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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
ROUND ABOUT NEW YORK.
Ripples on the Current of Life I'm the
Metropolis.

A strenuous gas meter tucked away in
a corner Of a home in the suburbs OF
Gotham, some three years ago, worked up
a bill for $1.65 for gas which the owner
claimed he did not contract for. He re-
fused to pay and the company turned off
the gas. The owner happened to be a
lawyer with time to burn, SO he called the
gas company into court, fought his claim
for damages through the devious paths Of
litigation, and finally, in the supreme
court, was awarded judgment for 1890.
The lawyer claimed that the gas was turned
on before he took possession Of the house,
and sued the company for falling to pro-
vide hin with a meter or to give him any
light at all. The judgment was obtained
at the rate Of S. a day, which was fixed
as a penalty for the failure of the COM
pany to turn OF the gas. For 1876 days the
lawyer burned kerosene lamps, and then
sued for $685.. The action was tried in
four courts, the company refusing still to
turn on the gas, and the plaintiff won
every time. Now the corporation, for
lighting over a bill of $1.65, has to pay So
for each of the 100 days, besides the costs
OF the suits
1t was a pleasant day on Wall street.
ACAdNCb ~ NOW ~ NOhAh AObis H OAu
Trinity faced the usual busy crowd OF
brokers, som sad, som gay. In a private
ONCE on the first floor of a great building
a g~ray-haired man sat calmly at a desk. 1t
was the sort Of face that steadies one in a
worldly atmosphere. The door opened, and
a man entered whose bearing indicated the
interruptions promoter.
He began at once:
You see, We are in search of men like
you to become directors OF our company.
There are great prospects and lots Of
money. If the thing goes through all right,
there will be a handsome profit for those
concerned. especially for persons ON the
inside. (Here there was a curious little
wink.) Big men are in the scheme, and we
are in search of one or two more OF your
caliber. Will you go in?"
II have no money to invest in such enter
prises," said the older man.
That's Just it. You need not put in a
cent. Only let US use your name. and we
will do the rest"
"But l have not time to attend board
meetings, and / certainly would not con-
meet myself with any concern with whose
affairs l was not familiar. / cannot join
you
Let US get dow to business" said the
promoter. you have reputation; we have
money. A fair exchange is no robbery. We
will give. you $50. 900 in cash for the use OF
your name. You will be in good company.
Now will you Join us7"
mo; l will not"
What. not for $4,000 in cash ?"
"No. sir; not for $50, 900 in cash"
well. you are a queer man. said the
promoter, as he reached for his hat to go.
This is a true story. and yet they say tina
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

General Funston is to be initiated into
the Elks as Don as he has entirely re-
covered from his Illness. The Elks are
all right. hut IL the general is really look
ing for something which will remind
him OF the strenuous times that are
past he should come 70 Omaha and join
the Knights Of Ak-Sar-Ben.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

An Antarctic explorer reports having
reached within 800 miles of the south
pole, the nearest any one has ever been
to that goal. At that rate the goal OF
the southern frost king is not likely to
be crossed for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
A Hint to the Trusts.
Brooklyn Eagle

Wisdom and prudence dictate that obvious
and notable abuses gpringing from combina-
tions should be, corrected now while the
combinations are A good odor rather than
be left to pile up for a dire day Of reckon
ing, which, II it comes, will amount to an
Industrial revolution. The combinations
should submit to discipline at the hands Of
their friends rather than wait for punish
ment from their enemies.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
south Omaha democrats ar

South Omaha democrats are about to
revise their call for city primaries. in
srder to postpone nominations until
after the republicans have first acted.
This is characteristic Of democracy IN
these parts.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Throws up the sponge
Washington Post.

Mr.. Moreton Frewen has formally and un-
reservedly admitted the failure of the free
silver cause. For the benefit of some OF our
younger readers we will state that free
silver was a fetish advocated %strenuousIy
by the decOmratic party in 1896 and lodged
to beat the band in, 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

Omaha has wanted a market house for
a long time and still wants one, but
when 1t m it must be a creditable
market house suitable to its needs. even
IL we have to wait for 1t a little longer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
where Reform IL Needed.
Baltimore American.

