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Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Agreement on conditions under which
the Bluff tract Is to be acquired for park
purposes is welcome announcement
for north end people. 1t will perpetuate
many pleasant memories of exposition
QaNs.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
There Are Others,

II Mars is signaling the earth, II is prob
ably because the inhabitants of that planet
want to know why we are doing so much
fighting and at the same time boasting so
loudly of our civilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
OI,I-Tiue I;IiNirs.

huttifn re American.
Now it is declared that pepper, not salt,
is the elixir OF life Somebody else will
urge the claims OF mustard and vinegar,
and then the whole discussion will resolve
itself into the old theory that TO renew
life living must be well seasoned.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Rcmodeling the congressional districts
of Nebraska is not the lightest task set
before the present session Of the Ne
braska legislature. There are more In
terests than districts and somebody is
sure to be disappointed finally.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
where it would DO Most Good.
indianapolis News.

TTVII' sN'''"
Ii seems to a man up tree that IL the
millions that are proposed to be spent in
the ship subsidy bill were voted for the
reclamation Of arid lands in the west vastly
greater benefits would accrue to the coun-
try
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
snmc Attrnntinn. In Manila.


Indianapolis journal
The fact that nearly half of the members
of the Thirty.seventh infantry ordered dis
charged in the Philippines have chosen to
remain and go into business does not sus-
tain the statement that white men cannot
live In those islands
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

one of the cheerful features or the
business outlook Is the stendy inquiry
ns To conditions leading to permanent
Investment. Money is no longer afraid
It only wants the opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

The spread of the Carrie Nation habit
to Indiana indicates the contagious ma
turc of the disease. The police power
of the country should devise an antidote
before the trouble becomes epidemic.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

In the retirement of Marion Butler the
senate loses another of it's unique hS'
ures. 1t will not be hard to control the
populist caucus OF the body after March
4 npyi
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

LondonS fog was never more ap'
propriate than when It enveloped the
city at the time the death of the queen
was announced.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Conqucring the home market is one
way to lead to wider fields or CONNER
cinl activity. There are many things
shipped into Omaha that might be
made here
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

at one sale within recent months is sum
cient evidence that those who chronicled
the passing OF the horse" a few years ago
reckoned without the horseraiser, ard
failed 10 take into account mans natural
love for good horse.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

At least one of the senatorial candi-
dates is running true TO form. He got
one vote on the first ballot, and hasn't
had any since.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

be due to an effort to equalize prices east
and west. The Missouri river district was
getting better rates, owing to position In
reference 10 New orleans and San Francisco
refneries. The action should benefit the
Innsrmer
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
4 Famous Tie-tp.

A speaker in the present condition OF the
dem ocratic party says a cat and dog may
repose peacefully On a rug, but tie them
together, and see IL they would not fight
The tying operation will be tried later on
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Kansas may be vagarious in some re-
spccts, but persists in sending repuD-
Leans TO the United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

If 1t Is to know the peoples VIII, why
not consult the returns from the last
clCctlon.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Indianapolis Press: There's the worst
deadbCat In this town. remarked the OBJ
servant citizen.
"Oh, don't know" replied the police
man, THAT deadbeat isn't u marker to
mine. My beat takes In the cemetery"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Doctor. I'm
getting so stout that ! cant stoop over
to button my shoes. What would YOU ad-
wise me to try for it?'
''GaiterS.'
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
LINES TO 4 LAUGH.

