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Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
SCHOOL BILL BY
HARRIS TAKES
new POSITION
Offers Measure as Substitute
FOR Burney Act Covering
Parochial Schools
in State.
(From a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, Neb., March lS.-(Sse-
cial.)-Action by the senate upon
the Burney parochial school bill, H.
x. No. "a, has been delayed by Sem
ator Harriss of Jefferson county in
presenting brand new bill, which
IS said to embody the views of
parochial school people as to What
the bill should contain. This bill
together with the Burney measure
IN the form it passed the house
three weeks ago, is in the hands of
the senate committe on education.
In some particulars the Harriss
substitute is similar to the Burnev
bill. though worded differently. On
E the whole IT is less definite in terms.
IT !omlts some features on which
the latter measure is quite specific.
What appears to be vital defect
m the Harriss bill, which might
render it invalid if passed. is the
absence OF provision repeating the
old sections which it purports to
amend.
Two Are Much Alike.
The two bills are substantially
alike i'll their provisions as to COM
spulsory attendance of children at
school. the attendance records kept
and reports made by teachers. Each
allows the teachers in private and
parochial schools, up to September
!. 1919, to qualify under the certih-
cation laws of Nebraska. There.
however, the resemblance ends.
Where the Burney bill gives the
state. county and superintendent
general control, supervision and
inspection" of private and parochial
schools, on the same basis as pub
lie schools, the Harriss substitute
provides merely for inspection.
Substitute More Mild.
The former bill says that private
and parochial schools and their
teachers shall be governed by the
general provisions Of the state
school laws as to text books, equip
ment and supplies, qualification and
certihcation of teachers, grades and
promotion of pupils. Where such
school fails or refuses to comply or
conform with the legal require
ments, it is provided that no certi-
ficate shall be granted to anyone to
teach therein and the pupils shall be
required to attend public school
The substitute contains the COM
paratively mild provision that coun-
ty and city superintendent shall in
spect these schools and report ito
the proper officers thereof regard |
ing text books of activities, instruc-
ton or propaganda therein subver-
sive to American institutions, re-
publican form of government, or
good citizenship" If the proper
officers thereof" fail to correct the
situation, the bill does not clearly !
indicate what shall be done about
it. Neither is anything said about ,
efficiency of the instruction given,
Requires Trial by Jury.
As compared with the automatic
penalty which is carried in H. r.
No. "a. "the dissolution of any nom
public school that does not meet
the laws requirements and the
placing of its pupils i'll the public
schools" the Harriss bill specifies
roundabout procedure which
would require complaint and pros
ecution, and, presumably, trial by |
jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Fashion Makes
an Ornament
OF q Necessatg

w HEN Hosiery was cut from cloth and
w a trim fit at the ankle could be
achieved only by seams, the clever people
"clocked" the seams! Today, with dex-
ferrous machines to weave a most beautiful
fit, the most gracefully pleasing orna-
mentation is still this "evolved-by-need"
method.
Some new Hosiery "clocked" in the lace
like Paris style, comes in a beautiful,
quality of silk-brown and gray, as we'll
as black-ideal for wear with the new
low cut shoes. Lace hose, 800; clock hose,
2.75.
MAIN FLOOR
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Congressman Andrews in
Lincoln on His Way Home

Lincoln, Neb., March 18-(Spe-
cial. )-Congressman Andrews of the
Fifth district, enroute from Wash
ing to his home in Hastings, visited
at the state house today. During
the. forenoon he visited a number
of his friends in the house chamber.
In the afternoon he was invited to
address the lower branch of the
legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Fremont Has K. of G. BANQUET

Fremont, Neb., March 1S.-(Spe-
cial. Arthur F. Mullen of Omaha,
and Father John Palabuski of Stan
ton, the latter a chaplain with the
American forces in France for sew
eral months, were the principal
speakers at the banquet Sunday ev-
ening that followed the initiation of
lease of 50 candidates by the local
Knights of Columbus lodge. The
banquet was attended by 200 per-
sons. J. Howard Heine of Fremont
was POSTMASTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
D. M. Haverly Of Omaha
Is Second to Decline
Soldiers Home Post

Lincoln, Neb., March I'D. NJ.
Haverly of Omaha. to whom was ten
dered the post as commander of the
Grand Island Soldiers home, has de-
clined to accept. He is the second
man to decline this place. The other
was ]. c. Humphrey OF Grand
Island.
Mr.. Haverly is deputy in the Of
flee of County Clerk Frank Dewey.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Navy Blue
SERGE, 2.69
Very Fashionable

