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Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
Financial Plight of France

There is an undertone of pathos in the re-
uarkable interview Premier Clemenceau gives
the Associated Press on facing squarely all the
possibilities" The premier-and France-must
be hurt by the effort of some sensational cor
respondents to contrast the orderliness and
cleanliness of German villages with those of
war-stricken France and the sympathetic atti-
tude of the German citizens with the eXtor-
tionate practices of some French shopkeepers.
There is admirable restraint in the premiers
discussion of this contrasting strikingly with his
unmeasured praise Of the spirit Of the American
soldier crusaders. But this restraint only en-
phasizes the short-sightedness and injustice of
The sensational correspondents.
1t is when the premier discusses the fnan-
cal and industrial plight of France that he is
most impressive. He shows that neither mile
tary frightfulness nor sheer wantonness was re-
sponsible for the removal OF French machinery,
the destruction of orchards and vineyards, the
Gripping of the industries, the flooding of mines
with water and gas and the wreckng of mine
machinery. 1t was IN turtherance OF cold
5looded calculating plan to prevent Frances
Industrial rehabilitation If given immediate ac-
cess to world markets, Germany can unload
merchandise already stored up and it can have
its industries running at full capacity straight
way. Its people do not have to build new
homes. Their farms, orchards and vineyards
have not been destroyed. Its mines have not
been ruined. Its factories have not been dis
mantled. 1t has great stores of raw material
in nearly every adjacent neutral country Its
debt is almost entirely family matter.
France faces the future with its greatest in
dustriai district almost wiped out The savings
Of France to the amount of Si2000000O00 are
invested in Russian bonds and in Turkish and
Balkan securities. The interest on at least two
thirds Of this is uncollectable at present France
has piled up war debt Of over $20000000,000.
much OF it held abroad. Nor can France throw
an its energies into solution Of its financial and
industrial problems until the German menace
is removed There must be dependable inter-
national guaranty for the protection Of France.
st Louis Globe-D Democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
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many Of us others of our smoke. We
are not trying to tell you how much
to eat, how much water Cor wine) to
drink. We are not telling you
whether you should go to shows or
not. Nor are we telling you what
politics to join, or what church you
ought to go to. think that this is
a free country and if someone enjoys
smoking let him. If you don't care
to smoke, don't. We are not telling
or forcing you to smoke.
think that If a laboring man en-
joys his smoke in the evening after
a days toll, that he should have it..
and should not be barred from it.
It seems that the rights and the
liberties of the poor working class
of people are being taken away. Old
Bill in Germany tried to dictate to
the world and tried to rule it, but
failed. l therefore say, don't try to
pick chestnuts from somebody else's
fire, pick them from your own CRATE.
Probably Mr.. Miller can't stand
the smoke, and If that is the case he
could not have stood it on the battle
front, like the boys did, that smoked.
And believe me, they stood the
smoke, gas and even the rain of
shells, and they defeated the brute
that was trying to take away our
personal right and liberty.
A. r. BLATNY.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
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hind them. The Giant whirled
about and tried to shove II open
again. Though he put forth all his
strength, he couldn't move Il an
inch II was as solid as the rock
itself.
Never mind, there are other
ways out of the cavern" said Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell comfortingly.
after we have found the gold we
will look for Them"
The passageway opened into a
great chamber OF rock, and the
chamber opened into other passages
and chambers. Finally they came
to two openings. and here Prince
Bonnie Blue Bell halted, a look of
doubt coming over his face,
zone of these passages leads to
the stores of gold, and the other
Bonnie Blue Bell paused.
Where does the other lead to-"
prompted Peggy.
ITO the mysterious Indian tenn
ple," whispered Prince Bonnie Blue
Bell. ''They say there is an awful
idol there"
They cautiously went forward
along the passage at the right and
presently came out in a high, vault
ed hall. Billy's fiashlight swept the
ceiling, which was beautiful with
"it's the temple" whispered
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell, 'and there
there's the idol" Billy's search
light had come to rest on q tall,
dark figure standing in niche in
the wall. Come out quick; they
say it's an evil idol" And Bonnie
Blue Bell turned to flee.
Gee whillikers" grunted the Gle
ant, shrinking back.
Idols are of wood and stone"
spoke up Billy. solemnly. They
cannot be either good or evil. do
not believe in idols"
Look! Look! It's moving!" whis-
pered the Giant in an awed voice.
Sure enough, the idol seemed sud
denly to come to life. There was a
strange stir about it and a hundred
eyes seemed to glitter from its body,
EVIL! Evil" cried Prince Bonnie
Blue Bell. Peggy and the Giant
shrank farther back. Billy Belgium
alone stood his ground.
at do not believe in idols" he re-
peated. Nothing that is of wood,
or stone or metal can scare me-"
Saying this, Billy stopped quickly to
the ground, picked up rock and
hurled it straight at the idol.
The stone hit its mark, ana In
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
Canada's Grand old Man DEAD.

