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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
What the Country Needs

A dispassionate retrospect of the last few
years viii lead most hard-headed men straight
to the conclusion that the country does not
stand In need of the political philosophy and
economic counsels put forth by the average in
door college professor. Two years ago or so,
economists of the academic sort were telling
Us that the war bills should be paid for in cash
or its equivalent and that none of the debt
should be passed on to posterity. The utter
nonsense of that advise is apparent today.
There was in this country five or six years
ago business and industrial disturbance that
was 4 condition and not theory, and yet the
college professor who occupied then and still
holds the presidential chair, assured his coun-
trymen that the trouble was mainly psychologist
al and that it neeled only to be forgotten to be
cured. or words of that import.
Psychology, idealism, rhetoric and sentiment
will not avail to solve the problems looming
ahead in the United States. These problems
will require all the practical genius and states
manship the land can muster. They include
such subjects as war debt liquidation, rail and
water transporta, IN, industrial relations and
conditions; obliga ions to service men. foreign
trade and merchant marine, budget system and
general governmental efficiency. In the White
House and in the capitol will be needed men
who can at once hold fast upon the moral
values that have come to us out of the war and
so shape laws and policies as to derive the great
est good for the greatest number out of the
nations material Observation-Disclosures
Tribune
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
FROM HERE AND THERE.

Great Britain has 5.40o square
miles of coal fields.
Leathern coins were in use in
France in the fourteenth century.
The historic battle of Waterloo
was begun and finished In eight
hours.
Montana sets the highest mini
mum age (16 years. at which a
child is allowed to work.
Over 1000 years ago the ancient
Gauls made good soap of beech
ashes and the fat of goats.
Houses constructed entirely of
salt are a unique feature of some of
the villages in Russian Poland.
The suicide rate of Germany was,
before the war, the highest in the
world-21 per 100000 yearly.
1t is estimated that it will take at
least Is years for the gas-drenched
soil of France to recover and be-
come productive.
The three rows of tape on a Brit
ish bluejacket's collar are in COM
memoration Of Nelson's three VIC
tories--the Nile, Trafalgar and
, Copenhagen.
Macaroni originated from a Greek
phrase meaning "the blessed dead, y
in allusion to the ancient custom of
eating it at feasts for departed souls.
All of the early travellers and ex-
plorers regarded Lower California as
an island, and it was not until 1912
that it's connection with the state of
California was discovered.
Probably without a parallel in the
history of municipal legislative
bodies In America is the record of
Edward F. Cullerton, who has been
member of the Chicago city coun-
Gil for As years.
1t has recently been discovered
that the eggs of dog fish are as good
for eating purposes as hens eggs.
Those of the larger varieties of dog
FISH are quite as large as ordinary
hens eggs.
One of the most remarkable
dances ever held was that given in a
coal mine near Newcastle, England.
The ballroom" was 1900 feet be-
meath the surface, and was paved
and tagged specially for the dance.
1t was brilliantly illuminated. and
dancing continued for hours.
The enthusiastic welcomes which
London has been giving to the
troops returning from the continent
recall some of the similar greetings
in the past. One of the most men,
orable of these was the HON ecoming
Of the Crimean troops in 1856. On
that occasion 5000 excursion trains
were run into London from all parts
of England, laden with people de-
,,, &c ~; piy i,, ho
| come The scenes in the streets on
May 26, 1855, when the regiments
marched to St James Park, where
they were reviewed and personally
thanked by Queen Victoria, were I'M
precedented At night the whole
city was a blaze of Examinations and
fireworks, the front rocket being sent
up by the queen herself. from the
"oof of Buckingham Palace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
People You Ask About
Information About Folks in
the Public Eye Will Be Given
in This Column in Answer
to Readers Questions. Your
Name Will Not Be Printed.
Victoria Orlando.
Let Til e B ee Tell You.


