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Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
Where Do the Democrats Stand?

John Sharp Williams, who easily maintains
his eminence as chief comedian of the United
States senate flashes clear ray of light on
the dilemma of the democrats today. Uncon-
sciously, perhaps, but unerringly he exposes
the confusion that prevails in the ranks of the
"swallow-it-whoe' element of the presidents
party. Il am citizen of the United States"
he shouts in the senate hall "but | am also a
citizen of the world" Just at present he pro-
fesses to be willing to put the claims of the
world first What departure this is from the
teachings of the school in which he was nur-
tured. Thomas Jefferson, Randolph of Roanoke
and other fathers of his party put the state
first. Robert E. Lee resigned from the army
of the United States to tender his sword to the
defense of the sovereign state of Virginia, feel
ing he owed his first allegiance and duty to her.
Every democrat of any standing in the south
has devoted his life and energy to the promulga-
ton of this doctrine, until now, when we find
the decadent and decrepit donkey wandering far
from his accustomed crib, following Grant lead
ers along vagarious course widely divergent
from the straight and narrow path the found
ers of the party marked out. To be citizen
of the world is the fate of all who live in it, but
to give first attention to the interests at home
is the strongest impulse yet implanted in man.
Senator Williams may know where he is going,
but he has the rest of us guessing.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
FROM HERE AND THERE.

In China when a pupil Is reciting
his lesson he turns his back to his
teacher.
Middle names were once Illegal
in England
The "Orloff", magnificent dia-
mond of 1913 carats, and the chief
adornment of the sceptre Of Rus
STA, was for centuries one of the
eyes of an idol in a temple in N.Y.
sore, until a French soldier stole
it. After many vicisstudes and
changes of hands. it was purchased
at Amsterdam by Prince Orloff and
presented by him to Catherine the
Great
A new kind of mattress designed
particularly for use in hospitals is
made in sections. each about 10
inches square. The advantage is
that any soiled section can quickly
be removed without disturbing the
patient unnecessarily. Another adj
vantage is that one section can be
removed and give the patient relief
from the pain Of being compelled
to lie on some sore or tender part
of the body.
The use of dogflesh as a staple
article of food has obtained in
Bagio in the island Of Luzon. from
very remote period. From time
to time progressive traders have
tried to introduce other kinds Of
meat, but in vain. The dogs are
prepared for the table in a variety
Of ways. but are never boiled. For
in Baeio the boiling of meat to be
used for food is considered either
irreligiOuS or unluCky.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
Poor Relative Nations

1t begins to be apparent that it is the little
countries which give moral tone to the house
hold of nations They are the poor relatives.
and their position is secure only so long as
they keep on firm ethical grounds. The poor
relative cannot do the mean little thing or the
brutal big things that the other members Of
the family get away with She is living in the
house on sufferance. The others always
watchful for the slip she may make which
would cancel their moral obligation toward her.
So while the grand DANES of the family sell
their souls in jealous chickering's and rivalres,
the demure little poor relative must continue
to treat them all honestly and with consdera-
ton. Besides she is usually above the con-
fCt.
Belgium, Holland. Switzerland, Denmark
and Luxembourg are some of the poor relatives
of Europe. Belgium is the only one who took
part in the recent family row. She was dragged
in against her will. And she was-by reason
of her weakness-the only combatant whose
purpose was above reproach. Everyone knew
that she was not in it for what she could get.
Switzerland Denmark and Holland quietly
minded their own affairs. Luxembourg had
none. She was unfortunate enough to get in
the way of the first fatrons AS to the former
three, when asked questions they answered in
words that put the questoner to shame.
Denmark refused to accept parts of Schles-
wig where Germans predominatetd.
When asked whether they would help
starve the Germans in case they did not sign
the treaty, Denmark, Holland and Switzerland
said: NO"
plumber the tiny Duchy of Luxembourg consid-
ers thank offering to France Of 100000
francs, and to Belgium of 100000 francs, for her
delivery from the Germans. A little nation sets
the example of international amlty to the con-
querors.-Boston Globe.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
FRANCE.

