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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
Then Founded No Dynast1es

The volume of appreciation of what Mr.
Woolworth meant to his country is rising
steadily. There is no dissenting note in the
discussion of his contributions to commerce
and business and his special demonstration of
what American initiative still means in coun-
try where opportunity is free to all But it
has not yet been pointed out that one of the
most significant things about Mr.. Woolworth
is that with all his millions he has founded no
dynasty nor set up castle that gains privilege
in proportion to the money. possessed.
Foreign critics before the war were very
apt in order to excuse their alteration of kings
and the king business, to point out that we
were more decidedly ruled by our captains of
princes than they were by those who claimed
the divine right to rule and to pass on the sue
cession even to an imbeci1ic line of descend
ants. But this was largely unintelligently said
as mere repetition of things they wanted to
believe about America, and was due to their
Woolworth case is typical. No community
was ruled by. Mr.. Woolworth. save insofar as
he gave service and proved to be kind of
benefactor as a universal distributor of things
needful.
As Walton Clark said in Williamsport this
week, American character is what it is because
of its individualism, which is given its freest
opportunity under our form of government.
And the career Of Mr.. Woolworth gives point
to Mr. Clark's remarks that it is "our duty to
conserve the human agencies that have made
our country what it is but not to let
them be our masters This is the confession
of faith of the anti-municipalizer-the anti-so-
cialist." We need not fear the growth Of great
trade genuses if we but allow them their out
let, but within the law and within proper trade
procedures. But even as it is, how little men,
ace lies in their superbounding individuality is
shown in the story of Mr.. Woolworth and his
rise to fortune and the control of business
that reached from coast to coast.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
Another Case Against the Dog.

Another Case Against the Dog.
Council Bluffs, April $40 the
Editor of The Bee: 1 write to COM
mend you for publication of the
articles IN 1.-THE Bees Letter Box" of
yesterdays issue, and with your per-
mission I want to add few facts
to Cease Against the Dog" The
need of concenation along this line
is imperative. The world Is full of
these worthless brutes. By censur
reports London has 100000 dogs,
one to every five Of its population.
The United States alone contains
over 100000 dogs. One county in
Kansas reports 5000 dogs and 1000
sheep" Chicago licensed over co.
900 dogs last year. Poor people
everywhere are made poorer because
of their support of dogs. Upon the
death of a woman in Illinois her
estate was reported as consisting of
Eight dogs and two CATS
Experts figured that the annual
expense Of keeping dogs in the
United States. is s36, and therefore
that the annual cost of keeping its
10, O00,0 900 dogs is $780, 100000. In
telligent conservation along this line
alone would soon pay the entire
world war debt. There Is no ground
upon which to justify this enormous
waste.
Added to this is the great loss
caused by the sheepkilling dogs.
There is not only the actual loss of
the sheep killed, but the loss &C.
casioned because of intimidation in
regard TO raising sheep. People
everywhere dare not embark in the
sheep raising business because of
their fear of loss from sheep-killing
dogs. And not to be overlooked is
the dread and incurable disease of
nydrophobia.
Dogs are a nuisance everywhere,
day and night. There is not town
in all the land where good people
are not disturbed by the swapping,
barking and bowling Of worthless
mongrel ours. To illustrate the un-
pardonable folly of dog keeping. L
will tell of a single case where a
family came into possession of a
large dog 10 years ago. There was
the annual dog tax for 10 years.
There was the constant cost of dog
meat al the market. and home pro-
visions to make three feeds a day
for $3.50 days. The yearly cost of
food for this dog that weighed 100
pounds was not less than $50. or
for the 10 years, $500. Then there
was the constant care of going to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

