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Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
Call of the Wilderness

People from the east come to Seattle,
sense our invironment. and wonder why any
one here should ever desire vacation when we
live in mere fringe of civilization virtually
embosomed in elemental nature. There is
something in the comment; our everyday grind
loses much of its WEAKNESS in the bright Skies
the inspiring air, the outlook upon sea and
mountains and the perennial verdure that are
our privileges. Nevertheless, like the boy wait
ing hopefully and expectantly at the circus
trance about this season of the year, when our
city environment is most alluring, we long to
be free Of our obligations and into the heart of
the big show around us.
To the weary city man, yes, and the women
and children, the woods and the beaches are
beckoning. They want nothing more insstenty
lust now than to be rid of the clamps of civili-
zation, and into their old clothes-free to ex-
plore the woods and streams, to wander upon
the sandy beaches, to hear the roll of the waves
or the pounding of the surf, to dig clans, to fish
to the hearts content, to paddle about in
canoe, and idle the dreamy days away in doing
what one wants to do, and not what one must
do; to live in the heart of natures wonders with
out botherng ones head with what life is all
about, but absorbing it in thankfulness and con-
tent, without questioning the why's or the
wherefores-Seattle Post -Intelligencer,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
Leonardo Tr1ly American

The four hundredth anniversary OF the
death Of Leonardo da Vnci has lately passed,
and no one in this country needed it. This is
regarded by one of our Italian contemporaries
as an instance OF American neglect of all things
not American. But it may be answered that it
is Americas practice to note the anniversary OF
birth rather than that of death. lust the same,
it must be confessed that the story of Leonardo
is not so we'll known to all Americans it
should be. Everybody, indeed, knows about
the Mona Lisa and most people know about
The Last Supper, but our rising generation has
never had held before it the amazing picture of
Leonardo as scientist thinker, a prophet
and an achiever of material progress.
He was truly American in his versatility and
in his faith in the mastery of science. No man
who was wise in so many ways had ever risen
tleties of woman's smile as one else could
was the greatest constructing engineer of his
time; and from his profound medtatlons on
philosophy he looked up to see, in imagination,
the airplane in the sky. His curious and pro-
phetic anticipation Of man-flight, indeed, would
alone entitle this amazing Florentine of the
fifteenth century to some especial recognition
from Americans in this four hundredth year
after his departure from the earth which he
made nobler place for men to live in.<
1t will be surprising if some day there does
not grow up in this country Leonardo cult,
founded not on admiration for his genius as a
painter, but that dauntless all-inclusiveness
of his constructive mind, which must especially
appeal to nation which is making more Pro-
team intellectual attempt than any other ever
made.-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
RAILROAD PROBLEM PRESSING.

Demands of railroad employees for increased
pay tend to stimulate consideration of the sit
uatior of the transportation industry. For
many months the railroads have been the OBJ
ject of rather lackadaiscal interest. the fact
that the control is in the hands of the govern
ment and that the deficit in operating expenses
is being met from the public Golfers serving to
deaden concern as to their predicament. But
the future must be considered. According to
Mr.. Wilson's message of last December, in less
than FIVE months the railroads are to be restored
to corporate ownership. What will happen
then?
1t is not enough that an increase in rates is
proposed as temporary expedient to enable
payment of higher wages to employees. Busl-
ness must be on better basis than has existed
since the government took hold Of the rail
roads. 1t is admitted that much of the dis
turbance is incident to the war, but the urgent
demand of the government for service is now
over and the work Of readjustment should be
we'll under way. This does not appear to have
started.
This is the most serious phase of the do
mestic problem of reconstruction. The wage
question is merely incidental to the greater
task of restoring the industry to its efficient
serviceability to renew public confidence in
railroads as property in which to invest, and
to provide the immense supply Of capital that
will be required to re-establish the several sys-
tens under their corporate ownership. The
answer will have to be found within the next
five months
The prosperity of the entire country is
wrapped up closer than ever in the transporta
ton industry. So far the experiment of gov
ernment ownership has proved extremely ex-
pensve as we'll as inefficient. Unless the ut
most care and wisdom are employed, the return
of the roads is apt to prove more expensive
and disturbing than their seizure.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
BRIGHT AND BRIEF.

