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Cold Weather Birds.

By AlilLlA 6SGLE BEARD.
You will never believe unless you
look for them how many of our wild
birds brave the cold weather and do
not migrate south for the winter.
The lists vary in different parts of
the country and it is not possible to
give them all here, but you can take
the common winter birds of New
York state to start with. then add
or subtract as you identity the birds
in your own locality.
Among the most common birds is
the chickadee. He is round and
plump and gray, has a black throat
and wears a black cap. The chicka-
dees gather in focks and, alighting
On a tree, completely fill it. One
sometimes sees tree as full of
chickadees as a cherry tree is Of
cherries and they hang to the twigs
in much the same fashion, many Of
them completely upside down.
The brown creeper is in evidence,
too. Small, slender, streaked brovyl
above, white underneath, he darts
quickly around the tree trunks, run
ming up spirally.
The white breasted nutha,ch re-
mains all winter. He has a small,
compact, rather fiat, body, slate gray
above, pure white underneath, and
the top of his head is black. You
see him creeping over tree trunks,
often head downward.
The junco is about the size of a
sparrow, rather thick body, dull
slate color all over except on lower
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
Make 1t Snappy

The South Dakota law governing presiden
tial primaries stipulates that each candidate for
state delegate must make statement of his
policies and keep it within eight words. South
Dakota may be neither busy nor bored. 1t may
be merely wise. A candidate might disguise
his opinions in eight thousand words, but he
cannot in eight. He must say something. |
In brevity the language becomes vehicle
of expression. In prolixity it can become the
method Of suppression. The necessity OF put
ting it over in eight words or less may drive
some of the candidates to the familiar quota
tions: Millions for defense, but not cent
tribute" One word had to be dropped. There
is statement OF policy which we suspect will
sget the candidate who uses it about two votes
in South Dakota
Never haul the old fage down" ought to
20 strong against internationalism. We do not
know how it would work in South Dakota. In
Pennsylvania we know that THE old guard
dies, but never surrenders" would go big. Mr..
Penrose might run for president on that plat
form and never say another word. II democratic
candidates are at loss. how about My bonnie
hes over the ocean, In Mesapotamia probably
Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
NO PLACE FOR CLASS PARTIES.

In projecting itself into the field as bidder
for national power, the newly-hatched labor
party relies on class distinction for any success
that may come to it. 1t embraces everything
from mild socialism to outright bolshevism,
proposing every extravaganza in the way of
governmental experimentation that has been
suggested any time in the history of man. Sober
thinking people should realize what is con-
tanned in the program of this outfit, and take
counsel accordingly.
Pretending to be the champions of personal
liberty this aggregation of theorists, dreamers
and downright anarchists purpose to put on the
individual such restrictions as will not only
dull his initiative, but will actually restrain him
in the exercise of his most sacred rights. In
their plan for naturalization of so-caed "basic"
industries and various public services is con-
tanned the germ of ultimate commonalty of prop
erty, the goal to which bolshevism inevitably
tends Under such arrangement industry is dis
couraged and thrift languishes for the idle
and the unthrifty fare as we'll in the end as the
energetic and foresighted
Nebraska has no place in its program for
such unwsdom. Whatever of prosperity has
come to this state is the result of hard work
and prudent economy on the part of its people
Its present population is made up largely, almost
exclusively, of the descendants of those vigorous
pioneers who reclaimed the praries and turned
them into fertile fields. These have not for
gotten nor have the enterprising citizens who
came later, attracted by the opportunity offered
here, how the foundation of this commonwealth
was laid.
Equality Before the Law" the motto of
Nebraska, excludes class parties. This prin-
ciple was carried out in the constitution of the
state, is encased in its statutes, and should not
be departed from in any degree at any time,
that Nebraska may realize the promise of the
future as it has prospered in the past because of
the true liberty it offers its citizens
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
City and County Consolidation.

