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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Nebraska in the National Arena.

Always vigorous. energetic and forward
looking, the people of Nebraska have had a
great share in directing the destinies OF the ma
ton during the last half-century or longer. One
man after another has come up from our
prairies into national prominence, and new ideas
have had their birth or found their growth here.
And in this year of grace our state finds itself
more than ever storm center in national
politics
At least three possible candidates for presi-
dent on the republican ticket have bid for the
support of the state. One of these is a Ne
braska man i'll all respects save that of birth.
General John ]. Pershing is thoroughly ident-
fed with the state through his residence here,
and his wide acquaintance makes him pecu-
liarly attractive to the people.
On the democratic ticket Nebraska now
presents the senior senator, Gilbert Mcneil
Hitchcock, whose candidacy is being zealously
pushed by his supporters, and who will be a
figure in the San Francisco convention. Repub-
licans contemplate with compacency the
family fuss this is to engender in the op-
position ranks, for it is hardly conceivable that
Mr. Bryan, even for expediency, will assent to
the Hitchcock aspirations No question can be
, raised as TO bryans prestige as national
leader, nor can Htchcock's prominence be de-
MED. The outcome of this home affair is OF in
terest far beyond the confines of the state
While the primary election comes during the
planting season. it is of such momentous
character this time that the voters will very
likely give it great attention. Nebraska is oc-
cupying bigger space on the political map at
the moment than any state in the union, and
deservedy so because of the caliber OF its men
who really making history.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Mark Taua1n's French

When the great humorist was a young re-
porter. working on The San Francisco Call,
he determined to take up the study of the
French language. He did not want to 60 to
the expense of teacher, and so he bought
grammar and conversation book and set to
work. Before breakfast he pored over the les
sons; late in the evening he was at it again;
and every available moment of the day he EN-
ployed with equal assiduty.
He soon began to look about for opportuni-
ties to make use of his new accomplishment.
Accordingly, he began to eat at a French cafe
once week.
One day. as he and his roommate were conf
ing out of the cafe, they found on the sidewalk
Just outside the door Frenchman. He was ask
ing first one passerby and then another the way
That was Marks chance. The Frenchman
looked at him with wistful eyes and began to
talk Mark listened attentvely. Three or four
times the Frenchman was compelled to repeat
he question; then Mark seemed to catch the
gist of his inquiry. But he had scarcely spoken
half dozen words in reply when the French
man fell to the sidewalk in dead faint.
The true cause of the strangers fainting
never became known. Very likely he was FAM
shed, and perhaps he had been put out of this
very restaurant because of his seedy appear
ance. But whatever the cause, the joke was
Mark. For once Marks roommate was careful
enough of his friendship not to tell the incident
It the office of The Call, but he teased the ris-
.ng humorist good deal about it. When the
un had lasted long enough Mark set his jaw,
and with unlimited determination written on his
features, announced:
"I'll learn French if il kills every Frenchman
in the country!-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
A Big Heart as the SQvinQ
Grace of Medi0critu

Literary people often affect to prefer their
own inspired and blessed state of ignorance to
the lopsldedness and the medioCrity of the
learned. 1t is painfully true that dead erudition
takes too often the place of true inspiration.
We are breeding a race of pedants over
burdened by their libraries and their card in
dexes: A constant equilibrium must be MAIN
tanned between mans mental capacity his
formal and experimental knowledge, and his
craftsmanship. If he takes in more than he
can assmiate, he becomes self-centered and
stupid. AS most men are very quickly taught
up to the saturatlon point, one cannot lay too
much emphasis on the danger of undigested
learning unsupported by practical experience
The mathematician Whitehead once very apty
said: "The second-handedness of the learned
world is the secret of its mediocrity. It is tame
because it has never been scared by facts" 1t
is only fair to add, however, that some people
have been scared by hard facts their whole life
long and have never ceased to be dull
1T is well also to say that many people are
lopslded not because of their special studies
as they would fain have us believe, but simply
because their brains did not fully develop OF
course no amount of knowledge will give gen.
erosity and intelligence to man who has none
On the contrary. it will set his pettiness in
greater contrast in the same way that wealth
makes mediocrity more conspicuous.
Science can neither produce nor efface
medlocrity, for this is essentially a condition
OF the heart Have you ever asked yourself
why some men appear small however much
they accomplish? Is it due to the blind in
Justice of fate, or would the reason not rather
be that their hearts are small, that they lack
imagination and sympathy, that they are too
sef-centered, too cunning, too jealous2 (Of all
the symptoms of mediocrity jealousy is per-
haps the one that goes deepest) On the con-
trary, a warm heart, a ready sympathy, will
save any one, however small, from mediocrity
When man has big heart everything that he
does, is bigger, and he is likely to receive full
credit tor his smallest achievements; when his
heart is shallow he manages to spoil every
thing, even his accidents of generosity-From
Secret History" by George Sarton, in the
February Scrbner
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Best Time to Get Married.