The ligktsome touch that made life seem
AS II a holiday. or dream.
With song and dance:
The boulevards and fashions gay.
The windows of the Rue de la Paix,
The Champs Elysees' golden way
That was not France!
Chateau, cathedral. legends told
OF bygone glory; armor old
And rusted lance:
Kings, cavaliers, and ladies fair.
With manners grand and debonair.
Jewels. and lace, and powdered hair
That was not France
The mood that set final seal
To Notwithstanding with the wheel
OF circumstance;
The coup d'etat so quickly made:
The sans-culottes, the red parade,
The murders of the barricade-
That was not France!
But when the great world peril came.
There rose mighty soul Of flame
AS from a trance:
It faced TIE monster whose foul blow
Would all life's noblest things o'erthrow
And stayed him with thunderous No
And that was France!
When hope was faltering, and distress
Seized honest hearts lest righteousness
Have scarce a chance,
We heard voice cry: All is we'll!
| m dying, but no tongue snail tell
| flinched before the kordes of helli"
And that was France!
When Moloch fell at last, whose breath
Had swept with suffering and with death
The lands eXpanse,
A figure stood. face toward the goal.
With bleeding heart. but honor whole,
Sublime in aim and self control
And that was France!
Samuel Valentine Cole in the New York
Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
Brazilian Diamond Fields
dents party.

Diamonds were first discovered in Brazil in
172S. But with their pockets full of diamonds,
the discoveries were unaware for two years
that they had made discovery. Miners wash
ing for gold in the Minas Geraes district picked
up pretty pebbles from time to time. They
thought them worthless and used them for
counters in their card games. If they had no
money they gambled for the pebbles, winning
or losing, in blissful ignorance, kings ransom
in diamonds on the turn of card.
A penniess adventurer drifted into the gold
fields in 1927. Some of the miners staked him
one evening to handful of pebbles that he
might sit in at card game. The others played
with lstess interest, but the newcomer played
with care and skill. He had seen rough dia-
monds in India and knew what the pebbles
were As a result he won all the pebbles
around the table.
He did not remain in the fields to wash for
gold, but next day hurried to Rio Janeiro and
took ship for Lisbon. where he sold his pebbles
for fortune and lived happily ever after. The
rush OF diamond hunters to Brazil which fol-
lowed carried back to the miners in Minas
Geraes the first intimation that they had been
rich for two years without knowing it.-Detroit
News.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
e. title folks Corner 3

crowd in so close that he cannot
stir
Major couldn't hear what Judge
Owl said and so he was very curious
when the elephant policemen be
gan to dance. They circled around
him and drew closer and closer,
but it wasn't until he found himself
caught tight in a sudden jam that
he knew he had been tricked. Then
he was mad all over, but he couldn't
bulge an inch.
Hoo, hoo! Too. too! I'm ruler
Of this menagerie, and sentence
Major, the elephant, to be spanked
for disturbing the peace said
Judge Owl.
At that Peggy and Billy couldn't
help laughing out loud, while even
the animals grinned. The idea of
spanking an elephant! 1t seemed
very foolish.
But Judge Owl knew what he was
about He ordered the elephant po-
licemen to crowd up close to Major
at either side and in front, but not
in the back. And Major was so
much longer and taller than his
fellow elephants that his back
stuck out quite a little behind the
others
"Ur-ur- ur- umph! I'm the biggest
of all elephants. There isn't any
thing on earth can spank me-"
boasted Major.
We will see" chuckled Judge
Owl. He called two of the ele-
plants and Billy and Peggy to one
side Of the tent where stood a large
circus parade wagon There he
whispered his plan, chuckling loud
ly, and Peggy and Billy Chuckled
when they heard it, and so did the
elephants.
Acting on the plan the two ele-
plants put their head against the
front of the wagon and pushed it
backward across the tent. Billy
and Peggy steered 1t by means of
the long wagon pole to which the
horses were hitched IN the parade.
Judge Owl, clutching the roof. pull
ed with all his might.
Hoo, hoo! Too, too! Everybody
sing" hooted Judge Owl
"Ur-ur-ur-u mph!' 'trumpeted THE
elephants. "Ow-oW-ow" hOwled
the beasts in their cages.
The singing made so much noise
the rattle of the circus wagon
couldn't be heard. Thus Major
didn't have the least idea Of what
was coming until-Wham, blam.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

