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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
Germany and the Peace Covenant.

Just suppose Germany does not enter the
League Of Nations; what then? For the present
the enemy nations are excluded from the pact,
and the bar is not to be lifted until the nations
within are content with the behavior of those
without In order that the League of Nations
may fulfil its destiny, it is necessary that Ger
many eventually become one OF the parties to
the covenant But the Germans have not yet
shown any desire for such membership, nor do
they evince any great interest in it, other than
as it may adversely affect them. In considering
the future, will it not be wise to make calcula-
tons against such a possible contingency as
that the peoples now excluded may decide to
remain outside, or at least not to be bound by
the terms of the covenant? 1t is matter Of
history that the Hague conventions came to
nothing because of German refusal to be bound
by them Acceptance of the principle was not
sufficient to vitalize it, nor will such action now
give life to the peace that is to come out of
Paris. The better way to secure the future is
to adopt such reasonable safeguards as are sup
ported by experience, framing any experiment
that is to be tried in such fashion as will not
leave the world helpless if it fails. Every right
thinking person in all the world wants per-
manent peace, but our dear-bought knowledge
of the German mind should teach us its work
ings are not in line with the thought that is
embodied in the League of Nations. France
has to look ahead to future where an unre-
stricted Germany is an unlimited threat, and so
she asks to be relieved if possible from the sit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

idea Of being jabbed by q poisoned
sword. So Balky Sam lodged. And
he lodged so suddenly that the Mys-
FERROUS Knight was thrown out of
his sseat. But as he fell he grabbed
Balky Sam about the neck, and so
saved himself
Neigh! Neigh! I've just
whipped an automobile, and now
I'm going to whip a tin knight and
his charger" screamed the unicorn.
Around he whirled, making after
Balky Sam. But Balky Sam was
speedy and he raced around the ring
as fast as he could gallop, with the
sword OF the unicorn just one length
away from his flank.
The Mysterious knight regained
the saddle an dturned to strike at the
unicorn with his sword Just as his
blade was uplifted he made a dis
covery that caused him to halt the
blow in midair. Instantly he chang
ed his plan of battle. He refined
Balky Sam sharply to one side, caus-
ing him to swerve, SO that the uni
corn rushed up beside him.
Then, to the amazement and alarm
of Peggy and the Birds. the Mys-
teriouss knight raised up from his
saddle and leaped upon the back Of
the unicorn.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
IN THE BEST OF HUMoR.

"My mother told me never to marry
'She did"
eyes"
ooh, how have wronged that woman!'
Judge.
Cobble-After all, 1t isn't brains II
isn't heredity, 1t isn't education, but it's
personality that counts In making q sue
cess.
Stone--Righto! What would you be- old
fellow, without personality Life.
Examiner-''Well. my good boy. can you
tell me what vowels are?''
First Boy-"Vowls, SURF Es, Of course
I can"
Examiner-"rell me, then, what are
vowels?"
First Boy (grinning at the simplicity of
the question)-"Yowls, surf Why. vowls
be chickens."--Farm and Home
did ye hear that the landlord had
lowered the rint for US, Casey?" says
Callahan.
Eye don't say SOL says Casey "wen,
suppose he thinks he'll lose less money
when ye skip without paying it."--Every-
body's Magazine.
Johnny" said the teacher to a gro
GERS 6-year-old son, "a lie can be acted as
well as told. Now If your father were to
put sand In his sugar and sell it, he would
be acting a lie and doing wrong"
That's what mother told him." said
Johnny impetuousy, land he said he didn't
care. STRAY Stories
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
CURIOUS BITS OF LIFE.

Man is the only living thing that
ever sleeps on it's back
Only one British prime minister
has worn beard-Lord Salisbury.
The United States owns fully one
llalf of the worlds stock of dia-
rnonds. A.. -
The highest ambition of a China
man is to have fine coffin and a
fine funeral.
Turkish parents punish their
naughty children by hitting them on
the soles Of the feet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Nebraska republicans promised the people
of the state they would do certain things if
given the opportunity. The people took them
at their word, and the legislators faithfully re-
deemed each pledge. 1t is this careful attention
to business that has aroused the ire of the
democrats, who promised nothing, and have
done nothing but kick
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Federal Wheat Director Barnes sees a drop
in the price of wheat not very far ahead, but
none in bread. He may be right, but he will
also hear quite howl if the public keeps on
paying famine prices for bread after the wheat
quotation has got back onto the world basis
again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
CHAPTER III.
The Horned Horse.

