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Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
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While the crowd was sim laugh,
ing over the yanquishing of the ma
tador Countess Alice ran through the
arena gates and mounted Circus
Mikes back. Around and around
the ring she went, giving a pretty
circus-riding act, while Billy Bel.
GUM acted as general clown,
The crowd liked the show inn
mensely, applauding loudly. But
they had come there to see a bull
fight and when Countess Alice had
done all the stunts she knew the
Mexicans began to yell for their IA
vorite sport.
kill the bullm they shouted.
Bring on more matadors! We want
to see a bullfight!"
Two new matadors rushed toward
Red Spot. They waved red flags
tantalizingly in his face. This made
Red Spot mad. He charged at the
matadors so quickly they had to
dodge without striking home with
their swords. But the matadors
were determined. They went after
him again.
Peggy was prepared for just this
moment. Suddenly there was a
shrek from near the governors box
and a little girl in a ragged shawl
tumbled into the arena. right In front
Of the angry bull.
A shout of horror arose from the
crowd, The bull seemed about to
charge upon the little girl and tear
her to pieces. But the little girl
arose. threw off her shawl and stood
revealed to the astonished Mexicans
as a beautiful fairy. 1t was Peggy.
Red Spot, nearly blind with rage,
didn't recognize her. He was ready
to attack anything. Then Peggy be-
gan her song about the waiting herd
on the river bank. Red Spot grew
calm. He lowered his head. Peggy
went up to him confidently, gTasped
him by the horns and swung herself
on top of his head. He raised his
head proudly and trotted around the
ring.
"a fairy! A fairy" shouted the
amazed Mexicans.
The matadors, not to be cheated
Of their prey, rushed forward. But
Nanny Goat and Boston Bull were on
guard and in an instant the mata-
doris were in wild flight, with the
goat and dog behind them.
Peggy saw that this was moment
to escape, before the Mexicans recov-
cred from their surprise. She drove
Red Spot to the gate, which Billy
Belgium swung open before them.
OFF they dashed through the town
and out upon the plain. Behind
them came Circus Mike, with Billy
Belgium and Countess Alice on his
back. King Bird flew overhead and
Nanny Goat and Boston Bull trotted
behind.
welcome! Welcome, Father
BULL" lowed the cattle and the
calves.
Loudly, loudly sang the birds, and
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
Federal Tar Burden

IL congress cannot overcome the habit
formed in wartimes of lightly voting appropra-
tions running into the hundreds of millions, the
richest country Of the world will soon be on
the verge of bankruptcy. Several members Of
the house and the senate have sounded the
alarm, without apparent results. But financial
institutions have begun TO take up the question,
presenting the facts in way that will impress
the people, Not until the people take an in
terest in national expenditures need we expect
a halt in appropriations. The Mechanics and
Metal National bank Of New York has been
gathering data on which it has based some
striking statements.
Ii shows that after the floating Of the next
Liberty loan in April the annual interest bill Of
the nation will be Sl,000,000,000, This is so
times our interest bill two years ago and $780,
100000 more than the combined interest pay
ments Of all the European powers in 1918. It
viii surpass the total federal expenditures of
any year before the war. Estimating these nor
mai expenditures at S1000,000, 000-and the ex-
tension of federal activities in shipbuiding
roadmaking and agricultural development in
addition to the great increases for the navy and
army and death and disability insurance, makes
Il an obvious underestimate will require So
per cent Of the annual income of the people of
The United States, reckoned on a peace basis
the average American worker will be compelled
to contribute Is days labor each year TO ma
tioral expenses. In addition to this the exc
penses of the states and municipalities must be
met The fact that even heavier burdens must
be borne BY all the other belligerents viii affect
tie situation to some extent, but at best we
shah be handicapped in foreign trade in eompe-
titcn with neutrals France must devote 40
per cent Of its annual income to federal ex-
penses while the United Kingdom must devote
2S.3 per cent. The average for the belligerents
viii be 2l.4.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
Many Questions Answered.


