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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
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The circus crowd was already
streaming out of the tent. "A Few
boys had hard time tearing them
selves away from the monkey cage,
but at last even they straggled away.
A bugle call drew the largest num-
Der of the circus folks to the cook
tent, and the menagerie became de-
serted except for the animals and
several attendants left on guard.
And these attendants were soon doz-
ing. So were many of the animals,
for it was mapping time in the
menagerie, one of the few hours or
the day when all was not hustle
and excitement
my, but it is hot and stuffy in
this tent" hooted Judge Owl to
Peggy and Billy. Its making me
awfully sleepy. I'm not used to
being up so much in the day time,
guess I'll fly away to my
hollow tree for a qpiet little snooze
before the evening show" f
said Peggy. you're a freak, and
will have to stay with the circus"
And besides, you're so big you
couldn't possibly get into your hol-
low tree" added Billy.
That's SOL" yawned Judge Owl.
This being the biggest bird in the
world isn't so much fun as |
thought it would be. l wish | We're
back in my own cool nest, l wish
l were, l wish-Snor-r-r-r-r-r-r!
Snor-r-r-r-r! Snor-r-r-r-r." Judge
Owl was fast asleep.
II feel sleepy, too, yawned Billy,
but we must keep awake to guard
Judge Owl"
Yes" yawned Peggy, because
we can't tell what mischief these
animals are plotting
But when she looked around the
tent it didn't seem as if the animals
were plotting any mischief. >They
were feeling very content after
their supper and were nodding
drowsily. Every one seemed about
to go to sleep. Peggy and Billy felt
their own eyes growing very heavy,
and they closed them, just for a
minute, and in that minute they
dozed off to sleep.
How long they slept they did not
know, but suddenly Billy sat up
wide awake. He felt a strange
thudding of the earth and heard
loud rumbling noise. He knew in
an instant that the rumbling was
Judge Owl snoring. but he had to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

look around to see The cause Of the
thudding. When he saw he grabbed
Peggy in a hurry, making her start
up in alarm.
1.-The elephants" he cried
They're after Judge OWL"
True enough, the elephants, led
by Major, were headed right for the
sleeping bird They had pulled up
the stakes to which they were
chained and were free to do as they
pleased
wake up. Judge Owl! The ele-
plants are attacking you!" shouted
Billy.
Snor-r-r-r-r-r-r!" answered Judge
Owl.
The elephants stopped short when
they heard Billy's shout.
They were nervous enough about
tackling Judge Owl when he was
asleep and didn't like a bit to face
him when he was aWOke. "Snor-r-r-
r-rr-r'' went on Judge Owl again,
and the elephants, believing him
fast asleep, moved forward again.
wake up. Wake up!' screamed
Peggy and Billy again. Judge Owl
blinked one eye in a funny sort of
a wink, and all Of a sudden Billy
and Peggy knew that he wasn't
asleep at all. He was just pretend
and only waiting for the elephants
to attack. He had some bold plan
Of his own with which to meet them.
Tomorrow will be told how Judge Owl
upset the elephants plot)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
IODAY
The Day We Celebrate,

Rear Admiral Thomas Snowden, United
States navy, military governor of San Diego
born at Peekskill, N Y, 81 years ago.
Julius Rosenwald. eminent Chicago mer-
chant and philanthropst, born at Springfield
ILL.,, 81 years ago.
Baron Chelmsford, the present viceroy and
governor-eect of India, born 81 years ago
James w. Wadsworth. United States sem
ator from New York, born at Geneseo, N Y,
81 years ago.
Pauline Frederick, one of the most popular
actresses in motion pictures, born in Boston IS
years ago.
Christy Mathewson, one of the noted veter-
ans of professional base ball, born at Factory
! willie, Pa, SO years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
Work, Not Wailing, Needed