The Chamber of Commerce has gone on
record in favor of "a provision in the new con-
sttution eliminating restrictions that now exist
thus making it possible to consolidate the city
and county of Omaha and provide means for
adjusting the debts between the city.and county"
The Bee has long advocated city and county
consolidation with view to centralizing author
ty and responsibility avoiding needless govern
mental machinery, and cutting out the waste OF
duplicated effort and expense. just what plan
of merger the Chamber of Commerce may have
is not clear, but it would seem from the last
phrase appended to the resolution that some
notion is lurking, of a segregation of that part
of the county lying outside of the limits of the
city and an apportionment of existing debts be-
tween them. This would mean either the crea-
ton of new county out of the disjoined area
or its union to one or more of the contiguous
counties. Such plan is at present completely
blocked by the constitutional provision demand
ing the consent Of the voters of both parties of
a county necessary to its division, and we are
frank to confess to avery grave doubt as to
whether any constitutional convention would
override the protests sure to come from the in
habitants of the rural districts against anything
that Would Deprive tneM OF tne very eHCepuol-
al advantages they now enjoy by being in the
some county with a wealthy metropolitan city
that pays nine -tenths of the bills.
Let us suggest possible wayne do not
say the only way-to effect the desired
merger without incurring the antagonism or
i'll feeling of our neighbors in the west part of
the county whose friendship we value and whose
social and commercial intercourse we want to
maintain and encourage. To force them into
the city on the same basis as our inhabitants,
that is to say, to make them pay city taxes
without the possibility of direct benefits from
most of the city activities would be unfair;
yet it would be perfectly feasible to keep the
cauntry as it is and make the city boundaries
coincide if the area included were formed into
two districts for taxing purposes, an urban
district with city tax rate and suburban
district with county tax rate. The city proper
would of course from time to time have to be
enlarged as the adjoining territory were built up
and improved, but the strictly farming land
would always remain outside of the urban dis
trict
This sort Of merger we believe is practicable
and within reach We submit it far consider
alton
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

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Wants Food Cost Inquiry.

Council Bluffs. Iowa. Nov. So
To the editor of the Bee: You had
an article in your paper a few days
ago about milk.
Why don't they do the same on
other articles of food? We would
soon bring things down. Take one
thing at time. these hoarders and
profiteers would open their eyes. All
we need is some one to lead and
things would soon take turn. There
are women that are fitted for just
such work. l would be glad to see
something like this in print. / am
reader of The Bee. Hoping to see
something of this article, will close
A READER OF THE BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
What the Dictionary Tells.


Do you know our big brother, the
dictionary? If you do not know him,
make his acquaintance at once. He
is always willing to help you, but
as he has so many people to help,
you must let him know when you
need help. He can help you in more
ways than you realize.
Do you know how many different
questions the dictionary can an
swer. Iu the first place, he tells
the various meanings of all the
words in the English language. The
words are arranged according to
the alphabet. The definitions are
given usually in the historical or
der. That is, the oldest meaning is
given first and then the later ones.
The Standard dictionary reverses
this order and gives for convenience
the latest meaning first. So if you
are using any other dictionary than
the Standard, remember that the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
Hits the Nail Suuarely,

Omaha, Nov. 2S.-To the Editor
of The Bee: Your editorial in today's
issue headed, The One Big Ques-
tion," is very appropriate and to the
point because it strikes the nail
squarely on the head, when you
quote that too often abused phrase,
Equality before the law"
Not withsanding the abundance OF
constitutional lawyers that will be In
the convention, together with those
who are coached by the bosses and
who vote by proxy at the dictation
Of certain interests. I would suggest
to the members who belong to no
class or clique, but who are the SER
wants of all the people, to read said
editorial carefully and ponder we'll,
for 1t is well to be on the alert to
guard against Unconscious errors"
or mistakes that may be committed
otherwise. JERRY HOWARD.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

breast, which is grayis1 white. The
line between upper and lower breast
is sharply defined, upper dark, lower
light. The juncos feed in flocks.
Last Christmas morning on a tree
near my window l counted FIVE diff
ferent kinds of wild birds, among
them the downy and hairy wood
peckers. These two look alike ex-
cept that Hairy is larger than
Downy. They are black and white,
white underneath and on the back
of the head is bright red patch.
Then there are the small brown
tree sparrow and, less often seen,
the snow bunting. horned lark and
golden-crowned kinglet.
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service Copy
right, 1919. by J. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
7 oDAY
The Day We Celebrate.

