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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
The Wrecker's Instinct

The testimony before a congressional COM
mittee to the effect that nearly everyone on
Cape Cod was wearing army and navy cloth
inr after the wreck of the Cunard liner Port
Hunter in Vineyard sound" seems a sufficient
solution of the committees inquiry to discover
what became of 100000 worth of the steam
er's cargo of overseas supplies. 1t went where
the cargoes of wrecked vessels have tradition
ally gone since shipping began and helped nu-
rnerous deserving fishermen and coast jewellers
to meet one problem of the cost of living.
There are temptations, it appears. against
which even New England conscience is not
proof, But no doubt the incident is of less in
terest to the moralist than to the student of
heredity. The wrecker's conscience, like the
smuggler's, is elastic. and, given treasure-trove
OF army supplies cast up by the sea, distinc-
tions between meum and tuum are apt to be-
come blunted. The fact for remark is the avid
ity with which the opportunity to despoil a
foundered ship was embraced on the instant.
The wrecker's instinct dormant in blood pos
sibly derived from constructing English an
cestors, Jared up at the call of sea loot, and
certainly the job was as competently done as
il might have been of old on the coast of Corn
wall. Was the practice alleged to be in vogue
in former times on certain sections OF the New
England seacoast of hanging lantern around
a cows neck to delude mariners a libel or a
true bill? Perhaps the recent exploit of the
Cape Cod wreckcrs has a bearing on its authen-
isity.-New York World.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

fleeing before q rushing railroad
train. They had to keep ahead or
be ground into the dust by the mass
Of hoppers.
Peggy no longer sang, and neither
did Billy. They needed all their
breath to hop, hop. hop. But the
hoppers rasped out their whispery.
rustling song, even as they raced
along: Eats for me and eats for
you; eats for all in pastures new"
The grasshoppers we're no longer
stopping to eat. They were rushing
with all their might toward the
fair fields beyond the lake." which
were promised in Peggy's song.
They came out upon the top OF a
hill, and down below them lay the
oil-covered lake.
when we get to the lake, the
hoppers will fall in and we will be
safe" painted Peggy.
mo" answered Billy. I'VE can't
STOP This rush will carry us right
finished with the hoppers."
PEGGY felt that what Billy said
was true. The waves of grasshop-
pers were surging down the hill with
force which the children couldn't
possibly resist. Peggy and Billy
had been caught in their own trap
and there seemed no chance for
| escape.
But Peggy, leaping high, saw
something ahead which made her
shout with hope.
Blue Heron is fishing in the shall
low water along the Shore" she
cried to Billy. Perhaps he will save
u.s."
Tomorrow will be told how the grass
hoppers go swimming against their WILLY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
&4ee;Ymz
AAsr91N
Favors the Morgan Bill.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 6.-To the
Editor of The Bee: The American
Legion is putting forth an extensive
publicity campaign in behalf of the
bill H. R. 5545 which Hon. Dick T.
Morgan, Eighth district, Oklahoma
has placed before congress.
Beyond a question or doubt this
bill is much superior to any other
bill or plan now pending before con-
gress, as it will cover a greater body
Of men and it reaches out for the
hand Of the city man as we'll as the
farmer and, we can't all be farmers
while we would have to be il we re-
ceived the benefits Of bill that is
passed other than the Morgan bill
But there Is the advantage of Mr..
Morgan's bill: it equally benefits all
men both city and rural, for we
both fought side by side and carried
our flag to victory and are entitled
to equal rights.
l trust that you will give us a
hand in giving this wide publicity
and request that all men who have
served to write to Hon. Dick T. Nor
gan. house of representatives, so
their letters will serve as support
for the bill. L. e. LUTTRELL,
1919 California.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
Set the Date.

A young SWede in South Dakota
who had been sent out to collect bills
for the general store returned with
this report:
lyon Brown he say he pay when
he sell his wheat; Ole Oleson, he
say he pay when he sell his oats;
and Yon Yonson, he say he pay in
january"
"In January" repeated the pro-
prietor, surprised. 'Why, he never
set date before. Are you sure he
said january"
well, Ay tank 1t bane january.
He say it bane dam cold day when
you get your money.
Legion Weekly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
WARS AFTERMATH.