The protest Of women travellers to the
president concerning the customs regu-
lations at the port of New York contains
a serious charge in their complaints of
insulting and impertinent treatment.
Civility to citizens should be the keynote
Of the entire public service, and II these
complaints are found to be we'll grounded
such a state Of affairs should be promptly
remedied.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

Rest your fears.s 1t is not a crime to
be poor any more than 1t is a crime to
be rich. But dishonest poverty is Just
as criminal as dishonest wealth. II
takes no pulpit debate to demonstrate
these truths.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

One Chicago scientist is trying to
show the people Of that city that 1t is
cheaper to burn the coal smoke than to
allow it to escape from the chimneys.
If he can prove his case he win do more
to abate the smoke nuisance than a book
fun of city ordinances.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

The plumbers in the Missouri Valley
are reported to contemplate a concerted
increase in prices for work. The new
schedule will probably provide a charge
of 25 cents for looking into the shop
windows.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

We refuse, to believe the embezzler
who insists his downfall is due to hav-
ing learned to play poker. He GER.
tainly failed to learn the game in all its
~intricacies.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

When the other candidates for the
headship of the Elks organization saw
the antlers Of the Omaha entry coming
out for the start they all took to their
heels and returned to the training stable.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Not ms Small "a Painted,
Chicapo R-ecord-Herald

Congressman Wheeler of Kentucky re-
ferred to Prince Henry as ''the little Dutch
man" The prince is six feet and half an
inch tall, weighs 1872 pounds and always
keeps in the pink Of physical condition.
What do they call a good-sized man in
Kentucky, anyway?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
PIctoriaI cold nrick..
Chicago Chronicle.

Chicago Chronicle.
The prevalent infatuation OF American
money for foreign art Is bringing its newt
able result. The pictorial gold brick is
ready for gullible Investors. 1t requires
as much astuteness to buy a good picture
at a fair price as to detect a sailed min
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

Over $1,000 in Nebraska's contribution
to the Mckinley memorial fund. This
is a creditable showing, but 1t should yet
be materially improved.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

A combination of fireprooHng manu-
~facturers has been incorporated in New
Jersey. The usual amount Of water in
the stock will be one Of the ingredients.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

That Ohio man who has been on
victed for the fourth time Of murder
has one consolation-he will only have
to be hung once.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

Captain Hobson, in a recent speech,
declared that the United States should
be the peace arblter Of the world. Like
most other countries. the United States
win do reasonably well seeing that it
keeps cat OF trouble itself. The peace
maker proverbially gets into the thick
est Of the hght and gets out without
even thanks.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

At present rate the Omaha Ministerial
association will soon have as many new
names as old names on it's roster.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
Any Port in . storm.
Detroit Frea Pres!

Detroit Free Press.
On account of diplomatic e~xigencies Great
Britain has decided that the Japanese are
to be considered ex-ofacio an Anglo-ssxon
race.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
VIII Bargains Payt

Kansas city Journal.
The Danish islands have not cost much.
Let us hope that they win not be like some
other is~lands--cheap to buy. but expensive
to keep.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
LINES TO A SMILE.

Washington Star: Some men," said
Uncle Eben, treats DER bosses better dan
dey does DER wives. An den again, some
mems bosses treats 'em better dan DER
Cleveland Plain Dealer: YES, I saw your
father and it's all right"
"Splendidl How did you accomplish such
a delightful result?" ~
II got the janitor to crack on all the
heat he could and concentrate 1t in your
fathers office" t'u- - h.s
well. 1t thaved him tut"
Chicago Tribune; when people learn
how much alum. there Is in IT." remarked
the doctor, "t will be good-by baking
And that" retorted the professor, seiz-
ing his hat will be the cream Of ta-ta."
Philadelphia Record: He--Did you say
he was a millionaire? srgE
She-No; a millineE.
He-Well, that should be the same thing
II he collects his bills regularly
Judge: Miss Kitty-Don,t you want TO
teach me to skate, Mr.. Simpson,
"A Mr. simpson.Id be charTncd. Miss Kitty.
Miss Kitty~Is that so, Mr.. Simpson?
Well, then. let me teach you an
Boston Transcript: Carrie-what hateful
things they will say. about people! That
horrid Mrs. Tattler declares you accepted
Bertha-Well, she isn't far off. 1 did
accept the first man whom l permitted
to propose 10 me. Ay : A11,s $3.50 B'-efionT
Phila delphia Press: Casey-Did you say
B~rannigan had quit?
week. .l 3.r -.
C~asey-shure, he told me he had a lolfe
Cassidy-so he did. Twas in a quarry
he knowed 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
every other man you meet on wall street
worships the almighty dollari

