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IF PUBLIC BUSINESS IS TO PROCEED.
There is talk in Washington of the necessity for
applying cloture to the coniideration of the tariff
bill. Soon there will be talk in Washington and
elsewhere of "gajr rule," of "shutting off debate,"
of "refusing to let the opposition have a chance."
Let us see.
Cloture, in effect, means the moving of the
previous question. It means the closing of debate at
a certain time and coming to a vote on the question.
Cloture does shut off -debate. It ends discussion.
But discussion, carried on endlessly and for no other
purpose than to delay, prevents action. Cloture may
be abused; It may be applied so early in the discus
sion that it prevents fair consideration. Debate not
only may be abused, but is and has been abused;
under the pretense of debate, senators at Washing
ton have made speeches hours long, have read into
the record documents covering page after page 1 1
fine print, have talked not to influence the minds
of other senators by legitimate argument but have
"talked against time" to wear out the opposition in
a contest of endurance.
That is the situation at Washington. Certain long
winded senators boast of their ability to talk things
"to death," to filibuster. By that means a small
minority may defeat action by the majority. In some
cases, one senator has defeated the will of all the
others.
There is no danger of abusing the rule in the
.-ase of the pending tariff bill. Already it has been
ilebnted for days and days. There is danger of
paralysis of the legislative machinery if there is no
limit on debate.
FILIPINO INDEPENDENCE.
What about the Philippines? A parliamentary
mission seeking independence for the islands is now
in the United States. The anwser of President Hard
ing, that he could not urge congress to grant
autonomy at this time, will probably meet the pres
ent need, but sooner or later the United States will
have to make a permanent decision.
As a rule nations do not give up territory that
they once have annexed. In spite of any pretension
to the contrary, self-sacrifice is not one of the
characteristics of states. Assume for the moment
that poession of the Philippines meant the military
safety vr the commercial advantage of American
interests. Would we still maintain that the only
test for independence was. whether the inhabitants
were fitted to govern themselves! Unquestionably
there are peoples in the corners of Europe who are
enjoying or suffering from self-determination
granted them after the war that are less civilized
than the majority of the Filipinos.
It is difficult to see just what the people of the
Philippines would gain were the administration of
their affairs turned over to native, politicians.. The
human heart, however, always longs to be free, even
though the price exceed the real value obtained. The
desire ,for Philippine independence may be based
more on sentiment than on logic, but for all that
it must be seriously considered.
FRQM A BYGONE BUSINESS ERA.
"William Rockefeller, the brother of John D.
Rockefeller, was not only an energetic and intelli
gent business man, he was a man whom people
liked," Ida Tarbell once wrote. "He was open
hearted, jolly, a good story teller, a man who knew
and liked a good horse not too pious, as some of
John's business associates thought him, not a man
to suspect or fear, as many a man did John."
Even so, the public impression of this financial
figure is one of a silent, retiring man, hardly more
than a shadow for his brother. This was heightened
by his reticence before a congressional investigating
committee. His death alone brings him back to
mind. v
No need to attempt to gloss over the process by
which his and other fortunes were piled up. If there
is any moral to be found, let it be the closing words
of Miss Tarbell's "History of the Standard Oil Com
pany:" "As for the ethical side, there is no cure
but in an increasing scorn of unfair play an in
creasing sense that a thing won by the breaking
of the rules of the game is not worth the winning.
When the business man who fights to secure special
privileges, to crowd his competitor off the track by
other than fair competitive methods, receives the
same disdainful ostracism by his fellows that a
lawyer or doctor who is "unprofessional," the ath
lete who abuses the rules, receives, we shall have
gone a long way toward making commerce a fit pur
suit for our young men." '
THE VAMPIRE OF THE FIELDS.
Nebraska has declared war on the barberry. v.
On the first of next month, twenty-eight' men
from the University of Nebraska, trained in botany,
will go forth in united attack on the little bush to
which is attributed a deadly grain, rust.
Thirty thousand dollars has been allotted to Ne
braska for the war to the death on this damaging
shrub, and these trained botanists will make a farm-to-farm
canvass as a part of the eradication cam
paign. The barberry bush is an innocent looking little
shrub which grows without nurturing and spreads
without incentive. When in full foliage, it is beauti
ful, but like the notorious vampire of the human
race, it carries ruin in its train.
The barberry is a European shrub with racemes
of yellow flowers and elongated bright red berries.
