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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
WELCOME. MR.. PRESIDENT.

The visit to any community from the pres-
dent Of the United States is a matter Of great
moment. He represents in himself the majesty
of the mighty nation, all the powers OF organ
lied government, and the spirit of the institu-
tons that make America great He is the
personifcation of all the flag stands for, and
as such receives the just regard Of all patriotic
citizens, without regard for party. 1t is not ex-
pected, nor is it desirable. that all should agree
with him on political questions. But as Ameri-
cans we all honor and respect him as occu-
pant of the greatest Office to which man may
be called Mr.. Wilson's presence in Omaha
today is timely for several reasons, not the
least of them being the opportunity it will at
ford for the splendid army Of Young America
the children of the public schools, to see the
president. To them, and to the foreigners
newly come amongst US, it should be an OBJ
ject lesson. Viewed from any aspect, the COM
ing of the president is an occasion OF utmost
public Importance Omaha has been singularly
fortunate of late years in the matter Of receiv-
ing such visits, and has learned to wholly ap-
preciate them. Mr.. Wilson will find here
cordially and loyalty of greeting that will
assure him he is among loyal Americans.
More he could scarcely wish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
Nebraska's Grand Champion"

At last we have the Nebraska grand cham
pion. Two of them, one boy and the other
girl Babies, of course, and they scored so
close to perfection that only technicalities in
tervened between them and the possible 100
per cent. Also, they both live in Lincoln,
which accounts for it all. Not that some baby
born in another town may not hope to be a
grand champion, too, but the handicap afforded
is considerable. Only a perfect town can be
expected to turn out perfect baby Another
most noteworthy point in connection with the
baby show is that the winners in the rural
classes fell far behind the champions. The
disparity, to be sure, is the more marked than
might have been noted if the comparison had
been between one born in Omaha and another
from the country, thus in a sense emphasizing
the advantage of carefully selecting the place
of birth as we'll as exercising deliberation in
the choice of parents. With all sincerity we
hail the grand champions Of Nebraska's wonder
full babyhood, and hope they will grow up
worthy of the honor and credit to their home
town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
A New War ON Nicotine

The Anti Cigaret League Of the World,
launched in, Chicago under feminine auspices
plans to enlist 100000 members in this coun-
try and by getting in touch with leaders Of
other lands to branch out into world work.
1t is high and mighty enterprise. Alex
ander, who sighed for new worlds to conquer,
did not know the possibilities in moral reform
which is always finding new fields for conquest.
And to free the whole earth from the insidious
cigaret-what nobler mission could inspire
crusaders? Yet it is astonishing that the league
should want ten million members to redeem
this country from the sin of nicotine. The
Anti-Saloon league drove liquor out with a
fighting force not one-hundredth of one per
cent as large.
But smokers must recognize the omnibus
nature of the portents. Though the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union seems to fater,
other champions arise to release humanity
from the thrall of its pleasant vices Tobacco
being comfort and solace to man is by that
token an evil and must be abolished. And or
gained crusading against a habit apart from
Consideration of the victims moral welfare,
has the zest of an agreeable publicity for the
crusaders-New York World.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

