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Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
No Right to Befoul the Air.

Avoca, Ia, March 5.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Mrs B. L. NJ. Of Wayne,
Neb., ought to receive the praise and
congratulations of everyone for her
frank, truthful denunciation of "Offen-
sive Tobacco Smoke" Furthermore,
every lady who patronizes the cafes
should look upon and denounce the
habit Of smoking therein as an insult.
II these smokers would take the lib
erty to dash into the faces of lady
patrons some of the pure, sparkling
water which is served for them to
drink, how many would tolerate such
conduct? 1t is safe to say that not
many would do so. Furthermore. the
perpetrators Of the act would be
asked to leave the place and would
possibly be arrested for disorderly
conduct.
Yet these same smokers are permit
ted to befoul the air which every
patron is compelled to breathe and
endure whether offensive or not. OF
course, gentlemen do not do these
things. No man has the right to be-
foul the atmosphere which others
must breath any more than he has
the right to befoul the water which
others must drink, and no thoughtful,
considerate gentleman will do It, espe-
cially where he knows that 1t is liable
to be offensive to others, as he must
know 1t to be in public eating places.
r A TURNED
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
Plea for SKINNED Milk.

In its search for neglected articles of food the
Department. Of Agriculture calls attention to the
availability Of skinned milk, now sent to the dis
card to the extent of some H,0O0,000000 gallons
each year. Removal of the cream or buffer fat
does not entirely destroy the food value Of the
milk, as has been clearly proven, the skinned
product yielding considerable content of pro-
tein, well as containing properties that make it
not only proper, but of value as factor in nour-
ishmcnt. One simple use suggested by the in
vestigators is the substitution Of skinned milk
for water in bread making. The protein content
of the bread is largely increased, and its digesti-
bility, if affected at ALL is improved, while it is
so rendered more than ever palatabe. In other
ways the milk from which the cream has been
taken is of use and when health officers can be
brought to recognize the fact and rearrange their
regulations TO permit the sale of skinned milk
under its own name to be used as it we'll may
be- another considerable source of good food
will be added to the available list
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
People and Events

Things are popping in suffrage circles at
Washington and a new drive against the White
House projected. Field Marshal Mrs. Belmont
hurried from New York to the front with $4,000
designed to pu: more pep" into the silent sentinel
campaign.
The inventive skill OF wet goods vendors keep
the dry seuths guessing here and there. Schoon-
ers blowing the Potomac slip into cozy coves
along the dry Virginia shore and unload pints and
quarts OF hot stuff to all corners. The experience
suggests great possibilities of future navigation
on the Missouri and other dry boundary streams
Professional beggary has become lost art
in Greater New York. Formerly the easiest
means OF living off the people, it is now almost
extinct, due to the energetic and intelligent work
Of the police "mendicancy squad" The latter
separated imposters from real charity cases
chased the former to jail or out of town, while
charity cases were cared for and work provided
for such as were able to work.
The Massachusetts commission on the cost
of living suggests course of conduct for public
bodies that embodies sound, common sense.
Pointing out the certainty of lean years sue
ceeding an era OF abnormal prosperity, the COM
mission urges the legislature, city governments
and all public bodies to defer for the present,
wherever possible the spending of money for
public buildings. A direct saving may be effected
in building material by delay and employment in
sured in public works in dull times
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

mains themselves and yet make a
large per cent over and above operat-
ing expenses.
| have often heard the preacher
preaching on robbing Peter to pay
Paul, and I think this must be where
Mr.. Howell got his inspiration. AS
the water company sharges 81 per
running foot for every foot of water
pipe laid, and as l am told that 1t
takes less than this to pay the entire
expense of furnishing the pipe and
lay it. then the question uppermost in
my mind is who owns these water
mains? We. who have to pay for 1t,
or the water company. who does not
invest one cent in 1t? If we own these
mains-as / believe we do-should not
the water company pay us reason
able rental for the use Of these
mains? l hope the legislature will
see the injustice of this system as
practiced by the Omaha Water COM
pany and pass this most just measure
that is now before their honorable
body and compel the water company
to refund the money that it has forced
poor people who are try to pay for
their homes to pay. There are thou
sands in Omaha and the surrounding
territory who have been as badly
treated, or even worse, than / have
been.
The people had this in mind when
they voted to give the electric light
company a new franchise. They did
not want to pay for poles. wiring, me
tiers and all such paraphernalia that
is necessary in installing electric light
A, P. BRADY.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
Minority or Majority1

