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Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
Watching the Tracklcss Trolley.

Trackless trolley cars are now being tried
out in Richmond, Va, and if the experiment
results successfully the present style of street
railway transportation may within few years
be discarded. Officials of the Baltimore street
car system recently inspected the new system
in the Virginia capital, with an eye to adopting
it as solution Of the traffic problem in the ter
ritory where bus lines have been springing up.
Detroit, also, which has municipal system, is
interestedly watching developments.
The trackless trolley cars resemble light
street cars of the present sort except that they
have rubber tired wheels and easy springs A
trolley wire is strung above street much as
now, but there are no rails, greatly to the re-
about $4,000 mile to lay tracks. The cost of
operation for trackless trolley is said to be
about II cents mile, as compared to 81 to 50
cents a mile for motor bus.
In Minneapolis the street cars carry sign
warning the public that street cars can't
dodge" but no such restriction applies to the
trackless trolley, which can drive anywhere in
the street and can not be blocked by stalled
truck or dead engine on the track. To load or
unload passengers the car swings in to the
curb, thus lessening street perils. The innova-
ton seems to have many advantages, and if
this impression is borne out by examination,
cheaper car fares ought to result Only such a
possibility would warrant its adoption.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
ireland Again Disposed OF.


Omaha. July 27.--To the Editor
Of The Bee: l have just read the
article written by Rev. p. j. Judge
and published In The Bee. Ireland
has no more right to secede from
England than had North Carolina to
secede from the United States. De
Valera and his fellow fanatics have
been offered an independent govern
ment, and have refused. Their
hand has been forced and their pur-
pose laid bare, and 1t leaves them
f1oundering. The whole deal Is about
as raw and awkward as anything
could we'll be.
Admiral Sims stated the case ex-
actly. He deserves the thanks of
every true American. He should
have had the commendation OF his
government instead of the censure
of jelly-fish politicians
An Irishman who becomes at
heart a real American makes
splendid fearless citizen. So does a
German. But any emigrant who
does not at heart sever his foreign
allegiance and enter into the spirit
of our institutions, and only uses
America as a safe refuge to fill his
pocket-book and radiate his foreign
propaganda, is a danger and a
menace and should be summarily
dealt with.
S. J. WOODRUFF,
3S46 Hamilton Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
Pleads for Trees.

Omaha, July 27.--To the Editor
Of The Bee: 1 am writing to pro-
test against the cutting down Of the
trees on South Forty second street
during the grading Of the street.
These trees are a landmark,
much loved by the people living
southwest Of Hanscom park. They
are a great addition to the beauty
Of the city and it seems inconsistent
to teach the children to plant trees
on Arbor day and then to destroy
ruthlessly. this beautiful "Griffen's
Grove"
trust the city officials will see
their way clear not to cut these
trees for the sake OF foot or two
OF added width to the street. This,
aside from the personal side Of 1t.
My grandfather planted those trees
many years ago. He was one OF
this city's first pioneers. coming
here in 1856, and was honored and
loved by all, and this memorial OF
his useful life should be left alone.
Trusting that this protest will be
needed and these beautiful trees
not cut down.
L. e. GRIFFEN,
3401 South Forty-second Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

jeanette Rankin, formerly member of con-
gress, is advocating the maternity benefit bill,
but Congresswoman Alice Robertson has spoken
against it before the committee OF the house.
Dangerous class legislation, separating women
from men," she calls it, "Daddies ought to take
care of their babies and wives" she opined, "and
if they did not, they are brutes OF men and it
would take more than the children's bureau to
handle them" What these sentiments have to do
with the assurance OF proper medical attention
for women who do not now receive it is not
apparent. A debate between Jeanette and Alice
would be interesting.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
ADVENTURE.

