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'.'HE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY. APRIL 29. 1921. Slump in Exports And Imports for March, Reported Trade Summary By Depart ment of Commerce Shows Decrease Over Same Month Last year. THE GUMPS THE HIGH COST' OF MOVING Drawn for The Bee by Sidney Smith. (Copyright, 1921. by Chicago Tribune Co.) rilOTOfLAYS. f ANt VS. Ml MONrlV- SEE TrVT I'M 6 LAP PACKED AHVtHING TwAT VOVE Go-C Otf THET THlRt FLOOfc THAT Covt TOO LESS THAW 30 BUCK'S LFAVE TUC MATCHES- T SAVE I ALL TWE HEAVN STVFF-Wt ONl JUST VoU VIAVETO DBIVfc "STAVE T& F NXK (MOWNfe- WHAT A "SOCKtR. VNS FDR HOT ME. A LAUGH To Ste TVOO BIG HEALTHV 3Ws vVALKINQ tOU;V THtRE" OC THROW) IT OUT TWO DAYS MORE OF THE WINDOW AND TAYCE BOX OF CR-PCKt- 3 FLI6WTS OF STAIRS ONE. TVIN6 TH BB SIATS TOGETrt- -Atft VtWl TWO TRIVS N EACH EN OF AtH IR0N1H6 , A CHANCE- ONt AT A TIME IVU u re 2 Washington, April 28. Both ex port! to and imports from Europe and South America fell off sharply during March as compared with the same month last year, a trade sum mary issued by the Department of Commerce shows. Imports from Europe aggregated $76,798,236 compared with $125,410,- 704 a year ago, while exports aggre gated $199,222,578 as against $465, 354.332 in March, Imoorts from South America in March totalled $32,684,603, as against $72,951,150 m March 1920, while ex port to that continent aggregated $28,662,881, as against $53,991,803. For the nine months ended with March, the trade balance rolled up by the United States against Europe was $2,128,719,000. while the trade balance against South America was $55,494,000. Exports to Europe ag gregated $2,881,92d,332, as compared with $3,819,995,482 for the same period the year before. Imports were $753,306,291 as compared wim oj, Imports from South America for the nine months totalled $411,711,- A a nirainst $640,365,745 for the rnrrrsnnndinor neriod last year. while exports amounted to $467,205,- 569 as against $jJV,J9i,. . . Exports and imports by principal countries in March with the com parative figures for the same month the year before were as follows: Great Britain: Exports $78,154,625, as against $221,119,217; imports $27,- 090,698 as against Jt.ou.uou,. France: Exports $19,597,301 1 against $70,882,239; imports, $14,200,395 against $16,939,134. .1Am,0W, V...v,,. Fvnnrts. $30,502,988 against $20,940, 496; imports, $7,367,- 780 against ,w.ie-,,. . . Ti. Fvnorts. $16,908,314 against $37,209,677; imports, $5,298,804 against $7,139,488. Canada: Exports, $48,168,076 against $80,340,687; imports, $31,214, 569 against $41,373,446. Central America: Exports, $4,643, 885 against $7,421,191; imports, $3,679,099 against $8,891,346 . Mexico: Exports, $19,378,811 against $15,415,511: imports, $12,269, 686 against $13,465,940. Cuba: Exports, $17,996,326 i against $33,669,938; imports, $40,084,956 against $74,848,686. China: Exports $9,726,029 against $10,420,947: imports, . $6,048,346 against $26,460,704. . Japan: Exports, $16,223,744 against $74,158,979; imports. $10,678,308 agajnst $46,871.121. Einstein Theory Is Challenged Dr. Wait Claims to Have Worked Out Discovery of Relativity in 1901. rhlrago Tribune-Omaha. Bee lowed Wire. Washington, April 28. Professor Einstein's claim to the theory of rel ativity was challenged by Dr. Wes ley Wait of Newburg, N. Y., who arrived in Washington 24. hours too late to start a controversy before the National Academy of Sciences over the much discussed and little understood Einstein discovery. . The national academy having ad journed, Dr. Wait pursued officials of the Smithsonian institute to lay claim to discovery of relativity in 1901, which he says he worked out under a different name, "the unity ,of universal existence." . j . Universal space is relative to the aggregate conception of oiie's mind, says Dr. Wait, in attempting to ex plain his theory. . . "I will start with the origin of the universe and end with human .personality and creative thought, said Dr. Wait. "You must take paragraph after paragraph and fully digest them." : , , j "Let the Smithsonian sharks do the digesting." the reporter suggest ed "Mv digestion is weak. Whereupon the claimant to the Einstein throne of relativity jvent off in search, of the Smithsonian with a copy of his treatise on the 'Unity of Universal Existence." ' - . Dr. Wait paused long- enough, however, in passing to drop this question, which he proposes to ask Professor Einstein : ' . . - "Did not chemical affinity come into