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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
LOCAL FUEL SITUATION.

Time spent in trying to FIX responsibility for
the short supply Of fuel in Omaha will be
wasted. The community is facing 4 fact and
must be governed accordingly. Nothing ID
gained by retailing estimates" made by any
Of the stock Of fuel on hand The committee
handling the situation knows exactly what il
can rely on. and is acting for the best interest
Of the community and not to protect any in
dividual, industry or group, save that its pur-
pose is to keep homes supplied as long as it can.
Not little hardship has already been sus-
tained and great business loss will be charged
up to the emergency. This is unfortunate, but
must be borne as patiently as possible.
So far the citizens have shown admirable
fortitude. Whatever of complaint has been
heard arises from 4 misunderstanding of the
conditions. Very few had any definite idea of
the daily consumption of fuel by the city, and
when told of hundreds of cars of coal standing
on side tracks, jumped to the conclusion that
plenty was in sight. If they will read the state
ment of the local fuel administration, they will
learn that the hundreds of cars amount to only
a few days supply, and must be carefully con-
served in order that extreme suffering may be
averted.
II the miners determine 10 call on the strike,
as they are expected to, and resume work at
once, several days must elapse before Omaha
will be back on normal basis. The unusually
severe winter weather has added terrible COM
plication to the problem, and under most ia
vorable conditions will render bringing in sup
plies big job
Summed up and viewed in its most favorable
light, the local fuel situation is grave. The only
solution is strict compliance with all the rules
laid down by the authorities cheerful co-opera-
ton being worth great deal more than
grumbling submission in this case. All hope
for early relief. After that comes, plans for
the future may be laid, but now it is the actual
coal famine that must be met.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

it. When he opened it, he saw a
number of men seated listening to
one of their number who was speak
ing The little Indian Boy slipped
into a seat and sat silently until the
meeting was over. One Of the men
approached him and said kindly:
"Well, you butted into politics this
time, sonny"
what is this meeting" asked
Hunting Eye.
1T is a meeting Of the council"
But the council is always held out
under the open sky" said the boy
from the North Woods,
True, among your people, the
chiefs and medicine men, seated
about the council fire, make laws
for the village. We also have n
council which makes laws for the
city. In some cities, it>is called the
city council, in others, the board of
aldermen, and in, still others, the
city commission. Its members are
counci1men, aldermen, or commits
sioners. The laws which the council
makes are called ordinances.
Usually the city is divided into
sections called wards. Generally.
one or two aldermen are elected
from each ward by the people of
that ward. Sometimes, however, the
aldermen are elected by the people
of the whole city instead OF just one
ward. The aldermen are elected for
a definite term Of office usually two
or four years. which varies from
city to city.
"The council or board of alder
men is different from the commits
sion. The main difference is that the
council can only make laws and can
not enforce them. The city which
has a council has also a mayor to
enforce the ordinances. A commits
sion, however, does the work of both
the mayor and council. 1t makes the
laws and enforces them. In some
cities, the commission is elected
merely to choose a city manager.
He makes the ordinances and en-
forces them. He is the whole gov
eminent in himself"
!. What is the term Of office Of your
.. What ward do you live INF
.. How many aldermen In you city
council7 How many ELECTED from you
ward
(Next week: Hunting Eye Goes
to School'o
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service
Copyright, 1913 by j, H, Millar,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Romance of Military Insignia
Bulletin Of the National Geographic Society.