Philadelphia Press: What's the news
from China, dear?'' asked Mrs. Snaggs of
her husband, who had the newspaper.
Chow Chow is in pickle" replied Mr..
Snaggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24
srArrNrST or CIRCULATION

State NJ Nebraska. Douglas County, S.;
George r. Tzschuck, secretary OF Inc hee
Publishing Company being duiy swo,n
says mat the actual number Oh lun i,s Su
complete copies Of The Daily, morning.,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during ,'e
month of December 1900 was as follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Somerville Journal: A patch on a boys
trousers IL the sign OF a careful mother.
but that doesn't make the boy any more
COntented With IL
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Philadelphia Press: Secretary Roo has
taken the grip" remarked Mrs. Belleiield
81 should put 1t the other way" said
Mr. Belleheld.
"fIOw?'
"The grip has taken Root"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Goodbye. Mr.. Editor. Come again.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Chicago Record: "G encouraged that
young man to nave more confidence In
himself"
"Well?"
Hes got so ,conceited that he's quit
speaking 10 me-
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Omaha: The Bee Building. ,,,,... ruen.
South Omaha: city Hail Building l"eH
ty-fifth and n Streets.
Council Bluffs: 10 Pearl stree"
Chica go. 1910 Unity Building.
New York: Temple Court 49,.
Washington. 50l Fourteenth street
CORRESPONDENCE.
Communications relating 70 news anu anv,,c he
torial matter ahould be addrcsseu'
Bee, Editorial Department
BUSINESS LETTERS. ,a
Business letters and remittances s1oT,u sTo,n-
be addressed. The Bee Publishing COi'
pany. Omaha
REMITTANCES.
Remit by draft, express or postal otue ,,,
payable 10 The Bee Publishing CoIiipdt" ~
Only 2-Cent stamps accepted IN payiiltI,' ~,
mali accounts Personal checks, eNcePt, "a "a
Omaha or Eastern exchanges, hot acCop
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANi' l.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Net daily average. Re...........,........:: 2I,nsi
GEORGE b. TZSCHCCk.
Subscribed In my presence ana sworn 10
before me this 3lst day OF December. a. H.
1900 NJ. Il. HUNGAIE;
(SeaIO Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Chicago Tribune: The office boy VAS
alone in the telegraph room,
Suddenly one Of the instruments began to
click.
lie stood II minute or two. and then
went over to the corner whence the noise
proceeded.
SAY" he bawled out, with his mouth
close to the instrument, ring Off Der
aln,L O, dc tnlegrnfI fnllnra hnrn NlI.-
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-24

Washington Star: "Oh, no; she's not a
all what YOU would cali n really feminine
woman. She affects masculine ways"
"HOw?"
give n street car conductor a nickel when
al had nVt Dpuuipg I'm hor DurSo.'
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

she might send her mistress flying through the window, it was said in cuddlesome tone. like an indulgent mother might say to her spoiled darling. But close ob- server should have detected at the hrst glimpse of Margaret panther-like soft- ness which gave promise of greater things to come when Margaret's kittenish moods developed.
 One morning in her preparation or the buckwheat she was interrupted by her mistress, who was not exactly pleased with the process Margaret's kittenish mood became panther-like and she hurled quan- titles of buckwheat batter at the retreat ing figure of her mistress. In less than half hour Margaret and her things were gone and another domestic problem had to be considered.
 There was a domestic problem by the name of Judy" She was coal black. shining, grinning, and she wore mourning Her verbal references were many, and she prided herself upon her numerous accom- plishments. After the first meal the fam lily threatened to leave home if Judy was not discharged. There was simply no end of things to what she must have stolen the one day she remained. Her house was searched and set of table linen and a half dozen forks and spoons found. She went to the police headquarters wearing
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

She has had an actual experience anu what she is seeking now is good relaple woman who will properly prepare the meals and who will be amenable to dis cipline.
 Where to find her is the next question, for Sallie came armed with references and when put to the test she was thoroughly incompetent and only stayed two days Sallies predecessor was an ebony creature whose name was "Minervy' She had cooked in a family where she did the washing and ironing and the cleaning up and she was so obliging and so anxious to come that one might have known that she was colossal humbug, which indeed she was, being in absolute ignorance of her duties and extremely slovenly about everything. Minervy remained week and took French leave.
 But Sallie and Minervy were bowling sue cesses in comparison to other types.
 First there was Margaret, fat and forty, with bust measure of fifty inches She it was who knew everything and who fre- quently threatened to throw her mistress out of the window if the latter continued to meddle with her business. Margaret was a motherly creature with the temper of a hyena When she first intimated that
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

