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A Disappointed Angel. uChristian” Revenge. Hari-Kari for One. If We Had 12 Fingers. By ARTHUR BRISBANE V Another week gone. If an angel had come down last Monday to ob serve and report progress, he would fly back home and say “no prog ress to report.” In New York City great crowds are shown spirit “photographs” of dead soldiers fraudulently made, of course, and they sob in super stitious excitement. Excitement changes its shape, but maintains its hold on the world. Luckily it no longer burns thousands at the stake. -- Crimes of all kinds and new kinds are reported from cities and villages everywhere. Clergymen complain of vanishing morality, especially among the very young; drugs, a thousand times worse than alcohol, daily increase their hold on weak minds and create a problem infinitely more difficult than the old whisky problem. A most pleasant English gentle man, Lord Robert Cecil, is going up and down the land, telling this nation what it should do in regard to European matters. And it is quite plain that many Americans, including important men at Washington, are in doubt as to this country’s being a real nation on its own account, or a • part of the British empire, par tially separated, but needing di rection from London. The important Russian newspa per Izvestia asks: “Why worry what the rest of the world thinks?” Referring to the execu tion of the Roman Catholic vicar general, Monsignor Butchkavitch. K adds “sovietism itself is a suf ficient creed for us. and there is no need to bend our knee to Ameri can, British or French capitalists, who are only trying to reap mil lions by exploiting what belongs to the Russian people.” Sovietism will learn what “cap italism” has learned, here and there, that “what the rest of the World thinks” is not safely ignored. Meanwhile, religious enthusiasts are mobbing and persecuting Polish Jews in Moscow, guilty of no crime except that their religion is different from that of their per secutors. So here you see earnest “Christians” indignant at soviet religious intolerance imitating ex actly the things they denounce. Call them “Christians” or “bol sheviki,” they are wild beasts be low the skin. - Here is very ancient superstition still of another kind hanging on. When the Mikado’s brother-in-law was killed in a motor accident, it was said Japanese etiquet would demand the death by hari-kari (ripping the stomach open with a knife) by some high official. Japan’s representative at Washing ton indignantly denies it. _ The hari-kari of a high official is de rigueur only when the Mikado dies. When the late Mikado died the famous General Nogi, hero of Port Arthur, killed himself, his wife dying with him. We smile in our super-American way at such childish “beliefs,” and read in the next column that the $2 bill, considered unlucky, will be omitted entirely in the new cur rency designed. Our decimal system is defective, as mathematicians tell you, 10 having only divisors, 2 and 5. And we condemn the convenient $2 bill because it is unlucky. We get our decimal system, as you know, from our 10 fingers, and naturally, started counting on that basis. Hackel tells you we got the 10 fingers from our qncestry, the five-toed salamander of the car boniferous era. Had that creature had six toes we should have 12 fingers to reckon by and the duo decimal system, with four divisors, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Also .we should have six strings to the violin, greater skill in piano playing, etc. Too late to mourn over that. There is some sunshine in the news, however. Our human one tenth of 1 per cent of intelligence keeps working away, while the rest kills and robs and cheats, or thinks not at all. The first lighthouse for a.nhips has been tested and found suc cessful by our government. When we’re all dead, tens of thousands of such lighthouses will point up toward the sky, showing landing places and giving directions to our descendants. At Dayton a helicopter able to fly straight up in the air, some thing no bird ever could do, is working toward success. Short flights have been made. Going up straight and coming down straight, like an elevator, will be necessary that our grand children may go straight up from the roof of office building or fac tory, and come straight down IB minutes later, in the front yard on the mountainside 200 miles away. The republicans wonder who will run with Mr. Harding in place of Mr. Coolidge, for vice