II. c. R.-There is not much in
current magazine literature about
Orlando personally. though you will
ma an abundance of material on
the Adriatic situation at the Peace
Conference. Probably the best
glimpse of Orlando given in current
tiction Is the one found in the Allan
tic Monthly for April, written by
Simeon Strunsky:
Orlando is of middle height.
thickest, with backward sweep of
white hair that emphasizes a strong
resemblance to the pictures of the
late King Humbert. He has the
warm, vibrant voice Of an orator.
The body Of his remarks is appoval
of the league, but the main import
as catch 1t is in the eloquent perora-
ton Of his brief address, a burning
tribute to the heroism and merit of
France.
Why? I read this Interpretation
to Orlando's speech. We are about
to accept the power of a league of
nations. This league, as the out
standing factor in the peace, is a
Wilson feature. Its next warmest
supporters are the British. On the
other hand, Frenchmen and Italians
have been rather cool to the league.
Lest, therefore, it should seem that
the Anglo-Saxon impress is being
stamped on this conference, I, Or
lando, take the opportunity to re-
mind the conference that France is
the nation whose heroism. primarily,
gave us victory. and that we. a sis
ter nation of the Latin blood, insist
on the world taking cognizance of
the fact
"Orlando's is a fighting speech,
and intended in part as reply to
Wilson's speech
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.

japanese girl babies have their
heads shaved until they are 3 years
old.
Miss Lilly M. Hassen has the dis
tinction Of being Chicago's only wo-
man bank cashier.
The Women's Engineering society
has been formed in London to aid in
securing for women equal oppor-
tunities with men in the engineering
professions.
Four young women, employed as
official milk testers by the University
of California, have been making a
tour of the state investigating farms
and all milk supplies.
Women's Independence day is to
be celebrated by Rhode Island suf-
fragists on July 1, which will be the
first day on which the women of that
state may register for voting on
presidential electors.
AS a result of changes to be made
In the bylaws when the Northern
Baptist convention meets in Denver
next month women are to have a
larger recognition than ever before
In the history of the denomination.
The Imperial Order, Daughters of
the British Empire in the United
States, is preparing to entertain
1900 guests at it's Victory dinner to
be given in New York City on June
8, the birthday of King George V.
Queen Marie of Roumania. who is
expected soon to pay a visit to
America, is referred to by her sub
jects as "the dominant spirit of
Roumania." When Roumania made
her entry into the war Queen Marie
underwent the terrible experience of
seeing her beloved country ravaged
by ruthless foe, her beautiful
mountain palace in the Carpathians
being one of the first of many similar
stately residences to be occupied and
looted. Nevertheless, she showed
neither fear nor dismay. CARRIED
as a nurse, she spent all her days
and most of her nights tending the
sick and wounded at the front. Often
she was under fire, but she seemed
to bea" a charmed life. During the
heavy fighting of the summer of
1917, more especially. she was con-
stantly with the troops, sharing I'M
"omplainingly their dangers and
lardships.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
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1t was lovely morning and all the
birds were out getting their break

II was lovely morning and all the
birds were out getting their break
fasts.
Where are you going, Princess
Peggy" ratified Kingfisher from e
dead tree overhanging the water.
I'm going fishing, sir" she an
swered.
Then come up here and we will
dive together" screamed Kingfisher.
"Oh, but we are going fishing with
Billy Belgium's new pole and line"
replied Peggy.
Rattle! Rattle! Rattle! That's no
way to fish, I'll bet get more than
you do" replied Kingtiesher.
ri take that bet" said Billy.
THE one who has the fewer fish at
the end of the next hour will have
to give all his catch to the other,
How's that?"
"FineH' exclaimed Kingfisher. and
away he flew.
Good morning, Princess Peggy,
where are you going" rasped Blue
Heron from the reeds.
Were going af1shing, SIR" she
answered.
Then come wading with me. and
we will fish together" replied Blue
Heron.
But we are fishing with Billy
Belgium's new pole and line" re-
sponded Peggy.
Heck! Heck! Heck! I'll bet a
dozen fish against your hook and
line that I'll have more fish than you
at the end Of the hour"
ITS a bargain" said Billy.
Peggy and Billy hurried along
until they came upon Lonesome Bear
sitting beside the stream.
Where are you going, Princess
Peggy and Billy Belgium" asked
Lonesome Bear.
1--WE are going aflshing, SIR" they
answered. with our hook and
line"
"Ho, no, ho!" laughed Lonesome
Bear. That's no way to catch fish.
You ought to use your claws. I'll
bet weeks supply of fish I'll show
a bigger stack than you do at the
end Of the hour"
"I'll race you," replied Billy Bel
GUM, and he hurried Peggy on to
the deep hole so that he could begin
right away.
But when they parted the bushes
on the bank Of the deep hole, they
found another fisherman already
there. He was a red headed lad,
barefooted and wearing no hat.
Here, you get out of here! This
is my fishing hole!" exclaimed Billy
Belgium.
The red-headed boy turned his
head. and to Peggy's! surprise she
saw that his eyes we're filled with
tears. But though he was weeping,
it wasn't because he was coward.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
Labor Supply of Future.