The woman with her chafing dish, W Il Maud Andrews declares has the power to enrich in every cline her knowledge of the gentle art of making friends by ingra- tiating stews and broils the woman who has become slave to her chafing dish suppers, the woman, too, who vainly im- agines that she will have a little estap- lishment of her own and do light house. keeping, thereby being relieved of all con- sideraton of the servant question, may have taken step toward solving the do- mestic problem. But all the brews and stews that the chafing dish has made pos sible, all the little establishments adveI- tised for light housekeeping purposes, have not yet diminished the number of Sallies, Marthas Minervas, James and Priscillas who make life either a burden or joy to their mistresses.
 With Sallie's mistress declaring that Sal lie will yet be the death of her, while Sal lie flaunts in her mistress face some in- solent rejoinder, and of course is ordered to move out then and there, the mistress of the house would find little comfort In reading an article on domestic service
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
PROFITABLE PATENTS.
One Invention in Twenty-Five Pays for
 Expense of Patenting 1t.

An article by the late E. V. Smalley, in the January Century tells how patents are taken out at Washington, what they cost and what some of them yield to .-.e in ventors.
 The progressive development of inventive genius in this country, as indicated by the number of patents issued each year, has been by successive waves rather than by regular and continuous advance. Taking the first year of each decenn1al period, we find that in 1900 the number of patents granted was fl; in 1S10, 22S; in 1920. 155: in 1880, 554 in 1S4O 47S in 1850, 995 in 1860, 45SS; The great increase in inventions during the decennial period 1s50-60 is a remarkable fea- ture in patent office history. This period was one of rapid national development, and was characterized by the great exten- sion of steam transportation, the general introduction of the telegraph, and the perfection of the sewing machine, the reap CT, the mower and many other valuable devices. During the civil war the produc- tion of patents fell, but no sooner had the volunteer troops returned to their homes than a wonderful fertility of invention was displayed. Ideas that had been develop ing in the minds of the soldiers during their life in the camps were put into models by the thousand and sent to Washington. In 1865 the number of patents granted was 6616 and in 1867 it had run up to 13,O26. It remained for time at about that annual figure being in 1870, 13.947; but in 1876, the year Of the CenNennlal EAilipiuoh "hciL powerfully stimulated inventive genius, it reached the highest number yet attained, 17O26 Then there was a steady recession, and by 1880 the patent crop had fallen back to I3.947. Since 1883 the number of patents annually issued has exceeded 2O,O00 Dur ing the calendar year 1899 there were is- sued 25,5N patents
 One of the old examiners in the patent office estimates that about one invention in twenty-five repays the cost of taking out a patent. Yet inventors as class are san- guine men and no knowledge of the enor- nous percentage of chances against them will deter them from multiplying ingenious devices Every one expects fortune from his particular piece of mechanism. Every one has heard not only of the enormous sumsrealized from the great inventions of the last half century, but also of the large
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

a long black veil ad declaring that she was innocent.
 But after all it was Sophy, who in point of rogueshness led all others She was the most accomplished cook of the whole lot There was not any delicacy that she could not prepare deliclously and serve it temptingly and she nearly drove her mis- tress crazy in her extravaganza. She "toted off enough to feed several fam lilies, and as long as she was permitted to steal everything she wanted she was in the most radiant of moods. The more suc- cessful had been her raids the more sue culent and juicy would be the tenderloin for breakfast, while the beautiful browns and puffness of the omelet was never failing evidence that the hands that had whipped together the eggs had been equal ly as skillful in the art of offering. This ebony goddess was culinary treasure. Housekeeping was dream and a joy when roasts Drowned to turn and salads season. ed to suit the most fastidious taste were every day occurrences But Sophy was too accomplished. Her long, slick, brown hands chung to everything, and her reign finally ended, but not before she demanded higher wages.
 There was Priscilla, with the meek face and almond eyes. She of daily message over the telephone of numerous beaux, of
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