Time was when it was growing wild in America, it
was looked upon as a thing of great beauty, even
mentioned in Longfellow's masterpiece, "Hiawatha r
Where the tangled barberry bushes.
Hang their tufts of crimson berries.
More recently it sometimes has been cultivated
for ornamental hedges. Its oblong and acid berries
hare been much used for preserves and pickles, but
modern botanUt have discovered that the aeceo
form of deadly wheat runt develop on this cam
barberry bush.
"Every barberry buah is a iieurce of stem rust
infection and nhoulj be eradicated," la the battle cry
of the phalanx of twenty-eight university cruaadera
who take the field in Nebraska July 1.
WISDOM GETS AN INNING.
Tublic men from at leant five foreign countries
will come to America next month, not on any diplo
matic miwion, but for an exchange of information
and opinion with a group of 300 American public-
iU, diplomats, army and navy officers, college presi
dent and professors. This is the second annual
meeting of the Institute of Politics held at Williams
college. Bernard M. Iinruch is again proving the
funds to meet its expenses.
It is not too much to refer to this as a congress
of thinkers. Yet since no vote is to be taken, it is
more like a school, with men already illustrious in
public life as its students.
The problems of Central America, Russia, China,
Japan, Canada, and all the different parts of Europe
will be threshed out in lectures and in round table
discussion. The rehabilitation of Europe, the prob
lem of the interallied debts, of international newi
and communications and of international law will be
discussed by men who are experts in their field.
The scholarly and philosophical approach to these
subjects should be of vast utility. Political leaders,
attempting to adjust tangled world affairs on a basis
of expediency, have made little headway. To the
extent that the Institute of Politics succeeds in
reaching and informing public opinion it will make
possible the application of the rule of reason to af
fairs that now areonly muddled..
, GOOD ROADS NOT A MODERN FAD.
Road building is not a modern art. In fact, good
roads were one of the secrets of the strength' of
ancient nations. Traces of old Roman highways are
to be found in England today. Herodotus tells of
an Egyptian king who employed 100,000 men for
10 years in building a road across the sands for the
transportation of pyramid materials. It was built
of massive stone blocks, and today part of such an
ancient pike may be seen in Egypt.
Splendid roads radiated out of ancient Babylon;
they are said to have been paved with brick. Nebu
chadnezzar used asphalt as a filler for these brick
pavements. Both the Romans and Egyptians used
a mineral cement. The Incas, who established a
magnificent system' of roads in Peru and Ecuador,
used asphalt. ' " ,
The needs of transportation have, changed,
especially since the advent of the automobile, but
the materials are much the same. If anything,
modern man has placed more reliance in dirt roads
than did his predecessors.
One reads that construction of federal aid high
ways in 1921 was more than 12,000 miles, a total
equal to the program of the four preceding years,
and is inclined to marvel at the progress toward
more efficiency and economy in travel. But when
one considers that as early as 44 B. C. the Romans
were laying brick thoroughfares in Britain, some
how the edge of pride is dulled.
EARNINGS OF COLLEGE GRADUATES.
Ten years after graduation from Princeton uni
versity, members of the 1912 class, according to a
questionnaire, have an average income of $6,750 a
year. The largest income reported was $50,000, by
a manufacturer, and the lowest was a teacher's,
$3,525.
The New York World draws from this excellent
financial showing the conclusion that a Princeton
education is a direct route to competence, remark
ing also, "This is well above the average income re
ported for income taxation and represents a superior
earning capacity in college men 32 years of age."
For all that, the thought will not down that for
the most part these graduates had considerable capi
tal or other backing when they left school. A mone
tary test can not b,e applied fairly to college educa
tion. If more of them had gone into teaching or
preaching instead of business or clipping coupons
they might have been just as useful to the world,
worked just as hard and received a sight less pe
cuniary return.
SETTLE COAL STRIKE NOW
Nebraska Editors Respond to Questionnaire on Problem of
.Nation $ Fuel Suppl)Somc Advocate Using Troops,
Others Arbitration or Public Ownership.
The Bee's
LETTER BOX
York News-Times,
When Individual eutee arm un
able to eoie with the coal miner'
strike, the general government
should coma t the aaalatance of lh
elate force. Ttta atrik la national
In acone and n believe Ilia aovrrn
mem alinuld taka etapa right now to
prevent bloudahad and get the coil-
troveray ndjuafrd an the digging of
cuiii for fall and winter use may i
renumed.