A speaker at an characterization" meeting
in Chicago asserted that for the next fifty years
Orentas must be admitted to the United States
at the rate of 100000 year to supply the de-
mand for common labor The Europeans, he
stated, are entering the class of skilled labor,
and may no longer be depended upon to furnish
the unskilled help needed in industry If such a
condition really faced this country, it would be
serious. However, little closer examination
OF the situation may reassure any who are
troubled over the outlook Those who are ia
miliar with the conditions of unemployment
prior to the war, and of the short time worked
in the so-called seasonal trades, know that for
the present an ample supply of labor, both
skilled and unskilled can be found in America
What is most needed is better adjustment of
industrial operations, to the end that employ
ment will be steadier and the workers, whether
skilled or unskilled be made more certain of
remunerative jobs. Admission of Orientals may
come in time, but the employment of the work
ers now here in continuous production ought
to be the first thing on the docket
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
IN THE BEST OF HUMoR.

''Who ate that salmon?"
'The cat. l guess"
"Boshp
Nov. my dear. everybody knows that
cat likes salmon"
YES but cat can't manipulate
can -opener.''-Courier-Jo
what is your cooks first namef'
1--WE never thought of inquiring. We'd
never think Of being so familiar as to call
her by it."-Washington Star.
Doctor-what you need most is a change
of diet.
Dyspeptic-Come again. Doc! why.
that's what made me what 1 am today.
Doctor-What do you mean7
Dyspeptic-Five different cooks In as
many months Buffalo Express.
Edth--Dlck, dear. your office IL In
State street, isn't It?
Dckey-Yes: why?
Edth-Thats what I told papa. He
made such a funny mistake about you
yesterday. He said he'd been looking you
up In Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Crabshaw-Being back In New York
must be great relief from the terrible
strain Of the war zone.
came over I've been knocked down by
taxi, held up by a couple of tough guys
and charged a months pay for weeks
board.--Life. 1850.
Method Parent-So you believe still in
the rod way of developing children2
Old ashioned Tutor-I believe 1t Is the
natural way to make them smart!-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
QUAINT BITS OF LIFE.

Butter was originally spread on
bread with the thumb.
Muffs were first used by doctors
In order to keep their fingers soft.
A shoal of herrings is often five
or six miles in length and two or
three in breadth.
No fewer than $50 of the members
of the British House of Commons
saw service in the war.
NJ. Venizelos. the celebrated states
man of Greece, can write with both
hands with equal facility.
Louis XIV drank the first cup OF
coffee made in France. The price
then was upwards of s25 pound.
Toxic has more than 500 public
bathing establishments, which are
used by some 100000 persons daily
Spanish paper money bears the
portraits of great literary men. paint
ers, musicians. generals, and other
nota bles of the nation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
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Wants Food Exports Controlled.


