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6 THE BEE; OMAHA, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 192 1 . TheOmaha Bee DAILY (MORNING) EVENING SUNDAY TH1 III rDBL18HIMO COMPANY, NELSON B. UFD1KC. PublUh.r. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tae aaaoclata tnu, et vkirb n la k I Mitn, H t atojlralj aotlUaS le Ik on for cuhltattloa ol all nawa ditntcbai ndlMd ta It or a4 ,iMnW CMIU4 In taia ppr, and alao taa laoal aawa wallaba txnio. U rlaoia at aublKttioa at ow apaolal 4:(P4rhM an tin tMnrf. BEE TELEPHONES FrltaU Rrawh Buhanaa. Am lot Tvlow 1 (W1 Ul IXpLTUEUil or Faiaoa Wiaud. J'cr WW Far Nifkt Oil A ftor to P. M.i Kdttortal DMitrtmul Trior lOWt Cirrutatloa motrUMnl Tylr Will AdrorUolB Dtaanouoi Tjlar lOWl orricEs of the bee Kilo Offlra! iru onil rroom II toou it I touts lid. Phillip Vtpi. Ston Out-f-Towa OBIcmi IM Ptfta Am I Waabiaitte 1311 0 SI Oouoall Bl&JJl Ka TeHl fMoaaa ItHor Bite I Farla. Fraaca, aZSBuaSt Bonore 5TAe Bee's Platform X. Nw Union Passenger Station. X. Continued improvemeit of the Ne braska Highways, including tka para meat f Main Thoroughfares leading into Omaha with a Brick Surface. 3. A short, low-rate Watarway from tka Cora Bait to tko Atlantic Ocean. 4. Homa Rula Chat-tar for Omaha, with City Manager form- of Goraramaat. Dealing With the Revenue Problem. Member, of the house ways and meant com mittee affect to be surprised at he president's suggestion that a considerable sum of revenue must be raised by taxation. These had tried to make themselves believe they would be able to reduce the levy by a billion and a half, and yet produce sufficient to carry on the affairs of the government. Hope in this regard was fed by the thought that two and one-half billions of out standing Treasury certificates could be converted into long-time bonds and thus the settlement day be postponed. Mr. Harding appears to be In clined to the policy of Secretary Houston, who opposed any further increase of the funded debt, solely to effect a reduction in tax collections. This, however, is not definitely settled. The president's recommendation that the most substantial relief from the tax burden must come for the present from the readjust- ment of internal taxes, and the revision and repeal of those taxes which have become tin productive and. are so artificial and burden ; some as to defeat their own purpose, may refer to any one of several features of the existing law, but undoubtedly includes the so called "soda water" taxes, a petty makeshift by which tlje hokeypokey and lollipops of the chil dren were made to pay tribute to an exchequer that might better have looked to another source. Relief that is to come through lessened ex penditures is the mote certain to be felt. Tariff imposts and miscellaneous revenue are uncertain quantities for the present, and can not be safely relied upon, no matter how careful and con servative estimates ot their productivity may be made. Excess profits are no longer to be de pended upon for a considerable amount of rev enue, because the balance sheet will probably show that not many institutions are earning in excess of the 9 per cent allowed. Repeal of this provision, therefore, is not likely to be expensive to the government, while some modified form of sales tax may well be substituted for it and the luxury taxes. The matter of surtax is far more important, and will nfpt be so easily solved. ''- It it desirable as well as necessary that the burden of taxation be distributed as nearly equal over all income as possible, that each citiz?n may share in defraying the cost of government. Some of the present imposts have resulted in the tax being multiplied many times before it is passed along to the consumer, who finally pays it. Such injustices should not be tolerated any longer. They grew out of the hasty attempt to raise, arge sums of money in an emergency. Conditions that now prevail will permit some de liberation in the framing of a revenue bill, and a republican congress is responsible for that job. Wisdom displayed in its execution wi.ll meet pub lic approval later. Harding and the Highways. One portion of President Harding's message to congress that will repay the closest study is that dealing with the question of transportation. His analysis of the situation is keen and his sug gested remedies are practical. Application of them will entail readjustment -of certain condi tions which have grown out of the war and which are not yet hard and. fast in their nature. Rates arc too high, and as these reflect operat ing costs, which in turn include wages of both capitat and labor, it follows that any relief must come because of reductions which those who are most closely concerned in are reluctant about making. Another feature of the transportation problem includes the use of public highways, and on this the president advises congress specifically, urg ing that all