Another successful flibuster in the senate has
turned aside the course of legislation favored by
the majority OF the members and in this instance
earnestly desired by the president, an incident
certain to revive the debate as to the rights Of
the minority. The president has indicated his be-
lief that until a change permitting cloture is made
in the senate rules little good will come from ask
ing congress for what he desires. Under existing
conditions brutal ma jority may be held in check
but, granting physical endurance no way is known
of heading off an unruly minority. The member
in opposition may prevent vote so long as he is
physically able to hold the floor and when, as in
the present case several unite in such tactics the
majority is completely blocked under the unlim-
tied debate rule.
Some share OF responsibility for failure to OBJ
tain assent to his program must go to the presi-
dent. His delay in presenting the whole matter
to congress has resulted in the upset Of his plans
Wisdom and prudence alike should have suggested
the formulation of both policy and plans long ago,
and when Bernstorf was dismissed the entire sub
ject matter should have been given to congress,
and to the public instead of being presented piece
meal and under conditions that cause even the
presidents closest supporters to say, his moves
were made more to force congress rather than
to apprise the people of the gravity Of the stua-
ton.
The more serious aspect OF the outcome is
that large proportion OF the work of the entire
session is wasted and must be done over Many
important measures, some of vital concern to the
country, went down in the tangle, and an extra
session of congress will be needed to provide for
carrying on many of the governments activities.
The change demanded in the senate rules to
limit debate may be expected to encounter as
much opposition now as at any time in the his
tory of the country. Some way may yet be devised
to induce determined minority to yield its posi-
ton, but it should not be stripped OF its rights
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
Women After the War
New York World

The mobilization of women for war work
continues. Under the plan for releasing nom
combatants in the British and French armies for
active military service, women are to take over
most of the clerical positions hitherto filled by
men. Tens of thousands of women are already
serving as army cooks and mattresses and in like
occupations, and other thousands will be assigned
as typists accountants, storekeepers secretaries,
motor-drivers and garage hands. Apparently it
Is designed to intrust to women practically all OF
the routine work Of the pay and commissary de-
parments.
This brings the sex measurably near the firing
line. From the farms OF England and France al
most to the trenches, women in vast numbers are
now doing what before the war was mans excu-
sivc work, and doing it well and with such zest
that the question is pertinent as to how they can
be persuaded to quit it when the war is over.
VIII the women who have proved their equal
capacity in the mines and factories, and in hun
dred vacations previously monopolized by men,,
consent to return to scrubbng and sewing! Will
the mutitudes Of women who run tram cars and
buses and elevators, and serve the public as capa-
bly, as men employees ever did, relinquish their
Jobs for the askingl Will employers who have
earned their efficiency consent to have them 20 |?
The question Is an important one in its bearing
on the future OF women in industry in the BEL
gerent countries. They have had a new birth Of
economic freedom. They have achieved at a
stroke, in their patriotic response to their coun-
try's need in crisis, an industrial independence
or which they might have fought in vain for
Years under peace. Will they surrender it volun-
larily9 Can they in fact be compelled to forfeit
u OF the many readjustments OF economic re-
ations which are certain TO come after the war,
none contains more interesting possibilities than
the disposition to be made of women's labor in
the light of.its new conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive Tab
lets, the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards, practicing physician
for u years and calomers old-time en-
envy, discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel, but a healing, sooth.
ing vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the keynote" of these
little sugar-coated, olive.colored tablets,
They cause the bowels and liver to act
normally. They never force them to
unnatural action.
II you have dark brown mouth"
now and then-a bad breath-a dull,
tired feeling sick headache - torpid
liver and are constipated, you'll find
quick, sure and only pleasant results
from one or two little DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one or two every
night Just to keep right. Try them.
l0c and Csc per box. All druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
The Theory Of GrayitatiOn.

