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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
Fuller Life for the Indians.

An extension of the Indian policy is announced
from the Office Of the commissioner at Wash
ington, under which the red men will cease to
be wards of the nation, save in such cases as
make it absolutely needed that guardianship be
continued. Wherever an Indian shows capac-
ity he is to be put entirely on his own respon-
sibity; in fact. the commissioner will go a little
farther than this and expects to set on his own
feet each adult tribesman, only receiving him
again Under government protection when he has
shown his unhtness or inability to care for him
self. This is carrying out policy adopted many
years ago and to the full development of which
the approach has been steady, although slow at
times. Nebraskans are familiar with the element
of Indian citizenship and Oklahomans have come
the red men live are to have their experience along
this line, The Indian has shown ability to sup
port himself to take part in the ordinary al
fairs OF the community and is now TO get his
full chance to share the burdens and responsible
ties well the privileges and protection Of
the government. The tremendous significance Of
this may be better appreciated by recalling the
fact that since Omaha was founded thousands OF
Indians living in Nebraska were yet in the stone
age OF development Their great advance in civil
zation is tribute to their own powers as we'll as
to the patience OF the white man in his dealings
with them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
Paving War Bills by Taxation.

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Professors teaching political and social econ
omy in forty-sN great schools OF the United
States have united in memorial to congress on
the subject OF war taxes, These men, whose opln-
ion is entitled to much respect urge that as Tar
as possible the money to defray war bills be
raised by taxation rather than by issuance OF
bonds. They give their approval to the bond is
sue already authorized, as expedent because no
time is afforded for securing the vast sum by
tax levy. Following this issue, however the con-
gress should make such provision as will secure
steady inflow OF taxes beyond any ever raised in
the United States
In support of this these economists argue:
''The taxation policy is practicable. be-
cause the current income OF the people IN any
ease mus. pay .ne war expe e. ai .t - ' do
+ IN cash bas;s borrowing creates moth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
The Peoples Loan
New York World

The greatest single war credit in history, unan-
mously adopted by the representatives of the
states and the people in the United States con-
gress is about to be offered to public subscription
iii such instaments as the governments war ex-
penditures call for.
This is democracys war, the peoples war
This great war loan is to be offered as the peo-
pies loan. 1t will carry no bankers commissions
1t will be offered in denominations as low as 500
and perhaps low as $50 or SIS. 1t will un-
doubtedly admit OF partial payments on the small
est subscriptions. 1t will embody the surest Sc
curity to be had on earth and it will pay 81 per
cent, against the per cent paid on like security
through the postal savings banks.
Let no one suppose there is any doubt any
where about the enormous success of this vast
loan of S000000000 offered as the money is
needed The wealthy will subscribe heavily, if for
no loftier reason than the best security and tax
exemption. But we want to make it great pa
trlotic loan. We want to make it means of
bringing into direct partnership with the peoples
government in war the great mass OF the people
This can be done. Sma subscriptions should
and will be given preference If costs of living
are high, wages in more cases than not are still
higher and only little extra saving all along the
line can take care of this loan without encroach-
ing on the countrys normal saving to maintain
and extend its industries. 1t is possible. If the
people will, it will be made actual.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

The decisive vote by which the new army
bill was passed in congress must be accepted
as an evidence OF how thoroughly the American
people are awakened to their situation. By an
almost unanimous vote, congress adopted a reso-
luton declaring that a state OF war existed be-
tween the United States and Germany, and
authorized the president to employ every means
and resource OF the country, and to use all his
great power to prosecute the defense of democ-
racy against autocratic aggression. This vote
was idle and empty until army bill was passed.
The president is now authorized by the peo-
pie. who gave him an overwhelming vote OF
confidence in November, because "he kept US out
of war" to lead us into war, supported by the
greatest commission ever given a chief executive
OF this country.
In thus supporting the president, the Ameri-
can people are not casting loose from the ancient
anchorages of freedom and personal liberty, but
are moving to adapt themselves to a course that
other great democracies have found necessary in
order that they might cope with the power
arrayed against them. We have undertaken the
most serious business free people ever set about
and are approaching our supreme test in a spirit
that glorihes the undertaking. The American
nation is marching to battle on behalf OF hui
manty
Doubt and uncertainty as to service will now
be cleared away, and the way for each made plain.
Service is to be universal-all are called on to
take part. The American people have spoken,
and it is eyes 'front.' from now on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
Food Commission Needs.