president. It is generally under stood that Mr. Coolidge is to be thrown to the ravenous wolves, for reasons of state. Those state rea sons consist of Henry Ford, and the fact that he has a name known to the people. The republicans feel that^ they tieed a name and ask “what s the matter with Theodore Roosevelt II?" Answer! “Nothing the matter, Jf you are looking for a name.” Choosing young Mr. Roosevelt for his running mate would prove Mr. Harding is free from super stition, at least, considering how ♦he original “T. R." became presi dent. Friends of young Mr. Roosevelt »ay he does not want the vice pres idency now; he wants to he elected Governor of New York. Sr>W Inquiry Made in Delay of Senate onO.K. of Smith Banning's Motion for Consid eration of Appointee to Tax Job Withdrawn— To Act This Week. Mpnci.l Illapatch to The Omaha Bre. Lincoln, Neb., April 9—Confirma tion of the appointment of former State Auditor W. H. .Smith to be tax commissioner of Nebraska was raised in the state senate this afternoon when Senator W. B. Banning ask ed for information as to why action was being delayed. Banning said he was perfectly willing that the senate committee included Hastings, chairman. Reed •and Purcell, take plenty of time for investigation but he thought the mat ter should not be delayed until the close of the session. Banning's motion for immediate consideration of the oppolntment was withdrawn on a assurance from Senator Saunders that action would come this week. Smith is slated to succeed tax commissioner W. H. Os borne. Same Pay As Governor. S. . 325 providing that the lieu tenat governor shall receive the same pay as governor when the latter is out of the state passed the upper branch this afternoon. The vote was 24 to 7. The bill is the outgrowth of the filing of a claim by Lieutenant Governor Barrows for over $1,800 for time put in as gov ernor while Governor McKelvie was out of the state. H. R. 275 relating to the disposi tion of material In the old capitol was amened in the senate this afternoon to provide that the salvage may be used In the completion of the old State Historical Society building, the foundation for which has already heen completed, or for soldiers’ memorials. The original bill provid ed the material should ho used for a new building at the state peniten tiary. Spud Bill Debate Warm The senate mixed In a warm de late over H. It. 198, the potato in spection law. An amendment mak ing inspection compulsory was adopt ed 11 to 9. Another amendment re duced the Inspection fee from $4 to *3 per car. In this form the bill passed the senate. Other bills passed included: S. F. 238-provides penalties for defrauding counties on coyote and wild cat bounties. S. F. 128-provldes city officials with more leeway in publication of legul notices. Code Plan Defeat Would Mean Changes, Says Bryan Lincoln, April 9.—Governor Bryan said today that defeat of his 44 meas ures reorganizing the state govern ment meant big changes in the gen eral appropriation bills. The governor said that the finance committee In preparing the appro priation bill had taken his set of figures, in which no allowances In the way of funds had been made for a number of activities. If the code is retained, the governor said, it will he necessary to use ex-Governor Mc Kelvio's budget estimates and make approprlationa conform to it. The governor did not Indicate what his position would be In the event the legislature failed to follow this 1 course. Picture Outfit in Church. Sprrlil Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Pawnee City, Neb.. April 9—Offi cials of the First Presbyterian I ' hurch here have Installed a stereop- j ticon outfit and a platform which elevates the rays of light above the heads of the congregation. Regular illustrated sermons will be given by the local and visiting pastors. Start to Church^ Jailed for Passing Street Car Obliging Cop Takes Girl Home to Get Bond Money for Her Escort. Miss Etta Jiackstrom, 914 South Twenty-fifth street, started to church Sunday night with a friend, James Leahy, clerk in Union Pacific offices at Council Bluffs, but their path led to jail. Leahy was arrested at Park avenue and Farnam street for passing a street car loading passengers; he didn't want to be late to prayers. When he was booked at Central po lice headquarters he had only a few cents! "Let him drive me home and I’ll get the money for bond,” Miss Back strom commanded. ‘‘Lady, your friend is in jail—he's through driving for a while," officers explained. “Dollars for bond, not a penny for street car fare,” Miss Backstorm said with the finality of a queen. "My kingdom for a cop who can drive a car.”