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PARTY CALL SOUNDS LOUD TO DEMOCRATS GATHERED IN THE HALLS OF CONGRESS Several Instances Noted of Late Where Public Men Who Have Displayed Bitter Partisanship Have Been Openly Rewarded; Congressman Mondell Pro duces Evidence of Stockman's Profit. Washington Boraan of Tba Omaha Dec, 1311 O Street By EDGAR C. SNYDER. Washington, March 30. (Special.) Two or three weeks ago I took occasion to speak of the partisanahip ofcongres and the administration as demonstrated by the organizatin and procedure in the two branches of the national legislature and by partisan presidential appointments, notwithstanding the clarion cry that had gone forth that there must oe no paruaan ship whatsoever in order that the war might be won and th world made safe for democracy. The article, I am pleasd to say, attracted much favorable comment, a number of the sub of Nebraska- taking time to endorse thej thoughts therein contained. CASE OF MR. STONE. A leading democratic congressman conversing on the subject said: "Well, that is just to keep the organization going." That remark prompts a re view of a few significant events of recent happening. ' , . Looking over the session beginning in December and scanning the Con gressional Records republicans are shown to have been tseadfastly aiding constructive legislation with partisan ship left out. This course did not suit the leading democrats. The word went around quietly that the repulbicans should be driven into an attitude of not supporting the government in its time of peril. They figured that repub licans were not too proud to fight po litically. So the chairman of the for eign affairs committee of the senate, Senator William Joel Stone, was se lected on the 21st day of February to fire the 75-mile democratic gun. EMERGES FROM CLOUD. As a feeler, it was said with some circumstantiality, that he had not the sanction of either the senate or the president He made a most vitriolic partisan speech. It was remarked at the time that the White House in no wise rebuked him, but since that time he has emerged from the cloud he has for months been under and is now basking in the sunlight of executive favor. So much lor the senate. Over in the hoiie, Scott Ferris of Oklahoma, on day slipped through a request by way of extention of re marks, a rabid partisan editorial by Ex-Governor Glynn of New York, who, by the way, presided over the last decomcratic convention at St. Louis, the burden of whose speech was. "Wilson kept us out of war." Right here and now I assert that no more 'narrow, perblind, or prejudiced article ver crept into the Congres sional Record than the Glynn edi torial 'from the governor's own paper the "Times-Union" of Albany. Scater Propaganda. Some democrats shook their heads in disapproval. But a republican mem ber said, "Wait and sec what's going to happen." Well, something did happen. A few days after Congress man Dorertus of Michigan, chairman of the national democratic congres sional committee, resigned and Ferris of Oklahoma, was elected in his place; meanwhile the Glynn article, under the Ferris' frank, , is being circulated all over the United States free. Members and republicans geenrally began to sit up and take notice. The senate had uncovered, the house had tinmsaked, but the public had been waiting for the executive, jit came with more radical partisanship than spoke the sente, through Stone, or the house through Scott Ferris. ' Look at Wisconsin. There was a vacancy in Wisconsin, alt had been said that the president had advised democrats to vote, for Senator Knute Nelson, in Minnesota, where of course a democrat would have no show anyhow." The public was divided. Some thought' the pres ident was going to be non-partisan. Others said that he only intended to let the "Dutch capture Holland." Wis consin was also republican, in a way. But it was so badly mixed that a democrat stood a 'show of election. Democrats said the president could not support a LaFollette republican. So the loyal republicans came to gether from all parts of the state and finally agreed upon Lenrott, an able and strong loyalist and a staunch sup porter of the president. Lenroot beat the LaFollette can didate. He received more votes than both democratic candidates, while Berber, the socialist received an amazing vote. Was Davies, who neverl naa legislative experience, or de veloped any capacity for statesman ship, who had been in no position of responsibility to record himself on an issue before or after the declaration of war, withdrawn? No. But before the result was known as to who would be the republican candidate, the pres ident endorsed Davies in. a most as tonishing letter as having stood the acid test of loyalty on the McYemore resolution, on the embargo and the armed neutrality measures. These were mentioned, of course, to exclude Lenroot, who had talked and voted as many as 75 per cent of the Amer ican people believed. As one congress man expressed it, the president as done what Edmund Burke said could not be done, "indict a whole people." , , Just Partisanship. Washington understands that when the president refuses even to remain neutral when such a strong supporter of his war policy is Lenroot is s .candidate, that it .means that no mat ter how weak the