Arthur R. Walls, attorney and member of
the school board, born 1873
Queen Alexandra mother of King George of
England, born in Copenhagen rs years ago.
Elmer ]. Burkett, former United States SEN
ator from Nebraska, born in Mills county, laq
81 years ago.
Samuel M. Ralston, former governor of Indi-
ana, born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, 81 years
ago.
Ambrose Kennedy, representative in con-
gress of the Third Rhode Island district, born
at Blackstone, Mass, A years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
The members of the Emmanuel Baptist
church met for the first time in their new
building at North Twenty-fourth and Binney
streets.
DR.. w. H. Hanchett returned from Chicago
where he had been visiting his parents and
assisting in the demolition of the Thanksgiving
turkey.
Miss Wakeley was visiting in Chicago.
Billy Lown, former resident of Omaha, was
one OF the heroes in the fire that destroyed the
Tribune building in Minneapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Governor Stevens of California says he is
convinced of Tom MONEYS guilt, and that no
further clen1ency will be shown him. This may
be all right in California but lot of people
outside that state are not certain to the fair
ness OF trial and would like to see that point
cleared up.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

The cardinal lord archbishop of Paris pro-
tests against the "immodest' dances introduced
by Americans. My dear, just recall that Paris
is the home of the "Red Mil' and the Dead
Rat" and that the can-can had its origin there,
and you may find the right angle of vision on
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

No complaint will be made that the closing
order issued by the local fuel director is not in
elusive. If he let anything get away it was un-
intentional. The next thing to do is to obey
orders and save fuel till the famine is relieved
and the city is on a safe basis again.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

The government has finally concluded to
deport Emma Goldman, who will get to go back
10 that dear old Russia, where she can practice
IS we'll as preach anarchy. The only complaint
will be that the order has been too long de-
1aved
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Senator Hitchcock says the treaty will be
again presented to the senate this week, and
ratification obtained This end
might have been reached in August, had the SEN
ator's master then been willing to take some
thing less than his own way without regard to
others
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Washington is about ready to send another
note to Mexico. Americans generally would
prefer something the bandits down there can
comprehend.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
What The Bee Stands For:

l. Respect for the law and maintenance Of
order.
2. Speedy and certain punishment of crime
through the regular operation of the
courts.
5. Ptiless publicity and condemnation of
ineficiency lawlessness and corrup-
ton in Office
4. Frank recognition and commentator
of honest and efficient public service.
S. Incucation of Americanism as the true
basis of good citizenship.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Steffansson's stories of how he lived in the
polar regions and enjoyed himself ought to be
popular in Omaha right now.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

The Silence" and hunger" strike at Ellis
Island came to an end of its own weight, the
radicals realizing they are not in Russia, where
|such proceedings disturb the authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

The "A. B. c." group is again talking of
mediation between the United States and Mex
leo. This will be very acceptable, the body only
can find way to make the bandits behave and
quit numbering American citizens
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
keep the home fires burning"

Conditions must be pretty bad in Denver,
when they use morgues as bridal parlors
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

In the dear days Of long ago the Kansas City
railroad yards ranked as the toughest in the
country; now they will be classed as the
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Omaha enjoys the unpleasant distinction of
being hit harder than any OF the large cities by
the coal shortage, but little patience may see
as through.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

s. Emperor Francis Joseph had $s0,0o0,00O in
art in his palaces, most of which will come to
America. Great wars usually are followed by
extensive migration of pictures and the like.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Idaho has just succeeded in digging couple
Of men out OF mine; now If Illinois can get
some back into the mines. the balance will be
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Another $2,OoO,00O Office building for Omaha
has just been contracted for. Time was when
this would have been building boom" in itself,
now it is merely an item in the city's expan-
sion
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Specializing as to the contents of Mr.. Will
sons next message to congress may take your
mind off of the coal situation, but it will not
help in answering any of the great questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01

Maybe if the market price of hogs and cattle
continues to go down, the cost OF meat at retail
will follow suit in time,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-01
The Handy DAYS.