every other man you meet on wall street
worships the almighty dollari
The highest priced bit Of land in New
York City is a triangular plat 15x1s feet
on Broadway, near Herald Square. What
gives 1t extraordinary value Is the fact
that the rest Of the block is owned by
department store company. A writer in
the Saturday Evening Post says when the
agents OF the department. store people
sought the owner be had gone to Europe.
They wrote and, asked him to cable a
proposition. He replied that he would sell
for S125, 900. They laughed at him and
offered him something less. He didn't even
answer. Finally they offered him sl25, 900,
and he told them that his price had risen
and was now $3.50. 900. They offered him
$4,000 and he declined. Then they rose
to $780, 200, and he told them that his
price was $17b, 900. Before they could close
he had jumped It to $40 900, then to $780,
900, to SEES, 900. and finally t375. 900. This
for a bit Of ground that has in It 216 square
feet. or at the rate Of nearly $4,000 for
every square footl The department store
people Indignantly declined TO buy. When
they woke up they found that a little mer-
chant with a speculative mind and con-
beNNAhb hhu chapp0u up tho puNNNi
at the owners figure. All this occurred
inside OF three months. The proprietors
OF the department store now find them
selves in this predicament: They have a
huge plot Of ground containing about four
acres, for which they have paid enormous
prices and on which they are proceeding
with the construction OF q building to cost
several million dollars, while the vital cor
ner, a mere speck OF ground. is denied
them, except at q price that makes even
New York stare.
An Irishman, bent on showing his recently
arrived friend the sights Of New York. took
him to the bridge at Fifty-hfth street, over
the railroad tracks, near the entrance to the
Fourth avenue tunnel. While they were ad-
mlring the view. the bridge aud the tunnel
the Empire state express passed under them
with a roar and a rush that almost took
their breath ava and disappeared in the
tunnel. What dye thing of, that, Pst?'
said Mike to his dazed companion. well,
Nike" rejoined Pat, as he gazed at the
gaping orl1ce that had Just swallowed the
rushing train, Its a mighty small hole
and a mighty big train. II them cars iver
miss 1t there's going to be a horrible smash
some day" .-vt gy"v
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-18

Philadelphia Record: He-Did you say
he wal a millionaire? a.
She-No; a millineI.
He-Well, that should be the same thing
II he collects his bills regularly
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

The finest wagon iH the world is the Jamrs < Graham wagon. for wear. tear and durability. J. w. Beck x Co.,. have a carload of these wagons for sale at factory prices. Call, exam inc and price them.
 Mr. Sam Worrall received letter last week containing the sad news of the death of Mrs Anna Young, Mrs Worralls mother, which mournful event occurred at Little Green. Eng land, on the 26th of December last.
 Mir J. II. Daggett and charming wife, of Marianna, were in the city several days this week, attending the extraordinary services at the Episcopal church. They were guests of Judge and Mrs. Walter German xt the Ma. ron.
 Mrs r. c. Nicely, who had been vis. iting relatives and friends in A labama for some tune. returned to her husband and friends here Tuesday, much 10 their delight. Mrs. Nicely had most enjoyable visit and hearty welcome home.
 w E. Williams & Son, successors to IZAid k Williams, occupy the Sheriff 6 office in the court house, temporarily. Call aud sae them if you want to bor- row money, want any kind Of inSur- | ance. or advice of any kind pertaining to their business.
 Spring is approaching, and Supt. Jackson. of the cemetery, needs iinan- cial aid to make rile City of the Dead the hxndsomest spot iu the county. The work he has done, almost un- aided, is visible in all parts of the cemetery, Help hin.
 MT. J. J. Barron. of Cut OR, was in town Saturday and gave us n pleasant call. He has our thanks for nice big order for job printing and years subscription in advance. He informs us that Dansby post office has been moved to the Cut Of.
 The properties of Balard's Snow Eminent possess range of usefulness greater than any other remedy. A day | seldom passes in every households es- peciallv where there are children, that l it is not needed. Irice 25 and 50 cents, at J. T. Sanders.
 Prof. s. E. Bradshaw, Pm D., 0ccu- pying the chair of English at Bethel 1 College, Russellville, Kentucky, was a genial and heartily welcomed visitor to his old friends in this county this week. He gave us pieasant call Monday, and has our thanksfor favors.
 Our friend, Geo. Bowman, the chick. en fancier of St. Francis. must have been running on last years calendar. He was seen Sunday in the city with . chicken under his arm. and upon being accosted, said he thought it VAS Sat- urday, and had come as far as Madison 1 be efore he found that it was the Sab bath aud be left his basket and came to Forrees City ts All an order cs Sat uIday.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