A California speaker at the women's meet
ing in Chicago advocates early marriages. She
argues that 21 for the man and 18 for the
woman is the ideal age, and holds that from
fruitful marriage at this period will come
lusty progeny as we'll as happy and harmonious
homes. Perhaps she is right 1t was the GUS
tom in early days, when life was less complex
but it may hold some difficulty now. If the
youngsters can do as did their forebears, and
content themselves with less to start, depending
on their industry and prudent economy for ad-
vancement in the material things of life, we'll
and good. The boy of 2l in grandfather's time
could take his bride, 60 into an unsettled dis
trict and grow up with the country. This is
no longer possible. He can, however, grow up
with his job, and by his energy and application
make for himself place in the business COM
munity, just as did his grandfather. The main
point is, though, that the matter of marriage
and giving in marriage in this land is one for
the young folks to settle for themselves. Elders,
looking down from the heights OF experience
may speculate and philosophize, counsel and ad-
wise, but the boys and girls will go ahead as
they have been doing since the beginning, and
determine for themselves, not only the date but
all the essential details of their mating.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
British Political Situation

The last of the labor representatives has left
the British cabinet. In this case we are not
afforded another exemplifcation of the theme,
the dropping of the pilot, once made so pic
torially famous by Punch; rather we seen the
pilot, of his own volition, abandoning the
doomed ship to her. fate: The coalition govern
ment has on the whole been faring badly. Not
only has it lost by-election after by-eection and
thereby suffered in prestige: but it has also laid
itself open to attack the grounds of inef-
hciency and wasteful spending. 1t has made
desperate spasmodic, attempts to .conciliate the
labor element, but has always failed Some
times, indeed, it has been in direct conflict with
labor, and seldom without receiving a knock
down blow.
A great deal Of the future politics of Britain
hinges on the pending election in Paisley. This
venerable Renfrewshire city. which dates back
to the days of the Roman occupation of the
country, and became "frees burgh" in 1888 and
a parliamentary burgh in 1882, is considered of
great importance in indicating the drift of pub
lie opinion, keep your. eye on Paisley" has
been well-known watchword ever since the
late Lord Salisbury once made use of that cryp
tic expression in the heat of a hard-fought gen
eral election some 80 years ago.-Washington
Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
PLUMB PROPOSES REPuDIT1oN.