ING BIRDS announcement that
the boar was not the Knight
Of the Poisoned Sword caused
great excitement among the birds.
They though the Mysterious knight
had conquered his foe and won the
tourney. They all agreed that the
knight had put up good fight
against the boar, and there was
much shaking of heads among them
at the prospect of his having to face
a still more dangerous opponent.
Peggy felt the same way She
didn't want Billy. who, as she knew,
was disguised as the Mysterious
Knight, to run any more grave
chances. But Billy wasn't afraid. He
rode around the arena on Balky
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

You may have noticed that the man who
finally flew from Chicago to New York with
out stopping didn't waste time talking about his
plans. He just started his machine and made
the fight. Several morals might be pointed by
this, all of them obvious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Federal Reserve banks report great en-
enthusiasm for the Victory loan. Some of this
may be due to the fact that tits be the last of
its kind
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Contents of container" must come up to
government requirements, or trouble will ensue
for someone Short-weighting packages the
most despicable form of prohteering, has
finally been reached, and is to be done away
with %t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

IAN apple day" will mean little some
thing more to the consumer in the future, the
apple having joined with the orange groves in
combination to maintain prices and pool
profits, especially the latter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

4 If Gene Huse keeps on he will have wave
Of migration setting in towards Norfolk that
will swamp the town. Some Of them may be on
Gus Hyers pay roll too. z
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

The Limerick strikers might prohtably spend
portion Of their idle time reading Diederich
Won Knickerbocker's History of New York"
particularly the chapter devoted to an explana-
ton of the periwinkle currency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
Patrick Henrv's Home

Patrick Henry's historic home in
Halifax county, Va, has been de-
stroyed by fire. Like death and
taxes. fire is no respecter Of COM
bustible materials.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

That midnight at MONDAY effect was only
the passing sign OF old Jupiter Pluvius getting
on the Job right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Germany wants to submit the Paris treaty
to a referendum. In the end her plenipotentiaries
will find the dotted line without trouble
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Senator Sutherland has heard the call of his
constituents, and is now candidate for non1i-
nation by the republicans for. president next
year He at least has the distinction of waiting
to be asked va
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

If those tanks tear up battle line the way
they do asphalt pavement, it is easy to under
stand why the Germans caved before them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Great Britain has just borrowed 75,0O000O Pc
setas from Spain, if you want to know to what
heights neutral nation can rise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

The Turk did not have to go far when he
turned bolshevik. He had not advanced great
ways in civilized life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Mr.. Wilson cables an Illinois congressman
that he can not say when congress will be called
together, for he does not know himself Now,
go on with your checker playing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Bella Kun said he had the people with him
but he had some difficulty when it came to con
vincing the police
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

1t Keith Neville were governor yet, do yo
think the code" bill would be such dreadful
thing?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

1t might be worth while for people owning
safes to open them now and then to see if thu
contents are intact
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

conference, but to make them agree is some
thing else.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

What an awful thing it is to have lot of
republicans holding Office in Nebraska, and
them not taking orders from the Omaha Hy-
phenated 'snoutrage, all right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Another postponement Of the conference on
steel prices is announced, and maybe by the
time the board gets ready to meet the ordinary
course of trade may have answered the ques
ton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

If the transatlantic flyers do not get started
pretty soon, folks will quit paying any attention
to them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.

(king Bird challenges the Mysterious
Knight to meet the knight of the Poisoned
Sword IN combat. The Mysterious Knight
strange knight)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Il Bavaria has Topped again, if you still car
work up interest in the politics of that region
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Kansas already has in an application for
10000 harvest hands. Some of them may be
nrAded
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

Germany has decided to send ministers and
not messengers to Paris
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
i Cd AY
The Day We Celebrate.

Chauncey M. Depew, former United States
senator from New York, born at Peekskill,
N. Y. IS years ago
:. Frederic Villiers, dean Of the guild of war
illustrators and correspondents, born in Lon
don, 81 years ago.
Sir John Merry lie Sage. the veteran man
aging editor of the Daily Telegraph Of London,
born 81 Years ago.
L. F. Loree, for many years president of the
Delaware and Hudson Railway company, born
at Fulton City. ILL.,, 81 years ago.
Dr. Arthur T. Hadley president of Yale uni
versity, born - New Haven, Conn.,, 63 years
ago.
Edwin Markham. author of "The Man With
the Hoe" born at Oregon City, Ore 81 years
ago.
w. Murray Crane, former United States
senator from Massachusetts, born at Dalton,
Mass, 66 years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23
In Omaha Thirty Years AGO.

over 8OU people attended the reception given
by the Y: N. c. A. to the railroad men of
Omaha. J. B. Caldwell delivered the address
of welcome; T. H. Taylor was master of cere-
monies.
Governor Thayer is in the city, guest Of Mr..
George |. Gilbert of the police commission.
Thousands witnessed the splendid pageant
offered by the firemen in their annual parade
ment at Exposition hall was great success,
over l,2O0 persons attending. The Firemen's
Benevolent association is about $1,000 ahead
on account Of this hop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-23

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The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
The District Bill.