One sometimes wonders what the
courts used to do with their spare
time before we had dry laws..-In-
dianapolis Star.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-04
PRESBYTERIANS VOTE
ON WOMAN'S RIGHTS
CANVASSING WILL BEGIN IN "A
FEW DAYS.
Brings Up Radical Departure in
Church of Giving Women Same
Right as Man.
by United Press.)

NEW YORK, Nov. Whether wo-
men shall have equal rights with men
in all the functions of membership
in the Presbyterian Church in the U.
s. A.. is to be determined by cam
vass of the Presbyterians of the
country.
Three questions are to be decided:
l. Whether women shall be ordain-
cd to the eldership.
2. Whether women shall be ordain.
ell to the ministry of the church.
5. Whether women shall have the
same rights as men in the sessions,
Presbyteries, synods and assemble of
the church.
These questions were propounded to
the general assembly of the Presgyte-
rian Church by three Presbyteries and
were referred to special committee
on official relations of women. This
committee consists of:
Rev. S. Hall Young, Chairman,
New York City.
Rev. Edgar W. Work, New York
City.
Rev. William L. Barrett, Bellefon
tame, Ohio.
John 7. Manson, New Haven, Conn.
Rush Taggart, New York City.
The committee was appointed by Dr..
John Willis Baer, moderator Of the
Presbyterian church, in accordance
with the action of the last assembly.
Rev. W. H. Roberts, of Philadelphia,
stated clerk of the general Assembly
is ex-offcio cerk of the committee.
The committee has delegated to DR..
Young the task Of obtaining the con-
sensus from the men and women Of
the church and the general argument
pro and con. 1t has instructed by.
Work to report on Bible deliveranccs
on the subject,
1t has requested DR.. Barrett to as
sembIc the facts as to the usagcs Of
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-04
OvERCONF|DENCE LOST
GAME FOR FLOR|DIANS
Low LY METHODISTS SCALED
THE ALLEGATIONS.
Gator Line Unable to Stop Rushes of
Southern in Saturdays Struggle.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 3.-(Spe- |
ciaD-Florida's demeanor of calm
overconfdence was roughly handled
here Saturday and suddenly turned
into the surprise of the season when
Southern Colleges speedy outfit
handed the Gators beating far more
severe than the to 0 score indicated.
The Mowly" Methodists had the bail
in Florida territory fully three
fourths of the game, outplaying them
from the kickoff, and showing class
in every department of the game.
Big "Tootie" Perry, who outplayed
Georgia's all-American center in
Tampa just week ago, met his match
today in Whisky, former TERROR star
and all-Florida scholastic center sew
eral years ago. Southern's score was
! made possible by Florida fumbles,
which were frequent and attributed to
Perry's passing "Tootie" was kept bu-
sy and worried by the Methodist pivot
man and it certainly had it's effect
on the big Gators handling of the
ball. Southern fumbled freely in the
last half, this tendency costing them
several good opportunities to score.
Southern's big fulback, Gardner,
was the games big ace. The way
thi moleskin follower ripped the line
Georgia couldn't break last week was
a surprise to hundreds of fans who
saw the Crackers halted abruptly,
while the big boy was almost another
Cheaves when it came to circling the
Blue and Gold wings.
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other churches.

other churches.
Manson is to report on cases re-
garding women's places in the church
which have been decided or are now
pending, while Taggart is to look up
Presbyterian law and equity in the
case.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-04
READ TODAY'S NEWS
TODAY IN THE NEWS

The welcome
aging the publishers is proof positive that the American
demanding speed even getting the worlds We the
day happens The afternoon steadily gaining pub favor
1t is distinctly the home paper everywhere.
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Worlds Greatest
Afternoon Service

The Paatka Daily News the United Press This
serves afternoon than associations
the country interesting and reliable
1t is presented daily the columns Daily
received.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1919-11-04

Fresh chile con-corne daily at John
Mallem's place. First street.
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THE DAILY NEWS will be published the interest all people
of Paaka Putnam will
be found the editorial The paper will be all will
day the week Sunday will be delivered
by carrier and the elsewhere by mail following rates
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-01-10

NOTE. Owing to the absence
from the city during the sessions Of
the Jewish Congress and immedi-
ately after, of the editor and two of
his associates, our columns have not
yet presented a due account of that
great Jewish conc1ave. We pro-
pose, however, to publish an ade-
quate summary of the Congress in
our next issue.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-01-10
January 10, 1919
THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY.

