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Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

presume, a fine project, providing
because Of the victory they don't
continc the membership to q few
who. because of their military
strength, assume the right to point
out toNthe smaller and weaker ones
the things they must and must not
do. That would simply mean tyran-.
ny in new form and accomplish
only one thing. A few overgrown
bullys pledge themselves to assist
each other IN robbing their weaker
neighbors. AS the case now stands,
the central powers will be shorn of
many or all Of their colonies. ana
as some of our allies will claim
the right of ownership of those
colonies and are working hard to-
ward that end, and have not the
slightest intention Of permitting
those people to form governments
of their own choice, that will bury
the universal democracy, the thing
which we entered the war TO ac-
complish, and instead make us the
chief smith In forging the chain
and clentching the rivets on the
limbs of the peoples who trusted
those who shouted democracy and
universal freedom, but meant sim
ply commercialism and slavery
WILLIAM LYMAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
Freedom for Ireland.


Omaha, Jan. 9.-To the Editor OF
The Bee; On reading a letter in your
issue Of the 7th inst, labeled Mr.
Wooster's reJoinder or some such
title, my whole American spirit of
freedom, of right. rebels against such
intuitions One would doubt if his
ideas Of America are very uplifting.
Possibly Mr.. Wooster forgets his
history to such an extent that he
fails to look back to the time when
our free country was in similar
straits, as is Ireland today. And does
he not recollect what our great COM
mander, Gen. John Pershing, said at
Lafayette's tomb, Lafayette. we are
Here" Does he not remember that
France loaned us millions of dollars
and men? Does not the same reason
bear good today as It did in '76, that
the weaker should be helped by the
greater? Did not our armies enter
the field, and did not the cry 80 out,
Remember Belgium"
Did not the Irish fight for their
freedom and fail, because they were
so close to England that it was easy
for that monarchy to hold Ireland
under her control?
BE it said here and now that 1t
was a most wonderful thing for us
that France did not come forth with
such sentiments as to crush a great
nation like ours in its dark period
when help was needed.
One with any knowledge Of Irish
history will never say Ireland can
wholly be blamed for not wanting to
fight for England in this war. The
question Of freeing Ireland is for
more learned minds than the major
ity OF us possess, but when is comes
to the question of America opposing
the freedom of Ireland, that is diff
ferent thing. All the way down
through our history the United States
has stood for freedom, from Wash
ington to Wilson; If such men as
these, such men as Lincoln, stand for
freedom, for democracy Of our own
Lard, then surely they stand for
freedom of all lands If 1t can be
brought about, and / say it can be
done as It never has been before.
Did not the United States protect
Cuba and make 1t a republic and
are they not now and then discussing
the possibilities Of freedom for the
Philippines. OF course, you say
that IS different, but It shows that
the good old United States is still be-
hind the cause Of democracy, and
can now raise one more shaft to its
place as It did when Cuba was made
free with a few words from our
peace conference at the Hague.
For who can say that England won
this war, or France won. No, but all
viii say the United States won the
war, and with the winning as q great
monument to democracy she should
ask for the freedom of ireland be-
cause the United states stands for
freedom.
As / have said, the United States
stands for freedom, in concluding let
me say;
First-If we want to keep Ireland
in subsection we are turning against
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
1mportant. Faetor Il oood Roads.

Governor Harding of Iowa, in his message
to the legislature, puts emphasis on point that
too often escapes attention in connection with
the good roads agitation Il is the change in
character Of use Of the highways. The Iowa
authorities have prepared careful survey Of
the users Of states highways. and make. re-
turn that the average daily traffic over the
roads Of the state is $50 vehicles OF these 2o2
are motor-driven and only AZ horse-drawn. AS
the number Of automobiles in Nebraska is pro-
portionately higher than in Iowa, it is not inns
probable that the disparity between the two
classes Of traffic will be,even more pronounced
in his state This indicates the change that has
taken place in the character Of use Of the roads,
and therefore the need for change in character
Of the roads themselves Il is no longer a
question Of boulevards for pleasure driving,
but Of substantial highways along which the
tremendous traffic Of the farms may be eco
nomically transported
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

