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Today Hiram Johnson Will Pray. Congress Meets. Whisky and Corpses. Expect Great Things ^ By ARTHUR BRISBANE ^ Wise Washington correspond ents tell you: “In President Coolidge’s message, the talk on foreign relations will end with an endorsement of the world court idea—a feeble endorsement, but an endorsement.” In the evening, after he has read that paragraph, in the message, Hiram Johnson will tack on a new paragraph to his now-I-lay-me, as follows: “And bless Calvin Coolidge, who has given me my issue, just as I hoped.” Your congress, 6Rth in the his tory of the United States, met Monday and discovered that poli tics this year is a tangled web, woven of many “blocs.” It will be hard even to organize the house for business. Standpat conservatism—pained by the farm bloc and other blocs, denounces them as unpatriotic. The only respectable bloc, accord ing to the old guard, is the original financial bloc, which once owned the senate. That bloc is quite re spectable. It contains the best elements, men that run railroads, looking at a ticker—men that never went to war, but hate the idea of a bonus—men that don’t know a shoat from a shogun, but can tell farmers all about farming, and how foolish it is to imagine that high freight rates injure farmers. Eighteen cases of whisky and two corpses are washed up on the New Jersey shore. Prohibition agents take charge of the whisky. Undertakers take charge of the bodies. In the pocket of one dead man was a watch still running. Many, before prohibition days, used to write of whisky’s terrible crime record, and it was a record. How little they thought that prohi bition would establish a bootleg ging crime record that would make the record of “legitimate” whisky seem childish. Judge Gary of the bigsteePeom pany is not a seventh son, but he can tell your fortune, if you are in business. Next year will be much better than this, go ahead, “well within your resources.” Buy what you need, you won’t get it cheaper. This is a growing country, and business grows much faster than the population. In 1900 the popu lation was 76,000,000. It has grown to 110,000,000 in 23 years, about 45 per cent. Not bad. But consider steel. In 1900 this country produced 10,000,000 tons in a year. Now it produces 40,000,000 tons, an increase of 300 per cent. If you sell this country “short” you’ll lose. And don’t listen to aoy talk about “a bad presidential year.” Prepare for good times. In the words of the distinguished optimist, Mr. Uppercut, “expect great things.” . Poor old Tutankhamen must undergo the last humiliation. Those that found his tomb will un wrap the bandages that cover his withered body, several thousand ieet of the most finely woven ma terial. Then he will be wrapped up again, and put back to sleep where sightseers may see him and reflect on life’s uncertainties. If that Pharaoh could come back, he would understand noth ing of modern life except the misery of the poorest Egyptians, that would seem natural and proper to him. Imagine your coffin opened and shroud removed 3,000 years hence on the planet M*rs, that’s about what is happen ing to poor old “Tut," his Ameri can name “for short.” The “three estates" of olden time, a trinity ruling all earth’s affairs, were royalty, nobility, clergy. 1 Journalism was recognized, in a condescending way, as the “fourth estate.” John Galsworthy, writing for the London Times, about fair play in international thought, says that the three estates now ruling man kind are science, finance and the press. Of the thrpe, science is incom parably greatest. Newspapers come next, finance third. News papers can overrule all the power of finance, if the newspapers happen to be in the right. News papers and finance combined can do nothing against science, except postpone its benefits. Lloyd George says England will gd for free trade by a million votes, and Lloyd George knows more nearly than anybody else what the English people will do. If: they have protection in Eng land, they have it carefully studied out for the bulk of the English people, not for the enrich ing of clever individuals able to piill legislative strings. The English really have achieved a certain degree of gov ernment by the people, for the people. We shall do it here some day. The village of Asouna, in Japan, haa a fire company made up en tirely of women. That is some thing new, but being organized to save life, rather than property, it does not surprise you. A woman, you may be sure, waa the first to «'nter a burning atnu> ture to carry out a child. A man very probably waa the first to run that risk to save prep ay The postal deficit is cut thirty millions. And if the postoffice charged the people one-quarter as mlich as a private corporation would charge postofflce