The Democratic Primary selection for city officers is set for next Tuesday -every white Democrat should vote.
 Everybody praises Mir. Fi;zmmuns for his proniptDoss in serving oyster orders Try him when oyster hungry
 Recommended by physicians for medicinal purpOses-Old J. II, Gutter Whiskey. N. E. Nelson & Co, agents
 For Rent.--My residence on North Rosser street, near College Posses sion given March lst. E. l. Vadakin.
 Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied that Old FOllmer whiskey is the best, tell your friends. T. (. Folbre & Co. sell it.
 C A. Walker has been in town sev. he has sold his lands in St. Francis bottom.
 E K. Fogx is at home again, after specdinR couple Of weeks abroad with relatives and freads. He arrived Monday.
 R. II. Winfield & O.. the fashionable mlliinrrs, now occupy their handsome new quarters in the Imperial Hotel building.
 When Old J. II. Gutter is around other whiskies must "eo WAY back and sit "-N. B. Nelson S Co sole agents.
 Send your sweetheart pretty valen. tine, and your friends the comic kind. They are for sale exclusively at the Newsstand.
 MT. and Mrs Ike Mallory, who had been at the Marion for a couple of weeks. have returned to their home on North Izatd street.
 FoR RENT-A good storehouse on the J. J. Finbcrly lot. fronting alley. on reasonable terms. Apply to Mrs. N. A. Firneriy.
 The walking match at the opera house to night will be under the auspi ces of the Bon Ami Club. If you want to laugh. go.
 w. D. Wall, the popular St. Louis hardWar- tourist. WAS lu town couple cf days this week mingling with friends and selling goods.
 Old Vollmer Whiskey, put up by Jesse Moore Hunt Co.,, is pure and whole. sope. For sale by T. c. Folbre < Co.,, Forrest City, Ark.
 Deputy Tax Collector Eugene Will Hams was at Caldwell Monday, and Widener Tuesday, collecting taxes. He became of age and was sworn in Tues day.
 John Malouf, of the Turkish firm of Nalouf & AsA, won the fine team of mules. wagon and harness, rallied off by w. W. Rainbolt Monday. His number was ,.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Talk with Eugene Williams about Fire, Life, Accident and Tornado in surance.
 Capt. c. J. Hanks. trwYeling out of Memphis, was d genial visitor in town Wednesday.
 Money to loan on improved plapta- tlonsi 5. and 10 years time. Geo. r. Taylor & Co. !" ory Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Telephone l24.
 Dr. Clarence Mcknight, formerly of Palestine. now of Caldwell, was in town Tuesday,
 II. K. smith, of Wheatley. was in town Saturday on business and regis tered at the Marion. ..N
 F. M. Ward, of Memphis, has been In She county several days this week on timber business.
 Mr. and Mrs Jas. McKie and sweet !ittle baby girl were pleasant guests At the Marion Sunday.
 hessis. ". J. Lindsay and Wm Lanitr, 0: Caldwell. were in the city on business Tuesday.
 John Hanna, of Franks township Was In town Monday on business and gave Us pleasant call.
 foE SALE A few more good lots in the russell addition. on easy terms AppiY to James Russell
 C. A: Ahlsted came in Wednrsday rom Clarksdale, Miss, where he had been to bid on an oil mill.
 J. B. Terry has been confined to his oeo TOT upwards Of week. He is i'm proving and abe to be out.
 Fresh Oysters served in every style faw. Slew er Fry, at the Silver Dollar Cafe. Open day and night.
 There will be a l0-mile walking match al the opera house to night. Great f,,n promised See small bills.
 R II. Winfield $ Go. have moved .hto their handsome new Quarters in tue Imperial Hotel building.
 MT. MT. Ben Nehle,t, representing the ,asnlphis Queensware Co .stras been in >'"h several days this week.
 ,Mohey to Loan on improved real e .s .e py W. l.. Williams & Son. Ofice ooatt house in Sheriff's office. ., Sse T the line of PaDateries at I0 cents sr;ae ne Newsstand. They contain one >Ate or paper and 25 envelopes. won't fail to see the finest line of Ienunes In., eyer shown iu Forrsst City. 'u'' reserved at The Newsstand.
 I A Sellers and Miss Edna Farley Csrs married at Caldwell l.st Supd.v wy were unable to get particulars.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

