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whispered Billy to Peggy. She did
a hot burr ball fight, much like a
she heard quick whtsh-sh-sh. It
was Billy's rope again. 1t settled
over the shoulders of Count Weedy.
A sharp pull jerked the ugly elf
from the top of the bluff, tumbling
him into the pond. As he rose to the
surface, spluttering and splashing,
he rose further than he thought he
was going to, for he went right up
into the air just as the rattlesnake
had done, dangling at the end OF the
rope, which was carried In SWIFT
flight by dozens of birds. An an
other minute Count Weedy was only
a speck in the distance. What be-
came Of him the birds never told,
but the rope was brought safely back
to Peggys home, the next day.
When Billy threw his strength into
turning the water key there were
quick results. Something gave way.
around he spun, a tiny stream
caught him for an instant IN the
face, then with hiss and a gursle
the flow Of water into the fountain
stopped and the jets which had been
Juggling Queen Flora and holding
her prisoner subsidized slowly, letting
their captive down gently to the top
of the fountain.
In remarkably fast time, Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell swan the POND.
clambered up the wet stones, and
knelt beside his queen.
Are you safe?" he cried anx-
iously. :.
"Yes, thanks to you. my beloved
prince," sighed the queen. and there
was a look in her eyes and an an
swering look in Prince Bonnie Blue
Bells eyes, that made Peggy con-
clude promptly that there would
soon be royal wedding among the
Wild Flower Elves.
With Billy and the Birds aiding,
Queen Flora was soon brought safe
ly to earth.
"The wild fiowers-when will you
dance the wild flowers to life so that
we may sing our spring song" cried
the Birds.
II have danced all / can today"
sighed Queen Flora. "But gladstone
spring need not be delayed another
minute on that account. I'll rub the
bottom OF my magic Shippers On inc
feet of Prince Bonnie Blue Bell,
Peggy, Billy, and even you Birds,
and you can dance for me. Wher-
ever your feet touch, wild flowers
will come forth"
So 1t happened. While Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell carried the queen
home, Peggy, Billy and the Birds
danced gaily over the hills, through
the woods, and across the meadows.
And behind them, wherever their
feet touched, sprang delicate blooms,
hepatica, violets, wind flowers, Gro
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
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Effect of the Simon Bill.

Wausa, Neb., April 5--To the Edi-
tor of TIL Bee: Finally the Simon
language bill has been passed by
the legislature, and, if the papers
quote it correctly, in a form that. l
believe, surprised the most of u.s. /
believe the legislature committed a
blunder in passing the bill in the
form in which it was finally passed.
That law will undoubtedly divert
from Nebraska much of the most de-
sirable of the European immigra-
ton, while at the same time it leaves
the doors wide open for all of the
undesirable immigration.
AS the bill, in the form 1t is re-
ported passed, prohibits all instruc-
ton in any foreign language but the
English, immigrants from all other
countries than England are barred
from having their children receive
religious instruction in Nebraska I'M
til they shall first have learned the
English language. The legislators
probably thought that people now-a-
days do not appreciate religious in
struction enough to let that inf1u-
ence them in choosing a home for
their family. Well. perhaps the ma
.iority do not. But then there is a
great NUMBER lidL 90. Anu every
one of the latter is among the most
desirable immigrants, while all the
undesirables are among those who
do not care.
We remember the pilgrims" of
old, and the Huguenots and others.
who for religious reasons sacrificed
their home comforts and braved all
sorts of dangers and settled in the
American wilderness. OF course the
goal WIS much greater then; 1t was
religious liberty. But then the OBJ
stacle is SO much easier to avoid
now. There are about 47 other
states to choose among for home.
cannot understand the object of
the emergency clause attached to the
measure, unless it was spite. What
was the emergency existing that
would have injured our state to jog
along another three months without
this law effective, and thus give SUM-
day schools and others now using
foreign language books time to ad-
just themselves for the new require
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
INSPIRED BY THE BEE.