"oA ANct A>SNNIhs
Omaha, Aug. Ito the Editor
OF The Bee: I have no sympathy
with this wall over the high cost of
| living or the cost of high living
| Mailing will not reduce the demand
! for what people want or need, and
will not increase the supply.
The adjustment of supply and
! demand will eternally govern the
financial relation existing between
the two.
Spasmodic corners and occasional
combinations may eXaggerate the
demand or conceal the extent of the
supply, but for not any great length
of time. Such commercial incidents
are mere wavelets in the great ocean
Of business.
L is plain to everybody that the
worlds supply of everything people
wish to buy, Injuries, as we'll as
necessities, is insufficient to meet the
worlds demand. We have more
than anybody else and we demand
more than any other part of the
world. What is more to the pur-
pose, we individually as well as COL
lectiVely, have more with which to
buy than any of our neighbors.
Demand having so far outstripped
supply, everywhere the puny eff
forts of producers to limit the sup
ply in order to increase the de-
mand is fatuous and Improbable
The demand for everything is so
imperative and the supply so plain
ly inadequate that the only question
the buyer can put to the seller is
How much?" Competition cannot
exist when every merchant has a
larger demand for what he wishes
to sell than he can possibly supply.
If all the available meat, fresh,
cured and dried were equitably dis
tributed to the butchers of Amer
lea and they were to offer it at auc-
ton on the same day everywhere,
the price would soar above any,
thing we have ever known in Amer
lea. No act of congress or price
fixing commission could control the
bids or the sales.
All our people have money, and
employment. Meat consumption is
at its lowest ebb at this season in
most households. Yet all meats
and fats are ridiculously high in
price, not by reason of manipulation
alone, but because meat is scarce
and wages and earning power are
illSli. IL al lllt IlltdlS III storage
are thrown upon the market, it
will temporarily break down prices,
but the total amount can readily be
consumed within a very brief period.
This would increase the demand
and probably materially increase the
subsequent price.
Americans are the heaviest eaters
in the world. They consume more
meat per capita than any nation.
They eat more sugar than all of
Europe combined. They eat more
rice than Japan. They consume
more bananas than the people of
the states which produce them. The
same is true as to many other foods,
food products and, in great measure
it is true also as to clothing, furs,
diamonds, coffee, tea and other i'm
ported Injuries.
Every American wishes to live
well and to have his family well
cared for, and on the average he is
not thrifty or even prudent in the
management Of his finances. In
no other land are there so many
automobiles, bicycles, taking ma
chimes, pianos and children's play
things. In no other land are there
SO many bath tubs. and nowhere
else are people so well dressed.
The movie patrons are not the rich
or the salaried middle class. The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
BETTER CAR SERVICE NEEDED.

Omaha people bore patiently with curtailed
street car service while the matter of increase
in fare was being adjusted Now that the COM
pany is receiving the added 40 per cent from
each passenger, little reciprocity might be
shown.
People would not take it amiss if few of
the regular trains that were taken off last fall
should be restored, and thus make shorter the
waits between cars. Particularly does this
apply to the Hanscom Park the Crosstown and
Walnut Hill lines.
Shorter intervals during the rush hours, to
avoid the overcrowding now practiced, would
help considerably. The patron submitted to
being jostled and jammed in the awful brushes,
because he felt in so doing he was in measure
contributing to assist the company in getting
over tight place. Now, that he is paying in
money, he does not relish being also asked to
give unreasonably in personal discomfort.
When these matters have been adjusted,
some attention may be given to the transfer
system. 1t could be easily arranged to give
more accommodation to passengers and work
no hardship on the company. Existing ar
bitrary rules, that seem to have no elasticity
frequently result in patron being compelled
to pay double fare to complete single trip,
unless he finds it convenient to abide by the
whimsical requirement of the management that
he change at certain spot and nowhere else.
Transfers from one line to another at any in
tersecton, so long as the journey is always in
the same direction, involve nothing unreason-
able, and should be permitted. Omaha ought to
get the service it is paying for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
Gf&z8ee:$ 4zzZ3o1

movie is the Workingman' reCrea-
ton and he is paying the eXtrava-
CANT salaries which film artists re-
ceive.
1t follows that prosperity in
America is only another name for
extravaganza, judged by European
standards. The American gleefully,
speedily and persistently pays
whether it is for the hat girls tip
or the high priced silk shirt. He
may kick on his grocery bill, his
Wife's millinery statement or the
coal and ice expense, but cigars,
club expense, drinks and personal
OUTLAWS go right on regardless.
Times are good. Everybody has
money What's the use?"
Our government itself sets the
pace. Never in history has any
nation been anywhere near so Law
ish in expenditures as the United
States after entering the war. The
government has not yet entered
upon any systematic economy. In
other words, Americans have money,
their government gets it easy, and
individually and collectively, we are
all crazy to spend it.
The most impecunious will spend
his last dollar like a prince because
he knows how easy it is to go and
get another and get it quickly.
Under such conditions, it is folly
to seek for scapegOats upon whom
the sacrificial blood of a sin offer
ing may be sprinkled. The Amer
lean people are either protiteers or
imprOVidents, and there is mighty
little difference between them. The
miser and the hobo live much alike
and one is about as useful to the
world as the other. The profteer
could not exist without the i'm
provident. Both must contribute
their utmost efforts or there is no
high cost of living, and hence no
profteering or improvidence The
law does not and cannot reach either
and it will not attempt to corral
both. Unless both are eliminated
the social economy of the situation
remains unchanged. If both should
cease their activities and disappear,
we should know that the bread line
and the soup house will take their
place.
Union labor, demagogues, and al
legged statesmen may bring it to pass
that the profiteer will become the
miser, and the imprOvident work
ngman the hobo, and neither be
at all responsible individually for
the transportation.
"Well enough beats mot
enough" T. w. B.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
MANY Questions Answered.

