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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
BITS OF INFORMATION.

The different diseases that affect
mankind number about 1900.
The number Of stars that can be
seen by the naked eye In both hem
ispheres is about 5000.
OF the worlds population there
are between three and four millions
who are always on the sea.
Turkish fans, though often elab-
orately decorated, must never have
upon them the likeness of any living
thing.
In the II provinces of Siam there
are nearly 175,000 monks and nuns
connected with the temples OF the
native religion. -
OF spain's population about one
fifteenth are mobiles, Of whom four
fifths are either paupers or on the
verge Of proverty.
More than 40 per cent Of the peo-
Pile of Great Britain could not write
their name when Queen Victoria
ascended the throne.
In the sixteenth century the blades
Of table knives bore on one side
the musical notes Of the grace be-
fore meat" and on the other side
those of the grace after meat"
The oldest and most frequently
tapped rubber-trees produce the
richest sap, and some trees which
are tapped every other day will yield
sap for more than score Of years.
According to estimate, fully 1000
horsepower to the acre, or about
4,40O, 900 horsepower to the square
mile, reaches the earth on a clear
day in the form of radiant heat.
A change of Vatican librarians
takes two years to accomplish, since
each of the 10000 valuable manu-
scripts must be handed over sep
arately after an Identification which
is by no means perfunctory.
The wealthy Turk Is seldom at his
wife's dinner table. He usually
dimes in a part OF the house re-
mote from that occupied by his wife
or wives, and his companions are
generally his elder sons and perhaps
some male friends.
The chemistry Of the present day
had its origin in the old time al
chemy, which had for its main In
spiration and object the discovery
Of some means by which the al
chemists might effect the transmuta-
ton Of the base metals into gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
A Stute Sues

The uss Of alcoholic beverages has been
psaetieally universai In Ill ages. It has been
sanctioned BY al Christian churches until within
l very short time Moral and Intellectual pfog-
fsss may possibly b. retarded BY the habit, but
the historic fact 10 that the nations which have
done the most for human Advancement are
aiong the most liberal users of alcohol This
nation. which 10 largely Christian, has just been
congratulated by the sultan Of Turkey and the
sheikh of Islam on its acceptance OF Moslem
standards Of morality.
Under these circumstances 1t might be as
surned that large part OF the community would
regard prohibition ~ . perfectly unwarranted
invasion Of their personal liberty and would
oiIer some open and unmistakabls protest
against its enforcement They have not done
50. however. They have left all resistance to
the persons who make money in manufacturing
and vending alcoholic beverages. If It be fact
that no one opposes prohibition except intem-
perate persons and persons whose pecuniary In
terests are, involved, then there is little doubt
that prohibition 10 the settled policy OF the
Nation
The action Of Rhode Island, however, puts
another phase on the matter. 1t is no longer =
question of all the rest of the people against
the distillers and the brewers but a question
Of the rightY of part Of the people
against another part of the people, who, whether
actually = majority or not, have secured the
ratification OF and amendment affecting personal
aud property rights beyond any other eonstitu-
ticnai provision made Or propossd.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
BITS FOR THE CURIOUS.

There are II bones in the nose.
The hostess IL served hrst ut q
Mexican table.
Roasted spiders are considered q
delicacy in New Caledonia.
A grain Of strychnine will en-
bitter 100000 grains Of water.
Paris has $4,000 clairvoyants, for
tune-tellers, ana seers OF various
One oyster win produce 10000
900 eggs, and Of these some 100000
In Mexico mon and women in the
same social circle call each other by
their Christian names.
Nine hundred and ninsty-seven
cutting tools alone are required IN
manufacturing a modern rife.
The hill people Of Assam reckon
time and distance by the number
of ouids Of betelnuts chewed.
The mileage Of blood In the hu-
man body a. Il circulates Is nor.
mally seven miles per hour.
People living In many OF the dev-
astated areas Of France enjoy
lower prices than prevail in Paris.
"" 10 the least used letter. In
ordinary books 1t occurs, on an av-
erage, twice In 5000 words.
It Ii illegal in France to use reed
ing bottles with long rubber tubes
for babies, because OF the danger OF
disease.
A house built of beer bottles was
once an interesting feature OF Tono.
pah, Nevada. It was on account OF
the local scarcity of timber that
miner conceived the idea Of building
himself Z dwelling from q huge
stack of beer bottles. Over 10000
bottles were incorporated In the
dwelling,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
The Right to Strike,