Hastings Tribune: The Omaha Bee
is very much exercised over the
freak lawsuits that are constantly
asks If there is not some way to
stop it. Sure thing. Have the Doug
las County Bar association get rid of
the shysters.
Hastings Tribune: The Omaha Bee
says that the charge Of SIS for plow-
ing an ordinary city lot is extortion-
ate. Not necessarily so. 1t all de-
ponds on how far the plowman had
to cart his implement of earth-turn-
ing to get there.
Kearney Hub: A writer in the
Omaha Bee discovers that the foun-
dations of 1.-THE churches" are
crumbling, along with other sys-
TENS that are breaking up in the
world upheaval, and that it Is but a
question of time when 1t will crum-
BILE altogether OF course that is
simply one persons opinion, yet it
illustrates an aptitude in these peril
GUS times to break away from old
and safe moorings and strike out on
voyages of discovery for new things
that are inviting and possibly allur-
ing just because they are new and
we Know nothing regarding them. 1t
is rather difficult to consider the
complete collapse of the charge
with all that collapse would imply,
with growth of religious bolshe-
vism upon the ruined foundations.
Surely that part of the earth's people
known as the Christian world is not
verging upon spiritual as well as in
tellectual and political anarchy.
Beatrice Express: The Omaha Bee
showed that its heart was in the
right place by raising the sum of
1851 the past winter. which was
used for the purpose of furnishing
shoes to the needy school children Of
the Nebraska metropolis. While The
Bee gives credit to its warm hearted
readers, due credit must also be CIV
en- to the paper which promoted so
generous a movement.
Columbus News: The Omaha Bee
is bitter enough to hint that the rea-
son we have bootleggers is to pro-
vide Jobs for booze hounds, and that
this fact explains Gus Hyers' in
ability to get all of them.
York News-Times: The Omaha
Bee appears to be stronger for the
administration than its hyphenated
contemporary further down the
street.
Burt County Herald: There is
doubt in our mind as to the wis
dom of the new law just enacted af-
fecting the grain exchange in Onla-
ha. II 1t will destroy Gas the inter-
ested parties claim) the grain ex-
change which has built up in Oma-
ha the largest grain market in the
west, it will do much more harm
than good. Time will demonstrate
what the result of that kind of legis-
lation will be.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
CHAPTER vi.
U'ho End IF Coupt Uoodv

The End of Count Weedy.
ID EGGY and Billy were startled
i into laughter at the strange
sight Of the rattlesnake sailing
through the air at the end Of the
long rope held by the birds.
"Ha, hal" cried Peggy exultingly.
Nov Count Weedy's dragon is a
really truly flying serpent"
The rattlesnake didn't like avia-
ton a bit. 1t squirmed and twisted
and wriggled until finally it worked
itself out Of the moose. Then down
it same tumbling to earth, landing
some distance away.
"Oh, maybe it will come back"
cried Peggy.
Never fear" shrilled General
Swallow, dropping the rope at Bill
ly's feet "Mr. Rather fell into a
pig pen and you know what pigs do
to snakes" Peggy shook her head
and looked questioningly at Billy. He
laughed as he answered:
pigs eat EN-"
While this was going on Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell was struggling
with the water key, trying to shut
off the pipe leading to the fountain.
But he could not turn it. Peggy
and Billy ran to his assistance. AS
they did so Count Weedy pelted
them with balls of burrs. which
stung their faces and got tangled in
their clothes and hair.
Throw the burrs back at him."
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
THE NEW PRIMARY LAW.

The new primary law makes some radical
changes in the practice that has been in vogue
in Nebraska for ten years or longer A return
to the convention system for the purpose of
nominating candidates for Office may appear
like step backward, but in this case it really is
q forward movement. So far as the primary
election is concerned it is in the direction of the
short ballot; only candidates for the office of
governor are voted on directly. The conven-
TONS however, that will name the other candi-
dates should be truly representative in their
makeup, for they will be composed of delegates
chosen by the voters, and women are to have
full share in the work
This law was passed in response to a SEN
timent that has grown in force as experience
with the old statewide primary increased. 1t
had many attractive qualities, but it also had
some cumbersome features and its working was
not always in exact accord with its spirit. That
the voters of Nebraska do take intelligent in
terest in their political affairs is amply shown
by the large vote cast at the elections when only
nominations were made. That many Of them
were required to vote in the dark as to the
qualifications or personal attributes of cand-
dates is admittedly true The disadvantage of
this is too apparent to need lengthy explanation.
As long as we look to party politics in the
regulation of our governmental affairs, it will
be for the public good to keep the parties in
control of their members and responsible to
the voters. Under the new law not only the
delegates to nominating and platform conven-
tons are to be selected by direct vote, but
precinct committee members, men and women,
are to be 80 chosen at the same time. Popular
government could scarcely be more securely
safeguarded from the dangers of bossisn.
II the new law does not work we'll, it will be
but little trouble to amend it. The experiment
10 worthy Of trial, just as was any Of the other
changes Nebraskans have made in their election
methods during the history Of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
Back Of the Victory Loan.