buletm OF the Nauonal ueoerapnic SoeieV
What does that insignia mean"
"For what was his medal given?"
In years past the average American citizen
considered it part Of his blissful democracy to
be ignorant Of matters military; since the
armistice of . year ago It has become q hall
mark of the we'll informed, ~ well rs 4 patri-
otto duty, for him to know the decorations won
by our valiant soldiers in their glorious smash
at Germany's mailed fist.
Moreover. there is keen interest akin to
that the collegian shows in the remnants of
rival foot ball teams, in the insignia which dis
tinguished various military units Of the Amer
lean expeditionary force. And, finally, comes
sion of some 100000 men; and, in after years,
to be cherished herlooms of American families.
Up to this time information on insignia has
been available only in piecemeal, and there has
been much transformation, leading to con-
fusion. Therefore, the National Geographic
society enlisted the corporation of Col. Robert
E. Wyllie, general staff, L. S. A., who had
charge of all War department records concern
ing the award of medals i'll the present war, and
the archives of those bestowed in other wars,
in compiling complete list of medals, decora-
tons, and insignia of all kinds recognized by
the American government in the past, and null
tiplied so profusely during the great war.
The results of Colonel Wyllie's compilation of
pear in an article, "The Romance Of Military
Insignia in the December number of the Ma
tional Geographic magazine, the official organ Of
the National Geographic society Supplement-
ing the historical and descriptive sketch are
ia illustrations, in color of each medal, ribbon
and organization shoulder insignia authorized
by the United States government to be worn
by its uniformed forces and by civilians WHO
have been honored for signal services to their
country. Accompanying the illustration. in
color is description of the history of each Of
the insignia.
The 124 illustrations in color are triumphs
Of color printing, reproducing, by special
process, the exact shade and hue in each de-
sign. In addition there are u other illustra-
tons, in half tone, mainly depicting incidents
of note in connection with the bestowal of
awards of the present war.
Colonel Wyllies exhaustive article not only
deals with the history, the exact significance and
the etiquette governing the wearing of insignia,
but it goes into the highly fascinating history of
the origin of medals and similar decorations
and the development of the practice in this
country where distinctive customs have been
established.
In making available this data, Of interest to
the 100000 men who were in uniform before
the world war concluded, and to the many
more millions Of their families and friends, the
National Geographic society sought to perform
not My immediate service but to make a
permanent volume of reference, akin to such
other compilations as its now famous Flag
number, and the issues devoted to birds and
dogs.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

ties, the dangling, four-1obed berries
of the spindle tree, or burning bush,
and the pendulous coral drops of the
barberry bush.
Bunches of clean, yellow heads OF
barley and other bearded grain
from the barn, with their sprays OF
stiff hairs standing out like rays Of
light. Strings of shelled, golden
corn, also from the barn, and from
the woods, clean, dry cones, large
acorns, balls of the sycamore tree,
the spiky balls of the sweet gum
tree, and many other dry seed YES
sells that are decorative.
Gid the cones and balls to make
them shine and hang them to the
branches by yellow strings several
inches long. Add the time honored
festoons of white popcorn and red
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
| Woodcraft
~ For Boy and 81
Ky Giri Scouts ~
Natures Christmas Tree.
BY ADELIA BELLE BEARD.

Suppose you put aside all the IN
sci, glass balls, glass fruit, and other
artificial trimmings for your Christ
mas tree and this year use only hon
est-to-goodness decoration-t hings
made by Nature, not manufacturer
in factory. There are many to be
found in the woods, the fields, the
garden, and--yes the barn. Some
grow wild, others are cultivated, but
they all grow.
If you can go to the woods and
bring home the tree yourselves, that
will be trip which will send the
Christmas feeling down to the tips
of your toes. Choose balsam-fY if
you have choice, its spicy, aromatic
breath makes the air rcdolent of the
Christmas season and its slender,
symmetrical, cone shape makes the
young tree especially we'll adapted to
the purpose.
Here are materials for your decor
ations. Clusters of red berries of any
kind tied to the branches with mar
row red or bright green ribbon. Ber-
ries of the mountain ash, holly Der
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
LODI ~
The Day We Celebrate.

Inc Lay we NcIcUldtS.
Edward P. Boyer, manager Of the Boyer
Van Kuran Lumber and Coal company, born
Charles A. Goss Of the law firm Of Switzler,
Goss & Switzler, born 1868.
Sir James Atkins, lieutenant governor OF
Manitoba, born at Grahamsvilte, Ont, So years
ago.
Countess of Warwick, prominent for her ac-
tivity in the cause of social reform, born So
years ago.
AISLE J. Gronna, senior United States senator
from North Dakota, born at E1kador, Iowa, 81
years ago.
Jouett Shouse, former Kansas Congressman,
born in Woodford county, Kentucky, 40 years
ago.
James H. Johnston, outfelder of the Brook
Ign National League base ball team, born at
Cleveland, Tenn, so years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
Rosina Vokes playing in the double bill,
"The Circus Rider" and "a Double Lesson "
was the occasion for a number of theater
Mrs. Bishop Newman was rendered recep-
ton at the home of Rev. P. S. Merrill
Mr.. Will Simeral and Miss Georgia Dustin
were married at the home of the brides mother
in Chicago.
The Kountze Place Social club met at the
home of Miss Minnie Collett on Locust street
Mrs. ]. R. Nicholas returned after an ex-
tended visit with friends and relatives in the
east.
An attractive Turkish bazaar was given at
Cortlandt in the interest Of charity
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Our Free Legal Aid
State your case clearly but
briefly and 4 reliable lawyer
will furnish the answer or
advise in this column. Your
name will not be printed.
Let The Bee Advise You.
Change OF Name.

