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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Paying the War Bill.

The French government has just completed
details of a scheme for levying tax on capital,
whereby to meet the cost of the war. This is
also to be adopted in Germany, and may per-
haps be found necessary in Great Britain. The
French propose to distribute the levy over
long term of years, that the burden will not fall
too heavily on the present generation, but the
situation is one that will challenge thought. In
America tax on income is as yet ample to meet
government requirements, although the
enormous loans that have been foated within
the last two years made considerable impress
sion on capital Financiers are just beginning
TO realize how heavily the demands Of the war
bore upon the resources of the world. Ener-
getic application Of productive powers will
restore the wealth destroyed, but it will be many
years before any of the nations will have ac-
cumulatsd real and not merely constructive
surplus. Our advantage is in having capital
but little touched, and an income sufficient to
meet our bills. This, however, is contingent on
lessening Of public expenditure and encourage
ment Of private enterprise. The war bills viii
be paid, but not through the process Of ac-
cumulatinE enormous peace time expenses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
An aAlibin Ear the Kaiser.

Macmillan Hardin, the courageous editor of
Die Zukunft, comes out in an unexpected role,
that of defender of the kaiser. He says Viii
helm was helpless in the hands of the schemers
at the beginning Of the war, but was instru-
mental in keeping it going after start had
been made.
1t may be true that the German emperor
personally was opposed to the plan of the
junlsers, although nothing material has de-
veloped to support the assertion. On, the
other hand, the task of persuading him to as
sent to program, the successful outcome of
which would have so greatly fostered his pride
and increased his personal prestige, could
hardly have been difficult Hardin's special
plea for the Hohenzollern will not win for hir,
any sympathy
Nor does his comment on the attitude of
the German people ring true. If the masses
there were misled, it was of their own volition.
They confidently looked forward to an easy
triumph over other nations. and to future Of
prosperity at the expense Of conquered vic
TINS If, now that the war has definitely gone
against them, they still refuse to accept the
verdict Of events, it is because of that quality
of self-pity that blinded them from the day
when they realized that the world was leagued
against them and that defeat must be theirs.
Persistence in this mood will retard recon
struction in Germany. Until the people over
there frankly admit to themselves that their
course was wrong, and set about courageously
to retrace their steps, they will be out of tune
with the world. German regeneration is not now
so much a question Of physical as Of mental
process. Providing "alibis" for the late kaiser
or for the nation over which he ruled, will help
none
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

NJ. Clemenceau has deemed it necessary, or
at any rate judicious, to add to the official de-
NAL already made by the French government,
his personal assurance that the Americans have
not had to pay trench rent" or rent for the
ground where their dead are buried. He knows
that lies, once well started. go far and are hard
to overtake. The origin of those particular
stories is as yet unknown, but there is a warrant
for the suspicion that they are part of the effort
uaking in various quarters to create ill-will in
American minds against the allies by any con-
venient method that malicious ingenuity can
devise.
AS for the tales about comparisons adverse to
the French made by American soldiers stationed
in Germany, the premier contented himself with
saying that he did not believe American judg-
ments could be so superficial or so unjust. His
confidence is highly complimentary. and one
must wish, rather than hope that it has been in
all cases, deserved.
His defenses of his own countrymen from
the current charges of extortion was in effect
what the lawyers call Sin confession and avoid
anre" Had he known all that is known here
and been less courteous than he is. M. Glenn
enceau might have said that it was not in France
that the American soldier was first the victim
Of more or less ruthless prohteering on the part
Of ''the natives" He chose to explain the over
charging of our soldiers in France as the result
of the spelling" Of French tradesmen. and inn
keepers by the lavish expenditures by our tour
lists in years past That theory serves as well
ais another to excuse human popularity every
where manifested in some degree.-New York
Times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