II the luck change tomorrow,
Our sun may be seen
Purple, fantastic,
In wide sky Of green;
Or waves. flowing outward
Away from the shore,
May bring US no music
To fear and adore.
Our bodies may be broken
As stones are in quarYies,
Our thoughts ground fine
As grain in the mill
By the passing OF hours,
Since fate never tarries
For the heat of the heart
Or the flint OF the will.
The day may he filled
With impossible things
Saints without haloes, "A
Angels without wings
o my spirit. be ready
For the hazard, the mirth---
Who can tell the path
or the turning earth7
Marguerite Wilkinson In the Forum
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
He Carries His Meals.

Prices in dining cars are decreased on a
number Of railroads. This is valuable reform,
but it does not go far enough to satisfy the
commuter, who does not remain on the train
for luncheon.-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

Mareoni has now invented method OF wire
less by which atmospheric disturbances are
rendered powerless to interfere with transmits.
sion. The breakdown Of radio service through
such causes has been its greatest handicap. If
it is now overcome, telegraph and cable COM
panies may wish they had sold out to the gov
ernments while their wires still were necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
G1Sy8ee:S 6uTz9m

in the Spanish American war ana
many thousands moro were repre-,
sented among officers and enlisted
men In the a. e. +, Would Nebras-
ka, the home of only Il small fras-
ment of the great Lutheran BODY.
attempt to legislate against as
peaceful, thrifty and law-abiding an
element of citizens as any state can
beast of. Your correspondent be-
trayed his intolerance and incident
ally his ignorance of the German
Lutheran school system.
II. A. RAVENS,
Chinoun
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
As the Pulpit Cools Down.

evening on "A Cool Breeze" with bouquet
frozen in ice on pedestal at his side. How far
we have departed from the "hell-fre and brim-
stone" sermons of the past.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
To Keep Down Fat.

Margaret B. writes: al. Are gra-
ham crackers fattening?
"2. Kindly name some foods that
are not fattening, as am over
weight and would like to keep down
my weight.
|. Yes.
2. Meat, eggs, watery vegetables
and fruits. fats Of all kinds, soups.
1t is assumed that you eat in mod
GRAFTON. Foods low in starch and
sugar but rich In fats and protein
can fatten if taken In excess
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

A Canadian farmer has been made prime min
lister of Alberta another instance of the fact that
il the farmers don't get what they want from
the government they will simply vote themselves
into Office and take il.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
Russian SOviets Danish Circus

The circus is to be banished by the
Russian government. The deepest
thinkers in Russia, 1t would seem,
are to be found in the clowns in the
circus.-St. Louis Globe e-Democrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
Did They Overreach?

Woman complains that since women were
enfranchised, men have begun to show lack of
sympathy and consideration. Looks as though
they are beginning to think that when they got
equal rights they got eft-Philadelphia In
quirer.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
Who's Your Anpel3

Any nation that thinks it can afford to take
part in another war will arouse nqusitiveness
as to how it suddenly became so Independently
wealthy.-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

strengthened by the new departure and some
change may follow in its political practices.
land that can feed itself has little to worry about.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
Lake-to-Ocean Waterway
Means and Methods for Getting
Great Project Under Headway.

This is the eighth and concluding article
Of the series published by The Bee relative to
the Iakesto Ocean waterway project.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

A Manchester grocer is advertising for
a man to look after customers, partly
outdoors and partly indoors. We dread
to think what will happen to him when
the door slams.-Punch.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

r. c. Comstock, tonsoria artist and
base ball magnate, has been washing the
ceiling in his shop and finds the original
color was white. The color will be re-
called by many Of our older residents
Meshoppen Enterprise.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

"Is your husband good provider.
Dinah?"
"Yessum. he's good providah all right.
but Use allus skeered dat niggahs gwine
er git caught at ito. E. r. Bulletin.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

what would you suggest for our liter
ary club to read?" asked Mrs. Flubdub.
"A good cook book" responded her
brutal husba and.-kansas City Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

Teacher-And what was Nelson's fare
well address?
Bright Boy-Heaven. ma'am.-London
Mail.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

Johnny-The camel can 80 eight days
without water.
Freddy--So could II ma would let me.
--Harper's Bazar.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
REPLY.