One Of Mr.. McAdoo's sentences to Omaha
on the subject OF the Victory loan ought to
be echoed in every patriotic heart. Humanity
Is not political issue" said the late secretary
Of the treasury, in setting out that it was our
interest in humanity that took US into the war,
and for which we are now asked to pay The
Victory loan has no political aspect, any more
than did either of its predecessors. 1t is called
for by the fact that the federal government
needs the money to meet its obligations, to
pay bills incurred in connection with the war
and the business of winding up our participation
in the conflict. Bringing home the boys from
Europe, rehabilitation on this side, furnishing
funds for insurance, aotments relief, and all
manner of personal affairs; settlement of trans
portation accounts, liquidation of contracts, and
the multfarious matters that cali for expen-
diture, come under the general heading Of in
debtedness that must be discharged, and for
which the loan is being made. 1t was humanity
that got US into the war, it was humanity that
led US to assume a considerable responsibility
we might have evaded were we selhshly in
cined to do so, and it is that same interest in
humanity that will lead US over the top in the
closing drive for funds to meet the bills. 1t is
not political issue-it is patriotic devotedness
Apportionment of amounts to be subscribed
for the Victory loan sets Nebraska's quota at
$s2,265750, of which Omaha is expected to fur
nish 1917, $50 These totals are far from formid-
able, but no Relation of effort should be noted
that account. The necessity for the loan is we'll
understood, and the Importance of having the
full amount subscribed is also admitted. 1t is
just as vital that we show enthusiasm for peace
as for war, and this money is needed to get our
country well set back on the ways of peace.
It Is therefore incumbent on all of US to buy
as literally Of this issue as of either of the
former We must finish the job.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
A MODERN KNIGHT.

There was a mayor In our town,
A doughty wight was he.
he frowned on dogs. both great and small,
OF high or low degree.
odds Zooks! he cried, What goods a
dog7
Go, fetch my snickersnee,
Quixote at the windmils dashed,
The dogs the game for me-"
Full tilt he rode, the people stared,
Amazed at such sight
His council followed close behind,
Nor looked to left or right.
The children lifted pleading hands.
Their pleas did naught avail
Poor Fido scurried from the path,
Between his legs his tall.
Like knights OF old these heroes bold,
Though minus helm and plume,
Pursued with courage unsurpassed
Poor Fido to his doom.
Through thick and thin they onward
dashed,
Up alley, down the street,
Uuheedng curses. low but deep.
That did their progress greet
Sure neer before to mortal man
Has such a sight been given
The bark from dog. his faithful friend,
P~ nitv council riven,
.. l. L.. EDMANDs.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

of Resinol Ointment and Resinol
Soap, and the fourth day after |
began their use the itching stopped.
Now one would not know he had
ever had any skin trouble. Two
jars Of the Ointment cured him."
(Signed) Mrs. Bessie Davis, 1912
South 18th st.
All druggists sell Resinol ONT
ment and Resinol Soap.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
ments? In the case Of pastors con-
ductinr confirmation classes in a

ments? In the case Of pastors con-
Quoting confirmation classes in
foreign tongue, all Of which classes
will probably close in two to four
weeks, it will now be practically i'm
possible for the pastors to finish the
classes without violating the law.
l consider the law an excellent and
timely one with just the one bad
feature about 1t that it does not
exempt religious instruction at any
time 1t is easy to say, Let 'em
learn English" but language can
not be learned while the governor
is signing a bill. 1t requires the peo-
vle to know, but obstructs the chance
20 learn. j. e. BAGGSTROM.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

