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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
Official Joyriding.

Omaha, April S.-To the Editor
Of The Bee A news item gives to
taxpayers and Liberty bond buyers
past and prospective. the glad news
that Il congressman and their fam
lilies will accompany Secretary Baker
to Europe on a junket, ostensibly to
see the schools, or some other B. S.
(bum steer.
A week ago a small and inconspic-
uous item mentioned that "a con-
gressmen and their families landed
at New York after an inspection" of
the Panama canal. 1t is said that
Wilson has 900 attaches over
there with him.
A hick congressman recently stat
ed that all members of the senate
and house Of representatives who
had not already been over there on
some pretense with their families,
of course), would go; a grand free
excursion at the expense of the pa
triotic taxpayers. If it should be
wrong to use this as a text before
the next campaign for $4,000, 000,0 900
for these worthless to blow-it may
come handy AFTER the bond cam
paign az a plausible theory as to why
the dear people failed to show their
prior enthusiasm.
1t may still be saio that one half
the world does not know how the
other half lives-but, believe muh,
a lot of people are getting a near
idea of how lot of Washington peo-
pie live. c. w.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
Japanese Pride in Evidence.

Baron Maxine, head OF the Japanese peace
delegation at Paris, is before the public with
statement of the position OF his country as to
its relations with the outside world. He plainly
states that Japan will no longer be content with
secondary rating. In his carefully phrased ex-
pressons, the baron makes special plea for
the abolition by the United States of restrictions
against his countrymen. Classification with the
Chinese, Hindus, and other Asiatics is very dis
tasteful to the Japanese, who consider them
selves not only more progressive but actually
a superior race.
What the baron overooks is that while po-
ltical equality may be readily granted, and in
the case OF Japan it has been, social equality is
another matter All that he says in support OF
his contention may be admitted, and the point is
not yet established. American laws on the sub
ject OF immigration do not rest on racial
prejudices, but on experience not altogether
pleasant If the Japanese merchants, students
and others OF that classification are at disad-
vantage, it is because OF attempts to evade the
law by introducing coolie labor under guise OF
students. For that matter the bona fde seeker
for knowledge from Japan has little trouble
gaining entrance to America, nor does the mer
chant on legitimate business encounter great
difficulty when he wants to visit here
Efforts by the baron and his associates to
wipe out reasonable laws Of the United States
through the threat of holding aloof from the
League Of Nations, or by delaying the peace
treaty, will come to naught. His threat that
Japan is not too proud to fight, but is too proud
to accept secondary place in the league, car
ries little force with it. The traditional friend
ship for America he refers to has been recog
nized for its value, and will doubtless continue,
the stronger perhaps because it does not rest on
a false premise
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
Uncle Sam to Enforce Prohibition.

The country is going dry on July |, if the
federal government can encompass the result
It behooves the bibulous, therefore, to prepare
for the drouth, and to accustom themselves 10
great change in the way OF living. Unless some
thing unforeseen takes place, the wartime pro-
hbtory measure will become operative, and
revenue agents are being especially trained to
see that it is observed This news is not well
come in certain circles, but the die is cast. 1t
does not do to say that if the soldiers had been
at home different story would be recorded
Most OF the states had voted for prohibition
before the soldiers went away, Nebraska among
them. Nothing that has occurred since then
justifes a belief that the boys who went to war
from this state would vote differently now than
in 1916, when the dry amendment went through
whoopng. Michigan furnishes straw in this
regard, a proposal to modify the state law in
favor of permitting the sale of light wines and
beer being rejected by the voters there last
Monday by an overwhelming vote. The signs
all point to the retirement of the rum devil.
He may be consorted with privately, and at
considerable inconvenience, but his face will not
be visible on the street corners after July !.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
THE CONDEMNATION OF MAYFIELD.

