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Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
Grain exchange and the Farmer.

The bill now before the legislature dealing
with the Omaha Grain exchange contains ele-
ments of danger to the farmer as we'll as to the
exchanges 1t may work injury to the market,
and thus destroy any benefit the grain producer
possibly could have from its existence. Advo-
Gates of the bill seemingly have confused the
function Of brokerage with the evils of specu-
lation. At any rate, the main point of differ
ence is found in rule of the exchange which
prohibits giving of rebates.
Certain Of the farmer organizations distribute
profits on patronage basis, the practice being
held tantamount to rebating. Were this practice
to be introduced on the exchange at Omaha, or
elsewhere, it would result in the big dealer doing
business at the expense of the small, and soon
the whole business would be in the hands of
few large concerns-whether made up Of farm
ers or others does not matter. AT present the
brokers in business are as greatly concerned
in bringing buyers as they are in getting sellers
to come to Omaha. With this incentive broken
down, the traffic would quickly move to Kansas
City, Minneapolis, Chicago, and other points,
and the local market again be destroyed.
The rule of the Omaha exchange will not in
terfere with the cooperative effort Of farmers,
who easily may adjust their business to con-
form TO requirement, which is established GUS
tom and backed by court decisions as we'll as
ample experience. Persistence in the present
effort may seriously harm the market here, but
not to the extent Of stopping gambling in flu
lures, which yet may be carried on, even though
the actual market were removed to Kamschatka
Reasonable regulation is desirable; elimina-
ton Of proft-tating middlemen is imperative,
but the grain broker performs legitimate and
necessary function, one which must be carried
on, even by a cooperative group of farmers.
This is the chief defense of the Omaha Grain
exchange against measure that is unwise in
its main provisions.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
Price Regulation for Peace Time.

Secretary Redheld is bent on trying to help
the cost of living to come down from its stills
without tumble To this end he has set up
commission that is to prepare scale Of "rea-
sonable" prices, which is to be Offered to the
nation as the governmentaliy approved judg-
ment Of price scale low enough to encourage
buying This sounds good. but to the simple
minded person who recalls the efforts of the
government to stabilize prices during the war,
the experiment seems dubious
In spite Of the pretense then maintained,
prices continually advanced, for there was re-
quest for all that was produced an urgent need
for most, and holders had the upper hand Of
the buyers, and used it accordingly Condi-
tons are reversed now, and buyers will probably
wait until the price seems right to them, no
matter whether it have the stamp Of govern
mental approval or not The good old law Of
supply and demand was only partly suspended
by the war, and it will very likely operate again.
Everybody agrees that the price level set last
year can not be maintained The artificial props
put under it by the war have been removed to a
considerable extent, and in time ali will be
gone No Intervention by government board
can obviate this nor is il likely that one will
materially facilitate the restoration of normal
business.
The process however, is interesting, because
il shows how even the business world is being
permeated with the idea that the place to go
for relief is Washington. Only because such
recourse holds promise Of profit geater than can
be otherwise attained do sellers now resort to
it. Il was the buyers turn last year
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
BAKERS BEAUTIFUL BUNK.

Secretary Baker of the War department, In
his capacity as defender of the administration
and critic Of the republicans in congress, seeks
to blame the minority for the collapse Of the
presidents program. According to the secre-
tary, and to the partisan papers Of his cult ii
was "flibuster" that shut off legislation.
How transparent his beautiful outpouring Of
bunk really is may be dscerned from the rec
ord. Senator Kellogg Of Minnesota completely
exposed its insincerity in his address to the
conference at ST. Paul last Friday. He gave
this list Of important measures that failed:
The naval bill carrying $27l 100000 re-
ported February 27.
The army bill, carrying $l,2ls,oooooo re-
ported February ~
The public building BILL not reported at all.
The sundry civil bill, carrying S850,000,-
600, not reported at all
The general deficiency bill, not reported at
all
The wheat bill, which enables the country
to redeem its pledge to the farmers of the
nation, was reported to the senate and passed
only few hours before the closing of the
session.
The urgency deficiency bill, containing the
railroad appropriation, REPORTED to the senate
March g.
Without the passage of some of these bills
which have failed the very functions of the
government must cease. In the face of this
the president declines TO call an extra session
The committees of the late congress were
controlled by democrats. They could report
out bill at any time. The conference COM
mttee that held back the revenue measure from
early in December until late in February was
controlled by the democrats.
The colossal assurance of Secretary Baker
and his followers, in trying to shift onto the
republicans responsibility for the miserable in
competence of the democratic party is beyond
conception. But they have been "peddng the
bunk" for so long they think they can fool the
people forever
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
STATE PRESS COMMENT