China produces an odorless onion.
A salmon has been known to
produce 100000 eggs.
An apron is the first article of
clothing mentioned in history.
Sailed whale meat is considered a
great delicacy by the Japanese.
More than 10000 gallons of milk
ere consumed daily in London.
In Italy mulberry leaves are pre-
served in cold storage as food for
silkworms.
Hindoo babies are named when
they are twelve days old, usually by
the mother
Cabbages and carrots were un-
known until about the middle OF the
18th century.
Ale was used as a beverage
several centuries before the begin
ming of the Christian era.
Kid gloves, with handpainted
backs, were once a great craze In
some of the European countries.
A chimney 115 feet high will
sway. without danger, as much as
10 or - inches In a strong wind.
London's telephone and telegraph
wires extend 73,50O miles overhead
and $4,000 miles beneath the
ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
THE CALL OF THE NIOBRARA

On Nebraska northern border
In land Of growth and order,
Here am l fair Natures daughter,
Strong and willing Running Water.
Here for ages I've been running
Waiting, waiting for the coming
OF my chance to SHOW my power
In the great Electric hour.
In a narrow vale I'm lying
With a current fairly flying,
With a volume fully able
Trains to speed and light to cable. =
With impatient strength I'm signing,
Longing for the luck of trying.
Fretting in my deep displeasure.
Chatting, raging without measure.
So ! cut away my borders.
So revel in disorders
That the men may give DER farming
For Electric power charming.
When you Eear my white caps roaring
'Tis my anger loud imploring,
For I'm thinking Of the humming
OF the mills that should be running
My ambition is high reaching.
For the eastern streams are teaching
How to raise up thriving cities,
Also irrigation bitches.
Here then I am ever lying.
For my coming greatness signing.
Seek you Fortune, wait you on her
Here is money, here Is honor.
Use my might In fullest measure,
Stay with dams my wasting treasure.
Stay and use and sell and send it,
All you can will never end it.
So I sing my song of Power
Coming In later hour.
Niobrara, Running Water,
Natures strong and ready daughter
N H. BLACKMER,
Donowi Boyd County. Nebraska,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
Danger Zones in Married Life.

An Omaha Judge, whose long experience
gives him a right to speak, is Of the opinion
there are three danger zones in the sea of
matrimony. The first of these comes after
two or three years, the second after thirteen
or fourteen years. and the third after twenty
five or twenty-six years. 1t will be noted the
Judge has not laid down hard and fast boun-
daries for these zones, although he does in
dicate with some certainty the periodicity of
domestic discomfort. His deductions, which
seem warranted by his observation, may be of
service to students in enabling them to reach
more definite conclusions as to divorce. With
the dangerous times fairly outlined, and the
possible causes understood, the steps leading
to safety ought also to be shown. If course
can be charted that will lead the family bark
across the rough waters or through the treach-
erous currents that surround it at these critical
points, and married people be induced to steer
by the markings given them, divorce courts will
lose lot Of business. But the great trouble is
that human nature remains perverse, and family
quarrels are seldom if ever conducted accord
ing to rules. So exact knowledge on part of
sociologists will be of little help in the way of
lessening the activity of the equity courts as
aduncts to Dan Cupids.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
South American Hides Coming.

One of the excuses given for the high price
of shoes in this country is that ships are not
to be had to carry hides from South America,
and that thousands of tons of skins are rotting
down there because they can not be shipped.
1t is true that shortage of shipping has ex-
listed on the South American trade routes be-
cause of the employment Of vessels between
the United States and Europe. Vessels under
the American flag have chiefly been employed
in bringing soldiers back from France. How
ever, that rush is over and number of big
cargo carriers and transports have been as
signed to the South American trade. In June,
though hides were imported from South Amer
lean countries, chiefly Argentina, to the amount
of $500 tons. This includes skins Of all sorts
reported to the Department OF Commerce, but
mainly consists of beef hides and sheep pets.
Shortage Of leather may be the cause for the
increase in the price of shoes, but the shortage
is not due solely to inability to bring in hides
from South America
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
MUCH IN LITTLE,