world over" and he pu! on sun
more speed.
Hoo! Hoo! I have something to
say" again hooted Judge owl, out
a second time he was caught in a
rush Of wind and had to scramble
hard to keep his perch on the back
OF the seat.
IF you don't know where the
mermaid is. why don't you ask some
one?" said Peggy
That's a good idea" replied the
prince. and he brought the car to
quick stop. who will I ask"
Hoo! Hoo! Ask me-" hooted
Judge Owl. II told you I had
something to say" Then he went
on quickly to explain. II heard a
voice singing in the mountains last
night. 1t sounded like the voice OF
the mermaid as she sang on the
rocky isle of the lake. Hoo! Hoo!
Listen to what I have to say"
The prince didn't understand bird
talk and was annoyed by Judge
Owls hooting.
How did that noisy bird get in
this car? Pitch him out" he en-
claimed angrily. But the prince
changed his mind very quickly when
IesSy tolu MN WHAT Juuso wv
had said.
"l'n have that wise bird fed ~
thousand mice" he declared CRATE.
fully. Here are the mountainS
ahead of us. We must go fast to
find the mermaid. for storm Is
brewing and harm might come to
her"
What he said was true. Lightning
was flashing among the hills ahead
Of them and thunder was rolling.
The flashes showed the mountains
looming up dark, gloomy and
threatening. The night had become
pitch black and heavy clouds were
circling about the jagged peaks. 1t
was a very scary time to venture
among the mountains. but the
prince never hesitated. "On, on, we
must find my beloved" he cried,
steering the auto into a steep rock.
High up they climbed until at last
the blazing lightning revealed
fork in the roads. The prince
stopped. not knowing whether to
go to the right or to the left. And
as he hesitated a beautiful voice be-
gan to trill a melodious song.
my mermaid" cried the prince.
and he turned to the right. Up, UP
went the auto, the prince driving
fast, as he expected to reach the
mermaid in a hurry. But on, on
went the voice, travelling as swiftly
as the auto. Speed as he would the
prince could not catch it.
Billy squeezed Peggy's hand. do
you think the mermaid has turned
into singing will-o-the-wi sp?" he
whispered.
"Or into a witch on a broom
stick" whispered Peggy back. On,
on, on. climbed the AUTO amid the
rolling thunder and the dazzling.
Tomorrow will be told how they find
the singer and get r. SUNRISE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
EMANCIPATED.

On the coast they couldn't keep me, tho
they all tr. d mighty hard,
Tie s. P. tied its engines up in every
railroad yard,
No steamship office there would sell q
ticket unto me
And the coast-lne stage men shook their
heads and said. Stay where you be- -
The sunlit hills of Hollywood said. BE
content, were near"
The movie stars all twinkled my home
sick heart to cheer
The stately eucalyptus trees outstretched
imploring arms.
And the fruit all ripened temptingy In
the fertile valley farms.
The trees and flowers with fragrance
sought my sunlit hours to fiji.
But the conspiracy got to the ears OF my
friend President Woodrow VIII,
And sent his special agent out-his rail
director Hines
To unite all the knotty knots in the
Western R. r. lines
And when they heard the orders and at
the end who signed,
The switChmen went to work again, they
knew they had to mind.
And SO I'm out of prison and on the train
for home
And 1 'spect that will be there as soon
as this here 'pome.'
RAv0II MI, TPEJE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
The Song in the Storm.

The Song In the Storm.
FUDGE OWLS prophecy that the
Il Prince Of Dollars would climb
mountains, drive through rivers and
dash into fire to find his lost mer-
maid made Peggy and Billy wonder
what was going to happen.
The prince sent his auto dashing
along the road with the speed of the
wind. This car is a dandy" said
Billy. 1T must have cost lot Of
money"
1T did," answered the prince,
speeding the machine to even
swifter flight, but l would give its
cost thousand times over to find
my beloved mermaid,
"Only. a very, very rich man could
give that much" declared Peggy.
II am a very rich man. That's
why I'm called the Prince of Dol
lars" replied the prince. clearing
up a little mystery that had been
bothering Peggy and Billy ever
since they had first heard his name
in the mermaid's song. II have
many mills and tens of thousands
of men and women and children la
Dor to add to my wealth." continued
the prince, "but all this would !
give If my mermaid love were
mine"
Hoo! Hoo! I have something to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
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Confidence and Credit.