m from an all~winter's nap, to be
thumped on the head, thrown into a
lake and then be grabbed by a big,
hungry fish," the bear howled
Billy turned his flash on the bears
head.
It's Lonesome Bear" shrieked
Peggy in delight. This is where he
has been hiding all winter"
Don't be afraid" shouted Billy to
tho Giant. TITS only Lonesome
Don't be afraid. Lonesome Bear,
it's only the Giant of the Woods"
added Peggy, She had TO explain
the situation to the Giant, because,
OF course, he couldn't understand
animal talk like she and Billy.
We'll, tell him to get me out of
here quick, because I'm tired" an
swered the Giant.
IF he isn't a fish and isn't trying
to eat me, of course I'll get him OUT"
growled Lonesome Bear heading for
the farther end of the cavern. The
Giant still chung to his tail, for the
Giant was so weary he couldn't
swim another stroke. Lonesome
Bear had tumbled into the pool just
in time to save him from drowning.
Lonesome Bear towed the Giant
into a hole in the rocky wall and
both disappeared. They were gone
SO long that Peggy and Billy began
to get a bit nervous. But after a
while there came a scrambling noise
from the tunnel where Lonesome
Bear had been asleep and the bear
dragged the Giant out on the shelf.
Tell Lonesome Bear I'm much
Obliged to him for saving me, even
il he did almost scare me to DEATH"
said the Giant Then. tired as he
was, he turned his attention to the
gold IN the roof OF the cavern. "TFoW
are we going to get it?" he asked
"You might climb the walls" sug-
gested Prince Bonnie Blue Bell.
And break my neck; no, thank
you" said the Giant
cor fly" suggested Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell.
TOO risky" declared the Giant.
"I'll stay on solid land after this.
Isn't there some safe way to get
that gold?"
Gold hunting is always risky"
said Prince Bonnie Blue Bell, "but
there is safe way to find for
tune"
what is it?" asked the Giant
"That cannot say" was the an
swer, "but I'll tell you a story, and |
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Colonel HagUard's Troops

Nothing that Colonel Hayward says in praise
Of the old Fifteenth infantry Of the New York
National Guard, which he had the honor to COM
mand in France, and two battalons Of which
have returned, can be regarded as extravagant
in view Of its record
This was volunteer regiment of negroes
recruited in New York For discipline, sobriety,
resourcefulness and courage in battle no other
American unit has gained higher praise, One
hundred and ninetyrone members of the regi-
ment received decorations for bravery, but
every one of its officers and men merited such
recognition.
Ii would give the metropolis patriotic pleas
ure to testify in some public way to its appre-
citation of the service rendered by this organiza-
ton, which is credit to city state and nation
and an enduring record of negro loyalty and
devotion,-New York World.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
azGz8eeS;..zz2sh6d7 98o7c

writer would have it, was simply our
constitution as we have always
known it TO be, and as published in
all the books, while his war con-
stitution, though not expressed in
specific terms, in substance, was
simply this, and no more:
I'm time of war. do as you damn
please"
Not many months ago Mr. Lodge
said, speaking in debate in the senate
chamber, that they "for the time be-
ing set aside the constitution" and
another senator at another time,
said that there on that floor, was
the only place in the United States
where there was free speech.
Only few weeks ago, the New
York papers quoted Charles e.
Hughes as saying in public address
that it was not true, as many sup
posed, that the constitution was con-
stantly being violated, and in sub
stance made the amazing statement
that anything that had been done,
as was being done, in prosecution of
the war was constitutional, which. as
l look at it, was equivalent to saying
that in time of war it was constitu-
tional to violate the constitution, or
that in time Of war the constitution
is unconstitutional
During his late sojourn in Europe
President Wilson has been the recipi-
ent of all manners of presents from
all manners of people, from the pope
Rome and the king Of England
down to the humble peasant. For
each and all of these presents, it is
said, the president has been careful
to make acceptance.
But one section of the constitu-
ton Cart. /. Sec. 8. paragraph 81
reads as follows:
mo title of nobility shall be grant
ed by the United States. And no
person holding any office of profit
or trust under them shall, without
the consent of the congress. accept
of any present, emoluent, office. or
title of any kind whatever from any
king, prince or foreign state"
If the constitution is inert and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Wants the Rln Passed