future appropriations by the federal government for aid in road building be condi tioned on the obligation of maintenance. This is to minimize waste and preserve the invest ment. The Bee long ago took a similar position, and its advocacy of high grade roads for Ne braska has rested firmly on this position. A comprehensive program for construction is bilt the first step; equally effective arrangements for keeping the roads in serviceable condition must go along with the building, else in the end the effort is futile. Many millions of dollars have been squan dered in Nebraska under the old-fashioned plan of road and bridge building. This is past his tory, and the highways of the state are rapidly assuming an aspect of permanence, and some day w will be able to point to as fine a system of well built roads as any commonwealth in the world. No better investment can be made. The president's recommendations to congress meet an objection that has well been laid against cer tain of trTe states, where the desire seems to have been to lay alt the cost onto the federal govern ment. Such a shift should not be tolerated. Preparing the Way for Building. Statement by a building operator of Omaha that he has had more inquiries concerning home construction this spring than in many seasons perhaps presages activity comparable to that now seen hi New York City, where permits for home building in a little over a month number 3,584, an increase of 76 per cent over the same period a year ago. The sudden spurt is coin cident with the putting into effect of the state home building laws, including the tax exemp tion en new houses. '' Further encouragement of a nation-wide as sault on the housing shortage comes from Wash ington, Secretary of Labor Davis has. approved a meeting of manufacturers of building material, contractors and workmen for May 1 to discuss the elimination of waste and improvement of building conditions. Secretary of Commerce Hoover at the same time has announced the or ganization of a committee to work out a stand ardization of building materials and a unified building code for the whole country. Conflicts in building codes of different localities, he ex plained, cause losses of from 19 to 20 per cent in construction which could be prevented by adop tion of a uniform code, and he hopes to bring The dear old London Times maintains its sense of equilibrium though alt the world go to pot, and is conducting a vehement campaign against the. evils if pigeon shooting at Monte Carlo. What the world needs is more editors who never take their eyes off big issues such as this. Keep the Issue Straight. As is customary when a faction undertakes to put over a doubtful or undesirable program, an effort is being made to befog the minds of the Omaha voters by injecting irrelevant discus sion into the campaign now on. This form of tactics is as old as politics. It rests on deception and thrives on duplicity. Under the commission form of government as applied to Omaha, partisan politics has no place. Candidates are expected to present them selves on their personal merits, and voters are given a chance to decide between them, making selections according to their estimate of the fit ness of the men for the places on the commission. After election the commissioners make assign ments of the several departments of the city government, thus completing the nonpartisan), cycle, under which the qualifications of the man for the job are the determining, factor, and not his political affiliations, his personal ambitions, or his connection with any factitious group of citi zens who aspire to control., Unfortunately, this excellent plan is capable of being marred by the ambition of individuals to set forward their own desires. Such attempts are being made in Omaha now, and deserve to be rebuked. The Bee has presented as worthy of support six men who have been tried and not found want ing. It believes that these men deserve to be re-elected, and so recommends them to the com munity. Not because they or any one of them is identified in any way with one or the other of the contending factions, nor especially because he is not, but for the reason that each fairly merits the confidence Implied by a vote for his re-election. Messrs.' Ure, Zimman, Ringer, Towl, Fal coner and Butler are serving the city acceptably, and should therefore be endorsed on election day. Changes in the Program. Our two old friends, supply and demand, are expected to cut down the supply of cotton this year. To go on producing cotton when the world has more now than it needs is not a sensible thing to do, and we find financial publications praising the proclamation of Governor Russell of Mississippi urging a reduction in acreage, part of which follows: The aid of every man, woman and child in the south is needed to save the south from too much cotton. There will be a reduction an acreage, but how much, that is the