existence when the universe en vironment influence began to con centrate the friction into physical matter all fromfone source under varying tensity creating the density of the atom?" , . - ''Let Einstein answer for me, too, said the reporter. Commerce Teachers "Flunk" In History Test at Party iThe old saw that only a Philadel phia lawyer or a public school teacher could answer certain ques tions has been blasted. ; - Miss Johanna Anderson of the High School of Commerce faculty pave a party "recently for teachers of the school and their friends at her studig in the Patterson block. Everyone of the history teachers were "downed" by a contest featur ing sucb questions as: , "Does Buchanan come befojre or after Garfjcld?' ,"Who w'as the sixth president?" . - - And many teachers whb are strict dieticians while they are instruct ing classes in biology, catering, or domestic art, threw caution and knowledge to the winds when they feasted on pickles, sandwiches, ice cream and cake.' Parents' Problems How can an only girl with three rrothcrs be kept from being tom boy ish? - Send her to dancing school. In vite other girls to play with her. Teach her the accomplishments that our grandmothers called "womanly." And then, let her sharfc her brothers' interests as much as she likes. The balance will be kept, More Truth -By JAMES J. A MISTAKE SOMEWHERE. Flint the intld of the houie blue and you will get rid of the fliee The New York luilr "The fly," the paper said, . . "Is pleased by any hue Or tone of pink or red, But hates the shade of blue. If blue is on the wall. The microbe-hearing fly Will not do well at all; In fact he'll shortly die." And so the brush we plied, Till walls and floors as well And everything insirit The house whereto we dwell, The staircase and the hall. The cellar, areaway, And garbage cans, were all As blue as Baffins' Bay. "Aha!" we grimly said, With triumph on our face, "The flies will soon be dead That enter in, this place. No more they'll frighten us With their ill-favored sneer; Their deadly bacillus ' Will swiftly wither here." , The weather now is warm, The house is overflowed With flies that flock and swarm All over our abode, ' In postures pertly quaint They stand around and scoff, ' They lighted on our paint And simply ate it off. BUT IT We have- been watching the papers to sec if the reduction United States Steel corporation was cost less than radium. SIGNIFICANT. The postOffice clerks are wondering if they are going to benefit by the coipcidence that Hays rhymes with "raise." . SHE'S GOT IT, NOW. Anyway, we ought to make Greece come across with what she owes us. , (Copyright. 1121. by the Bell Syndicate. Ine. - WHY Does Hot Water Clean Things Bet ter Than Cold? If the object which we desire to clean is soiled with a substance which contains no oil or fat such as ordinary dust or dirt accumulated from the yard we will find that cold water will cleanse it just as well as hot, for in this case the tempera ture of the water has no effect upon its ability to flush loose the par ticles of dirt. But the moment we attempt to wash anything greasy, such as the dinner dishes or even our hands on w-hich there is always a minute deposit of oil from the skin, we will find that hot water will work far better than cold. The difference, therefore, lies not in the degree of heat in the water itself, but in the character of the dirt which we are attempting to eradi cate. Hot water turns solid fats and oils into a liquid, which it is easy to wash away, while cold water merely solidifies these substances and makes them adhere more closely than ever. As the great majority of dirt is of a greasy nature, either on account of the oil which it con tains or the bodily secretion with which it is mixed, hot water will be found more efficacious in at least 90 per cent, of the cases. (Copyright: 1921: Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.) Where It Started Circus. (Copyright. 