New York, April 23.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: I am one of those
whose income is smaller than it was
before the war and that through no
fault of mine. l have done what ]
could and made many sacrifices to
the end that victory should be ours
and the world made safe for demo-
cracy.
In common with good many mil
lions of Americans, rather decent
folk in my opinion, l would like to
have our part of the world made
possible for decency in living.
Like enough we all of us eat too
much meat and whether we want to
or not a good many millions must
cut our meat ration down from the
former twice a day or twice a week
and even then at present prices we
are put to it to get all we and our
children need.
1t makes the average American
warm under the collar to hear of the
enormous surplus available for ex-
port and then to find that the prices
for the necessary food instead of
GUNS ~" IL al SolilS up.
Not 10 per cent of the American
people made war profits. If you call
profit what remains at the end of a
year as the excess of income over
expenditure. There seems to be no
hope in sight and the slogan Amer
lea must feed the world" has a
dreary sound in the ears of those
who cannot possibly see way of
keeping out Of debt.
Write to your congressman and
tell him that there must be some
control by the government of the ex-
portation Of meats and cereals and
some government control of prices
and tell him that this question is a
very eminent one and is of more
real Importance to Americans than
as for what kind Of government
there happens to be in Berlin.
E. r. J.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
Boss of the Shipyards.

Charles A. Piez. about to retire
from his place at the head of the
United States shipping board. is one
of the eminent experts whose SER
vices were enlisted by the govern
ment during the war. Mr.. Piez is a
resident of Chicago, where for some
years he has been at the head of a
large industrial concern. When the
war opened with the United States
as a militant, as an expert in the
making of conveying and mining ma
chinery, he was called to Washing
ton to advise with the production
committee of the shipping board,
and one Of his first commissions was
to study at first hand the various
shipyards Of the country. His re-
port not only provided the desired
information for the board, but it GER
tilted to his ability as an investiga-
tor and as a bold and original adj
wiser. For the past year he has been
the active head of the board.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
Crowns and CoronatiOns,

Omaha, April 23.-To the Editor
of The Bee: William / was not
crowned emperor of Germany. He
was proclaimed emperor. When
Bismarck presented the new consti-
tuition in the palace at Versailles,
three of the German kings refused
to sign it, because 1t provided that
the Hohenzollerns should always be
the emperors These three stated
they had no objection to William I,
but the time might come when some
occasion might demand change.
His son was not crowned, neither
was the present kaiser.
At the coronation of George V, at
which the worlds royalty was pres
ent, when the Archbishop of Canter-
bury was placing the crown on
Georges head, the party standing
next the kaiser asked him who
crowned him. The kaiser haughtily
turned to him and said 1.-THE en-
peror of Germany crowns himself"
Our histories inform us Charlie
magre died in 9S4 and was buried
sitting in his imperial chair, with his
crown on his head, his golden sword
in his right hand across his knee and
his purple robe over his shoulders.
After the kaiser's return from at
tending the English coronation cere-
monies, he sent to AK lie Chapelle,
opened the tomb of Charlemagne
and removed the purple robe to Ber-
lin, ostensibly to ascertain If there
was any weave therein unknown to
present day methods that would be
of any benefit to the German people.
The purple robe was not returned
to the tomb. 1t is presumed 1t was
his intention to be crowned emperor
of Mitte Europa, as the successor
of Charlemagne with his purple
cloak to give added emphasis to the
occasion
Thus there Is many a slip twixt
the cup and the lip. %. G."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

The foreign trade congress, which has just
ended its session at Chicago, has set forth a
definite program for laws needed to aid Ameri-
can exporters in doing business with the world
This program will receive most respectful con-
sideration from the next congress, as the re-
publican party is additionally pledged to foster
ing American commerce.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Objection to the new primary law appears
to rest principally the fact that it was passed
by republican legislator. The rabid democratic
howlers might we'll realize that the legislature
was chosen by the people on a definite and
specific platform, and that all the promises in
that were carried out. However the appeal to
the referendum will determine how sincere the
opposition is. Its source does not beget pub
lie confidence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
Edward r. Dunpe

Edward f. Dunno. who is in Paris
as the head Of adelegation appointed
by the Irish societies in America to
plead the cause of Ireland before the
peace conference, is a former COVER
nor of Illinois. Born in connecti-
cut of Irish parentage, Mr.. Dunno
made a first-hand acquaintance of
Ireland and the Irish while a student
at Dublin university. Upon his re-
turn to America he studied law in
Chicago. practiced his profession for
a season, became circuit court
judge and then was enlisted in mu-
nicipal politics, the honor of being
mayor of Chicago coming to him in
1905. Returning to private life in
1907, he again entered politics in
1918. in his successful campaign for
the governorship on the democratic
ticket. His policies, on the whole,
while mayor and governor, were
progressive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
Likes the Burke View.