question. It ought not to be less than 50 per cent, as compared with the last year. Unless there js an adequate cut we are doomed to disaster. The entire body politic may be disrupted. Reliable statistics show that the new cotton year at August i; 1921, will start with a supply of not less than 9,000,000 bales, or almost an entire crop in itself. This is an appeal to the good sense of the people of Mississippi not to. contribute to the bankruptcy of the south by increasing the over supply of cotton. - In cutting down cotton planting, the south ern farmers are not loafing on the job, but are replacing their staple crop with food products. A more diversified farming is arising in the south. Dairying is in favor, and peanuts, sweet pota toes and other vegetables are being resorted to. In Mississippi and other parts of the sputh, can neries are putting up these yams, and experi ments give reason to believe that the high sugar content of the sweet potato will give, through a refining process, both sugar and syrup. This is the spirit in which the unfavorable conditions that beset agriculture will have to be met iri all parts of the country. If one product fails to give a profit, another will be tried. De pendence on a single crop of any kind is unwise and even disastrous in the event of unfavorable weather or poor markets, and diversification is the order of the day. Plight of Our Ambassadors. Since the announcement of the nomination ol Colonel .George Harvey to be ambassador of the United States to the Court of St. James, a dis cussion of some interest has arisen. Can he af ford to accept the honor? No queston is made of his ability, his qualification in all but one re-, gard are conceded. The open question is, Can he pay what the place costs its incumbent? John W. Davis of Virginia, who has just re linquished the post after two and a half years, comes home with his private fortune of $150,000 practically wiped out. He has paid more than 150.000 a vear for the privilege of filling the I important post. This money has not been spent altogether on vain ana empty snow, mosi oi has gone for necessary expenses, such as' house rent, office rent, telephone rent, and all the many items that must be provided for, and for which no appropriation is made. Other repre sentatives of the United States in foreign cap itals find themselves equally forced to expend their private means in service of the country. Ben Franklin no longer can don his coon skin cap and stride off afoot to keep an ap pointment, with King Louis. The ambassador of the United States is compelled to maintain a state commensurate ' with the dignity and im portance of his country, and he can not do it on the sum of $17,500 a year the office pays. The last, congress took steps to provide a roof for our foreign embassies, by making a limited ap propriation to purchase official residences, but more than shelter is needed. The situation has long been a scandal, and some change should be made, t the end that a comparatively poor man of ability may be now and then enabled to give his country the bene fit of his talents, which is now impossible. The Chic&goan who drowned himself in a lake rather than face a fine for buying a keg of beer might have found a more happy end by throwing himself into the barrel and seeing how much of it he could swallow. Caesar thrice refused the crown, and here is Carl of Austria who can't get himself asked once, but is willing to offer.three or any number of times to take it. Einstein After 18 Months New Aspects of His Theory Of Relativity Brought Out (From the London Times.) . Scientific men have now had nearly 18 months of acute discussion of Einstein's theory. It has much to its credit. It has accounted for the ob served fact that the orbits of planets are not quite what they ought to be on the Newtonian theory. It was able to predict a minute but very remarkable alteration in the apparent position rf stars visible only during a total eclipse of the sun. It has been able to fit gravitation into the general scheme instead of leaving it as an iso lated "fact." It has made the hypothesis of the aether un necessary. It has explained away a baffling para dox. If aether exists, this world is passing through it at a velocity which must have a measurable relation to the velocity of light. There ought, therefore, to be an appreciable dif ference in the times taken for a light signal to reach ns when we are moving towards its source, and when the movement is in the oppo site direction or across its path. But no such differences have been detected. The Einstein theory explains much ,and reduces reality to the single assumption that there can be no greater velocity than that of ljght, and to a very difficult geometry. Those who are not advanced mathemati cians must reconcile themselves to inability to understand Einstein's formulae. The older geom etry of Euclid was based