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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
LOSERS.

If should pass the tomb OF Jonah
/ would stop there and sit far awhile;
Because I was swallowed one time deep
in the dark
And came out alive after all.
II pass the burial spot of Nero
! shall say to the wind, We'll, WE'LL"
7 who have fiddled in world on fire,
l who have done many stunts not
worth doing.
am looking for the grave of sinbad'
I want to shake his ghost-hand and say,
Neither of US died very early, did we? ?"
And the last sleeping place OF Ne
buchadnezzar-
When I arrive there I shall tell the wind
you ate grass; I have eaten crow
Who is better off now or next year?"
Jack Cade, John Brown. Jesse James,
There. too, l. could sit down and stop for
awhile.
T think 1 could tell their headstones:
God, let me remember all good losers"
I could ask people to throw ashes on their
heads
In the name of that sergeant at Belleau
woods,
Walking into the drumfires. calling his
men,
Come on. you -! Do you want to
live forever?"
CARL SANDBURG in Poetry.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Every Day Science
| W. for Boy {cS
| ~ Mechanics w
A Thermostat.


What is there inside the thermo-
stat that makes it open the furnace
when the house is cold, daddy? !
don't see how a little metal affair
like that knows whether it is hot or
cold"
Surely metal knows when it is
hot or cold. 1t feels heat as much
as we do. All metals shrink with
cold and expand with heat, and
some metals are extremely sensi-
tive, 1t is because some metals
shrink and expand more than others
that a thermostat is possible. This
one that runs our furnace can feel
a change of two dcgrees-much less
than you can feel.
The working part of a thermo-
stat is a little bar of two different
metals--say, steel and brass-riv-
eted together into one piece with the
steel on one side and the brass on
the other. Sometimes it is shaped
like bar and sometimes like a
spring. Now brass is more sensi-
tive to heat than steel is, and, when
the heat rises, the brass side expands
faster than the steel and causes the
bar or spring to twist toward the
steel side. In the diagram here, the
bar CO. moves toward A. When
the temperature falls, the brass
shrinks faster and pulls the bar to-
ward its side, or toward B.
in the thermostat that runs our
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
HIGH HEELSPUT
CORNS ON TOES.
Tells women how to dry up a
corn so it lifts out
without pain.

Modern high-heeled footwear
buckles the toe and produces corns,
and many of the thousands of hos
pital cases of infection and lockjaw
are the result of woman's suicidal
habit of trying to cut away these
painful pests.
For little cost there can be obtain
cd at any pharmacy a quarter of an
ounce of a drug called freezone,
which is sufficient to rid ones feet
Aof every hard or soft corn or callus
without the slightest danger or in
convenience.
A few drops applied directly upn
the tender, aching corn stops the
soreness and shortly the entire corn,
root and all, lifts right out. 1t is
sticky substance, which dries the
moment it is applied, and thousands
of~men and women use it because
the corn shrivels up and comes out
without infaming or even irritating
the surrounding tissue or skin. Cut
this out and try it if your corns
bother you-
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Direct Angle on Lansing's Case.

Defenders of Woodrow Wilson are broadly
limiting that some undisclosed reason moved
the president in dismiSsing so unceremoniously
and ungraciously the secretary of state. If
such thing there be, it would be we'll for all
if the public were given full information. Just
at present Mr.. Wilson stands in a very un-
pleasant light before the world, because of his
action.
1t has been we'll understood that Mr.
Lansngs views did not always jibe with those
of his Chief but it is equally we'll known that
the secretary was not only loyal but as
siduousy diligent in carrying out the wishes
of the president. Therefore the insinuation
from the president that the secretary of state
had sought to forestall executive action is not
only unwarranted but gratuitous affront to a
faithful official.
II Mr.. Lansing were dismissed because he
tried to keep the government going when the
president was incapacitated, only one con-
cusion Is possible. When Mr.. Wilson finds
himself unable to attend to business, then all
business must stop, the functions of the gov
ernment must stand still, and the course and
progress of events wait until he is again able
to look after things Such an attitude is pre-
posterous.
Those who cling to the belief that the presi-
dent can do no wrong find considerable diff
Guilty in explaining the remarkable incident,
which gains in Importance as days proceed.
Whether it be the elimination of series of
disagreements, brought to focus through the
explosion of the Wilson temper, or whether a
deeper cause underlies it, an explanation from
the White House is due. Mr.. Lansing will not
break his silence until some act or utterance of
Mr.. Wilson releases him.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
In Newest America