menacingly. its eyes glittered, its
forked tongue quivered
But Prince Bonnie Blue Bell never
faltered. With shield held In front
OF him, he strobe on until he was
within striking distance Of the SER
pent.
AT him. dragon!" shrieked Count
Weedy.
The RATHER flattened down for an
instant and then its spring-like coils
shot its body forward In a lightning
like attack. Prince Bonnie Blue
Bell was ready for It. He thrust
forward his shield and bang went
the snakes head and body against
the hard tin.
But the blow was heavier than
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell expected
The shield itself was not light. and
the moving weight of the striking
snake upon 1t sent the Prince stag
gering back. He tripped and almost
fell
The RATHER coiled to strike again.
Bang! it crashed into the shield
This time, however, Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell met 1t with forward
thrust of the shield that sent the
snake tumbling backward. Quick
as a flash Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
gave IL a quick clip with his stick
The blow hurt the snake and made
1t angry. but the stick was not large
enough to do serious damage. !.
Again and again the snake crashed
into the shield and again and again
Prince Bonni, Blue Bell warded on
the attack with his shield, following
with q sharp cut from his stick. Try
as it would, the RATHER could not
reach the Prince with its poisonous
fangs. On the other hand. the
Prince could not deal a finishing
blow with his light stick.
Count Weedy, not content TO see a
fair fight between the Prince and the
dragon, began to hurl balls Of burrs
into the Princes face. One of these
balls stuck in the Princes hair and
blinded him. The snake, seeing this,
coiled for another attack.
Back, back, brave Prince!" cried
Queen Flora. But the blinded Prince
dared not move. At that instant
what looked like long, thin snake
shot out from Billy's hand and set
tied over Prince Bonnie Blue Bells
shoulders. 1t was the clothesline
lasso again. With jerk Billy pulled
the Prince back to safety just as the
snake struck.
But the Prince was not through
fighting. He tore the burrA from
his hair, seized larger club and, not
waiting to pick up his shield, darted
forward to meet the snake again.
And the RATHER, coiling quickly, was
ready for the attack.
HE will be killed." screamed
Peggy.
Again Billy's clothesline flew out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
FROM HERE AND THERE.

The world uses nearly 100000
900 Of lead pencils a year.
Punch and Judy shows originated
in Italy during the seventeenth CEN
fury.
Driving belts of woven paper are
being introduced in German machine
shops.
1t is a curious fact that notwith-
standing its thickness the elephants
skin is very sensitive.
More than two-thirds of the gold
now in use in the world was dis
covered during the last SO years.
Some of the monks of Tibet are
still printing books in the manner
followed several hundred years ago.
Stirrups were unknown to the
ancients, who had posts erected on
their roads to enable horsemen to
mount.
The only wound Napoleon Bona
parte ever received was in the bat
tie at Ratisbon, April %, 1909. when
he was struck by fragrant of
she'll
The vogue of amethysts as mourn
ing stones was fixed after the
Franco-Prussian war, when the
stones became popular in France and
Germany.
A Towering plant, according to the
scientists, abstracts from the soil
200 times its own weight in water
during it's life.
Following the temperance excite
ment of 1852 every one of the New
England states enacted statewide
prohibition laws.
One hundred and ninety-two per-
sons were killed by automobiles in
New York state during the first three
months of this year.
The smallest known race Is that
of the bushman of southern Africa,
the mean height being four feet
three and half inches.
Betting used on machinery in the
Russian petroleum fields is made of
camel's hair. which is said to resist
greases better than rubber. cotton
or leather
The term John Bull is believed to
have been first applied as nick
name for the English people by DR..
Arbuthnot in THE History of John
Bull" a satire on the Duke Of Marl-
borough published in 1712.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
HOME RULE FOR OMAHA.

Omaha's responsibility for its local affairs is
recognized, with the announcement requirement
that it now must 60 to the legislature to secure
permission to look after its own business. That
is not the fault of the legislature Long ago
the city was granted the privilege of adopting
home rule charter, and each two years since
then the legislature has broadly limited that it
would be pleased if the city would take advan-
tage of the permission. TO scold now, as the
mayor does, and blame the legislature for not
taking especial interest in our private matters
does not help. Any blame in the matter rests
on Omaha.
The cause of home rule will not be set for
ward any by reviewing the failures or their
causes, nor by recrimnation between factions.
II the city is to be relieved from the present
necessity Of taking its plans for meeting grow
ing needs to the legislature every two years, it
must act in its own behalf. The way to home
rule is open, save for obstacles set up by OBJ
structionists, who prefer to continue the exist
ing straightjacket control. These obstacles can
be removed, or overcome, by the voters of the
city, the property-owners who are more deeply
concerned in the future of the community than
outsiders possibly can be. To have the privilege
Of deciding on matters of public Improvement,
expenditures extensions of service, and all the
many things that are now determined for US by
the legislature, is the right Of the people Of
Omaha, and may be enjoyed only when home
rule charter has been adopted. =
If the present city commission wants to
erect for itself an enduring monument, let it be
that under its administration the citizens were
emancipated from legislative control in purely
local matters. Set about untangling the snarl
into which the charter affairs have drfted, start
the work right, and put il through to an cleo
ton at least Then we will know what the peo-
pie want
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
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the basement in cold weather and
down rear steps in warm weather,
to feed this dog, always at a dis
lance both ways of not less than SO
feet, or $50 feet a day for 10 years,
and all for what? He was never
known to do a useful thing. He
would wallow in the dirt and mud
dy up the floors of both front and
rear porch. necessitating the work
Of after cleaning. In summer time
he would wallow in the mellow
ground of the garden dozen times
year. destroying fruits and vege-
tables occasioning, great loss.
Thus it would seem that the great
expense of keeping dogs ought to be
conserved and the intolerable nuis-
ance ought to be abated. To this
end the press ought to manufac-
ture a correct public sentiment and
bring about such legislation as shall
put an end to keeping so many
worthless mongrel ours. The world
has only the need of three kinds of
dogs--the little rat terrier every
where; the Collie or Shepherd dog
on the farms, where they raise cat
tie and sheep, and the kind suited
to the Arctic and Antarctic regions
Yours for the determination of
the worthless dogs,
L. P. REYNOLDS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
CHAPTER v.
The Dragon Flys.
uWH1R.R-R-R" buzzed Il