Hastings Tribune: What's the use
OF buying an automobile when you
can go down to Omaha and pick
up one for nothing?
Columbus News: That Omaha girl
who ran away and was married be-
cause she was spanked by her par
ents, may or may not come back
voluntarily and ask for another
spanking.
Kearney Hub: Protests against the
passage of the foolish movie CEN
sorship bill are piling up on the
desks Of members of the Nebraska
legislature, and 1t is fair to pre-
sumo that short shift win be made
of the measure when it comes up
for passage.
Aurora Republican: Nebraska has
worried along very nicely so far
without a censorship of moving
pictures and probably can continue
to do so. The bill before the legis-
lature for that purpose should be
killed on the ground that there are
already too many useless boards and
commissions, if for no better rea-
son.
Gering Witness: This movie
censorship" bill should be killed in
stanter. Vicious in itself, it is even
more vicious in its tendencies. It is
but step from that to censorship
of newspapers, of sermons and lee
lures. of the mails, of private cor
respondence. There is no real differ
ence between the bolshevism that
would destroy all law and order and
the bolsheYism that would make a
progressive world tie itself to the
narrow fanaticism of the Dark Ages.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
Municipal Market and Auditorium.

We do not understand what the city council
is driving at in its move to locate municipal
market in the basement of the Auditorium The
room available is but small fraction Of what
real market ought to have If the purpose is to
provide for the needs Of householders who
would like to buy direct from producers, the
location will not serve. If it is to furnish an
opportunity for the producer to sell direct to
the retailer, the openAair market now in exist
ence is far better than the one proposed. Either
way, the move looks like mistake
Furthermore, the commission owes the pub
lie something more in connection with the Audi
forum. Money has been provided for needs
no less urgent than the demand for improve
ments on the building. If is toybe maintained
for the purposes to which it was devoted at the
outset, it should be completed, and made safe,
presentable and comfortable. Sticking truck
stalls in til basement will not add to its serv-
iceabiiity as a place for public gatherings
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
MeR1eAM;
&A5N1.4W
Wants All the World Dry.

U. S. Naval Forces Operating In
European Waters. February 49,,
1919.-To the Editor of The Bee:
Greetings across the sea.
1t is understood that opponents
of liquor and vice are making them
selves hoarse by shouting that nine
out of 10 Of the soldiers abroad are
opposed to prohibition.
While 1t is only natural that these
perverted minds should turn to this
argument, having exhausted every
other, let it be known that on this
prohibition question many thou
sands of our soldiers and sailors are
for it, and after spending months
in France are more inclined than
ever to solidly support it.
France, with her inexcusable pow
erty, unsanitary living conditions,
primitive working methods, etc, is
at least 100 years behind America.
all because of her wine industry,
which removes from the people all
incentive for better living conditions.
Drinking water must be drawn from
street hydrants, possibly blocks
away, and baths must be taken at
some public bathhouse in some
eases several miles away, but the
people seem eontented. And where
you find contentment you do not
find progression.
The wine industry still fiourishes
outrageously, utilizing the services
of the major part Of what little man
power is left. Solid blocks of park
ing space are taken up with 100
gallon barrels Of wine. The popu-
larity of wooden shoes, dirty and
scanty clothing, is largely due to the
liquor traffic-not the war.
Every man who is not afraid TO
express what his own conscience
really dictates will agree that alcohol
cannot be associated with anything
good, whereas 1t can be connected
with almost everything evil. Coun-
try-wide prohibition throughout the
states will go down as one of the
greatest achievements in American
history.
The greatest good that could pos
sibly result as an outgrowth Of this
great war is worldwide prohibition.
And it is highly significant that Amer
lea should be the first nation to
take the step in this direction-to-
ward greater civilization.
w g. GLEASON, u. s. Navy.
Home address: 1921 Maple St,
Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
Whose Funeral Is 1t
Stars and Stripes. France.

