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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Brazil and the United States.

Senior Madeiros de Albuquerque, dist:n-
guished journalist and leader of thought in
Brazil, charges that the United States is to be-
come the Prussia of the future. God forbid!
The able Rio de Janeiro editor predicates his
statement on the report that the United States
is trying to arrange for an exchange of Brazrs
debt to England and France as part payment of
what the latter countries owe US. This will sell
Brazil to the United States, and on first de-
fault in payment of interest foreclosure will
follow.
Brazil is an independent republic today be-
cause of the existence Of the United States.
Had it not been for the Monroe doctrine the
hold of Europe on Central and South America
would not have been broken. Since 1914 the
danger to Brazil from German penetration has
been discovered. Two of the richest states OF
that country practically were under German
control and might have been detached from
the republic. These are things of the past
The United States has required of certain
Central American countries that they meet their
obligations, for only so can it maintain their
integrity. Brazil might even be similarly
brought to account, although the event is so
remote it hardly needs consideration, other that
as possibility. AS to what actually has taken
place, it is not so long since Brazil found its
affairs in more or less peril because of condi-
tons in the coffee trade. Intervention by
Americans saved the day for not only the cof-
fee planters, but the Brazilian government at
that time.
1t is not easy, apparently, to convince even
our closest neighbors of our sincerity. Only
time can do that hut South Ar,er;c, hoe I;ttte
to fear from North America. Closer relations,
commercial and political, have been prevented
in the past because Europe has been nearer
Brazil, but new era may bring a change in
this and in time Americans under the Southern
Cross will know that we can be rivals in trade
and friendly too.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Battle of the Dandelions,

Omaha, May 9.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Omaha Is known to be the
most beautiful city in the West. We
pride ourselves in having the incest
residence buildings, the most beau
tiful parks and lawns; the people
are most enterprising and energetic.
The future Is very bright that Oma-
ha will be city not to be surpassed
by any other city in the United
States. But we have Of late years
allowed our front yards and also
parks and parkings to become so in
tested with "dandelions," that in
some places the blue grass has dis
appeared. Why have we allowed
these things to go on like that? II
we do not begin at once to extermi-
nate this pest, Omaha will be known
as the great dandelion city of the
West; and blue grass will be ex-
tinct. We were successful in send
ing a great army to Europe. and
thru our effort, we terminated the
war. Let us send great army on
to the dandeli6ns, and assure you
we will shortly exterminate this
pest. II we had taken hold of it in
time. the task would not have been
so hard.
The men folks are probably so
busy. but let them dig, say one bu-
shell every evening, and every little
bit will help. But ] will appeal to
the ladies of Omaha. They have
successfully brought to conclusion
many difficult problems Of the day.
The ladies may say, 1t Is not our
class of work, our hands will get
spoiled True, but are you not more
interested in your homes than the
men. And as for the hands. there
are all kinds Of gloves that you
can put on. You have all kinds of
parties, bridge parties. whist parties,
tea parties, and God knows what all,
why not have dandelion parties.
Mrs. Jones gives dandelion party,
she measures out her front yard
into squares Of AKA yards, the party
proceeds to dig out the dandelions,
and whoever gets through the
quickest is given prize. The after
noon is spent out in the open, lunch
Is served, everybody has a good
time. Mrs Smith does the same
she got her yard clean. Mrs. Brown
follows suit, and before we know it,
all Yards are clean from dandelions.
Children could also use their spare
time in digging. Many a boy and
girl would like to earn a few cents.
You stick out a sign that boys are
wanted to dig dandelions, and I
assure you they will call. Measure
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Price Fixing a Failure.