After a gruelling investigation, helped along
a, such investigations usually are, by dis
charged or dissatisfied employees, the legislative
committee has brought in severe condemna
ton OF Commissioner Mayfeld OF the State
Board Of Control, coupled with cali upon the
governor to demand his resignation.
Though our only interest in the matter is for
a square deal for all concerned, analysis OF the
report and the evidence as published from time
to time, discloses nothing to our mind rejecting
upon Mr.. Mayheld any more than upon the
other two members OF the board or warranting
picking him out for special displeasure. The
charges which affected his personal conduct and
integrity are dropped seemingly as unfounded,
and the indictment goes to solely questions of
bad judgment or unbusinesslike methods on the
part OF the board as whole; yet the other two
members are practically exculpated because one
of them ha: rendered his resignation to take
effect next month, and the others term will
expire in July This we maintain is unfair dis
elimination.
Commissioner Mayfelds chief misfortune lies
in the fact that he was appointed as repub
lican by democratic governor pursuant to the
so-caled "nonpartisan" plan OF the law. This
enforced nonpartisanship inevitably makes
trouble when the political balance turns and
creates new authority to be answerable to.
What has been accomplished in such cases for
the public beneft-for Mr.. Mayfeld has admit
teddy done much good works entirely over
looked in the quest Of victim, and that is
the plight Mr.. Mayfed will be in without re-
course, should the governor comply with the
committees recommendation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
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knight. I'VE are going to settle this
revolt without war"
,"Oh, shucks." said the King Bird
disappointedly. Then what do you
want us for?"
ITO join the revolutionists," was
the knights surprising answer. Peg
gy looked at him in amazement.
Was he an enemy in disguise? Was
he seeking TO betray Birdland into
the hands OF Jack Sparrow's shift
less, stealing mob? But even as she
asked herself these questions, the
gallant steed turned his head and
gave another wink. 1t seemed to
say: Don't worry-trust the
knight"
The knights words startled the
birds.
Hey, what do you mean?" de-
manded General Swallow. "I'll die
before III join gang Of lawless
thieves"
80 say we all Of u.s." chorused the
birds.
"Ho. no, That's the spirit"
laughed the knight II don't want
you to join them in preying upon
others. but l want you to become
grabbing revolters with them to
teach them lesson. When they find
food you grab it first and gobble 1t
up; when they protest, you just yell,
Everybody for himself and keep on
grabbing. They'll find their lazy
bird ideas aren't so fine when
strange bird goes after what they
have or want
"Hurrah, What fun" cried the
birds, who now saw the knights
plan.
I'D rather fight EN-" protested
King Bird.
You'll have plenty OF fighting"
laughed the knight, but it will be
bird against bird, instead Of an
army against an army. In that way
we will save a war, and give those
brain-kinked birds a taste Of what
life would be IL every one did as he
pleased without regard to the rights
Of others"
AS the knight finished speaking
shrill, challenging cries sounded
mob came to meet the loyal Bird
land forces.
Comrades Comrades, Come
and join usY' screamed Jack Spar
row.
Comrades! Comrades. Every
body for himself! What belongs to
one belongs to ALL" answered the
other birds
The revolters were surprised at
this answer but they eagerly &C.
cepted the loyal birds into their
ranks. They Thought the revolt had
won.
The knight and a bunch of loyal
birds concealed Peggy while the
greeting was going on. AS the COM
bined forces flew away toward Bird
land, the knight set Peggy upon the
ground.
you had better keep out Of
sight" he said, for the revolters
know you are too honest to approve
of their unfair ways. When we have
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
CHAPTER w.
Comrades. Comrades!'

Comrades. Comradesw
ID EGGY thrilled with pleasure at
i the gallantry of the knight
when he kissed her hand, yet she
was bit frightened at his words.
She wondered If he were going to
raise an army to put down the revolt
Of Jack Sparrow by force.
1T dould be a shame to plunge
Birdlapd into war now" she ex-
claimed. THE birds would be so
busy fighting each other they
wouldn't have time to rear their
families, or help protect the farmers
crops, or enjoy the beautiful sum-
mer weather"
This shall be war Of wits" re-
sponded the knight. Trust me, fair
Princess"
At this, the knights gallant steed
turned his head and winked at Peg
gy. That wink puzzled Peggy and
it set her wondering where she had
seen it before. But at the same time
1t made her feel more comfortable.
for it was a friendly wink, and It
seemed to tell her that she could put
full confidence in the mysterious
knight.
Messages speed fast in Birdland,
and il seemed less than no time be-
fore hundreds of male birds came
flocking around Peggy and the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
E,pypt at Ak-Sar-Ren.

Omaha, April S,-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Here is suggestion for
the architect who may be chosen to
plan the buildings for the exposition
grounds on west Center street as
contemplated by the Board Of Gov
errors Of Ak-Sar-Ben.
While these buildings need not be
expensive, they must be widely diff
ferent from the common run of ex
position buildings. In my opinion
the architect could make hit by re-
producing the general effects of the
great structures of the ancient Egyp-
tians, for instance a replica of the
pavilion at Thebes. The front eleva
ton of this magnificent creation
could DE used as the model for the
main entrance to the exposition
grounds. Other buildings could re-
fleet in a general way some OF the
more beautiful designs of these old
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
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temples and particularly the great
temple Of karnak, and one Of the
beautiful structures at Luxor.
This is enough to convey my idea.
| can name a dozen architects in
Omaha, any one of whom could use
this morif in, designing the buildings
for the exposition which would pro-
duce an ARA. of structures so beau
tiful and so attractive within them
selves as to give the new enterprise
a distinctive character which 1t must
have if It would succeed.
JAMES B. HAYNES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

freed Birdland we will come for
you"
But Peggy wasn't going to sit
waiting there while exciting things
were happening in Birdland. Be
sides, she remembered that the mob
said it was going to wall UP Judge
Owl, Blue Jay and Reddy Wood
pecker and leave them to starve.
She resolved to find them and save
them.
I'm the next chapter things get more
exciting than Peggy expects)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