('olumhu Telegram.
I'Mitur Howard: I believe the
government ahould act Inula inly to
inovlda the country a aupply of coal,
Una pound of rllow Nebraska corn
will buy but little more than it
pound f dirty oft coal. Thl
morning all Nehraaka coal bins are
empty and winter not fur away. The
alluntlon la an aerluua that tht) gov
ernment would he warranted In tak
ing Immediate pnaneaalnn of all con I
mines, putting alt Id I mlnera to
uork at living wanes. Uu'rllln war
fare nt coal mlnea muat t-eaae. Kvery
conl operator who him employed
profenNlonnl gunmen and klllara to
timirp the functions jot aherlffa, con-
rtitldea and policemen ahould bo
started toward the penitentiary be
fore breakfast.
orfolk TrcM.
Marie Weckea: Nationalization of
the coal mines inunt be the eventual
uriHwor to the deadly conflict that
ferns to te inevitable netween
Htiirvlng minora and greedy owners.
If eventually, why not now? True.
the operators are entitled to a fair
return'upon the capital actually In
vested, compensation for legitimate
financial rink and a fair profit. The
miners, on the other hand, are en
titled to a living wage, proper liv
ing condition and reasonable pro
tection from dangers In their occu-
DRtinn. We. the canHumer. are en
titled to sufficient coal, mined and
delivered at the loweut cost con
sistent with the rights of thoae who
mine and deliver It.
There should be a commission ap
pointed, charged with the duty of
securing the necessary information
to bring about a standardization of
the mines as to productive capacity.
The closing down of mines jthat fall
below the standard, the standardiza
tion of the cost of living for mine
workers and proper living conditions
for them, the standardization of
overhead costs of producing and de
livering coal to the consumer with
a fair percentage of profit upon that
cost price and for legislation that
will make possible a seasonal grad
ing of freight rates that will do
away with irregular production,
avoid car shortages and make for a
more regular employment.
WATER ON THE LAND.
The energetic way in which the project for
supplemental irrigation is being pushed by citizens
of Phelps, Kearney and Adams counties begins to
show results. The joint resolution introduced by
Senator Norris and Representative Andrews can
hardly be rejected. The Department of the Interior
could fulfill the resolution's request for an examina
tion of the feasibility of the plan within a short time.
A reserve of moisture such as this project seeks
would be vastly beneficial to- a large district south
of the Platte. So long as there is water in the river
it should be used to insure against any approach of
drouth conditions. This is something the' whole state
is interested in, and supporting.
A town has been found where no one will run
for office and which is without a mayor, constable or
any other official. But it isn't in Nebraska it's Mon
roe Falls, O. In the Buckeye state, you know, nothing
less than the presidency has much attraction.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon is going to find
himself very popular if he stands firm against the
efforts of politicians to disrupt his force by handing
out jobs to a lot of men who can't make a living in
civilian life.
Gen. H. M. Lord Jias been appointed director of
the budget to succeed General Dawes. No doubt the
new official is a very good one, but it is a pity that
men like Dawes can't ba kept long in the public
service.
The invention of the airplane was no doubt a
great achievement, but it is responsible for the addi
tion of $6,337,000 to the navy appropriation bill
for the construction of aircraft.
AH that Yapping is about over. Prince Hirohito
has jotted his John Henry to the Yap treaty. Now
all it needs is a good Yankee .signature at Washington.
Texas college' professors are said to have asked
for a law regulating kissing. Surely something
might be left to file taste of the persons concerned.
Now Joseph Walker has come out for senator on
a dry and progressive platform in Massachusetts,
but he will have some difficulty dislodging Lodge.
Sweden is to vote August 27 on prohibition. How
ever, the limit of alcoholic content is considerably
higher than that of Mr. Volstead, 2.25 per cent.
Not much is heard of the Maine and Minnesota
elections, where the regular republican candidates
were victorious in the primary elections.
Central City Republican.
Robert Rice: I am not an advo
cate of government ownership or
even government operation under
normal conditions, but believe In
this emergency the government
should operate the coal mines for
protection of the public. LlnKea
with this, legislation should be en
acted fixing the price, blocking a
bold attempt to rob the consumer.
Tckamah -Jlcralcl.