Omaha, March $40 the Editor of
The Bee: | am always interested in
the articles of Garrett P. SerViss. In
his article of this date he advances
an interesting theory upon the sub
ject of gravitation. He speaks of
it as new theory, which it is. and
attributes it to recent idea of Dr.
Charles F. Brush.
Now to do credit to an old resi-
dent Of Omaha, permit me to say that
some six or seven years ago my friend
Prof. ]. ]. Points, advanced this iden-
teal theory in an article which he
wrote for my publication, the Chancel-
lor. Prof. Points idea was that gravi-
tation is a push and not pull; that
the pushing" agency is the ether.
which permeates everything. So far
as l have been able to learn. Prof.
Points is entitled to the credit for first
propounding this theory.
The idea is so logical and simple
that 1t seems to make the laws of
gravity far more easier to compre-
bend.
Scientists agree that there is some
element, or agency of some sort, which
permeates all things. 1t is colorless,
ldSleleSS anu IlNlSlult. lHty ttlHl II
ether. Prof. Points idea is that this
ether fills the space that we commonly
allude to as the "earth's attraction"
Then his theory extends further in
assuming that the center Of the earth
Is a vortex into which this ether eter-
nally streams 1t rushes from the
space about the earth, pushing every
thing before it.
Now, the molecules of some sub
stances are more closely allied, more
compact, than are those of some 9TH
ers and thereby offer to this stream
of ether a greater resistance. Yet
the power of this stream of ether is
irresistible. In its rush toward the
center of the earth it passes through
all things, but when it encounters
compact solids-rocks, for instance-in
contrast with substances less solid, the
effect is to force them more Violently
toward the earth's center. Just, for
instance, as a wall thrown across
stream of water, would require greater
strength to maintain it than would be
required in the same position a wire
netting. The water would pass through
the netting with greater ease than
nit could through a solid wall.
1t is very interesting theory.
am not pretending to express it in
scientific terms-not even in the terms
used by Prof. Points-but in my own
way. My obvious purpose is to give
credit where credit is due and at the
same time recognize one of our own
honored citizens. L. ]. QUINBY.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

school, announces that a first-class
orchestra will be special attraction
there every Sunday.
Mrs E. M. Smith Of Creston, Ia,
has come to Omaha and taken up h.
residence on Burt street.
Mrs W. W. Murphy, widow of the
late United States consul general at
Frankfort. is visiting at Bishop
Worthington's.
Miss Carr and Miss Robinson, who
have been the guests of Mrs. Gar
neau. have returned to their home in
Lexington, Ky.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Barney are
rejoicing in the advent of brand
new and very lively young son.
Henry Kohl and Miss Grace Flebbe
were granted permit to take each
other "for better, for worse"
o. P. Moore, an estimable young
man, until lately employed in The Bee
office, died suddenly from infiamma-
ton of the brain.
The new addition of North Omaha
has been placed on the market 1t
is owned and being sold by W. G.
shriver, Flack & Holman and Stevens
Bros
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
For All Pain