The Day We Celebrate.
Max Sommer, grocer, born l8S


George Arliss, one OF the foremost actors of
the English-speakn stage, born in London, 81
years ago.
Purley A. Baker, general superintendent of
Jackson county. Ohio, 81 years ago.
Henry P. Fletcher United States ambassa-
dor to Mexico, born at Green Castle, Pa, 46
years ago.
Eugene D'Albert, celebrated pianist and
composer, born in Glasgow, Scotland IS years
ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
Questions directed to this col imn
will be answered In the order OF their
receipts. Please do not ask for in.
formation by telephone or mail,)
Service Cheyrons.

An S. A. T. c. Man-Service
chevrons are not authorized for less
than six months service; the honor
able discharge chevron must be
worn by discharged man when in
uniform: these chevrons may be pro-
cured at any department store, or
from the quartermaster; two are
furnished TO each man on release,
one for his coat and one for his over
coat; they are red and are worn ia
verted on the left sleeve above the
elbow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
Drafted Men.

Gus-Drafted men who are serv-
ing with regular army units will be
held only till the end Of the period
for which they were drafted, four
months after the declaration of
peace; volunteers are now being en-
listed TO replace these men as rapid
w as Dossibla
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
Where the Locomotives Went.

OF the 3.34S locomotives built by
the Baldwin Locomotive works last
year 60 per cent were for the United
States, France and Great Britain for
war purposes. The average weekly
number of men employed during the
year was 1852, exclusive of the sub
sidiary companies
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Estimating the winter wheat crop at this time
Of the year is harmless entertainment, if the De-
partment of Agriculture cares to indulge III it,
but the more reliable figures will be given out
in August, after the crop has been harvested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

You can find no occasion to complain OF the
laws delay in getting a suit started when you
view the case Of the victim of street accident
who was knocked down by an automobile on
Monday afternoon and had his petition asking
damages on file in the clerks office on Wednes-
day morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The jury brought in verdict of not guilty
in the Libby Biecher-king murder case, which
had riveted local attention for week
The Bohn Sash and Door company has been
organized by Conrad Bohn William G. Bohn
and William B. Birge.
Hoyt's "A Bunch OF Keys" amused an audi
ence at Boyd's opera house.
Kansas City took the last game in the series
from Omaha on the home grounds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Red Cross relief is promptly offered in
Omaha, where so much has been done in this
line for others. 1t just serves to give people
an idea OF what the institution stands for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

lie Matin is firm for France at all times, but
hardly is helping the situation by its harsh
criticism OF America Fortunately, the friend
ship between the two republics is too deep to be
seriously disturbed by any one paper group
Of men
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

If some OF those European strikers were to
expend little OF their surplus energy in trying
TO help instead OF hinder the work OF rebuilding
Americas Job OF feeding them would not only
be lighter but much more pleasant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

knight in answer to General Swal-
lows call, Among them were King
Birds band of feathered fighters
"Hurrah" shrieked King Bird.
We're going to have a real row."
Not the kind of a row you're
thinking about" answered the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

The general staff says all American soldiers
will be out of France by the end OF summer
the secretary of war says some will be held
there indefinitely. More bad team work
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Another industrial conference Is about to be
called to meet in Chicago, its object being to
clarity the present domestic situation, as if we
had not already had sufficient talk. Action is
needed now
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Wealthy women are now accused OF financing
the bolshevik propaganda in America. After
bolshevism is fairly established, there will be no
wealthy women here or elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Egypt furnished many good models for
nausoleums but if Ak Sar Ben is going that lar
'or ideas, why not keep on to India and copy
The Tai Mahal2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
IN LIGHTER VEIN.

