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Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Do you remember the time when merchants
advertised stockings to be "fast black" but
would not guarantee them SO? And how you
were told that permanent blue could not be
had in any formi 1t was a matter of despair,
but you were forced to watch your stockings
turn sckly green or something as undesirable,
while your blue slowly but surely changed to
dingy brown. The chemists remedied that,
and fast colors were evoked from the depths
of the repulsive coal tar. 1t does not matter
where this discovery was made, the point is
that Germany developed it. Moreover, the
Germans jugked marvelously with the particles
of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen that compose
dyes, and by manipulating their positions and
binding them fast or loose in combinations
gave the world tints and hues that belle the
rainbow and ravish the eye
When the war came on Germany depended
on its dye industry as one of the means whereby
1t would force the world to submission The
chemist was just an auxiliary of the soldier in
the war of conquest The challenge had to be
accepted by the textile manufacturers Of the
world, and their chemists were set in pursuit of
the secrets held in Germany Most Of these
have been discovered, and the world has been
HcSu iIOn ucpvHucHCc on tHc IeutOnlC eye
watts. Americans have led in this and we now
have dye industry fully capable of supplying
our needs. The card" of colors has been stead
lily expanded and now affords the utmost range
In tint and hue, while the chemist is steadily
bringing forth new combinations to meet the
popular whim or fancy.
So successful has this been that even the
president, with all his prejudice against pro-
tective tariff, has consented that dyes may have
the security afforded by prohibiting importa-
tons from Germany, save under heavy duties.
Omaha is to have this week an opportunity
of seeing an exhibition of the chemists triumph
and the dyer's art. 1t is an object lesson we'll
worth looking over, and should teach the citi-
zens something of the greatness of their own
country, as we'll as expand their imagination
to where it can see further opportunity for ma
tional greatness
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
PUBLICITY AND PRoF1TEERINo.

Through the Washington correspondent Of
the World-Herald we are advised that United
States District Attorney T. S. Allen Is at the
national capital, preparing to lay bare the facts
in . gigantic prohteering campaign, promoted
By Nebraska retailers. His report II 10 stated,
will disclose inordinate profits exacted by the
combine. But says the report, rejecting Mr..
Aliens views. "The present law Is not sufficient
to handle the Notwithstanding that 10 re-
srettable to the utmost" 1t goes on to blame
the present congress for failure to enact needed
legislation, and concludes that publicity alone
can be expected to bring effective results, and
publicity 1t Is limited, may be resorted to un-
stintedly within the near future"
Honest retailers will welcome the exposure
Of the prohteer; more than that, they should
demand the publicity threatened, because in the
present vague and indefinite manner In which
the matter Is presented, all retailers stand
accused by the district attorney Of sxtorton.
As to the law, the Lever bill, devised BY the
democratic administration for dealing with
prohteering, and called by the president and his
coadjutors sufficient, has been extended in all ito
provisions by the present congress. The Nc
Nary sugar bill, desperately fought by southern
senators and congressman, was passed before
the holidays and later signed by the president,
after much deliberation, but the signature was
accompanied by the president with statement
that he would take no steps for the present to
enforce the law. 1t was designed to stabilize
prices and prevent profteering In sugar. The
Department Of Justice has found existing laws
ample In other regards.
Let us have publicity in this matter. Turn
the search light on the greedy who are exact
ing undue tribute from the public. Some Of its
rays, however will disclose the federal district
attorney for Nebraska in the act of passing
the buck
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Alien and Sedition Laws.