All In all Washington has Jared half badly IN the District
bill which has passed the House Doubtless be
bill when has passed Senate
First the salaries of school teachers and of other faithful
employees of the city, remain disgracefuly low
Second there school construction provided for de-
spite conditions prevailing from which going be
relief for years
THE of the District Commissioners called
whie subcommittee granted sI7saosI
amendment the bill reported
floor.
More important District any thing
ton of the half and half plan
hn4ncng the city:
1.-THE (onowng) appropriated of the Of
the District Of Columbia the that they sufficient
for and the remainder of Treasury
wise appropriated but the be paid from
the United States shall be onehalf
EXPENSES"
That Of elastic provision,
outof the Federal Treasury 1t likely that
mohey in the Treasury otherwise
budget gaining Roadway and long period
Coigress Therefore well the fact that Congress
shall pay all its Of local
"a fight will be made in the Senate knock
aboshng the hsandhalf But doubtful if will
survive conference Washington has
hskandhalf plan is dead 1t might well make
to keep a losing fight
The abolition Of the half andhalf mmeasuraby
the fight OF the city for Congress
for oa home-rue
Aermen If all municipal expenses out o
owh pockets Washington
herown That sequel
to he situation
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
OBJECTS TO WET PARADE
Herald Correspondent Claims Flag
Day" Would Be Desecrated.

Edntor The Washington Herald:
Labor proposes demonstration'
men and women 100000 strong, IN
parade before Congress on Flag
Day." for light wines and beer
The Washington Herald thus puts
1t to the public. AS one of the pub
lie, I protest against the desecra-
tion of Flag Day for the base pur-
poses OF beer parade. PATRIOTISM
calls for protest from all good citi-
zens. II the beer and wine deVotees
cannot bolster and win their cause
without desecration of Flag Day they
deserve to lose.
The publication that 100. 600 men and
women will march in body TO tne
front steps of the Capitol in reminder
to Congress of its duty to the beer
devotees Is pernicious propaganda OF
the whisky interests. There will not be
one hundredth' of 100000. if, indeed.
any at all, and Congress cannot be
intimidated. 1t Is absolutely absurd
In its happening. 1t would be one
of the best arguments against max
ing the National Capital manufac-
turing center. It would mean pes
tering of Congress-noxious to peace.
to morals. to society: mischievous.
corruptive. destructive to the gen.
eral welfare. The prophetic vision
Of the fathers foresaw and provided
against it. Money-mad profiteers and
the otherwise commercialized and the
unthinking are buckjumping for IT,.
Which shall be our guard. the fathers
or the buckjumpers?
The whisky and allied interests are
using labor for their own aggran-
dizement. If labor is so easily led
astray 1t should avoid desecrating the
sentiment of Flag Day. In using
Flag Day for parades for beer. labor
belitties itself, and courts adverse
criticism.
Over In Baltimore the other day
the whisky interests tried te desc
crate Memorial Day with a parade
for whisky, beer and wine. The good
people of Baltimore. the G. A. R.
and othsr patriots rose en- masse
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
AN OLD CAR LINE TALE.
Mark Hanna Led Ancient Fight to
Protect Profits.
Editor. Washington Herald:


Editor. Washington Herald:
1 note in my copy of The Herald
that the citizens are justly indig-
nant because of the action of the
Public Utilities Commission in
granting the right to the W. r. IL
K. Co. to charge an additional 2
cents to all passengers receiving
transfers.
The pertinent remarks of Attorney
Henry E. Davis undoubtedly express
the sentiments of all patrons of the
street railways, and the matter of
increased fares should cali forth the
united protest of the citizens of
Washington
In the early SOS, possibly twenty
six years ago, a bill was introduced
in the Senate Of the Ohio Legisla-
ture to compel the street railway
companies of the state to put vesti-
bules on their cars TO protect the
nIotormen. The bill was referred TO
the Senate Committee on Labor, and
the writer was. present at all the
hearings held by the committee.
The railway companies then. as
now, claimed that ;,,e earnings
were not sufficient TO Istify the ad-
ditional expense. The opposers OF
the bill were led by that ablest OF
ohio finsnciers. Marcus A. Hanna
The matter was thoroughly threshed
out before the committee and IL
was shown, conclusiveiy. that the
entire expense in operating the lines
including wges of all employees
expense of ALI repsirs ana eli ofhe,
incidental expenses in operating the
railways cost cents per mile. All
receipts, above the 3 cents per mile
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