THE efficiency OF any drug" says DR., C.P,
Robbins is known to US by the results we
obtain from its use. II we are able to con.
troll pain and disease by means OF any prem.
aration, we certainly are warranted In its
use. One OF the principal symptoms OF ali
diseases 10 pain, and this IL what the patient
most often applies to US for, 1. O., something
70 relieve his pain. II We can arrest this
promptly the patient is most liable to trust
In us for the other remedies which will effect
2 permanent cure. One remedy which /
have used largely in my practice is anti
kamnia tablets. Many and varied are their
uses. have put them to the test on many
occasions, and have never been disappoint-
ca. i found them especially valuable for
headaches OF malartsl origin, where ouinine
was being taken. They appear TO prevent
the bad after.efiects of the ouinine. Anti.
kamnia tablets are also excellent for the
headaches from improper digestion; also
tor headaches OF neuralgia origin, ana es-
peciaily Tor women subject. to pains at
certain Times. Two anti.kamnia tablets give
10 able to go about as usual.n
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
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Omaha, March 5.-To the Editor of
The Bee: 1 see in the paper a good
deal about rice as substitute for
potatoes. / would like to have your
opinion on the subject of rice as a
food. Is it possible that it could be
cooked and put up like shredded
wheat biscuits? If 1t can, it will go
a long way toward cutting down the
high cost of living. G. B. SMITH.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
Storyette Of the Day.

scribb and his wife were going to
the theater.
will you please go up stairs and
get my goats off the dressing table?"
said Mrs. Scribb.
Your goats?" queried the puzzled
you women got now?"
"I'll show you!" snapped the wife.
Then she sailed away and soon re-
turned. putting on her gloves.
Are those what you mean? Why,
I call those kids"
81 used to-" replied Mrs, Scribb,
but they are getting so old ! am
ashamed to call them by that name
any er."-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

When the German plot against the United
States was revealed last week George Sylvester
Viereck, editor Of the former Fatherland, de-
nounced the Zimmerman letter as IAN obvious
fake" an "impudent hoax" and "preposterous
document" Official confirmation Of its genuine
ness sustains one Of Viereck's three guesses All
will agree that it is "a preposterous document"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

The Bee repeats that county Jail prisoners
ought to be fed on the same plan as inmates of
the county hospital or detention home or state
institutions. We think, however, the law which
was inflicted on to protect the graft of the last
democratic sheriff should be promptly repealed
and the people have the pledge of Sheriff Clark
that he will interpose no objection.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
Timely lettings and Reminders.

The seventh annual meeting of the
nation council, Boy Scouts OF Amer
lea, opens today in Washington.
The annual meeting and sale of the
Iowa Shorthorn Breeders association
opens today at Des Moines and will
continue over tomorrow.
The village OF Nameoki, Ill, which
is more than 100 years old, is to hold
its first municipal election today. The
town recently Incorporated in order
to be able to retain its saloons.
Southern Baptists, representing a
membership Of more than 100000
are to meet in convention today at
Shreveport to consider the general
topics of the religious obligations Of
men and the need for wider interest
in missions.
Governors Of all the states have
been invited to attend conference in
Washington today to promote the
project for the establishment in the
national capital Of permanent states
exposition for the display of the prod
ucts and resources Of each Of the COM
monwealths.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

very lifeless and dry.
Then | read Of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and was advised to Try them
SO sent for free sample. found the
sample such help that ] got several
cakes of Cuticura Soap and box Of the
Ointment which ! used until | was
healed. (Signedl Miss Florence Clarke,
Dodge Center, MIMI, Oct.7, 1916.
Cuticura Soap to cleanse and purify
and Ointment to soothe and heal are not
only wonderful healers but wonderful
preventives of skin troubles.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: ''Cuticura,
Dept. H, Boston," Sold everywhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
One Year Ago Today in the War.

German warships reported to be
cruising off the coast of Holland.
Petrograd reported Russians had
taken the offensive along most of the
front.
German naval staff announced that
the raider Moewe had arrived at a
home port with s25o,OO0 in gold cap
tured from enemy ships.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

How good law may be easily overdone is
again illustrated by invoking the prohibition
against stamping an article OF merchandise with
the American flag to prevent the printing of the
stars and stripes in newspapers. The aim of the
law is to stop the commercializing of the flag
while the purpose OF the newspaper publication
is to inspire patriotic sentiments And so It goes !
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

With the federal "bone-dry" law waiting until
July to become operative, it is up to the leg
islature to say how much of hangover will be
permitted in Nebraska. But will the lawmakers
have heart for those who have thirst?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
Break With Germany justified.

