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THE BEE : OMAHA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1918. 5 BEACH SANGUINE THAT G. 0. P.WILL WIN INSTATE 'Sums Up Political Situation and Fails to See How Demo crats Will be Able to Win at Polls. v.. From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Nov. 3. (Special.) "It is aunighty poor rule that won't work both ways," said E. D. Beach. Mr. Beach, as chairman of the re publican state committee, has con ducted a campaign free from any thing which might be considered fcofF color" and at headquarters, dis cussing the campaign with several . republicans who had dropped in, he appeared perfectly satisfied and san guine as to a republican victory. "I see by the papers this morn ' ing that Fi.e Commissioner Ridgell, one of the governor's chief appoint ees and the man who has been run ning the democratic' machine with , potash for fuel, has issued a circu lar calling upon all democrats to vote the ticket straight and not to vote for an opposition candidate un der any circumstances. I guess that would be a pretty good rule for re publicans to follow also. Sprague Puts Out Letter. "But while Ridgell is advising and ordering democrats to stick by their ticket, Chairman Bert Sprague of the committee, who has received great prominence in this campaign as a letter writer, issues another let ter and tells democrats to get hold of a republican and not let loose of him until he has promised to vote the democratic ticket Perhaps it would be a good idea if republicans when 'attacked' by democrats under the inspiration of the Sprague mani festo, wou!d simply put in effect , Colonel Ridgell's plan, applying it to republicans instead of democrats. "This simply shows to what ex tent .the opposition has run out of political wind. While one candidate is wanting the voters to apply a proposition which fits his peculiar . ease, the application of the same thing will bring defeat to some oth er candidate on the same ticket. As an instance of this kind, Neville, the democratic candidate for re election for governor is beseeching the voters 'not to trade horses when crossing the stream,' while More head, the democratic candidate for the United States senate, is calling ..upon the voters to trade horses while crcsing thctream. President Wilson ' is calling upon the voters ' and telling them that the present administration must not be changed, while Morehead by his plea is call irg for a change. Plan to Get Votes. "Chairman Sprague issues a letter to the voters, calling attention to I tfie 'honest' methods in which he . Ills win the campaign, while the local democratic organ, the mouth ptect of the committee and the , Hitchcock - Mullen - Neville - Gooch machine is conducting one of the most reprehensible campaigns of misrepresentation the state of Ne braska has : ever witnessed. Not withstanding that charges made by them have been from time to time refuted and shown to be false, they arc continuing up to the very last minute to publish such false state ments in the hope of getting votes by thus deliberately misleading their readers". "That the voters are on to these reprehensible methods is becoming each day more plain to this com mittee. While at first we feared that such misrepresentations might harm our candidates, the continued publication by both the Lincoln and Omaha mouthpieces of the machine of these false statements in the face of the fact that the people and the papers themselves know them to be false, has opened the eyes of the public to the. character of the ma chine with the result that instead of these papers harming our candi dates, the committee rather feels that perhapi after the election is over that we will find that we are under obligations to them for the good . they have so unintentionally done our candidates. i "I do not know that I shall open ly thank them for their 'valuable' assistance, when the election is over, but J shall feel more kindly toward thep than perhaps they may think I do. ; Wants Last Word. "I simply want to leave a last word with the voters of Nebraska and that i that they turn out on election day and do their duty as they see it While our boys are doing their duty 'over there' we should do our duty over here in the battle of the ballots and back them up in a way that will mean some- - thing, not only in the winning of the war but in giving a congress that will be able. to handle the re construction period in a way that will bring the best results. "President Wilson's partisan plea to elect nont but