Action Of the machinists in connection with
the anti-strike provision Of the Cummins rail-
road bill brings up sharply the question in its
abstract sense at least. The right to strike is
inherent; denial OF it by law partakes of a form
Of slavery or enforced servitude. Serious
thinkers gravely doubt whether such law
could be given any force in America.
When the right to strike is indulged in as it
was by the miners, or might be by the railroad
employees, to, the detriment of the public, it
takes on . danger that is quite as tangible as
any contained In the possibility of enforced
labor. Morally, no body or group of men,
whether employers or employees, has a right to
hold up the public at any time, however clear
the legality Of such action may be-
The right of the republic to requisition the
services Of any or all Of its citizens for good
public purpose Is undoubted. The application
Of the selective draft law established this
beyond question. If 1t is possible to enforce the
service Of citizen for the purpose of war, why
may not the government do it for the ends of
peace? The one seems to be the corollary Of
the other. Above any division of society stands
the whole, whose interests come first
It Is neither wise nor safe, however, for So
ciety to invade too far the rights OF the indi-
vidual, even in the interests of-the whole The
railroad labor question does not present any
insuperable obstacle. What is needed is an
arrangement that will provide for the continu-
Gus operation Of the lines pending any wage
dispute or similar discussion. Such de-
vice may be readily arranged, the prime
requisite being that It be OF such nature is will
wve eonf,dAnee IN ita mara tiona Comouteorv
arbitration has Ito drawbacks, just as does a
law forbidding strikes. Something partaking of
mutually 10 possible, and once it Is established
much of the difficulty that now is troubling ali
hands will disappear.
Let the railroad companies and the railroad
employees understand they are to be fairly dealt
by, and must deal fairly between themselves,
and Interruption Of the business Of the country
BY 4 general railroad strike will become a re-
mote contingency
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
RECOGNITION for the 8. A. T. C..

The attorney general Of Illinois has just rem
dered decision that must govern In wider
sense than was intended because of ito justice
It is in effect that members Of the Student Army
Training Corps are entitled to the same recog-
milton under the state soldiers preference law
as are those who were actually in service. The
fairness Of such ruling must appeal to any.
Young men who were not yet Of age, or who
for other reasons were not Immediately needed
in the army, were enrolled At schools all over
the country, specially preparing for the duties
they fully expected to be called upon to dis
charge They were under military discipline
and were bound to the service of the United
States a. though they had actually reported at
training camp. In view Of this, we see no
reason why they should not have such privilege
or preference ~ il accorded those who wore the
uniform and marched In the ranks. It was ae-
cident rather than design that kept any from
getting across the sea; duty In America may not
have been as dangerous or as oherous ~ along
the firing line but It was as seriously and sim
.cerely performed.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
Senator Sorenson Sets
The Bee R1gkt

Omaha. Dec. ito the Editor
OF the Bee: Your interesting and
instructive Quiz department in q re-
cent issue stated:
Omaha first established tele-
graphic communication with Chica-
60 and st. Louis In 1853"
This 10 an error. The late Ed
ward Creighton. upon the compile
ton Of a telegraph line from JEFF
ferson, Miss, to Fort Smith, Ark,
in 1859, for Stebbins, q telegraph
contractor, came to Omaha and in
1850 built the Missouri & Western
line for Stebbins. from st. Louis to
Omaha, the first line to reach this
city. The line was completed Oc-
tober S, 1860, and on the evening Of
that day two or three unimportant
messages were transmitted between
Brownville ana Omaha and on the
following day connections were
made with all eastern teiegraphic
points. The second line to come
into Omaha was the Illinois and
Missouri Valley, which reached here
In this connection It may be in
teresting to your readers to be re-
minded that Edward Creighton had
already conceived the idea Of build
ing Z line from the Missouri river
to the Pacific coast. He secured
the assistance of Jsptha Wade. .
rich citizen Of Cleveland, o., and
carried out his plan. But the stdty
of this great enterprise IL TOO long
to be admitted into the brief space
of The Bees Letter Box.
Suflce It to say. at this time. that
the Pacific coast line was begun and
finished in 1851 in four months.
The line from the Pacific coast met
the line from Omaha At Salt Lake,
and there the two were united. On
the 17th Of October Mr.. Creighton
sent the following message to his
wife:
"Fort Bridger. October ITO
Mrs. Edward Creighton. Omaha.
Neb: This being the first message
over the new line since its compile
ton to Salt Lake. allow me to greet
you. In a few days the two oceans
will be united.
The connection was made one
week later.
The Bee Quizzer makes another err
ror in stating that the "old capitol
building in Omaha was gradually re-
modelled into what Is now the Gen.
trail High school building.
The fact is that the capitol was
entirely demolished to make room
for the first high school building.
which was constructed during the
years 1870. 1871 and 1872, and this
structure gave way to the present
Central High school building which
includes no part or material OF Its
ALFRED soRENSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
SOME JOB.