Mrs. ]. w. D.-The Third division
was released for return to the
United States some weeks ago, and
is in readiness to start, although no
date has been announced for the
sailing. 1t will reach home some
time this month.
L. R. H.-The Fourth infantry is
part Of the Third division, and was
recently reported enroute to Brest,
from whence it will sail for home.
No time has been announced for
this division to embark.
Mother-The lOSth military police
company Is at Langres, and has not
yet been released for return to
America. Very few Of these units
have yet been sent home, and it Is
likely they will be the last out Of
France.
Lucille-The Third ammunition
train is assigned to early convoy. and
is expected to reach New York about
the middle Of the present month.
Harry-No more troops are being
sent home by way of st. Nazaire.
The last transport left there late in
July.
Father-Soldiers enlisted for the
emergency still are held in service,
and may be for four months after
peace has been declared. These men
in the regular army units are being
replaced as rapidly as possible by
new enlistments. To get your son
released, make application to the
commander of his company, setting
forth the reasons in form of affi-
davits. These must go through the
regular military channels.
Larry-The 18th field artillery
reached New York on Monday of
last week. Can not tell where it
will be sent for demobiliZation
Sicter-The 18th regiment of
marines arrived at Hampton Roads,
Va, on August 7, coming on the
transport Siboney.
C. l.. K.--The Eighth field artil-
lery has been demobilized. 1t
landed at New York on June 20,
and was sent to Camp Funston to be
mustered out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

80 am T." replied the host You've
wasted just about so cents worth"-De-
troit Free Press.
What Is the trouble. sir?" asked the
solicitous waiter.
what is the trouble?" repeated the
shifting guest. "Why, l asked you for
three-minute egg, and you've given me a
three-year one,"-Town Topics.
Husband lat dinner)-By George. this
is a regular banquet. Finest spread I've
sat down to in an age. What's up? Do
you expect company?
Wife-No, but | think the cook does
Boston Transcript.
Yeast--It Is said that a frog sounds
call under water which can be heard
for miles.
Crimsonbeak-And how much further
can it be heard under dry conditions p
Yonkers Statesman.
Merchant-They say you are very sue
cessful with old bills and seldom have to
dun them twice. What's the secret?
insomnia and do my collecting nights
Life.
why do you call your little SON
'parlor boIshevik ?"
You would understand" said Mr..
Gadspur, If you could see the condition
of the room after he has played there
about 80 minutes. "-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Borleigh-Yes. the bullets struck my
head. went careering into space and
Miss keen-How terriblei Did they get
out?-BostOn Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.

Goodrich lodge, l. O. O. F., gave literary
entertainment and ball at their hall on Saun-
ders street, for the benefit OF the hall assoca-
ton.
= Rain prevented the base ball game between
Min" eapos and Omaha
The railroads have decided to make rate of
one fare plus 50 cents for the round trip to
Omaha during the state fair, from all points in
Nebraska and $50 miles east of the Missouri.
The letter carriers of this city took their
wives and families across the river to Fair
mount park for a picnic. About 90 attended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Two or three years ago, when prohteerng
first became unpopular, the authorities chased
a train-load of eggs for several days through
the Chicago railroad yards, only to find in the
end that the hen fruit had existence only in the
imagination of some produce gamblers who
were in deep water. Could such an experience
be duplicated in Omaha?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
Service Insignia for Navy.

Printer Man-The service ribbon
for the navy and marines is the
same as that for the army, but a
medal will be substituted for the
button worn by the soldiers. These
medals have not as yet been fur
nished, but are expected to be ready
soon. They will be issued without
cost to all who served in either the
navy or the marine corps, whether
afioat or ashore, during the war, and
will be known as the Victory medal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
"Ouiet WAY" With Bombers.

What is wanted by the War department at
the disciplinary barracks. we understand it,
is an elderly gentleman of loving disposition
who will not be afraid to say Shame on your
or something like that, when conscientious
objector takes shot at the flag or an |. w:
w. playfully drops bomb in the officers
dining room. The need of the hour in dis
culinary way is for someone who will be able
to tell the misguided young man that it is
wrong to do such things-Kansas City Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Nebraskas wheat and corn crops are run
ming far ahead Of last years, although not up
to the wild guesses made by the crop re
porters' early in the season. The increase on
corn alone means almost $l000O0,000 to the
state at present prices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
May Change Beneficiary.