. Chester Cleghorn. motorcycle of ficer who had led her escort to jail, responded to the appeal. Miss Back strom was soon back at the station, Etta Raclistrom. where she “put up" $10 for Leahy's appearance. “I always stick up for my friends," Miss Backstrom said, “even if I miss church and go to jail." Dawes Bitterly j Assails Klan Declares Major Parties Must Fight Ku Klux in Next Campaign. Chicago. April 9. — Chicago labor circles were stirred Sunday by an ad dress by Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes Saturday night. In which he linked labor unions and the Ku Klux Klan. The address was given at a banquet of Theta Chi fraternity at the Congress hotel. General Dawes declared the major political parties would have to take a stand in the coming presidential cam paign on their attitude toward “law less minority organizations that domi nate this country." “We demand a new bill of rights against labor organizations, the Ku Klux Klan and any other minority outfit that undertakes to prevent a man working peaceably at whatever vocation he may choose,” he said. “And the great political parties of this country have got to take sides on this Issue. The political demagogues who evade the question are letting the foundation stones of our constitu tional government be eaten away. We 1 are going to draw the Issue and smoke the politicians out on one side or the other.” General Dawes referred to Chicago's recent building trades labor war. "Hundreds of men were murdered in Chicago on the way to their daily work. We demand recognition of the Inalienable right of every individual citizen of this country to work peace fully at any vocation, without fear of violence to himself or family," he said. Mrs. Charles N. Robinson Dies at Her Home in Omaha Mrs. Charles X. Robinson, wife of the vice president of the Byrne-Ham- . mer Dry Goods company, died yes terday morning at their home In the Knickerbocker apartments. She was born In Lockport, X. Y„ in 1862, and lived in Omaha 23 years. She is sur-' vived by her husband; a son, George and a daughter, Mrs. James H. Brown of San Diego, Cal. Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson will be conducted at 10 Friday morn ing at the First Presbyterian church, j Rev. Kdwin Hart Jenks, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be In Forest Lawn cemetery. tA national Institution ~ Jmm Coast to Coasta l The Store of the Town ^ Boys’ 2 Pants Knickerbocker SUITS $13.50 Mothers who take care of the clothes and fathers who pay for them will appreciate the wonderful values we are offering in our $1.1.50 selection. These suits are made to our special order in our own factories and you have a right to expect and get something better. All Sizes Boyproof Hosiery When we say boyproof we mean the kind of stock ings that will stand the wear and tear of marbles and baseball. They are the active boy quality. Black, Brown and White 45c 3 pair for $1.25 fttouraing Kn9 & C°* Alway* Reliable 15th and Douglaa Harry H. Abbott, Mgr. Russian Easter Minus Violence Crowds in Street Deride Wor shipers But Avoid Open Conflict. By The Agftoetated Pres*. Moscow, April 9.—The Easter mes sage that the church bells of Moscow sent out yesterday morning was greet ed by no such echo of organized mock ery as saluted the Christmas chimes. The day passed quietly and there were no unusual antireligious demonstra tions. "Christ is risen, Christ is risen." came the chant from within the great church of Christ the Savior to the throng that waited outside. Immedi ately the refrain was taken up by a multitude of chimes throughout the city. Suddenly from a little group hud dled near the church came the lilting notes of the "International." "Down with the priests; down with religion,” shouted a man in the crowd. An angry murmur ran through the throng of worshipers. Some shrugged their shoulders. Others laughed. Hut there was no trouble. Hart Aanied Ex-Officio Member of Bank Fund Body Special DUpatrh to The Omaha lire. Lincoln, April 9.