It's sasy enough to issk prs4ty
When the weather looks balYny aaA fair:
When the brsezes fan lightly yout tresoee.
Or when soft sunbeans nestle there;
But whom the weather gets frigtd
And Jack Frost makes your ssss -.
candescent
It's one in . hundred Of mortell
Who can either look pretty Or yisasaAt.
It's easy enough to look stunning
When the air 10 oil calm and ssrene;
When your hat stays st Just the hight
angle,
Then you're happy ana proud ts b. seen;
But when wintry winds 80 { sporting
And knock your smart LID ont Of plumb,
Its NO easy Job to look stunning
IT'S dead easy then 10 look bum.
It's easy enough to lsok dainty
When the moisture ID beading your skin,
And the powder stays Just whore YOU put
In the summer. But whsa yss have
Out on the cold streets Christmas Ssot.
ping ~
TIL your features Ars twisted ana blue,
And your little nose briGhtens its corner,
Lookin' dainty's stiff Job for you.
-BAYOLL NE TRELE
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
TO CUT THE COST OF LIVING.

A campaign 10 about to get under headway
In Omaha. directed against the high cost Of
living. First announcement Of detail in con-
nection with the proceedings 10 that Of 4 pub
licity agent. Just what duties will be assigned
to him have not been specified as yet The Bee
would like to suggest that part Of his work be
along educational lines. He will serve we'll in
directing attention to where things may be
bought At reasonably low prices and in telling
what the high control has decided are "fair
to teach the people they can not eat their cake
and have their cake.
All around the world the condition Is the
same. Unusual, and in many instances
exorbitant, prices are asked and received.
Profteering has thriven shamelessly on public
calamity, but more on popular recklessness. In
difference to prices flows from two sources.
Chief of these Is that people have more money
to spend than ever before. and are spending
it for things they do not need. Longngs for
luxurie. are being gratifed expensive whims
lead to reckless expenditure, and the spend
thrift has become the rule rather than the ex-
eeption
Worse than this, the spendthrift sets the
pace. Much Of the advance In price on staples
Is due to natural causes. Production has not
kept up with consumption, and 80 as the de-
mand has outstripped supply, the selling price
has risen. Clothing, food, fuel and furniture
cost more than ever, but for good reasons. Nor
has the price on such articles gone astonish-
ingly high, except in the instances where men
and women vent whimsical notions In extrav-
agance and buy fanciful creations when the
substantial MAY be had at lower prices and
longer service. Beyond these things, however
lies the realm in which waste is present Dia-
monds at 5000 karat are not necessaries of
life, but people buy them and they buy other
jewels, merely to adorm themselves. Indiffer-
ence to price is the prime attribute of reck
lessness.
The standard Of living IS not elevated merely
by putting 4 workman in 4 position where he
can buy costly pair of shoes, an expensive suit
Of clothes, or a hat he does not need. And it
surely Is no proof Of additional culture for this
same workman to bedeck himself with dia-
monds. This is what the publicity agent might
teach the public, and by doing so induce them
TO practice such properly controlled thrift as
will not disturb the normal course of legitimate
business, but will enable the men and women
who are getting high wages now not only to live
we'll, but to lay aside some portion of their
earnings that in days TO come when the boom
10 over they will have no cause to regret their
present unthrift.
And above all things, the people should be
taught that on production depends the future.
II lower price level is to be reached, it will be
because there is a greater supply of things man
kind needs. The more produced, the more there
win be to divide; when nothing is produced,
there 10 nothing to divide.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
ODD AND INTERESTING.