profits would amount to hundreds of mil lions. Bear that in mind when you digcuss public ownership. Mrs. Catt Not Fond of New Woman’s Bill Proposed New Equal Rights Amendment Before Congress Doubtful of Passage, Leader Says. "I don't think the equal right* amendment to be presented to the new congress will be passed,” said Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, suffragist leader, who arrived In Omaha Tues day morning to give a lecture. Mrs. Catt spoke on "War or Peace, What Are We Going to Do About It?” in the ballroom of Hotel Fontenelle Tuesday evening. "Women are working up gradually In polities," said the political leader. "The League of Women Voters, of which I am a member, has found that It is more safe to work for political rights by states. The women are wiping out discrimination by state legislation right now. Woman's Party Alone. "The woman's party, the party, that Is presenting the equal rights amendment to congress, stands alona in Its views. Equality under the law might* take away women's privileges. The men might take advantage of the women under that amendment. "It seems only Just to say women should have equal rights with the men, hut the league has found that men in the biggest trades, In the rail roads. factories and shops, havs se cured industrial rights by strikes and by legislation. "The women will have to get their rights by legislation in states." In her travels across the United States, Mrs. Catt has found that many cities and towns are educating their citizens in politics. In the end. the new citizens will be better edu cated than before, said Mrs. Catt. When all the states legislate on bills sanctioned by the women there will be more talk of equality for the women, is the belief of Mrs. Catt. Naval Reserve Lease Upheld Operator Says Huge Loss Would Have Resulted From Failure to Develop, Washington, Dec. 4.—Failure to proceed with development of the na tional petroleum reserves would have cost the navy 226,000,000 barrels of oil through drainage and otherwise. Edward L. Doheny, veteran oil oper ator, yesterday told the senate pub lic lands committee. To Drill on Reserve. The Pan-American Petroleum com pany. of which he is head, already has $14,000,000 Invested under its lease of Reserve No. 1 In California, Mr. Doheny declared, and was planning an immediate issue of $10,500,000 in bonds to finance drilling there dur ing the next year and expected to ex pend up to $50,000,000 in a few years. Under questioning by Chairman Smoot, the witness said h# had con tributed $75,000 to the last demo cratic national campaign fund and $26,000 to the 1920 fund of the re publican party, although "a lifelong democrat.” He explained the latter contribution aa having been Impelled by hla dis approval Of a reference made by one of the candidates which seemed to reflect personally upon the other. The money was spent by his direction for the purchase of space In New York newspapers. In which was published a refutation of the allegation, Mr. Doheny said, the entire action being voluntary on his part. Nebraskan Lands Act. "You did this simply to show your disgust at the unfair method of at tack?” asked Senator Norris, repub lican, Nebraska. "Yes, sir,” responded Mr. Doheny. "Then I consider It a pity that there are not more like you In our public life,” continued the Nebraska senator. Former Secretary Albert B. Fall of the Interior depqrtment, who con ducted the leasing of the reserves, has never been In his employ. Mr. Doheny said in reply to question. He added that "there Is as good a Job for him as we gave the late Secretary Lane, If he will have It.” No Foreign Cardinals. Rome, Dec. 4.—A semi-official com munication from the Vatican today states that no foreign cardinals will be created at the coming consistory. The Children9* i| Christmas No matter what the rest of the family plana, if you give that youngster a Brownie camera, you've made a friend for life. You’ 11 find all the models here, of course, from the box type to the folding—and they all make good pictures easily—from the start Bronunio eanurat f2-00 nf Kodak and Grajltx camrrai of rvtry tty'.c and ifuipmtnl alnuaji in Motk Eastman Kodak Co. — fTfca Robert D—H* Cal f&SSSmi . HEAVY COKE Petroleum Carbon Tha Good Coka That Holda Fira Wall Smokela..