Portland, Ore. Sept. g.. To the
Editor Of The Bee: Business and
capital are "hugging the shore as
| mariners in uncertain weather.
Investments and ambitious plans.
for the time being, are being held
in Leash, pending the settlement OF
the question whether they can safe
: ly be launched while natural and
unnatural unrest are at the boiling
pOint-natural, because unrest al
WAYS follows great wars; unnatural,
because certain bad elements are
using this unrest to hammer exist
ing things. Result, lack of conf
. dence, lack of desire to take uncer-
tain chances, lack Of teamwork,
! lack of ell-organized progress.
Fortunately our government Is
| fundamentally sound and strong
enough to cope with these condi-
tons, and the people generally
prosperous enough through en-
ployment and opportunity. to create
| no lasting bad result; providing,
however, capital does not continue
| to be frowned upon and excessively
burdened and labor. with its mo-
mentary flush of power, does not for
get warming the benches cuts no
| coupons"
Otto H. Kahn's request for per-
manent commissions, composed or
our various industries brains, to
study. report and frame solutions
| for prompt, real action In com
| nonsense and businesslike way, the
New York State Federation of La
boris requests officially that all wage
and time contentious cease for SIX
months to allow the government to
determine the causes and reduce
| the cost of living. These two help
full, simple attitudes of representa-
tive capital and labor send sunshine
to the tired sensible business man,
who, minding his own business,
steering his own course calmly.
wonders why it Is considered any
league of nations is the first essen
tial to the prosperity and rest of
Ethe United States, and not that the
prosperity and rest of the United
States is basically and in fact neces
sary first and quickly, for the best
support of some league of nations
that will spell absolute security to
such a foundation as we have built
for ourselves, which Is resulting in
such benefit to the world today. We
can only help. as we help ourselves,
and do so first. Hence, it all is
summed up in the words, confidence
and credit. If not confidence, re-
duction of credit, reduction of pro-
duction, calamity in the adjustment,
for which there is no excuse, for
we have bullion and brains, but
both are Of no account to the re-
public, except supported by conf
dent teamwork. If both capital
and labor refuse to be employed or
reduce materially their efforts, it
takes no brainy workingman, no
sluggish capitalist to see the end of
the good fortune war has left us.
despite all difficulties. The danger
sign is up. Heed it and play the
game fairly, squarely, daily.
JOSEPH MEINRATH.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
In a Real Estate Deal.

Omaha, Sept. $40 the Editor of
The Bee: Kindly permit me to ex-
plan real estate deal that has been
uppermost in my mind for few
past weeks. / have good old
friend that I respect most dearly,
and he has been striving for years
to get means together to buy
home. He is a Woodworking and
Industrious man and worthy of con-
sideration. So the last week or so
the golden opportunity presented
itself, and it is my intention to make
the transaction as plain as possible,
not attempting to besmirch any real
estate man, but willing to concede
that they are all four-cornered or
square, if you please. In this par
ticular deal my friend. Mr.. A., has
accepted the contract and paid
1925 earnest money that he may
bind same. But our fiippant young
real estate agent inserts what l
term a Joker" that is if the
owner will accept or consent Now
Mr.. "Buttinsky" appears in the deal
and offers Mr.. Agent 5000 more
money than my friend, and Mr..
Agent goes through same proceed
ings with Mr.. "Buttinsky'. Now Mr.
Agent had thorough understand
ing, for over a year he had authority
to close up the deal. At this stage
OF the transaction he has them both
"on his hip. Mr.. Agent is in
position to catch them both coming
and going. He can accept Mr.. IBIS"
contract and sign up at a profit of
5000 and his commission allowed
him by the owner. My friend, Mr..
IA, comes forward and rather than
lose the prospect of home raises
his bid 5000, but that same clause
confronts him still, we'll knowing
Mr.. Agent is only waiting for anoth-
er ante. Now If Mr.. &C" should hap
pen along with a 1O-cent advance
that same clause has to be met
again and the owner is as foreign to
that clause as the writer. it being
eoncoction of the agent himself.
Has Mr.. "a" no redress on first
proposition?
JAMES GRIMES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
Note of Appreciation.

