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T oday 'Another Revolution. Smith Versus Bryan. No Logical Religion. “If I Were President. ^By ARTHUR BRISBANE J Revolution in Bulgaria. The king sides with the revolutionists, as Italy’s king sided with Musso lini. Kings, royal in inheritance, or royal in cash, do not object to revolutions, when made in their interest by conservatives. But a wise king would fear any revolu tion. One kind breeds the other. These are happy days for W. G. McAdoo. Present explosions in the democratic party are all good explosions for him. First came the world court, which tied the republicans up with a second-class “league of na tions,” and took one heavy curse from Mr. McAdoo, in case he should run. Now A1 Smith, governor of New York, and William Jennings Bryan, protector of prohibition, are fighting. That eliminates Mr. Smith as a candidate. One thing Mr. Bryan can do— he can prevent a nomination by the democratic convention. To go into a democratic conven tion to fight Bryan is like going into a Florida swamp to fight alli gators. That’s not the place to fight them. Moses Steinberg invents a new religion, and, says he, it is "the only religion appealing solely to man’s reason and capacity to un derstand and not at all to his ca pacity to believe.” That is exactly the kind of re ligion that nobody wants. Men seek in religion answers to ques tions that can be answered only by faith. Mohammed’s angel, with a huge face, eyes set miles apart, or the Christian picture of Elijah travel . ing up to heaven in a chariot of fire, plus a simple explanation of how the earth and the creatures on it were made—that is what the simple human brain requires. We ‘‘long to know the unknow able and unscrew the inscrutable.” Nobody wants a logical religion. Many men go to sleep mapping out what they would do “if I were president.” Henry Ford gives part of his plan: If he were president he would “stop fodlish parading by the army and foolish social waste of time by the navy." He would put army and navy to work chasing bootleggers. Such a good manufacturer should have better use for the army and navy. If John D. Rockefeller were 30 years younger jnd had the chance, he would make the navy self-sup porting and it would be the big gest in the world by a thousand per cent. And he would make the army self-supporting digging canals, irrigating deserts and draining marshes. And he would double and treble army pay. There are more important things to be done, even, than hunt ing bootleggers. Clergymen of 15 different kinds ask President Harding to get to work in the near east and settle questions there, relieving the afflicted, etc. It's a pious sug gestion, but there is a great deal to be done in the much “nearer” United States. The right kind of thinking is done by Lloyd George, who says: “We spent $50,(100,000,000 in the last war and have not spent a thousandth part of that sum since the country came into ex istence, remedying conditions in the slums, where multitudes of Britishers are living under condi tions perfectly infamous.” This country snent a great deal more than $50,000,000,000 in that war, including bad loans to Eu rope. It is about time to begin spending our money not in the nearer east, but near home. Two inventions are announced. A French scientist “sends cir cles of light by means of wire less.” This means that we may actually see, by wireless, and to a distance unlimited. Men may one day see the sur face of the moon or of Mars, ns plainly as they now see the surface of the buildings across the streets. The other invention, of less cosmic importance, deals with the steering of big ships. A German invents a small attachment to the rudder, which makes unnecessary a special crew and special engines for steering. The little invention causes the~power of the water to do the steering. It is like turn ing the switch and utilizing the force of a big power house. Gandhi, who was to free India from the British and whose follow ers believed in pictures showing him holding the Himalayan Moun tains on one finger, is in prison. The British put him there. He spends his time spinning cloth by hand. That shows how far India is from self-government. Gandhi thinks the handloom spells free dom. WhHt his 300,000,000 fel low Indians need is freedom from the handloom, freedom from the beliefs that have kept them pros trate for a thousand years. Samuel Gompers denounces the effort to break up unions in the textile industry in Massachusetts. Frank Munsey’s New York Her ald says the open shop is making gains all over the country (o the tune of half a million workers In a year. When jobs are scarce and pay Is low, men, frightened, stick to gether and pay their dues. When jobs are plentiful and pay is high the unions suffer. Such is human nature and human folly. (Copyright, till.