Opposition has properly been made to the
Sterling sedition law in the senate because of
the provision lodging arbitrary and oppressive
power in the postmaster general. This does
not apply exclusively to Mr.. Bureson, who may
not fill that position forever, but includes any
and all who may follow him 1t Is dangerous
to give any man authority without review or
control and from which no appeal may be
taken. Such plan 10 contrary to the spirit of
our institutions. 1t Is also open to question il
any man should have the authority to censor all
publications or communications. In preserving
the freedom of utterance, by voice or writing,
as it now exists, ample remedy is at hand for
dealing, with irresponsbles and revolutonists
The sailing of the Soviet ark" is a proof of
this fact. To successfully combat and over
come the radical movement in America some
thing more effective than efforts at repression is
needed Not aliens and foreign-born citizens
alone need training, in the nature and purposes
of our institutions, but so-caled good" Ameri-
cans citizens by birth, have failed to grasp the
full meaning of their privileges. For the safety
of all, advocates of violence must be dealt with
after the manner of their offending, but at the
same time some means should be found for re-
storing the sturdy Americanism that made this
country great. Let US get back to our ideals pre-
serving our liberties, our privileges and our
rights, expecting progress only through intelli-
gently directed industry, confident in the future
because honest in the present. Individual respon-
sibility to social duty must be realized
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

work. | got sample of the splints
and made drawing of eross-sec-
ton of the log showing the layers
of growth. / wove a paper mat to
illustrate the method of weaving. I
wrote a little story about the work.
1t will be long time before l for
get how a black ash basket Is made,
for in making my collection, l had
memorized the facts. &c.. .
A like plan, / believe, will help
you some day when your teacher
says, Review this subject" Think
over what you have read and heard
in class and pick out the most i'm
portant points. Never mind about
the others. You won't need them
and to try to keep them in your
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Nature Study
~ ~,
~ Outdoos'a "a
|M, Life ~
Tenants of the Barn.
Nv ADELIA BELYU BEARD.

The slim, gray and white Barn
Owl is a tenant of the barn because
1t is, or has been, easier to get in
and out and to establish himself
there than In other places that offer
shelter and seclusion. But the stee-
pie of church or the bell tower Of
a school house answers quite as well,
or better, for, unless the boys find
him, he is more apt to be left I'M
disturbed. He will even accept a
hole in a tree If he must.
A pair of Barn Owls lived in the
steeple of the church of our town
some years ago, content and happy
until the church was repaired. When
the broken window of the steeple
was mended and the owls discov-
cred and put out there was honest
indignation among the bird lovers
of the place who had long known of
their presence, but had kept the Sc
cret loyalty.
The twin children of these Barn
Owls were brought to my house by
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
f. hz@ Folks Corner 3

mind would be to crowd out more
important points. And then don't
merely so over these facts like 4
parrot. but do something with them,
If you are reviewing history put
the important facts together into q
story. Make 4 chart of the dates.
If your subject is geography draw
map Of the section you are review
ing and put on it the points you
want to remember. Play you ara
giving 4 stereopticon lecture on the
subject and get your brother or
sister to listen. Make a sketch OF
chart that will show the whole sub
ject in nutshell.
While you are doing these things,
the old facts will be fixing them
selves in your mind, and, besides,
you will be making something new
and interesting to show the class.
(Next week: Writing Stories
That Appeal,~
Copyright. 1880, BY J, H. MiilA1.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
THE HOUSEWIVES FOE.

OF q warfare never ending
would sing little song;
OF an enemy unbeaten,
Still, as ever. bold and strong.
Dust" he's named. Alas victorious
He'll remain. I've cause to fear,
For q daily resurrection
Always lets him reappear.
Sometimes, in tho midst of battle,
Tauntingly he seems to say:
you yourself will turn to dust, dear
That is certain. some fine day"
But Til not let that thought worry,
For I confidently trust
That the harps in Heaven glitter
Free from any trace of-dust
-Csrla Waechter, in the New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Are you fond OF fictionf"
IT used to be- but my husband has got
me fed UP on it.'--Louisville Courier
Journal.
Student observation-disclosures -sr-msn-
er-er then -er-er--
Professor-Don't laugh, gsntlemen--to
err is jhuman.-Yale Record.
wife-John. I shall have to get some
new clothes this winter.
Hub--Great Scott. womanl That's Just
what you said last year.-Boston Tran
script
Reilly-You'N be sorry to hear that Pat
Donovan was drowned yesterday.
Dooley-But I thought he was good
swimmer.
Reiily-Yes, but he was . staunch
union man. He swan for eight hours.
then gave 1t upon princlple.-London
Opinion.
Patience--Do YOU believe that walls have
sars2
Patrice--oh. yes. But even they can't
believe everything they hear.--Yonksrs
Statesman
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
| Study@Probfems
IL Solved 3
A Good Way to Review.
By JENNIE HALL
Francis w. Parker School.