Council Bluffs, Sept. 8. To the
Editor of The Bee: Just a word to
express my high appreciation for
the manner in which you have pub
lished the facts in the brutal MUIR
der Of Scott, the bellboy. 1t re-
minds us ex-service hoys that there
are still some fairminded white men
in the old u. S. A. whose hearts are
as white as their faces, and who
believe in justice being given all
men, regardless of race or creed.
On my body are four wounds, re-
ceived carrying Old Glory over the
top. yet these four wounds are not
as hard to bear as the injustice and
insults on every hand that we re-
ceive on the return to the shores
Of the country that we walked to
the very doors Of hell to defend in
it's hour of need.
Long may God let such fair
minded men as you live.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
New York Land Prices.

Crescent, Ia, Sept. 5. To the
Editor of The Bee: Will someone
who has lived within recent years
on a New York farm tell us why
the price of land there is so much
cheaper than here? One reads in
the literature sent west of farms of
80 acres with fine Improvements and
live stock and implements, for less
than $4,000. One explanation is
that the war has caused a scarcity
OF farm labor. But will someone
who knows please tell us in this
column the reason why?
A RFADFR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

"Only those who have not read, or who
cannot understand" is the way the president
disposes of the opponents of his plans. Yet he
admits that the clause concerning the Monroe
doctrine was hastily written. Most of his trout
bic is that the people have read and do under
stand, and are not willing to take his word
for what the treaty contains.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Do not overlook this point: Senators are
not opposing league of nations; they merely
seek to clarity certain essential provisions in
the draft presented by the president, who
strenuously resents any change in the language
he has adopted or limitations to the obliga-
tons thereby entailed. That is the real issue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Marquis Saonji, who headed the Japanese
delegation at the Paris conference reports at
home that all nations are dissatisfied with the
peace treaty Why not try it all over again?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Germany is lending aid and comfort to the
forces of law and order in Russia just now, but
this will not cause anyone to forget the fact
that it was the Germans who set bolshevism
up in business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

til now they have almost absolute
control of living commodities, and
the people pay the price. The re-
suit is the cornering of billions of
dollars in wealth of the monopolies
and the starvation of the masses.
Unless a new republican admins
tration can succeed, before it is too
late to stem this tide, a revolution
is as sure to follow as effect is sure
to follow cause. That would not be
the proper or wise sequel; 1t would
be the worst thing that could hap
pen, but it will be what will happen.
DR. w NJ WARD
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Well, the United States did get along pretty
we'll for l43 years playing lone hand" as the
president puts it, and might survive little
while if it did not go into the European jackpot
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

say" hooted Judge Owl from the
back seat, but rush of wind
knocked him over before he could
finish.
do you know where the mer-
maid is?" asked Peggy Of the
prince.
II haven't the slightest idea," he
groaned. Il must search the whole
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

The Bee does not relish loss of patronage
any more than any other big business nsttu-
ton would, but dollars spent by profteers will
not turn it from defense of the right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
7 ODAY7
The Day We Celebrate.

Joseph B. Hummell, former park commits
sioner, born 1862.
H. E. Cotton, city engineers Office, born
1881.
Bertha Kalich celebrated actress and photo
play star, born at Lemberg, Galicia, IS years
ago.
Howard Sutherland, senior United States
senator from West Virginia, born near Kirk
wood, Mo, 81 years ago.
Ri. Rev. Charles P. Anderson, Episcopal
bishop of Chicago, born at Kemptvile,, Ont,
James Y. Mcclintc, representative in con-
gress of the Seventh Oklahoma district born
near Bremond, Tex, al years ago.
Walter R. Cox, one of the best known
American harness drivers, born at EPSON,
N. H., 81 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
The Musical Union band with Is pieces
gave two choice programs at the Coliseum.
Mrs. J. M. Woolworth and Miss Woolworth
left for an extended stay in the east.
Mrs. James E. Boyd. Miss Boyd and Master
Jay Boyd have gone to San Diego. Calf, for
the winter. Mrs. Levi Carter has leased their
house. furnished. for two years.
Members of Court Eclipse lodge No. 167,
Independent Order of Foresters and their
friends enjoyed the afternoon at Pickards
park near West. Lawn. Mr.. Wehrer of the
board of education and Councilmen Lee and
O'Connor were present. = :
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