The, public will have but mild interest in the
man Peek of the industrial board and Director
Hines of the railroad administration. 1t will
however, feel deep concern in the allegations
by Mr.. Peek that certain hidden influences were
exerted to bring the work of his board to
naught. Secretary Redheld appoisted the board,
with the consent of the president, to take what
ever action might be advisable to stabilize prices
in the basic industries, pending the restoration
of business to peace footing. Mr. Hines de-
clined to accept the prices fixed for steel, say
ing they were too high. To this Mr.. Peek re-
plies that the director of the railroads is bent
on smashing things. Nothing is gained by this
interchange of opinion, for the talk leads no.
where. Purchases of steel for railroad needs
will be made in the open market on competitive
bids. This. says Mr.. Peek, will lead to the
business being corraled by the low cost con-
Germs. If it should have the effect of bringing
about condition where sales will be made
on such terms as will permit the revival of in
dustry waiting for concessions, the ad-
vantage will be all to the public. The main fact
is that the governments efforts at fixing prices
for peace time have failed. Trade will continue,
if at all, on the plane of supply and demand,
governmental interference. Director Hines
may be steering the country into jam; it
will hardly be more of standstill than already
exists, while resumption of competition may
relieve stagnation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

When the Sixty-sixth congress comes to-
gether next Monday in extraordinary session, it
will face docket of utmost importance. First
OF all, it will have to deal with the appropria-
tions that are needed to keep the government
running after June so. This will afford en-
ployment for six weeks of unwonted industry
to the members.
From all sides come demands for economy
in expenditures, that taxes may be lowered
Two years of war accustomed the people in a
way to extravaganza, enabling them to bear
with some patience waste that surpasscs any
recorded experience and to seeing billions toss
ed about carelessly, as if the war were to be
won with money alone. A reaction now has set
in and the expenditures for the year to come
will be jealousy serutinized.
This makes it certain that the appropriation
bills prepared for the action Of the Sixty fifth
congress, and which went into the discard, are
to be thoroughly revised in every particular
Liberal provision will be made for the needs
of the government, but not on the profigate
scale of war. With the utmost of watchful-
ness, it will hardly be possible to reduce the
tax rate for. the next year, as that already has
been fixed by democratic congress- and the
republicans will not be permitted to undo any
of its work without consent Of the president.
After the appropriations are put of the way,
the big task will be to untangle the snarl into
which the transportation industry has been
plunged by democratic experimentation with
governmental management of the railroads. The
president has washed his hands of this, and the
democrats deliberately sidestepped the problem
leaving it to their successors In order will
come the job Of helping Mr.. Burleson to let go
Of the wires, some odds and ends of war legis-
lation that are flying loose, and then the con-
structive measures that are essential to restora-
ton of prosperity.
Even so cursory a summary as this must
show that the republicans are confronted with
a tremendous task, and it is quite certain the
leaders in congress realize what is expected Of
them. However, the country may be congratu-
lated that ii is looking to the party Of construc-
tive record for relief.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
oD AY7
The Day We Celebrate.

Marquis of Londonderry, an Irish peer who
is an aggressive opponent of Home Rule for
Ireland, born Al years ago.
Ri. Rev. William Hickey, the new Roman
Catholic bishop of Providence, born at Wor-
cester, Mass, SO years ago.
Bishop Joseph F. Berry, of the Methodist
Episcopal church, born at Aylmer, Canada,
IS years ago.
Effie Shannon, long prominent actress
of the American stage, born at Cambridge,
Mass, so years ago.
DR.. William S. Currell, president of the
University of South Carolina, born at Charles.
ton, S. c., 81 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
There are at present 81 men on the police
force.
]. w. Carr, DR.. S. R. Patton, William Turner,
George R. Butler, Henry Creighton, J>Cramer,
N. w. Charles, George Weber and P. H. john
son left for Hastings to attend the biennial ses-
sion OF the grand lodge of United Workmen
The Y. M. c. A. has established an open
air gymnasium and tennis court on the grounds
of the old skating rink at Twentieth and Ha--
ney streets.
The twenty-second annual council of tie
Episcopal diocese of Nebraska met at Trinity
cathedral Bishop Worthington presiding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
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out a square with four sticks, run
string around the fo1r Of them.
ask the boy how much he will
charge for cleaning that square. He
will tell you pretty quick. The little
digging that is being done is some
what, Of cultivation for the soil,
and you will find it good for the
grass as moisture will seep in
through the ground through the
little holes left where the dande-
lion had been. Be sure that the
crown Of the, dandelion is cut off,
as otherwise the root will start to
grow again.
Some people offer the excuse that
because his neighbors do not dig
out their dandelions, he is not going
to bother with his. fail to see any
excuse for an able-bodied man Cor
woman, too, for that natter, to
SIT in the summer time in a lazy
chair on the front porch, and see
his 40 or SO foot front yard all
covered with dandelions. Dig them
up, and make your neighbor feel
ashamed of his yard. You can see
many a yard in Omaha that Is abso-
lutely clean of this pest.
Take pride in your own yard, and
also in the city.
ALFRED E. LINDELL.
Supt. of Garbage Removal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
A CUCKOO-IN MACEDONIA.