w snake threateningly
Eat 'om UP, my raging dragon"
shouted Count Weedy from the bluff
1T isn't a dragon; 1t hasn't
WINGS" retorted Peggy, indignant al
the efforts of the rascally elf to scare
them by pretending that the rattler
was a flying serpent. ...
"You get near him and you'll see
him fly at you," answered Count
Weedy.
"a rattlesnake is bad enough in
itself without having wings" NUT
tered Billy Belgium. Its poison is
worse. than the fiery breath of a
dragon. You'd better keep away
from him, Prince Bonnie Blue Bell"
"My queen is in danger; 1 shall
fight for her until my last breath"
declared Prince Bonnie Blue Bell.
He picked up stick for a weapon
and took the tin lid Of park refuse
can to use as shield. Thus armed,
he saluted Queen Flora and turned
bravely to face the RATHER.
mo, sir! 1t will soon be over with
me; save yourself" cried the ex-
hausted Queen of the Wild Flowers
as the fountain streams increasingly
tossed her back and forth.
Long live Queen Floral" shouted
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell, and he
made straight for the rattler.
"Whir-r-r-r-r-r" was the angry
reply of the snake to his challenge.
The reptiles ugly head drew back
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

The Omaha Hyphenated holds up its hands
in simulated horror because the attorney gen.
eral decides that woman may hold an Office
in Nebraska to which the constitution says an
"eiector" may be appointed It's sudden adher-
ence to the sanctity of the states fundamental
law is refreshing, especially when it is remen-
bered that not such a great while ago it was
commencing the democratic attorney general
for having violated the same constitution in
order to allow one of Governor Morehead's APP
pointees to use the fees collected by his office.
It does make difference
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
STATE PRESS SNAPS.

York Times: The Omaha
motorists are running over traffic po-
licemen. The cops should step live
ly and keep out of the way.
York News-Times: The twisters
are making a path through Omaha.
Nebraska City Press: Tornado in
surance agents will do a big business
in Omaha for few days. and then
their pleas will be forgotten. Tor
nado insurance is just as necessary
as fire insurance, but people do not
remember it until after the roof has
been removed by a playful wind.
Locking the barn door after The
horse has been stolen is one of
Americas favorite sports.
Columbus News: Omaha must be
either wicked or living nearby those
who flee when there no occasion
for it.
Columbus News: Omaha real es-
tate dealers hasten forward with the
claim that this-fguring from the
law of chances-is probably the last
time tornado will ever hit the
civ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
i TODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Samuel Burns, jr1 bond broker, born 1876
Louis Grade. resident of Omaha for % years,
and bailiff in the district court for % years,
born at Blue Grass, Ia, 63 years ago.
Charles M. Schwab, the only man in the
world who ever tore up million dollar year
salary contract born at Williamsburg, Pa. 81
years ago.
Mrs. Sidney Drew, widow of the noted actor,
born at Sedalia. Mo-, 90 years ago.
Clarence S. barrow, Chicago attorney. born
at Kinsman, O., 81 years ago today
Bishop James Atkins of the Methodist Epis-
copal church. South. born alt Knoxville. Tenn,
90 years ago.
Edward B. Almon, representative in congress
of the Eighth Alabama district. born at Mou-
ton, Ala, 50 years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
f. title cI6Ay Corner z

This time the moose sped past Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell and settled over
the swaying heao of the rattler.
Jerk and 1t was tight. Another JERK
and the RATHER was out OF us con
The RATHER in this new danger forgo,
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell. 1t turned
on Billy and began to come up tne
rope. Billy had no weapon 70. NEE.
IL. On came the RATHER, but 1t didn't
come Far. Led by General Swallow
the Birds suddenly swodped down
and picked up the rope. Into the
air they scared, carrying the rope
with them and at the end OF the
rope dangled the astonished RATHER.
Tomorrow will be told what becomes
Of the dragon and Count Weedy)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
Thirty Years Ago.