1911, "Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.) The origin of the circus is found in the gladiatorial games ' of the ancient Romans, which were held in a "circus" or enclosure. The real circus, an entertainment of skill and various - feats, started with Philip Astley's shows, originating at Lon don in 1770. The earliest American circus. Was that of Rickets, said to have been witnessed by George Washington at Philadelphia in 1780. Traffic Sermonettes By Traffic 8ffty Committee. THE PARKING HOG. The parking hog displays his selfishness hi the downtown 'section of the city. ! He feels that he has a monopoly-on space for he never drives in at the curb close to another automobile but occupies enough room, for two or three cars. He frequently parks his car longer at a place than the law allows. He doesn't care, for in his own estima tion he is a privileged character. Turn the mirror on yourself and see if 3ou have ever displayed the characteristics of the Darking hog. Than Poetry MONTAGUE" HASN'T. . . . by the going to make safety razor blades Jewel, Flower, Color Symbols for Today By MILDRED MARSHALL. Those who believe that Friday is an unlucky day will have their fears dispelled today if they wear a ruby, as it is the talismanic stone for this day, and brings to its wearer a prom ise, of perfect safety and protection from accidents. The ancients believed that the ruby protected its wearer from all adverse, fortune, and that no form of danger could harm him, if the stone was worn on the left side. The natal stone of those whose birthday this is, is the cat's-eye. The ancients claimed that it was a pro tection against the "evil eye," if it was one's birthstone; otherwise it was supposed to be itself an embodi ment of evil, and to attract misfor tune to its wearer. The cat's-eye is particularly potent, in protecting its wearer agains the loss of influential friends. AH shades, of lavendar and pur ple bring good fortune today. Pur ple is symbolic of good judgment and industry at this time, and to wear it brings the confidence of oth ers. . . Today's flower is th lilac, which protects from all evil the household where it is used as a decoration. (Copyright, 1931, Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.) Do You Know the Bible? (Cover up the answers, read the ques tion and ce If you can answer them. Then look at the answers to sea if you are right.) Follow these Questions " and An swers as arranged by J. WILLSON ROY " 1. Who was Diana? 2; Who was Lucius? .. 3. Who was Timon? 4. Whp was Manean? 5. W'ho'was Damaris? 6. At what Macedonian city did the' inhabitants search the Scriptures during Paul's ministry? . Answers. '' 1. A goddess of the Romans and Greeks. The temple erected in her honor was the pride of Ephesus. 2. One of the ministers of the church at Antioch. 3. One of the first seven deacons. See Acts vi. 5. 4. A foster-brother of Herod the Tetrarch; a preacher of the Gospel at Antioch. See Acts, xiii. 1. 5. One of Paul's' - converts at Athens. See Acts xvii. 34. - 6. At Berea. (Copyright. 1921. Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.) Non-union dock workers in New Orleans arc claimed to be 37 per cent more efficient than union workers. RE L E EPY-TIME T(A L ElS CHAPTER XV. The Great Mystery. The story soon spread all around the farmvard, how fat Mrs. Hen had been seen talking with no less a ras cal than Grumpy Weasel. Everybody told her that it was a dangerous thing to do and that it was a wonder she had escaped, until Mrs. Hen began to feel that she was quite the most important person in the neighborhood. Even old dog Spot asked her some-questions one It was ; Solomon Owl. day some of which she could an swer, and some of which she could not. For one thing, she couldn't (or wouldn't) tell what way Grumpy left the farmyard. "He just jumped back and was gone before I knew it, she said. "That's what they all say," said Spot. "He's so quick you never can see him go." Now, Mrs. Hen ought to have ex plained that Grumpy Weasel disap peared from inside the henhouse. But she was not a person of much sense. By that time she began to think that perhaps Grumpy Weasel was as bad as the neighbors had said. And she was afraid that her relations might find fault with her if they learned that she had invited Grumpy to enter their house. Silly Mrs. Hen decided that she wouldn't tell what "she had done. But she never tired of talking about what she called "the great mystery" mean ing "Where did Grumpy, Weasel go?" ... It was simple enough';, lo escape meeting old dog Spot, Grumpy Weasel had crawled into the .old rat hole- It suited him quite well yto do that, lof more than one reason. Not only did he avoid trouble, but he, found the other end of the rat hole. : Silly Mrs. Hen had done exactly as. he had hoped. She had shown him a way to get .intp the henhouse at night in spite of' locks and bolts and doors. And Grumpy Weasel'went off to the woods-well pleased with himself. "Perhaps, after all, it pays to be pleasant," he said just as if that was a reason But he stopped short