Among these hills a cuckoo sang today.
Her solitary notes came like hymn
To this war-weary land, and ebbed away,
1t is the spring, 1 said, with eyes
Malt dim.
The sprlngl And those far hills beyond the
plain
Have robed their wizened limbs with
woods of beech:
Across the parched and barren valleys
reach
cornlands and farms and orchards and .
lane.
Fragrant with honeysuckle and wild rose.
Leads to you village where ripe gardens
bloom,
And no skeil-riven desolation shows.
But trellised walls, easement, and .
room.
Where shall see as men In vision do
The sudden glory of weli-loved face
Red peoples in a vase Of Wedgewood blue
And cretonne gladdening the window
space.
This ancient land forgets her ancient pain;
No guns boom; distantly church bell
rings;
An exles spring 10 Englands spring
again,
And shell-holes blossom where the cuckoo
sings,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

1t was q swarthy, daSh1ng young
BedOuin.
f,lge to travellers blistered by the sun
and dazzled by the glare Of the sand.
To Peggy and Billy the promise of
a cool drink from the springs 1t con-
tanned was most alluring.
my, but I'm thirsty" exclaimed
Billy. II haven't had q drink in three
hours"
Three hours, HUH" grunted the
Runaway Camel. II haven't had
drink in three days"
Il should think you'd perish from
thirst" cried Peggy.
when I drink ! drink enough to
last me. That's the only sensible
think to do" grunted the camel.
Riding on camel back wasn't near
50 much fun as Peggy thought 1t
would be. The camel had an odd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

The booze hounds pay the South Side illicit
distiller the compliment, of saying he was turn
ing out good article. That is where he is
distinct improvement on the average bootlegger,
if we may judge by effects produced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

ou&kC5UCu 11uluClSs
Auburn, Neb., May ITO the
Editor Of The Bee: A word in re-
gard to building roads. Would it
not be great saving Of time and
also getting a road much quicker by
building one side at time, say five
or ten miles. This then could be
used for traffic and Furthermore
would be a great saving in hauling
material as there would be q good
road to haul material for other side.
J. T. SWAN.
Votes and Ice Cream Soda.
Omaha, May g.. 1919. To the
Editor of The Bee: I notice in The
Bee an attempt --on the part of
Michael O'Connor of Greeley to JUS
tify the wholesale and criminal dis
REIMBURSEMENT Of millions of citi-
zens Of our country simply to aid
bunch of southern politicians to
control the policies Of our nation.
and which they have done to the
great detriment of our country for
a number Of years.
O'Connor shows a puny concep-
ton of the value of American citi-
zenship when he compares the re-
fusal of some one to allow a man
to buy 10 cent ice cream soda, to
the wholesale Acknowledgement of
men, by the millions because their
grandfathers or greatgrandfathers
or the great-aunt of their grand
fathers uncle was not a citizen Of
this country.
1 do not denouncs the southern
election methods simply because it
keeps the republican party from
control in Virginia and many other
southern states, but simply because
it is ridiculous to talk of the rights
Of man in other countries and yet
forbid men by the millions to ex-
ercise the rights Of freemen right irf
our own country. The citizenship
of this country ought to be at least
as valuable as that of the half
naked savages Of the Philippines,
or Of the other parts of the earth
far from us.
Every man who was called to the
army service in any part of this
country since the war with Ger
many began, should be allowed the
right to vote and to have that vote
counted as cast, whether that man
is white or black.
FRANK A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