There are great many splendid things being
said and done in the states incident to the
American soldiers return. And, as might be
expected, great many things equally as silly.
The American soldier believes this war has
been fought for something very spiritual and
yet very tangible, and that the peace to follow
is to be worthy one. He will return to face
life with the same high courage with which he
confronted death. He feels sure of the well
come he will find and he hopes to slide back
quietly and unostentatiously into harness and
help pull the load Of a bigger, better world
To programs of land reclamation and voca-
tional training, insurance protection, and help
for the MANNED and blind the returning soldier
looks forward as a measure of justice which
he hopes will be worked out to a consumma.
ton in keeping with the new order Of things.
There are, however, unfortunately, a great
many people in the states with lots of time and
nothing to do, to whom it ought to be sug-
gested that he does not fully appreciate the
charity campaign now in full swing He doesn't
object to his old uniform and some of its ac-
cessories, nor to the extra months pay-that is
an intimate little matter between himself and his
uncle But when he picks up the paper and
reads in perhaps, nine out of Is items some
novel proposition. rather vague, but neverthe
less entirely suggestive of the charitable inten-
tons of the authors, he feels very much like a
man who has left home and upon returning finds
someone else installed in the best chambers and
the word welcome" on the cellar door
One state is planting trees for us, another
naming pigs for us, all the hens in another state
laying eggs for us, and someone else is planning
to make New York policemen out Of US. Some
governors are calling the politicians together
and proclaming that something has got to be
done with us, and committees are being ap.
pointed with salaries) to look into the matter.
Some are recommending that all of us be sent
back to the farm and others that we be hired
by the government.
What tremendous awakening is in store
for all these dear people when the soldier sets
foot again upon the old sod, shakes the dust Of
battle from his clothes and wades into things
with a breeze that will blow all the charity
boards and governors committees out of his
way forever!
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

plan for using it to escape the
Flying Ogre.
I'VE must try camoufage," she
cried. IF all you geese crowd to-
gether and hide your heads in the
bushes you viii look. from above,
like part of the shrubbery. The
Ogre will think you just bushes and
will fly past"
Great ideal" shouted Billy. Illus
tie, because he will be here in a
minute" .-.-.-
The geese didn't have such quick
brains as the children, and besides
they were scared and tired, SO they
couldn't grasp the plan at once, But
after Peggy and Billy had showed
several into place the others quickly
followed. Not all could hide their
heads in the bushes, because there
were so many of them, but those on
the outside hid their heads under the
wings of the other geese until not a
black head nor a neck could be seen.
Peggy, giving a hasty look over the
backs of the geese, felt sure that the
Ogre would be fooled into thinking
them mass of shrubbery.
But Billy pointed in dismay to one
back that didn't look a bit like
shrubbery. 1t was that of the beau
tiful Blue Goose and it stood out so
sharp and distinct from the others
that it couldn't be missed.
From the air came a roar, drawing
nearer and nearer. Peggy glanced
up. 1t was the Ogre coming along.
swift as an eagle. Another instant
and he was sure to see the Blue
Goose-and the Blue Goose was the
one that he seemed sartioularly In
tent upon killing.
Peggy could think Of Just one
thing to do-and that proved the
right thing. She stepped in among
the geese and knelt down so that her
little black skirt completely hid the
Blue Goose. At the same time she
and Billy looked and pointed toward
the north, Just as if they had been
watching the flight Of the Wild Geese
that way.
Peggy and Billy had been SO busy
thinking OF saving the Wild Geese
that they hadn't thought of them
selves Now the same fear struck
them both-suppose the Flying Ogre
was after children as well as after
Wild Geese. He might swoop down
and catch them. His roar seemed
terrible and menacing. They could
MT help looking up. Then Billy gave
a shout.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
Plague from the Trench