A resolution which has passed the senate
and is now pending in the house provides for
the appointment of joint house and senate
commission to visit the Virgin Islands and to
recommend some stable form of government
for Uncle Sans newest Americans. Since the
islands were acquired from Denmark no form
of government worthy of the name has been
of the American navy. They are ruled as Guam
is ruled, arbitrarily, even though benignly.
The islanders deserve something better.
They should have some measure of self-govern-
ment They should have definite status.
They should stand as something more than
mere possessions" of the United States.
Porto Rico and the Philippines are not al
together Satisfied; but each of these lands has
definite and legal status and the people have
considerable to say about affairs of government
The Virgin islanders are fewer in number, but
this is no reason why they should be ignored.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
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We Must Educate.

Auburn, Neb., Feb. 16.-To the
Editor of The Bee: We are doing
some part toward intellectual and
moral advancement or the converse
| thereof, and IL we desire peace, hap
piness and human well-being, we can
do SO better than advancing the real
and dispensing with the unreal; by
placing the truth in the front at all
times and the truth must not be
barred by partisan egotism and sec
tartan prejudice because only one
side of this or that question being
allowed to be read or listened to.
True patriotism consists in justice,
and that course that contributes to
human we'll being and happiness in
general, and the true patriot is the
one who loves his country zealously
and strictly supports and defends its
interests, and not he or they who
want war with all its damnable, de-
moralizing and dehumanizing ef-
fects, present and consequent; and
true religion consists in being truly
humane, just and right and not in
building larger churches with
higher steeples than other denomin-
Iat1ons can build; securing larger at
tendance or membership, and pay
ing greater salaries to speakers to
repeat over and over again much
that Is unreal and much that is
wholly untrue. And it is greed,
graft and cussedness that lead on to
human discomfort, unhappiness and
misery by war, and the consequences
are that each side to the great
struggle can boast that we destroyed
more values, sunk more vessels and
took more lives than the other fel:
lows did. A truly democratic con-
dition never was and never can be Sc
cured by conquest or efforts thereat.
Come, let us reason together"
and endeavor at least to bring about
better conditions and not beguile
true patriotism, true religion, simple
justice and that which is truly hu.
name by continuing to repeat the
stale platitudes of the lugubrious
past. Let us teach the real as a
counterpoise to the teachings Of the
past, as so much of the present is
unreal and so freely contributes the
Nhorrid conditions of the age in which
we live: and while we teach or i'm.
part information, let's be strictly re-
sponsible for what we write and pro-
claim to law and open to criticism
honest, candid criticism.
J. H. DUNDAS.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Negro Government IN MeI
u. s. A.

The negro controls the south. The south
controls the democratic party. The democratic
party still controls the nationS The nation is
conducted with regard to the limitations of the
negro in the south.
Prohibition was adopted by the southern
states because it is dangerous for the negro to
drink. If he drinks he becomes savage or may
against the liquor traffic not because the south
ern adult did not want to drink, but because he
could not allow the negroes to drink.
Woman suffrage probably will be adopted,
but it had to win against the south. The south
is opposed to extension Of suffrage because that
involves the negro vote, which is not cast, but
which must always be suppressed. Extensions
Of suffrage are inmical to sections which must
maintain restrictions of suffrage.
We probably will not get universal military
training because the south is afraid to train and
arm negroes. Congressman from the south
say they will not put arms in the hands Of
blacks. If that is their reason for opposing uni
vcrsai training we have whole system of ma
tional defense dependent upon the limitations
Of black people submerged below the citizenship
line.
We are not blaming the south. It is of no
use to blame the south and it is probably un-
Just. The north, given the southern problems.
might behave in the same fashion. But we are
being ruled by negroes to very considerable
extent and in very important matters.
The southern negro governs by the imita-
tons of his citizenship. His incapacity is an
applied test of American legislation. If pro-
posed legislation does not fit him it is opposed.
One nonvoting southern negro has more in
in many essential particulars than 10 voting
northern citizens.
He is powerful in his powerlessness.-Chi-
caRo Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Case of the Dissatisfied Farmer.