Romance in Origin Of Superstitions - By H. I. KING. Scissors. In most sections of the country scissors falling on the floor and coming open wide lying in the form of a Greek cross is considered an omen of dire import. Some even consider-it as a prognostic of a death in the family. . From ancient times - shears or scissors have been considered as possessed of more or less mystic qualities, a con siderable, part of Wh reputation probably arising from the fact that, being made of iron, there necessarily attached to them the supernatural qualities of that metal. The fact that they could cut, or sever, also gave them, by the homeopathic magic of "like causes like" a poten tiality for working evil. With a pair of scissors the ancient magi clans woriced " a charm of black magic against bridegrooms and with the idea of giving her a dose of her own medicine a witch was branded with a pair of scissors upon the fore head above the breath." Now a pair of scissors open is a pair of scissors prepared for action, read to work evil magic by cutting or severing. Hence when they fall open of themselves they mean mis chiefthey are prepared to cut the strands of fortune- if not the thread of life. The latter idea is inherited di rectly from the fact that in Greek mythology. Apropos, one of the three fates, severed with a pair of scissors the thread of life which her sisters spun and measured. In Roman mythology it was the same. The cult of the Parcae disappeared amid the ruins of the Roman world; but the scissors of Atropos, lying open upon the kitchen floor, are still capable of giving an Ohio farmer's wife the "shivers." Copyright, 19:t, by The McClur Nejvs saper Syndicate. ear THE TA L EGF j GRUMPY m m mmm m mm m v VVtAbtL BARIHUR SCOTJiBAILEY all at once. "There's that stupid Mrs. Hen," he cried aloud. "She was pleasant; but it won't pay her, in the end!" So he decided on the spot that he would keep on being surly. It would be much easier for him, anyhow.. That very night Grumpy Weasel stole hack to the henhouse. And he was just about to creep up to the old rat hole, pausing first to take a searching look all around, when he saw a motionless figure sitting on a low-hanging limb of a tree near-by. It was Solomon Owl. And Grumpy could see that he was staring at the rat hole as if he were waiting for somebody. Grumpy Weasel knew at once that that rat hole was no safe place for him. Very gingerly" he drew, back into a deep shadow. And as he pon dered silently he saw a huge rat step out of the. hole. Solomon Owl swooped down and grabbed the fel low before he knew what was hap pening. Well, Grumpy Weasel saw that all his trouble had ' gone for nothing. Silly Mrs. Hen hadn't known what she was talking about. If Solomon Owl was in the habit of watching that hole Grumpy certainly didn't mean to go near it. . Of course he was angry. But Mrs. Hen never learned what , he said about her. No matter what remarks her neighbors made, she always in sisted afterward that Grumpy Weasel was one of the most pleasant and polite gentlemen she had ever met. ' Copyright, Gosaet & Dunlap. Dog Hill Paragrafs By George Bingham' A merry-go-round has come to Bounding Billows. Raz Barlow is very fond of riding on them, and as 1-.'."'U soon as Saturday afternoon comes he is going over and let the rest of the world go by. The Tin Peddler believes every body should have a motto and prac tice it. His motto is "What Is Home Without a Wash-Pan." ' Slim Pickens is out today looking for the person that started some thing that wasn't so on him, but so far everybody his size or under has denied knowing anything about it, and he hasn't asked any of the larger ones. (Copyright, 1921, George Matthew Adams.) c Sense ommon By J. J. MUNDY. Misunderstanding. Just because your husband or wife does not say anyttyng about what he or she really thinks on a subject near to your heart or interest is not sure grounds for believing that it meets with approval. When a man and a woman care a great deal , for each other it is na tural to hesitate about speaking the truth in some things if it is known that the other is pcrfectlv innocent of the idea of offending r hurting in any way. -v : Serious misunderstandings, how ever, come about in just this simple way. . - One or the other is not frank does rot want to spoil the oihci'a good time till the limit is reached and trolble seems to come out of a clear sky. When a person wants to do a thing very much he or she talks about it a great deal usually, particu larly if the