Mrs. A. d. M, Walnut, LA. p
o. 776 is stationary with the Goth di-
vision, headquarters at Bettem-
bourg. Cannot tell you what the
initials stand for.
Mrs. L. c. T., Hebron.-The 314th
ammunition train is part of the 88th
division, headquarters at Lagny
France, A. p. o. 744.
Clara Dittmer-See answer to Mrs.
L. c. T. No orders for return of
this unit
Otto F. Quass.-A. P. o. 734 is
stationary with the 32d division, now
part of the army of occupation. Can
not tell you just where any particular
company or regimen vas on a GER
tain day, but the SD division, OF
which the 1877 infantry is part, was
on the front line near Bantheville.
on the Argonne front, on October
IA. Is, 16, II and is.
Dora Kugler, Plattsmouth.- Head
quarters of the 34th division are
now at Camp Merritt, N. J. Not all
Of the division has left France vet.
The 109th engineers address is Al. p.
Q. 79S, which is at Mesves-sur-L oir
(nievere), southwest Of Paris.
Mrs. Lola Craig-Evacuation hos
pital No. 4 is with headquarters of
the First army, A. p. o. 1874; Ma
chine Gun company ia is with the
30th division, which is part of the
Second corps of the Third army, di-
vision headquarters at Ballon, A. p.
o. 749; the S1st engineers is now the
S1st transportation corps. A. p. O..
713, Gierves (Loir- ct Cher)
Mrs. r. M. S.-We regret we have
not the space for the article by Dr..
Mott on the Y. M. c. A. However,
we have published the gist of his de-
Tense Of the organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

yelled the crowd. mocking the ma
tador. That made him very angry
and he lunged at Nanny Goat. Bos-
ton Bull made a quick grab at his
leg as he did so and Senior Matador
did a funny dance trying to recover
his balance. He struck at Boston
Bull with his sword, but Boston Bull
quickly lodged. AS Senior Matador
whirled around Nanny Goat got a
chance and. wham! she again butted
the bullfghter. Then Circus Mike
took hand, grabbing the neck of
the matador's coat in his mouth,
and rushing him around the ring.
Badly scared the matador threw off
his coat and lodged into one Of the
small openings in the wall.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
Old AZ
The Day We Celebrate.


William H. Gates real estate, born 1858.
Kenneth s. Finlayson, attorney, born 1888.
G. A. Bennett, Henshaw hotel, born 1882.
Albert B. Cummins, senior United States
senator from Iowa, born at Carmichaels, Pa. 90
years ago.
Elihu Root, former United States senator
and one-tine secretary Of state, born at Clinton,
N. y, "a years ago.
Nine. Marcella Sembrich, famous operate
soprano. born at Lemberg, Galicia, 81 years ago.
In Omaha 80 Years Ago.
A series of Greek tab1eaux was presented
at the First Congregational church by eight
charming young women, under the direction of
Miss Jennie House, the others participating be-
ing Miss Ida Boyce, Miss Nina Marshall, Miss
Mildred House, Miss Dollie McMaster, Miss
Maud Staley, Miss Gundie Coburn, Miss Lille
Durell
Some one took pair of ladies' slippers
number twos-from the dressing room OF the
Switchman's ball. And, as it was evidently by
mistake, the person can find the owner
through II. J. Maury at the Republican office.
Judge Dundy is recovering from his. recent
illness
Rev. Sam Jones, the Alabama revivalist, has
leased the Coliseum for May.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
A BOYS VALENTINE.

IF I only dast
o, what a Valentine I'd rite
To you, sweetheart. to you,
Cause your Jest out Of site
ND sweeter n honey. too,
ND that's what I'd say to you
.. r only dast
F I only dast
I'd say your a brite star;
The sun amt half so brito
Tho your a gal all rite.
20, you Jest bet you are)
Nd I'd say mi hart beets fast
For you from morn till mite,
F only dast
# only dast
I'd rite down words that cride,
Tare secrits from mi hart
Call you Darlingist and Bride
Nd sware we'd never part;
Nd lots OF other things 1 vow
That l can't think OF now
# I only dast
4 \
RING OWL"
Is awl you say. Alasi
Yet though you won't be mine
I'd send this for my valentine
But don't dast!
OLIVER PENMARR.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

The World-Herald is inclined to agree that
a parent makes the mistake of his life when
he fails to send his child to the public school,
-World-Herald.
Finel But why then don't the VIII. aristo-
Gratis set the example by sending their own
children to the public school?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

the cattle Joined in. They were
singing Peggy's song and the last
thing she heard as the airplane sped
toward home was:
Fear not. Red Spot is on guard;
no harm can come"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
Some specIal InformatIon.