The Postohice department. still is receiving
answers to its questionnare sent to the farm
ers, and deducng from the replies the proof
that the farmer is not pleased with his economic
situation. 1t would not have taken more
prescience than that of an apprentice prophet
to have told Mr.. Bureson this.
If the farmer were not dissatisfied, it would
be cause for marvel His is the one industry
that did not receive especial favors from the
government while the war was on. With the
exception of the wheat control, everything else
was left to the determination of chance. Ample
promises were made to stimulate the increase in
meat production needed, but the. redemption of
these promises were far from meeting cxpecta-
tons 1egitimately held.
Some part of the increase in prices went to
the farmer but he is first to see his selling
price go down as the result of the termination
of the war All he has to dispose of has
slumped in value but he is told every tine he
buys anything that prices are advancing
Shorter hours and higher wages are not for
him, but they increase the difficulty and per-
plexties of his problem by Turing his help away
to the cities where the workers seem to be
imbued with the idea that there is no end to
the road they are travelling.
All Of these things have combined to make
the farmer dissatisfied. He is convinced that
he is the goat, and he does not like the posi-
ton. No amount of cajolery on the part of Of
fetal trouble smoothers is going to mollify the
men who form the backbone of the country's
greatest industry. They are willing to farm,
to till the soil, and to make the broad acres of
the land bring forth in plenty; they will tend
their focks and see that the animals increase
and multiply, for there are few confirmed boil
shevsts among them. But they are also i'll
sistent on square deal. They hug no de-
lusions, and will have to be shown every time
from now on until something like balance has
again been reached s,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
LEADING US BACK To-wHERE1

That the president is carrying on some
highly important negotiations between the
United States, England, France and Italy is
admitted What the exact nature of these are
is not known and may not be until the issue
has been determined The controversy that
arose over the disposition of Fiume is involved,
and the possibilities that il contains are such
as must impress the gravity of the situation
on all
When the Jugo-Slavs reached Paris, with a
program resting on the promise contained in
the Fourteen Points," they found themselves
confronted by the secret agreements of Lon
don, on the strength of which Italy entered
the war. Mr.. Wilson resolved the question in
favor of Jugo-Savia. His judgment may have
had the support of reason, may have contained
the elements of settlement resting on sub
stantal justice, but it did not take note of the
Balkan feuds, of the temperamental differences,
the nationalistic aspirations, or a number of
other things which combine to brew war in
that turbulent region where conflict has ragged
for twenty-five centuries. ..
Italy was completely upset by the decision,
and the D'Annunzio outburst not only nullihed
the Wilson settlement, but has stood with
by which Fume is declared free city, and by
which it was hoped to- avert war between Italy
and Jugo-SlaYia, is now thrown down by the
presidents objection.
The situation is that Mr. Wilson declines to
be party to compromise that questions the
integrity Of his decision. His will must stand
in Europe as it does in America. Whatever of
threat his note contained is not publicly known
but it had sufficient weight to move the Allies
to again put the Fiume matter before him, ask
ing that he show way out. To this our presi-
dent has sent another note, said to have been
composed within two hours Its contents may
some day be disclosed but conjecture has ample
room for exercise until that time comes.
Mr.. Wilson is again leading his country, but
whittier he does not divulge. The temper of
the leading powers of Europe may in some de-
gree settle the destination.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