only, on the three di mensions, length, breadth and depth, so that for? mulae, however elaborate, could be plotted out in the form of models; the furthest recesses of the universe appeared to be only magnified ar rangements of what we could measure with scales and compasses. Einstein uses a geometry of four dimensions, and human experience does not con tain the materials out .of which the imagination can build a picture in more than three. More over, one of these four dimensions is time, and the conception that space in three dimensions has no absolute reality but varies with time so that there can be an indefinitely different number of things, according to the indefinitely different "times" coexisting in the universe, seems more like the dream of a poet than the fact of the phy sical world. In the second place, thi formulae themselves require the use of the very abstract mathematicial conceptions known as "gaussian functions," as much more difficult than logari thms, as the latter are more difficult than sim ple figures. These details of method we must be content to leave to experts, confident that if holes can be picked in them, the task will be cheerfully performed by the other experts. So far, it has stood the test, and is admitted to com ply with mathematicial logic, and as is well known, critical deductions from it have been confirmed by observation. But its more remarkable and surprising as pect is easier to follow. The Newtonian scheme of the universe assumed the existence- of abso lute space, independent of the aggregations of matter stars or molecules in it. Science and philosophy could not tolerate the idea of action at a distance, and the space was accordingly filled with aether. But absolute space has dis appeared from the Einstein universe. In such a space the familiar conceptions of Euclid might hold good. But space is the only relation be tween pieces Of matter; not only has it lost any reason for its existence, but it is negatived by the new theory. There is no infinite in the uni verse. Einstein admits the truth of this inference, but unlike some of his most ardent followers, is shocked by it, and hopes for a way out. New ton also assumed the existence of an absolute, evenly flowing time, independent of the systems by which it might be measured. An absolute past, present and future existed, although no con ceivable clock in the universe might tell the cor rect "time" and although the present to one observer might be the past or the future of other observers. Einstein's theory also negatives the existence of absolute time. Time -has become simply one of the Variables in his equation. Eter nity has become again a closed system, the old serpent with its tail in its mouth. ' We have to face the enormous succesj of, this new theory with all its implications. Without doubt it presents a coherent scheme of the cos mos, combining more scattered observations into order and resting on fewer assumptions than any former scheme. We have to face also the joy of a modern school of metaphysicians who believe that Einstein has regilded a somewhat tarnished idol. For here is the universe resolved into a ma thematicial conception, the form of thought most pure from any contamnation with experimental science. The old absolutes, infinite space and eter nal mind, refused to fit into a subjective mind. But now they can be dispensed with, are indeed unnecessary, and the cosmos becomes merely a set of relations which can be comprehended in a formula. Physical science has capitulated to metaphysics. The word is certainly with the metaphysicians. But perhaps not so completely and finally as they seem to think. There remains one assumption, the assumption .that the velocity of light is an absolute. And thus there still sur vives in the theory a little bit of reality which is not subjective. As often before in the his tory of science, this uncomprehended factor of external reality may break through the network thrown by thought over the cosmos. How to Keep Well Br OR. W. A. EVANS Quaatlona concerning hytlena, aanitation and provontton of diaaaaa, aubmitted to Or. Evana by raadara of Tha Boo, will bo anaworod poraonally. aubjret to proaor limitation,' whtro a stamped addroaaad anvolopo ia opcloaed. Dr Evana ' will not msJto dlag noaia or proacrlba ior individual diaeaaea. Addrcaa letters in care of Tha Bee. Copyright, 1921, by Sr. W. A. Evana A Regrettable Misstep Sincere friends of organized labor in the United States cannot but regret its identification with the request for a general amnesty of the so called "political prisoners," resulting from the audience recently held with President Harding at which certain representatives of labor urged such a policy upon him. The proposal behind which those leaders there took their stand is for a blanket pardon to those disloyalists (to use a mild term), who, when the United States faced with the world the most