American athletes enjoy too short an athletic life. Americans give up sport just when their best capabilities are about to be shown. In England men lead active athletic lives frequently until reaching S5 or 36 years of age, and quite generally un- til they are 30 years old Here a man takes up athletics as a boy, but almost as soon as he graduates from college or enters bus mess or professional life he retires.
 T have no time for athletics" many young man has said; my business en- gages all my attention"
 This sounds very sensible, very business like, but it is one reason why the average age of the American man Is so short and why so many of them look as if on the verge of nervous prostration.
 It is hard to believe most of these men who say they have no time for athletics. It Is noted that in nineteen cases out of twenty where an athlete retires because of business CD that he fools away in society, in clubs, etc., much more time than he ever gave to athletics. Most frequently the bus mess would have prospered all the more had the young man the nervous energy, the strength and the good health which he formerly enjoyed when in athletics.
 
 The real reason why so many Americans retire from athletics so prematurely is be- cause of their lack of love of sport. We have in our American colleges hundreds of men playing football especially, and base ball, engaging in track athletics etc, who are no sportsmen at all. They are not playing the game because they love the game, but because of the glory the posi- tion given them among their fellow stu dents and their desire Ito aid their Alma Mater.
 It would be a good thing for our Ameri- can manhood if our men could develop a more healthy interest in sport for sports sake. They should remain in their various games as long they feel they can do themselves justice and get thorough enjoy ment and health from athletics.
 Of course it is recognized that there are certain objections at times to a man
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

a past that was as black as her face. She, too, was an ebony memory who drank and swore, according to what the butler told the house girl, and the latter repeated to the mistress of the house.
 If there was only one Priscilla, only one Sophy, only one Margaret, there would be less discussion, probably, of the domestic question But where every city has it's full quota of incompetent and untrained servants, the servant girl question is nat urally one that will continue to be con- sdered seriously This problem, discussed alike in the North and South, is entirely different since the Northern woman has conditions to deal with that gives a diff ferent phase to the question. By reason that the North knows nothing of the ne- gro and the South is unfamiliar with white help" both sections present vary ing conditions, since the South must draw it's conclusions from the negro type, which in the North is displaced by the white ser wants. The Northern woman has condi- tions to deal with that are even worse than those which confront the Southern woman. The servant girl at the North demands more privileges, and yet she is frequently as untrained and ignorant as certain types are in the South If white girl, engaged from the Intelligence Office, is found to be less competent than green
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
THE DANGERS OF TIGHT
 CLOTHING TO YOUNG GIRLS.
Grace Pecllham Murray, M. D., in New York Herald.

Grace Pecllham Murray, M. D., in New
 York Herald
 An exponent of hygiene who does not in- weigh against corsets for every one who can possibly wear them will fail in his mis- sion; nevertheless an article of feminine attire that has been worn in some form or other by all women must have some ex- cuse for being.
 A corset properly fitted so that 1t does not hinder free action or cause pressure upon the organs within the trunk of the body Is not detrimental to the health of women, and for stout women 1t may even be an assistance and a benefit. The corset, with everything else, has felt the upheaval occasioned by the agitated waves of mod ern thought, which will accept little. if anything, from tradition.
 The corset is capable of more mischief than any other piece of wearing apparel invented since the days of the fig leaf, be- cause of its close relationship to the vital organs and it's use by tfAlt half of the hu- man race who, if not more easily swayed by the mandates of fashion, at least have the name and the appearance Of being so; and when the fickle goddess ordains that lovely woman shall not appear with the figure of the Venus of Milo, but with the waist of a wasp, why, the corsets are the means at hand adapted to that end, and thus employed by the weak and foolish. The corset, however, is not to blame, but the silly WeaTer WHO perVeTtS itS uSS-
 It would not seem possible that the ques- ton of corsets for young girls could pre- sent itself for serious consideration New ertheless Parisian writer has decried the time -honored waist worn by young girls, and attempts to show that 1t brings press ure to bear on the abdomipal contents and drags the shoulders forward. and recom- mends the wearing of certain kind of cor set for growing girls.
 Worse Than the Chinese.
 The difference between the childish fig- ure and that of the grown woman is based upon fundamental differences between the organs The child not only has to main- tain the body, but has to provide for the growth of the organ while it performs it's functions, and growth of other parts of the body as we'll. It should be so clothed as to be untrammeled in every way. The cease less activities of child are essential for its proper development, and to bind 1t In any manner would be great a barbartty as that practiced by the Chinese when they deform the feet so that the grown woman will only have those as small as child of two or three years of age. To put a child in corsets would be worse than that, because deforming the feet has no enect upon the general health other than that of impeding exercise; but the use of corsets for child, provided they could be made conformable to the gdrlish figure, could on- -ly with the greatest difficulty be prevented from pressfns-on the organs which are the most intimately concerned -tn the vital processes.
 The ribs which form the framework about these organs, are exceedingly yield
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

