Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-21
Personal NOTES.

It's up to Governor Bailey Of Kansas.
No wife, no Inauguration.
President Roosevelt effectually evaded his
newspaper following during his bear hunt,
King Edward proposes to take q good
long rest. His nephew of Germany has
gone home
DR.. Rodriguez Alves has been made presi-
dent Of Brazil without the usual pre-
liminary revolution.
Brigadier General H. g. Hawkins has
been detailed as governor OF the Soldiers
home near Washington.
Uncle Sam will give President Loubet a
warm welcome. The French helped us out
Of a pretty tight scrape once.
William David Porter, eldest son OF the
famous American admiral Of the same name,
has just died at Petersburg, Va.
William H. Day Of New York City will
attempt to organize at Glen Erie, a vii
lage on the Hudson river, an art-producG
ing community similar in character to that
founded in England under the auspices Of
William Morris.
A tablet in bronze n marble will be
placed in the National Academy chapel,
Annapolis. in about ten days, in memory
Of Lieutenant Commander Jesse NJ. Roper,
who was killed in 1901 while commanding
Petrol OF Cavite, P. 1.
Chairman Griggs of the democratic con-
gressional committee met an acquaintance
in Washington and was asked: well,
how are you feeling?" The Georgian's
reply was a pithy counter query: Have
you ever been In a skirmish and got
licked?"
A young clerk in the Treasury depart
ment went in to bid Secretary Shaw
goodby the other afternoon. saying he was
going on his vacation. How long?" asked
Mr.. Shaw. Thirty days." was the clerks
reply. Great Scott!" exclaimed the sec-
rotary. Thirty days! Why, I've only
had three days real loahng time in twenty
five years. Goodby. Hope you have a
good time"
Since the publication OF Adjutant Gen.
eral Corbin's report It has come to be
known as the wine, women and song re-
port" 1t will be remembered that Gen.
eral Corbin discussed the c~anteen, COM
mented adversely on the tendency Of young
officers to get married and recommended
the instruction Of soldiers in music, espe-
cislly urging that they be taught regimen
tai airs and songs.
Former Captain o. M. Carter, whose
military CAREER buuutuly lbIhludltu Il luO
Fort Leavenworth prison with a Ave years
sentence against hin for financial irregu-
~larities growing out OF his connection with
the river and harbor improvements in Sa-
vannah, is due for release from confne>
ment early next year. Prisoners are
granted a curtailment of their sentence at
the rate of two months each year for good
conduct Former Captain Carter has been
a model prisoner and ten months will be
deducted from his term, according to pres
ent indications.
In calculating the value of a public fran
chise much depends on the temper of the
community which has a franchise In stock.
The New Jersey and Pennsylvania Traction
company paid $50, 900 cash for right-of-way
on 6,2O0 feet OF a street in Trenton, N. J.
Besides the cash bonus the company is re-
stricted to Scent fares, is bound to grant
free transfers within the city limits. to
submit labor disputes to arbitration. must
pave two feet on each side OF the rails,
and pay to the city ! per cent Of its gross
earnings during the first ten years, 2 per
cent for the second ten years and 8 per cent
for all subsequent years. Trenton suthori-
ties know how TO drive a bargain for the
public good.