If the police really are in earnest about their
war on dope" it would be more convincing if
they caught some of the people who profit on
its sale rather. than to merely run down the
wrecks left by the traffic. One or two higher
ups in Jail will be more impressive than regi-
ment of addcts in custody.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Wearing the Service Chevron.
Ask T h . B q to Answer.

E. L. R.-The service chevron Is
intended to denote service abroad
or at home: it Is not proper
for a soldier to wear the gold
chevron with q silver or q blue
chevron. Six months overseas
service is denoted by gold chevron
and less than six months by blue,
but the two can not be combined to
denote more than six months, nor
can the silver chevron, indicating
service at home, be combined with.
either Of the others The button that
Is furnished discharged soldiers is
to be worn with citizens clothing.
If you have not received yours, make
application for 1t to the quartermas-
ter at the place where you were dis
charged. =,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

. little more agreeable you'd have a.
many friends - havs."-Boston Tran.
script
II see they are making skinglss eut
Of cement now"
Then I recall my wish to b Q boy
again."-New Haven Register.
$50 you think there will BE- no diff
Guilty about modifying the daring display
In feminine evening attire7"
None whatever" answered Miss Cay
enne. "In order to dispose Of objection
able gowns. all that 10 necessary II for
fashion to declare them unfaahiona bls."-
Washington Star.
"ls your husband troubled with In.
somnia. Mrs. Nurichf"
mo, indeed. He doesn't sleep vsry well.
but otherwise his health 10 perfsct"-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Congress will have to run along a month
without the presence Of the chief magistrate
at the seat of government; for the matter of
that, it might have been in session since the
9TH of March and have accomplished lot of
needed work by this Hp,s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Won Rrockdorff- Rantzau now appeals to
labor. The last time the German government
appealed to labor, it was with troops, ordering
the strikers to get back on the job and help win
the war for mtarism
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

The fuss over Fiume is quetng down as
the days go by, and we may yet see the dove of
peace hover over both sides Of the Adriatic, no
matter what happens elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Success of the V-loan set price bubbling in
Wall Street again, sign that private enterprise
is interested in public credit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

"Oh my!" gasped Smiling Teacher.
isn't he a splendid looking son OF
the desert? I wonder II he II mar
Red"
Peggy thought this . very queer
remark, for she knew Smiling Teach
er was engaged to q flne young man,
back home. But the Bedouin csr-
tainly was splendid looking, even.
though he had . wild, dangerous
light In his eyes.
Tomorrow will b told hsw .hsy Tina
lions den.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Frank Vanderlip says the real treaty of
peace with Europe will be help in rebuilding.
All in good time
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Our democratic brethren are worrying for
fear the republicans will get into row and fail
to organize congress- 1t would be too bad.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

German newspaper correspondents at Paris
take the spy craze at its face value, but failed to
impress their hosts by so doing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Austria will get its turn Wednesday, and in
: few days Bulgaria and Turkey will hear what
an alliance with the superman won for them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Herr Hohenzollern is reported to have been
greatly disturbed by news from Versailles, but
let him wait till the jury comes in.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Editor Hardin tells his German readers to
accept the terms as better than deserved, but
the Germans have never paid much attention
to him in war or peace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Those "low" conditions around Trepassey
affect the aviators quite like the Bermuda,
high" did the weather herabouts
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
IN THE, BEST OF HUMoR.

much company. Why. you have more
callers in a day than I have in a week."
well, mum, perhaps IL you'd try to be
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