Bellwood, Neb., Feb. 1910 the
Editor Of The Bee: lis the 4th
infantry part OF the Third division
Could you tell me where the 4th
infantry was engaged on October
18th, 1918? Company d.. -
What states are mostly represented
in the S24th infantry of the S1st
division? When will this unit be
home? $40 whom can / write
concerning 1925 sent home through
the Y. M. c. A. from France on De-
cember 26 and not vet received I?
4-Where shall write concerning
Liberty bonds Of second issue
bought by our soldier and never re-
ceived. 5-Where is the 26th di-
vision located? Did this division
fight? 6-Where is the sgd division
located? Was it engaged in
battle? Our soldier does not
receive his mall He didn't get his
Christmas package, through being
transferred. What becomes of sucn
packages? He does not know we
even sent it.
JAMES G. CREECH.
Answer-The 4th infantry was
part Of the 5th brigade Of the Sd di-
vision, in the First army On Octo-
Der ~ this division was in the third
line on the Argonne front, about 10
miles northeast Of Exemont.
Can not tell you the makeup of
the S24th infantry. 1t is in the 162d
brigade of the S1st division, A. p. O.
791. No orders have been issued
for its return home.
Write to DR.. John r. Mott, gem
eral secretary, ", M. G. A., 347
Madison avenue, New York, about
the money sent you through the Y.
M. c. A.
Write to the deposits and allot-
ment branch, central disbursing di-
vision, office of the quartermaster
general, Washington, d. c., for in
formation concerning Liberty
bonds.
The 26th division was in the fight
ing at st. A1ihiel. The 32d division
was in the drive through Argonne
wood. 1t is now in the army Of oc-
cupation.
Undelivered soldier mail is being
sent to the dead letter office, to be
returned to writer. The mail service
has been very bad, but is improv-
ing some. In addressing letters or
packages be very careful to give the
full name Of the soldier, his rank,
number of his company, regiment
and division, and army postoffice.
with A. p. F. at end.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Spectators are trying to initiate corn boom
on the theory that most of the farmers are
going to plant wheat. Bless their innocent
lives, they overlook the fact that the winter
wheat crop was seeded last fall, and that the
corn does not grow in the spring wheat belt.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
Soldiers Insurance.

Omaha, Feb. ITO the Editor of
The Bee: What is the arrangement
for insurance by soldiers honorably
discharged from the service? Do
they continue to pay at the same
rate they did when in the service ?
And for how long?
Answer ~ Honorably discharged
soldiers may carry their insurance
by RENTING to the bureau of war
risk insurance, division of allotments
and insurance, Washington, d. c..
the amount of the monthly premium.
This arrangement is temporary. A
plan is being worked out to continue
the insurance on the term basis. No
soldier or sailor who has a govern
ment policy should allow it to lapse.
He will never be able to get as good
insurance as so low rate again.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Father Rigge calls attention to some points
that may have escaped attention when The Bee
irst published its great picture of "The Heart
Of Omaha" as seen from a balloon. 1t will
repay you to look it up again and view it as
Father Rigge suggests.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

An Omaha school maam who has been en-.
couraging personal cleanliness among her pu-
pills is on the right track. A clean body ought
to so with clean mind
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Allied troops will withdraw together from
Russia, but they ought not to come out till
order Is restored. 1t looks, however, as if we
VEN to add another aoteh just below those cut
AZ Vera Cruz and in the pursuit" of Villa.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