Omaha, April 2S.-To the Editor of
The Bee: 1t is singular fact that
the United States has no law to fix
prices. So long as supply and demand
were allowed to exercise their legiti-
mate function, there was no need of
government interference, prices regu-
lated themselves. When monopoly or
ganized itself TO fix prices regardless
of supply and demand, and a tariff
as well, there arose an immediate need
of government control. The consum-
ers could not organize as the produc-
ers did, and they became the victims
of monopoly.
The Sherman law was we'll meant,
but vain attempt to control monopoly.
The "gentlemen's agreement"-be-
came just as effective as the original
organized monopoly, and to the pres
ent hour, absolutely controls all
trade. The people have no defense
against this invisible, intangible, but
all-controlling power, they can never
overthrow it except by government
interference or revolution.
The press reports that the admins
tration has decided not to ask for a
food commission. which means an in
definite continuance of soaring"
prices.
Why this tenderfootedness on the
part of the administration? 1t did not
hesitate to fix prices for the railroads
by national commission; why should
1t hesitate to appoint food price
commission? The railroads never i'm
posed upon the people as food produce
ers are doing today. If the govern
ment can control prices of transporta-
ton, it can control food prices under
the same authority.
War is no justification for an adj
vance In prices. Diminished crops and
increased foreign demand are legti-
mate causes for an advance, but the
former Is slight, and the latter, under
the control of the government; so
there is absolutely no need for the
frightful advances in the cost of the
necessities of life. There Is absolutely
no shortage except in wheat, meat and
potatoes and even these are not great
Why then should wheat advance 200
per cent, meat 100 per cent, butter SO
per cent and potatoes 400 per cent?
These enormous prices are simply the
result of the avarice Of monopoly, to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
The star-spangled Banner in 1917.

with Acknowledgements to Francis
Scott Key.)
The Kaisers, the King and the Sultan may
fume
At our Presidents words in his scathing
arrignment-
He has sounded their doom and has plunged
them in gloom
For Freedom must come as worldwide
attainment
When cur Navy sets out TO put u
boats to rout
These ocean assasslns will hide-who
can doubtf
And the Star-Spangled Banner In
triumph shall wave
Ger the sea that's made free by the
deeds Of the brave.
Meath the Teutons steel heel and his
cruel mailed fist
Are writing in death weak and innocent
peoples.
God forbid that the Huns" shall Cypress as
they list.
While they vent their blind rage on house,
tops and church steeples,
Our Army brings aid that our debt
may be paid
To a land that for us a great sacri-
fee made.
Then its flag with our Star Spangled
Banner shall wave
Ger France that's set free by the
deeds Of the brave.
When the peoples shall rule in all parts Of
the earth,
When autocracies shall be destroyed or
discarded,
OF Freedom our nation will have a new
birth,
Beloved Of mankind and by Heaven re-
warded
May the day be at hand when the
Lord will command
That the blessings Of peace shall be
spread through the land
That the Star Spangled Banner In tri-
umph shall wave
Ger the land Of the free and the
home of the brave!
New York y. P. LEE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
Manufacturer Accepts Responsibility
When He Trade Marks Merchandise
By Clinton L. Oliver