critical hours in his tory, did their best to betray us to the enemies of civilization. The nation as a whole today has small inclination toward any such program; its impatience with the proposal is enhanced by the assurance that most of those concerned exhibit neither remorse nor regret for the seditious ac tivities for which they were sentenced. Special cases deserving of leniency may exist, but there can be but one answer to the preposterous de mand that all men convicted in war time of an odious offense against their fellows should, when the war is over, be casually reprieved from the too mild sentences incurred for their transgres sions, t What could prompt labor to associate itself with such a demand may never be clearly un derstood. .Every factor upon which a forecast could have been predicted as to the attitude of the unions toward such a proposal would have presaged and indignant antipathy. Many of those upon the delegation to the White House sought during the war with fine patriotism, unflagging energy and large success to injure its triumphant prosecution. The men they now intercede for then sought defeat for all for which they sought victory. And today the condition is unchanged. The radical elements opposed to all loyal prin ciples then are the elements today arrayed against the sound, moderate and patriotic principles with which, in the main, the organized labor of the nation has been successfully led. So it is that the country as a whole i9 bewildered as to the basis of the position in which these leaders have placed themselves and their followers. Yet, in clined to seek the friendly interpretation, it will choose to regard a step which would seem to ally American lanor with disloyal extremists, as an unfortunate blunder rather than in a more serious aspect. Washington Star. Versatile Paderewiki. For a musician Pedcrewski is a pretty good statesman,, and for a statesman he is a mighty fine musician. Great as he is as a pianist, his fame would be secure if he had never opened a piano. Paderewski furnishes the outstanding proof that a genius for art does not necessarily inherit a genius for practical things. We would not be sur prised if he is also a pretty good ranchman. San Francisco Chronicle, FOR CORSET WEARERS. The Life Extension Institute is often, asked the questions: "Are corsets harmful? "If they are, what can be done?" The institute called a conference of corset manufacturers and fitters to discuss both question. Since women have taken to smoking it is said men are planning: to retaliate by wearing corsets. Therefore the question is an acute one. Probably the Life Extension Insti tute has in mind following the plan of the Y. W. C. A. for the improv- ment of the shoe situation. The lat ter organization, first having held a series of conferences on the shoe question participated in by their own health experts, called a meeting of the shoo manufacturers. The result of all these meetings was the laying down of a set of specifications for shoes. A number ot manufacturers agreed to make shoes filling the specifications and to revelop distri bution of them. The Y. "VV. C. A. got out a booklet on shoes, in which the names of manufacturers are Riven, also tho brands of shoes meeting the specl flcationa and lists of wholesale and retail shoe dealers carrying the ap proved shoes. , I am sure the shot situation Is im proving. Last week 1 sat on a stajre on which 25 schoolgirls 12 to 15 years of age were taking part in a musical program. Only four of the lot had on fool killer heels. The remainder of the group will not be ashamed to let their husbands see their bare fert some eight years from now, that is. provided they stick to the style of shoes they are wearing. , As further evidence that conditions are improving, a fair number of shoo stores now have X-ray machines, and they fit shoes by the fluoroscope almost as much as by the feet. The people who advocate corsets say wearing this garment is an in centive to good posture. They call attention to the sloppy appearance of some corsetless women and their general tendency to slouch. The opponents of the corset claim that its use weakens the muscles of the ab domen and back muscles that axe of great Importance in the welfare of upright animals. At least some patterns squeeze the liver, stomach, and pancreas into a sort of bologna sausage arrangement and push the kidneys and pelvic organs out of position. Both sides agree that a. woman who has borne a lot of children and who has never done any manual labor needs the support given to the abdominal muscles by a corset. The Life Extension institute says 70 per cent of the women examined were Wearing Incorrect corsets. The institute proposes that the corset manufacturers and dealers enter into some sort of an agreement similar to the one on shoes. If this is done the health people will' try to interest the people In hygienic corsets, in