} ( Armour Officials in Omaha on Visit to Inspect Plant Former Office Boys Head De legation — Rebuilding De pends on Market—Busi ness Prospects Good. Two men, who not so many years ago began their business careers on salaries which were not more than $10 a week, arrived in Omaha yester day morning. They are now at the heads of two of the biggest institu tions in the world, with more millions at their command than they had dol lars in the early days. These two men are F. Edson White, president of Armour A Co., and James Simpson, president of Marshall Field A Co. They came to Omaha with a party of Armour A Co. officials and di rectors, in the personnel of which are several of the leading financiers of the country. There is romance in the story of their rise to power and fame. Mr. Simpson began work with the Marshall Field A Co. store in Chi cago at the age of 13. That was 31 years ago. His job was running er rands, and his salary $6 a week. "I started In the wholesale section of the business.” related Mr. Simpson yesterday morning. "The personality of the late Marshall Fie^d meant piuch to me, for he kept in touch with all his employes as much as possible. I knew him for 16 years. The Mar shall Field A Co. now does a business from $175,000,000 to $200,00,000 a year.” Mr. White began his career as a clerk in the Godel & Son Packing company at Peoria, 111. That was in the days when clerks didn't receive much salary. Mr. White had ambi tions to he a salesman and spent much of his time working in the sales department. Both men were only recently made presidents of their institutions. They hoth assert the chances for the young American are as great now as at any time. Mr. White first was questioned re garding plans for rebuilding the por tion of the Armour plant in Omaha which was destroyed hy fire. He re- | plied that unless the market made ] the rebuilding necessary the company i will endeavor to operate with the : combined facilities of the old plant I and the Morris plant, acquired by : the recent merger. "The merger proposition is now in 1 the hands of the Department of Agri culture,’’ explained Mr. White. "The department is conducting hearings on it. We anticipate a favorable de vision because, for one thing, there ' has been tm evidence of any parttcu- 1 iar antagonism toward it hy the pro ducers at any place where hearings have been held." Seven New Directors. There were seven new directors of the Armour & Co. in the party which spent the day In Omaha. The flection of these directors and the large blocks of stock in Armour A Co, now held hy the public is hailed as the beginning of a new era for the company. "There are now 40.000 stockhold ers in the company," said Mr. White, "whereas 10 years ago there wero only six. It has changed from a fam ily institution to a national affair, a public utility. We hope to have 100.000 stockholders." "The outlook for business in the immediate future is very bright," said Mr. Simpson, who is one of the new Armour directors. "There should he a healthy condition for the next six months at least. K very body is em ployed at* good wages and there is no surplus accumulation of stock. Consumption has overtaken produc tion, but production Is not in excess of consumption. This dors not ap ply In the meat products line, how ever, because there is such an unusu al run of hogs that the supply is greatly In excess of the demand. We hope this won't continue long.’’ "Kcal Dirt Farmer.” Harvey J. Sconce, ovnir and man ager of the Fairvlew farm at Sidell, 111., who is hail'd by his companions as a “real dirt farmer, t>ut not a dirty one." expressed the belief that only farm land that can he made to pay should be farmed. Too much unsuitable land is being cultivated for the preaent population of thle country, since foreign markets are lax, Mr. Sconce said. He urged a greater diversity in farming The party Inspected the Armour plant yesterday morning. Members A WORD ABOUT BIFOCALS Many of our new customers have said to me: “I cannot get used to BIFOCALS. I have tried and tried and it’s no use trying again." These same customers after being fitted by my system go away wearing our new BI FOCAL with perfect comfort. In <everal instances I have sent them away with their own BIFOCALS, nftcr a proper ad justment, perfectly happy. A correctly fitted BIFOCAL prop erly adjusted is a joy forever. Any person who needs glasses needs our BIFOCAt.S. Lenses Only $7.00 S«m« Service, South Side Stor«, 24th and N Str««t» Fliiton Optical Co. 13th Floor First Nat. Bank Bldg, were guests *t a luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, ut which Ford E. Hovey presided, and Walter Head, president of the Cham ber, spoke. Golf and races occupied the time of the visitors in the after noon. At 7 they were