] had just seen an Indian woman
make a splint basket. I was afraid
| should forget the process, and l
wanted 70 tell my friends the story.
So l said to myself, What are the
important things to remember Used
black ash logs. Pounded log to
loosen layers. Wove like kinder
garten mat. l don't need to remem-
Der how long the logs were or how
big around or several other things.
How shall ! make sure that / shall
remember"
l made a collection to show my
friends. | got a leaf of black ash
and pressed it. I went back and
took photographs of the weaver at
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Appreciate Assistance.

Omaha. Jan. 9.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: We wish to thank you for
the generous assistance given by
your paper during the holiday
Christmas work. We have never
had such a generous response and
deeply appreciate your interest and
cooperation.
MRS. GEORGE W. DOANE,
General Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Chicago police rounded up an even thou
sand suspects in 4 single raid. hoping thereby
to check crime. What harvest for the police
court lawyersl
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Secret conferences between the British,
French and Italian premiers continue, in spite
of the "open covenant" idea. European politics
are not ours, fortunately
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

"Conseobs" will not be permitted to enter
on public lands-that is not until after Secre-
tary Baker has filed his protest with the In
terror department.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

If the federal food control law is insufficient
to combat profteering why not give the states
antitrust law chance to show its efficiency?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Admiral Jelcoe has gene to Cuba. Won
der if it is for the same reason lot of others
have sojourned thther of late?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Hog Island has just launched its eightieth
ship. Two years ago that was to be one days
output from the yard
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Further advance in the price of mems cloth
ing is predicted by the dealers. Where, oh
where, is Mitch" Palmer!
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Plea for Esperanto.

Fa1rmont. Neb., Jan. 8.--To the
Editor of The Bee: Any person who
has had the misfortune to communi-
cate through an interpreter knows
the great loss that, is entailed, both
OF time and material; when the in
dividual with whom one needs to
confer IL unacquainted with my
tongue nor with his, when we must
seek an interpreter who acts as q
medium or clearing house between
us. In this day when all who can
will become globe trotters," and
the rest become international ex-
cursionists. in that everyone scans
the headlines of tho daily news to
know what is transpiring in every
corner of the earth. The only solv-
Ing Is to establish an international
language clearing house which is
neutral and shall be auxiliary, the
second language of all nations,
which would be a great economic
saving and personal advantage
that would be incalculable. The
mariner uses the International code.
and the. domestic money order has
Its use. However. the international
money order reaches every quarter.
Such a lingual code is the interna-
tional language that today, after flve
or more hours, the student can read
"Reflectoro," Moranay. Bohemia:
LA Estanto," Harlan, Holland:
"Hespana Esperantisto," Madrid:
"Blanka Kruco," Graz, Austria:
"Itala Esperantisto," Genoa, Italy.
and scores of others-from which
the reader can get the spirit of the
thought direct by means Of a pho
netic, logical and systematic method
of communication, the euclid of lam
guages, the essence of tongues. The
modern Pentecost is at the door.
CHARLES P. LANG.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Whatever Wilson does is all right, according
to the democratic national committee. But
where does this leave lot of good democrats
who do not agree with the president on all
things?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

French statesmen see the wisdom of Her
bert Hoover's comment on the appeals for help
to America. Just why the European neutrals,
who profted most from the war, should not as
sist in the reconstruction work is beyond Amer
lean comprehension.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

The attorney general is now busy explaining
why the dissolution" of the packers did not
bring down prices When he gets through with
that topic, he will find several others waiting.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Mr.. Bryan insists that compromise is pos
sble and that the president will accept it. Come
on with your proposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

II the reds have captured Kolchak, we can
see where his name disappears from the news
from Russia
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

A New York woman of the mature age Of
%, with four husbands living, naively pleads
she did not know it was wrong to marry more
than one man. Why not let her 60 the limit?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