the individual fitting of corsets, and finally In ab dominal and back exercises to de velop weak muscles. - - today I weigh 25 pounds more than I did a year ago. and, to say the least, I feel much better In every way. Of late I have been drinking two glasses of vitalait simply because I enjoy it. Will I get as much bene fit from it as I have derived from the milk and in it a blood builder? Thank you. Ileplj. If vitalait is some sort of a high falutln' milk keep it np at least until you bust off a few buttons. Heartburn nnd Pregnancy. Trained Nurse writes: "A patient who suffered much from heartburn during her first pregnancy was ad vised by her physician to chew, gum, preferably, if obialnable, tho unadul terated spruce. The relief was great. The gum chewing took place usually after meals or ns needed otherwise. Sometimes ejection of saliva for ten minutes while chewing was helpful. This patient followed this practice during half a dozen following preg nancies with much success." You Haven't Got T. B. J. A. M. writes: "I am 20 years of age and have been troubled with a cough for about two years. Some times I do not cough for days, and then when the weather is damp and bad I have a phlegmy cough and noises in my chest. I have no pain, have a good appetite, and sleep well. I never have fever, neither do I sweat at night. 1. Do you think I have T. B. in any form? I am' 5 feet 1 inch and weigh 110 pounds. Am I underweight? I have not lost any weight since I am coughing; in fact, I have gained 10 pounds In the last two years. 2. Would going to busi ness and working indoors injure my health? Reply. 1 and 2. No. Here's a New One. X. Y. Z. writes: "I am a constant reader of your column and have profited a great deal by your advice. Last summer I started in drinking a quart of aweet milk each day and Adventure in Hypnclmndrln. - C. E. T. writes: "Do chiropvactic treatments cure nervousness? I urn extremely nervous, but at the present am at a health resort. The chiro practic treatments have been recom mended.". Reply. Nervousness is not an organic dis ease. It is a state of mind. Unfor tunately the term is a sort of basket into which any and everything is liable to be thrown. Therefore recommending a treatment for a ner vousness' is like betting on a horse race a game of chance. May Drink too Much. J. C. K. writes: "I have for some time been passing excessive quanti ty nf iirlriA: about 14 Dints during the 24 hours. Sp. gravity about 1.nn. Ko suear or albumen is present. I drink much water. Is this condition serious ana, u so, wnai measures should be taken .to correct it?" REPLY. If tho symptom ia due to exces sive drinking of water you should "return to normalcy." No use try ing to drink up all the water since there are at least five oceans, not to mention a multitude of smaller bodies of water. If you have dia betes insipidus and drink this ex cessive amount of water because you are thirsty you ahould-see a physician. , Many such cases are treated successfully, some with pitu itary body. See Local Doctor. H. F. writes: "When I was 7 years old I contracted ivy poison, which I continued to have every spring until I was 14 years old. I have not had it since I was 14, but it broke out this spring, and I am 18 years oldv. Although I have had it seven times I would like to ask your advice as to what it can be that re turns after four years." REPLY. ThArA 1st nrt Iw nniMninff In vnnr system in February. Have a physician leu you me iiuiure ol your eruption. Hero Are Two Remedies. II. H. S. writes: . "Our 28-months-old son sucks his finger oc cassionally during the day and habitually at night. We have not been able to break him of this habit. We fear that an injury to hia teeth may result." REPLY. ' . ; There are metal mils for"' such children, eonie parents wrap the finger in cloth saturated with qui Common Sense By J. J. MUNDY. Poker and You. That little game of draw in which you sit once in a while is losing you quite a bit of money every year, is it not? Did you ever stop to think how much it lost you last year? Is the entertainment you get out of the game worth what it. costs you? N As a married man, there are sev eral things you need and many thinps your amily needs and much that is required to make your home more comfortable, but you feel that you cannot afford them, yet you go on playing poker. You might have bougjit a number of big things with . what you lost in poker la?t year, to say nothing of how many little things. Of course, you think it a pretty good bunch of fellows, just the sort you like, I. . rc you not rather fool ish to put your own amusement up against the necessities of your home and family? And isn't it a fact when you make a winning that you spend it in some foolish way, instead of figur ing on it to pay when you lose? You have found poker a great come-on game, haven t you.' The more you lose the more anx ious you are to play again, in hope of getting 'ack.what you lost. When you win you feel it is a strea.: of good luck, and so you con tinue. Copyright, 10X1. International Fature Service, Inc. Jewel, Flower, Color Symbols for Today Not Likely to Harm You. M. E. S. writes: "1. Please tell me if a floating kidney should causa any anxiety? I am 61 years old and obliged to do fairly heavy work. "2. Would yeast cakes used daily help?" REPLY. 