We're available for the payment OF
dividends.
of course at this time. when we
talk in billions. the writer realizes
that the above statement OF facts
will be ridiculed by the defenders
of cur railways: but, nevertheless.
having heard all the evidence IN
the Ohio case. and having witnessed
the ringing up OF more than 100
fares in the rush hours of travel.
by the conductors, in a single mile
of running he is certainly excus-
able for wondering how our Puo-
lie Utilities Commission arrive at
the conclusion that the Washington
public must be subjected to this ad-
ditionsl raise OF cents by these
pronteering corporations in order
that dividends may be paid on
stock. a large per cent of which.
many citizens believe. is aqua.
GEORGE IDEN.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
NEWSIE NOTES.

A sane. constructive and illuminat-
ing view Of present world problems
and the future of this countrA to-
gether with suggested plans Tor re-
construction along semi-socialistic
lines IL given by Charles Edward
Russell in his new book. After the
Whiriwind" (Doran).
A complete narrative of the Twen-
ty-sixth Division entitled with the
Yankee Division in France will be
published by Little, Brown & Co. In
June. The book Is written by +. p.
Sibley Of the Boston Globe, who was
the only correspondent with this New
England division throughout its ser
vice in France.
THE Prelude to Bolshevism"-a
book just published by Dodd, Mead
q Co. forms 70 narrative not only OF
great intereA: but OF permanent his
torical value, since 1t Is the work Of
Kerensky. former Prime Minister of
I.ussia, and describes very graphical
ly the Kornilov rising. the first chap
ter In the drama Of Bolshevism.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
SUNDAY. JUNE g. 1919.

Copyright, 1873. by the Mcclure Newspaper
Although the Sun rules strongly for
good today. Jupiter and Uranus are
adverse.
1t is an auspicious rule under which
to visit friends and relatives. but a
most unfortunate one for talking
business or making plans that relate
to commercial projects.
The clergy are subject to a sway
making for unresponsive congrega-
tions and critical attitudes Of mind.
Great changes in the churches are
foreshadowed. and the passing of the
old order OF things among the Protes-
tant denominations. A new leader and
teacher Is prophesied.
While the religious instinct is
quickened by certain experiences OF
war. there Is always a reaction that
leads away from established creeds.
the seers declare. and they predict
the growth of many new cults and
the spread Of spiritism.
There is sign read as threaten
ing 10 a banker or famous American
financier.
Extravagance and waste will be
combated by public movements dur
ing the next few months. the stars
indicate. The introduction of foreign
methods of conservation is pre-
dicted.
The planets believed to affect ad-
ministrative efforts OF every sort are
held to have encouraged loss through
lack of thrift. Revelations touching
the use Of public funds are fore
shadowed.
There Is . sign read as indicating
the cell Of the earth. and this may
cause many to seek farming as a yo-
cation. A desire to own land will
be evident as one Of the reactions
after the war.
Warning is given that the planetary
influences which create q tendency
toward vanity and exaggeration are
strong.
Boa STIFFNESS may be noticeable
among persons who have stayed at
home during the war. for the aspects
governing fighting men have been
those that cause silence.
Persons whose birthdate II Is have
the augury of an active and success
full year. Extraordinary care in safe
guarding money should be exercised.
Those who are employed will benefit.
Children born on this day are likely
to be generous and Trustworthy. These
subjects Of Gemini may be reckless
and careless in money matters.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
Our Mail Bag
3 NUTS IN A SHELL.
They Would Breathe If They Had
Space to Do So.


Editor The Washington Herald:
o. cruel fate. oh, profiteers. oh. land
lord. pity us!
We're getting tired and downright
mad-just ready for a fuss!
Our little room beneath the roof. shut
in on every side.
Is just ten feet from wall to wall and
sixty inches wide
Oh. listen for a moment. please. ana
heed our mournful cry:
We haven't room enough to brea the,
SO we must surely die:
And IL We cuss the roof flies of and
lets the sunshine in,
And IL we laugh the walls push out
we dare not even grin.
And IL We eat enough to live. we can
not all get in;
I s'pose the room was only made for
bones and empty skin.
And IL we speak a word or two We
must get in the hall.
And it has only room for one. and
that one must be small.
And when at night We go to bed
without a word OF prayer.
A happy family are we've have no
room for care.
We haven't room enough to dream, or
snore in decent style;
We just stretch out across the bed
and all lie still awhile.
A sardine lives in Paradise compared
with how we live;
A hand within a new kid glove has
loads of room to give:
A nut within it's hull may think II
has a tale to tell,
But ! have told the woeful tale OF
three nuts in a shell