r. WI long have been reader
of The Bee and / would appreciate
if you would give me the informa-
ton desired. I have a name that
has caused me much embarrassment
and humiliation from time to time.
Is there some way that could legal
ly have 1t changed, If so, what Is
necessary for me to do?
Answer-Employ lawyer and he
can file q petition in the district
court Of this county asking to. have
your name changed, giving the rea-
court will grant the request.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Where the clematis Is vining,
And the southern sun is shining,
For the cabin I am pining,
Near the falls.
Where the mission bells are ringing,
And the mocking birds are singing,
There the clematis Is clinging
To the walls.
Something makes my heart beat fonder
As I retrospect and ponder
On the happy days down yonder-
It Is this:
In her hair ClareHen wore 1t,
With a bonnet partly Ger It;
That must be why / adore it
Clematis
WILLIS HUDSPETH.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Folks who are spending their time in telling
how to help matters by making the gold stand
ard variable might do better if they were to aid
in limiting the output of paper dollars. Money
is not wealth
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Young Citizens |
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Hunting Eye Attends Council.

Hunting Eye wondered what the
big stone building with the tower
was for. He entered a door which
stood open. Ahead of it was an
other door with light showing
thu ough the crack at the bottom OF
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Receiyer-ForecIosure

F. T.-Some months ago we mort
gagged our home for a short time,
thinking that we would be able to
pay the amount borrowed. but ow-
ing to unfortunate conditions occur
ing In our family we were unable to
raise the money. Proceedings in
foreclosure were had and we have
taken what is called a stay. The
man who foreclosed threatens to
have receiver appointed. so as to
compel us to pay rent during this
time. We are taking good care Of
the property and the property is
worth much more than the amount
Of the loan. Can we be compelled
to pay rent to a receiver during the
time we are In possession?
AnsUnr--.Y nn cannot
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

The proposed repair bill of $2,4lS for the
smashed-up police car suggests that, several ma
chimes of popular make can be bought for
that sum. and might give just as good service.
At any rate, the loss would not be so heavy
when one of them dives through store front.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Fire Protection.

M. I. Please let me know II
can sue a city for the negligent per
Torrance of its duty in not giving
me proper fire protection? am a
taxpayer.
Answer-A city exercising govern
mental function Is not liable TOT the
negligent performance OF its duty IN
that regard.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

An Illinois judge has refused citizenship
to group of striking miners, telling them that
good citizens will not engage in conspiracy
against the government. He is right.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

A British savant has solved the mystery of
transmutation of matter. Now If he will just
tel rs how to get coal out Of the ground with
out digging it, he will get large audience
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Habeas corpus has been denied Emma Gold
man and Alexander Berkman The parting is
sad, on their side, but they must leave for
happy soviet Russia.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

The Omaha man who left home because tn
stork brought girl when he ordered boy i
triAng with his luck He ought to be glad /
was not twins.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Criminal Law.

e. c. O.-When a man is misled
without his own fault or careless
ness concerning facts, and, while so
misled, acts as he would be justified
in doing were the facts as he believed
them to be, is he legally innocent the
same as he is innocent morally?
AnsWer-He is,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

The head of the weather bureau ought to
come out here and run for Office, if he wants to
find out what the people think of his prediction
of prolonged cold spell.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Many booms are being paraded in Wash
ington, for the edifcation Of the republicans
gathered there, but the convention will not
meet till June.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

St Louis frowns on national convention
of radicals. They should worry as long as tht
booze is on tap.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