1. "No. If you did not know you have a floating kidney you would be better off. 2. No. ox Notes of Appreciation. Omaha, April 11. To the Editor of The Bee: Representing the Drama League of Omaha, we wish to thank you for your many courtesies extended to us during the past year. The success of our meetings has been largely due to the space you have so kindly allowed us and the friend ly co-operation of Mrs. Mason, and her staff of women. Most sincerely, LAURA. B. SEYFERT, President of Drama League. 4 BLANCHE BLADRIQE. Chairman of Publicity. Omaha, April 10. To the Editor of The Bee: TUe board of dierctors of the Omaha Society of Fine Arts wishes to thank you for your interest In its work of the past year, and for the generous space given in your paper to its various- lectures and: ex hibits. Your co-operation with the alms of the society is very much ap preciated. NANNIE F. RICHARDSON. Secreatry. Need for Mothers' Pension. . Omaha, April 12. To the Editor of The Bee: In looking over , the woman's page I see that a new club is being organized, named the Omaha Cat Club, and at this time when there are so many important questions that so vitally concern our sex. it surely grieves the hearts of women and especially mothers who have given every spare minute that they have from the care of their own family to these problems in an en deavor to correct them. Women have now come into their new citf zenshlp and deserve no sympathy unless they prepare themselves te solve some of these problems. During our present legislature, many of out women have worked untirinly to get better conditions for women and children but with little success. We believe that child con servation is of equal importance with that of land, forest, cattle 'and hogs and when all of our women back these child-welfare bills with as much loyalty as they support their card and cat clubs, we will have a mother pension that will be a credit to our etate. I wish every woman who is indif ferent to her civic duty would visit somo of the homes that are so sadly In need of a mothers pension that would keep the little family together. They'll realize that two back roomi crudely furnished possess more sa cred beauty to those poor children than the grandest furnished room of the rich. Here is the shrine of the home spirit. Clean pictures and furniture may not be beautiful to you. perhaps but they represent something that Immaculate walls and beds, that institutional homes cannot give. There Is a fundamental basis of citizenship that mother influence gives. Tne mother knows how to appiaoch the child in order to di rect their ethical development. Some people may smile at ethical develop ment and its relation to an ignorant mother. Possibly as far as college and club standards go but the mother standard Is tmnieasureably higher. The ignorance of these mothers is economic. They have had no chance between over-work and over-worry that our college mothers havarbeen spared. There are so many mouths to be feq, so many little bodiea to be covered and under all this eco nomic pressure, the overflowing love of these mothers is wonderful. There Is no circumstance in the world could justify the separation of these moth ers and their darlings and it is a beastly discredit to woman to give such precious time to cat clubs when children and helpless mothers are suffering. MRS. CHAS. BAUER. Offer to Home Builders. Omaha. April 11; To the Editor of The Bee: She controversy be tween the building trades and the Builders Exchange seems to have settled down 'to an endurance con test, the men having offered to ac cept a 10 per cent reduction in wages, and the Builders Exchange having decreed that they shall take 20 per cent cut, with a penalty that other wise there shall be no building this year in Omaha. - The action of the Exchange seems to have been the result of the materi al men and architects, who hold membership In the exchange, who forced the action on the employing contractors. Be that as it may, the action means that the building pro gram is again indefinitely postponed, while the contractors, material men and architects attempt to compel the workers to take the whole loss in reduction of building costs. Dimen sion and rough lumber is now selling' for around $50 per 1,000 as against J 20 before the war. Other material at least -as high, and much of it higher.? Why not asA the material men to take part of trie loss? So far no contractor has Indicated that he will forego his usual pront. Why not ask the