THE women have demonstrated fully
4 during the war their ability to deal
with business problems.
The First National Bank has carefully
provided for our women customers and
their friends, and we want you to know
the real meaning of THE SERVICE OF
THE FIRST, as applied to our Women's
Department.
In this department, which is entirely
separate from the rest Of our Bank, is a
luxurious comfort station, telephone, writ
ing desks, big, comfortable chairs and day-
exports, and, in fact, everything that wo-
man finds pleasure in when waiting for
friends or when tired out from shopping.
We consider it pleasure to have you
make use of this department of cur Bank,
whether you are a customer or not.
And remember, there is always a well
come for you here.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Special privileges heretofore enjoyed by
storage eggs are Withdrawn. Let US see what
supply and demand can do
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

China is now paying the penalty Of
millennium of paci6sn. Its efforts to come back
ale costly and without outside help the nation
viii have a hard time to revive its independence.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Senator "Jimham" Lewis wants stronger
aud more aggressive policy adopted toward
Mexico He will probably change his mind
when the president gets back.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Argentina also did fair stroke of business
with England and France. selling them supplies
on two-years' credit Our South American
friends are waking up.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

The senate is going to put in overtime for
the next two weeks in an effort to catch up
with the work it has neglected. 1t is too far
behind, though, to avoid the extra session
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

One more month is allowed in which TO
make income tax returns, but that is not any
TOO long to puzzle out some Of the new
provisions of the law
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Half billion bales of cotton were used by
American factories in January. This staple is
going into cloth and not high explosives
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Herr President Ebert says Germany will be
good and pay up, but asks that the conditions
be not too insistently urged at this time. He
ought 10 look up the record made in Belgium
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

If the League of Nations goes through as
outlined. treaties viii be something more than
scraps of paper in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Fixing boundaries between Poland and Slo-
vakia would not be so very hard to accomplish,
ii il were not for those Silesan coal mines.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

British coal miners are trying to push the
naturalization Of their industry by means Of a
strike. It will be worth while watching this
experiment.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

A little touch OF blizzardy weather was alb
solutely necessary, if only to show up Mr.
Grounding.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Construct your program for next week to
III in with the program of the Reconstruction
congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Ole Hanson lacks the first requisite of a
bolshevik He goes clean shaved and well
dressed.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Woodrow Wilson and retinue will leave
France today for short stay in the United
States He will make his headquarters at Wash
ngton while in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

What's the constitution between friends
anyway, especially when it is expected SO soon
to be patched up by constitutional conven-
ton?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Council Bluffs complains that the Omaha
booze hounds are invading Iowa Some Of them
go as far as ST. Joe, Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Some valentine was that old Boreas slipped
the Missouri valley
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Do not worry over the "iu," nor let your in
difference lead you into careless exposure.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
CHAPTER VI.

NHAFIHh VI,
The Mexicans See a Fairy.
m HE governor was astonished
when the matador came flying
a into his lap! Likewise he was
angry. for he had come to see the
matador kill the bull and not be
tossed about by the bull like bum
die of hay.
So the governor gave sharp
orders and soldiers promptly threw
the matador back into the ring.
Senior Matador grabbed up his
sword and prepared to win back his
reputation as a bullfghter. But
when he started for Red Spot he
found Nanny Goat in his path.
Goat fighter! Goat tighter!"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY.
By DADDY.

peggy and Billy Belgium. with coun.
tess Alice and the circus animals, seek "a
save Red Spot from being slain IN bull.
fight by putting on a show that distraetl
the attention OF the Mexicans.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

Alien agitators can be spared for all time.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-15

sbsrbers leavns the city should have The Bee mailed
10 chem. Address changed AZ often requested.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-11-25
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-11-25
AN EARNEST APPEAL FOR
THANKSGIVING.
Offering Made by the Children
Home Society of West Virginia
to Our Generous People
Everywhere.