idea is to sound the other to get his or her attitude on the subject. Feeling a little guilty at first, the aggressive one is constantly trying to justify his or her position in the matter, seeking to get enoi'gh ap proval to go on to greater lengths. Look out that your intense wi ihes in the matter realize that silence or lukewarm acquiescence does not al ways give consent. Copyright, 1921, International reture Service, Inc. New Officers Elecletl By Aurora Rotary Club Aurora, Neb., April 28. (Special.) The board of directors elected by the Aurora Rotary club arc: Peter J. Refshauge, I. W. Haughey, Jasper P. Cole, Charles S. Brown, Clarencs scovill, Einer Peterson and Frank Edkerton. The board organized, electing the following officers: Presi dent, Peter J. Refshauge; vice presi dent I. W. Haughey, secretary, Clarence Scovill; treasurer, Charles S. Brown jscrgeant-at-arrns, Glenn Anawalt. Assault Case to Jury. Hebron, Neb.; April 28. (Special.) A district court jury is deliberating on the case of Irving McAnnish, charged with assault. He was mar ried this month. FltOTO plats. WALLACE Theodore Roberts Agnes Ayres, Sylvia Ashton Clarence Burton and Others The love Special Money-Saving Matinees All Seati Until 6:15 4 Cm includes govt, tax &VV exclude boxes 25c AMUSEMENTS. Sun. Night, May 1, and Week. Wed. and Sat. Mais. 25c & 50c Higher U .. . . mutt and rr . r Comedy i wikt t irrr it Jtrr hi THE RACES TMIfl" th ""idles to 10 r see Mutt and 1 Jeff .live. It will bring; joy to their littl hearts. ?Ji'.,25c, 50c, 75e, $I.M ,S The Craik Co. t Presents "the Mollusc" A three-act comedy by Hubert Henry Daries Saturday, April 30, 2:30 p. m. Wednesday, May 4, 8:30 p. m. 1716 Dodge Street All admissions SOc and tax, at the door. EMPRESS TWO SHOWS IN ONE MIXTURES, "A Musical Menu;" DAN AHEARN, "The Boy From Your Neigh borhood;" WAIMAN A BERRY. "A Treat in Music;" WESTON'S MODELS. D'Art in Reproduction of Famous Gal leries. Photoplay Attraction, "Sunset Jones," featuring; an all star cast. Mack Scnnett Comedy. Matinee Daily, 2:15 Every Night, 8:15 ELIZABETH BR ICE with Cattison Jones; CARL McCULLOUCH; FLO LEWIS; Lillie Jewel Faulkner Co.; Rice t Newton Harry Kahne; Hildergarde Lachmann with Florence Ellsworth; Bert and Florence Mayo; Topics of the Day; Kinoframs. Matinees, 15c to 50c; soma 75c and $1.00. Sat. and Sun. nights, 15c to $1.25. BASE BALL TODAY OMAHA VS. TULSA April 29-30 May 1-2 Game Called 3:15 p. m. Box Seats at Barkalow Bros. "OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" Daily Mats., 15 to 75c Nites, 25c to IJCS THE SEASON'S FINAL WEEK cS. TOWN SCANDALS K With Ithel (Saapsy) Snutta, Burlr.k't Wonder Girl. A world el lovltli. Out-Peek-s-Boei "Pwk.a-Boe." Beauty Chorui ol Chsrnlns LADIES'1 "DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS Hat. Mt. nd All Bummer: 'Ths Drk Secret" FDEATTYS' ID 'Co-Operative Cafeterias We Appreciate Your Appreciate Patronage. SIDNEY j riiOTO ri.Avs. Today and Tomorrow TALMflDGE in a revival of a brilliant tucceis 4 Ghosts of Yesterday SUNDAY "SUN" FAMOUS COMBINATION PROGRAM ALICE LAKE LARRY SEMOII Empress Rustic Under Personal Direction of Wilfrid Ledoux Announcing a Masquerade Carnival TONIGHT Admission 40c Bargains Want Ads. of all ' kinds in Bee 15c includes a large size soda at a chance to see a m sooca) A Statement of AoDr XX. The World Realty Company, op erating the Sun, Moon and Muse The aters, wishes in its small, way to express its gratitude to Samuel R. Mc Kelvie, Governor of the State of Nebraska, for the splendid stand he took in behalf of the freedom of the screen. It is only through the broad vision of such men as he that the patrons of these theaters will continue to enjoy the masterpieces of the screen, un hindered and unhampered by the. com mittee of the few who wish to destroy the principles of American Liberty. IN "Hands Off" One of the greatest shows for the "Kiddies" ever pre sented in Omaha. Bring the Children to the SATURDAY MATINEE STARTS SUNDAY William Farnum Now Showing DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS "The Hut" and ALLA AXIOM Master Mind Reader and Crystal Gazer The man to whom nothing is secret. Ask him the question nearest your heart. APPEARING IN PERSON 3:007:15 and 9:00 Friday Morning, 10:30 . Special Performance Ladies Only Doors Open at 10:00 a. m. Today Tomorrow BRYANT I'JASiicunn in "Burglar-Proof" Tomorrow Afternoon Ice Cream , , f and ; ' Movie Party for Boys and Girls Rogers' Confectionery store and splendid picture - 271 eciation 1 m I