7 7 is the very most desirable of. navy
L blue-and it is so delightfully."- wide
that it cuts to advantage-an added
economy.
The twill is very fine and close; the
weight light and ideal for making Suits,
Capes and Dolmans.
Every thread is wool, sponged and shrunk.
One would have to go far to find more
desirable value-withS fashionable ap-
proval and desirability to commend it
than this Serge.
81 Inches Wide, Yard, 2.69
MAIN FLOOR
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Dies After Buying Ranch

Fremont, Neb., March 18!-(Spe-
cial)-Two days tter they had
moved from Paxton to the Kimball
ranch farm east of Fremont, which
Mr.. Hughes recently purchased, Mrs.
Ray Hughes died suddenly. She
was 80 years of age and is survived
by her husband and three small
children. The body will be taken to
Randolph, Ia, for burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Purdy Candidate for
State Board, Of Control

Lincoln, March lS-(Special. y
Rep. w. l.. Purdy, Madison, has
been recommended to Governor Nc
Kelvie as, the democratic member of
the Board of Control to take the
place of Silas A. Holcomb, resigned.
1t is reported that M. c. Garrett,
a banker of Madison, is also a cam
didate for the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Fourth Dead From Coma.

New York, March 1S.-Another
death from epidemic coma or sleep
ing sickness. making the fourth to
date, was reported to the health de-
partment TODAY.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
ST h Q
Il rea S u re
Box

WAXING q NGme tOr ltSeU
If you have not seen this
unique little shop Of rare
and beautiful objects, you
should make haste to doso.
Its success is already
assured, as the enthusiasm
of the admiring public easily
attested.
If you love all that is
beautiful, artistic and
unique, visit the Treasure
Box" and see for yourself
what a delightful and fasci-
mating spot this shop has al
ready proven to be.
THIRD FLOOR
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-19
Fashion
Notes Of
New
Lingerie

THE new underwear, such
J. exquisitely dainty gar
ments for milady. The full
length boomers with the
modesty skirt, made of
flesh wash satin, with
modesty skirt of chantilly
lace and pink ribbon bead
ing, with here and there a
bunch Of French forget-me-
nots, as if any one seeing
it could ever forget its
lovliness.
Then the new Goddess"
combination Of the "Three
in One" This, too, is made
of the flesh georgette and
wash satin. The georgette
is arranged in a pleated
panel in the front and back
of the garment, the sides be-
ing Of the satin.
Then there is the "Dor-
othea" as sweet and dainty
as its name indicates. One
garment is of the flesh
georgette crepe, the lower
part falling in soft pleats of
the crepe edged with French
Val. lace, the upper part Of
surplice style with the lace
edging and dainty blue rib
bons.
Among the other new
things that are shown for
women's own wear are the
lovely black georgette gar
ments made with French
tucks and Val. edgings, with
tiny bouquets of French
flowers.
One may also purchase such
lovely little nighties of
georgette in flesh color with
square yoke effect of blue
and deeper, pink squares,
and on one shoulder nestles
a little bouquet of satin roses
in blue, rose and lavender.
THIRD FLOOR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04
THE THREE STRINGS
BY NATALIE SUMNER LINCOLN
Author of "The Nareless Man"

paled as she talked, but in an indefi-
mite something called, for. want of a
better name, personality.
I'VE were just discussing you, Mr..
Maynard" she said, catching his eye
as he again looked at her. II have
persuaded Evelyn and Captain La
Montague to take part In a Red Cross
benefit tableau and play to be given
Saturday at the Belasco, and Evelyn
wondered IL you would aid us with
suggestions"
II shall be delighted to-" was May.
nard's quick response. what are the
tableaux to be-"
Patriotic scenes and representa-
tions of our heroic Allies" explained
Marion hurriedly; she had been quick
to perceive la Montagne's restless
glances at Evelyn and his evident
anger at the prolonged tete-a-tete
which Palmer was having with her.
She raised her voice as she turned her
chair slightly nearer the sofa, II al
ready have your costume ordered,
Evelyn: your tableau will not require
much rehearsing."
"Ill ask Mother IL may take part"
replied Evelyn, glad Of an opportunity
to make the conversation general. She
recalled her confidence Of the morning
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04
BRUNODU S0Lver of Business Problems
HAROLD WHITEHEAD, Aaho
(Copyright)