democrats to of- fice should bt met with an avalanche of votes that will show that the people believe that republicans have some part in this government and in the winning of the war and will use their own judgment as to the loyalty of the candidates and their ability to stand behind the presi dent" . ' Siberian Republic Latest Nation to Adopt a Flag Amsterdam. The latest, addition to the flags of nations is the stan dard of the new Siberian republic It is plain white and green, symbol izing the country s snowhcldsand virgin torests. Voting on Amendments -to Constitution May be So Much Labor Lost Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 3. (Special Telegram.) At the headquarters of both of the political parties there is a feeling that unless voters mark their party affiliation, ballots ast for or against the constitutional amendments will not be counted and that consequently the probabilities are that all of the amendments will fall by the wayside Men who claim to be versed in constitutional matters assert that to have a vote for a constitutional amendment valid, there must be a party designation. On the official ballots, as printed, so far as the amendments to be voted on, there is no party designation. An attempt is being made to obtain a ruling by Attorney General' Reed, but up to a late hour last night he had not been located. Senator G. W. Norris Speaks Before Large Audience Aurora, "Neb., Nov. 3. (Special Telegram.) In a rousing speech last night, before an audience that crowded the district courtroom. United States Senator George W. Norris declared that if Nebraskans want a rubber stamp senator they ought not to re-elect him. "Mr. Morehead has said in speech and ad vertisement he will do just what President Wilson wants done in all things," said the senator. "If you want a rubber stamp he is your op portunity. In two years Wilson will be out of office and then where will Morehead get his orders, from Roosevelt or from Hitchcock and Mullen. If I believed as Morehead does I would introduce a bill at once to abolish the senate and house and establish a monarchy at once, but I believe in the kind of govern ment established by our fathers, a government of free speech, free press, with no coercion anywhere." Senator Norris said that he had been maliciously attacked all over the state, and lies and falsehood without number had been circulated against him. The answers behind these lies, he said, was the hatred of the profiteers, who knew he was fighting them to the limit. He de clared he had insisted on heavy tax ation of excess war profits and that thousands of dollars were being spent by profiteers to defeat Tiim. In explanation of his dollar mark on the flag speech, he said he had been speaking of the profiteer who wanted war because it made busi ness good. Senator Norris did not refer di rectly to the fight that has been made against him by Editor Clark Perkins of the Aurora Republican, but denounced generally what; he termed the lies and falsehoods of the press which opposes him. Per kins was present in the audience. North Bend Soldier Boy Visits Home Folks on Furlough Fremont. Neb.. Nov. 3. (Special.) Corp. Joseph Lux, first Dodge county boy to return from France, is visiting with his brother and other relatives at North cend on a short furlough. Corporal Lux is a mem ber, of the hospital corps .and was sent back as an escori for wounded soldiers. Corporal Lux will return to New York the middle of the month. He says women have taken the place of men on the farms, in the shops and factories of France the. women are running the locomotives. Burr R. Latta Married to Prominent West Point Girl West Point, Neb., Nov. 3. (Spe cial.) Miss , Floyde R. Shearer, daughter of James W. Shearer, cash ier of the West Point National bank. and Burr R. Latta, son of the late Congressman James P. Latta, were united in marriage. The young couple left immediately for a wed ding trip to California and after January 1 will make their home in Tekamah. BOYS AT TEONT JN FINE HEALTH SATS GENERAL. Vs- ! M.. - H y i ' I f I L --.-.-. .-.v v ,v.-.-.v.-.wWAI ... .. . ..aiiv.io .:.: y- The Weathen CaanptnUix Local Bceari. 1MI. 11T. 1I1C HIS. Illthnt rntcrdtr .. (I Tl Tl - Lirt rtsttrdar ...41 41 4 41 , . Km Umperatar ...11 14 I4w ( Prcdpiutloa 0 . .to Tampcntnr. aod praclplttttoa depart- ra iron in. aormal: Norma temperature ........ .44 Kxcms lor to day Total eaa alnc. March 1 TtO formal pmtpiuuoa ...t.tl Inch . IHflcleney for the dir.... inch Total rainfall alnco March I..14.6J lnchoa iHftcioacT alnco March 1....1LII lnchoa Jt Deficiency far cot. parted. HIT 1 II Inch DaOetMcy tor cor. ported, '14 lt.lt IncfcM Stella Soldier Boy Loses Eye With Canadian Battalion Stella, Neb.. Nov. 3. (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. Levi R. Chaney re ceived word that their son, Sergt. Owen O. Chaney of the First Can adian battalion was wounded Octo ber 1. His right eye was injured and later was removed, sergt. Chaney is an only son, and has been in the Canadian service three years. Hi RHEU m Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff Joints Drives Out Pain You'll know why thousands use Musterole once you experience the glad relief it gives. Get a jar at once from the nearest drug store. It is a clean, white oint ment, made with the oil of mustard.' Better than a mustard plaster and does sot blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed on! Musterole is recommended by man; doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for bronchitis, croup, stiflt neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu matism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often prevents pneumonia). 30c and 60c jars; hospital size $2 Voters-Take Ifotice Put your X at NETHAW AY'S name and you will have the best SHERIFF Douglas County ever had. I thank you. CLAUDE L. NETHAWAY. PERRY WHEELER LAWYER for Municipal Judge Maj. Gen. Merritt V. Ireland, surgeon-general of the American expeditionary forces, returned to this country from Europe recently to assume his duties at Washington as surgeon-general of the United States army, relieving Major General Gorgas. General Ireland, who has been in Europe for the past 18 months, paid high tribute to the ef ficiency of the men in charge of the health of the American troops. He said the health of the boys was fine. Fifty Thousand Chinese Build Railroads in France London The allies have em ployed 50,000 Chinese behind the fighting lines in France, principally for road and railway building, black smith and carpentry work. Although China, declared var on the Central powers almost a year ago the Chinese are made to understand that when transported to France they will not be used in the fighting lines. Coolies are paid about $13.50 a month and pay for other laborers ranges upward to about $27 a month for skilled men. In addition they are given $250,, a fabulous sum for coolies, as "a bonus for embarking for France; $75 in case of injury, and $150 is given to the next of kin in case of death. KAISER OFFERS TOCO-OPERATE IN NEW ORDER i - Emperor William Issues De cree Endorsing Acts of Reichstag and Govern ment Changes. By Associated Press. Amsterdam, Nov. 3. On the oc casion of the constitutional amend ment coming into force, says an of ficial telegram from Berlin, Em peror William addressed to Prince Maximilian of Baden, the German imperial chancellor, a decree en dorsing the decisions of the Reich stag and avowing his firm determ ination to co-operate in their full development. The emperor's decree reads: "Out grand ducal highness: "I return herewith for immediate publication the bill to amend the imperial constitution and the law of March 17, 1879, relative to the rep resentation of the imperial chancel lor, which has been laid before me for signature. "On the occasion of this step, which is so momentous for the future history of the German peo ple, I have a desire to give expres sion to my feelings. Prepared for by a series of government acts a new order comes into force which transfers the fundamental rights oi tne kaiser's person to the people. "Thus comes to a c!ose a period, which will stand in honor before the eyes of future generations. Despite all struggles between invested au thority and aspiring forces, it has rendred possible to our people tha: tremendous development which im perishably revealed itself in the wonderful achievements of this war. New Era Dawns. "In the terrible storms of the four years of war, however, old forms have been broken up, not to leave their ruins behind but to make a place for a new vital form. "After the achievements "of these times the German people can claim that no right which may guarantee a free and happy future shall be withheld from them. "The proposals of the allied gov ernments which are now adopted and extended owe their origin to this conviction. I, however, with my exalted allies, endorse these de cisions of parliament in firm determ ination, so far as I am concerned, to co-operate in their full develop ment, convinced that I am thereby promoting the weal of the German people. "The