Among the outstanding symptoms
are coma and convulsions. Uremia
develops because the kidneys stop
work. The most frequent cause is
acute Bright's disease. A patient
with uremia should have prompt,
active medical treatment.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
About Uremlc Poisoning.

Subscriber writes: please tell
me what are the symptoms, cause
and cure, il any. for uremic poison
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
How to Keep Well
By DR.. w. A. EVANS

Qusstions concerning hygiene, sanita-
tion and prevention OF disease, cub.
nitted to DR.. Evans by readers Of
The Bee, will be answered personally.
subject to proper limitation, where .
stamped. addressed envelope 10 en-.
closed. Or. Evans will not mako
diagnosis or prescribe for individual
diseases. Address letters In care Of
The Bee.
Copyright. 1921, By DR.. W. A. Evans.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
The Bees Platform,


I. New Union Passenger Station.
2. Continued improvement Of the Ne.
braska Highways. including the pave
ment Of Main Thoroughfarss leading
into Omaha with Brick Surface.
3. A short, Iow.rats Waterway from the
Corn Belt to the Atlantic Ocean.
4. Home Rule Charter for Omaha, with
City Manager form Of Government.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

The teacher had asked, Why did David
say he would rather be doorkeeper in
the house Of the Lord ?"
Because" answered a boy, "he could
then walk outside while the sermon was
being preached."-BoSton Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
How Family Tree Looks.

HOW FHmIIy Tree LOOKS.
T. T. T. writes: '1. Will YOU
please tell me the difference between
first and second cousins?
"2. What relation would my
cousins baby be to me? Our moth
ers are sisters. Fathers not related
except by marriage.
"S. Would there be any danger in
marrying a man who had malaria i?
"a. Would it affect offspring?'
REPLY.
!. The children of first cousins
are second cousins.
2. First cousins once removed.
The baby's mother is your first
cousin.
3 and 4. No.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30

School Teacher Ito Littl Boy)-f
farmer raises $500 bushels Of wheat and
sells 1t for $3.50 per bushel, what will he
get?
Little Boy-An automobile-Western
Christian Advocate.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-30
THE SPICE OF LIFE.

.. j. WOODNC Z
3S46 Hamilton Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
NEW COMMISSION
 NFULL ACCORD McLendon Says RumorS of "Split" Are Without Any
 Foundation

Rumors concerning the disagree ment of the commission elect in the choice of city hall officials for the next term are unwarranted and un- founded, said D. E, McLendon. presi- dent-elect of the new city commis- sion. yesterday afternoon.
 There has been no split in the new commission" said Mir. McLendon. "On the contrary we have all work ed together with the greatest accord and with the most friendly cooperation. As an example of this I might state that at the time the portfolios were assigned among the commissions elect, each of the members merely stated the position he or she desired to occupy and with one accord that twas the end of the discussion as to the assi garments. No member of the new commission had the least desire to fill the position occupied by an other"
 When questioned as to the future outlook for certain officials in the city hall, MT. McLendon said the new commission did not take office until Monday and was in no position at added that after the official turning over of the gavel on Monday the new commission would make thorough investigation into each department and would not make changes until each commissioner had become thor. oughly intimate with the conditions that existed in the various depart ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
MRS. JULIAN SALLN
 VISITING BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. Julian D. Salley of Aiken, s. C., regional director of the League of Women Voters, spent two hours in Birmingham yesterday morning. Mrs. Salley has jurisdiction over nine southern states and the District of Columbia. She was en route to At lanta.
 While here she was in conference with Mrs. Solon Jacobs and other prominent members of the League of Women Voters. She was most enthu- siastic over the keen interest being taken by the women in the newly ac- quired franchise in Mississippi. Ten. nessee and Louisiana and other southern states. She declared the work done by the Birmingham League of Women Voters has attract ed attention everywhere. and eonsid- erable interest Is being taken in the fact that the only woman on any city commission in the United states was elected in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Salley was introduced to Mrs. D, A. Echols. Birmingham's new woman commissioner. while In the lobby of the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
COL|AS GIVES BELL
 ID GREEK CHURCH