gentlemen entered They introduced
themselves to Duke, who in turn made
me known to them. A quick glance of
suspicion passed between the brothers
They evidently wondered who and what
I was.
Duke noticed the look, for he said
calmly:
ITS quite all right, gentlemen. Mr..
Flint Is my confidential assistant-and
my friend He Is familiar with all my
cases. He lit his hookah and leaned
back comfortably in his chair.
A puzzled gaze at the hookah was
followed with the comment:
What is that contraption ?''
"A hookah is an oriental pipe which
passes the smoke through water, en-
abling one to have cold smoke. Ever
smoke one, Mr.. Magnus?" A long thin
coil of smoke crept snakelike from
Dukes lips as he looked at James.
mo, thank God" that gentleman fer
vently calculated. "Mr. Duke, before we
get to business. we had better see what
it will cost, and II we can afford it."
The fee, though hlgn, evidently was
satisfactory. They were big enough to
know that they paid Duke for what he
knew and not FOR the actual work he did
or them or the amount of time he gave
them.
!, Each brother asked the other to pre-
sent the problem, and finally Duke said :
Suppose Mr.. Charles tells us the facts
and you, Mr. James, correct anything
that does not represent your IDEAS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04

asittin' In my car awonderin' where
I'm at; these here foreigners are
mighty queer actin sometimes"
Palmer laughed. I'm glad Al is
leaving; 1 shaht be annoyed by his
noisy parties over my head. Here's
the elevator now, Sam, good night"
and not waiting for Sans response,
Palmer fastened after Maynard, who
had strolled down one of the wings Of
the building from the main corridor.
Which way?" he inquired, turning
about as Palmer reached him.
That further door, there" and
striding forward Palmer laid an i'm
patient finger on the bell. There was
slight delay then the door was OPEN
ed by an old colored nanny, her
black face in striking contrast ito her
snow white apron, cuffs. and collar
Can we see Mrs. Van Ness?" asked
Palmer. Say Mr.. Maynard and Mr..
Palmer" AS nanny opened the door
still further he entered the small ante.
room just as Marian Van Ness ap-
peared in the doorway Of her parlor.
There was a slight pause of uncer-
tainty in her manner, at least one Of
the men judged so, before she ad-
vanced to greet them.
Come in," she said, and led the way
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04

What part have you planned for
me, Madame Van Ness?" asked La
Montague while his eyes eagerly
sought Evelyn, who answered his
question with saucy smile.
II hear you are to sing the Mar.
seillaise,'" she said. Now, don't re.
fuse"
Refuse? II" La Montague would
have risen and gone to her, but the
pressure of Maynard's foot on his
under the table recalled the excitable
Frenchman to the fact that he and
Evelyn were not alone. II will do
anything" he announced. IL but
await orders"
THAT is what we all do these days"
broke in Maynard. He glanced at
Palmer and at La Montague; would
Palmer make the first move to go, or
was he waiting for him to do SO?
Evelyn's presence complicated the
situation; he did not wish to tell her
that her stepfather had been shot and
narrowly escaped death; nor did he
wish La Montague to leave before he
could question him as to his presence
in the corridor outside Palmer's open
hall door just after the attempted
assassination. He, himself, could not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04
The ScrOungOn,aniac

When Thomas Jones returned the
other day to his native shores and his
regulation suit of West End cut, he
was in reality a confirmed scroungo-
maniac. Poor people, as you know,
when they steal, steal. Rich people,
when STUFF is inexplicably found in their
possession, are obviously only suffering
from kleptomania. But B. e. F. men
hKe Thomas are all scroungomaniacs,
ana could get certificates to prove II if
only the price of paper was not so dear.
IN France, Thomas, once only a milf
tary medallist. had risen to be a trans.
port cook. He was a man who could
uihe french matches in gale of wind.
uiscoVer dry hrewood in a swamp,
~, make army biscuits into rissoles, or
MI up rehabilitation form correctly.
Or IN fact, do anything really useful.
.Aha MS value was appreciated accord
iusiv But over this side it was differ
ent.
oh the nrst morning after being de-
ihopped, when he went out scronnrinp
ior wood with an oatsack, eyervbodv
thought how humorous 1t was of Him
Including the corn merchant next door
lil that merchant found that the sac,,
nad been scrounged from him. Than
mere was trouble, till Thomas said n
iew words to him in Franco-B Beige.
III the afternoon Thomas was b,,sv
breaking up dog kennel, which was
saie enough, the owner being sway from,
town; but when, later, he borrowed .
can of petrol from a taxi with n sho..-
eeu driVer to help light fire, we
anew that trouble was bound 10 come.
put next day we were pleased with
ihomas. He brought back from the nj.
lotments sufficient vegetables to last q
week. So admirably done, with the true
scroungers pride In his art, that no ono
noider would be likely to know what be
had missed.
And then tine crisis occurred. Rep.
gihg ride down the street from the coal
cart men, Thomas slyly kicked off n
sackrul opposite our front door, and his
little brother, as per instructions, rushed
out to retrieve it.
COAL mark you! don't know what
you think of 1t. Oat sacks and onions
and dog kennels may be just scrounglnr.
But coal-just think OF it--coal,
We sent for the coal man. and re-
turned his property Then we called in
a doctor.
We told him the whole story.
Luhaey" he remarked. curtly, as
soon as we had finished.
Lunacy?" we cried. 'Lunacy?" All
our feelings of family loyalty in revolt
az the insult. 'Lunacy? Our Th6mas,
Just scrounglng a measly bit of coal -
NO, you" replied the medico, sourly.
you For giving the dashed stun
cack IN, Q. Sale, in London Opinion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04
THE DANCE IN THE DESERT