Indians at ono time used butter
solely as on ointment for wounds.
Silver from Sea water is often
found deposited on the copper
sheathing Of ships.
The basking shark Of the Indian
oceas frequently attains a length OF
so feet.
The milk from a single Roquefort
sheep will in year provide 80 to 40
pounds Of cheese.
Residents of islands and small
peninsulas are said to live longer
than persons who dwell on the main
land.
1t is estimated that throughout
the world blind men outnumber
blind women in the proportion Of
two to one.
In Lapland the babies are
wrapped in furs~ and buried in the
snow outside the church while their
parents attend the services.
There are records Of snuff having
been used in the West Indies and
elsewhere long before the introduc-
ton of tobacco to Europe.
Bricks are the most durable of
building material. The British
museum contained suf1-dried bricks
taken from Ninevah and Babylon.
A record probably without parallel
is that Of Simon Gratz, who for SO
years has served on the Board Of
Education of Philadelphia.
At one period in it's history Bag
dad had a population of 1000, 900.
Today it has dwindled to 225,o00.
1t is stated by woman physician
that of the children in London
whom she has attended 25 per cent
wear amulets or charms under their
clothing.
The designs Of Persian carpets
have been handed down from re-
mote ages. Each family keeps its
own design, no two carpets being
alike for fear Of the evil eye.
The Arabs Of the desert have such
extreme powers of vision that on
the vast plains they will pick out OBJ
jects invisible to the ordinary eye at
ranges from one to 10 miles distant.
A German manufacturer has put
on the market serial bosom" pa
per shirt. Merely by tearing Oft a
sheet Of paper bosom the wearer of
the shirt can show fresh clean
front every day. =.
"A singular feature to be seen in
Japan on New Years day Is grass
rope running from house to house,
with symbolical decorations. It Is
believed to ward off evil spirits dur
Ing the year.
Among the most unique stamps
in the history Of the world are the
emergency postage stamps printed
by the new republic of Esthonia.
The only stocks Of paper on hand In
Esthonia were maps left behind by
the general staff Of the German
army. So the new republic cut UP
the maps and used them as postage
stamps.
Many deep-sea fish inhabiting the
impenetrable depths Of the ocean are
phosphorescent. and are provided
with the most wonderful luminous
lcontrivances. by which they are
able to project rays Of feeble light
in front of them for the purpose Of
cropping their way about or captur'
ing prey.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
Home Hea!h Hints
Reliable advice given In this
column on prevention and
cure Of disease. Put your quss-
tion in plain language. Your
name will not be printed.
Ask Tho Bee to Help You.
"Mothers OF Diseases"

While no epidemic exists in
Omaha the danger of scarlet fever
and diphtheria II always present in
winter months. Parents have been
advised to guard as far as possible
against these terrors of childhood,
while the medical inspection of
school children has aided material
ly in lessening the likelihood Of a
serious outbreak. But when the
victim IL located strict isolation Is
insisted upon. This quarantine has
two objects. to prevent. II possible.
the spread Of the contagion, and
to keep the patient under observa-
ton until danger from the disease
has passed. This latter period often
extends far beyond the dangerous
run" Of the sickness. Discussing
this phase Of the question, the med
ical correspondent OF the London
Times writes:
"Ths increase Of scarlet fever and
diphtheria in London II serious
matter. DIR. Addison calls It q
substantial increase compared
with the numbers Of the past i've
years. The serious character OF
both diseases cannot fail to arouse
public anxiety, for, II one thing 10
becoming certain, It 10 that the ef-
fects are by no means limited to
the initial attack. but may haunt the
victim throughout his life.
It IL in connection with these
diseases that We may perceive the
vast importance of co-ordinated
prevention and cure. At present
there is little or no coordination,
because the question N local health
areas has not been settled. 1t Is
time surely for Parliament to con-
stitute these areas so that one au-
thority-in London the county coun-
cil-may deal with the prevention.
treatment, and after-care of scarlet
fever or other mothers of diseases
"The result would be this: epidem-
les would be recognized earlier
and controlled more effectively. Ac-
commodation for treatment would be
ready, and treatment would be car
ried on, not only until the original
attack was ended, but duNng the
slow and critical period OF restora-
tion to full vigor, which is at pres
ent often disregarded to the great
loss Of the community.
1.-THE after history Of individuals
would be followed and their ca
pabilities as workers observed. Car
riers.' too, might be eliminated to
some extent, and so new epidemics
prevented. DR.. Addison did not
state to what sources the present
outbreak has been traced, or wheth-
er 1t has been SO traced. It may be
hoped that no effort is being spared
to examine milk supplies and other
possible means Of spread"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
IN THE BEST OF HUMoA