contractor to take a 20 per cent cut in his profit? The architects have always taken a fat slice of tho cost of building in the shape of fees for drawing plans and superintending the work. Will they agree to take 20 per cent less for thqjr services? Any owner in Omaha who wishes to build this year can escape the exactions of the contractors and architects and build at much less cost by employing his mechanics di rect. There are plenty of mechan ics capable of handling work, and some of them are entirely capable of preparing plnns and specifica tions. On all ordinary work the owner can employ his help direct, save contractor's profits, architect's fees, and have the satisfaction of having helped along in the sorely needed building program. A Bee want nd will get the me chanics. WILLIAM B. DALY. Citizens of Oakland Buy Park for Use of Public Oakland, Neb., April 13. (Spe-;-ial.) At a mass meeting citizens 61 Oakland and vicinity raised by popu lar subscription $5,000 toward pay ing for a tract of SO acres of natural woodland along Logan creek to be used for park purposes. One hun dred men volunteered to clear a part of the tract and performed the work in one day. Arbor day has been set aside for another cleanup day. T'he day will be declared a holiday, busi ness places will be closed, and town people as well as countrjr people have been invited to another clean up day in the park. Kearney City Commission ' Is Inducted Into Office Kearney, Neb., April 13. (Spc-j cial.) The new city commissioners, following a canvass of the last Tuesday vote, were inducted into of fice and immediately buckled down to the serious business of handling Kearney's municipal affairs. D. Wort was elected mayor of the commis sion. He announced that all appoint ments contemplated would be with held until a later date. Howard L. Stephens and Frank L. Grauimer ar-J the other two members of the commission. By MILDRED MARSHALL. The fiiamond, symbolic of reconcil iation between those who have quar reled, is today's talisniauic stone Especially for those who suffer be cause of a misunderstanding or un just accusation, is it a lucky stone. Worn today, it should straighten out all difficulties for the wearer, and en able him to see a clear path ahead. The opal is today's natal stone, and for those who wear it for tliii reason it is freed from the supersti tion that it is a bringer of bad luck For them it attracts wealth and suc cess in artistic lines, and the ability to make friends. Brown is today's color, and is sym bolic of constancy and perseverance Today's flower is the pink carna tion, which is said to bring domestic happiness to the households in which it is used as a decoration. Catholics Organize Council at McCook McCook, Neb., April 13. (Spc cial.) At a meeting of Catholic lay men of this section of Nebraska here the National Council of Cath olic Men, McCook district, va? organized with the following district officers: Ed. Lambe. Beaver City, president: John W. Murphy, Benkel man, vice president; E. J. Brady, McCook, secretary-treasurer. The McCook district includes all of the section of southwest Ne braska west of Kearney and Fnmk liito counties in the Lincoln diocese. The obj'ect of the organization is to oppose legislation detrimental to country and church; to care for im migrants; protect the purity of the marriage vow and relation; to pro mote country and church. The organization includes all socit.ties of the church and those not members of any societies. McCook will be district headquarters. .1 I1CW LUIldl'MLHC (.(gelid IIU1UCI can be enclosed in a case worn on a watch chain. i a - -V .a- -A .ir i NEW STOCK SHEET MUSIC 1513 Douglas Street. The Art and Music Store. II 1 CDDiwrc For All Cars and Trucks X INSTALLED ' While You Wait Truck & Tractor t Corporation 1310 Jackson St. lrouahout the world,. Wherever pianos are tnowrv and discussed W unbiased judges, fne is unanimously cred ited with qualities oPtone and dura bilitr never teioro approached. ffijfhesl priced Highest praised TERMS IF DESIRED 1513 Douglas Street The Art and Music Store W Af- -aj w , wwjS. Clearance Sale aaOfsa Wardrobe Trunks To make room for incoming stock we are plac ing on sale our entire stock of odds and ends in Wardrobe .Trunks.' This special inducement does not include the famous Hartmann Ward robe, but are thoroughly reliable Trunks, or we would not handle them. A durable, reliable, fiber-covered, cloth-lined Warfirnho TnmV with 4 roomy drawers, a Trunk you will like immediately upon seeing it, at. $38.00 We also have a few Wardrobe Trunks that regularly sell for $50;. during this clearance sale will go at $38.00 We have been located at 1803 Farnam street for fifteen years. In all these years we have given the, highest quality merchandise at a moderate price. This policy has proven success ful and we shall continue with it forevermore. Freling & Steinle 1803 Farnam St. Here 15 Years