entertained at a dinner at the Country club by Wal ter Head, who invited 60 representa tive business men of the city to at tend. / “This la a trip of inspection to per mit new directors to view the magni tude of the Armour plants,” explained R. D. McManus, public relations di rector of the company. “Mr. White believes that personal contact is the greatest thing, and this is being ac complished In this trip, which Is tak ing us from St. Paul to Omaha, and thence to Kansas City tonight.” Personnel of Party. Personnel of the party is as fol lows: Samuel McUoberts, president of the Metropolitan Trust company of New York; Arthur Reynolds, presi dent of the Continental and Commer cial National hank of Chicago; James Simpson, president of Marshall Field & Co.; Robert P. Lamont, president of the American Steel Foundries, Chi cago; B. A. Eckhart, president of the B. A. Eckhart Milling company, Chi cago; Harvey J. Sconce, Fairview farm, Sidell, 111.; M. W. Borders of Chicago; F. Edson White, president of Armour & Co.; Arthur Meeker, A. Watson Armour, Lester Armour and Laurance Armour, vice presidents of the Armour company; A. B. Carpen ter, secretary of the finance commit tee of the Armour company; K. I). McManus, director of public relations, and E. M. McC'lanahan, secretary to President White. J. Ogden Armour is planning his first trip to Europe since the war, and did not accompany the party. He is president of the board of directors. No fewer than 200,000 American tourists are expected to visit London this summer. It Is estimated that they will spend upward of 1160,000, 000. Armour & Co. Head Explains Drop in Hog Prices Bigness of Packing Plants Enables Them to Care for Producer, F. Edson White Says. — P. Edson White, president of Ar mour & Co..»in his speech at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday noon, gave an explanation of the low price on hogs, when he declared In the first five months of this year 14, 600,000 hogs were marketed, ns com pared to 9,700,000 over the same period last year. "We packers are criticised because we are so big," said President White, "when in reality it Is our business that makes us able to take care of the producer. Armour * Co. repre sents total assets of close to a half billion dollars, with 22 packing plants throughout the producing sections and with selling connections all over the civilized world. "We have close to 68.000 employes, which means that if they were all grouped together, with their families and with the trades people necessary to serve them, the resulting city would be larger than Omaha—In fact, there would he enough left over to make a city like Atlanta, fla. A very con siderable share of the business we carry on is done right here in Omaha, where we pay out annually about $8. 000,000 in wages and salaries, an 1 buy livestock representing an outlav of nearly 130,000,000.” President White asked the coofiera tion of Omaha interests in the con ducting of the Armour plant here successfully, not only for the plant, but for the community. He was in troduced by Walter Head. Construction of U. P. Branch From Yoder Urged Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Scottsbluff, Neb., June 12.—North Platte valley towns aie joining In an effort to Induce the Union Pacific to hasten the conduction of its line from Yoder to Cheyenne, yvhlch would give the valley a direct outlet to Wyoming and Colorado apd points further west, now not reached so easily. The Oering Commercial club and the Scottsbluff Chamber of Com merce leading the way have both had conferences with Union Pacific of ficials over the proposed building. Towns Join in Welcome to Nebraska Bankers Group Special Dispatch to The Omaha Dee. Scottsbluff, Neb., June 12.—Scotts bluff will join with Oering In wel coming group seven of the Ne braska Bankers' association when It convenes In Oering Thursday. On the program of speakers are J. C. Pederson, A. N. Mathers, Irving K Hall of Oering, C. N. Wright of Scottsbluff, Dan Hiley, president of the bankers association; W. It. Dressier, J. M. Flannigan, Fred Thomas of Omaha, and W. S. Bod man of Kimball. Wild West Ranch Life For those who enjoy hoseback rid ing, mountain climbing, fishing for trout In mountain lakes and streams, bunting, and the rugged life of the Big Out of Doors, nothing beats a vacation spent on a Wild West Kam-h. The Chicago and North Western By. has just published a pamphlet containing a list of Wyoming Wild W^st Bam-hes and other Inter esting Information, which will be sent free of charge upon application to W. J. Smith, General Agent, CAN. W. By., 1201 Farnam Street, (Tel. Atlarftlc 7S5fi )—Advertlswnent, President May Attend Ak Affair Fall Festivities May Draw Cabinet Members and Other Notables Here. President Harding and members of his cabinet may attend the