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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
Vote ON the School Bill.

AONS OH N1AS SC1lUUA DILL
Omaha, Feb. 26.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: House Roll Ga (the
much discussed parochial school
bill) passed the house yesterday.
A careful reading of what tran
spired at public hearings on the bill
discloses that Catholics do not OBJ
ject to reasonable state regulation
and inspection of parochial schools.
Further, it appears that the Catholic
spokesman disapprove of nuns
teaching the public schools, and that
they desire state Standardization of
classes and state tests for teachers.
Thus the sole objection to the law
as it now stands is that it may be
drastic or meddlesome when en-
forced. Some sort Of supervision
over books would appear to be as
necessary as supervision over teach
ers. That there will be no interfer-
ence with books of religious in
struction seems to be conceded. His
tory, the old battle ground of the
churches, will cause the trouble, If
anything does,
But before a cry is raised against
the republican party, let it be noted
that of Is democrats in the house IL
voted for this bill, two were absent,
and only the redoubtable Jerry
Howard voted against it. Ten re-
publican members voted may" and
the republican speaker of the house,
while voting for the bill, expressed
confidence that the senate would
make satisfactory corrections in it
before Its final passage.
THOMAS LYNCH.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
SIZE zoe lie COMMERCIAL Ice.

The effort Of the school board to change
again the location Of the High School of COM
merce from Twenty-seeond and Chicago to
Thirtieth and Cunning has brought out the ex-
pected protest. When money was voted few
years ago for the erection OF the asked-for
building, the site now owned was purchased,
but the structure did not appear. Two years
ago the board again approached the voters for
authority to issue a million dollars in bonds,
specifically for the purpose of constructing the
proposed high school. This money was voted
and with the thought in minds of most voters
that the building would go up as planned.
Last year, when the bonds were about to be
negotiated, some talk OF relocation was heard
but this was then discounted. Now it transpires
options have been taken on a site at Thirtieth
and Cunning streets, eight acres in extent. In
defense of this action it is set up that the
original site is too small. That depends of
course on what is required of it. If it be to
accommodate a building for the purpose in
view, it seems plenty large; it does not afford
the ample campus that goes with an eight-acre
lot, but ii has some other advantages.
The great Central High school plant is near
enough to the Twenty-second street location to
afford promise of such economies in operation
and instruction and supervision of the two in
stitutions that the size of the lot may we'll be
overlooked. The great campus on which the
Central High stands moreover will afford room
for all outdoor activities of both student bodies
and in point of accessibility is far superior.
The Board of Education will do we'll to dis
cover, if possible, the desires Of the taxpayers
and patrons of the schools before it goes too
far in its arrangements to purchase another site
for the High School of Commerce.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
"1cy Mitt" for Chamberlain.

Senator Chamberlain of Oregon has been
punished for his temerity in trying to force the
administration to prepare. for war prior to
April, 1917. and for his efforts to force the War
department to speed up after we had gone in.
He has been slipped the icy mitt" by the pres
ident, who can not forgive the man who criti-
cized the dillydallying of Newton D. Baker, in
December, 1917, and again in the spring of
1918. Mr.. Baker declared the war to be 5000
miles away" and acted accordingly. Senator
Chamberlain, like millions of his countrymen,
could see no reason for the cavalier attitude
of the War department, nor could he under
stand why our program should be marked by
delay and extravaganza, without a protest from
the executive. He said as much in public, and
brought out sharp rebuke from the White
House. Events proved that the senator was far
better informed as to the exact state of af-
fairs than was the president This, however,
has not served to exculpate him in the eyes Of
the great man Of the White House His fate is
a further warning to democrats not to pretend
to think for themselves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
Whent and NToisfnre-

Lincoln, Feb. 26.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: The cultivation OF
wheat was the first and most impor-
tant occupation Of the descendants
of Adam. After thousands of years
of the production Of wheat 1t APP
pears that there should be no excuse
for an utter lack of knowledge on
the subject of wheat production, and
above all for entertaining or teach
ing unscientific things.
It is an overstretched imagination
to suppose that the wheat crop is
improved when covered with half
melted snow. 1t is mistaken notion
that moisture helps to preserve or
promote the growth of wheat in the
winter time. Every fall of snow or
rain adds danger to the prospects
of the wheat crop. In regions of the
country where the ground is covered
with deep spread of snow and stays
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
Paw for Police and Firemen.