I'VE are here at your service,
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell" he
squeaked. Peggy and Billy Bell
GUM gasped in surprise. They mad
not the slightest idea that the rag
gedy chap was anything else than
what he appeared forlorn, lone
some little lad, who was stunned
by other children because OF his tat
tered clothes. They never thought
that he might be prince In dis
guise.
IT'S well. Silver Toes!Y answered
the raggedy chap. I'VE wish to
travel swift as the wind to the noun
tains. and then on, on TO the very
top. Hitch your troop to our royal
Sleigh"
"Your word is law, Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell" replied Silver Toes In
his queer squeak. Turning, he gave
quick orders to the other rabbits.
In moment they had ranged them
selves along the sled rope and har-
messed themselves to II with long
cords.
'orhe royal sleigh awaits" said
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell, waving
Peggy and Billy Belgium toward the
hobs.
Are you really a prince?" stam-
mered Peggy.
Your name sounds like flower"
added Billy.
Il am a prince of the wild Flower
Elves was the answer. MY home
IL in the Woodland Deils."
But what are you doing here In
disguise?" blurted Billy.
.Oh, II was dull in the hollow log
where ! was sleeping, so ! thought
I'd come out for a little fun But
the children were not bit nice to
me-"
They didn't know you were
prince" explained Peggy "You
were dressed like a poor little boy"
How foolish!" exclaimed Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell why didn't they
look at me instead Of my clothes.
But you were nice to me, and now
you'll have your wish. Hop on"
Peggy and Billy obeyed instantly.
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell took his
place at the steering wheel
AWAY! Away" he shouted.
And away, away went the Rabbits,
jerking the hobs behind them
At the first jerk Peggy and Billy
heard the chime of sleigh bells
Quickly the jangle of the bells
mounted to a loud, musical chorus
The bells were on the Rabbits, and
they were playing a jolly tune
Soon the level ground was left be-
hind and the Rabbits began to climb
up, up, up. A brilliant winter moon
rose over the horizon, and by its
siIvery light. they saw that they were
ascending a steep mountain.
They mounted swiftly above the
farmlands, and then came to a heavy
pine forest.
Fast, fastl' warned Prince Bon
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Thomas w. Gregory has turned over to the
president his cabinet position, with the we'll
worn excuse that he no longer can afford to
sacrifice his personal interests TO the service of
his country. This will serve as we'll as any
buffer that might be inserted between retiring
cabinet officer and bump Mr., Gregory's
contribution TO the history Of his country may
not be fully assessed at this time although
some noteworthy things can be set down to his
credit among them his continuation of certain
important suits left over by his predecessors.
In these he was not always fortunate in secur-
ing approval Of others, but it is the general con-
viction that he honestly sought to protect pub
Tic interests. His sternest critics admitted his
answering fidelity to high ideals For the
moment he will be thought Of most because of
his over-zealous attempt to enforce the selective
draft law, the scandalous proceedings that grew
out Of wholesale arrests throughout the eoun-
try last fall being chargeable directly to his Of
fee. Under his direction agents Of the Depart-
ment Of Justice did splendid service in running
down and breaking up nests Of enemy spies,
propagandists, and disturbers, and for this he
should have alb due credit It is too soon,
perhaps, to strike balance on his administra-
ton Of the high Office, but he will for the pres
ent be carried in the public mind as amember
Of the cabinet which will 60 down in history as
one Of rubber stamps" because Of its faithful
reflection Of the will and views Of the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
Heroes Of the Surf

So gentle have been the winds here in the
,ity since the Northern Pacific made her unsuc-
,essful effort to reach New York overland that
many are surprised to read of the heavy seas
beating on the Fire Island bars They forget
81 do not know that big wives often travel long
distances from their point of origin, and that
even small waves sometimes make terrible
gains IN size when they reach shallow water.
The iife-savers, as a matter Of fact have en-
.ountered difficulties that were greater than
night have confronted them in the midst Of a
storm much more severe, and the state OF the
sea a few miles out was in strange contrast
10 struggle in making the few hundred yards
between the shore aud the ship.
To make that journey the whole Of their
strength and courage was required, and both
lad 70 be used, not in the single desperate and
.xcited moment that can turn almost anybody
INTO a hero. but through long hours Of constant
lighting ID icy water that threatens death with
.gerv instant That however, is the sort Of
work to which the coast guards are trained and
Is successful performance is their trade, or per-
1aps accuracy requires one to call It their art.
rhey risk drowning or mutilation in the surf
IS a matter of course, as other men accept the
Reariness that comes from their daily tasks,
md as Insy do not expect to be highly re-
aot disappointed when fame forgets TO immor-
alize their names.
Rarely indeed have the coast guards and
their volunteer helpers been confronted BY a
harder task than In this instance. The only
form Of good luck the conditions have given
them lies ii the fact that sometimes they have
Is do the same sort Of work in much colder
weather. when to other chances Of death is
added that Of freezing. -New York Tines
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
Like Being Hit
By Rattle Snake
Says that every time you
cut or pick at a corn you
invite lockiaw