I. who went forth to war, am home again!
No favorte of Deaths, he passed me by.
Through endless days Of weary incidence,
Through nights OF tortured nerves, of
sharp suspense,
Through nameless horrors Of the soul and
sense,
He branded me;
No favorlte Of his, he passed me by.
I, who went forth to war. am home again!
America, the free. Is mine once more.
Here multitudss Of joyous children play,
Here toll find$recompense in ample pay.
Here pleasure treads her measures night
and day
A roundelay.
America. the free. is mine once more.
Oh you whose lives are crowned, who live
in Death,
You know the purpose in wars bloody web
Oh, Spirit Brothers! Help Us weave the
resti
Into iife's commonplace there must be
pressed
Wars sacrificial spirit; this may test
l. too, am blessed; t
No favorite OF Deaths, he passed mo by!
r. A. B. in the New York Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
GET RID OF BILLBOARDS.
Houston Council Checks 1t Up to
Residence Districts.

1OuSUOu SOuuCh SifcCAS IL w W
Residence Districts.
The billboard interests have been
given a year by the city council to
remove the nufsances from Main
street and residence districts.
In erecting billboards in the fu-
ture, it will be necessary for them
to get the consent of Is per cent of
the immediate residents of the
neighborhood wherein 1t is pro-
posed to erect a billboard. This,
too, is fair. If a majority of the
residents Of district do not have
pride enough to keep the billboards
out, then the city will not interfere
to keep them out. This is an ap-
plication Of local self-government
which should meet the situation.
In the meantime. the opponents Of
the billboard nuisance should edu-
cate public sentiment to the menace
of the boards. When this Is done,
the boards are pretty sure to be
removed from every place where
they mar the scenery or contribute
to any unfavorable condition
Houston Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
She Likes the Idea.

Omaha, Oct S.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: I am the same person
that wrote to you a couple of weeks
ago about our raise in rents in the
Marion-Maple Court apartment, and
in reading your last Fridays paper
I can't help but drop you a few
lines as am sure it is to your credit
IL they do build that beautiful apart
ment that was pictured in last Fri
days paper, and I hope that Mr..
Goldnames will place me on his list
for one Of the first apartments fin
ished. I certainly think he will
have them occupied as fast as he
can build them.
MRS. A. MUNSON,
1912 Maple Street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Citizens of Omaha have had the opportunity
Of adopting home rule any time they wished for
these many years, but have neglected to avail
themselves Of it. That is one reason why we
have to run to the legislature every now and
then to get permission to regulate our own
affairs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
PROGRAM for the Industrial Conference.

Some disappointment may be felt because
of the adjournment for day of the industrial
conference because no definite program was be-
fore it for action. This, however, is really an
encouraging sign. The conference is not ex-
pected to bring about an adjustment by magic.
Agreement must be had on general principles,
application of which will follow in order. Haste
will not beget the effective results that should
come from this gathering.
Each of the several groups of delegates as
sembled is aware in general and to some extent
in detail of the situation in America. How to
Set in operation methods that, will not only
readjust but will also tend to stabilize business
is their problem. Merely to declare that the
need of the country is greater production, and
that wages should be high and return to capital
adequate will not solve the problem. 1t may
be asking too much Of the delegates to suggest
that they discover some way whereby the sub
stance of the resolution offered by the en-
ployers' group can be achieved Yet such a
solution should be Appropriated, if the con-
ference is to have any definite result. To reach
this there will have to be yielding, perhaps, on
all sides, to the end that the common center
may be attained Concessions can not come
altogether from one and not from the other
The gathering does not partake of the ma
| ture of conclave assembled to decide terms Of
which peace is to be offered vanquished COM
blatant. 1t is merely conference of men Of
affairs who have single aim in view, that
being the continued prosperity of the country
but who are not entirely agreed as to how best
to reach the end all seek That they are as
sembled in conference is a hopeful sign, and
that some assistance may come from their de-
alterations is reasonable to expect.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
A Pest,

: 80 you enjoyed your vacation?"
IT certainly did. In fact I had
the time of my young life"
Good! Here comes a man I
don't want you to meet. He would
spoil your disposition"
"Why?" .i
HE has worked for the same firm
for rs years and it Is his proud
boast that he has never missed a
day."-Birmingha Age-Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
THE SPICE OF LIFE.