The new schedule of pay for policemen and
fremen in Omaha, based on liberal rate,
awaits only the signature of the governor to be-
come law. 1t will go into immediate operation,
and affects the pay rolls now being prepared
at the city hall While the increases allowed
are not ali that were asked, they are substan-
tial boosts. and put the pay of these men on
living wage basis. The outcome is COM
mended to the attention Of the men, as an evil
dence that sober action along orderly lines
brings far better results than would have at
tended the radical course favored by some hot
headed outside advisers short time ago. The
men have found that their cause was considered
on its merits, and that both the city commits
sioners and the legislators were willing to listen
to them, anxious to do justice rather than to
take advantage of their situation. Faithful serv-
ice els always appreciated by the public, and
while it may not always be rewarded in full
measure, the public servant with genuine
grievance does not have to resort to violence to
secure redress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

The Frost Imp seemed to go crazy.
for he let go OF the chariot. clasped
his head in his hands and spun
around like a top. all the time yelp-
ing. Xxi vi! XII VII"
The other Imps did not know what
to make of this, but a second one
seized the chariot and he, likewise,
felt the sting of the hot ray. lie let
so in a hurry. Then third and a
fourth got burned, and by that time
the Imps saw that Billy's glass was
really dangerous.
THE sun is sending his rays
down." shouted some of the more
timid Imps., But he has to send
them through that glass" shouted
holder ones. Keep away from that
glass and freeze the Rabbits"
The bold Imps darted to the front
of the Rabbit team and began to
blow their icy breaths upon the rab-
bits.
And now Peggy jumped into ac-
ton, She brought out her little
looking glass and flashed spot of
light into the eyes of the bold Imps,
The Imps were dazzled by this light
and alarmed when they saw 1t jump
ing around among them.
1.-THE suns rays are chasing u.s."
they shrieked. "Oh, how It burns!
How 1t hurns." OF course the spot
thrown by the mirror didn't burn.
but the Imps knew that the ray from
Billy's sun glass burned, so their
imaginations made them feel a hot
scorching wherever Peggy's mirror
spot touched. And as they danced
about trying to dodge the mirror
spot the chariot caught up with
them. and Billy put the real hot
spot on them with his glass. Then
they did yell!
"Burn, burn, burn, rays Of Father
SUM-" shouted Billy.
Xxi VII" yelped the Frost Imps.
"Flee for your lives. Father Sun is
burning us up. To the North Pole!
To the North Pole"
And away they went to the North
lickety- skelter, forgetting their re-
belion, and anxious only to get to
the Arctic regions where the warm
rays of the sun could not melt them.
"Hurrah!" shouted Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell. And once more he placed
his trumpet to his lips:
"Springtime, springtime with bugle
voice,
Calls to the earth: Arise! Re
joiceP"
Again there came the murmuring
trickle of Snow Elves turning into
Water Drops; again came a happy
rustling of wheat and grassy grow
ing things; again came the drowsy
whispering of awakening trees. The
whole world was arousing from its
winter nap From the ponds came
a joyful frog chant; from the air
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
RIGHT TO THE POINT.