Pa. what y Q suburb" esyAsvS
"A place which has lost The ~ q ~
country ana lacikb the fevtrish dsliohs
Of the city."-LiSe.
.w.s u. uau:,s Ne. written =; ~ one Of 's'
mo, By man that unlerstands zusss."
--Pennsylvsnia state Jreth''
shs-rd like to ask yeu . question.
sh.-xn I ths .aly girl whose money
Three -sins.r. Sam always wins when
play. 20 .ac.p sa fur , .mu:emsnt. M @ Wishing.
ton star.
Lend me Article X, old man"
sorry Jos c, eyt the best can lot you
''Ratified without reservations slip mo
the v."--Buffalo Express.
The Proud Mother--can't you see the
resemblance between baby and his fatherf
The OLD Bachelor-Wsll. they're both
Observation-Disclosures Post.
'"rhey say that music pisasss the COWS.
makes them gfve more milk"
Il wonder Il Literature would interest
the hens. ! think ri read mihs the mar.
ket hst"-Boston Transcript
Rather an angular model you sent ps."
Won't do, chr"
Of geometry. City journal
''You don't mean to tell ne Nat ysvAe
.:... v:s ssgDs = 4. Tss: sss. ~ that '''a'' v
sf .av.r,i.!m.n S %: :: e:;s z. ~ ''' ~
THAT Mr.. Wtbe 70 q remaF1atee vo0e
an" said NJ. Benedict
What ie 80 remarkable ASsse Assr
asked Mr.. Bachelor,
. why. she Il silent partner b jssAl
Hrn." replied Mr.. AshsAisk-0ase1a04
Enquirer.
interested Maiden ASNA-AAA VAeps
were you demo o1ilissd, AStANgS
Arthur--oh. just after vS ssAA ~ q
the trenches, but they djAn't kill u u
them; feel one crawling - ~ evs5v
now and then."-Csiifsrnis tSale1a.
Rsstus had catered ~ rssrult;aS e1ass
to Join the slsny.
(which will you psefss. 4 ni1sl = -
all-back outfft'" asked tie sffle@f =
charge
mo matter in the issst SeAt" sasa ~
lean Legion Weekly.
Some people hsys the lasste n, sas-
II was that way In scheSl"-xsnsas
City Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

"Isn't that an odd sign, Cigars for
Smoking?'" asked the man In the
tobacconist's shop.
"Oh, I don't know" answered the
proprietor. IT have cigars for smok-
ing, and then I have cigars for
Christmas presents"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28
Not welcome.

A youngster Of 8 was enjoying
O. story his mother was reading
aloud to him when q caller came.
In a few minutes his mother was
called to the telephone. The boy
turned to the caller and said: NOW
YOU beat it home. ."--Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Jatan 10 buying land In the Philippines at
rets that alarms the legislature. It is qui,
hard 70 keep the Nipponess at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

xsxisans are reported to be buying ammu.
nltisa anl arms In Europe. We didn't think
,aaybsly ever there had I surplus. =.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Sale of 103 former German ships by the
United States government will not evoke az
much interest now ~ might have attended the
transaction couple Of years ago. when the de-
mand for tonnage was greater,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

More Prohibition Laws.
Still more drastic prohibition laws.
Even the show windows can no
longer become ''lit Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Nebfsska's potato crop was below norma
1T the year, but more than all the people ii
the state win eat still IL held a. surplus.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

A Missouri politician 10 charged with murder
because he killed an editor. The tight of civil
nation 10 spreading.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Peacs BY resolution may be as satisfactory
- peace BY treaty. It Is for the president to
determine finally.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

The Wood boosters beat the rest to It, when
h came to fling petitions but the field 10 not
Glosed yet and 4 lot Of other entries may
6nns IN.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

One Of the sob sisters" inquiries 10 know
n youag New 10 moron. He may Be, but from
nh distance he looks like plain murderer.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

What 70 10 for Psrshing when he comes
sMAy pussls the committee, but leave 1t to the
seommea people to show him where he stands
~ them.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Passing Of Christmas did not end the NILS.
dea u The Bees Free Shoe Fund. It goe.
hight On through the winter. Your subscription
win help eloths pair Of little feet that may
Otherwise 20 bare.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Democratic breaking away from Hitchcoel
on the treatyi Can such things bel
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

Al the debate on the terms OF the treaty
was act had In the United States senate, ~ the
llesussiea between Berlin and the Entente is
eelll ID prokfess.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-28

{ France 10 using oiled paper In Nsu Of glass,
until Il can make ito own. This 10 the spirit
that Will rebuild the land