You reckless men and women who
are pestered with corns and who have
at least once a week invited an aw-
full death from lockjaw or blood poi
son are now told by a Cincinnati
authority to use a drug called free
zone, which the moment a few drops
are applied to any corn, the soreness
is relieved and soon the entire corn,
root and all, lifts right out with the
fingers, without one particle Of pain.
This freezone is a sticky substance
which dries the moment it is applied
and just loosens the corn without in
flaming or even irritating the sur
rounding tissue or skin. He says q
quarter Of an ounce viii cost very
little at any of the drug stores, but
this is sufficient to rid ones feet of
every hard or soft corn or callus.
You are positively warned that
cutting or picking at a corn is 3
suicidal habit.-Ady
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
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the traditions very dear and very
near to all our hearts, freedom.
Second-There was once a time
that even we. so great and powerful
today. turned to a republic for help.
'Third-Our policy has been to
stay aloof from foreign powers, but
we have created a republic of our
own free will, and that is Cuba.
Since we have led the world in
higher ideals of freedom, il Is up to
us to show that we are not backing
down on our policy of helping the
oppressed, and surely Ireland is OPP
pressed. r. d. DIES MOND.
Why We Endure the War.
North Platte. Neb., Jan. 1O.-To
the Editor of The Bee: With your
kind permission will say a few
words in line with the views of an
humble citizen who thinks that the
present is the most critical period in
our country's history. There are a
large number of people we meet
day after day who tell us that the
real reason for US entering into this
world conflict is ito save the monies
advanced by the munition dealers
and other profteers who assisted
and financed the warning nations.
But until we see further one and
all of us should stand firmly back
OF our president, who told us Amer
icas object in entering the con-
fiict was to procure for the weaker
peoples self-government in their
own interest and by themselves,
which means real democracy and
the overthrow Of militarism, which
represents tyranny
But they say they have beaten
Germany and are now clapping
each other on the back and con-
graduating each other on the great
victory and sparring as to see who
will receive the choicest share Of
the spells gained by force from the
conquered. And are incidentally
leading up to the forming Of a
league of nations to prevent by
force of arms, If necessary, at any
future time the return of any part
of the spoils taken, and not a word
of the universal democracy that we
have been hearing so much about,
and for which so 'many young
American lives were sacrificed ana
so much of the peoples money was
so freely spent. But we do not be-
lieve that our president will be de-
ceived or mesmerized into agreeing
to any terms of settlement other
than those proclaimed by him at
our entering into the war. And
since the league Of nations Is, we
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
THE GIRLS WE LEFT BEHIND
US.

HuFrahl we say. for this glorious day
When no warrior duties bind US,
So here we come on a rush for home
And the girls we left behind us.
over ocean tide and by train beside,
As on hurried march they'll find US
Till we reach once more the welcoming
door
OF the girls we left behind US.
Perhaps wife we pledged for life,
Whose letters all remind US
OF the future sweet when again we meet,
The girls we left behind JUS.
TheJ<are all girls as we are all boys,
Since first in drill they lined US;
There Is no gage to limit the age
OF the girls we left behind us.
Our hearts are glad. whether man or lad,
In whatever ranks they find Us,
And we'll greet with a kiss mother, wife
or Sis
All the girls we left behind u.s.
MRS. K. W. HANSON.
Honey Creek. la.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
CHAPTER II.
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell.