.T. R. Sutherland: We believe
that' Individuals should develop and
operate all public utilities wnere it
Is practical. It may be necessary
in some instances for the govern
ment to take charge to protect the
riehts of the public. "No organiza
tions of working men or capitalists
Should be permitted to block the
wheels of commerce to tne detri
ment of the people.
Wilbur Democrat
This'.is a government of the peo-
nle. bv the people and for tne
people, therefore it should control
strikes ana otner proDiems unaer
nniirv ThA nnwer of state arbitra
tion is a great arm of Justice and
should hn used In this ereat strife.
Capital and labor should be brought
together and share in proportion an
gams ana pronts.
Scottsbluff News.
When strikes become massacres
if ti fnf tho irnvernment to act.
Neither miners nor operators could k
refuse an invitation Dy tne presiueni
to a conference and from that con
ference could come an agreement to
vfara nnt nnop.nt. settlement
of differences by arbitration.
Lindsay Post.
H. J. Whitacre: Eventually the
fi-overnment must act to effect a set
tlement of the coal strike. Early
action would prevent much material
ana human loss, ranapa xne oesi
that may be hoped for the present
is merely a compromise of differ
ences, but constantly recurring
friction between miners and opera
tors will undoubtedly force govern
ment control or operation of mines
in time.
Greeley Citizen.
The government should take a
hand in the coal strike in view of
the past difficulties between the op
erators and miners. It seems that
the only way to safeguard the In
terests of the public is through gov
ernment ownership.
Pender Republic.
E. Xj. Barker: I believe that un
less an -early agreement is reached
between the mine owners and min
ers. It would be prudent for the gov
ernment to nlaoR the mines under
government control until satisfactory
terms for operation can . De agreea
upon.
.
Albion News.
Qlenn Cramer: The coal strike
has gone far enough and the con
tinued refusal of the immediate
parties to the strike to arbitrate jus
tifies the government in taking ac
tion without delay. When a strike
reaches the point where it affects
adversely the public Interest, the
government should move to locate
the responsible, parties and Institute
criminal proceedings. If th present
laws are not sufficient to protect the
public against the strike evil, the
congress should get busy In that di
rection. The Kansas industrial
court is a big step In the right di
rection. Osceola Record.
Robert G. Douglas: I believe it
to be the privilege and duty ot the
government to protect the public
against results of strikes, walkouts
and closed shops, very especially re
garding coal production. As a last
resort only, the government should
not hesitate to use the military arm
of government to Insure that protection.
Hartington Herald.
P. D. Stone; Yes. we believe the
government should act in the coal
strike and act Immediately and vig
orously. When men are shot down
in cold blood, as is reported that
they were at the mines, it is surely
time for the government to step In.
Violence, lawlessness and murder
cannot be tolerated under the guise
of labor troubles.
Went Point Rrpnblican.
As long as no peaceful settlement
can b made between the operators
and tliB mlnera, an long will the
public be made th gmtt and In the
end nay the lulls for thn entire auur
ret. If the 0 pern tort cannot run th
milieu iiml kern the nunnln from
freealng to death, then It la time
mat tne government intervene. The
yovemnuMit ahould not take over the
mlnea unietiy Mlitolut. ly forced t.
However, trea nrat thing to b done
la to restore reaped for law unit or
der on the part of the miners, a
rexpeet fur unler. and on tho part of
tne uperutnre a reaped for the law.
For both, a big doae .f Amerlcanlam
will go n long ways toward curing
tneir ilia.
Tin- Wymorean.
J. M. liurnliam: The government
should take posaeanloit of every coal
mine In the I'nlted Htntea, paying
nperutora on a valuation nxed by ex
pi-ria. ray the miners a fair wage
hnaed on living coat a and operate
the -mlnea at a aimill margin of
profit. The coal ahould be supplied
to every claaa of consumer at as
near actual cost aa potwible.
Kearney Hob.
M. A. Hrown: The government
should adopt auch temporary meas
ures aa are possible to end ttie coal
strike. Congress should adopt such
measures aa win nrm tne govern
ment with tl authority. The gov
ernment must maintain lta suprem
acy in all matters prejudicial to nub
lie interest and especially to stamp
out civil war and restore Individual
sovereignty of the working man In
tne unions or out of them.
Rlalr Pilot. s
. Don C. VandeuHcn: The people
are the sufferers wjien mine owner
and miners dleugree and refuse to
mine the coal, an absolute necessity
In our present state of civilization
If We are supine and helpless wb
deserve to be despoiled and robbed,
surely mine owner or miner carftt
not. It is the duty of the elected
ofliclals of the governent to protect
we, the people, for we have put the
reins In their hands.