Human misery and squalor carry a poison
that travels far from the place Of origin. The
deadly evil may in fact, circle the world in a
short time in these days of rapid intercommu-
nication A report from the director general of
The army medical service in France states that
the virus of influenza and trench fever has been
Identified microscopically as a minute globuar
ell. No doubt it was generated in the army
trenches where the physical strain was worse
han ever before known in any war, and en-
inred by much the largest number of men ever
gathered for military purposes. In other wars
armies have gone into winter quarters but in
he conflict that shook all Europe, and was felt
III other continents, the hosts were compelled to
ace each other all the time in immense systems
s. gashes cut in the earth wherever they hap
aehed TO be needed in the constant shifting Of
Tiolent attack and defense. The bodily wretch
sdness Of it all especially in the cool months,
Sas uuspeakabe.
The strange form Of influenza, that is said TO
have caused 100000 deaths in the United States
alone is thus decided to have had its breeding
place hi the trenches. Yellow fever has been
raced back to the slave ships. where crowds Of
yictins were battened down in dark holds in
tropical seas. A slave ship could be identified
cagues away by its sitting odor. Cholera is
ln old disease along the ancient iusanitary
outes Of fanatical pilgrimage. All have spread
periodically to other parts OF the earth. No
country IS safe after such plaques get start.
The movement to avert wars is also pro-
foundry important to the worlds sanitary safety.
-St. Louis Globe-Demoerat
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

why, it's an airplanen'
"But the Ogre is inside" whis-
pered the King from beneath the
bushes. At that instant a head was
stuck over the side of the airplane
and great google eyes looked down.
1t was the queerest kind of a head
the children had ever seen.
The google eyes stared and stared
until Peggy thought their secret had
been discovered. But, no, the air
plane swept on past them and was
soon gone far to the north
"He's gone" said Billy,
"But he will be back quickly"
honked the King. I'VE haven't been
able to shake him off since we left
the south. Please hide us"
II know of a good place. said
Billy. HE will never find you in the
big cave by the river. Comel"
Running rapidly Billy led the way
toward the river. Peggy, looking
after the airplane, saw that he was
acting none too soon. for the Ogre
was already swinging around in a
wide circle and heading back to-
ward them.
Tomorrow will be told how Peggy aud
Billy invade the camp OF the Ogre.l
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Eugene v. Debs will have to serve his prison
sentence, the supreme court having found the
verdict Of guilty against him properly rendered,
This decision will carry also the cases against
Rose Pastor Stokes, Victor l. Berger, Adolph
Germer, and others Of the group who INDUCED
iii seditious opposition to the government dur
ing the war. 1t vindicates the majesty of the
law and the rule Of the people, for it estab-
fishes that free speech carries with it also re-
sponsibiity for what is said
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
cur YOUR SHOE Bills

Heretofore, soles never lasted me
more than three months, because my
work keeps me walking constantly on
cement. But I have worn a pair of
Ne6Iin Soles now for more than three
months, and judging from their present
condition, they will last three times as
long" So says G. L. Kerr, manager
Of an automobile organization in
Geneva, N. Y.
This extra wear given by Ne6lin
Soles not only makes the shoes soled
with them cheaper by the year than
other shoes, but the price you pay in
the first place is sometimes less than
for shoes of only ordinary wear.
You can get Ne6lin-soled shoes in
many styles for every member Of the
family. Try these long-wearing, COM
Portable and waterproof soles on your
worn shoes too. All good repair shops
have them. They are made by The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, of Akron,
Ohio, who also make Wingfoot Heels,
guaranteed to outwear all other heels.
ne0litl sSIoles
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Others besides the American statesmen in
terested propose amendments to the League Of
Nations constitution showingj that the draft
is not looked upon as impeccabie. The clacquers
who spend their energy in demanding that we
swallow it whole may yet wake up to the fact
that the world expects to have. something TO
say about the terms Of peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Mt Hoover in announcing his purpose to
give over the administration Of the worlds food
problems, says he, too, must earn living. Let
him wait till he comes in contact with the cost
of the same. and he will realize lot better just
what il means
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
CHAPTER III.
m