democratic candi date may be, or how -defective his record, he will endorse him against any republican, however, able qr loyal, i This strong partisan Diast irom me president's bugle, issued as it were Wltn me Opening Iimuucr ui tiiuucn- burg's guns, when Americans should be getting together, niakes a rude awakening for. many who thought there was little partisanship at Wash ington. Were Is not for this, there would be great fear and trembling in Ne braska. If democrats were excluded on the same' grounds as was Lenroot, vis the McLemore resolution, em bargo, etc, then would be sent to the political scrap-heap Sentar Hitchcock, ex-Secretary Bryan, , Richard Lee Metcaue, congressmen juopcck, onai lenberger and Stephens. Whether any members of the legislature who voted for ag reat many previous reso- x a. lutions would escape, it is impossible tor me to say. And as (or the McLemore resolu tion itself I can say that it was never disposed of on its merits. It will be recalled that the president issued per emptory orders to dispose of the reso lution by tabling it, which necessarily prevented its full consideration. Some thought the command of the president exceeded his constitutional right. Be that as it may, Washington is be ginning to agree that nonpartisanship as the late John J. Ingalls would say is an "iridescent dream." A Matter of Cost. Have you any idea was it costs to raise a range steer? For the first time there has been placed in the official record what is con sidered a conserva tive estimate on what is costs to bring a 3-year-old range critter to a mar ket condition. The prevailing popular idea is that the range cowman merely has to eather his stuff together in the fall, nick out those fit to ship :and' send them to the packer, the bulk of the money received being supposed to be what is sporting parlance is termed "velvet." Of course, the pub lic has had a hazy notion that the big cowman had some expense in round ing up and branding his calves, but the fact that many cattle men of the range country are wealthy has con vinced most people that the profit from the business was something enormous. But look at thes figures: Colt of cow-producing- calf: Ftod one year (hy and fi1ln at 19. SO, paatura, grating and rant fea.tlS.4S Intureat and taxes on 170 cow...,,... 7.0 Probabla loaa at I per cant S.SO I'rnbabla loaa at S per cent S SO Dull .. MO Depreciation ................ ..... S.00 Tetal S1.5 Rating at 75 per cent calf crop.. 42.60 Coat of yearling: Feed for one year,.. .ItO.CC Intermit and, taxea 4.!6 Probabla loaa at 10 per cant.. 4.ZI Total DM Coat of yearling 110.41 Coat of aecond year: Food for ono year.........'. ,...$!(. 45 Intel-eat and taxea (.SI Probable loaa at I per cent 1.10 Total .....i....... v...,.,.. Cost of aecond year....... Totaa coat of i-year-old. .... ...25. ...its.ts ...W.St Jenkins Gives Figures. During the hearing before the con gressional committee on the matter of food stuffs this hazy notion about the enormous prohts the cowman makse was frequently expressed. With the idea, however, of giving congress something definite along these lines, Congressman Mondell, who had been following the hearings closely, in duced one of his constituents, P. W. Jenkins of Cora, Wyo., to appear and testity as to the average cost of pro ducing a 3-year-old beef steer, lur. jciiKins ia a man oi wiae expe reince and one of the big cattlemen of northwestern' Wyoming. His figures acknowledged conservative by those best informed indicate that it costs $87.84 to produce the average 3-year- old beet critter. As an evidence of this conservatism Mr. Jenkins computes the hay feed at$.50 per ton, when, as a matter of fact, he has disposed of his surplus hay at approximately $20, while the average price in the Rocky Mountain region at least has been nearer $20 than $10 for several years. To - Preserve Balance. Years ago when the range was free and unlimited the profits were much more, but in these davs the average cowman niakes his profit out of the ) business on the feed he raises and in the production of other crops incident to the management of a large ranch, Mr. Jenkins informedVihe committee. THE SECRET OF BAILEY'S BETTER DENTISTRY PR. a D. BHIPHERD, Tic Pmldaat Uct. your tooth insurance, -not simply for the present, but for all time toxome. It enables us forestall tooth failures that could not otherwise .be averted Failures that would be ex pensive to you and to us. But this examination in which the X-ray is used f reely does not cost you a cent. It is our protection and your assurance of better dentistry. BmloutPDsnlist Est 1888. Incorporated. ' Dr. R. W. Bailey, President. Dr. G. D. Shipherd, Vice President and Manager. ' , 706 City National Bank Bldg. Phone Douglas 3420. v Omaha, Neb. He declared he could make a good profit in raising grain and feed on his big ranch, much more than in any other way, but if every cowman dis posed of his stock and raised grain and feed for sale, there would be no market for the products they could raise. I he necessity is. increiore. 