Salt used to be the ordinary
money Of the Abyssinians.
Work will be begun at Leeds on
general scheme for placing all
telephone wires in England under
ground.
A recently invented textile for
undergarments stretches lengthwise,
put not across the weave of the
material.
More than 151. 900 tons of crude
peat were produced in the United
States last year, exceeding the best
previous year by about Sc per cent.
Thirty or 40 years ago visitors to
New York used to climb to the top
OF the Trinity church tower to see
the city, which lay at their feet
In general, the cranes and harbor
facilities at Ostend have not been
Systematically wrecked as at Zee
brugge. Ostend can resume COM
mercial activity in a few weeks,
though complete restoration will re-
quire months. The entire surround
ings have been changed until they
nave the appearance of vast fort
Porto Rico is about 100 miles long
by 40 miles wide, and autobus lines
furnish satisfactory service in cover
ing the sections of the country
where railways are not available.
For the benefit of tourists and
others a daily automobile service
connects San Juan, on the north,
with Ponce, on the south of the
island, a run of five hours.
All restrictions on the importa-
ton into India of any American
manufactures or products, with the
execution of gold and silver coin or
bullion and cocaine, have been re
moved. Importation of cocaine and
allied drugs is forbidden at all times
except under a license granted by
the chief customs officer at the place
of import. The importation of gold
and silver coin and bullion is re.
stricted in that the government OF
! india reserves the right to purchase
| all imDortations of same.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
About Constitution

Omaha, Aug. Ito the Editor
of The Bee: No constitution can fill
its proper place in this age that does
not express Democracy.
Prohibition and commands
should be at minimum and the
document confined, so far as Ian
guage will permit, to clear state
ment of principles.
Legislation should be left to the
legislature.
Such necessary definations and
limitations as are specified should
be concise and clear, and should
in all estimates provide for grow
ing state.
Abose all, 1t should be impressed
upon the constitution makers that
it Is the voice of the people that
govern.
We have numerous demonstra-
tions of the power Of public opin-
ion securing it's will, constitutions
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Ours Is a government of law, how
ever, and temptation to be lawless
should not wilfully nor negligently
be put in the way therefore. Con-
stitution makers should remember
that they are not infallible. They
should see to it that the oppor-
tunity of amending or revising their
work and correcting their mistakes,
as they develop, is comfortably pos
sible.
am interested in changing our
tax laws | would want it done
only at the behest Of majority Of
the voters. To have that express
sion thwarted by some foolish pro-
hibition in the constitution, or pre-
vented from becoming law because
some outworn method was specified
in the constitution, would be in
my judgment a crime.
Our state is to experience tre-
mendous growth. The ideas of the
world are in fluX, Let us keep
sane and at the same time forward
looking ready to improve our ma
chinery of government by the adop-
ton of demonstrate methods,
not stunning them simply because
our grandfathers didn't know about
them. WIN. F. BAXTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Wheat Dictator Barnes has bethought him
self of way to help out. He will permit wheat
to be sold at market price, and the government
will absorb the difference up to $2.26. What
did the last congress make appropriation
of billion and quarter for, if it were not to
accomplish this very thing?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Which reminds us that just after his election
Mayor Smith publicly proclaimed that he had
but one ambition, which was to make Omaha
"a strikeless city" and that there would be no
strikes in Omaha while he was mayor. We
have no doubt he really meant it and is only
now coming to realize what joke he played
on himself
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Chairman Cummings of the democratic ma
tional committee spent whole day in Omaha
attending party talk fest at which he did most
OF the talking and then straghtway reported
to Washington that he found public sentiment
exactly as he wanted to find it. The ostrich
also sticks his head in the sand and persuades
himself that no one can see his posterior
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Don't overlook the fact that the president
had democratic congress at his beck and call
up to March 4 last and that if anything in the
way of needed legislation was neglected, the
democrats cannot shift the responsibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