sweet toned bell for the little church in his native village in Greece. the gift of Chris Coiias, the cafe operator, is on the deep blue sea in the Greek steamer lonia.
 The bell weighs 1,e50 pounds and was purchased for MT. Colias by the Moore and Handley Hardware com pany. of this city. The ship left New York. October 27. Bill of lading, in- surance policy and all other papers connected with the shipment have been received by Moore and Handley and turned over to MT. Colias.
 The destination of the bell Is the little town of Monemvasia, Greece, where the aged mother and other rel atives of Chris still live and are the frequent recipients of good American money garnered here by Chris in the conduct of his business.
 Some time ago the village church was burned, and the bell. becoming overloaded and dissolved itself in fragments. This news reached Chris in d letter from the old home and touched his heart. He had not for gotten when he knelt at the altar in that church or was urged to service by the tones of the old bell.
 So Chris secured the services of his friend, Harry Jones. Birming- hams veteran hardware salesman. Mir. Jones negotiated for the hell. 1t was purchased and is now on its way to Monemvasia to take the place of that one which stirred the boyhood emotions of the donor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05

bamians fn the parade. Congressman Jeffers led the Alabama delegates. of whom two were women and regu- lar legionnaire delegates from Mont gomery. The Kansas City Shrine band was assigned to us and every time the parade halted the band played Dixie in honor of the south- ern representatives
 ''The speecues were wonderfully inspiring and were made by promi- nent men from all parts of the world. There were approximately 100, 1000 delegates at the convention. and grea. difficulty was found in quarterins them. They slept on floors, In halls lobby was filled at night With men trying to gain a few hours sleep.
 We had a big fight over the Har- vey resolution. The Alabama men voted for the first draft of the reso- : lution but several of the posts took to the rather strong lan- guage of the resolution and q redraft was made and passed.
 q missed my golden opportunity" said Arthur last night. "when I passed up the chance l had of being married in the air by one of these Sky Pilots." They took up about 20 couples day and spliced them to- gether in mid air" When asked about the girl. he stated that there were plenty of thefn in Kansas City and all were beautiful. He was re- ticent as to the reason he refused to take advantage of the air marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
DOCTOR HENDRIX
 COMPLETES YEAR

Tomorrow is the last Sunday in the conference year and pr. w. k. Hendrix pastor of Highlands Metho- dist church will preach his last ser- mon at this church before conference meets next Wednesday.
 The occasion will 'be marked with great interest by the large congre- gation of the church, as pr. Hen drix will in retrospect, present his views ia regard to the work accom- pItshed by pastor and congregation during the 12 months
 During pr. Hendrix's pastorate at H;ghlands Methodist church more than 50 members have been added to the churc ch-many by letter-many m profession of faith-and the work he has done in building up the church and bringing into cordial fellow ship the large congregation, has marked new epoch in the history of this church, members of the con gregation say.
 pr. Hendrix since he came here year ago has made scores of warm friends among his congresatioh while members of other denomina- tions have received him most cor dially and co-operated with him in all his labors on religious matters. The public is invited to worship al Highlands Methodist church torhor- row morning at Il o'clock and evening at 7:3o o'clock when pr Hendrix will preach while specia musical programme has been pre- ! pared for both occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
{. Unlawful Homicide


 Unlawful homicide was the verdict of Coroner J. D. Russum following an investigation into the death of John Lee Huntley, a negro who was shot and killed yesterday morning at Boyles, it is alleged, by Claud Wal ton, another negro. According to the testimony of witnesses the trouble grew out of a dispute over an ac- count which Huntley is said to have owed Walton. They testified that Huntley jumped over the counter in Walton's store and struck at him when he fired. the bullet taking ef- feet in the left side.
 Warrant for the arrest of Walton. who had already surrendered to the officers, was sworn out by Coroner Russurt before Judge Abernethy in the Jefferson county court of misde- meanors. Bond for the man was rec commended by the coroner and Judge Abernethy fixed it at s1.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
.135 GALLONS AS
 RESULT 0F RAID
Negro Is Found Peacefully Asleep on Illicit
 Liquid Fortune