The suffragette ladies will not let any grass
grow under their feet but will be right after
congress from the tap of the bell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Concessions on price of automobile tires are
mighty interesting, but most of US would like
to see bread and butter come little cheaper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

a Management of the Omaha market house
having been definitely adjusted by the city COM
uissioners, It is now in order to produce the
market.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

King Ak promises real lively time to all
who visit his Den this summer, and as he has
record to maintain of always making good, his
guests will go forewarned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Corn spectators are using the late season to
boost prices, any old excuse serving their ends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Foch at the front again is notice to the Hur
that at least the Allies are ready to continue the
march to Berlin, if the vanquished foe insists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Fifteen million subscribers to the V-loan
show that many to have faith in Uncle Sans
continued sovehcy as we'll as his future pros
perty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

"On the dotted line, whether you like it or
not" is the short form of the Allied note to
Germany.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Herr Lichnowsky says it is peace of vio-
lcnce." He ought to know.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
DREAML AND
ADVENTURE
"sMILING TEACHER
By DADDY.

SMILING TEACHER"
(Pcggy and Billy 60 with Smiling
Teacher on a trip to the Sahara Desert
aboard . geography plane.
CHAPTER III.
The Son of the Desert
m HE Runaway camel moved along
1 at q good pace with his heavy
load. although not a. fast as the
horses Of the Bedouins. Fortunately
the Bedouins were far away, and APP
parently they did not see Peggy,
Billy and Smiling Teacher. for they
did not come in pursuit.
AS the Runaway Camel drew near
or to the oasis, 1t looked more than
ever like a green island set down In
tho sea Of sand. And 1t grew more
and more inviting, its shady palm
trees seeming to offer a haven OF re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

Perhaps that price-6xing board was to keep
prices up instead OF letting them come down.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Length OF Service.

Soldiers Sister-VolInteer enlist
ments during the war for the period
of emergency will hold the soldier
only for six months after peace has
been declared. This applies to ma
rine corps and navy enlistments as
we'll. When a man has been dis
charged from the service. he Is not
held in reserve, nor liable to call
Ice are placed on the reserve list il
they SO request. and are subject to
call for certain periods Of service
each year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Do NOT Be TROUBLED
BY BIG SHOE BILLS

Fifteen months of service from pair
of Neolin Soles is claimed by F. T..
Evans of Seattle, Washington. Then
| had them half-soled and they are
still good" says Mr.. Evans.
Big shoe bills do not trouble the man
who gets wear like this from his shoes.
If you are interested in cutting down
your shoe expense. be sure that the
shoes you buy have Ne0in Soles.
You can get them on new shoes in
many styles for men, women, and
children; and they are available every
where for residing, too. Q
Neolin Soles are made by Science to
give long wear, and to be comfortable
and waterproof. They are manufac-
tured by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Co., Akron, Ohio, who also manufac-
ture Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to
outwear all other heels.
ne6!!1iin!l!. s o1es
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13
Friend Of the Soldier

Replies will. be given in this
column to questions relating
4 to the soldier and his ,probs
lens. in and out Of the army.
Names will not be printed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-05-13

All strings are off or. prices; 60 to It.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-23
SEEK MORE DATA
 FROM CARRANzA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Represen tations to the Mexican government in two separate cases, involving protec- ton of American lives, went forward from the state department today through the American embassy. at Mexico City.
 Informed by the American consul at Mazatlan. Mexico, that the two Ameri- can sailors arrested there November 12, in connection with a street fight, were being held 'on various pretexts, the department immediately instructed Charge Summerlin at Mexico City to make representations to the Carranza government. No explanation was made by the consul as to the nature of the "pretexts."
 The embassy at Mexico City was di- rected in another dispatch to insist that the Mexican government take steps toward the apprehension of the bandits who captured and held for ransom Frederick Hugo, American rancher, near Musquiz, Mexico. All though official infoI nation that Hugo had been released reached the depart ment several days ago, it was not learned by officials until today that he was liberated under a promise to pay Sl500 ransome within 12 days.