"Vic" Berger had little trouble in getting the
socialist nomination for congress again, but the
big jump will come on Monday. Milwaukee
has chance to redeem its right to be called an
American city
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Foreclosure.

v. S-Can a Junior lienor who has
not been made a party to fore
closure by a superior lien redeem
the property from decree made in
the case?
Answer-He can.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

French women insist that Champion Carpen-
tier is Sinking the real match, that of matri-
mony. If he is looking for finish fight, here
is his opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

An army of 100000 has been agreed upon
by the house committee on military affairs. This
I ought to be big enough, with universal training
to support it in event of another war.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Lincoln women are going to boycott eggs
to bring down the price. In Omaha the problem
is how to get hold of the price.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Carranza evidently has no sense Of humor,
or he would have seen the joke in the plot to
start revolution in the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Josephus Daniels points with pride to his
navy, but what would it have been if his policy
Of 1915 had continued?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

The prince Of Wales having reached home
again, his subjects are busy arranging match
i for him with native princess. This leaves a
lot Of American queens out in the cold.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
MutiIating VIII.

H. A. Why sister and brother
were recently put to a large expense
in proving the will Of our father
owing to the fact that the will was
mutilated by. having the names OF
the witnesses cut out and other ma
terial parts changed by my brother.
Can we sue him and compel him to
pay the expense including attorneys
fees.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Shouldering the Hayden burglary onto Beryl
Kirk will not get the thieves. He was in the
penitentiary when the job was executed.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

B, l.. C.-Can a city in Nebraska
lass an ordinance providing for i'm
prisonme IL one refuses to pay for
the use of an automobile which he
has hired?
Answer-It would be unconstitu-
tional.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Santa Claus would find the roads in fine
shape if he were to visit this part of the world
now
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Old Doc Garfield has revived the 1917 fuel
schedule. This ought to save coal.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

The Oldest lnllabitant reminds us it is al
ways darkest before dawn.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

cranberries; then let the tree bear
real fruit; apples, oranges, clusters
OF grapes, nuts and raisins, and it
will be real, not a make-belleve
Christmas tree.
(Next week: "Trailing,")
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service.
Copyright, 1912. by J. n. Muar.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

The president proposes to handle" Mexico
himself, with the tongs, of course.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Lots Of folks are finding out just how at
tractive home can be made when they try.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
You should know that
Omaha's annual rainfall, as meas
ured at the weather bureaus sta
ton here, is 1886 inches.
What The Bee Stands For:

!. Respect for the law and maintenance Of
order.
q Speedy and certain punishment of crime
through the regular operation of the
courts.
s. Pitiless publicity and condemnation Of
ineficiency lawlessness and corrup-
ton in Office.
L. Frank recognition and commentator
of honest and efficient public service.
s. Incubation of Americanism as the true
basis Of good citizenship.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Limitation,

G. D.-Where growing crops and
personal property are injured by
the negligent construction and main
tenance of dam, causing water to
overflow on adjoining land, when
does the cause Of action accrue?
Answer-When the injury oc-
Cured and the damage is sustained
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
JUST SEE HOW
POSLAM HELPS
SKIN OVERNIGHT

Poslam soothes, refreshes and heals
suffering skin, with never . possibility
Of harm. brief experiences &c, WITH i.a,, pcs.
apply 4 little on some affected part ut
night. In the morning. your own eyes
find evidence Of its healing work, II the
trouble was slight-a pimple or inflamed
spot-the chances are that it has disap-
K should be subdued so much so that you
will want Poslam to keep right on.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
to Emergency laboratories, 243 West 47th
St., New York City.
Poslan1 Soap is daily treat to tender
skin. Contains Poslam.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
InstalIment Contract.

Subscriber bought piano on
the installment plan, and in looking
over the contract I find 1t calls for
per cent interest. Have they a
right to charge interest on things
that are sold on the installment
plan?
Answer-Yes, II contract calls for
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

Medicine Hat took an unfair advantage.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
Contract.