10 Veen rattle and feed products well bal anced to insure the stability of both," he said. - Calline attention to the fact that the oackers had been guaranteed profit of 9 per cent, Mr. Jenkins said the cowmen of the range country would be more than satisfied with such a guarantee in their business He nointed out that the oacker. guar anteed 9 per cent, worked in absolute ly known conditions, while the pro ducer must contend against uncertain and shifting conditions throughout three or four years. Modernized Holy Week. Holy week in Washington is mod ernized, like everything else. It has grown to be grand opera week, rather than a week of penitence, prayer and self-denial. The week opened with a benefit performance of "Aida" for the Red Cross District chapter, for which the French ambassador and Mme. Jus- serand and the British ambassador and the Countess of Reading had boxes, but did not occupy them. The news from the front changed the at mosphere of every social affair, from Saturday afternoon. The houses for the opera have, however, been great ones, for it is the only grand opera Washington gets during the season. The tri-color ball on Saturday eve ning for the benefit of the American fund for French wounded suffered greatly as to numbers, but not as to funds, for boxes and tickets all were sold and paid for before the tragic news of the mammoth battle was re ceived. In consequence of it, the pres ident and Mrs.Wilson, the French and British ambassadors and their wives, who had taken boxes, and all the members of the cabinet and their wives, who had promised to be pres ent, changed their plans, with the exception of Mrs. Newton D. Baker, who represented her circle. She wore a lovely pink velvet gown and must have hearduhat her husband had ar rived safely in London or she would not have, danced galyly. "MEATLESS DAY" SUSPENDED FOR MONTH BY HOOVER (By Aaaociated Fraaa.) Washington, March 30. Suspen sion of the meatless day regulations for 30 days beginning tomorrow was ordered tonight by the food ad ministration in instructions tele graphed to all state food adminis trators. Temporary relaxation of the restric tions was decided upon because thou sands of hogs now coming into the market has increased the meat supply beyond the country's shipping and storage capacity. In statemert, an nouncing the order, Food Adminis trator Hoover expressed confidence that the oroJucers would not take ad vantage of the "holiday" to ask more than fair pries and that the "packers and retailers wilt have sense enough to realize that this is not to be a holi day of hieh nrices." "The very much over-normal run to markets of Logs due to supplies held back during the winter months car shortage, still continues," Mr. Hoover said, "and sterns likely to go on for another 30 days. After this period the seasonal shortage in marketing wilt set in. "It is a matter of regret that the extent of our domestic storage ca pacity, the limited overseas and inland transportation and port facilities do not permit c-f saving and moving the whole of this temporary and abnor mal surplus to the allies for use when t.iis heavy killing season has passed. On the other hand the larger and cheaper supplies of potatoes and the larger supplies of milk, together with these further relaxed restrictions on meat so that some portion is available each day should facilitate the enlarged saving pf breadstuffs of which we are so much deficient in allied need. "The.consumer should not take this announcement as in any way a depar ture from i'ne" general principles of conservation of all foods which the food administration preaches. The need of food on the other side is greater than ever the need of econ omy in America greater than ever." OKLAHOMA ffiiiil BOOKLET PIER Opeta far AH Lines of Botiaeat. Infortwtkm for the Investor. YOUR OP PORTUNITY IS HERE. Hii. 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North of the river, the British held to their positions and wavered but slightly before the enemy onslaught. South of the river, however, the Brit ish retired slightly between Fampoux and Boisleux. There was hard fighting on both sides of the Scarpe. To the north the most desperate conflict was staged about Roeux, which was the scene of sanguinary struggles last year. Force British Withdrawal. The Germans succeeded in forcing the British to withdraw from this place. North of Gavrelle the enemy tried to push the British back on Bailleul. but were repulsed by with ering machine gun fire. South of the river the most bitter fighting was about Telegraph hill, which changed hands several times. Below Somme British artillery has been doing marvelous work in getting the heavy guns back during the with drawal. -One battery of heavies was cut off and lost for three days. Al though often surrounded, the men worked 'their way out to the British lines with alt the guns. 