Fillmore Chronicle.
Lou W. Frazler: Plainly it Is
high time decisive steps were taken
to end the coal strike, and govern
ment Intervention should be em
ployed unless the situation clears up
quickly. Tho wholesale murder of
nonunion miners at Herrin, III., the
past week Is a blot ffn civilization
and calls for prompt and drastic ac
tion regardless of whom or what
suffers as a result. Coal operators,
miners, Jobbers and retailers should
all be put on the fire and made to
view the situation from the stand
point of the public. Anarchists and
assassins must not be allowed to
run .amuck. A few machine guns
ready for action would probably get
better temporary results than a gov
ernmental Investigation.
SPICKS OP LIFE.
Neighbor Jim Your son Just
threw a stone at me. ' v
Neighbor Joe Did he hit you?
Neighbor Jim No.
Neighbor Joe Well, then he
wasn't my boy. Mugwump.
"What sort of a looking chap la
Gussy?"
"Well, if you ever see two men In
a corner, and one looks bored to
death, the other one is Gussy?"
London Opinion.
Wlfie John, dear, mother was so
pleased with all those nice things
you said about her in your letter.
You see, she opened it by mistake.
Hubby Yes, I thought she would.
Baltimore American.
TUnnoa went into ! restaurant the
other day a nd asked: "Do you serve
lobsters here?"
The innocent waiter answered:
"Certainly: take a seat. What'll
you have?" Pathfinder.
Matty The thief took my watch,
my purse, my pocketbook In short.
everything.
Charlie But I thought you car
ried a loaded revolver.
Matty I do but he didn't find
that. Couenhagen Klods Hans.
Hot W'oriU on Ireland.
Omuh.i. Juno J. To tha editor
of Tha Ht: The murder of Field
Marshal mr Henry Wllaon la lo all
Intent a foul, unpardonable crime
and and to think It wa lirounht
about in the way It caina. Hut thla
fart alunda beft re the civilised
world, that If he la not In hell there
la no hell! Aa hla foul, murdVrlng
condui t In a highly Chrlatlan civil
ised nation like Ireland was all lin
en II rd for, eapeelally at a period
when our buys were Juat returning
home from the world war, That
wa fought on the broad prlnclplea
that small nutiona ahould have the
right to govern themselves.
And It In ulna aud to think that
the king of KngUnd nt thla very
period, under the Influence of auch
men ua t'uraon, Wllwin and Crulg,
open that houae of parliament In
I lmer whleh waa never put there
for the benefit of the people, but as
a next of foul treachery to aid In
dividing the people and tho country,
Ask tl !x same king "Mow long would
Knglund atand for two houses of
parliament?"
Lincoln preserved the power. In-
nuenee ami strength of our nation
by preserving our union. Ho it
ahould be, let Ireland be one coun
try, one government, by one people.
abaoiiitely, and let that be Its own.
While It Is painful and sad to read
these young men performed such
unlawful and criminal acts. Yet
they express the very embodiment
of self-sncrlfielng of their life and
all not for themselves or their fu
tore welfare, but to resent the
wrong that was criminally Imposed
by such cruel Knglliih domlnancy
with military and barbaric treat
ment on their country and their
neighbor. It was simply their life
for their country and Its Just rights.
W. J. M'CRANN.
Speaking of Spirits.
Omaha. June 23. To the Editor
of The Bee: If true spiritualism doe
not do what Christ teaches, then I
would like to know which church or
religion does. Mr. Templln is sadly
mistaken If he thinks Raymond,
by Sir Oliver Lodge, is the bible of
any splritunlist. But I will try and
convince him by either the Dun.il or
the King James translation, which
he will find nearly alike.
This is from the James translation
Now, If you turn to First Corinthians
12 you will find out all about spirit
ual gifts and then you don't need to
ask where does the benefit come in.
But I suppose, if there are evil
spirits, as you sny, there ought also
to be a few good ,mes. .
If Christ was nBt a medium, or tt
spiritualist, I wish you would tell
me what He is or was at that time.