Valley. Neb., March 4.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: Do you think
Wilson was justified in severing dip
lomatic relations with Germany? If
so. please give me some good points
for debate. Please let me see your
answer before March 7.
STILL A SCHOOL GIRL.
Note The Bee expressed its ap-
prevail at the time. Having given an
ultimatum as to what would follow
continuance of the unrestricted SUBJ
marine warfare there was no course
for us to pursue on the notification by
Germany but to carry out the previ-
ously announced intention.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

But the reprehensibility OF filibuster depends
on who is doing the fbustering, Anyone with
good memory can recall similar flibusters that
evoked applause from the very sources now con-
demning and denouncing the last one
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Not that our Mexican neghbors would OBJ
ject to taking back slice OF the United States,
but they see obstacles in the way which Herr
Zimmermann's vision does not embrace
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Mrs. r. C. Patterson gave a re-
union dinner to her husbands mother
and six brothers, who have not for
twenty-five years all been together at
one time.
L. o. Jones, superintendent of the
First Methodist Episcopal Sunday
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Unfeeling nature turned loose deluge on the
silent sentinels at the White House. Still the
Congressional union may soothe its wet feelings
with the thought that it is strictly in the suffrage
swim.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

How the inaugural parade could proceed with
out our Nebraska governor and all his gold-laced
colonies passes comprehension!
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

The fakrs kept it up until the last minute that
Secretary Lansing would be president ad interim
between the two terms OF President Wilson, But
there was no lad interim!"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
TODAY
Health Hint for the Day.

Authorities claim that with cream
and, IL the patient wishes it, brown
sugar, raw meat Juice is a valuable
medicine to be used In treating
anaemia.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

As further evidence Of the porcine tendency of
the times observe how easily the hog in the mar
ket place outpoints the Cow that jumped over
the moon"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

With the campaign behind him and another
six-year term nailed down. our democratic United
States senator evidently no longer feels the me-
cessity of ticking the Germans"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

started with itching, then a
rash broke out mostly on
my head and on my neck.
Ititched terriblyand caused
so much scratching that it
became sore eruptions and
l lost a good deal Of rest at
night. l had to have my
hair clipped tight to my
head and the rest became
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

The fine haul made by that dusky clairvoyant
only proves that in this enlightened age just as
many new ones are born every minute as here
tofore
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Revision and reconstruction is the modern or
der. Even presidential programs get the S. o. S.
call to come in for repairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

1t goes without saying that the deceased con-
gress upheld the best traditions of the service in
windy performance.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Note that Tom Marshall is the only vice presi
dent to succeed himself since the early days o
the republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Mexico follows Japan in denying receipt of the
Zimmerman bunch. Premature punctures usu-
ally induce hesitation on the road.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Senator "Gumshoe Bill" Stones efficiency as
party kicker reminds the country that the Mis-
souri, mule is not the sole exponent of native art
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

For those directly concerned it is. the part of
wisdom to await the funeral before assuming that
Villa is out Of the game. Pancho at times rivals
Br'er Postum in laying low.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06

Yes, we agree that spring housekeeping and
municipal housekeeping would 60 very we'll to-
gether.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-06
just Won't Believe 1t,

Plainview. Neb., March 5.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: There is a rumor
circulated through the press about a
plot between Germany, Mexico and
Japan to make war on the United
States. The document to this effect,
signed by the German secretary, DIR.
Zimmerman, was found in former
Ambassador Bernstorff's office, the re-
port says. Can any sane man believe
story like this? Can anybody be-
lieve careful man like Mr. Bern
storff would scatter documents of that
kind around the Office while on duty
in Washington? If he had had such
document he certainly would have
kept 1t. We are inclined to believe
that If such document was found
at all it is a forgery by somebody to
stimulate people for war against
Germany. We are in trouble with
Mexico already without German in
fluence and Japan is an ally to Eng
land. so the rumor is nothing but non
sense. T. STEINKRAUS,