horn, then the whole system of domestic service is declared wrong. If references are unsatisfactory, and the advertisements ip the newspapers are delusion and snare, what is to be done? If the system of do- mestic service employed at the North has not assisted in solving the problem, there is DO reason why 1t could be attempted with any success in the South But of the two evils the South has the lesser one. The intelligence office plan might be run here with success, but In Southern house. holds the servant girl has not yet become audacious enough to demand references of her mistress; and Southern women, While contending with many adverse conditions, still are relieved of training that vast swarm of immigrant women that land at the barge office in New York.
 The Southern woman, too has her treas ures which make housekeeping joy. There are nice, clean looking types like Martha who is Twentieth century product of Nineteenth century nanny" The Southern woman, too, who writes or the dark side of the present day domestic problem, feels as If she should make very humble apologies to the bandannaed mann mics and the old grey-haired buffers who passed with the century
 ANNIE KENDRICK WALKER.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

returns yielded by things apparently trif- ling, which nave struck the public fancy or met the public need The toy called the return ball, small ball attached to an elastic string, is said to have produced a profit of $50,OOO a year; the rubber tip on lead pencils has yielded competence to the inventor; more than S1 ,000, 900 has been earned by the gimlet-pointed screw, the inventor of which was so poor that he trudged on foot from Philadelphia to Washington to get his patent; .he roller skate has yielded s10O0,0o0, after the pat- entee spent sl25, 900 in England fighting in- Judgements; the dancing Jim Crow is set down for $75,00O, and the copper tip for children's shoes at $2,000,000; the spring window roller pays s1000OO a year. the needle threader sl0,00o year; from the drive well $30O0,0O0 have been realized; the styographic pen Is credited with $1O0,O00 year; and the egg beater, the rubber stamp and the marking pan for shading different colors, with large sums These are only few examples among the hum dreds that might be cited. No wonder inventors are hopeful when they reflect that comfort for life and fortune for their children may come from single fortunate idea. 7sa
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Not Out of the Ordinary.

A famous Scotch Colonel tells the follow ing story in his "reminiscences, says Lon don correspondent: A young subaltern of his own nationality was one day on guard with another officer at Gibraltar, when the latter fell over the rock and was killed. The subaltern, however made no mention of the accident in his guard report, but left the addendum, Nothing extraordinary since guard mounting standing without qualification. Some hours afterward the Brigade General came to demand explana- tionS.
 You say, sir. in your report Nothing extraordinary since guard mounting, when your own fellow-officer has fallen down a rocky preofpice 400 feet deep and had been killedv'
 Well General,'' replied Lieutenant Sandy, slowly, "I dinna think there's any thing extraordinary in that. If he had Fallen doom a precipce 400 feet deep and not been killed I should ha thought it ex- traordinary and put it doom in ma rec pOOrt."