kaiser's office is one of service to the people. May then the new order release all the good powers which our people need in order to support the trials which are hanging over the empire and with 11 II. CLEM MO HS .V For Re-election Second Term STATE SUPERINTENDENT Non-Partisan Ballot d Your Vote Earnestly Solicited H. G. Taylor Republican Candidate for Re-election to a sec ond term as State Railway Commissioner MOMENTOUS PROBLEMS. No man is wise enough to forecast the economic consequences of this war. Rail road rates and service, due to the war, are in a state of chaos. Constructive action by those experienced in railroad operation and regulation is imperative if the rights of the public are to be protected. Mr. Taylor's experience is, therefore, invaluable at this particular time. He is in the prime of life, has demonstrated nat ural ability for the work of regulation, has been courag eous and honest in the performance of the trying duties of his office, and is deserving of re-election. HE SOLICITS YOUR SUPPORT. TO THE VOTERS OF NEBRASKA: Political considerations should not affect your vote on Railway Commissioner. Experience, ability, indus try, courage and integrity should.be the controlling fac tors. Four years service with Mr. H. G. Taylor, Repub lican Candidate for re-election on the State Railway Commission, convinced me of his ability to measure URto the highest standard in every respect. - Men of his standards and experience are needed to help solve the difficult questions of reconstruction which will follow the war. I recommend him unreserv edly and without qualification. HENRY T. CLARKE, Former Chairman State Railway Commission. a firm step win a bright future from the gloom of the present. "Berlin. October 28, 1918. . (Signed) "WILHELM, I. R. (Countersigned) "MAX, Prince of Baden." Storm Rages Around Emperor. Paris, Nov. 3. "There can be no doubt," says the Temps, "vfcat a great struggle is going on around the German emperor's person be tween the influences which caused the war and wish to maintain the old regime and the partisans of a new regime, more or less democrat ic, and of a peace for the purpose of repairing Germany's strength. "By returning to general head quarters Emperor William seemed to show clearly that his supreme de sire was not to abdicate. So the emperor's rescript promises co-operation not his resignation. But parliamentary exigencies press upon him, even amidst his staff which ex horts him not to yield. Submission is not sufficient, he is summoned" with more or less deference to re sign." Influenza Numbers Two . More at Blair as Victims Blair, Neb., Nov. 3. (Special Telegram.) Stanley H. Pierce, 31 years old, died this morning from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pierce of this city. His father came to Blair in 1869 and established a furniture and undertaking business, in which Stanley has been associated for several years. He leaves, of his im mediate family, his wife and two young sons, his father and mother, and four sisters, Mrs. Will Wilkin son, Mrs. Clyde Allen and Mrs. Fred Abbott, this city, .and Mrs. V. S. Rothery, Omaha. v Mrs. Clarence Simpson, 26 yeare old, died this afternoon at the home farm near DeSoto. of influenza, after only a short illness. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shields. Omaha, who, for many years, were residents of Blair. She is survived by her husband, a 5-year-old daughter, one sister, Mil dred, and the parents. Funeral services will be held from the home of F. S. Simpson, Blair, at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Hun Bombs Wipe Out Friends' Ambulance Unit Behind Lines Correspondence Associated Press. Havre,, Nov. 3. The headquar ters of the Friends' AmDuIance unit, an organization of 350 workers from all sections of America sent to the western front by the American So ciety of Friends, has been almost completely wiped out by bombs from German airplanes. Two of the staff were killed and four injured. The others were safe. The story of. the disaster is to'd in a report of Major John Van Schaick, Deputy Commissioner of Belgium of the American Red Cross, of which the Friends' Ambulance is a unit, who says: ".worker whom we placed with the unit was sleeping , in the room with one of those who was killed. He was not injured. He described his experience as follows: "I was awake when the bomb fell. I don't remember much noise, only the motion. The whole room seemed to lurch back toward where the bomb fell, and then went down. We fell fast and seemed to be falling through all