cuses. and all the early blossoms Of
spring.
Then again burst out the Joyful
song of the birds. a song which TOY
days thereafter they sang eacf
morning beneath Peggy's window
bringing her to happy wakefulness
"Cheer M, Cheer up Oh. gaily sing.
Welcome, welcome to gentle spring"
TN next weeks story mysteriou
knight comes to the rescue Of Peggy whe'
she is In danger because Of an uprising u
Birdland.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Mr. Bur1eson is getting some new experience
in the matter of handling the telephone bust
ness, but Boston is suffering in the meantime
The whole situation has the appearance OF being
a mighty badly bunged up affair." If the high
and mighty dictator of the Postofhce depart
ment had taken little different course in the
beginning, perhaps the strike would not have
occurred
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

spread until his
head was a mass
of sores, and he
looked as if he
had been scalded.
The itching was
SO intense / had to
tie his hands. He
cried all the time
and could not
sleep. l tried many
r e m e d / e S, but
nothing did him
anv pood 7 heard
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
Between America and France.

There is every reason in Hugh C.
Wallace's career, character and reputa..
Myron T. Herrick and William G. Sharp as
ambassador to France 1t will be Mr.. Wal
lace's welcome task to represent friends Of a
century's standing. comrades in war, lovers in
peace, at a capital which is the City of Light
A grave burden and a great opportunity.-New
York World
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

The attorney general has been asked by the
secretary OF agriculture as to the legality of the
move of the southern planters to restrict the
production of cotton. 1t does not matter what
the aspect of this new move may be before the
law, the morality Of it at this time is what folks
are going to take chief interest in. Such a
hold-up can not go without its punishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Lloyd George is back at the Paris meeting
again. giving Northcliffe clear field at London.
British politics are peculiar but it will be safe
to-back the Welshman for another win.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
i ODAY
The Day We Celebrate.


L. G. Lowry, president and general manager
of the American Electric company born 1873
RI Rev., Isaac Q. Stringer, the Anglican
bishop of Yukon. born So years ago.
Prince Henry, consort of Queen Wilhelmina
of the Netherlands, born in Meckenburg-
Schwern 43 years ago.
DR.. John Grier Hibben, president of Prince
ton university, born at Peoria, ILL.,, So years ago.
Prof. Camden H. Cobern, noted theologian
and oriental scholar. born at Uniontown, Pa,
"a years ago.
William A. Ayres, representative in congress
of the Eighth Kansas district, born at Eliza
BEETHOVEN, H., 81 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago.
The board of trustees of the First Method
ist Episcopal church awarded contract for con-
struction of the new church pm Twentieth and
Davenport streets, to R. Stevens & Sons at a
bid of $55000
The Bee predicted editorally that "the days
of the horse car are numbered in Omaha. Be-
fore another summer wanes the animals will be
retired to suburban pastures"
The Omaha Fire Insurance company was in
corporated with Andrew j. Poppleton, S. 7.
Josalyn, William. Wallace, H. w. Yates and
]. J. Brown as incorporates.
Omaha won the opening game of the season
at the ball park this afternoon where the Omaha
and Minneapolis lambs were pitted against each
other.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

bolshevild direct treatment by cutting off foo
supplied. That 10 the quickest way to tame 'em
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Serbia, Roumania and few others are "set-
ting pretty" with Uncle Sam to foot the bills,
but what are they going to do when the APP
preparation gives out.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Six candidates to succeed Carranxa are al.
ready in the field in Mexico, but venustiana has
not said which he will let win.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
Child's Flesh Raw
From Eczema
Resinol Stopped Itching and
Healed the Sick Skin

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 15:-"My
baby suffered terribly for three
months from eczema. 1t appeared
on his face, head and hands, and
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
To Help Siberian Schools.