Again the raggedy chap blew his
whistle shrill blast that stirred
the echoes in the hills, that searched
deep into the woods.
For few moments there seemed
to be no response; then Peggys
alert ears caught a soft, padding
sound. The sound grew to a rustllng,
and then to thudding, as white
shapes. came bounding over the
snow Through the dusk Of early
evening
Rabbits! White rabbits!' ex-
claimed Billy Belgium.
Up rushed the Rabbits, dozens
upon dozens Of them, stopping
abruptly before the raggedy lad.
Ranging themselves in military for
nation, they sat up on their
launches, and gravely saluted. Out
in front Of them stepped a handsome
young Rabbit.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
A Home Made
Gray Hair Remedy.

Gray, streaked or faded hair can
be Immediately made black, brown
or light brown, whichever shade you
desire, by the use Of the following
remedy that you can make at home:
Merely get a small box Of Orlex
powder at any drug store. It costs
very little and no extras to buy.
Dissolve it in water and comb It
through the hair. Full directions for
mixing and use come in each box.
You need not hesitate to use Or
lex, as a $4,000 gold bond comes
in each box guaranteeing the user
that Orlex powder does not contain
silver, lead, zinc, sulphur, mercury,
aniline, coal-tar products or their
derivatives.
It does not rub off, is not sticky
or gummy and leaves the hair fluff
fly. 1t will make q grayhaired per-
son look twenty years younger
Adv.
Bee Want Ads are the Best Busi-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Senator Smith of Arizona insists that Mex
leo be made to pay for all damage wrought
during the times Of turmoil and strife there
lie puts the bill of Americans at $30OOOO,OO0
When foreign claims are added to this, Car
rama and his satellites will have full view
Of what their fun viii cost them. This bit Of
laid-over business is coming forward for early
consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Mondays run Of hogs at the principal mar
ket further supports the suggestion made some
time ago, that the farmer does not propose to
get caught on a falling market if he can get his
stuff shipped.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Seattle suffers through being the nearest
bort Of entry for the boisheviki from Siberia,
but the authorities there ought to be able to
furnish outgoing steamers with considerable
passenger list.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

A thousand deaths and numerous other cas-
uaities are presented TO denote the fact that
Buenos Aires had violent attack Of bolshe-
yism, and the government still reigns in Ar
gentina.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

One Of the apologists for the War depart
ment says the soldiers are kicking too soon
about the delay in their mail If they will only
be patient until the dead letter Office gets
around to it, they will get at home the letters
they should have received in France. Il win
not take longer than six to eight months
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Ii sort of shocks Nebraskan these beauti-
ful days to read Of Texas being snowbound.
But Texas is big state and has many varieties
Of climate
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

The Dav We CeIehrate.

H. NJ Chasson, secretary to City Commits
sioner FOWL, born 1890
]. M. Mcfarland attorney born 1856.
Marquis of Lansdowne, veteran British
statesman and colonial administrator, born "a
years ago.
George F. Pearce statesman and cabinet
minister of the Australian Commonwealth, born
in South Australia 40 years ago.
Pierre Lott" (Capt. Viaud) famous French
author and academician, born at Rochefort 69
Richard F. outcault. noted cartoonist and
comic artist, born at Lancaster, o., 50 years
ago.
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago
The Private Secretary" a Gillette comedy,
pany that suffered in comparison with the orig
NAL
The legislature Is TO be asked to pass a bill
authorizing the United States government to
condemn and take jurisdiction over any one
block in the city it may want to purchase Tor
postoffice site.
The Board OF Trade elected Euclid Martin
to succeed r. Z. Tier as president and w. N.
Mason to succeed G. nj. Nattinger as secretary.
These officers were chosen by the Western
Art association: g. w LiningeF president; c.
ID. Kent and Miss Nj f. Murray vice presidents;
Miss Maggie Roeder. treasurer; Miss Kate M.
Ball, secretary; Clement Chase, Andrew Rose
water w Halford Mrs Edwin Davis, Fred
Knight, DR.. Jonas Mrs. Frances Mumaugh,
Mrs NJ. S. Skwortb. Charles Eigutter and Mrs.
]. M. Thurston directors.
Somebody lifted" a fine overcoat belonging
to 6. Fl Monroe hanging in the hallway OF his
house At 1878 Chicago street
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Golfers who play over courses in public
parks may not agree with the commissioner
that they should be charged fee for the priv
ilege II may yet resolve itself into question
AZ tn who owns the parks
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Two-thirds Of the checks for soldiers de-
pendents for November and December arc yet
unmailed from Washington. This work is in
the hands Of a bureau that has recently been
recognized, before which time the work was
never DON
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Gus IIyers has established his "bridgehead"
at Lincoln, which is far enough back from the
river to give him proper perspective on all
ports Of entry" for bootleggers
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