Gering, Neb., Feb. 4.-To the Ed
itor of The Bee: In regard to the
parochial school, I can only state
that the bill is the best law that
ever was up before the house for
action. Because the public school is
the bulwark of free democracy and
and free America, and anyone that
wouldn't stand up for that bill is not
quite as loyal to America and free
democracy as he tries to appear.
1t is true Americanism because
free schools are the foundation of
free democracy.
1t is constitutional because the
state law at present abolishes the
teaching of any religion in schools.
1t would not interfere in any way
with people in worshiping their God,
because they can worship him any
place they might be.
In his letter u. p. X" states that
the parochial schools were second to
none in patriotism in war work. He
overlooked the Y. nj. @. A. and
neither does he mention how the
Catholics and the X. G. tried to make
out what a rotten set of people the
Y. M. C. IA. and the Red Cross were.
But am glad to say that they failed
to do so, because it was not true.
And vet he talks about the parochial
school being patriotic!
am for America, first, last and
all of the time. OMER BOYER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Ono Home Owner Objects


Omaha, Feb. Ito the Editor of
The Bee: l see by the newspapers
that bill is before the Nebraska
legislature which affects every indi-
vidual in Omaha. The bill proposes
TO give the city council the right to
grade, pave, or repave, or change
the grade of any street in Omaha I'M
less an objection is filed within thirty
days by the majority of the property
owners owning property abutting on
the street to be improved, The
parties who are promoting this bill
are we'll aware OF the fact that it is
almost impossible to get the majority
of the signatures on a petition in 80
days, especially when it has to be
done by an individual who is not ac-
quainted with that kind of work.
Quite often the property-is owned by
parties who are temporarily out of
the city and their signatures could
not be obtained in that time. 1t is a
bill to take the improvements of the
city out Of the hands of the indi-
vidual and make it a matter of poll
tics. The 30-day clause is put in as
a blind to help put the bill over,
think the newspapers of Omaha
should print this bill in full so that
the people of Omaha will have a
chance to express themselves about
this proposed legislation.
HOME OWNER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

dead as to the president and con-
gress, it is inert and dead as to the
private citizen and the alien; there
is no law anywhere when the source
Of all law is gone-when the con-
stitution has become but a mere
scrap of paper-and, insofar as law
and government are concerned, we
place ourselves on a level with the
bolshevilSi of Russia or the l. w. w.
of the United States.
But the constitution is not dead;
it still lives. Honestly and faithfully
administered, It is equal to all emer-
gencies in time of war as well as in
times of peace. A multiplicity of
violators of it should not be looked
upon as making their crimes respect
able, and all such, from the president
down, should be held to a strict ac-
countability.
Americans whose blood goes back
to colonial days, as does mine, and
not the foreign born, are the ones
who most need to be Americanized.
CHARLES WOOSTER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
In Omaha 80 Years Ago.

The Little Pitchers" of Farnam school gave
a Washington birthday entertainment On the
program were reetations by Sam Burns, Kate
Preston, viii Haney, Hatty Cady, Ross Towle,
Pearl Westcott and Alice Anderson.
At the Turnverein masquerade the dancing
committee were all attired in Zouave costumes.
A new institution known as The "Creche"
opens today. Mrs T. L. Kimball is president.
Mr.. John Douglas and Miss Parthena Bren-
ton were married at St John by Rev. Osgood
Person and will be at home after March at
Miami street.
Plymouth Congregational church in Kountze
Place, has arrived from Galesburg I'll.
The Water Works company is running a
ferry across the Missouri at Florence large
enough to carry six loaded wagons of material
for the rip-rapping from the Iowa side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
ODAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Ross B. Johnson Of the Nebraska Telephone
company, born 1887.
R. s. Horton, lawyer, born 1866
William H. CARAT, assistant general freight
agent Of the Union Pacific railroad, born 1857.
Thomas l. Davis, vice president of the First
National bank born 1882
Ernest A. Nordstrom Of, the Nordstrom
Grain company, born 1873.
Brig. Gen. George P. Scriven, u s. A., re-
tired, born in Philadelphia 65 years ago.
Thomas Stefing United States senator from
South Dakota, born in Fairfield county, Ohio,
68 years ago.
Brander Matthews noted author, educator
and advocate of simlified spelling born in New
Orleans 81 years ago.
Otto H. Kahn an eminent New York fnan-
cier who rendered the nation distinguished
services in the war, born at Mannheim, Germany,
81 years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
POSLAM FORCES
AILING SKIN
TO IMPROVE