Ak-8ar Ben festivities in Omaha next fall. The visit to Omaha especially to witness the patriotic pageant, one of the feature events this year, is now under consideration by the president. John Lee Webster, author the of the pageant, has been asked by the chief executive to confer with him at Washington in August upon the pro posed visit. * Members of the cabinet will be in vited to the festivities, while Secre tary of War Weeks cxprissey) a rte sire to return to Omaha for the pa geant. Representatives of foreign govern ments at Washington may also he in vited to attend the affair because of Its great international scopp, espe cially if Omahans of foreign birth sponsor various floats in the parade through their organizations. Father and Son, Held for Bomb Plot. Are Bound Over Lincoln, June 12.—State Sheriff Car roll received word from Ainsworth today that Fred Henne. sr., and Fred O. Henne, his son, were bound over to the district court for trial in connection with the exploding of s bomb on (he porch of the house of William Kly, an attorney. The elder Henne is In Jail at Ains worth and'his son is held at Spring view. Deputy State Sheriff Broady as sisted in building up a case against the two men. He says his invest! gation showed Kly, as attorney for a [bank, was about to foreclose on prop ' erty In which the two Hennes helo an equity. Golden Anniversary of Beatrice Church Observed Beatrice, Neb., June 12.—A two day observance of the 50th anniver sary of the founding of Christ church (Episcopal), Beatrice, closed here last night with a banquetiat which Bishop Beecher of the western Nebraska diocese was the principal speaker. Adam McMullen waB toastmaster. 8. C. Smith, one of the founders, responded to the toast, "Looking Backward,” and J. Ed C. KisJjer, commander of the Nebraska depart ment of the American Legion, spoke on "Looking Forward." -Dr. C. H. Smith, for 47 years rector of Bt. James church. Buffalo, spoke chiefly and a poem by John Hedlund, Oma ha. was read by Rev. W. A. Mulligan, rector of Christ church. The rector has served here 27 years. Attorneys Ask New Trial of Johnson Murder Case Fremont, Neb., June 12.—The case of Andrew Johnson, 65. found guilty of manslaughter for the killing of William Jurging, 37, North Bend last October, following a drunken orgy, will be appealed to the supreme court, if necessary, attorneys for the de tfnse have announced. Papers will be filed today ask ing the court to grant a new trial and if denied, the case will be ap pealed to the supreme court. Man Kills Self Because Wife “Lied All the Time"" By International New* Her Tice. Akron,Xt)., June 12.—Leaving be hind a note that he did it "because phe (his wife) lied all the time." John Karkos today killed Gustav Nyerges, well known athlete, almost hacked Joseph Borastyan to death with a hatchet and then killed himself. Thursday—On Our Fourth Floor We Launch a iWonderful Sale of 1200 ” Beautiful Summery Dresses $1 Fresh, new, crisp creations secured in one of our greatest pur- IS chases in the history of Herzberg merchandising and offered II Thursday regardless of their intended selling prices at only II Here In Every Size —14 to 50 mBL* FINE RATINES SHEER TISSUES FRENCH GINGHAMS FINE VOILES LINENS BEAUTIFUL SWISSES ORGANDIES EMBROIDERED VOILES COMBINATIONS Dresses that are simply ir resistible in their charm and beauty. Omaha women may well fed elated in having such a ran buying opportunity as this presented to them on the very threshold of the Tub Froek' season. Many will buy two and three frooks at this ex t reroe low price. WHITES TANS BLUES NAVY BR0WN8 BAND GREYS ROSE BLACK GREENS PAISLEY FIGURED Although the assortments are immense the advantage of early selections must he remembered. ®onipti, x Wen&Co. White Footwear Some occasions require white footwear. Others go further and demand the finest white foot wear. For those we present two new models in white kid. Pumps —to wear with thin, fluffy frocks have col ored instep straps and covered heels in red or green. Oxfords —for the sport costume with cutout saddle of strawberry red suede and military heels. Priced $11.00 Main Floor ' Beauty Aids —of the dressing table to fight the hot winds and sun of summer must not be neglected these days. An old favorite that is always reliable is specially priced for Wednesday: Pond’s Vanishing Cream, 21c. Dr. West’s Tooth Brush at 39c. Aladdin Soap Dyes, 3 cakes for 10c. Main Floor Mailing Service When you are in our neighborhood, make use of the new' mailing chute conveniently lo cated in the center of the main floor. Stamps may be purchased at a nearby counter. Pack ages wrapped for mail ing or express in the basement. [Do I e? That 'l needa Bakers” prod ucts are not only delicious, but wholesome as well. 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