—The new bank ing law passed by the Nebraska legislature became effective Monday. J. E. Hart, secretary of the depart ment of trade and commerce is an ex officio member of the new guaranty fund commission and the governor is to appoint six others from tlie various banking associations. No drastic changes in the administration of the banking taws will be made until the new machinery is assembled and or ganized to carry out its provisions. Pioneer Bluffs Merchant Dies John B. Long. One of City's Best-Known Business Men. Succumbs. John R Long. 65, pioneer and one of the beet-known business men of Council Bluffs, died at 6:40 a. ni. yes terday at his horn0, 515 East Pierce. He had been in il! health caused by kidney complications for two years and his final sickness lasted about two weeks. Mr. Long was born in Ohio, and when lie was a boy of 11, came with his parents by boat to Keokuk, la., and from there by wogan to Knox ville, la., where they livecL for two years before moving to '-Council Bluffs. A few years later, Mr, Long be came a painter and worked for B. S. Terwilliger. In 1878 he went with his employer to Colorado during the gold excitement. Soon after their re turn to Council Bluffs, he bought out Mr. Terwilliger and from that time had conducted the large paint and wallpaper business at 31 South Main street. Headed Merchants. Any representative group of lead ing Council Bluffs business men In the last 40 years always included John B. Long. IIo was president of the Retail Merchants’ association for two terms and vice president of the Council Bluffs Chamber of Com merce for two terms. He was a char ter member of the Rotary club and a member of the Elks and the Coun try club. During the war he was a member of the flying squadron of workers His teammate in the Liberty bond and other drives was Julius Unger, formerly president of the Continental Furniture company, who died re cently. Mr. Long was the last of his genera tion. His father, mother, three broth ers and three slste.rs all. with one ex ception, died in Council Blutfs. He is survived by his wife, a daugh ter, Miss Hazel Long, teacher in the Abraham Linicoln school; two sons. John B. Long, Jr., of Omaha and Elmer R, Long of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren, a nephew, Harry G. Long, and three nieces, Mrs. Rena Bird, Mrs. Zella Sparks and Mrs. Ruth Berg. Arrangements are being made for the funeral, to be held Wednesday. County Srliool Debate. Special 1>1» patch to The Omaha Bee. Oshkosh, Neb., April 9—Winners of t'ue county declamatory contest held at the Garden County High school are; Oratorical, Cecil Sherfy, first; Barclay Rosier, second; declamatory, Henen Curtis, first and Doris Mong. second; humorous, Stanley Day, first and Opal Hires, second. The win ners of first place go to Gering Fri day, to attend the district contest. Move Stork Cars Now. Special Ofspatch to The Omaha Bea. Hay Spring*. Neb. Apr. 9—The stock car shortage at this point has been relieved. The stock shippers, aided by the Hay Springs Rural Im provement club, filed a petition with the state lailway commission asking relief In this matter, and all the stock cars needed. Bee Want Ads produce results. HOOVER It Beats... as it Sweeps as it Cleans ACT NOW! nON’T Sait/ Se e Vhe HOOVER It BEATS "out"" embedded GRIT i* SWEEPS 5< _4l 3 2 1 Two Minutes of Your Time and $3 Will Start You on a Lifetime of Labor Saving and Time Saving! Pick Up Your Phone And Call Us Now’ There Are Only • Five Days Left Of Our Special Hoover Sale Don’t let these five days slip by. Don't let ANOTHER DAY slip by without investi gating this most liberal offer. Phone for appointment in your home today. And if, after this Demonstration, you want to keep the Hoover You Pay Only $3 Down And tj A Month Soon ClearI Up the Balance Nebraska ® Power €. “Parlor Com m un ists'' Will Have Hard 7 ime to Cat Into Hussion Party By Aftaoeiatc'l I’rcap. Moscow, April 9—"Parlor com munists'’ will have a hard time get ting Into the Russian" communist party. Unless one is actually a horny-handed son of toll he will have lo serve a long probation before he will be admitted to full membership In the organisation, which holds in its hands the dictatorship of soviet Russia. The communist congress, which is to open in Moscow on April 5, is ex pected to strengthen the harriers, al ready strong, against entrance into the party of any but bona fide work ing men or peasants. M. Zinoveff, head of the Petrograd soviet, and one of the most active communist workers, in an article written with the assembling of the congress in view, says that the present economic policy of Russia, which permits the bourgeoisc a cer tain freedom, may be? dangerous to the communists themselves. New Coal Vein Found on Farm Near Aubum Special DUpatrh to The Omaha Bee. Pawnee