1--WE have an old family knocker on our
front door"
1--WE have one INTERPRETATIONS
American.
Policeman-(to prisoner leaving dock
who has just been sentenced to six
months. )-"Excuse me, but do you want
to let your house ?"-London. Opinion.
Two young ex-service men In Eldorado
are packing their duds In feverish haste
to get off to college before dads order of
government bacon arriveG-Kansas City
Star.
Mayme-"I have SO many callers poster
ing the life out Of me. hardly know
what to do with them ALL
Grayce-"Why, how long have you been
telephone operator baltimore Amer
lean,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

King Albert wins special mention because he
run locomotive ten miles with the engineer
BY his side. The engineer might direct the
kingdom Of Belgium for a similar length of
time with the king standing by to take hold
whenever trouble started.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
Reflected Vision.

"Uncle Ned, they tell me you re-
member seeing Tecumseh."
mo, sab. My father ulster re-
member seeing him and remember
seeing my father. louisville
Courier Journal ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
What Makes Man Happy.

Mrs. Tungsmith-Miss Filmstar's
husband is SO devoted. He spends
all his time looking at photoplays
that she appears in.
Her Husband--Thats not devo-
ton. Any man would enjoy seeing
his wife busy and silent at the same
time.-Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
And Learned Quickly.

The French government has made
500 per cent on the sale of some
American tobacco. They must have
had somebody over here learning
the ropes.--St. Louis Globe-Demo-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Italy's king has issued royal decree rati
flying the Versailles treaty, but the act must b.
confirmed by national assembly yet to b.
elected. The big jump is yet to come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

The negro policeman on North Twenty
fourth street seems to know what his bosses
want him to do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

The republican majority in the senate de-
clines to permit the democrats to run things,
and therefore is conducting "hlbuster." Can
you beat it?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Less drunkenness in England is ascribed to
weaker drink Natural enough, but John Bull
still will have his "beer."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Minister Noske of Germany says he can not
understand why the Americans should go along
with the entente" Neither could any OF his
predecessors. Some day mirror will be found
into which the German may look and see him
self as others see him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

The Salvation Army has decided that half {
loaf is better than no bread, and will 60 aheae
with what funds il has on hand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Mourners with taste for literature may get
some consolation from reading Burns address
to the Unco Guid" and "Holy Willies Prayer"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Senator Johnson tells the Oregonians that
the treaty will be ratified with reservations, and
that the president will accept the reservations.
This is understood by everybody except the
administration leader in the senate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

A mans fool friends can do him more dam
age than an equal number of open opponents
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Professor Taft is back on the job at Yale
but this does not mean he is lost to public
activities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Lloyd George insists the British government
is bigger than any body formed under it, and
perhaps he is right. The revolution is not get
ting very far in England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

"Sky way" will be in demand hereabouts for
the next day or two, with arrival OF racing
planes from both coasts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

October Is is now set for moving day at
Amerogen. The Allies may soon designate the
destination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Won der Goltz is loyal to the fatherland,
which is about all the dear old country cal
stand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

With pork on the hoof cents pound
cheaper than it was few weeks ago. one is
almost justified in expecting to get bacon and
the like at slight reduction from prevailing
prices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Queen Elizabeth is also enchanted witt
America, making that score even.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
Fair fields lie beyond the lake,
Would you Of their Joy partake?

That was just the kind OF song to
make the grasshoppers stop and
take notice. They didn't care
snap about the pleading song that
the children had first sung, but
when they heard about the fields
where "eats await" they were ready
to listen.
The onward march of the army
halted. The ranks turned toward
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
"GRAssHOPPER HOP"
By DADDY.

peggy and Billy seek to save the corn
fields OF Famer Dalton from grasshopper
army. With the aid of Barter. Fairy
Humming Bird, they become as small as
hoppers. and try to lure the army into an
oil-covered lake,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Does the admonition to cease talking" in
clude the h. c. of L.?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
What The Bee Stands For:

1t is now up to the grand jury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09
CHAPTER v.
The Charm Works.