"Brother-in-law Tommy" gives the retailers
an awful wallop, but fails to say who. Are ali
in the game to grab?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

- Mitch" Palmer says the president is not
after third term, but Mr. Wilson is silent as
the tomb on the point. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Omaha 10 not only great automobile dis
tributing center, but is coming to be something
of producing point as well. Watch the new
industries grow
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

MONEY in the state banks indicates the popu
larity of the deposit guaranty law
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Germany is warned that the armistice goes
right on so far as the United States is con-
cerned. And she had better heed the warning
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Iowa democrats are reported to be acting
in harmony, supporting both Wilson and
Bryan Why is an Iowa democrat?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Omaha showed up almost two new concerns
fer each business day in 1919. Let Us beat this
record for 1920
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Minneapolis mocks Omaha's pretensons as
a grain market. Be patient.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Lesson in Geography.

Brady Island, Neb., Jan. Ito
the Editor of The Bee: What is
the correct pronunciation of Scapa?
Where is Scapa Flow. locate defin-
itely. Is Monte Carlo and Monaco
the same? Is Monaco province
or city? Locate. Is San Marine a
province Of Italy or separate state?
SUBSCRIBER.
Answer: The "a" in Scapa has
the broad sound, as in fall. Scapa
Flow is deep water harbor of con-
siderable extent in the Orkney
islands, just north of Scotland, and
was selected by the British navy as
It's main base for operations during
the late war, because of the ease
with which 1t could be protected
and the facility for operations
against any effort Of the German
fleet to emerge from the Baltic or
on the North sea. Monaco Is q
small principally on the French
Riviera, governed by the Prince Of
Monaco. Monte Carlo is Its capital.
San Marine is an Independent re-
public. entirely surrounded by Italy.
1t is a rock rising on the coast Of
the Adriatic, about 100 miles south
Of Venice.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

investments in Omaha real estate are but
proof of faith in the future of the community.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

"Vic" Berger has again been denied seat
in congress. He may yet realize that he is not
wanted in the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12

Good morning, Mr.. Bryan. Glad to see you
back.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
MzeAeeszn
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Jerry's Check rescued.

Vektye Cnock NeC01Ve0.
New York. Jan. ITO the Ed
tor Of The Bee: Thank you for your
letter Of January Q inclosing check
for $40. q subscription to the St.
Endas fund by Mr.. Jerry Howard.
Our paper goes to press this aft
ernoon. We will try to have this
subscription noted with tho others
that have been received. II too late
for today's paper 1t will have to 60
in next weeks.
THE IRISH WORLD.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Nebraska Sugar Beets.

Omaha, Jan. Ito the Editor OF
The Bee: What per cent OF sugar
do beets in Nebraska contain?
How many pounds Of sugar are
produced from one ton of beets?
Answer: The saccharine content
of sugar beets varies widely. Any
that run below - per cent are
looked upon as poor. At IL per cent
a ton of beets will produce 240
mounds Of sugar
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
Opposed to Soldier Candidates.

Republican City. Neb., Jan. T.
To the Editor Of The Bee: I notice
that your paper is much inclined to
favor the nomination of General
Wood for president. General Wood
may be a good man for the presi-
dency, but you are going to find 1t a
difficult task to convince the soldiers
and ex-soldiers that he is the right
man for the job; in fact, II the re-
publicans want to see another demo-
crat elected let them nominate a
military man, with the possible ex-
ception Of General Pershing. Cen
eral Wood, being in favor Of uni
versal military training, would have
no possible chance Of becoming
president At least found this to
be the consensus of opinion among
the boys while they were in camp.
I think the ex-service men will con-
troll the next election, not alone by
their own votes, but the influence
that they will have on the way
other people will vote. am a re-
publican, but am not interested In
the nomination Of Leonard Wood,
for I believe that 1t means victory
for the opposite party. and the old
democratic party, which Is appar-
emily dead, might fool somebody
after all. MAX SCOTT.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
What The Bee Stands For,

Friday 10 the big day this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-12
IN THE BEST OF HUMOR.