Omaha. April 23.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: 1t is with great plea
sure that I read today in The Bee
the article by Merton E. Burke on
the Adriatic question in regard to
Italy.
1t comes Just when the Italian
question reaches it's gravest stage at
the peace conference and much bet
ter than articles published by Mr..
Simonds and Mr.. Corey. may illumi-
nate public opinion in regard to the
vital interest of Italy and the world.
According to my personal knowl-
edge that correspondence shows the
situation under real light and not
diverted by the intensive propaganda
recently conducted by the newly
formed ugo-Slavia.
Correspondence like those serve
not only the best interest of Italy,
but also of the whole civilized world,
and l thank you for procuring me
and others the satisfaction of read
ing it. CLAUDIO DELITALO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

A novelty in pleas is that put forward by
the Lincoln telephone company, which supports
its request for continuance of war rates by
asserting that it has not been able to keep its
service I'D to standard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Weddings and births in Australia show a
decrease, but remember that most of marriage
able young men Of that dominion were engaged
In war for the last four years. Wait till the
boys get home again. and note the difference
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Plenty of word as to political maneuvers is
coming through from central Europe, but moth
ing as to whether farming operations are being
carried on. America will not want to feed that
outfit forever
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

religious war in Eprus is the first fruit
of the Fiume dispute at Paris, if you are inter-
ested in knowing what sort of a mudde the
Balkans maintain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Removing the limit of loans to be made by
banks on Liberty bonds is another way of
increasing the credit currency, and putting an
end to the cry that money is scarce"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

The federal government has taken cogniz-
ance Of the bond scalpers at last, and may do
something to check the operations of the wolves
who have profted through frightening small
holders as to the value of the best security ever
put out by civilized government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Eighteen thousand of the $4,000 volunteers
asked for have signed up, and more are COM
ing, proof that the boys are willing to see
the job to its end.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

He shook the tears from his eyes
and jumped to his feet, doubling up
his fists.
"Your fishing hole, indeed! It's
my fishing hole until catch a break
fast for my hungry mother and sis
tiers, and I'd like to see you put me
out of here"
Tomorrow will be told how the fishing
contest beglns)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Ukrainians are invited to come to Paris to
listen to proposals for peace with the Poles
Having just finished the "reds," these gentle
Cossacks will probably prefer to fight it out
with their ancient enemies
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28
CHAPTER i.
Peggy and Billy Go Fishing.

i late?
Come, let's go fishing, I have the
bait"
Billy, singing this song Justify.
awakened Peggy just as the first
crimson rays of the morning sun
crept beneath her window shades.
She was so sleepy she didn't want to
rouse from her slumbers, but Billy's
invitation: Let's go fishing, ! have
the bait" was too alluring to resist.
In almost less than 1t takes to tell
she was in her clothes and out the
door,
See my new pole, line and
tackle" cried Billy. 1.-THE Giant of
the Woods gave them to me for a
birthday present. | bet could catch
a whale with this outfit"
Gracious, they don't catch whales
with poles and lines" replied Peg
gy, who had heard an old sailor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

England expresses doubt that the Turks have
turned bolshevists. They didn't need to, for
all they had to do was to remain Turks and
they are sufficiently Objectionable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

German delegates to Paris still are noisily
telling what sort of peace they will not accept
It is not improbable they will quiet down as
they get nearer to Versailles
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Division of opinion as to which roads shall
be paved is not helping the prospects of the
big county bond issue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Senator Lodge cites Danzig as an instance
of the presidents Inconsistency in his Italian
policy. He might have brought forth other
just as we'll marked cases of the same quality
of the single track mind.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-28

Opposition to Mr.. Burleson is very active
just now, but the chances are that Albert Sidney
will be holding on when the whole democratic
outfit is retired next year.