furnace, A and B are electrical con-
facts with wires running to the base
ment. When the thermometer falls
and c touches B, 1t closes the cir
cult, which, through magnets, re-
leases weight-motor that opens
the furnace draft. AS the tempera-
ture rises, c moves over to A and
closes another circuit which causes
the weight-motor to close the draft.
When we set the temperature by
moving the little pointer to 65 or 10,
we move A and B so that one or
the other is nearer the present posi-
ton of c, and the temperature must
fall lower or climb higher to move
{ enough to make the electrical
contact.
"Thermostats are used for other
things besides furnaces. They are
used to regulate the temperature of
yefrigerating plants, to play watch
dog in any room or building where
a constant heat or cold is desired"
(Tomorrow: "How Girl May Be-
come a Statistician.")
Copyright, 1920. by J. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

light, roomy house, With plenty OF
fresh drinking water. Gravel, char
coal or oyster shells must be pro-
vided, and they must also have ex-
ercise. This is best provided by
throwing grain into five or six
inches of straw or cornstalk litter,
and making them scratch for it.
Dry mash and mixed grains are best
for feeding, with all the green stuff
you can salvage from the table.
If you decide to raise broilers,
buy the day-old chicks. Get these
as soon as they are on the market,
which will probably be- about the
last of February. In 10 weeks the
chicks should weigh a pound and a
half, and in the city would bring Is
cents a pound. You can probably
buy day-old chicks for IS cents
apiece. You must have some sort
of brcoder for them. The best
way for a beginner is to spend
about SIS for one of the brooders on
the market, containing a heating
lamp and hover. The best food
ID OuC VI lIlC putleI lllllk pIepdl d
tions.
As to the variety you select: Leg
horns are among the best for broil-
ers, because they take on flesh more
rapidly. For eggs, Rhode Island
Reds or Wyandottes are the most
satisfactory.
See that your goods are of the
very highest class, then look for
high-class markets. If you are not
well acquainted ih your nearest city,
perhaps you have a friend who can
get you started on orders for broil-
ers. Look about in your own town
for families where there are in
valids or little children. You can
take them fresh eggs every day, if
they wish, and 24-hour eggs bring
from 8 to cents dozen more than
ordinary fresh eggs.
(Tomorrew boys may learn how
to become hotel manager.)
Copyright, 1920, by J. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
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Raising Poultry.

BY BELLE CASE HARRINGTON.
Poultry-raising is both interesting
and profitable, and boys or girls sue
ceed equally we'll at it. There are
two lines of proht-selling eggs and
raising young chickens for broilers.
If you decide to sell eggs, buy
Young pullets hatched not later than
April i. They should begin laying
the latter part of September and
continue all winter. During the cold
season laying hens must have a
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Lord Leverhulm gets home and tells his
British brethren that he is in favor of prohibi-
tion. But he must not expect the government
to get the money that otherwise would be spent
for liquor. If it doesn't go for "soft drinks" it
will be spent some place else
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

The "lone bandit has met the usual fate of
OF his kind when once Uncle Sam gets inter-
ested in pursuit
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

1t is due to Delegate, Junkin of the consttu-
tional convention to say the paragraph regard
ing the sale of school lands was based on mis-
information. 1t is not the purpose of the
proposition presented by Mr.. Junkn to sell the
lands What The Bee said with reference to
the advisability of such course is not changed
by the fact, however.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Union Pacific heads report the road all
ready for business at the old stand If all the sys-
TENS were as we'll handled as the Overland, the
problem would be much simpler.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Auction of the ships seized from Germany
is bringing out some interesting information.
For example, the government is offered $8000,-
600 for vessels that are listed as worthless" by
the shipping board, Something wrong here.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Los Angeles asserts that the census man
overlooked 10000 names out there Must have
counted the tourists but once.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Governor Edwards friends are looking Nor
trouble in the right place when they file his name
in Nebraska. He will have fat chance be-
tween Hitchcock on the one side and Bryan on
the \
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Point Overlooked,

While congress Is considering the
coming of a two or two and one
half-cent piece, it should legislate
something into costing that amount.
indianapolis Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Suppose the Allies finally decline to be con
trolled by the ultmatum?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Chicago's sheriff is going to hang another
man in full view of the Jail inmates today. His
sense of propfiety is badly warped, to say the
Laos
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Turkey promises protection for Americans
in that benighted land, but even this is not
enough to lure US into accepting the mandatory.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