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The Germans, following up their small gains of yesterday in their northwestward drive toward Amiens, were pressing the attack vigorously. They were meeting with the most obstinate resistance on state that there had been little or no change in the situation since last night, despite the hard fighting on the extreme north. The enemy has desisted for the moment from their assault against Arras, but there are indications that they are only waiting for fresh troops before renewing their drive. Great Battle on French Front in Favor of Alli'es (Continued From Pat One.) too great strength, and were too well protected, and the British were forced to abandon the effort after a hard struggle, during which 25 Germans were taken prisoners in hand-to-hand fighting. The loss of these positions does not alter the situation materially and the British hold on the Luce val ley is considered satisfactory. Show Great Strength.. One British division marched from 9 o'clock one evening until 4 o'clock the next afternoon and then flung itself into the battle ..line, where it fought and killed and dug in until its position was assured. Then these sol diers threw themselves down where they stood and slept with their heads pillowed upon their haversacks. There are other instances even more specta cular which may not be mentioned, but it is unnecessary to amplify, as America already knows the temper of its British allies and knows that the British will take a lot of heating before they will give in. Yesterday strong patrols in the Ar ras sector penetrated the British out post line north of Arleux and forced the posts to withdraw after a brief but intense fight. This appeared to be the only change in the lines before Arras. Saved Through Strategy. A spectacular British maneuver at Roeux, after its capture by the Ger mans on Thursday, became known today. 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Prices $10 to $15 the body of defending troops wa3 cut off and clung tenaciously to the vil lage in the face of bitter punishment. Under cover of darkness on Thursday night these gallant men were success fully withdrawn through a gap formed in the German lines. The fact that the Germans, accord ing to the report, are entrenching along the Thipval-La-Boiselle line is pointed to as a tribute to the magni ficent defense which the British main tained at this important gateway to the west. There has been another display of the British determination in this quarter. The correspondent knows f one large body of troops who dug themselves in along the vital sector in question, and announced that what ever happened to the rest of the Brit ish line they were going to stick until they were either victorious, or the last man was dead. They are still sticking, and from their past achievements it is safe to say they will continue to stick. ... Cy Williams Quits Garner"" Contract Not to Liking Fred (Cy) Williams, traded by .the Chicago Cubs to the Phillies" for Dode Paskert, has pulled the regular stuff. He has written President Baker that he has retired from base ball. The "retirement" is caused by a contract that did not contain the fiirures to suit Cy. Former Omaha Girl Killed by German Shell Fire in France Miss Marion G. Crandall, who ac cording to press dispatches, was killed by Germaa shell fire while in the "French soldiers' fireside" at the French front, was formerly an Omaha girl. Miss Crandall was the daughter of George T. Crandall, who died.in Cali fornia several years ago. During his residence in Omaha he-was a trav eling auditor for the Union Pacific. His daughter, Miss Marion, who was 46 years old at the time of her death, began working for the Union Pacific August 1, 1890. as a clerk in the com- Jany's motive power department, anuary 31, 1891, she was transferred to the office of auditor of disburse ments remaining until. 1900. : '.. During Miss Crandall's employment with the Union Pacific she studied French and became a thorough (71 1 i . .. MavancQ T in UlillinQvU Tomorrow a Revue of Ex quisite Millinery Fashions for Late Spring and Early Sum mer wear On this occasion the newest inspira tions of the new season will find ex pression in a host of charming hats. Large soft hats that droop gracefully. All white Milans,- combinations" of. straw anoV Georgette - -horsehair braids and pokes Bright flowers-and fine ribbons constitute the favorite trimmings f You are Invited To Attend This advanced Showing. 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It is a war of principle; a war waged for liberty" against military' tyranny; -a war to save mankind trom oetng en slaved by one ambitious and aggres sive p6wer, whose military chiefs have proclaimed that they mean to dominate Europe first and then the western hemisphere. "A German victory would banish republicanism from the world, for the German government rules by Horce, fear and cruelty." linguist. She taught languages in Bellevue college several years and then took up the business of conduct ing excursions to Europe. In this line of work she was successful and continued in the profession until war broke out in Europe. After that, for a year she taught in 6t Catherine's school, Davenport, la., subsequently going to 'Alameda, Cat., where for a time she madeV her home with her brother, George P. Crandall, secretary -of the San Joaquin Sugar company. A little more than a year ago Miss Crandall took up Young Men's Chris tion association work aud a few months ago she went to France to do association work amony the soldiers. Details concerning the death of Miss Crandall are lacking. She was a canteen worker for the Young Men's Christian association. - ma Minerva Vicune Yarns for Womens and Childrens Sweaters. Plenty of col ors. Lessons in all "Styles of knitting under competent instructors, without'&iarge. Classes every day ten to twelve mornings - three I lOdQS 8 J to five afternoons Artneedlowork dirition . Thirdfloor