The author OF the wondrous Plumb plan for
remedying all the ills the transportation system
of the country is heir to comes forward with
another panacea, this time to heal our financial
difficulties He would now enforce capital
levy in order that the bonded debt of the land
may be Immediately reduced. Overlooking the
fact that the bonded debt of the country is less
than twenty billions instead of the thirty bill
lions, which Mr.. Plumb says is admitted" and
that the net cost OF the war to the United States
is only about twenty-five billions, instead Of
the forty odd that loose speakers and writers
reer to, It is interesting to note some of the
other assertions.
Mr., Plumb resorts to the well-worn soapbox
argument that per cent OF the people own 90
per cent OF the wealth of the country. He would
lay on these the burden of the conhscation, for
that is what the socalled capital levy amounts
to- Twenty one million Americans subscribed
to the Liberty bond issues and made the best
investment money ever went into Millions of
wage earners put part OF their wages into these
bonds for they were to support the government.
And now Mr.. Plum suggests reputation as a
method for meeting the debit
For the year 1919 the family group income
OF the United States calculated the basis Of
wages paid and income tax returns, was esti-
mated at S52,8500000O0 This sum was divided
between 23,500,0O0 family groups. In the group
having incomes OF between $1,000 and $1,000
were 2l375000. with $406l5 063, 500 as its share
OF the total income. In the next group, be-
tween $20O1 and $4,000 were l,375,000 families
with $3S50O000 900 for its portion. The sig
nifcance of these figures can scarcely be es-
capped, even by the most ardent socialist If
they mean anything, they mean that this still is
poor mans country.
However that may be, we can not believe
that the United States is ready to join with
boshevist Russia and socialist Germany in com
mitting an act of national bankruptcy by
repudatng any part OF its Indebtedness.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

ing information on the subject. He
wrote to the Forest Service, Depart,
ment OF Agriculture, Washington.
ID. c. From this service he received
many bulletins and circulars. Som,
of these were sent him free; others
he had to buy from the Bureau OF
Documents. Government Printing
Office, Washington, d. {. Among
the latter was Circular 207 of the
forest service on the subject OF The
Profession OF Forester. This
told Bob just what he wanted to
know about the opportunities i'll the
profession.
He found out that he could enter
the service as ranger after a bret
course in forestry in school and a
civil service examination in the sub
ject. Or he could take four year
course and become professional
forester Bob chose the latter.
He completed his course IN the
school which from government re-
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
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lunchroom at the y. w. were so
we'll pleased that they persuaded
her to open up a cafeteria OF her
own. 1t meant going $4,000 in
debt, but, unlike many women. Miss
Smith was not afraid OF risk. At
the end OF the first year she had
paid off the $4,000 and made good
profit besides.
To be sure, she had unusual ex-
ccutive ability aul a, good business
head. With this she combined good
taste, pleasant manners, and the de-
sire to give people what they want
That was several years ago. To-
day many young women are open
ing up restaurants OF their own.
A young lady in Cleveland has
recently opened a MONDAY lunch
room in a neighborhood where she
knew there was a big need. As a
result, men and women from three
large office buildings eat there every
day. 1t is so clean and attractive
that many people from outside that
district are coming now, too.
Restaurant management isn't the
haplazard thing it used to be. SO
many people. are forced to eat down
town these days that scientific
knowledge of food and a good ex-
ecutive head are required of the
girl who makes success of it.
One of the most popular fads
among college girls in the east is the
tearcom. These are proving quite
profitable, especially at the summer
resorts.
For the girl who lacks the capital
and business ability to open a res
taurant of her own, there are many
salaried positions. School, Y. W.
{. A. and factory lunchrooms all
employ managers now. Large de-
partnent stores pay big salaries to
their lunchroom managers and
kitchen superintendent.
Many of these positions have
been filled by women who have
come up from the rank and file.
There is an increasing demand,
however. for the girl who has a
knowledge of dietetics and institu
tional management in addition to
the ability to cook appetizing food.
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service.
Copyright, 1920, by j. II. Millar
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Questions About SlIyar.

Somewhere in Iowa, Feb. 11.-To
the Editor of The Bee: Has the gov
ernment set a price on sugar at
which all merchants. wholesale and
retail will be obliged to sell in lots
of 100 pounds or less?
Is there a different price set on
cane and beet sugar?
Is the price to be the same in
Iowa and Nebraska?
Is there any law against private
parties sending sugar from Iowa to
Nebraska. or vice versa?
What is the freight charge on
sugar? Does it go first or second
class? AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Answer: The government has not
fixed a price on sugar. A differentiaI
has been established between beet
and cane sugar. The price is sup
posed to be the same in Nebraska
as in Iowa, but is not. There Is no
law to prevent private parties ship
ping sugar. 1t is being done very
generally by Omaha consumers. who
have bought in Denver where the
price is below that charged in Oma-
ha. Sugar is first class freight. Can
not tell you the rate to your town,
but you could find out by asking the
station agent
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Define Value and Valuation.