Soldier-You may change the
beneficiary named in your policy of
insurance at any time, without con-
sulting the existing beneficiary. You
may name one or more as beneticiar-
les, but always within the list pre-
scribed by the law. Simply write to
the bureau Of war risk insurance,
giving notice Of your desires.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Mr., Plumb would have directing and operat-
ing officers of the great railroads elected by the
employees. Picture the daily sessions at the
round house and the switch shanties under this
system,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

An eastern association of grocers suggests
that the excess profits tax be removed as a
remedy. Fine; let the prohteers keep it all!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

The dry bill will be dry enough when the
senate gets through with it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

The Drews and the Barrymores line up with
the actors; Willie Collier and Holbrook Blinn
with the managers. That is about the way the
public would classify them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

A girl in London fell out of bed while ASLEEP
and was strangled to death in her night gown
There is moral to this somewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Well, Nebraska has struggled along for ten
days under the code law. and no sign of a
revolution yet. Maybe the pesky thing is going
to work out, after all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

A little readjustment of the transfer system
might serve to reconcile street railway patron.
to the new rate of fare.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

The mayors plan to impound speeding
autos is to have trial. The proof OF the pud
ding is in the eating
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Funny how refrigerator car loaded with
fruit can disappear from railroad yard, isn't it?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

A Washington preacher endorses kissing,
but advises care as to the kisses. Wonder if
experience taught him, or if he is only
theorizing?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Some delay is noticed in getting word to
King Hog that prices are coming down.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

War between the milkmep, if any such there
be, has not yet disturbed the consumer to any
extent
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Maybe that rain will help by making vegeta-
bles more plentiful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Fruit rotting in the railway yards is poo
commentator for our civilization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Up in Saginaw the popuace sailed forth
and burned the car barn protest against a
77cent fare How milk and meek seems Omaha
in comparison
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Work and save is the advice of the Fed
eral Reserve board, and it is good and sound.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
Judge Owls Dangerous Nap.

w HEN Major, the elephant,
w made up his mind to beat
Judge Owl and drive him from the
circus. he didn't rush straight at
the job. He was more sly than that
An elephant has a very long life
and he could afford to wait until
just the right time to catch Judge
Owl off his guard. Major was very
strong, but deep, deep down in his
heart he had fear that Judge
Owl might be even stronger So
Major wasn't going to take any
chances.
why don't you sneak up behind
him now?" urged the tiger
There are too many folks
around" snorted Major. III wait
until the crowd is gone and the
trainers are at supper. Then maybe
you'll see what I'll do"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
''THE JEALOUS ELEPHANT"

(Judge Owl grows into the biggest bird
in the world and joins circus. The other
animals are jealous of him. particularly
Major, the elephant Urged on by the
tiger. Major decides to drive Judge Owl
from the Circus)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

Colonel Bingham has started the biggest
bargain" sale held in these parts in some time
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12

80 am J." replied the host. You've
wasted just about so cents worth."-De-
troit Free Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-08-12
IN THE BEST OF HUMOR.

(Tomorrow will be told how Judge o
upset the elephants plot.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-16

IN Our Lives" Various classes have
conducted chapel this Year. taking en-
ire charge OF the program with entire
credit 10 their various representatives.
This innovation has added variety and
interest 70 the chapel this session
Professor l. Y. and Mrs. Tyner at
tended the TEACHERS institute n Mon
;yoS> and al Warsaw. where tnc form :
Cr, spoke on ,;hc subject. Modern
SchoSi :or Modern Needs"
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-16
RADFORD NORMAL

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.I
RApFORD. VA. Nov. l5.--The state
Hoard OF Education and the Virginia
Normal School Board have designated
the Radford State Normal TO carry OH
extension service for the teachers of
the state: The aim Of this work is to
help teachers. school officials and par
ents III any kind OF educational work
they may desire assistance in.
The cNtcnsion service has been ac-
tive this fall in trying 10 ncquaint
The teachers and the public with this
opportunity and to discover what are
the most urgent professional needs of
the schools and the teachers. Miss
Mcl.cdge Moffett. who is director of
this extension service. has visited
practicaily all of the county institutes
or southwest Virginia. addressing the
teachers upon professional subjects
and assisting i'll the round-tahle dis
CuSSion.
The. majority of teachers in these
counties have asked Tor assistance in
their work. To these teachers have
been sent many suggestions and helm.
Tor the Improvement OF their work.
The teachers seem to be anxious tn
secure the cooperation of the parents.