Contract.
g. B. G.--Sometime this summer a.
book agent came to my house to
sell books. OF course after her
fluent talking 7 became interested
and signed the slip for the books. A
small amount down was required
and then monthly payments. After
she had gone, visions of this forth
coming winter came to my mind. I
called her back, and told her I
couldn't take them. She said she
would hold my order until further
word from me. She sent my order
in that very night and then wrote
to the publishers and told them to
cancel the order. They still kept on
and finally sent the books which I
refused to take. Sometime ago they
agreed to lower my payments SO I
could take the books. This I also
agreed to do. I told them that I
would be in the hospital in a few
days, and they said that they would
notify the postoffice to return my
books. I failed to get the books and
wrote them to that effect. Now they
say II the postoffice has confiscated
the books or not, / must pay for
them. Why should l hold up my
end of the contract when the agent
did not hers. Can they. do anything
to me If I do not take or pay for
the books?
Answer-You are not liable.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10

No Lcvity Left.
Professor Maiorana questions ths
law of gravity, basing his findings.
no doubt, on observation of the
high cost Of living. Dem
ocrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
CLEMATIS.

Boys and Girls Newspaper Service
Copyright, 1919, by ]. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-10
MupicinaJ Corporations.

Answer-You can.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-23
Style
Notes
As Complied
BY Our Store
Shopper
Sweaters

~ "SSSS~A .
Such a clever sleeveless
Silk Slipover Sweater to
be- worn with Tuxedo
open front suits, and later
on with the smart sport
skirts. This model has a
narrow sash belt of the
fiber silk ending in a mar
row white fringe, and has
three rows of the white
fringe, forming a trim on
the lower part of the
sweater.
SECOND FLOOR
Petticoat Boomers
For wear with the fash
ionable long and narrow
skirts we have the silk and
satin Boomers; also jer-
sey, made in the long and
shorter lengths, and hav-
ing ruffles, either accor-
dion pleated or embroid-
cred.
SECOND FLOOR
Suits
Our special department
for the stylish stout
woman is now showing
garments designed by a
tailor who makes a spe-
cialty Of the fright lines"
becoming to the stout
figure, featuring the long
bust line, the narrow
shoulder, which reduces
the size Of the figure
wonderfully. These suits
incorporate all the spring
novelties that are shown
for the more slender mod
els.
One particularly attrac-
tive suit is shown in
navy blue tricotine, Gus
tom tailored details, and
narrow belt of the ma
terial. 1t has a vest of
white tricolette, bound in
black braid, and trimmed
with smoked pearl but
tons.
| SECOND FLOOR
Jewelry
| Now we have the smart
crystal necklaces, just the
touch needed. to set off
i a new suit or tailored
dress. One beautiful
necklace is of amethyst
crystal and galliath, max
ing a very striking COM
bination.
] Main Floor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-23

Genuine Windsor plisse
Crepe, special, per yard
SOC
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-23

Real Irish 1aces, Edges and In
sertions; all widths for trimming
dresses and blouses; special, per
yard, 1888 to 6.S5
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-23

| ........N.>or,
- Il II =? =? !?
| Notions
J. & P. Coats best 6 cord
thread, spool &c
Fast colored wash sds-
ing, bolt &c
Cable Cord, all sizes, z
yards for Sc
Dress Clasps, Black and
White, card of one dos-
en- Sc
Hooks and Eyes, all sizes,
card Of two dozen Sc
Sewing Silk, 50.yard
spool for 31sc
o. N. r. and American
| Maid, crochet cotton,
ball 7c
800 yard spools of bas.
ting thread, spool Sc
Fast colored darning cot.
ton, 8 balls for Sc
Best needles, all sizes, 2
packages for Csc
Coat and Trouser hang
ers, each Sc
Safety pins, good quality,
card Of one dozen, all
sizes 31sc
Shoe Trees, pair 10c
Rick.rack,, white and col
ors, 2 bolts l5c
One big lot of slightly
soiled San silk crochet,
cotton, spool &c
| Women's Stocking feet,
all sizes, 3 pair Csc
Darning Silk, spool &c
Warrens boned skirt belt
ing, yard 15c
Girls and Ladies' Bar
rettes, 2 for Csc
Real human hair nets,
each Sc
Dressing pins, large
package SIC
Inside Skirt Betting,
yard 10c
A few offerings
| demonstrating ne
fact that homesew-
ers' needs can be pur-
chased here at a de-
cided saving.
| MAIN FLOOR