—Sootla.a—A.hla.a Phona AT laatic 2700 Sunderland Bros.Co. Women of Fqscisti Honor War Dead in Rome Fair fascist! recruits at unknown soldier's tomb in Rome on the first anniversary of the formation of the fascist! movement in Italy. Best Hay in World Michigan Grown Canadian Wins Wheat Sweep stakes at Chicago Live stock Show. By AmcUtrd rrm. Chicago, Dec. 4,—A horse show arranged for tonight is to offer particular interest at the International Livestock Exposition being held here. Judges In the grain and hay show held In connection with the exhibi tion decided that the best hay In the world waa grown this year by Arthur Jewett, Jr., of Mason, Michigan. He took the grand championship prize with an exhibit of timothy. The re serve championship went to Charles H. Howltt of Randolph, Wis., with an exhibit of alfalfa. H. G. L. King of Fenn, Alberta, Canada, won the sweepstakes In the wheat exhibit with a showing of the Marquis variety. Clyde Norton of Columbus, Mont., took the reserve championship with the hard red winter variety. The soy bean sweep stakes was taken by Paul Butlln of Seymour, III. The University of California won the grand champion ship for wethers in the sheep judging contest, winning with a Southdown. The reserve grand championship went to the Iroquois farm of Cooperstown, N. T. The award for the best Shorthorn bull, 3 yeara old and over went to Maxwalton Monarch, owned by John Alexander and Sons of Aurora. Rol lle Boy, owned by H. P. Olson of Al toona, 111., wae declared the champion steer of the Aberdeen Angus class. Buster, nominated by James L. Lem on, New London. Mo., was Judged the champion fat Polled Shorthorrt. Dr. D. D. Van Vorhhia and son of Beecher, 111., carried off the award for grand champion Hereford steer at the show today with Dale Flsturber. The reserve championship went to W. Blayney of Denver, Colo., for Blay ney's Hero. Four class and reserve grand champions were awarded to Canada In the sheep division. H. W. Lee of Ontario was first with the fat Lin colns and took the reserve champion ship In the fat Cotswoids class. James Snell of Clinton, Ont., took the grand championship in the fat Ts^Ichesters and Robert McEwln of London, Ont., placed flrat In the fat Houthdowns. Iowa State University won the fat Oxfords prize and the fat Chester Whites, while the University of Min nesota won the fat Berkshires. Bumper, the University of Wiscon sin grade Hereford, won the ribbon In the junior yearling class of grade and croaa bred steers. In the group of serior calves, the University of Nebraska took first and second. Carl Rosenfeld of Kelley, la., won first In the grand steers. German Inquiry Plans Revised By Associated Press. Pari*, Dec. 4.—At a conference be tween Premier Poincare and Louis Barthou. president of the reparation commission, last night, a revised text deflnlpg the powers of the expert committee which Is to' Investigate Germany's resources and financial as sistance was agreed upon. This text is worded In such a way that repara tion circles hope will overcome the objections raised by Secretary of State Hughes to the pa’rtlclpatlon of the Unltetl States. M. Barthou planned to” submit this text to the reparation commission this afternoon and no doubt was expressed that it would be approved. In case the approval Is voted the French government probably will for ward an invitation to the United States to take part In the projected Investigation. James A. Logan, the American representative with the commission, will report the proceed ings for the Information of the State department. Should the United States government still feel that It could not take an official part In the work of these committees steps will he taken here to provide for unofficial Ameri can represenation on them. — Cotton Breaks 100 Points. New York., Dec. 4.—An excited opening of the cotton market today, with a break of 77 to 100 points on first sales, followed a smash In the Liverpool market overnight, after heavy continental hedge selling. De cember declined to 35.25c and Jan uary to 34.90c, representing $11 to $12 a bale loss from the recent high records. Your Credit U GOOD HERE! • GOOD CLOTHES Men, Women, Children. QUALITY DIAMONDS— Elgin Watches, 1847 end Corn, munity Silverware. Advance Styles In EVERY Dept j Sta Bis 8«om mean larger volume Iowa* j price, and ear* term*. Drsaa mil eMwal mtaein*tha monev. Open *o«> irree n Tomorrow, or writs lor Fra* Catalog. HUMSfiOMfS 807 0911 SOUTH IBS! ST This Beautiful\ T layer Piano Now Priced at only *370> Easy Terms —if you bring the coupon Our SALE PRICE on thia beautiful Player Piano ia 8395 —and NOW we offer you a further dis count of $25.00 CASH DISCOUNT in ADDITION to the low sale‘price, complete with bench and $10 worth of rolls of your own selection. 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Sioux City, Dec. 4.—What is be lieved to be the largest shipment on a single order ever sent out by a Sioux City packing plant left today when a trainload of heavy dressed hogs to be sent direct to Genoa, Italy, left over the Illinois Central railroad. There were 23 cars in the special train. The total meat tonnage of the ship ment Is 515.200 pounds. The meat was ordered by the Italian government. 100 Per Cent Dividend. Chicago, Dec. <.