THE huge grasshopper army, hop
1 ping and eating. was sweeping
like a river toward Farmer Dalton's
corn field. as If about to swallow 1t
up, when the song Of Peggy and Bill
ly made itself heard among them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-10-09

Tomorrow will be told how the grass
hoppers go swimming against their will
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-14

A REAL FARM HOME-24Oa, 4 miles south of Prescott on main public highway, 14a in cultivation, goa Ber- muda pasture, watered by overfowing well, sandy loam soil and soc extra fertile creek bottom. 20a fenced and cross fenced with wire, nice 7 room house, fine we'll with gasoline engine and large tank for water works. Large two-story barn, three tenant houses, fine 10c orchard, white neighborhood, near school and church. Price $35 .OO per acre. Moore 6 Martin. 13d3w2 MT. and Mrs. N. B. Nelson enter tained few friends last evening in honor of MT. Nelson's sister, Miss Marjory Nelson of Conway. A very pleasant evening was spent; after the games of Bunco, delicious refresh ments were served. Those present were Misses Beulah Greeson, Ger trude Davis, Gertrude Guthrie, Helen Wilson; Messrs. Minor Gordon, C.. Meyers, Matt Hit, Orin Ellsworth, Hap Powell, Mark Blakely, MT. and Mrs. Roy Nelson.
 The ball game yesterday afternoon on the local grounds between Emmet and Prescott was gripping battle, so to speak, in which mere run saved the game from ending in tie
 Bush tossed the pill for Prescott for the first seven innings, not permit ting the visitors to go around the
 bases, the locals bagging seven runs in the seven innings. Pitcher Bush, not being regularly attached to a ball club, was permitted to descend from the mound at this juncture of the i game and the one-time sensation of the big league as well as of his homs town, Charles Tompkins was awarded the right to twirl, but not having the old stuff any more, the remainder of the game was devoted to annexing a few scores for both sides, the game ending with the score board reading 10 to Il in favor of the home team
 Chick Meyers knocked hte sox off the old pill for the needed extra run in the tenth.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-14
LOCAL NEWS NHMR

Mrs. N. L. Garrett of Stamps, re- turned home yesterday after visit in the city with her son, H. O. Giles.
 Something of interest may be learn ed by any one who purchased DeRose Oil Stock from Mir. Savage by calling at this office. 13d3
 Miss Anna Mae Amos of Tulsa, Okla, left for her home today after a visit in the city as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Fate Hines.
 Miss Artie Duke is expected to arr rive home this evening on visit from Little Rock, where she is attending Draughon's Business College. LOST IT Hampden watch, gold, about 0 or % size with chain about inches, attached, at ball grounds yes terday afternoon. Finder will return to News office and receive rewark M. F. Smith.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-14
MT. and Mrs. Roy Nelson will leave

tomorrow morning for Chicago where MT. Nelson will enter an optical school for a complete course in eye glass fit
 ing. MT. Nelson for the past eight months has been in business with his brother, N. B. Nelson, the jeweler.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-14
The Prescott Daily News
 Published by The News Printing Company

Entered as second class mail mat ter November 4th, 1905, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 3. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-08-14

NOTICE-We are able to promptly do all work given us. Satisfaction guar anteed. Shaver's Pressing Shop, Front street, next to postoffce. Phone
 324. 8-1-tf
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
STORY OF ISAAC RENTZ.
Risked His Life to Give Water to
Wounded Yankees.