'Vic" Berger says all he ever got out of his
connection with the socialist party's executive
committee was twenty-year sentence. He is
wrong; he did not get the sentence for being
socialist but for talking like darned fool.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Old King Corn is coming down the home
stretch now, we'll ahead of Jack Frost, but
speeding to the safety line with all energy.
May he win!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

American dyers claim to have solved the
secret Of "fast" dyes news that will interest the
women folks whose patriotism has devoted
them to many fading garment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Serbia has discovered that the treaty framed
for Austria infringes on Serbian sovereignty.
This is really getting to be serious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Merchants week starts today with promise
Of even greater attendance than ever. The
market town. idea is spreading.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

The Italian Chamber of Deputies has voted
20 give woman the suffrage, evidently not hav-
ng heard from the Alabama legislature
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

For splendid example of how the economic
boycott will work look at the restraint it put
on Roumania in the matter of the invasion of
Hungary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Will the power to declare war be left with
congress, or shall we leap to arms at the lad
vice" of the supreme council of supernatural
body?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

You will find the DyckmarA Min
neapolis, convenient to the shops,
theaters and points of interest. Rea-
sonable rates. The Ebzabethan
Room and the Coffee Shop of the
Dyckman are ideal places to dine,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Treat 'em rough seems to be the motto
of the local police. 1t is is getting some of
them into litigation, however.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

]. Ogden Armour now seconds the pres-
dents announcement that the crest of the high
price wave has passed. But the beach is strewn
with the debris Of many ruined poeketbook.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

If you want to know where the PARTISAN
ship comes in the debate on the peace treaty,
read the yawpings of the administration organ
grinders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

The socialist conference at Chicago has en-
dorsed the Plumb plan, if it needed any further
Identification
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
"THE PRINCE OF DOLLARS"

1.-THE Prince Of Dollars sets out in a
swift motor car to find his lost mermaid
and takes Peggy. Billy and Judge Owl
with him.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Good morning, Mr. Presidents we're glad
to see you.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

The weatherman certainly has been good to
his boss
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08
THE SPICE OF LIFE.

Neighbor-"so your son got his b A.
and his M. A."
Father-"Yes. but his PA still sup
'orts him. Boston Transcript
-, Textiles queer gink. He says he
likes to write free verse"
Ned-'"There's no accounting for tastes.
l know fellows who claim they like to
read it."-Life.
II Gamma remember-hic-what the
bride was like. Donald
Donald-'Whist, mon. 1t wisna a mar
rlage-it was a NATURALIZATION Tran
script.
With former bars dispensing ginger
pop, this summer will prove it.
Prove what?"
Whether there Is a sea-serpent or
not. -Pittsburgh Sun.
The Head Waiter (fishing>-"I
dreamed last night. sir, that you gave
Stingy Patron-"Indeed. James! That's
bit steep for tip. but--you may keep
it!'-London Passing Show.
The Gadspurs had quarrel this
morning. 1t seems that In some matter
pertaining to the dignity of the family
Mr.. Gadspur failed to show what Mrs.
Gadspur regarded as the proper spirit. go
she called him mousse
And what did Mr.. Gadspur say to
that?"
He said, I wish I was a mouse. my
dear. I'd have you standing on chair
in no time "-Birmingham Age-Ferald
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Tomorrow will be told how they fine
the singer and get a surprise.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

Neighbor-"so your son got his B. A.
and his NJ A.
Father-'Yes. but his PA still sup
PORTS him. Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-08

BAYOLL NE TRELE