—Directors of the Chicago Yellow Cab company voted a stock dividend of 100 per cent payable to stockholders of record December 11. Ford to Renew Shoals Offer Coolidge in Accord on Project —Manufacturer Agrees to Make Ni trates. Washington, Dec. 4.—Henry Ford in conference with President Coo! Idge yeaterday, reached an agreement to renew negotiations to purchase the Muscle Shoals power project. He will guarantee to manufacture nitrates for fertiliser In peace and equip the plant so that It may ini mediately be transformed Into a war Industry to produce the same element for the manufacture of explosives. It was Indicated that the president and the manufacturer are so nearly In accord on the general proposal that the big plant may pass Into the hands of Mr. Ford within a few months. The one point remaining to be settled Is that of a steam plant, to be op erated two months In the year when the water power Is insufficient. The plant originally intended for this, known as the Gorgas plant, was sold to the Alabama Power company over the protest of Mr. Ford. Ford If said now to have agreed to accept a reduction In hie bid for the amount paid for the Gorgas plant. The plant was located 90 miles from the water power project, at a point convenient for the shipment of coal. Mr. Ford Is to decide whether It will be an economy to duplicate the Gorgas plant or pay the freight on coal to the water power site. After conferring with the president, the manufacturer went to the War de partment and conferred briefly with Secretary Weeks. He Is understood to have placed a specific offer before him. J. A. Edingcr Succumbs. West Point, Neb., Dec. 4.—Funeral services for J. A. Edlnger, pioneer citizen, who died Sunday, were held this afternoon. He is survived, be sides his widow, by a daughter, Myrtle. Burgess Bedtime Stories By THORNTON W. BURGESS. Honrat prlda la Rood to saa. As tionaat folk will all o«r»a —Old Mother Nature. Gopher Ir I’roud of His Home. When Gopher the Tortoise told Danny and Nanny Mtadow Mouse that that hole they had looked at go ing way, way down Into the ground was his home they were quite as much surprised as they had been when he had told them that he was not a Turtle, but a Tortoise. "It looks like a very fine home," said Danny. "It la." replied Gopher. "Yea, sub. It is. Ah'm proud of that home. Ah’ve been proud of It ever since Ah dug It." "Ever since what?" squeaked Danny. "Ever since Ah dug it," replied Go pher. Danny looked at Nanny, and Nanny looked at Danny. In the eyes of both was unbelief “Do you mean to say that you expect ua to believe that you dug that hole?" demanded Danny. “Ves. suh, Ah certainly do, auh. Ah'm not In the habit of telling things that are no ao. suh." It was clear that Gopher was somewhat offended. “But Turtles don't dig hole* way down In the ground like that," pro tested Danny. “Ah tol’ you. suh, that Ah am not a Turtle, but a Tortoise, and that makes all the difference in thp world," replied Gopher with a great deal of dignity. "Ah dug that home mahself, suh. and Ah'm proud of It.” "It is a fact," said a new voice “Why. bless my eyes, if this isn't Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse" Danny and Nanny looked up to find Mocker the Mockingbird looking down at them with such surprise in his eyes that they Just had to laugh. At the same time they were delighted. Mocker had spent several summers up in the Old Orchard and Danny and Nanny had become very well ac quainted with him. “It certainly is Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse, yet it can't be." said Mocker, talking to himself. "Oh. yes. It can be." squeaked Danny, "and it 1*" Then he told Mocker all about their wonderful ad ventures and how the great man-bird had brought them down to the Sunny South. "It is wonderful," confessed Mocker. "How do you like our beautiful Sunny South?" f "We don't know yet," replied Danny. "You see, we- haven’t had a chance to get acquainted with It. Mr. Gopher, here, is the only one we have met, and I suspect he has been mak ing fun of ua.” Danny looked at Go pher and then at Gopher's home. "Ah tol’ you, suh, that Ah am not a Turtle, but a Tortoise.” Mocker understood. His eyes twin kled. "Then you do my friend Go pher great wrong,” said he. "Ho wouldn't make fun of anybody. He really did dig that home. He Is a famous digger. Perhaps some day he will show you how he can dig.” Danny turned to Gopher. "I beg your pardon for not believing you," said he. "You have reason to be proud of that home. If I had dug It I should have been proud of It. I hope you will pardon us for doubt ing your word. You see, so many strange things have happened to us that we really don't know what to believe and what not to believe.” “It is quite all right, suh." replied Gopher politely. “Ah can understand your feelings. 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