When the manufacturer places registered
trade mark on his goods he proclaims to the
world that he is the maker of those particular
products and that by placing this identifying
mark on them, he is stalking his reputation and
investment on their giving satisfaction and con-
tinued sales. In other words, he accepts full re-
sponsibility for the product from every stand
point.
Having adopted the trade mark, he begins to
place it before the individuals who are possible
buyers Of his product He uses various pub
licity methods for making the public familiar
with the trade mark and the line. He advertises
through newspapers magazines and in other
ways. When he approaches the reputable news
paper he must show that the merit Of his prod
uct is precisely what he would represent them
to be through a printed statement in the publica-
ton. This publicity is regarded entirely as a. in
vestment. To advertise goods extensively is to
widen the field of consumption and increase the
demand, thus necessitating an increase in the
quantity manufactured. which naturally reduces
the ratio of the production cost
Sometimes il is claimed that advertising an
article must necessarily add An expense to the
cost of the article, but such conclusion is in
correct Assume that all advertising be dscon-
tinued. Take some well known brand OF goods
manufactured several hundred miles from you,
brand OF goods you know is sold from coast
10 coast at standard price. Imagine what would
take place it those goods were sold to customers
lnly within few miles OF the factory. The out
put would be small. the overhead cost proportion
ately higher I leave it to you Would it in,
crease or decrease the price OF the article;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
How to Keen Vegetables.

Omaha, April 26.-To the Editor of
The Bee: l only want to say few
words in regard to the garden truck.
To reduce the II. c. of L. we are told
by everyone to can lots of vegetables
and fruits. I want to mention a few
that can be stored or buried without
the expense of canning: Corn, beans.
peas, pumpkins can be buried; apples,
peaches, plums, grapes can be dried;
cabbage, beets, onions, squash. satisfy,
winter radishes, turnips, parsnips, car
rots and rutabagas can be stored, and
you can make kraut of turnips, and
cabbage. Put corn and green beans
and cucumbers down in salt. Jam can
be made of syrup and tomatoes, plums,
peaches, berries. So you see you do
not need the cans. nor the experience
If you can raise or buy the vegetables.
BY the way, noticed in a recent is
sue where one man had taken your
paper ever since it was published. I
sold some of the first copies seventy
five miles west of here, that were left
in my fathers hotel by Edward Rose
water himself, and now l have three
boys carrying the Bee. even my
youngest boy, who is only 10 years old.
MRS. JOHN WELLS,
1888 South Forty-third Street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
The italian View.

Da Kasra he gotta a beega machine
Dat goes under water, da suba- marine.
A kinda of bota dat floats on de top,
But eet also runs gooda eef ees not.
He max eet for starva some people. he say,
An he musta sinka some shipa each day.
He sinka da ship. an American child.
An say Unkle Sammy mus keep up hee's
smile.
But my Unkle Sammy he no lika dat,
An ee's tella da Kaisra whera ee's at
Da Kasra pretends he no understand.
And says he and de Lorda work banda In
han
Sammy say the Lorda not worka your side,
I think kaisra and Zaraha ALA beeg snide,
I trya make mena, wherever they at,
Stana up and be mena and good democrat.
Dan my Unkle Sammy get ready for fight
An when he ees mad he ees some fina sight,
An congress eet vote so mucha da mon
For buy every kinda of big fighta gun.
Sammy say you for fight: Dan fighta you
get
An fighta lax bella my boys will, bet.
Dan da Kaisra will wisha he neva have seen
Da thinga he Gala da suba marine.
Anonymous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
Our Fighting Men
Harry F, Hodges,

marry t. IIUUKSS
Brigadier General Harry F. Hodges command
ing the north Atlantic coast artillery district, is
one OF the foremost engineers of the United
States army. In the planning and building of the
Panama canal he was the rght-hand man of
General Goethals, the chief engineer. General
Hodges was born in Massachusetts, in 1860 and
graduated from West Point in 1881, standing
fourth in his class In his early career in the
army he was employed on various works OF river
and harbor improvements and also served as an
instructor at the West Point academy. He reached
the grade Of captain in 1898 and during the war
with Spain served as colonel Of the First United
States volunteer engineers. During the Ameri-
can occupation of Cuba he served as chief engi-
neer officer in the island Then came period
of seven years of service in the canal zone. dur
ing which time he was in full charge Of the de-
signs OF locks, dams and other works on the great
sthmian waterway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
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New Gardeners, Attention.