For three months President Wilson per-
sistently refused to call congress in extra ses-
sion and now he objects to the lawmakers taxi
ing recess of few weeks. Some folks just
can't be satisfied
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The president will now have another
chance to redeem himself and help repeal the
foolish daylight saying law that saves nothing
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The made-n-Pa stockingless fad has made
its appearance in Omaha. We're for that fo
two reasons, one being its economy.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Herb" Hoover says we need revival of
the war spirit. If he will look about he may
discover quite bunch of his fellow citizens all
ready to take the war trail after the profteers.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Belgium is going to cut out hard" liquor
but it is not so far from there to Holland
where the schnapps still flow.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The Kenyon Kcndrck bills are not es-
pecially popular at the stock yards, but it was
not expected they would have much support
there,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The Second division will soon be with II:
and then we can get some frst-hand informa
ton regarding doings at Chateau Thierry.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Japan is reported to be willing to give
Korea civilian rule now but the Koreans are
asking independence. This also comes under
the fourteen points.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The latest boost in price of milk is not al
legged to be due to shortage in feed, which may
console the consumer somewhat.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Nebraska IS No. ID on the list Of states rati-
flying the suffrage amendment, and only twen-
ty-two more are needed now
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

You will have to admit that Governor Nc
Kelvie made good use of the legislative record
of some insurgents"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

prohteers Here is place where there shoult
be room for all
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The way to suppress unnecessary noises is
to suppress them.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
IN THE BEST OF HUMOR.

Fond Mother-I hope that the youni
Daughter--No, mother. He only thinks
he does,--Penn State Froth
"Mrs White, have you been intro
duced to Mrs Galore %
"Oh. yes, eight or nine times but ]
shall be charmed to try again."-Judge.
The Diner-How did l order my eggs?
The WRtress-Well. you. wasn't any
wilis-Bump claims to be very
strong minded man.
Gillis: That's right. When Bump tells
his wife to do a thing he does it.-Life.
Miss de Jones,Are you musical Profess
Professor Paddyrusky-oh. yes, but II
you want to play don't mind my feelings.
Philadelphia.
IT'S your husband having any luck with
his garden?"
"Oh. yes He got a sunstroke mad col
lected 5000 from a health insurance.
Boston Transcript.
WELL" said the first club man. 1--WE
may have to drink water pretty soon."
Water"
YOU with your napkin.
Courier journal.
"Whats bolshevists? ?"
"Folk that start fres!"
'Then, thank guidness! My John'll
never be yin, for If there's man wha
hates gettin' up an startin' the fire it's
him. Scottish American.
But are you sure your wife don't mind
you bringing me home to take pot-luck?
quite sure, old chap, Why. We were
arguing 1t out for nearly half hour
this morning. ."-London Passing Show.
The chauffeur had been hailed into court
for running down pedestrian.
"Your Honor" said the chauffeur, "it
was all my fault. The pedestrian was not
to blame"
And the poor Judge dropped dead
Pearsons Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03
TO-DAY
The Day We Celebrate.

lie Duy we NSicpEupC'
o. w. Dunn, the lumber man,
bobrn 1870. X
King Haakon VII. the present
occupant Of the Norwegian throne,
born in Denmark, AZ years ago.
Cardinal Serafini, prefect Of the
propaganda, born in Rome, 81
years ago.
Archbishop Pietro Di Maria.
apostolic delegate to Canada and
Newfoundland, born In Italy, 81
years ago.
Earl Of Aberdeen, who served
as governor general Of Canada
1S93-9S. born 70 years ago.
Former King Constantine OF
Greece, now an exile in Switzerland,
born In Athens, 81 years ago.
DIR. Augustus H. Strong. president
emeritus Of Rochester Theological
seminary, born at Rochester, N. r.,
SO years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
C. H. Dewey has returned from
trip to Alaska. On the steamer
from Seattle were the Alger party,
Judge Thurston and wife and w.
V. Morse and family.
A garden party was rendered BY
the bachelor members of Metro.
politan club to Miss Cora Bendit
niece of Mrs. George Heyn.
Charles J. Westerdahl has re-
turned from three months trip
to Europe.
The Ladies' Assembly of the
knights of Labor gave a reception
at the hall, 1914 Dodge street.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The hobo never did like baths, even when free
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

IT'S your husband having any luck with
his garden?"
"Oh. yes He got a sunstroke mad col
iected 5000 from a health insurance.
Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Wilis-Bump claims to be very
strong minded man.
Gillis: That's right, When Bump tells
his wife to do a thing he does it.-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Miss de Jones-Are you musical, Profess
sor Paddyrusky?"
Professor Paddyrusky-Oh, yes, but X
you want to play don't mind my feelings.
Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