eternity. My life was saved by my bed shooting acrosslhe room. The cupola of the adjoining building fell where my bed stood. "The adjutant of the unit was buried under th debris for three hours. A large oak chest held a beam off his neck. They had to tunnel through the' debris to get him out. He was conscious part of the time, and directed the rescuers in their work. He was briused but not seriously hurt." Only Rich Can Afford to Eat in Stockholm Cafes Stockholm Restaurant prices f.ave reached , such proportions that only very wealthy people can afford 10 eat in the restaurants of the bet ter class, and even in second and Ihird-class places it is difficult to eat uroperly at a price within .the reach tif the person of modest means. The I uthorities have begun an investi gation and may regulate them. The Dagens JS'yheter publishes a 1st of the profits of 21 restaurants l?r r914 and for last year, showing increases running from 25 to 200 -per cent. ' ' , General Baltin Goes to; -War Front in Aeroplane Amsterdam To conduct Aus trian army operations in Albania, Gen. von Pflanzer Baltin, in com mand there,- went to the front re ,, cently by airplane. The distancl flown was about 500 miles. -V., ;.:': Why Not Buy the Best? Advo Coffee per lb. 40 Cents Quality and Price Unchanged. Voters-Take Notice Put your X at NETHA WAY'S name and you will have the best SHERIFF Douglas County ever had. ' I thank you. CLAUDE L. NETHAWAY. It Pilv Mabel C.Iohnson Non-Partisan Candidate for Superintendent of Schools for Dowlas Countv Cut by L P. E. U. 40S O J I hold a first grade teacher's certificate. A teacher in the' schools of this county for 14 years. I know the conditions and requirements of the schools of this county. Reared in this county; my family has paid taxes here for 50 years. Your vote and support will be appreciated. F8 JT7E? uuBO Buy From These Qmaha'Firmg Premium Oleomargarine Sweet Pure Clpn Will Cut Your Butter Bill in Half Sold By All Dealers SWIFT & COMPANY i!CHl(liE) o PEOPLE'S ICE & COLD STORAGE COMPANY Manufacturers of Distilled Water Ice 350 Tons Daily Capacity Telephone Douglas 50 Many New Firms Being Brought Here by me Chamber of Commerce The "Opep-an-Office-in-Omaha" campaign being waged by the bureau of publicity, Chamber of Commerce, unearthed a representative of a prominent Cincinnati concern who wished to investigate the advisabil ity of covering their Iowa and Ne braska territory out of Qmaha. Facts about the city were presented to him Thursday and now he will make a favorable report to his board of directors. ''We have often considered the ad visability of opening an office in Omaha," said the Cincinnati man to Manager Arthur Thomas, "but have been postponing our investigation. When I saw your Omaha advertis ment recently I determined to look into the matter at once." Many such firms have been "smoked out" by this campaign and all will have the assistance of all bureaus of the Chamber of Com merce in the collection of data which will assist them in their decisions. Many of the 700 subscribers of the bureau of publicity are co-operating with the bureau in the cam paign. A recent letter to the sub scribers asking each man to suggest the name of firms from which he purchased which should be repre sented in Omaha has resulted in a number of worth-while prospects. Joseph Hayden writes: "I will be glad to aid you wherever possible in your efforts which are along the right lines." E. T. Yates writes: "This is good work and am glad to see it being done."- In addition to trying to attract firms to Omaha in lines which are not fully represented here the bu reau will also use its efforts to dis courage new firms locating in lines which are crowded. 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ANSON 318 Securities Building 16th and Fmam Sts. - Douglas 2186 " A WORLD POWER Whenever commerce sroei marching on yon will find the Electric Motor turning the wheels of industry, constantly, quietly and efficiently. Electrical Power I Dependable anct Economical. ' NEBRASKA POWER CO. Epsten Lithographing Co. Labels, Stationery, Color Work of All Kinds 41 ) Sooth 12th. Tyler 1240 Nebraska's Only Purely Lithograph House Ride a Harley-Davidson . VICTOR H. ROOS "The Cycle Man" HARLEY-DAVID!ON V Motorcycle! F and' BjcjcIeY 2701-03 LeaTenworth St; OmalTa Best 22-k Gold Crown . . .$5.00 Bridge Work, per tooth . . .$5.00 Best Plate, $8.00, $10.00 $15.00 McKenney Dentists 1324 Farnam. Phone Doug. 2872 HEAVY HOISTING E. J. Davis 1212 Farnam St. Tel. 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