Executive COMMUNICATION. Geo.
w Atkinson. LII. D., President; Rev.
R. d. Roller, D. D., Vice President;
Rev. 7. C. Johnson, ID. D., hon; geo.
E. Price; Secretary, A. M. Scout;
Treasursr, J. @. Dickinson.
The above society was organized IN
1898 for the care and training OF the
orphan and homeless children OF all
West Virginia. - 49,
Shertlv after organization the late
Hon II. C. Davis, the great friend OF
West Virginia orphans, gave the So
e;etv a home for the unfortunate
little ones, which is located in Char
lesion. w. Va, supplementing TINS
generous gift by the yet fore help-
fnl donation of 500 per month since
1896. To this first building MI.
Dav;s has added two-story building,
thus greatly increasing our capacity
for caring for orphan children.
Into this home, named David Cniid
Shelter in honor of its generous
donor we have gathered 932 home
less little ones in whose behalf we
make this earnest appeal for Thanks
a;v;no Offering. We need to accu-
,nulate a surplus fund for winter
supplies, and to carry the Child Kes-
cue Work far into the new year, we
,To,,ld, like to give an extended &C
count of what therescue OF these9oz
homeless orphans means to the State
Society and especially to themselves;
hut space vii not allow. we appear
to every patriotic citizen to send
liberal Thanksgiving Offering to the
undersigned. 81 g..
Ills Washington Street,
Charleston, w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-11-25
OH! MY BACK!
The Expression of Many Kidney
Sufferer in Charles Town

A stubborn backache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the
kidneys are infamed and swollen
STOPPING brings a sharp twlnge IN the
small of the back, that almost takes
the breath away. Doan's Kidney
Pills revive sluggish kidneys-rei
aching backs. Here Charles Town
proof. 20
C. ]. Cullers, Prop. grocery, 5lo
W. Washington St., says: = was
troubled off and on for some tine
with dull, bearing down pains across
the small of my back. My back felt
lame and sore and when | bent over,
it was hard for me to stralghten up
again I couldn't stand for any
length of time without feeling the
pain and at nights my back olteii
bothered me so | couldn't rest COM
fortably. Mornings l was more 10,
tired than when / went to bed. Inc
kidney secretions were unha.u iii.,
and irregular in passage. l nnaii =
got Doan's Kidney Pills at Brown =
Hooff's Drug Sore, and AFTER taxing up
them for a few days, | noticeo IN
provement. After continued use th $
kidney secretions became normal.
About Fifteen Years Later NJ
Cullers said: although l nave pu'
little need of kidney medicine now.
| find it necessary to take poaii
Kidney Pills once in a while. Ia q, !,
ways receive the same. good results.
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don
simply ask for kidney remedy4 re
Doan;s Kidney Pills-the same ina
Mr.. Cullers had. Foster Miipufi
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. \.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-11-25
WILL TEST LICENSE LAW.

Threshermen and others who OPP
crate traction engines on the county
roads are interested in the test case
to be tried this week. j. C. Black
ford, of Shenandoah Junction, who has
been active in opposition to the license
law that imposes tax of from $50 to
$100 on each traction engine that
moves over the roads of the county
will be the defendant.
If convicted of violating the license
law, Mr.. Blackboard will probably have
his case appealed in order to test the
constftutionality of the law. 1t may
reach the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Practically all the owners of traction
engines in this county and Berkeley
are united in fighting the law. They
insist that the license is unjust and
unreasonable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-11-25
cotorrh Cannot Be Cured

-..h local, APPLICATIONS. as they
w cannot reach the seat of the disease.
SGataTrb is a local disease. greatly IN,
asnced BY Snn nat 9ase ana ana
~ u.a ren,edy Halls Catarrh Medi-
i nIne is taken internally and acts thru ar
tha blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
s system en- Halls Catarrh Medicine nv, was a ;
prescribed by one OF the ssr ees' Il P Is com.
IN nass sdis 81 some of the best. tonics known;
epo onIui with some Of the best blood %
puriaers The RsrHfs ss. e9 eatanah Medi
me us that PRODUCES such wonderful
canu IN catarrhal conditions Send Tor
tsstim ToHENIEY 4 CO.. Props. Toledo, o.
A q. nsJ yssemiiy Pins Tor constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-11-25

While some kick, the same fellow
who is kicking aobut meat prices
never kicks about paying Is cents for
a cigar or SO cents for a drink of
whiskey, but when it comes to the
price of any thing to eat, we hear
from him. The producer is entitled
to all he can get He takes big
chances when he buys stock to feed
out at present high prices of grain.
We believe the country is over the
panic about H. C. L. and Wall is see
ing how cheap he can sell those good
yearlings. C. f. WALL.