Sir Wilfred Lauriers death closes a career
of constructive activity, long exerted in behalf
of Canada. A liberal of liberals, he led the
Dominion along path to prosperity and i'm
portanee. Losing power as premier because he
favored reciprocity with the United States. he
still held the confidence Of all, though his re-
markable course in connection with the con-
seription movement caused many to desert him.
As the central figure Of Canadian national life
at most critical epoch, he has left place that
will be permanently his, that Of the premier who
set his country on its own feet, and made true
the words of Kipling: Daughter am in my
mothers house, but mistress am in my owl"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
About Cigarets.

Bruno, Neb., Feb Ito the
Editor of The Bee: / notice that
Dictator Miller of Omaha is advising
you not to advocate the passage of
the Mcleod cigaret bill. Yes, Mr..
Miller, we do have a law and in fact
have had it for many years. which
prohibited the sale of cigarets. What
has this law accomplished? Nothing!
One can buy all the cigarets he
wants, and if they could not be
bought, the smokers would make
their own, as they did years before.
also hope that the legislature will
pass a bill to sentence these cranks
that are trying to interfere with the
liberties of the people, and for in
sulting the Red Cross and the K. c.
think that we have wiser men
than you, Mr.. Miller, at the head of
our government and the Red Cross
institution. That is what our gov
eminent gets by being criticised, and
the Red Cross being insulted for the
great work it has accomplished in
helping to win the great war and
save the lives of our soldiers. l
wonder who accomplished more,
whether Mr. Miller or the Red
Cross? Let the public express their
opinion on that. 1 feel that 1 am
law-abiding citizen, but when Mr..
Miller comes out and tries to insult
the Red Cross, it gets on my nerves.
Why should the boys and the rest
of us be deprived of our smoke, af-
ter the boys helped to win the liberty
Of this country. How can the boys
feel, after they made the greatest
sacrifice that could be made. and
then they should be deprived of their
enjoyment of taking a smoke.
1t seems too much like kaiserism
when you come out with statement
and are doing all you can and are
irving to deprive the boys as well as
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

mitted Prince Bonnie Blue Bell.
"That is what makes it so fascinat-
ing"
did you bring along your flash
light, Billy?" asked the Giant.
Billy put his hand into his pocket
and brought up the little electric
flash.
1--WE will be safe enough with that
light" said the Giant. Lead on,
Bonnie Blue Bell"
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell stepped
into the cave with the others eagerly
crowdlng behind him. AS they
crossed the threshold of the swing
ing-rock door it silently shut be-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
Due for a Rurnn.

Baltimore American: The leniency
of the conquerors towards Germany
has but encouraged arrogance. The
Huns do not understand anything
but force, nor can they appreciate
kind treatment. The only way to
make them understand they must
submit to a superior civilization is to
give them good dose of their own
medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
TODAY
NE Day We ceIebrate.