bang, the broad end of the circus
wagon crashed into him. "Umph!
Oof. Ouch" trumpeted Major
Back came the circus wagon, and
then wham, blam. bang, it walloped
the big elephant second time. Then
a third time. and fourth, and a
fifth. All the while Major kept
trumpeting: "Umph! Ouch! Oh
quit. Please don't spank me any
more. III be good! I'll be good"
He was just like bad boy getting
a sound padding.
Finally when Major got the sixth
big spank one that caused him to
grunt and wal-Judge Owl hooted
loudly: who is the ruler Of this
menagerie?" And Major trumpeted
at the top of his voice: you are,
most noble Lord Owl. Stop your
spanking! I've had enough"
In the next installment will be told how
a curious accident changes Judge Owls
form agalnl
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
A New Way of Spanking.

w HEN an elephant turns a SOM
w sault and lands on his back
it naturally jars him a lot. So it
wasn't strange that Major was a bit
dizzy as he struggled to his feet.
In spite of this he heard Judge
Owl order the elephant policemen
to arrest him.
"Ur-ur-u -umph. I'm lord of the
menagerie,' he trumpeted. I'm
the strongest animal in the world.
I'll prove it by running amuck and
smashing up this whole circus"
"Oh, that will be awful" gasped
Peggy. Think of all the women
and children he might STAY"
But she didn't need to worry, for
Judge Owl again proved that he
was a wise bird. He hoped close
to the elephant policemen and gave
them an order in a chuckling whis-
per- Dance up around the old
rascal" he said. You don't need
to fight him nor hurt him. Just
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Digging up Senator Lodges old speech in
favor of league of nations only serves to re-
mind the public that he has not as yet opposed
league, but only some of the crudties in the
covenant presented for consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Personal abuse of Senator Lodge is the
strongest argument the democrats have yet
presented in support of the league covenant.
This may win. on the old theory that if enough
mud is thrown some will stick but it is sad
commentary on the craftsmanship of the pres
ident's party.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

brethren. and never mention the women
in the sermon?
Vicar-My dear madam, the one en-
braces the other -Pearson's Weekly
THE crows don't seem to pay any at
tention to that scarecrow."
NO. The pesky critters think it's one
O them artists from the city DRAWN pic
s."--London Answers
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

If the government is to foster the air service,
it should be for the benefit of national defense
and not to bolster up private enterprise. On
this point Secretary Baker is correct
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Odd that Lincoln and Council Bluffs can
buy fuel oil cheaper than Omaha, but it is a
fact, just the same. Plenty of room for official
inquiry wherever you turn.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Bishop Nicely of the Methodist church has
the right name for the Shantung deal. 1t is
hard to get minister to use that kind of Ian
guage though
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Senator Mcclellan of Tennessee is in the
right church but the wrong pew. The meat
packers do not hold all the food in storage, not
by several warehouses filled with butter, eggs,
and other come stbe:
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

If the New York theater managers win all
their suits, it will not matter so much to them
whether the actors come back to work.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Our democratic brethren are still finding out
lot of things that not SO about the code
bill. They may be reconciled in time.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Anybody can find pretext for advancing
prices, but it takes expert to show reason
for putting them down.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

George NJ. Cohan declares he will fight the
actors till he goes broke. and has to run an
elevator. That might not be such bad out
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Baltimore to enjoy the beauties Of boshevsm
in the "old country" 1t will be interesting to
hear from them when they apply for readnlis-
sion here
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Senators are keeping the peace treaty in
full view during all the distractions furnished
from the outside, and the "swalow-it- whole"
element is fewer today than before.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

not to withdraw their troops, fairly good sign
of how popular the bolsheviki move is up there
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
DREAMLAN
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY.
THE JEALOUS ELEPHANT"

Judge Owl. grown into the biggest bird
in the world, joins a circus Major, a
jealous elephant. leads a revolt against
him, but Judge Owl appoints the other ele-
plants policemen and sets about arresting
Maior)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Alfred Patrick ct cetera David of the 'Ouse of
'Anover had quite busy day for his first on
American soil He is in for some lively times
before he gets 'ome again.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Churchill says England is thinking of dis
armament but no mention is made of the navy.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Nebraska's apple crop is reported as
promising greater yield than last year. More
encouragement for the farmers.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

An American anarchist went peddling his
printed dope" on Wall street, which looks like
a waste of time from here
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

If plans and resolutions were sufficient, the
H. c. of l." is now vanqushed Trouble is, il
takes action
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

No. said the positive girl, Il will
never tie myself down to one man"
Perhaps, he said. sarcastically. eff
| organize a syndicate you will consider
our offer" -Forbes Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
IN THE BEST OF HUMOR.