Due to broken main, deluge of water
poured down Farnam street from Twenty
fourth, flooding the street from curb to curb.
A branch of the food broke through the curb
ing and flooded the basement of Dr. Harris
building in the process of construction on the
south side of Farnam near Twenty
Rev J. M. French, the new pastor at the
First United Presbyterian church, was rendered
q reception by the members of his congrega-
ton.
Judge Dundy returned from hunting trip
in Wyoming.
The Omaha Stenographers' association met
z. Valentines Valentines hail. with about Is stenographers
Paul Vandervoort has been appointed su-
perintendent of mails in the Omaha postofice
at salary of $500.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

American missionaries charged with con-
niving to help Germany in the near east should
Be brought home and made to feel the dis
pleasure Of an outraged public And yet, what
will be done with them, when we recall how
certain slackers, convicted in military courts,
were treated!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Germany may go over to bolshevism anytime
Il suits the pleasure Of the people there to do
so, but sooner or later they will have to come
up for air, and there will be the claims of the
Allies, the war debt and all that load of respon-
sibiiity waiting
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
Oil on Milk in Gotham.

During the row among the milk distributors
in Gotham milkmen refusing to abide by the
schedule encountered flying squads of oil squirt
ers. When the offending price cutter declined
on the milk cans and put the peddler out of
business for the day. Testimony of the victims
leaves no doubt of New York's efficiency
in squirts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Governor Harding came through the fire of
inquiry over at Des Moines with the smell Of
scorched wool on his garments, but otherwise
unscathed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Now 1t appears that the recently denoted
crown prince of Germany was winchester
among his other accomplishments. Most people
will believe anything about that guy, except
that he took chance in battle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Commissioner Roper thinks the next con-
gress will take steps to make July the terror
it was supposed to be. But Mr.. Wilson will
have to hurry if anything is done in time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
MERRY MOMENTS.

Say" asked little Tommy. ARE you en-.
paged to my sister or are you not?
Il am-am not" answered Algernon
hlushing furiously. but l would like to-
TO be-"
Come out from behind that door, Sis ,
raid Tommy. Il knew I'd earn that quar-
,er."-Rehobeth Sunday Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Folks need not worry about Lloyd Georges
break with Northcliffe, for the little Welshman
knows how to look after himself. He also
knows on which side his bread is buttered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

A new blue sky law, in which strong teeth
have been carefully and purposely inserted, will
soon govern in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Hunger, not the Hun is the peril today, &C
cording to Lloyd George, but it was the HUI
that introduced famine to happy world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

The number Of "triangIes" developing in
Omaha divorce courts might give an outsider
the impression that that is one of our leading
industries. A little examination will show that
most OF them are imported.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Peace terms must be looking better in Ger
many, for the Spartacans and bolshevists are
losing hold on the government.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

''Tranquilized" Mexico still shows signs 0
breaking out in spots.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Private Citizen William G. McAdoo left a
bright streak of patriotic talk clear across Ne
braska. Too bad he could not come up town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Calling Admiral Mayo Commander. in-chief
Of the feet" will not in any way affect the con-
stitutional duty laid on the president
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Albania now asks for complete political in
dependence. Something ought to be done tt
keep the mpret in circulation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Mayor Smiths success as matrimonial
broker may get him lot of customers he is no
looking for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Gene Debs says his spirit will go marching
on; mebbe So but lot of things can happen in
ten years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Mr.. Wilson 10 now citizen Of the smalles
republic in the world as we'll as president o
the greatest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Brother Charlie" Bryan is ag'in the state
government but you must remember that he
has several times failed OF election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Allied occupation of the Rhine region is to
be continued fifteen years. That much of the
world will be safe for democracy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Would you tax generations yet I'M
Sorn?"
IT think would" said Senator Spug
'"They certainly can't do any kicking dur
ing my tenure OF office "-Louisville
fourier Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Remember. son, Garfield drove mules
OH a towpath and Lincoln split rails,
II know, dad, but say. did any Of these
presidents ever crank a cold motor in q
blizzard for half an hour before he dis
covered that he didn't have any gasoline p
Richmond Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Germany's peace delegates are reported to
have date in Paris for Easter. Lndendorff
made one for last Easter, and did not keep 1t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

Those Fort Omaha balloon experts certainly
know how to pick the weather for fight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY

tQueen Flora IL held captive In a foun-
tain. the source OF which is guarded by a
serpent.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18

I, New bourgeoisie in Russian Thought there
only was one kind, the fat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-18
Looks like a stand-off over in Iowa.

The war will not be over until it 10 paid for;
buy Victory notes.