The cause of Israel has tri-
umphed. The American Jewish
Congress, recently held at Philadel-
phia, proved to the world that
American Jewry stands united upon
the question as to what shall be our
position among the nations. 1t
proved to the world that in the mat
ter of Jewish rights and Jewish flu
ture there can be no dissensions, but
that all classes, parties, and ele-
ments act as one great, harmonious
nation. 1t proved further that when
we face the world we don't face it
as bankers and laborers, nor as Or
thodox and liberals, nor as conserv-
atives and radicals, but as Jews
without any other afhliation. The
Jewish Congress redeemed Ameri-
can Jewry from the bonds and
shackles of thought1ess material
ism and indifference and adorned it
with the crown of spiritual and ma
tiona1 re-awakening. 1t has indeed
marked the dawn of a new day in
the life of American Israel.
And, indeed, do we not behold a
glorious day dawning before us?
Do we not see new avenues of Jew
ish thought, Jewish activity and
Jewish interest springing up in our
midst? Do we not see a whole ma
ton taking up the sacred task of
rebuilding and reconstructing it's
ruined, shattered forces? How else
can we explain the events transpir-
ing before us other than the indica
ton of the dawn of new era?
When Zionist meetings, Congress
meetings and protest meetings are
attended by large and enthusiastic
audiences, when the ranks of Israels
builders are daily multiplying by
the thousands, when all activities,
aiming to restore Israel to a position
of respect and honor, take on new
inspiration and direction, we can
not but behold the dawn of a glori-
Gus day.
Another noteworthy sign is the
fact that everywhere the reins of
leadership and guidance are being
taken up by the democratic element
in Jewry The Jewish leaders of
the present are the children of the
Jewish bourgeoise. They rose to
their positions by election or ap-
pointment Modern Jewry has wrest-
ed the reins of leadership from the
rnoneved ariStOcratS and their
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-01-10
3O7
THE JEWISH CONGRESS.

The Jewish Congress, held in
Philadelphia, December 1919, has
been much discussed before, during
and after it's sessions. Yet as the
days pass, certain events that oc-
Cured during the deliberations
stand out all the more clearly as
worthy of note. Briefly, the Con-
gress was epoch-making for several
reasons: 1t spoke in the name of
united American Jewry; it spoke
with dignity, force and authority;
championed the rights of European
Jews and made the demand for a
Jewish commonwealth in Palestine.
In spite of the many shades of
opinion represented, there was prac-
tically no dissenting voice on any of
the really big questions. Palestine
as a Jewish commonwealth under
the guardianship of England, in
conjunction with the proposed
league of nations, was the wish of
all but two of the delegates, and the
enthusiasm with which the resolu-
ton was adopted was as epochal as
the proposal itself.
The life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness which the Declaration
of independence so long ago de-
clared to be the inalienable rights of
all men, were demanded also for the
Jews of the European countries that
had denied such rights until now.
And the demand was made so force
fully, so self-respectingly, so justly!
There was no mincing of words,
there was no nervous attempt to
gloss over the faults of the offend
ing nations. No, for once the truth
was fearlessly spoken, and Rou-
mania and Poland were shown in
their true colors as regards their
treatment Of the Jew.
1t was pleasing to see how rich
we Jews are in great personalities;
how much brains, dynamic force and
ability the leaders of the different
groups possessed. Observing their
intensity and sincerity, one was
ready to forgive them for having SO
many points Of difference, especially
as they showed themselves able to
unite on all important matters. So