Copyright. 1880. BY J. H. Miilax.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-04-20
WATER ROUTES
Are DISCUSSED
Mississippi Valley Waterways
Association Urges Congress
to Pass Newton Bill.

St. Louis, April 19-The United
States must develop and encourage her
inland waterways transportation il
she expects to retain her position in
the world of commerce, speakers at
the convention of the Mississippi VAL
ley Waterways Association declared
here today. They said the railroads
have reached the limit of their
capacity.
James f. Smith, of st. Louis, preSi-
dent of the association, asserted Amer
lea compares with Europe of fifty
years ago when that continent dis
covered the necessity for using water
ways as carriers and built artificial
channels.
I'VE have natural channels" he
said. but it appears we do not appre-
ciate their value as carriers of our
products.
Brigadier General F. T. Hines, chief
of the transportation division of the
war department, which has control
over government inland waterways
transportation, in an address said the
railroads welcome revival of water
transportation as a necessary ally in
the solution of the transportation
problems. Commerce has a greater,
more urgent need for waterways to-
day than ever before he said. The
present rail situation is sufficient evil
dence of this. The railroads today
view the waterway not as an unde-
sirable competitor. but as a very nee
essary ally, in the solution of the
enormous transportation difficulties
which we are facing.
The demands which the railroads
are being called upon TO meet are
greatly in excess OF their facilities.
There is an existing unsupplied de-
mand for 100000 freight cars alone
Railroad men have admitted that
every locomotive plant in the country
would have\lto work at capacity for
three years TO- enable the railroads
even to catch up with the actual de-
mands."
Resolutions were presented demand
ing that congress pass the Newton
bill which would provide that approxi-
mately $4,000. 900 be appropriated for
waterways Improvement and compile
tion of channel widening projects on
the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio
rivers begun ten years ago.
The Pensacola journal., 1920-04-20
Justice Whitefield Holds State
Railroad Commission Has
Authority to Fix Fares
CITY'S POWER LIMITED
In Case of Overlapping or
Doubt, Court Holds Commits
sion Must Take Precedence

Tallahassee, April 19.-In an opinion
by Judge Whitfield the supreme court
this afternoon denied the application
filed Saturday morning by Hon. John
b. Jones, city attorney of Pensacola,
in the name of the attorney general
and the city commissioners of Pen
sacola for writ of prohibition against
the state railroad commissioners to
prevent the railroad commissioners
from taking Jurisdiction of an appli-
cation of the Pensacola street railway
company for an increase of fares to
be charged by said company.
The court holds that the common
law writ Of prohibition that may be
issued by the supreme court under
the express provision of the constitu-
ton can be used only TO prohibit the
unauthorized exercise of judicial or
uasi-judicial power; that in pre-
scribing just and reasonable rates for
the transportation of persons and
property by common carriers the rail-
road commissioners exercise under
the statutes a quasi-legislaG1ve power
and not a quasi judicial power.
The decision holds that the charter
act of the city of Pensacola does not
clearly confer upon the municipality
authority to prescribe rates of fares
on street railroads operating in the
city, and doubts as TO the existence of
such power in the city must be re-
solved against the city; that chapter
6527, Laws of Florida, confers upon
the railroad commissioners authority
to prescribe just and reasonable rates
TO be charged by all railroads. railroad
companies and common carriers for
intrastate transportation, including
street railroads. and that doubts, if
any, as to the jurisdiction and power
OF the railroad commissioners in the
premises must, under the statutes be
resolved in favor of the exercise of
such power and jurisdiction by the
railroad commissioners, and conse-
quently that the railroad commissioners
and not the officers of the munich
pality, have the authority to prescribe
rates for transportation OF passengers
by the Pensacola Electric Company
Finally the decision says that such
quasi judicial in its nature and that
the common law writ of prohibition
can not properly be issued to prohibit
the railroad commissioners from exer-
cising their quasi-legislative authority
to prescribe just and reasonable rates
of transportation to be charged by the
Pensacola Electric Company in the
city of Pensacola, therefore the writ
is denied.