
Draw from one to two ana 50 on to the
end,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-24
Lassiter Bruised
AS Auto Hits Tree

j. w. Lassiter, county road super
intendent, was bruised somewhat in an
automobile accident on Fielder street
at Rees park Sunday night. He was
being driven to the city from the
convict camp in county owned auto
mobile by trusty named Orr. 1t was
said that the car was travelling at
considerable speed, when another auto
standing near the turn was sighted,
and the driver swerved the car so
sharply that it skidded and struck a
tree, demolishing a wheel and throw
ing the occupants out. It was thought
at first that Mr.. Lassiter was badly
hurt, but today it developed that he
was only bruised.
A case was made against him by the
police on a charge of reckless driving.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-24
Stewards Back Home
With Their Sailor Son

Capt. and Mrs. Joe Day Stewart,
who had been spending the winter
in Florida with their children for the
benefit of Mrs. Stewards health, re-
turned to their home here Saturday,
with Mrs. Stewart much stronger than
when they left They were accompan-
led home by their son, T. w. Stewart,
who had just been discharged from
the navy at Pensacola, they making the
trip in his auto. During their visit in
Florida they were with their daughter,
RMS. Carl Holmer. Jr., at Miami, and
their son, Joe Day Stewart, Jr., at
Jacksonville.
Their son, T. w. Stewart, who was a
rural mail carrier here before joining
the navy, will resume his old position
on Route ga" soon. He made the trip
over the route today with the present
carrier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-24

Young MatrOns' Bridge.
Mrs. Hollis Fort will entertain the
Young Matrons' Bridge club on Wed
nesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at hel
home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-24
Firebugs Attempt to
Confuse

Sunday was a busy day for the fire
department, two runs in the fore
noon, being followed by three within
period of 10 minutes shortly after 9
O'Clock last night. Two of the night
calls appeared to have been the work
of team of firebugs, bent upon burn
ing negro house, owned by Boss
Warren, on the lower end of Dudley
street. Chief Naylor reported that he
found in the house bundle of fat
pine splinters with which the building
had been set afre, the blaze being
extinguished before much damage was
done.
Immediately after the department
left on this call, another alarm was
rung in from Box 81, on Brown and
Church streets, on the opposite side of
the city. Hearing this alarm from the
city tower, Chief Naylor divided his
forces and sent one crew to Box 81,
where it was discovered it was a false
alarm, evidently run to confuse the
department, and perhaps permit the
burning of the negro house. Within a
few minutes a third alarm was rung
from Dudley and Plum streets, but
this was phone call and believed to
have been a mistaken location of the
fire on the other end of Dudley street
Sunday morning at $40 o'clock the
department made a run to the home
of Lucille Bowie. colored. on Forsyth
street, where the roof was afire from a
spark, and at $50 o'clock put out a
blaze OF similar origin on the roof of
the home of G. E. Rainey, coloreG, on
Ashby street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-24
Death Lays Hand on
Many City Leaders

A reader of The Times Recorder
submits the following example of the
seriousness of the ravages of infiu-
enza in this community, happily now
long since wiped out:
Since the recent epidemic of influ-
enza set in here, Americas has lost
two lawyers, Blalock and Winchester;
two bank cashiers, McNulty and Shet-
field; two insurance agents, Everette
and Young; one physician, Mayes; one
engineer, Markette, and one book
keeper Smith.
Not all of these, however, were vic
tins of Influenza.