+AA@ 3D. - - 1R@NAs
THE Flying Ogre was coming at a
L rate which would bring him
overhead in a minute or two. Peggy
and Billy knew that the geese would
have to be out OF sight by that time
or he would be sure to catch them.
please hide mel Quickl" urged
the beautiful Blue Goose.
The ogre has chased us so far,
my poor bride can't fly another
MILE" honked the King Of the Wild
Geese. despairingly.
I'VE will save you," promised
Billy, but when he looked around for
a hiding place he couldn't see any
except small clump of bushes-and
the clump wasn't nearly large
enough to conceal all the geese.
Peggy also had her eyes on that
clump, and although 1t seemed small
her nimble brain had already formed
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Public comfort stations are again being con-
sidered by the city commissioners, Just as has
been done for 10, these many years. What is
most needed is action
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

France and Italy object to the union of Aus
tria with Germany. This is a concrete iliustra-
tion Of "self-determination" as interpreted by
some Of the prospective members Of the League
81 Nations.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

The London police will come to know in
time that the soldiers and sailors must have
their little crap games, no matter what else
happens. The roll Of the dice is part Of the
war. apparently
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Kansas City's street car strike hangs on in
the dynamite stage Il might have followed the
example Of Omaha and secured peaceable set
Element Of bad situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Surplus spuds in the North Platte country
arc being offered for 50 cents bushel Some
way Of getting these potatoes to market ought
Is be found.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

How can the bootegger be depended upon to
make true return Of his income tax? Or a
professional poker player?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Sim Feners Kissed Taft for telling them to
wait That's what he gets for buttng in where
The president sidestepped.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Jaseha Heifetz wants to ride balloon, and
II he ever gets up in one as high as some Of his
notes, he will break all altitude records.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

The next really spectacular proceeding will
probably be the sinking Of the surrendered Ger
man warships. And they will be "spurlos YER
senkfn
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

"Old Bill" Suzer is out with an endorsement
Of the League Of Nations, which ought to just
about end the argument.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

The Grand Trunk railroad has gone into the
hands OF a receiver; the Canadians did not make
the. arrangements that served to turn the treas
ary over to the transportation lines, as we did
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

One pair of Omaha automobile thieves has
pleaded guilty. What the court does with them
eventually may decide the effect of their ex-
ample on others.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

DREAMLA AND
ADVENTURE
BY DADDY \
By DADDY

tThe flock OF the King of the Wild Geese
on its spring flight 10 the north. is chased
by an ogre who tries TO XIII the King s
bride. the beautiful Blue Goose. Peggy
and Billy are asked to hide the geese)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Korea hobs up with claim, for self-de
termination. Quite lot Of readjustment is pill
ing up before the Paris board.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Josephus Daniels will study war ship designs
Oh his trip abroad, and in time may come to
understand ali about navy
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
LINES no A LAUGH.

Better not ask papa yet dear. He
has the govt In one foot"
"All right. I'll wait till he gets well
or gets the govt in both feet."--Boston
Transcript
do you think a burned child always
fears the flre?"
mot at all If SO, why should so many
divorce DEGREES prohibit the contestants
from remarrying ?"-Detroit Free Press.
She latter his proposall-Did you ever
say anything like this to a girl before?
He-Heavens! You don't suppose 1t
could be done like that the first time, do
you?--Boston Transcript,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11
Bonds ana Bonuses.

Several inquiries have been re-
ceived from soldiers in regard to
Liberty bonds and the payment of
the $50 bonus.
Those who have made payments
on Liberty bonds and have not re-
eeiyed the bonds allotted to them
should write to the deposits and al
lotments branch. central dishursing
division, office of the quartermaster
general, Washington, ID. c. Those
who have not completed payments
for bonds will be allowed to do so.
For the bonus write to zone
finance officer, Lemon building,
Washington, d. G. Send discharge
papers or order for discharge, or
both. These will be returned with
check for bonus.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

The Auto show and the weather man seem to
be in eahoots.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-11

Real peace negotiations are now scheduled
to start on March 20 Why all this haste?