General Sir Henry Wilson, who year ago
became chief of the British imperial staff, born
in ireland 90 years ago.
General William l. Kenly, chief of the di-
vision Of aeronautics of the United States army,
born in Baltimore county, Maryland, IS years
ago.
Jean Jules Jusserand, the French ambassador
to the United States, born at Lyons, France, "a
years ago.
August Belmont, noted New York banker,
who has been serving as a major in the aviation
section Of the United States army, born in New
York City 60 years ago.
James P. Goodrich, governor of Indiana,
born at Winchester, Ind IS years ago..
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
A GREAT ECONOMY Be
CAUSE OF EXTRA WEAR

After a trip to Kilauea. the active
volcano Of Hawaii, my Ne6lin-soled
shoes were the only ones not abso-
lutely ruined. Many in our party
wore hob-nailed boots, said Miss Jean
P. Lane of Seattle, Washington.
The sharp jagged lava of Kilauea
cuts an ordinary sole to pieces quickly.
That Ne6lin Soles stood the test but
emphasizes their toughness and dur
ability. These qualities are built into
them by a scientific process. Women
and men and children, too-who are
hard on shoes should buy them with
Ne5lin Soles. lThey come in many
styles, and because of the extra wear
they give, are a great economy.
And any repairman will re-sole your
worn shoes with Neolin Soles, which
are flexible and waterproof as well as
long-wearing. They are made by The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron,
Ohio, who also make Wingfoot Heels,
guaranteed to outwear all other heels.
r1e01in So1es
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
CHAPTER III.
Tho Mysterious Idol.

Sc RE you afraid?" laughed
"A Prince Bonnie Blue Bell as
Peggy, Billy Belgium and the Giant
OF the Woods peeked within the
gloomy depths of the cave, but hes
itated about venturing past the
swinging-rock door.
mo, we are not exactly afraid"
answered Peggy slowly. but it looks
very dark and mysterious in there"
ut is dark and mysterious" ad-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
IN oman 80 Yearg Ago Today.

Pat O'HaWes made a proposition to the
school board to buy the lizard school for $4,000.
The Knights of Pythias celebrated the 25th
anniversary of its founding There are los
lodges in Nebraska with total membership Of
over 5000
G. w. Bush has been appointed chief clerk
of the Elkhorn road to succeed Mr.. Cheney.
George S. Mason has returned from Phila-
delphia, where he passed his examination credit
ably at the University of Pennsylvania Denta!
college. He will take up practice here with his
uncle, Dr. A. W. Mason
An oyster supper was given at Exposition
hall for the Holy Family school. Musical enter
tainment was furnished by Miss Angela Dillon,
Miss McDermott, Mrs. o. Bouscaren and Prof.
McQuake.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

The Rocky Mountain club in New York pro-
poses to welcome the homecoming members of
the Rainbow" division in true western style.
But what would their home folks do, if given
q chance?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

The president passed the buck to congress
on the railroad question, and congress promptly
ducked This puts the matter squarely up to
the republicans, where it will be dealt with.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

A new Mormon church has just been dedi-
cateG in Brooklyn, In the meantime, Senator
lIitcheock's hyphenated paper is spreading the
Mormon propaganda that is expected soon to
lay the foundations for a Mormon church in
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Another three-quarters of billion is to be
turned over to the railroads by the government.
As long as the public Golfers are open, opera
ton of the systems is simple matter
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Mayor Smith clings to his program Of re-
form, although quite we'll occupied with other
matters. If he ever gets started we may have
a regular house-cleaning time.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Shooting the other woman is mighty poor
way to go about getting back an Grant hus-
band, especially in state where the laws are all
in favor of the wife
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Now it is alleged the boshevild are getting
ready to sell Russia 1t will not be an easy
thing to do IL the purchaser has to take tie
politics along with the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Losses of the French navy during the war
have Just been made public, and make an i'm
pressive showing. The silent service Of the
sailors was not sinecure.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Rotarians Pershing and Bryan were too bus
to attend the Omaha gathering, but maybe W
can have them on another occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Mr.. Wilson went to Seattle for his new am
bassador to France. He must be saving Vance
Mccormack for something good,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Boston is threatening to Guido everything
and everybody when it gives welcome to the re-
turning president. The most suspicious event
in the history of Beantown was carried out with
the least fuss Do you recall the tea partyY
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Policemen are threatened with new peril,
that Of boycott by the bonding companies. 1t
surely is great to be copper"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Death overlook ISIS coal miners at their
work in the mines of the United States last
year. American industrial life contains quite as
much of the spice of danger as may be found
on the battle field.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Iowa will continue to use The Stars and
Stripes whenever a flag is required. That is
good enough banner for any American.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