To be rid OF an unsightly skin trou-
Bile assures increased pride, comfort, sat
isfaetion. If your suffering from eezemas
distress has been intense. you are entitled
TO real relief, the relief that Poslam can
bring you quickly. Il makes the work of
healing short and pleasant. A little goes
long way and does a great deal. the skin
responds so quickly. Itching irritation
stops. Pimples and rashes go, and, best Of
all, Poslam will not, can not, harm.
Sold everywhere For free sample write
to Emergency Laboratories, 24S West 47th
st., New York City.
Poslam Soap is the tonic soap for the
skin and will freshen and beautify your
complexion.--Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

scene suddenly became comical. The
Giant certainly looked funny hang
ing to the bear, and the bear made
such scared efforts to get away that
he was just as funny as the Giant
Peggy giggled, while Billy laughed
out loud The Giant heard the
laugh and let out an indignant roar.
you wouldn't think it so funny
if you were down here hanging on
to this crazy bears tail" he shouted.
Then, to the surprise of all. the bear
also yelped a protest.
you wouldn't laugh if you woke
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Concerning the Constitution.

Silver Creek, Neb., Feb. 14.-Io
the Editor Of The Bee Recently in
the Omaha Bee there appeared an
article in three. separate installments,
by writer whose name do not now
recall, in which the doctrine that we
have two constitutions"-one for
peace and one for war-was affirmed
and set forth at some length.
The peace constitution, as this
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Divorce.

r. G.--Been married since 1914.
Wife having left three times in that
period, last time over a year ago
Now hear that she is in an insane
hospital in another state. Can di-
vorce be obtained?
Answer-It cannot under the laws
Of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

That snow blanket is just about what the
doctor ordered. Lack of such moisture two
years ago cost Nebraska alone 100000 BUSH
els of wheat, just at a time when the world
needed it most. Now it means the acres seeded
last fall will bring forth bountiful harvest
next summer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
TRUE DEMOCRACY IN THE WEST.

One clear note has sounded through the
whole Of the proceedings of the Transmissis-
sppi REIMBURSEMENT congress It is fairly we'll
expressed in the language Of Wyoming dele
gate: Il am in favor of regulated liberty and
private ownership" he said. I'VE are all in
favor Of a democracy that gives opportunity
to individual effort and business genius"
This sentiment found expression in various
ways among the several groups into which the
convention was divided, but it was plainly the
conviction Of all that paternalsm in any form
is dangerous The west is not going to Wash
ington to ask for sustenance, nor does it re.
quire special privileges 1t wants equal oppor-
tunity, unrestricted by the hamperng draw
strings of rigid governmental regulation.
The unanimity of opinion as to the govern
mental control of the railroads is typical OF the
spirit Of the great congress. Early return of the
lines to their owners, to be comparatively oper-
ated under reasonable regulation, is the request
Of these business men, manufacturers, farmers
and stock growers, who know OF their own
experience the needs Of the country
They realize the necessity of public control
of certain factors in the development of the
great empire they represent. Reclamation work.
for example, can be carried on more system
aticaly and effectively by the federal govern
ment than by any Of the states or by private
means. Wise regulations covering general
phases of industry or commerce are sought, but
the danger that lies in policy Of meddling
with natural and healthy course Of business is
plainly noted.
The congress carefully covered its broad
field, actuated by forward-looking motives, and
has expressed its consolidated views in a COM
.prehensive and progressive platform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
Advantape Of RelligereneY.