Stranger-Can I get a drink in this
town?
Native-Yes, If you'll hang around a
while
Stranger-About how long?
Native-Why, until congress changes
the constitution again.-kansas City
Times
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Dean Ringers vacation has brought holy
calm to Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Chicago says prices are coming down. The
wave may reach Omaha yet
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

The president insists saving daylight,
whether he does anything else or not
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Anthracite coal is moving freely again, but
not at prewar prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

One good way to avoid trouble in Nebraska
is not to preach or teach disloyalty.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Bertie-What's that bell around the
rows neck for?
tharley-Oh, that's what she rings
when she wants to tell the calf that din
ners ready.'-London Biighty.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14
7 Today
The Day We Celebrate.

David M. McGahey general agent for
Omaha, Home Life Insurance company, born
1870.
Robert D. Medley, United States commits
sioner, born 1887.
Ex-Prince Henry of Prussia, who has writ
ten letter in defense of his brother, the
former German emperor, born at Potsdam 81
years ago.
John Ga1sworthy, eminent English novelist
and playwright, born in Surrey 81 years ago.
Daniel c. lacking, famous mining engineer
and capitalist, born in Bates County, Mo. 50
years ago.
John Jacob Astor, born in New York City
years ago today, four mouths after his father
persisted in the Titanic disaster.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
Building permits for the day aggregated
Sl34,3oO; real estate transfers, $1,000.
The board of fire and police commissioners
has authorized the purchase OF a hose cart for
the G. W. Holdrege volunteer fire company,
recently established west of Hanscom park
Ex-senator Charles H. Van Wyck passed
through Omaha on his way to the Grand Army
encampment at Kearney
Benjamin H. Barrows. ex-United States con-
sui to Dublin, and now chief OF the literary
bureau of the Union Pacific, was married to
Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick at the home OF the
brides parents on Farview street.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

One-eye Jake-Does the sun ever set
in the east, Pete?
Pete-I don't know. Jake. I amt been
further east than Denver.-Widow
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

"Our salmon are nice and fresh, mum. "
"Er-have they roes?"
WELL yes mum. the price Is bit
hig her. New York Globe
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

The Omaha prohteer is hard bird to scare
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Mrs. Parsons-By the way why Is IT
you always address your congregation as
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-14

Copper also seems to have paid we'll
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
POSTAL HEAD SAYS
BURLEsON ERRED IN
RAISING WIRE RATE
Degan Charges Huge Profit
Available, Though Company
Made No More; What's He
Going to Do With It?

New York, April Accommodating on
the recent raise of telegraph rates by
Postmaster General Burleson, William
J. Degan, secretary of the Postal Tele-
graph company, declared today that
Burleson should have reduced rates
more than one half
"Burleson says we are entitled to
only s1,6So,00O a year for the use of
our lines Degan said, although we
did earn $4269, 900. Now assume that
is true, then, Burleson should have re-
duced rates over one half and should
collect only from the public what we
are entitled to earn and what he pro-
poses to pay us, namely s1,6S0,000, in
stead of that he increased the rate 20
per cent that 20 per cent on s4,269, 600
is SS53,S00, which, added to the year.
ly revenue, makes it S5,122,S00 In
other words, while Burleson says we
are entitled to earn only $3.50, 900, he
raises rates so that our system actu-
ally does earn SEIZE, 500. What is he
going to do with the difference-turn
it over to the Western Union?"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
BUMPER WHEAT CROP
WON'T AFFECT BREAD
PRICES, SAY EXPERTS