FTHE lion was so keen to catch Peggy
i and Smiling Teacher that he did not
zee the Bedouin galloping toward him.
When he did awaken to his peril he was
taken entirely by surprise, the Bedouin
being only a few yards away, and conf
| ing like the wind.
The lion halted his rush, and tried to
gather himself to meet the attack of the
Bedouin. He was too late. Before 'he
could do more than crouch back and
raise a paw to ward off the blow he
saw coming, the spear Of the Bedouin
was at his throat. One powerful thrust
and the spear was deep within him. 1t
was death stroke, and quickly the
great beast sank lifeless upon the sands.
= As this happened, the lioness, roaring
In fury, came dashing to the aid of her
stricken mate. The Bedouin wrenched
his spear from the throat of the lion and
whirled to meet the lioness. She launch
ed herself f1ercely at him, but he. refined
his horse sharply to one side and thrust
with his spear, catching her In the flank.
The sharp point struck home and the
lioness fell dead.
The Bedouin gave a shout of victory,
then brought his horse quickly UP be-
side Peggy and Smiling Teacher He
while they looked back in frank
curiosity.
"You have saved our lives, we thank
you !" said Smiling Teacher.
1T was but a bit of sport" answered
the Bedouin In excellent English. From
what far land comes such a beautiful
houri?' And he looked at Smiling
Teacher with bold admiration.
I'VE are from America" replied Smil-
ing Teacher.
81 had heard that its women were as
fair as the moon, but not until now did
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04
THE PROBLEM OF THE PROFIT.
SHARING PLAN
"Whar Is Profit, AnyIotU?"

TTOW I enjoyed that first breakfast at
i i the Cleft, after being away all sum-
mer in Maine
1t seemed natural to sit down to
breakfast with Bruno Duke, who, of
course, was draped in his dressing gown
Walter was as silent and skillful as
ever in serving breakfast. The coffee
he makes It's a solemn rite when
Walter makes the coffee in that funny
looking glass percolator.
] told Duke the first time ! saw 1t
that 1t reminded me of one of dads
pharmaceutical experimental things, but
when that delicious, palate-tantalizing
odor greeted me I forgot all about the
percolator and gave my attention to
what 1t produced.
And the little round corn mullins
which Mrs. lockwood makes. l never
really liked corn mullins until then-but
there. I'm taking longer to tell about
that breakfast than 1t took to eat it.
After breakfast Duke lit his hookah
and after putting for a few minutes,
said:
'The Magnus brothers are due here at
10 o'clock. The Magnus brothers,
Charles and James, are the sole owners
of the Magnus Hardware Company, job
blng hardware men,, OF Asper street, OH
Broad street, New York city.
''They inherited the business from
their father. old Ephraim Magnus. who
recently died. Now the brothers are two
progressive men, possessing very decided
opinions on anything and everything.
About two years ago Charles decided
that they owed duty to their workers
beyond paying them a weekly wage. He
decided that all workers should share in
the profits of the business for which they
worked
James came to the same way Of
thinking, so they put their heads to-
gether and evolved profit-sharing plan
which they put UP to their people-they
employ about sixty people altogether.
well, the plan, whatever it was,
didn't work, so they now want me to
help them.
= Charles is quite sure that profit
sharing is a necessity to a modern busi-
ness enterprise, while James Is equally
certain that 1t Is a shibboleth.
This much I know from letter
which they wrote me about month
ago. The whole story we are due to
hear" (the front door bell gave three
short, sharp rings) now, If I mistake
not"
He was right, for Walter promptly
appeared and asked If Mr.. Duke could
see, "two Mr.. Magnuses."
He could, SO In moment the two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04