Detroit Free Press: The millen-
ium will be here when peace is as
easy to make as war.
Washington Post: Our final
paroxysm of loathing of the Hun will
come when Joey Bernstorff comes
crawling up, offering to forgive and
forget.
Baltimore American: 1t is to the
glory Of American manhood that
there was more rush to join the Navy
when there was actual danger than
now in times OF peace.
ST. Louis Globe Democrat: Pros
perity is coming. Maybe, some day
the country will be so rich that
ladies' dresses will again sweep the
sidewalks with trails foot long.
Minneapolis Tribune: If the com
ing league Of nations should say:
Let George do it," the king OF
England, the British premier. the
premier of France and perhaps
George Creel might rise as one man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

it leaped from one high spot to an
other, but as fast as they went the
Frost Imps were faster.
GO away, or we will have the sun
melt you" threatened Billy. But the
Frost Imps only laughed.
xxi vi, the sun is in the sky, away
up high" they shouted tauntingly.
One of the Frost Imps caught hold
of the chariot. 1--WE got them" he
shouted.
Then suddenly his tune changed.
xxi vi! Ki vi! XII vii" he yelped, just
like a dog that had suddenly been
kicked. And he had good reason to
yelp, for Billy had held the sun glass
so that its burning ray shone direct
ly on his head. The ray was like
red-hot iron, and 1t melted a hole
right through the Imp's forehead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
Org of War Buying

AS more detailed figures areN made public of
The tremendous purchases by the government
Tor war purposes, the full extent of the wild
orgy Of buying becomes more apparent. And
there is no cause for wonder at the enormous
stocks OF all kinds which remain in the posses
sion Of the authorities While the war was on,
much stress was laid on the fact that civilian
experts had generously rendered their services
to help get the needed supplies. II they were
responsible for what happened, their aim seems
TO have been to find out the utmost that every
mill and factory in the land could produce and
then buy it for the government, regardless Of
the quantity needed or which could be utilized.
IL appears also, that deliveries were expedited
SO that comparatively little of the orders could
be cancelled after the armistice was signed. This
Is shown in a statement made by the statistics
branch Of the War department. issued last
week Only few of the data are needed to
make clear what happened. OF wooden stock
inRs, light and heavy, about 133,500000 pairs
were ordered since April |, 1917, and the can
cellstions were little more than " per cent.
Underwear was ordered galore, the amount
being over S6,000000 undershirts and more than
100000 drawers and the cancellations a little
over one-half of per cent Nine million four
hundred and seventy thousand overcoats were
ordered. and more than 100000 delivered, while
81 melton cloth the orders totaled over $4,000
600 yards, hardly any of which were Cancelled.
OF duck the total ordered was 202 ZOE. 900 yards,
and Of shoes 2Q645, 900 pairs. These are figures
taken simply at random. They help to show
why trade was needlessly handicapped and why
I pgetext was given for exacting high prices
New York Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
CHAPTER vi.

Milking Il Hot Tor inc Imps'
HE Frost Imps, after their first
L moment of surprise, took after
the flying chariot.
Xxi vi! What fun; We'll freeze you
as you rum" they shouted.
The Frost Imps certainly were
swift. The White Rabbits skinned
over the ground at an amazing pace,
pulling the chariot along so fast that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
Wet Spots in Washington.

Only one truly-for-sure oasis in the coming
American Sahara finds support in Washington.
All the embassies located at the national CAPT
tai enjoy rights of extraordinarily and may
stack their cellars from floor to stills with wet
goods in defiance of the amendment. In vain
will searchers and sleuths scout thereabouts.
No doubt the embassies year hence will enjoy
great popularity, and mighty few invitations will
be turned down.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Thomas Riley Marshall, vice president of the
United States is inclined to be testy as the
session draws to close He must remember
lie can not stop his fellow citizens from
laughing at Jimmy" Reeds antics any more
than the president can keep the senator's from
talking about the League Of Nations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
LINES TO A LAUGH