If Mr.. Wilson could only be induced to as
sumo 4 propitatory attitude for a short time,
we might get peace by Easter.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

The case of Consul jenkins is again before
the Mexican court. The news Of Lansing 5
resignation must have reached Carranza.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

daylight saving" is again proposed by
New York congressman, who loves those long
evenings at Coney Island.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Six billions year for the next six years is
the estimated building program for the United
States. All right let's go.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

A little intelligent criticism made short work
OF the Gronna bill
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

We thought it was we'll understood that Edsel
Ford was exempted from military duty because
OF his value to industry. He was to build the
seagle" boats, you know.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Progress in the Arts.

When a young lady begins to take
vocal lessons one of the first signs
Of her artistic improvement is that
you can't understand any Of the
words Of her song.-Newark Advo-
cate.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Two hundred million bushels Of wheat yet to
go to market in this land means that we will not
be short on bread, whatever else may turn up.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Hotel keepers in the convention cities see
the harvest ahead, and are preparing accord
ingly That is one place where reservations
count,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

~Herb" Hoover may be the chief hero of the
war, but there's lot of competition fot second
place
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
Short Cut.

Short Cut.
The supreme council evidently be.
lieves that the way to a bolsheviki's
heart is through his tummy.-Nor-
folk Ledger Dispatch.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20

Over 5000 pint bottles Of sequestrated booze
has disappeared from the state house at Denver,
if You want to know whether the old-time spirit
yet survives.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-20
You should know that
Nebraska boys took second highest
rank in the matter of health when
examined for military service.

"Pitiless publicity" is at discount in Wash
ngton just now.
The producers news., 1920-08-13
HAXVnlE

>s,sn,ss lhann hsas Just finished drill
ING i we'll tor Esh Earenc On his
Farm west of rown Stanley is kept
busy nslhnI ntitnN or,isf> booked
.ahstut tor ttniallnx ~ellS>
Andy Anderson received j severe
cut an tits hea.t in u runawaN acciIent
,asa TsssakaS. lr. tteaIN took several
$altefiss IT, close che wound ami AMY
ls> ahoun hiss .iakkies a> usual.
EiR lactis chres~ Nsur-ol.t son Of Mr..
@n,t Nr> Christenssen of MaAios, while
eiaS,ng> fsil and broke his Arm. Dr.
ERsajN WaEs SulleI amt set the injured
nsrusi,sr and ths hetls fellow is doing
nIGslw:,
Ms Geo Aine ef st. Paul arrived
aaus rscsutly eu visit her brother, Al
sxrt $sRlks ami family On the farm
Ehs s,sSit ~hi be- Il i.Ntul ons. Us the
otuct~r ami >iStei h1Ne mot seen each
atiist far tlts pa>c twenty years,
&4i<ls Noble anl hate EauStich Of
Or,snt, s n. arrived here last Sun
atsw sn rsure to Scvl,eS fer visit
lixns- clisN will go t. the homestead
asinngtng to Miss Noble. They r,A.is
etfs trip in thslr Ches rulee car
llrriR Dale ami Dewey Olson Of
>ms&s Greek Recently received L pair
II Basisiian hi,res trem their aunt,
Mrs, K B.. Eaunx Of Wa>sea. Mimi.
Ths boys arg arfensk two Of the hap
siss1 youngsters in the county.
IhS& pslnn returneI last week from
= slsa>uare ami business trip cumbinet
The producers news., 1920-08-13
FROlD

Melvin Nelson of Medicine Lake
was Froid visitor Wednesday.
J: T. Loucks left the first of the
week on 4 business trip to the Twin
Cities.
Mrs. F. L. Darland is spending
the week with Mrs c. J. Atkinson al
Scobey.
Mrs. F. S. Sleight and Mrs. S. E.
Ellinsen were Culbertson visitors
here the first of the week.
Fred Garneau of Plentywood is
here this week completing his con-
tract of installing the heating plant
in the Froid school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Scott, of
Chicago, are here this week for q
visit at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. C. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Dorothy returned
the first of the week from a few days
business trip to Wolf Point, Poplar
and other main line towns.