Omaha, April 2S.-To the Editor of
The Bee: There are dozens Of brand
new gardeners in Omaha this spring,
who should take little advice from
an old one. Above all, don't start your
gardens too early. The LIST of May or
the middle will not be too late. Seeds
put in ground that Is too cold refuse
to terminate (pardon the pun), and
with the unusual demand this year. we
cannot waste any seed. One reason
against early planting is/the chance in
our climate of late frosts. We are not
safe until May 10 and not always
then. Peas and potatoes may be put
in early as they both like cool weather.
Beans and corn revel In warm weather
and beans are killed by the slightest
frost Corn should be put in soil SO
warm that it will come up in five or
six days, and | wish to emphasize this
point-no matter how rich the soil
may look it will produce bigger and
better crops when fertilized with
stable manure. Commercial fertilizers
will not take the place of old stable
manure. Pillow and harrow before
planting. Stable manure should be
spread over the surface of the ground
after blowing and before narrowing.
This gives the rain chance to wash
the plant food down to the roots OF
the plants.
If you only have small patch of
ground it can easily be turned over
and prepared with spade and spad-
ing fork. Keep the ground stirred with
hoe thoroughly. after the plants
come up, If you expect the best re-
suits, for intensive cultivation almost
takes the place of moisture, and it's
well to remember this in our Ne
braska where dry spells" often occur,
A small garden can be watered in dry
weather, but never until the sun goes
down. AS Governor Holcomb of Con-
necticut says, There is health in the
hoe A GARDEN WISE ACRE"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
HERE AND THERE.

According to the United States Bureau
of Standards. cloth measuring tapes should
not be relied on to possess an accuracy bet
ter than one part in 500 or 1000.
A blow on the jaw by his cousin, John
Liskas. in a friendly boxing match nt New
castle, Pa, brought Mike Lskas' voice back
to him after he had been unable to speak
for year.
As only OIL Of the 700 American cities
with a population of more than 10000 have
Boy Scout councils of the first class,
movement has been begun to increase mcm-
bership in the organization by 5000. 900.
The million dollar. insurance fad didn't
last long among Gotham's gold kings. It's
the two-million- dollar habit now J. P.
Morgan took out s2.5oo,OOO and H. P. Dav-
ison. his partner. took out an extra mil
lion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

from Strassburg, Germany, will soon
be one of the Union orchestra
DR.. H. Clifford gave a dinner party
at the club, entertaining Judge Wake
ley, Mrs Watson, Mrs. Clifford, A. C.
Wakeley, DR.. and Mrs. Grady and
r. II. Noble.
Mrs. G. B. Greene has a donkeys
head in sepia colors at Roses and a
study in pansies.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Clayton gave
small informal dancing party at which
the following guests were present:
Messrs. and Mesdames Squires.
Wheeler, Colpetzer, Barker. Coe, Kir-
kendall, Cadet Taylor. Brady, Mills,
Rubidoux, Cotton, Gordon, Jones,
johnson, and the Misses Booth, Dixon
and Clark, and Messrs. Clark, Chase
and Carlisle.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Meyer and Mrs.
Louis Raapke have sailed for Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs j. J. Dickey have is
sued cards for reception in honor of
Lyle Dickey and his bride.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

The aerial branch of war service partly re-
lieves the world struggle from the obloquy of
midnight slaughter. Comparatively little cavalry
work lightens the mighty fray, and bayonet
charges rarely grip the heroism of fighting men,
The future chronicler of wars majestic glory
must turn from the earth to the clouds for the
heroic thrills, the daring and wondrous deeds
which the aviation corps daily accomplish at
enormous and regrettable sacrifices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

make increased profits out of the mis-
cries OF this world war.
II ever there was ii time when the
people needed the protection of the
government, that time is now; the
government will he derelict in duty, II
1t does not heed the cry of the people.
The food monopolists are now max
ing the same insolent reply to the
complaints of the people, and the only
remedy is a food commission.
D. C. John
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
[IODNY]


Germans repulsed strong French at
tack on west bank Of the Meuse.
Paris reported that in the Vosges
three attacks by German troops were
repulsed.
At three points on the British front,
Germans made vigorous attacks, one
being preceded by liberation of gas
over a front of 1000 yards.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
PATRIOTISM OF THE POETS.