In passing on another attack on the legality
of the court house repair bonds, Judge Sears
stated that he, as a member Of the Legislature,
had assisted in writing the law and therefore he
knew that the actual value" mentioned in the
law and the valuation" mentioned in the con-
stitution mean the same. Reasonable men
will admit this, but those who care to may al
ways quibble over it. The easy way out of the
disputed definition is to abandon the present
subterfuge of levying taxes on one-ffth of the
valuation. To bring this about will necessitate
some care in the revision of laws that permit
mill levies for specific purposes, but it can be
done, and the state will benefit. The present
practice is confusing, frequently embarrassing
and contains some elements Of danger A
revision of the law is almost imperative.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
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Cost Pins" COn1raciS.

Edgar, Neb.. Feb. 10.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: What was the cost
plus system Of contracting for the
construction of public work used by
the government during the world
war? Who is Barney Baruch? Was
he a government contractor?
j. T.. b.
Answer-The cost plus system is
the addition of certain agreed per-
centage to the cost of all labor, ma
terial and other expense of doing a
job. 1t was adopted by the govern
ment in order to get work DONE the
sudden fluctuations in the cost of
material, wages, etc, preventing the
letting of contracts on the old-time
basis of lump sum. Bernard
Baruch is New York business man.
He was one of the "dollar-a.year"
men in the government service, and
did not have any government con-
tracts during the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

ports seemed to be doing the bed
work in the subject When he 6a6|
ished, he found Eve possibilities opsa
to him. II
He could pass an examination and
go into the government forest GER
ice. Here he would be engaged Il
the conservation and care Of milliohs,
of acres of forest owned by the
government.
He could go into the forest service
of some state. Here he would edu-)
cate the people of the state to tAkei
proper care of their forests and
would work for laws protecting
them.
He could work for lumber com-
pany, developing plans for the care
and use OF its standing timber and
for the reforestation OF its waste
lands.
Again he might set up as a con-
sulting forester-that is, have an Of
fee in large city and do forestry
work for private parties when need
ed. much in the manner of lawyer
or doctor.
Or finally he might teach or do re-
search work in a school of forestry
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service
Copyright, 1920, by J. II. MillaY.
Travelled Food.
We envy the giraffe when we've
Food bills to pay;
With the giraffe little grub
Goes a long way.
--Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The Day We Celebrate.

John A. M. Mckenzie, attorney, born 1978
Henry Hitler, retired, born 1854.
Rudolph Detz, grocer, born 1884
George A. Roberts, grain dealer, born 1884.
Israel Zangwill, celebrated author and play
wright, born in London Sc years ago.
Florence Roberts, popular actress of the
American stage, born i'll New York City 40
years ago.
William Shaw, for many years noted leader
and official of the Christian Endeavor societies,
born at Ballardvlle, Mass, 90 years ago.
Charles Ram Kennedy, successful Ameri-
can dramatst, born in England 49 years ago.
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.
General and Miss Gown gave supper
party at the Paxton hotel for al guests.
The benefit ball given by Typographical un-
ion No. 100, cleared for the union the sum of
$40O.
The Coliseum Co., completed negotiations
with Henry E. Abbey securing Adelina Patti
and her opera company for an engagement in
March.
Judge J. w. Fitzgerald and son, Mr.. c. W.
Fitzgerald and wife of ST. Marys Kan. were
the guests of Mayor Cushing.
M. c. Warrington, editor of the Mason City,
Ia, Transcript, was here. - .
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Elihuh Root has been invited by the supreme
council of the League of Nations to become
member Of the committee to arrange for
international court Of justice. The visitors card
issued to the United States must have been re-
newed.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
How to Remedy 1t.

The list of stolen automobiles may
be shortened by lengthening the
prison term Of the convicted thieves.
Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The gentle bolsheviki take no chances a
defeated opponent ever renewing his effort.
They simply kill him as soon as he is captured
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The New York Stock exchange is to have a
new twenty-two-story home, if you want to
know whether business is good on Wall Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
Dempsey's Service Record.