The Diner-How did l order my eggs?
The Wltress-Well. you wasn't any
too polite about it!-Harvard Lampoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Fond Mother-I hope that the youna
man never kisses you by surprise.
Daughter-No, mother He only thinks
he does-Penn State Froth.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

Mrs. White, have you been intro
duced to Mrs. Galore ?''
"Oh. yes, eight or nine times; but ]
shall be charmed to try again."-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-30
Complete Plans for
Discharge Of Men in
Army Of Occupation

Coblenz, March M.-fRy the As
ISOLATED Press.) The anneuaee-
ment by the War department. OF its
intention to send from the United
States volunteers enlisted for use in
replacing members Of the "perma-
nent army Of occupation" who de.
sire to leave the service, reached
Third army headquarters yesterday,
The announcement was made by the
Apartment to allay unrest among
TIL regular army divisions, which
are due for requirements, and which
contain large percentage Of men
who volunteered fer the Duration ct
the war, and among national guards
men who are eager to return home
as soon as possible.
A plan is being worked out for
the segregation inte the regular
army divisions of the army OF es-
cupation of regular officers and such
of other officers as desire to remain
in the regular army service. The
department, by this means, eantem-
plates relieving as soon % feasible
those reserve and national guard eff
6cers who desire to return to the
United States for business or other
reasons.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-30
German Strikers Seek
Disarmament of Police

Copenhagen, Marsh @.-fhe
strikes in the Ruhr industrial region
are extending, according to dis
patches from Essen today. Thirty
thousand men are reported out.
At a meeting of the strikers at
Langendreer, near Dortmund, on
Thursday, demands were fermulat
ed, including the formation of
revolutionary werkmAa's guard, the
establishment Of political and eco
nomie relations with the Russian So
Wet government and the disarma-
ment OF the police throughout Ger
many,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-11-07

Nevada-Pecan ranch of / ,493 acres
sold for $126,905.
Steelville-$250,OO good roads bond
issue carries.
N. Kansas City-Work begun on
$175,000 Waggoner Paint and Glass
factory.
Kansas City-Contract let to erect
$348, 900 one-story twenty-room school
building.
Higginsville-Plans to oil pike from
Marshall to Kansas City.
St. Joseph-Grain Belt Mills to erect
$4,000 warehouses.
Hollister--Drilling for oil in Tur-
key Creek bottom.
Monroe City-Midvale Oil and Re-
fining Co. puts in $4,000 oil drilling
machinery for tests in this county.
St. Louis organizes against mud
roads and log shanties.
Kansas City boosting home build
ing company.
Excelsior Springs - Negotiations
completed for erection of modern
bathing institution to cost $125,000.
Joplin News-Herald: The worst
enemy of organized labor is the radical
who is permitted to become part of
organized labor. The one is part Of
America, the other is an enemy of all
that America means.
More than 100000 of the Jackson
county road fund spent, and only
about seven miles of new macadam
roads finished.
Cattle movement boosts deposits in
Kansas City banks. Increase at one
exchange in past 60 days is $1O,O0O,-
900.
Joplin-Big demand for lead ore
causes hike of SO ton in prices; zinc
producers holding out for $3.50.
Burris Henkins in Kansas City Post:
After all, the main thing lacking in
America is willingness to work, and
work hard. Everybody wants short
er hours and higher pay and as little
work as possible. On that basis, we
shall never compete with Germany or
Japan.
Kansas CityADreyfoos hotel chang
es hands and will be extensively i'm
proved.
Kansas City-Old Vine Street Re-
formerly converted to drug addicts
hospital.
Board approves min road projects, to-
falling 95 miles, to cost 81 ,039,314.
Webb City-good vein of ore struck
at depth of 7 feet.
Craig-Many new buildings in pro-
gress.
Kansas City--Kitchenette Apart
ment hotel spent $4,000 enlarging
building.
Brookfield to have a new publica-
ton, "The Booster"
Kansas City-After years of delay,
work started on 23d street viaduct, to
cost $750,000.
Kansas City-Due to movement Of
cattle and grain, city banks increase
S30,000,000 in sixty days.
Brunswick--New cooperative gro
Gerry store opens to public
Galatin to have new modern thea
tire building. N
Richmond--Election called to vote
81, 100000 bonds for ITO miles high
way in Ray county.
Kansas City-Old building at 9Th
and Walnut to be replaced by modern