Lady Constance Richardson. IA
nous as traveller, explorer and big
game huntress, has gone to Siberia
to assist in the establishment OF
for Russian war orphans.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Announcement Of summer resort rates by
the railroads recalls the fact that for the last
several years most of us have been too busy to
60 out of town in the summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

"Retsii prices in 1918 and 1919 show few
differences" says 4 headline but the few are
mostly In favor Of the high cost of living
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Another automobile thief has confessed,
opening the way to further opportunities to
break up the gang. 1t may yet come to pass
that car may be left on the streets for time
in safety
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Spain Is quiet again, II that information ex-
cites your curiosity. It may even get back to
the time when riot In Madrid will get first
Dare
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Mamma Pankhurst reproves her daughter
for espousing bolshevism, but what could the
old dear expect from offspring trained a. hers!
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

The new editor Of the Vorwaerts warns~Ger-
mans they can gain nothing by making threats.
IF they had understood this FIVE years ago the
war never would have happened.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
DREAML AND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY
By DADDY

Queen Flora Is imprisoned in q foun-
tain, the source of which is guarded by a
rattlesnake. The RATHER Is lassoed by
Billy Belgium and Is carried into the air
by the Birds.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Berliness have put the former Spartacan
chief Of police in Jail. where he can find out
how some Of the other fellows felt.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

The peaes treaty will only contain 10000
words. From the amount Of talk that has been
heard, Il might have held that many millions.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Josephus Daniels has just finished reviewing
the army In Germany. Now If Newton D. Baker
will give the navy the once-over, the account
will balance.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Yeggmen are giving Manhattan Island 4
tasts Of what the Germans might have done had
things gone afittle differently in France.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Watch the home folks welcome the return
Ing ambulance company, if the army authorities
will only give ~ I chance.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
SMILING LINES.

Zones and his wife signed an armis-
tice for 80 days"
II suppose they then consummated
peace terms"
mo: she refused to lay down arms,
and he refused to abdicate, so they re-
sumed hostilities. "-Life
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Germany is to ask indemnity, framing up
tor an offset probably
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

what is the difference between a
hobo who has just been kicked off
train and an anarchist?
'Well, spring It
"Why' one lands against the rail and
tina other rails against the land. Chi
earn Post
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

It begins to look as If this country were moi
wide enough for really good balloon ride.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Monday will see the real Omaha spirit in
action again.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
Getting a Soldier Home.

MISS Ellie l.. R.--The Filth d.
vision is in the army of occupation;
its headquarters is at Longuyon. A.
P. o. 745. The exact status of draft
ed men who were placed with Eegu-
lar army organizations has not been
determined, but the impression pre-
walls they will be released at the end
Of the time for which they were
called, that is, four months after
peace has been formally declared. A
man discharged in Europe on re-
quest of his family is furnished with
travel pay to his point of enlistment;
he will be brought home on a gov
eminent transport, but otherwise
his movements are at his own dis
erection. Such release Is equivalent
to an honorable discharge at end of
period of enlistment. The $4,000
volunteers now being asked for are
intended to replace drafted men in
regular army units. Enlisted men
probably will be required to serve
out the period of their enlistment.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
Land for Discharged Soldiers.

A Discharged Soldier, Grand Is
land-If you will write to the regis
ter of the United States land office
at Alliance, Neb., you may obtain
full information regarding lands that
are open to entry under the home
stead or other laws. See answer to
"A Former Soldier" in The Bee Of
Thursday, April II.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says d.. Edwards, a Well Known
Ohio Physician

Dr.F.M. Edwards for l7years treated
scores of women for liver and bowel ali.
ments. During these years he gave to
his patients prescription made Of =
few well-known vegetable ingredients
mixed with olive Oil, naming them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder.workers m
the liver and bowels, which cause :
normal action. carrying off the waste
and poisonous matter in ones system.
Il you have q pale face, sallow looL
dull eyes pimples, coated tongue head
aches, listless, no.good feeling. ali out
Of sorts, inactive bowels you take one If
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for
a time and note the pleasing results
Thousands of women a. wen as ma,
take DR.. Edwards Olive TabIets--ths
successful substitute for calomel-nnw
and then Just tokeepin thepink ofcondi.
aon' loc and Csc per box All dyueg;sta
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Bacon-what did you think of the
lady's first song?
Egbert-I was disappointed.
Bacon-How SO?
Eebert-She sang st Am Going Far
Away, Far Away to Leave You Now and
abe didn't go-Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Jay walk" II you want to, but look out for
the crossing cop.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Hastings Tribune: The Omaha Bee
says that the charge Of SIS for plow-
ing an ordinary city lot is extortion-
ate. Not necessarily so. 1t all de-
ponds on how far the plowman had
to cart his implement of earth-turn-
inc to thore
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-19

Dame Nature is dressing up for the occasion.