Detroit Free Press: Brazilian del
egates to the}peace congress are the
only ones from South America who
can wear their Prince Alberts there
and be perfectly at ease. No other
South American country declared
war on Germany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

The Nebraska legislature is developing lot
Of heroes among its members, who come boldly
forward and offer themselves as living proof of
the correctness Of their views. If this were to
be the test what lot of diverse laws we would
have to puzzle over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Berger, Germer and company drew twenty
year sentences from Judge Lands as a reward
for their seditious talk BY the time they get
free from the law they will realize that this
country is not under control Of either boil
shevll or internationalists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
CHAPTER v.

Rescued BY an Old Friend.
HE Giant was in bad plight
4 when the bear came tumbling
into the pool beside him. The beast
thrashed out wildly in scared
frenzy and its big claws threatened
to rip the Giant TO pieces To keep
out of the way of the claws the Giant
did the only thing he could-he
grabbed the bears stubby tail.
To Billy, Peggy and Bonnie Blue
Bell, looking down into the pool the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Mr.. Lansing will, it is reported, preside in
Clemenceau's stead at the group meeting, an
honor appreciated as much as its necessity is
regretted in America
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

One of the saddest facts in the life of the old
time bull and bear is that neither can see any
thing in the climatic conditions on which to
hang calamity report Wait little while, the
green, black and red bug season opens
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

The Tiger of France" has lost nothing of
his splendid courage as a result Of being shot
BY an anarchist His spirit is undauhted as ever,
and his country still feels its influence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

''You used to hate work"
II hate it yet" replied Flooding Pete.
"But I'm goin to keep at It. II you get
in the habit OF Ioafin now some member
OF the J. W. w. is liable to step up any
minute an call you brother Washing
ton star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21
DREAML AND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.

while, the Giant OF the Woods.
Peggy, Billy and Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
are hunting gold In the eaverns 81 the
mountains, the Giantsfalls into an under-
ground lake, A bear that has been sleeps
ing in the caverns falls in with him.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Mr. Wilson's ship is now scheduled to reach
Boston Monday, only ten days out which is
getting back nearly to prewar schedule for the
passage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Secretary Houston modestly boasts Of what
the American farmer did as his contribution to
victory, but he should watch for the coming
crop reports. The American farmer is just get
ting his hand in.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Mayor Smith proposes to keep up his fight
for a public market. Perseverance usually
wins Omaha has been striving for a market
place for the last thirty years, and it is almost
time something were being done.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Teacher-Do you know that George
Washington never told a lie?
Boy-No, sir; I only heard it.-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

A lot Of little wars keep right on going over
in Europe, In spite of the presence of the peace
council Something is wrong somewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Yankee boys will come home from France
in German steamers, an international arrange
ment that will suit everybody concerned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

willie-Paw, what is the difference be-
tween capital and labor?
Paw-Well, the money you lend repre-
sents capital, and getting It back repre-
sents labor. my son.-cincinnati Enquir-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

II you are wise you will find the Sc
cret in my tale"
Tell it to us quickly" urged the
Giant--and Prince Bonnie Blue Bell
sat down to begin his story.
lin the enxt chapter Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell tells his story.l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

It now transpires that Matthias Erzberger
did not tell his countrymen the exact truth
about the armistice terms. He should recall
what happened to the kaiser and Won Tirpitz,
not to speak of Ananias and saphra.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Scott Nearing had better luck than "Vc'
Berger but he will very likely be more careful
in the future
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Council Bluffs police want burglar held BY
the Omaha police. Why don't they catch ont
Of their own?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

More Nebraska boys have reached America
on the first leg OF the home voyage. Come on,
the folks are waiting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Booze hounds found 1000 cases of beer in
the cellar Of the editor of the Detroit Abend-
post. He was all ready to get out the paper at
least once more
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-02-21

Sweden is going to kick Won Ludendorff out
Of the country This is most unkind