First John 4:1-3: (1) Beloved, be
lieve jot every spirit, but try the
spirits whether they are of God; be
cause many false prophets are gone
out into the world. (2) Hereby know
ye the spirit of God: Every spirit
that confesseth that Jesus Const is
come In the flesh Is of God. (3)
And every spirit that confesseth not
that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh
is not of God. And this is that spirit
of anti-Christ whereof ye have
heard that it should come, and even
now already is it In the world.
James 2:26: The body without
the spirit is dead.
Hebrews 1:14: Ministering spirits.
reads aa follows: Are not all min
istering spirits sent forth to minister
for them who shall be heirs of sal
vation? '
These references are taken from
the "spiritualists' bible,'! the King
James translation.
W. E. ZVELLERN.
More About Spiritualism.
Burwell, Neb., June 21. To the
Editor of The Bee: I am much in
terested In an article in The Bee
(June 20) on "A Spiritualist Speaks."
and I wish to congratulate you for
the remark you made "Common
sense is not yet ready to accept
spiritualism."
I am enclosing some Bible tracts
on this subject that will help you in
your reply to his statements:
Spiritism is a subject of proph
ecy," says tins writer. "The Bible
says: 'Now the Spirit expressly de
clares that in later times some will
fall away from the faith, giving
heed to deceiving spirits and the
teachings of demons; through the
hypocrisy of men who teach falsely.
And we are advised that if we 'warn
the brethren of these dangers,' we
shall 'be good and faithful servants
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IT'S MADE WITH MILK
LET THE-QUAKER
BE YOUR BAKER
NOTICE!
Temporary Change of Route
Effective Monday, June 26, 1922, it will
be necessary to re-route the HANSCOM
PARK, NORTH 24TH and FLORENCE
LINES as follows: '
Southbound cars leave 16th Street at
Webster, then east to 15th, south to Howard,
west to 16th, thence regular route.
- Northbound cars leave 16th-NStreet at
Howard, east to 15th, north to Webster, west
to 16th, thence regular route.
This temporary change in route is made
necessary by reason of the paving operations
on 16th Street.
Omaha & Council Bluffs
Street Railway Company
of Jeaua Cbtit. 1 Tuiyiliy 4: I, I.
6, Weymouih'a traiialaiuiiia,"
You have the whole Hlbl on your
sida ant my beat wlahrs.
MKH. V, HAAS.
MUlal.r Will llait n.
Omaha, June 21 To the Rdltnr
of The Ilea; Quit few persona
are trltlclalng the pardoning puwera
ot state official. There la no ilniilu
I hut occuvlonally a pardoned person
would have been better off to have
been allowed to remain undar prlwin
discipline. On of your rorreapond
enta makea the following statement:
"I think that thoae who worked to
get him out through perverted avm
pathy should apologize to all tint
ltrown haa Injure aince, for ha is
the NnUlied proitract of their aym
pathy."
While mletakea have been made In
granting panlona, still there are
many that have been pardoned who
have made Rood and hecuma lnw
abldlng citizen", much the better off
for their experience.
The question la. ahall we deprive
the many the privilege of becoming
upright citizen because of the few
who betray public leniency? J. C,
Then ami Now.
Omaha, June 23 To the Kdltor
of The Bee: (June are the day
When doctora railed at women for
wearing tight corsets und high heels.
Now corsetleres anHcnihle from all
ever the world to devise ways and
means of putting thn dear things
buck Into staya; and men stand on
the street corners betting whether
they're cotton or silk.
When men wore button shoes,
and used mustache cups, nndv wo
men woro petticoats and side combs.
When a fellow took his best girl
riding in a buggy, and he waa shown
the family album when he culled on
her.
When dinner was prepared on a
kitchen range. Now It's a gas or
electric stove, or carried In from
tho corner rotlsserle.
And the world moves on, Just the
came!
It's interesting to note some of the
oueer changes that have taken place
in recent years.'
Cigarcls woro. taboo. Now they
are a fad.
It used to be unpopular to go to
Jail. Now, If they like being in debt,
everybody is doing it.
Women used to dress to be In
style. Now If they do they are not.
Children went to school to learn
how to read and write. Now it's to
be experts in sports.
Bovs used to dreAm of belnsr nreaf
dent oil the United States. Now it's
to be director of a picture show.
Politicians; when elected to office,
used to be inaugurated or installed.
Now 'they are entrenched.
The hand that hold Aladdin's lamp
used to symbolize the common peo
ple. Now It's the picture of a goat.
Surely the world doth move.
HENRY FUNKLEY.
Christian Science at an Orphanage.