Bicycle Scouts. R. E. Lee and J. D.. Cartright of the police department raided q negro house at 405 Joseph' street last night at 9 o'clock and confiscated 135 gallons of moonshine whisky.
 Joe Williams. a negro, who was found intoxicated in the house at the time the officers made the raid. was brought in with the whisky and lodged in the city jail, charged with
 violating the prohibition law. Int negro's mother. Mary Williams, re- sided in the house in which the whis- ky was found.
 The whisky was located in a little ante-room which was adjacent to the kitchen and resembled very much a buffers pantry. It was stocked from the floor to the ceiling with five gallon cans similar to those used in shipping oil. Twenty-seven of these cans were filled to the brim with moonshine, while several were empty, but showed signs of having been used very recently.
 At a late hour last night officers were still at the scene and were working with clues which they be- leve will lead to other caches. The liquor was brought in and placed in Chief Shirleys office inn mediately after it was found by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
FACING WINTER;
 NO BEDCL0THES
Grandmother and Several Lit tie Children Are in
 Much Want

Needy and witho, furniture and with no bedclothingl
 That is the story of a family in which the juvenile court is very much interested.
 Mrs. Horace Shaw, chief probation officer. is asking anyone who will to contribute necessary furniture to relieve the situation; for there are ' In the family-3 boys and girls.
 There is Q baby years old, and the mother 1t unable to work and the children, all but one are too small.
 The three boys are the ages of 2, , and, IA, and the little girls and II. They are now keeping house, but the father is unable to hold a position half the time.
 Mrs. Shaw. in asking aid for these unfortunates. has, compiled list of ,e things with which they can get along. It is as follows:
 Two beds, mattresses 5 pillows, 1 quilts or blankets.>5 5 chairs and a dresser and washstand, which it have, she says. Their house is prac- tically bare of all furniture.
 Anyone who will help can feel sure that thei roffering will go to relieve actual bodily suffering" said Mrs. Shaw.
 By telephonlng The Age: Herald arrans sements will be made by the court to call for the donations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05
Magic City Posts Flag
 Receiues Rare Honors

American Legion men will never know how much the legion means to them until they attend one of the am nual conventions" said Arthur Greewooo last night. Mir. Greenwood has just returned from the big Amer ican Legion convention in Kansas City and was so full of enthusiasm that he did not know just where to begin his account of the meeting.
 Tt was the most inspiring thing I ever had the pleasure of seeing" continued MT. Greenwood. "But the thing that stood out foremost in my mind was the fact that our Birming- flag in the entire parade which, in- cidently, was seven miles in length. took three hours and half to pass a given point and was composed os about 45,000 men from every state in the union.
 But to get back to the flag. That new American flag we ordered for the express purpose of carrying in the presidential parade during semi centennial week. has received the rare distinction of having been sa- luted by President Harding. Vice President Coolidge, Gen. John J. Pershing. Marshall Foch. General Diaz. General Jacques. and Admiral Beatty. It was the highest honored flag in the review and led the first platoon in the parade.
 "The Alabama delegates led the parade and led the voting, however. that was due to the alphabet" added Arthur. There were about 36 Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-05

Will of ltSelt help to produce Detter
 MT. Mapother does not see how deep-reaching freight rate reductions can be made without further defla- tion of wages. and does not seem to think the terms on which the threatened strike was avoided were anything Ake victory for the car riers. but rather the contrary.
 Rate Reductions
 Speaking of freight rate reductions he said in substance:
 Many merchants, jobbers and others are holding off purchasing goods at this time in more or less expectation of freight rate reduc- tions. Freight rates cannot be re- duced unless there Is also wage de- flation, unless the country desires to see it's railroads hit financial ruin.