az suppose city men make better SOL
diers than countrymen."
IT don't see why"
LAS street car patrons they respond
automatically to an order to crowd up to
the front"-Baltlmor American.
"Where is Mary now?" Mother Mala-
prop was asked. .
'She is in Paris and she would spend
all OF her time there II she could. She's
the greatest parasite ever knew. 49,
Dallas News.
1.-THE man you see yonder Is well
known CRATER. but he is never moiested"
How is that?"
Because he's skin doctor and grating
is his speciality detroit Free Press.
Happiness is the cheapest thing in
the world" observed the Sage.
Maybe" commented the Fool. But
lots of rich men can't buy it,"-cincnnau
Inquirer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
Daily Dot Puzzle

came the ray singing Of homeward
bound birds coming from the south,
Hail. gentle Spring! oh, how
glad am that everything is waking
up" cried Peggy. And then, strange
to say, she went Unexpectedly TO
sleep herself, not to awaken until a
long time later, when she found her
self in her own bed at home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

The bill validating army contracts to the
amount Of $27OO0OO00O, has been sent to the
president. As these contracts were all verbal,
most Of them made over the telephone twenty
four hours after the armistice was signed, the
affair will one day require lot Of explaining by
the administration
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Switzerland is taking no chances on the good
behavior Of the Bavarian bolsheviki, and has in
creased its border guard The Helvetians have
not forgotten the lessons they learned from
Julius Caesar. although some Of their neighbors
apearently have
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

II the tentative draft of the league constitu-
ton gets such raking now what may we look
for when the brake is taken off and the real dis
cussion starts?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Now, then, Just what did the president say
about the Irish question? Nobody seems to
know exactly, so will Mr.. Wilson please repeat
il. loud enough for all to hear?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
.DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY

prince Bonnie Blue Bell, Peggy and
Billy. while waking the growing things in
the spring. are attacked by the Frost
Imps, who rebel against going to the
North Pole, where they beongl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Ellis u Graft has been chosen to high office
in the National Educational association, fact
of which his Omaha friends will congratulate
him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

The chairman (by right of sehiority) OF the
senate's committee on foreign relations is a
busy member just now, but does not seem to
be making much impression on the opposition,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

A lot Of painters are being kept busy mark
ing III. s." on locomotives, and in little while
they will ali have jobs again painting out the
letters. The railway administration is nothing
II not efficient and economical
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

The Princes island conference is about to be
to take part in it Where do we go from here?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Airplanes and similar vehicles landing in
Nebraska will be searched for contraband oil
Of JOY if the present bill is amended as pro-
posed Prohibition keeps pace with progress,
at right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Persons visited by the state booze hounds
have no occasion to complain that the search
was not thorough
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

The baby blizzard" almost grew into real
child Of the north wind up in the land of the
Dakotas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Jugo-Slavia has faith in the League of Ma
tions, but is getting all ready to fight for the
Daimatan coast, just the same.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Land for the returning soldier is all right
but If he has to wait for the democratic con-
gress to provide it he will never get the farm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Federal inquiry into the cost of living in
Omaha may start out with the premise that it
is high enough.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Another visitation of German u-boats is ex-
pected on the Atlantic coast, but this time they
come manned by Yankee sailors, and will be
the property of the good old U. S. A., which
will make quite a difference
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

The president could trust the democratic
congress, for he knew it would do nothing Will,
he was away.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Somebody asks if the right to live in this
country is worth the price we are paying for it..
Wait and see.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

No amount of investigation by legislative
committees in Nebraska institutions will de-
velop a scandal to match with Iowa at present,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Even the legislature can do nothing to
please the democrats. 1t is an odd world,
heiyh-hoi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Welcome, Mr. March Lion, and let us see
you turn into lambl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Omaha has plenty Of school sites but really
needs school buildings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01
~
The Day We Celebrate.