Omaha. June 24. To the Editor
of The Bee: A telegraph Item in
The Bee announces the resignation
of "the entire medicaj staff" of the
Hutton settlement, an orphanage
near Spokane, Wash., because
Christian Science treatment was be
ing given there.
The "medjeal staff" of the Hut
ton settlement consists of whomso
ever may be called there by those
In charge of that institution. The
founder of the institution provided
that children placed there should
have whatever healing treatment
the child or its relatives or guard
ians might choose, and that, re
ligiously, the orphanage should be
strictly nonsectarian.
At he time the above report was
circulated the orphanage was car
ing for 75 children, of whom but
two were interested In Christian
Science, and these two had never
been ill there. When Christian
Science treatment had been given
ror tnose aeslrlng it the work was
done Independently of what medical
physicians were doing for those se
lecting that form of treatment.
Christian Scientists were not inter
fering with the medical practition
ers. Mr. Hutton has announced
that other medical physicians will be
caned in lieu of those who decline
to serve.
-In observing the principle ot
PIANO
U TUNED AND
REPAIRED
-All Work Guaranteed
A. HOSPE CO.
1513 Douglas. Tal. Doxif. 5S8S.
llieiliciil freedom I'liriatlan rVirnilate
icalouxly irtr.m (nun ohtruitinir
Iheir Iraafiiienl aniuiig inoae nu
chnua other mathoda No rational
otijectloit can be made to the nre.
uc of I'hiiKiliin Hcleiica mind beat
ing among llume wild il'i"'rn (. Aa
Cittlimllct h.i ntly a.ill, "fur If ihia
rommel or tin Mik be of men, II
will come to luiiiiht: but If It b of
find. y nitiiiiil overthrow l." Acta
6:3, J.
I-KSTKIt II M'CiiUN.
ChrUtian rM.-me Committee on
rulillcallon for Nebraska. v
la tlin XtMiaer an IMiiontor?
Onmha. Jum IV--To the Kditor
of Thrt lire: I' hu been culd lll.it
utiWNpnprra pnHii-li Unl wht l'
ptililla demuiula. I do not entirely
nnrc with th.it i.'iiieinent for tha
principal itaaoii ib it ih iirwapupera
may flrl have edii ni.-d ilie publld
to look for und oVniUHil ih i I.imh of
reading that l pruned iiowii 1 ivr.
I'eraonally, having been connected
one way or another with in wpiper
work for tinny tenia, an. I luivlnaT
acquired any real education thai I
may pimacsa from the claaa of read
ing matter printed In the old-time
nrwapuper, 1 have. In the punt felt
that my experience with newspaper
work line been of more value to me as
an educational fenture than anvlhlng
along that line I could have mined
from the public achool syatein.
The point 1 wlnh to bring out, how
,vni In that ihn neuanuner of to
Ldity Is a Imndlcep tu education In-
Hteiul or a Help, tiium waa wiumi cer
tain newspapers were read In tha
cluaa rooms of our school, but now,
with all the slang, grammatical tare
leanness, recklcra contraction of
worila, bad punctuation, etc., It would
be tho lielKhth of folly to offset the
efforts of a tea hlng force by bring
ing the modern newspaper Into the
cI.'ikh room.
Hut whut-after the Ntndent leaves
the clu." room, picks up l ho home
newspaper for perimiil? It surely
would b an exceptionally bright
Htudent who would not In time ul
sor'i and reflect what he reads in
the paper, flir.illy accumulating a
mixture of what he learns In school
and what he learns from the papers
until It la no wonder It Is so hard to
understand ono another, unless all
follow the same line of "education."
Thrt newspaper sh mid be a valu
able aid to the school system, ami
when parents begin to realize that
they will not be hasty to patronise a
paper that prints its reading mutter
in a earless language that has a tend-'
ency to undo much that Is acquired
in the school room.
The newspaper ran as readily edu
cate the public to mund an error
less publicatl' ii s It has to educate
the public to "uciunnd" nn ungram
matical. slangy and carelessly com
posed one.
If it Is worth printing at all, it
ought to be worth printing correctly.
- I. J. C
Venial.
First Georgian I hear you-all
lynched the wrong man the other
day.
Second Georgian Yeah, but it
didn't matter. He didn't know what
the lynchln' was for, anyway. Life.
So live that the traffic officer
won't have to buwl you out. De
troit Journal. '
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