Il see in your last issue an &C
count of the death of my boyhood
friend and war comrade," says Vet
eran J. B. Hunter, anent the death
of Mr.. Isaac w. Rentz. Isaac Rentz
was one Of the best men / ever knew,
and as a soldier he was a hero.
"In one of the large battles-l
have forgotten which; it may have
been Gettysburg-the dead and
wounded we're lying thick just in
front of our breasworks and the
wounded Yankees were begging for
water every breath. And If you rails
ed your head above the breastworks
you were shot by the pickets on the
other side. One Sergeant Kirkland,
of Kershaw county, moved by their
cry, went to his captain and asked
permission to 60 over and give them
water. His captain told him he could
not do it, for he would be killed if
he crossed the breastworks. He went
to the colonel and asked him. The
colonel told him it was impossible.
You would be killed instantly if
you crossed the breasWorks.' WELL
he said, Colonel, 1 cannot stand to
hear them cry and I am going if l
am killed.
HE got water in a canteen and
jumped over and put it to the mouth
of a Yankee, and as sson as the en-
envy saw what he was doing the fir
ing ceased and he continued to Wa
ter them, amidst cheering from both
sides.
Just then, Isaac Rentz, seeing
it, filled several canteens and carried
water to kirkland and they gave wa
ter to every crying man and was not
hurt. The people of Kershaw county
raised a water fountain to the mem
DRY of Sergeant Kirkland and it
stands today as a monument to the
sergeant's heroic act in this case.
Isaac Rentz's name should be on the
fountain, as he risked his life by
going and coming so often until the
men were given water"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
KILLED IN ACTION.
Rubin Kearse, of Ehrhardt, Lost Life
on Western Front.

Private Rubin Kearse, son of Mr.,
J.. F. Kearse, Jr., Of Ehrhardt, has
been officially reported killed in &C
ton on the western front in France
The name of Mr.. Kearse recently ap-
peared on the casualty list, and Sen
ator E. D. Smith was appealed to
for further information. After some
days of effort, Senator Smith wired
the relatives of Mr.. Kearse a few
days ago the Official confirmation OF
the death of the young soldier. He
was killed while on duty October
10th. Senator Smith stated that NO
details of the death were available,
but that the war department has ca
bled to France for any facts that
may be known.
Mr.. Kearse was among the drafted
men sent from this county about a
year ago. He was a splendid young
fellow, and enjoyed the friendship OF
a large circle of acquaintance all ov-
er the county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
GOOD ROADS MEETING.
Community Development Representa-
I tive Speaks Here Tonight.

Mr.. W. C. Kirkpatrick, a represen-
tative of the Community Develop
ment Council of America, will speak
at the court house on Thursday, jan
uary 30th, at 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Kirkpatrick speaks under the
auspices of the State Highway Cam
paign committee, and will discuss the
legislation the present general assem-
bly, is asked to enact. Large charts
aroused to illustrate the subject and
much interest has been shown in this
method of presenting the subject.
AS goods roads is now the subject
of great interest to the people of our
county, it is hoped that there will be
a large number Of citizens present
at the meeting, as there will be some,
thing to interest the people along
this line.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
RECEIVED 80 WOUNDS.
Bamberg Visitor Participated in Bat
tie of Chateau Thierry.

Lieut.. L. w. Squier, of Philadel-
phia, was a visitor in the city last
week to his brother, Mr.. M. A.
Squier, and Mrs. Squier, who was
Miss Moselle Copeland before her
marriage. Lieut.. Squier has a dis
tinction that perhaps very few sur
vivors have experienced, that of re-
ceiving thirty-nine wounds and re-
covering from them. He participated
in the first big battle in which Amer
lean troops were engaged, that OF
Chateau Thierry, where the first de-
cisive blow was delivered to the Ger
mans and which marked the turning
point of the entire war. During this
battle a big shell exploded so near
to Lieut., Squier that his ear drums
burst and several of his comrades
were instantly killed. The lieuten-
ant sustained thirty-nine shrapnel
wounds. Thanks to the magnificent
care of the wounded given by the
American hospital corps, he is now
recovering. While he is not yet
strong, he is slowly regaining his
normal health. Strange to relate,
he still possesses all his limbs and
faculties, and only one toe vas left
in France. Lieut.. Squier relates
many interesting and startling Incl
dents of the war, and it is indeed en-
Pertaining to converse with him.