An extra session of the new congress seems
assured despite the. democratic hope that it
might be avoided All right, it can't help being
an improvement.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
By DADDY.
By DADDY,

peggy and Billy Belgium so with the
Giant Of the Woods to hunt for gold.
Prince Bonnie Blue Bell shows them the
mountainsl
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Looks like Omaha were going to struggle
through another summer without public mar
let place.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Progress Is readjustment. There's no such
thing as standing still
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

"Buy it now" is the good slogan for reviving
business and may well be put into practice.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

King Alfonso will not cross the Atlantic this
year, and will thereby forego a jolly good time
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Even the Allies find it not easy to let go in
Russia.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

stantly came terrifying results. The
idol seemed suddenly to swell up. 1t
turned into a black cloud. This
cloud reached out like an arm
reached right toward them. At
the same time a sound like a roar
ing wind filled the cavern.
Down, down on your faces"
shouted Billy, and all obeyed as his
light was turned off and the cave
became pitch dark
TN the next chapter will be told how
Billy proves that Idols cannot do harm.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18
Land for Soldier.

Fremont, Feb. Ito the Editor
OF The Bee; Where can get fun in
is abroad to give returning soldiers
first chance at government lands or
EJmesteads?
border count any In proving up?"
Where is this land located?
JACK.
Answer-Write to the commission
er Of the general land office, Wash
ington, D. c., where you can obtain
full information regarding public
land and conditions for entry. Sew
eEal bills are pending in congress,
dealing with this question. but it is
not likely any will be passed at the
present session.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

All ready for the Readiustmsnt Congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

Friend Of the Soldier
- -
Replies will be given in this
column to questions relating
to the soldier and his prob
lens, in and out of the army.
Names will not be printed,
Ask T h e B e e to Answer.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-18

ubssrbsrs leaving the city should have The Bee mailed
. them. Address changed often az requested.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

and 326 tribal town lots in Choctaw,
Chickasaw and Creek Nations, East
ern Oklahoma. Sales begin at Chick
asha. Oklahoma, November II, 1919,
at ArdmOre, November 10, at Hugo
NoyemDer 20, at Poteau November
%, at Stigler November "a, at Nc
Alester November 26, at Atoka Nov
ember 28, and at Muskogee, Okla
homa, November 20, 1919, Lands to
be offered for sale will include about
5000 acres of UNOLLOTTED AND
TIMBER LANDS heretofore sold and
declared forfeited for non-payment
Of balance Of purchase money due
thereon, and will be re-offered for
sale without any minimum price at
tached thereto, about 7400 acres
TIMBER LANDS, not sold or for
feited will be offered for sale at
minimum prices ranging from $15O
to $500 per acre for land; from
$3.50 to $500 per thousand feet for
pine timber and from $150 to $500
per thousand feet for hardwood tim
ber, the LANDS AND TIMBER be-
ing sold together also about 1900
acres of UNALLOTTED TRIBAL
LANDS, and about 600 acres of the
SURFACE OF THE SEGREGATED
GOAL AND ASPHALT LANDS OF
the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations,
all tracts of the surface thereof here
tofore offered for sale two times
shall be sold for cash without regard
to the appraised value thereof, also
326 town lots in the Choctaw, Chick
nc lofc
in Muskogee to be sold, % per cent
cash, 25 per cent in six months, bal
ance, so per cent within one year
from date of sale The unallotted
and timber lands and town lots in
Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations not
heretofore offered shall be sold, 25
per cent cash balance in three an
nual installments Of 25 per cent,
payable in one, two and three years
from date of sale, town lots hereto
fore offered and not sold to be sold
for cash Not to exceed 160 acres
of any of the land classified as agri
cultural and GAO acres classified as
grazing can be purchased by any
one person. No limitation as to the
number of acres or tracts of the
other land any one person may pur-
chase. Prospective purchasers un-
able to attend sales in person can
bid by mail by sending certified
check or bank draft for Is per cent
of amount of minimum and maximum
bids, payable to d. Buddrus, Cashier
and Special Disbursing Agent for the
Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Ok
lahoma, or may purchase through an
authorized agent under power of
attorney All deferred installments
bear per cent interest. For de-
scriptlye lists and printed regulations
giving times, terms and places of
sale address Gabe E. Parker, Super
intendent for the Five Civilized
Tribes, Muskogee. Oklahoma, who
will supervise the sale when held.
CATO SELLS,
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