Chorus OF the War (f) Bridegrooms.
He kept US out OF war. we sound his praise
with vim.
He kept us out OF war, we will all vote
for him.
He kept US out OF war. well laud him to
the sky
Who kept US out of war? The marriage
license guy.
Omaha. B.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

In his official review of events In Belgium
Minister Brand Whitlock says the German ad-
ministration has sown heritage of hate which
will remain to plague Germanism for generations
to come. In one way or another the evils Of
ruthlessness will execute their own punishment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

In seeking out abundant sources OF national
revenue congress should not overlook the noun
famous profits Of the trusts. Aside from the
revenue feature Of the case, the cause Of human
ty urges the government to intervene and pre-
vent gorging.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

A few more democratic leaders with courage
to lead the party out OF the morass Of political
cowardice are sorely needed in congress. Those
whom party favor or seniority rules put to the
fore obstruct national unity and shame public
sentiment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Stand alone, il you have to-" shouted the
copper patriots Of Butte, backing up Congress
woman Rankin's support Of compulsory service.
Luckily Miss Rankin did not stand alone. Equal
ity of national service scored veritable triumph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Out OF the grain pits Of Chicago comes the
word that the bounding price of wheat is a form
of hysteria for which boarding householders are
responsible. At last accounts dealers show no
disposition to split their profits with the victims
of the squeeze.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Still II omahas Iowa neighbors have not
achieved state of preparedness for the worst,
by mixing social with business relations in the
metropolis, chances of temporary relief may be
improved
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Mr.. Brigham is making a great hit
in his solos at the Congregational
church. Mrs. S, H. II. Clark paid a
high tribute to his talent in remarking
that she felt increased regret at leav-
ing Omaha since Mr.. Brigham's con-
nection with the Congregational choir.
Z. Y. Patschke. a fine oboe PLAYER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Despite the claims OF the Amounted One
Potsdam, accounts agree that the side working
the heaviest artillery gets there just the same.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Divine Fighters have the best Of reasons for
viewing with alarm the growing discomfort OF sub
jects. Progressive starvation affords receptive
material for riot and revolution
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Governor Whitman Of New York
has issued proclamation setting aside
the week beginning today for the OBJ
servance of statewide Cleanup
Week"
More than 10000 workers employed
in the mills of the American Wooden
company will go to work today under
new wage schedule providing for
an average increase of nearly 10 per
cent.
Jews in America will celebrate to-
day the Jewish Pilgrim Fathers day,
concentrating the landing of the
first Jewish immigrants to America
men who settled in New Amsterdam,
now New York, in the first COLOMBIA
ton attempted by the Dutch in this
country.
The Federal Trade commission, d.
rected by President Wilson to investi-
gate, with the Department of Agri-
culture, the causes of high prices, has
asked the governors of all the states
to end representatives to Washington
today for conference of state CO.
operation In the inquiry.
The body of Ambassador Guthrie.
who died at his post in Toxic last
month is to be brought home on the
Ja'-lnese cruiser Azuma, leaving
Yokohama today. and arriving in San
Francisco about May 81.
A transcontnental tour of two di-
visions of national workers for the
promotion Of national prohibition and
other Woman's Christian Temperance
union principles, is to start from Chi
cago today, following a banquet to be
given by the Illinois Womans Chris
tian Temperance union.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

In asserting that Nebraska is unanimously
against compulsory service former Governor
Morehead won the right to another guess.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Unfortunately for the stamed face OF Missouri
the kaiser's airships have not dropped bomb on
Bowling Green or Jefferson City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Throwing coal scare for next fall before
the fires Of spring, die out, glimpse lively touch
of business preparedness. Have heart, brethren!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

The patriotism of pelf continues working
overtime, unmindful OF the reckoning sure t.
come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-04-30

Viewed from any angle the hoe lie mghter
than the golf stick