Inc Lay we Geleorate.
]. Dean Ringer, police commissioner, born
Charles S. Stebbins, assistant general auditor
of the Union Pacific, retired, born 1S48.
F. F. A. Wellman of Bliss & Wellman, born
1874.
William Dean Howells, one of the foremost
Of American men of letters, born at Martins
Ferry, O.. 81 years ago.
Louis K. Anspacher, writer of number of
successful plays, born in Cincinnati Al years ago.
Dr. ]. Ross Stevenson, president OF Prince
ton Theological seminary, born at Ligonier, Pa,
So years ago.
Aimaro Sato, former Japanese ambassador
to the United States, born 81 years ago.
In Omaha 80 Years Ago.
Seventeen offers of locations for the new
federal building have been submitted to the
government. They were opened in Postmaster
Gallaghers Office and sent on to Washington.
No. is the present site, block SO, offered at
100000. Block u.s. the Eighteenth and Far
nam square, is offered at total of 100000.
Block ia, Immediately west, calls for 100000.
A. R. Bradon, general manager of the
Equitable Life, is in the city.
Jailer Joe Miller took an insane man to the
asylum at Lincoln.
D. HI. Moffatt, president Of the Denver &
Rio Grande, passed through Omaha on his way
east.
Mr.. Samuel Finlayson and Miss Margaret
Keep were married by Rev. J. A. Henderson
and will make their home at 2424 Pierce street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

Friend Of the Soldier
Replies will be given in this
column to questions relating
to the soldier and his prob
lens, in and out of the army.
Names viii not be printed.
Ask TheBe e to Answer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-01

But suppose congress does not carry out its
orders?
Evening journal., 1919-03-20

If you have this Cooker our offer is not open. We
cannot supply more than to family But, if you
failed to get one getit now. This offer is made for one
week only. 1t cannot be repeated unless Aluminium
comes down.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20

make 1esh. simply because the assimilat.ve
organs are lacking In nerve force. And
that Is why they suffer from various dis
orders. Then again, look at the full
men and women, how nervous they get at
times. What they really need Is bitro-
phosphate 20 steady and strengthen their
nerves, 10 supply the nerve vitality that IS
missing. They too. on account Of lack OF
sufheient nerve-foree, are susceptible 20
And there are scores Of men and women
getting along In years, who are almost
physical and mental wrecks-who feel all
In despondent and have no courage 20
again try and restore the nerve Vitality
that once enabled them TO live happy. pros
Every man and woman past forty
ehould surely take bitro- phosphate tab
lets after each meal, even though the body
seems 10 have a normal supply OF flesh
red blood corpuscles and vital forces IN
the body may be on the verge Of collapse
without any apparent outward signs Put
some bitrO- phosphate into the system and
take no chances. ], for one, and probably
speak the sentiments Of other doctors, am
tients 20 come 70 me for = prescription in
order 20 obtain this valu;h and remark
ably eficacious substance. Bitro. Phosphate
can now. be obtained from druggists 10
convenient 5-grain tablet form. I advise
every one who suffers. in this or any other
what the taking OF a few Bitro. Phosphate
tablets win do and 10 report the results
TO their own physicians"
Caution-There are q great variety Of So
called phosphates. Therefore, those who
wish to test this substance should be sure
10 get the genuine Bitro- Phosphate, as dis
pensed in Wilmington by Danforth Sud all
v""d druggists.
Evening journal., 1919-03-20
WOMAN APPEALS
PRISON SENTENC L

Mrs. Elizabeth Benvenutts. OF No. 6O2
West Front street, who was convicted
In City Court last Thursday, on two
charges OF selling intoxicating liquors,
without a license and sentenced by
Judge Churchman 10 six months i'm
prisonment, and to pay a flne Of $500.
was released on Monday after James
Salisbury, her attorney, had taken an
appeal from the sentence imposed by
the lower court. The woman was re-
leased under 81 900 bail.
The woman was convicted and fined
on a like charge sometime ago. her ap-
pearance in the court, on Thursday
being the second time she had been
charged with this offense
The Court OF General Sessions will
consider the case at the May session.
ing Of the star spangled Banner" by
the school.