The beginning of almost every SER
ious disorder is constipation. If you
want to enjoy good health keep your
bowels regular. This is best accom-
plished by proper diet and exercise,
at somet+aes a medicine is needed
and when that is the case You will
tind Chamberlain Tablets are ex-
3ellent. They are mild and gentle in
their action, easy and pleasant to
take. Give them trial. They cost
only a quarter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

lax ON BACHELORS

Cape Town--Theyye got tax on
bachelors in the Transvaal province
of the South African Union. They
believe in early marriages, too A
bachelor under 25 years has to pay
yearly tax of IS. over 25 years
the bachelor tax is $40 It's an ef
fort to catch up with the rapidly
multiplying blacks who invariably
raise families of from seven to ten
or depending upon the mum
ber Of wives they have. Polygamy
is a handicap that can't be over.
come even by a bachelor tax for the
whites.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
NOTICE OF SALE OF PARK
BONDS.

The City of Chickasha, Oklahoma,
will receive sealed bids at the office
of the city clerk of said city until
the hour of 500 o'clock p. m, Octo-
Der 23rd, 1919 for the purchase of
100000 of Park Bonds of said city
in denomination of $1,000 each.
Said bonds will bear interest at a
rate not to exceed per cent per an
mum, interest payable semi-annually,
and Uill mature as follows One
fourth in 10 years; one-fourth in Is
years, one-fourth IN 20 years and one
fourth in 25 years from date of is
sue.
Each bid must be accompanied by
a certified check in the sum of $4,000
as evidence of good faith Of bidder.
The City of Chickasha reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
S. G. DURBIN,
Mayor
Attest: g. G. REYNOLDS
(Seal) City Clerk
13-1Ot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
chamberIaIn,a counh Remedy

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group and whoop-
ing cough. From a small beginning
it's sale and use has extended to all
parts of the United States and to
many foreign countries. This alone
ia enough to convince one that it Is
medicine or more than ordinary
merit. Give it trial AMI you will
find this to be the case.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

Ease the pain of a rheumatic attack
by a rubbing application Of Ballard's
Snow Liniment. 1t relieves tender
ness and strengthens the joints.
Three sizes, soc, 6Oc and $1.2O per
bottle. Sold by Wren Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

In all malarial countries the pop
ular remedy Is Ierbine. People find
1t a good medicine for purifying the
system and warding off the disease.
Price, 6Oc. Sold by Wren Drug Co,
pleased with the prompt relief afford
ed by this remedy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14

English Surgeon in Civil War.
Sir Charles Wyndham, the famous
English actor, served as a surgeon in
the American Civil war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
HOUSE KEEPERS

Ask your grocer for "Lawtona
Flour" and baking will be pleasure
Every sack guaranteed. 9.tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
Attest: e. G. REYNOLDS,
(Seal) City Clerk
BIDS WANTED FOR THE CON
sTRucTIoN OF SEWER

Sealed bids will be received by the
City of Chickasha, Oklahoma, at the
office Of the city clerk of said city
until o'clock p. m, Oct. %, 1919,
for the construction of sanitary sewer
in sewer district No 2S in said city,
beginning at a man-hole on Georgia
avenue, between Fifth street and
Sixth street and extending north
through blocks 266 and 251.
Said bids shall be for the furnish
ing of all labor, material, equipment
and all other things necessary for
the constructionof said sewer accord
ing to city engineers plans, specifi-
cations and profiles which are on file
in the office of said city clerk.
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to give bond in the sum Of
$3.50 as required by law
The city reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
All interested parties are hereby
notified that they may appear before
the city council on the 23rd day of
October, 1919, and protest against
said proposed improvement or any
part thereof
BY order of council
(SeaD E. c. REYNOLDS,
13-10t. City Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-14
Santa Fe
East 8oun !.

No. 44s*-Mixed, der-rt 2:30p. m
No. 448 daily except Sunday.
No. 440-Passenger depart 8:35 a. m
West Bound.
No. 43o- Passenger, arrive $3.50 p. m
No. 447*-Mixed, arrive 1890 p. m
= No 447 daily except Sunday.