make from $4,000 year up 1t would
take about five years to qualify for the
c. p. A. examination.
Clerks, Of course, get anywhere from
w and up, depending upon the office
that they hold. Office managers get
from $50 to $50 week. Office man
ayers of very big concerns get twice as
much. Private secretaries need in addi-
tion to a good knowledge of accounting
knowledge of stenography, letter writ
ing. office routine-they must be good
speakers-able to mix we'll with people
have a good memory and, of course
executive ability and tact.
The demand for trained accountants
Is getting greater every year, and the
probability will be that after the war
the demand will be far in excess of the
supply.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04
The Great Reward

Georgia Washingdone vas a vera eooda
man. Hees fadda, he keepa biega da
place In Washlngdone street. He hada n
grata bigga lot planta wees cherra.
peacha, piuma.. chestnntta. peauntta, an;
6anan trees He sella to rnena keepa
da stands. Gooda mana to Italia mana
vas Georga Washingdone. He bata de
irish. kicka dem way lilSa Gees S.
One tay ven Georgia, hees son. vas
deesa high, like de hoppa grass, he
takes hees litta hatchet an he beginna
10 fool round de place. He vas vera
fresh, vas ltta Georgia. Poota soon he
cutta downa de cherra tree, lika dees
Dat spoil de cheera cropa for de season.
Dan he goa around try killa de banan'
an de peanutta.
Poota soon Georga's fadda coma
round quioka. lika dees. Den he lifta
uppa hees fists. looka lka big bunch a
litta Georgia de smalfa de snoota II ne
tolda de lie. Hees eyes blaza. Iika dees.
Litta Georga he say in hees minda
Il gitta puncha, anyhow. so telia de
square thing" SO he holda up hees litta
hands lika dees, an he Gala "Tima 70
Den he says "Fadda. cutta de
sherra tree weesa mia own litta
Hees fadda he says, Coma TO de
speeka wees you !"
Den hees fadda cutta big club an
he spitta hoes hands, lika dees ~
Litta Georgia says. "Fadda / could
caughta me deda to rights"
Den de olda man he sfnila like deeo
an he tooka little Georgia righta down
70 Walt street an made him q Presi-
dent of de United states.---selected
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-04

I know it was true" answered the Be-
douin. welcome TO our desert camp.
My people are here"
Up galloped other Bedouins, dressed
like the first in flowing, gaily colore1
robes. Behind them came laden camels.
In almost the twinkling of an eve the
tents were pitched and camp-fres were
started, for night was falling swiftly
as 1t does closer to the equator.
Smiling Teacher and Peggy were treat
ed with grave hospitality by the Be-
douns, being invited 10 partake of sup
per-a strange meal made up of unfa-
miliar dishes.
The young Bedouin who had rescued
them quickly revealed himself to be
the son Of the sheik the gray-bearded
leader of the tribe. He talked much
to Smiling Teacher, upon whom the ro-
nance of the place seemed to be work.
ing a spell.
After supper the boys of the camp
put on regular circus, somersaulting,
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go without Offering to see Evelyn
home, and courtesy demanded that he
wait for her to make the first move
to leave. For all his self-control May
nard was conscious of a desire to
throttle Palmer who, having captured
the conversational ball, was keeping
1t rolling by talking every instant.
Maynard wondered il Palmer had for
gotten the errand which had brought
them there in his absorption in Evelyn
and his endeavor to monopolize her.
Maynard rested his elbow on a
mahogany table by which he sat, but
his elbow slipped on the polished sur.
face and a shower of papers, dislodged
iy his sudden movement. slid to the
floor. With quick word of apology
he stopped to pick them up, La Mon.
tagne lending his assistance.
1T is really my fault" exclaimed
Evelyn who had turned to see what
the commotion was about. IT had
no business to leave your papers there
Marian,
my papers!" echoed Marian. What
papers do you refer to, Evelyn?"
why those Captain La Montague
asked me to return to you" Evelyn
bit her lip; she had spoken hastily
forgetting that she had decided to tell
no one Of meeting La Montague In
Potomac Park that morning. Palmer
would be very likely to tell her mother
or worse. her stepfather. Again
Evelyn bit her lip in vexation.
CONTINUED TOMORROW