Chicago, April S.-The government s
estimate of bumper wheat crop for
1919 will have no immediate effect in
the price OF bread, according to grain
experts today The price of wheat,
they pointed out, has been set for a
year ahead and the food administra-
tion grain corporation alone can regu-
late or effect any change In prices
''The estimate of S37 1000, 900 bushels
Is slightly less than traders expect
ed" said b. NJ. Snow of Bartlett Fra
zier company. Apparently, the world
will have liberal supply of wheat and
food conditions will now depend on
facilities for moving the wheat"
THE estimate Is extremely conser-
vative." said high official of the Chi
cago board Of trade. Considering
acreage and conditions during the
winter many expected as high as 930,-
600, 900 bushels. Corn, oats, or other
grain futures prices will not be af-
fected."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
RECRUITING CAMPAIGN
STALLED; LESS THAN
5000 SIGNED IN MONTH
War Department Plans Re-
doubled Effort to Get 50O,-
600 Peace Army; Spectacu-
lar Features Introduced.

Washington, April s.--Aroused by the
small number of men volunteering for
the army, the war department today
Is mapping out a nation wide recruit
ing campaign to get a 100000 peace
force.
Already over 1900 recruiting stations
have been opened. Recruiting officers
are being sent today to each of the 56
major stations to start intensive cam
paigns in surrounding districts.
After months recruiting less than
5000 have been signed up. These We're
obtained at recruiting stations in the
various rehabilitation camps.
Spectacular features will be intro
duced to get recruits. An armored
train mounted with heavy guns will be
taken to a number of cities. Hun
dreds of soldiers who saw service in
France will be scattered throughout
the country to appeal.
Those volunteering for three year
terms are promised either service in
France or instructions in one of the
trades in camps at home One year
enlistments are being accepted for
home service.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08

The only hope of the "wets,"
therefore, is to have a special ses-
sion of congress pass legislation
declaring the war emergency is
over and authorizing the recall of
the proclamation. But it is doubt
full if there will be a sufficient ma
Jority in congress in view OF the
recent ratification of the constitu-
tional amendment to pass the re-
scinding legislation.
If the country goes "dry" under
war legislation July l, there is lit
tie hope that the "wets" will have
a brief respite before the contin-
uous prohibition by constitutional
amendment goes into effect next
January.
"Drys," unless special legislation
was passed, could prevent this, it
is believed, by making the point
that rehabilitation would not be
entirely complete until after the
constitutional amendment takes ef-
feet.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
RYE DOUBLES YIELD.

Winter wheat showed an increase
In condition from December !, 1918, of
IL points as compared with an aver
age decline in the last 10 years of 80
points,
The average condition of rye on
April ] was 9O.6 per cent OF normal
against S5.S Il year ago, Sc per cent
two years ago and $50 the past 10
years average. The rye crop forecast
was 101 100000 bushels, compared
with S9103.000 last year, and the av-
erage crop for five years of 44,547,O
bushels.
An official statement by the crop re-
porting board follows:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
WILSON TO PARTICIPATE
IN BIG FOUR" coNCLAvE;
TO CONSIDER WAR GUILT
BY CARL d. GROAT

Paris, April 8.-President Will
SON will participate in the "bie
four meeting this afternoon,
when the question of responsible
ty for the war is considered.
The morning session was dsvot-
ed to discussion of procedure de-
signed to speed up the conference.
Tho action of the president in
ordering the steamer George
Washington to Brest has caused
widespread speculation. At first
it was believed he intended the or
der as notification to his col
leagues that he was through with
needless delays. 1t was suggest
ed in some quarters today, how
ewsr, that the president really in
confident that the Anglo French
prediction of an easter peace"
will come true, and that he is only
preparing for quick return to
the United States in case the
treaty is signed within the next
two weeks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-08
PEARS LIKE DEBS WILL
HAVE TO GO TO PRISON;
PALMER RULES ADVERSE

Washington, April 8.-lndica-
tions were that Eugene v. Debs,
Socialist leader, early in May will
have to start serving his 1o-year
sentence for violation Of the es-
pionage law.
Attorney GsneraI Palmer today
was on record as strongly opposed
to executive ciemency of the con-
victed war obstructionist. Palmer
stated that he would wrong tho
nation if he interfered with the
normal administration of justice.
President Wilson recently re-
quested Palmer's opinion on ap-
peaIs by Debs' friends for clemen-
cy. Dsbs himself filed no petit
ton.
The attorney issued statement
revealing the prisoners speeches
against the war and pointed out
that Debs was convicted for plain
violation of the espionage act, not
for his political views.