ME Blue Bell, looking anxiously
toward the forest. I'VE must not fall
into the hands Of the Sleep
Gnomesw
Peggy thought SHE saw fantastic
forms lodging about among the trees
and pointing gleefully toward the
flying bobs Then the speeding Rab-
bits burst out of the forest and
raced across the snowy wastes
toward the mountain peak.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Paderewsk knows now little more about
the vicissitudes and uncertainties Of Polish
politics Violent death and public prominence
have long gone hand in hand over there,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Travel to California and the south is re-
ported to be light Why there should be any
just now is what puzzles Nebraskans
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Our city hall is again demonstrating that
Il is hard even for reformers to dwell long to-
gether in peace and harmony
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

The spectacle Of steel magnate's wife
wrapped in $4,000 coat is not going to extend
respect for democratic simplicity.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Jim Ham used to be corporation counsel
for the city Of Chicago. Why not attorney
general?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

"Watchful waiting" seems to have been
transferred to France, where we are now con-
fronted by showdown.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

IF Texas is content, perhaps some other
state will get chance at cabinet position
for a favorite son.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.


rive found one way to keep servant
girl
what is it?"
i've raised her wages and told her Il
she wishes she may work around the
house in overalls Detroit Free Press
( Il told that woman saw her double
the other day, and now she won't talk
to me-
"You were too tactless. She thinks
that there isn't woman on earth as
pretty as she is."-Judge.
Tommie-Did you know the censor is
in the hospital?
Sammie-No. What's the matter?
Il reckon he's been censoring some Of
that cake your wife sends you OCCASION
ally."-Yonkers Statesman.
'Glum over fine day. are YOU?
don't understand"
I'm the weather man."
''Wel1?"
And predicted storm."-st. Louis
Globe Democrat.
rs marriage really a lottery7"
Il dunno. In lottery you are not re-
stricted TO limited number Of chances"
Kansas City Journal.
would YOU marry girl FOR her
money!"
Il don't know. I haven't seen anything
/ couldn't buy that I wanted badly
enough to do that as vet. Detroit Free
Press
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Another sign Of peace is newsboys calling
"frightful train wreck" to stimulate sales.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Colonel House will have to go back to his
Did Job Of cabinet maker.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

A legislative resolution denouncing our hy-
phenated democratic senator for his vote
against the national suffrage amendment is
threatened. Send quick for liz Arthur Mullen.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14
DREAML AND
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY.
"THE SLEEPY GNONfES.'
By DADDY.

peggy and BILLY Belgium. eoaatins on
Bllly's new hobs, give a ride to a fororn
little raggedy chap. when they wish that
they might coast down a mountain, ne de-
clares they shall have their wish and blows
q whlstle.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Ak-Sar-Ben has set mark Of $500 mem-
bers for opening night. Here is one place
where Omaha gladly bows to king,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Some further cabinet designations are long
overdue, and may never be turned in.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Winter is about half over Take look at
our coal pile
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

tIn tomorrow's chapter Peggy and Billy
again are warned to beware OF the Sleep
Gnomes)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

A Barbel will 49, near your oar
If you will trace to hfty-four.
Draw from one to two and 80 on to
the end.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Old king AK is on the job again.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-14

Bee Want Ads are the Best Busi-
ness Boosters.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-12
MEN N'SCLUB CALLED TO MEET THIS EVENING

The Mems Club of the Pro- -Cathed- rai will hold an interesting meeting in the Cathedral house this evening at o'clock. The purpose of the club IS to serve as an open forum where mat ters of concern are discussed and opin- ions exchanged.
 The subject of discussion at this meeting will be the League of Ma tions.' Dr. R. E. von KleinSmid. presi- dent of the University of Arizona. will he the speaker. Dr. von KleinSmid is known as one of the ablest speakers in the state. and what he has to say on this most vital question will be of profound interest.
 The club is open to any man who cares to attend. Every man who is interested in this question and cares to hear Dr. von KleinSmid is most cor dially invited to be present.
 The Cathedral house is situated at the head of First avenue on Roosevelt street.