City, Neb., April 9—An other vein of coal has been discovered in Southeastern Nebraska while geo logists think this one is too small to work profitably, they believe that 1 paying mines will be established here. The latest discovery Is near Au burn, on the Lashy farm, cast of town, A coal mine was established southeast of Pawnee City years ago and for many seasons coal was re tailed from it. There is still much of the fuel there. Big Draft on State Fuml for Bristow Bank Depositors Special Dippatch to The Omaha Bee. O'Neill, Neb. April 9—On applica tion of Lucien cook receiver of the Bristow, District Judge Dickson has authorized a draft of 269.235.35 on the state guaranty fund to pay deposi tors. Bee Want Ads produce results. Police Seeking Slayer of Rabbi Hotel Clerk to Go to Navy Yard in Effort to Identify Sailor Suspect. San Francisco. April 9.—Belville Tompkins, night clerk at the Gulfs hotel, where Ilabbl Alferd G. Lafec was so severely beaten he dird, will i go to Mare Island navy yard today in an attempt to Identify Clarence. Barton Hicks, sailor held there, on suspicion of being the slayer of me j young rabbi. Tompkins saw the sailor who regis tered as H. B. Hickman at the time he entered the hotel with the rabbi at 0 Tuesday night and also when he left abou* 4 the next morning. Stains found on Hicka’ uniform and shoes were also to be, submitted to , chemical analysis to determine whether they are bloodstains. Pretty Louise Hewitt, 19, Hicks’ sweetheart, is being held as a ma terial Witness. She told police Hicks visited her late Tuesday night and advised her "to watch the papers the next morning for a big story.” She is a ward of tho Juvenile court In : Los Angeles. Work on New Hospital in Kearney to Begin Next Month Special Pi-pat' h to The Omaha Bee. Kearney, Neb. April 9—Contracts have been let for the erection of the Good Samaritan hospital, represent- j ing an investment in excess of $200,000 when completed. The Ed Green Construction company of Hastings was awarded the general contract. Construction will be start-; ed by May 1. The building will be of brick, stone and steel construction through out. with retaining walls of sufficient weight to permit erection of two more stories at a later date. A separate home of brick and stone will | be built for the ^raucisan Sisters. | under whose management the insti- i tution will be conducted. Rebels Victorious. Buenos Aires, April 9.—A dispatch to I.a Nalcion from Asuncion, Paraguay, says ’ is reported that rebels near Union have . defeated the government troopa. Blackmail Suspect Jailed for Vagrancy Special DUpatch to The Omaha Bee. Grand Island, Neb. Aprif 9—W. G Wilson, arrested sometime ago, on a charge of vagrancy until mors evi dence could be secured, but alleged to have beep engaged in an attempt to blackmail Dr. Watson of this city was trbd today In county court and was found guilty and sentenced to 75 days in jail. The rase came to the attention of the public several weeks ago when Dr. Watson assaulted Police Judge Mullen, an attorney connected with the case, and who wrote out the formal complaints against Dr,. Wat son and one Itiesland, of WoodVfver charging both with being the father of a then unborn child of a young girl residing near Wood River. The attorney withdrew the cases, he declares, as soon as lie ascertained the facts. The birth has since then taken place and the county attorney has an affidavit from the unmar ried mother naming a third party as the father of the child. There is also said to be corroborative evidence fix ing the paternity upon this third party, whose name the county at torney does not disclose. It la re. garded as a complete clearance of Dr. Watson and of Mr. Rlesland. Youth “Gyped Out-’ of Girl Gets Two Years for Perjury Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Beatrice Neb.. April 9—Ted Ba^ sell of Adamaa pleaded guilty In the district court today to a charge of perjury and was sentenced to two years in the state reformatory by Judge Colby. Bassett recently ad mitted that he perjured himself by statlng that he had purchased liqucr of Ralph Horrum of Adams. He sa he did it because Horrum took h.* best girl away from him last sun mer at a picnic. He has just finished serving a 30 day term in jail on a liquor charge and was brought Ini" court after serving out his time and received his sentence. He waa work ing near South Omaha when arrested Sipe Held for Accident. R. C. 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