J. II. c.
 old J. II. c.
 Old J. II. Cutter.
 Y!d !. II. Gutter al. Nelson's. Valentines at The Newsstand. Buy a Parker, at the Newsstand. Fun at the opera house tonight. See Eugene Williams about insurance County scrip for sale at The News. stand.
 CIR. Iz4rd went 10 Little Rock Sun- day on business.
 Passe par,out binding may be had at The Newsstand.
 Mir. l. IIirsch, of Newport, was in town "Wednesday.
 Try cd J. II. Cutter Whiskey once and you will stick to it.
 Oace rips-always used-Oid J. II. Cutter at Nelson X Co.'S.
 Nelson x O., are exclusive agents fer Old II Cutter Whiskey.
 The City Democratic Primary cleo. ton will take place next Tuesday. THE TINES and Weekly Commercial Appeal are now $1 50 Tn advance. The Silver Dollar Restaurant is the popular resort for nice fresh oysters. As fine whiskey as Old Kentucky prodnces-Old J. II. Cutter Whlskey. Our Valentines are here and orvn for your inspection. Landvoigt & Vad- akin.
 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin sweet ens the breath, Sold by j II. Duaa- want.
 Street Commissioner McClendon has made beautiful boulevard ont of Division street. It is the handsomest street drive in the city.
The Forrest City times., 1902-01-24

Miss Ethel Anderson, of Caldwell was in town Monday, and had to re, main over night on account of the rain She was an interesting guest in the family of G. C. Doris. Want to carry home a rich oyster roll and enjoy 1t with your family John Fitsimmons can accommodate e you on short notice. See him at The Silver Dollar Restaurant.
 Messrs. John E. Alden, S. 0. Stout and Ed Walton. Of Anna. Illinois. were registered at The Marion Wednesday, We suppose they are looking for or after an investment in timber lands
 The fragile babe and the growing child are strengthened by Whites Cream Vermifuge. It destroys worms. gets digestion at work, and SO rehuilds the body. Price 25 cents, at J. T. San ders'.
 Lumber is on the ground, and Mir. G. w. Liggett has coptract to build a four-room cottage for Mrs. Peter Ring, on South Washington street. at the premises now occupied by Mrs. Lizzie Nash.
 Just as we go to press we learn that John I. Jones and Miss Helen Aldrid9e, popular young people of this city, eloped last night and were married in Mem his. returning on the early morning train.
 Whatsoever has suffered from piles brN.. ,f ll they are. Tabler's Buckev Pie Ont. ment is guaranteed to cure piles. Price 50 cents in bottles. Tubes 75 cents, at J. T. Sanders.
 E J. Barrow is experimenting tue clearing and cleaning up of his lands ia St Francis tottom He has one of the finest pieces of dirt in the bott-m and some day in the near future 1t will be worth $25, ,000
 Malouf X Ash received inc peanut rOaster Sunday. and quite a crowd was attracted about their place of business to see it make it's initial performance. It is said to have cost $200. It came C. 0. b. for $l3S.
 Valentine Day is February 14 Buy your valentine now before the stock is picked over There are some beautIps. Pricrs range from 5 cents to $4 co for fancy comics ate eight for nickel. at The Newsstand.
 Several honses in town have caught fire lately. but the blaze in each case was extinguished without particular loss. Among them we learn of that of c. A. Ahlstedt Tuesday, and J. B. Ter ry's few days ago.
 Hon. Win. G Whipplp, of Little Rock. WAS in town Wednesday. to at. tend the conspcration services at the Episcopal church. Yc writer made his first effort as 4 choir singer with Col. Whiplle at Christ church. in Little Rock, nearly twenty years ago.