About all there seems to be any
hope of finding out is whether Jack
Dempsey was a Stacker with or with
out reservations.-Kan City Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The railroad men found President Wilso,
looking we'll and with his mind made up. Th
case is back with them now.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Most of US will agree with Edison that the
human medium is too id uncertain" for spirit
communications. But it is that uncertainty that
intrigues the investigator, for it keeps him in
the state Of betwixt and between that is so
pleasant to the great majority Of people.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Father and Son" week is next in liue. 1t
good thing to qualify in.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Modern methods of grading are causing a
lot of grief on Dodge street. but if it were not
hot cinders from the locomotives, kicks could
be predicated on loose boards in the dump
wagon
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Butter and eggs are getting down to where
the ordinary man may almost look at the break
fast table without shudderng
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Count Hohenzolern disapproves of his sons
offer to be the goat. He wouldn't let the boys
get into danger during the war, either.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

John F. Shafroth is to have the chairmanshil
of the Shipping Board as sort of consolation
prize. He would have graced the cabine well
at that
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Section men and other railroad laborers say
they will be satisfied with any "fair" PROPOSE
ton. But who is to determine what is fair?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Admiral Sims wants a STANDARDIZED navy
One with automatic self-cocking medal dis
tributers might meet approval at Washington
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
| What Shall | Be?
| So Answered for "a
W. Girls "
Restaurant Manager.
BY ELIZABETH MATEER.

From manager OF y. W, {, \
lunchroom to proprietor ot one OF
the best cafeterias in the city and
overseer OF another is the record OF
Miss Grace Smith OF Toledo, O.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

John Bulls o-billion-dollar booze bill is
giving him more worry just now than the
presence of "Pussyfoot' Johnson. Expressed in
1-s-d, the nation can understand what drink
costs,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Chicago predicts slump in meat prices
The consumers will watch this slide with grim
complacence.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Omaha needs lot OF things more than il
does machinists strike
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

William c. Redhed is made president of
the "American- Russian Chamber of Com
merce. Have we or are we going to renew rela-
tions with the bolsheviki?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

1daho's ratification puts the suffrage amenC
ment within six votes of the goal These wi
come
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The weather man cooked up cold reception
for St. Valentine
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Made in Omaha" dinners ought to be cee-
brated seven times week in the homes
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Plumb says his railroad plan" is applied
democracy Gone crazy, he might have added
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Omaha is generously boosting the fund to
feed the starving babies in the Near East That
is one appeal none can resist
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

A rush for oil and gas lands is reported to
impend in Alaska. Have gold and coal been ex-
hausted?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

The labor court idea is gaining ground. II
affords way to secure justice without violence
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

Wireless to the world? Why not?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14

BY persuadlng the y, w. {. A.
management to admit men to their
lunch room she was able at the end
of year to pay off the old deficit
and put the lunchroom on a good
paying basis for the first time.
The men who had patronized the
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-14
What Shall | Be?
Wa Answered sa f1|
w. Boys N
Forester.
by L s ALEX ANDEk

Because Boy Andrews was inter
csted i'll trees his father suggc csted
that he become a Forester.
Accordingly, Boy set about obtain
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-02-20
TIE GRENADA SENTINEL
FULFILLING A WISH.

Do you wish the world were better!
Let me tell You what to do.
Set your watch upon your actions,
Keep them always straight and true.
Rid your mind of selfish notions,
Let your thought be clean and high
You IAN make a little Eden
OF the sphere you occupy.
Do you wish the world were wiser?
Well, suppose you make a start
BY accommodating wisdom
In the scrapbook of your heart.
Do not waste one page on folly:
Live to learn and learn to live,
If you want to give men knowledge,
You must get it ere you give.
Do you wish the world were happy?
Then remember day by day
Just to scatter seeds of kindness
As you pass along the way.
For the pleasures Of the many
May be oftentimes traced to one,
As the hand that plants the
Shelters armies from the sun.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.