An English militant crusader strolled
into a. barn where a young man was milk
ing COW. with snort she asked ::
How is 1t that you are not at the front.
young mani"
Because, ma'am," answered the milk
er, there amt no milk at that end.
"You make life a burden to me-" said the
busy man to the persistent life insurance
agent.
IN that case you can't take out this
policy any too soon."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
81 hear you've had quite a spell, Aunt
Jemina."
Yes, honey. dey done TUX me to de
korsepital and Civ me epidemic inter
! &c ton" baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Mount Lassen has resumed its interrupted
eruption, or dearth of other news has admitted
il TO the front page again, whichever way you
ike IT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Thirteen spesders were fined in police court
in one batch. They will have regard for the
"hoodoo" number in the future, if not for the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Germany is to be asked to make an i'm
mediate payment of $4,000 000, 900 on indemnity
account This will show who won the war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

boxing bill, and Nebraska will have to put up
With Wrestling, foot ball and other similar
iorms OF legalzed manslaughter under the guse
Of sport.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Efforts to standardize prices, now in progress
at Washington, are up against the antitrust
laws 1t is pretty hard even for Uncle Sam to
violate his own rules
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Market Tuesday" is all right, but Omaha
will serve customers on any other week day
just the same
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

That Council Bluff. boy may not have won
medal of honor, but he surely did not suffer
in flesh by reason of being in the army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10
DREAML AND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY
By DADDY

(whsn Jack Sparrow reyolt,. seeking to
destroy all rule and order In Birdland, a
mysterious knight comes to help Peggy
set things right)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Orderly" Germany exhibits splendid pic
ture of what happens in country governed
from the top when the top flies off.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

A Chicago Judge has just decided that Mr..
Burleson has no voice in fixing Illinois tele-
phone rates The end is not yet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Omahas housing problem, it did not make it
any lighter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

"Home-nade hootch" is just as deadly as
the other variety and is getting to be far more
common.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

April showers not only bring May flowers
but have great deal to do with October corn
fields.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

It's not bad sign when railroad company
is unable to~sel consignment OF caskets at
auction
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

No more Sailing days" for local jobbers,
relief that will be welcome to all but the rail
roads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Japan is sending its army to Siberia again,
which news ought to be welcome in California
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Once more salute the soaring porker, who is
out to break all former altitude records
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-10

Subscribers leaving the city should have The Bee mailed
TO thsm. Address changed . often requested.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-10-04
Colored Man
Rob S Heroes,
Foils Coppers
Especial to The Whip J

St. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 29.-Bicycles
rugs, blankets, electric fans, clothing
musical instruments and large as
sortment of other articles stolen from
Easements of West End residences
where they had been stored, were re
covered last night following the ar
rest of Melvin T. Taylor, "a years old
of 2918 Lawton ave, Negro recently
discharged from the army.
Included in the assortment were a
graphophone and 200 records belong
ing to Mrs. j. C. Parker, 1905 Lindell
blvd. One of the records was re-
production of the voice of Mrs. Par
ker's husband, now dead, and which
she valued highly as a memento.
Five Negroes in whose possession
detectives found considerable loot aft
er Taylor had confessed were arrest
ed on a charge of receiving stolen
property.
Taylor confessed, the detectives said,
that in the past five months he had
ransacked the Easements of forty-nne
residences. He boosted that he fire.
quently passed policemen when carry
ing bundles of loot.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-10-04

Reopens

After being closed few days fol
remodeling, the Dreamland reopened
Friday night with vaudeville and an
enlarged dance floor. The partition of
glass has been removed and it is now
the Dreamland of pre-war days.
Ledman & Hunter were the lead
ing "vaudevillians" ably assisted by
Miss Alberta Hunter and the New
Orleans jazz band, led by Mr.. Joseph
Oliver, worlds greatest jazz cornet-
list.
Meals that are said by epicures to
be the finest in the country, are still
being served. The Dreamland is the
only amusement resort on the South
Side that can boast of having an
oriental chef. Mr.. Scott Rouffles, of
the fighting eighth. Mr.. Joseph Tur-
ner and Edward Bottoms, are the
gentlemen who mix the "kickless"
near drinks.
The Dreamland has rightly been
named "The Stroller's Mecca"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-10-04
Police Stave Off Mob;
Lynching Attempted

Omaha, Neb., Oct. IA mob Of
/ 800 persons attempted to take Will
Brown, Negro, away from police of
ficers last night and lynch him.
He had been arrested and identified
as the assailant of Miss Agnes Lobeck.
Two-thirds of the police of the city
were rushed to the scene and members
of the mob were beaten before the
prisoner could be taken to the station
He was later removed to the county
jail for fear the mob would storm the
police station and take him.
The attack on Miss Lobeck was the
nineteenth since une I, and lynching
is being talked wherever men gather
Several arrests in connection have
been made, but a conviction in no
case has been secured.