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Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14
ApportiOnment OF Money.

There was a bit Of careful hedging when
II came to turning over the money. These
high priced gentlemen were all so trustful
of one another that each insisted upon his
neighbor getting the Doodle and apportion-
ing It. Finally It was agreed that ! should
lay the money down. and a certain one OF
the clique was to happen along conveniently
so no one else might have the good fortune
to pick up this price Of a half ton OF coal.
Instead Of cash | offered them checks.
One Of them lost no time in cashing his
paper. but the others returned the telltais
Instruments and asked for cash. / opened
their letter In the presence Of witnesses.
then sent the currency required in a box Of
cigars and this was accepted in the pres
enee of witnesses. too. just &c make my
case more h certain ! induced one Of
the members of the ring to put q mythical
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14

Prickly Ash Bitters cures disease of the
kidneys. e~Ieanses and strengthens the liver,
stomach and bowels.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14
DiEcnrds Dress suit.

IT went to South Omaha expecting to
have to do business in a dress suit. In
stead, l found the graft these people we're
after could be arranged better ma pair Of
jeans and a tattered coat. They were look
ing for something cheap. Maybe they fig
ured that IL the price was Kept down there
would be less chance OF a disclosure Of their
misdeeds. You must remember that the
scandal has only to do with four members
Of the board; l heard no word or mention
Of suspicion regarding the other FIVE, and
! believe them upright, conscientious gen.
tlemen.
II appeared as field agent for a type
writer concern that wanted to put in twelve
new machines in place OF some already in
use by the board. We were TO lake .he
old machines and receive so. so in addition.
I put the offer up to an oficial OF the board
and offered to pay IS for each machine &C.
cepted. TIL IS was bride money, OF course,
and IL was understood that II should be
divided between the members OF the Doodle
ring. He made q show Of indignation, then
admitted that he sometimes received 'prss-
.ents.' Through him ] met the other fell
low who were ON the inside and before
l reached the end Of my task l was the con-
hdant OF several Of them. One whispered
socially that he was out for the stun an
other recalled how he had once before been
indicted.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14

Named for cemmissiOner.
WASHINGTON, Oct, i3.-The president
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14
Recalls Chicago BoOdIers.

"But out in South Omaha they worked 1t
different. There may have been method in
madness, but II there was it failed to come
to the surface during my inquiry. Just
think Of its the purchase price of a man
with the opportunity to sell public inter-
ests out body and soul. Eight dollars--I
ling county board. who wore silk underwear
at the peoples expense until the warden Of
the penitentisry took them In charge, would
say to those figures?
MY investigation had only to do with
their selling themselves out to folk who
wanted school board contracts for furnish
ing supplies and the like. but while here
I heard that they were even traficking
with the teachers ana principals, making
place for them on the pay rolls In return
for a IS or SO bride and raising their
wages in consideration OF additional pres
ents' in like amount. '}
The board members, Il appears. have
had a few breaths of scandal of this sort
blown in their faces before, and the town
has been waiting to get them where they
couldn't squirm. But aHobody thought OF
looking for the pennst and nickel bride
taker; they were all searching up in the
clouds where real boodfers belong UP in
the channels through which brides amount
ing TO thousands of dollars might be cx-
pected to fall into the laps OF INSCRIPTIONS
Office holders. Lately the talk OF easy
money in the school board bobbed up once
more. and the Taxpayers league, an or
gsnization similar to our citizens associa-
tion. sent here and asked our agency to
take I'm the inquiry
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14
BAER SAYS THEY ARE CHEAP
Chicago Detective TalhH About Alleged
Bosdlsn Of South Omaha.
REFERS TO THEM As PENNY eRAFTtWs"
Cheapest Men lie Ever knew TO Risk
Good Regulations and Freedom
for sake Of Lining Their
Pockets.

Bernard Baer, the Chicago detective who
worked up the evidence upon which four
members Of the South Omaha Board Of
Education were arrested, says the alleged
boodlers Of the Magic City are the cheapest
he has known in a police career OF many
years. interviewed by the Record-Herald,
Mr.. Bser said:
South Omahs's Board Of Education hood
lers didn't get round shouldered carrying
away some of the brides they accepted.
They were the cheapest men, in the matter
OF price, that ever risked good reputation
and the freedom Of this life for the sake
Of lining their pockets with the %public's
money; the cheapest that | ever met. and
I've brushed shoulders with pickpockets who
would steal car fare from a wssherwoman
without a quslm OF conscience.
Eight dollars is the price that three
members of South omaha's educational di-
rectory demanded as a salve for their con-
science in little boodling transactions which
I arranged for the purpose Of getting the
evidence against them" continued the cap
ain yesterday as he discussed the develop
ments in the western city. Eight dollars
is what they wanted for selling out the
people they were serving in this particular
case, but l understand that was an ex-
orbitant figure. IL they are TO be judged by
what II is said they have accepted in the
past. / am told that they have closed their
eyes and stood for illegal transactions in
connection with some schoolhouse repair
work when their fingers only closed over
$3.50.
I'm the ordinary run Of buying up a public
official the bride -gfver would land in an
insane asylum II he went forth with any
thing less than a three-hgured offer, and
in most cases the man with a price turns
up his nose and talks of righteousness and
his duty to the public IL he isn't shown
account.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14
CATTLEMEN ARE DIRECTING

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-14

In the preliminary Herman Miller, Cans
unbeaten local boxer. in seven rounds.
, 1902-12-19
The Young American Spirit.

Sooner or later the young American
is bound to issue his own declaration
of independence, but usually the young
gentleman-or lady, as the case may
be-waits until he has passed the kim
dergarten stage before he expresses
his determination to go and live his
own life, unrestrained by parental
rules.
Not so with a slender, blue-eyed
young gentleman, aged 4, who has just
been initiated into the delights of kim
%dergarten life. A day or two after
his first experience in the wide. wide
world his nearest and dearest feminine
relative having offended him In some
slight matter, the young man declared
his intention of leaving her and going
off and living by himself.
people don't get along very we'll
who live by themselves" she remarked
in answer; something's likely to hap
PEN"
"Huhl" was the contemptuous an
swer, II can do 1t. 1 went to kinder
garten two days by myself. and moth
ing struck"
, 1902-12-19

Vassar alumnae. Yassar. ineida
a,os tho fret woman,o ~oo,1oro t,Intally,
H. os+rononu !, ;+s rmnia,1,r intro
AI,toboI went +horo &c wei Miss
tronomy and director of the OF . as
tory in 1856, remaining until hery serfa'
twenty-three years later. HarYal co.,
lege at the time had no telescope
than that used by Miss MitchellJ 800
er In his Nantucket home. NoY ~
was tuition in this science thenx
to a woman, SO 1t was threuA ope-
father only that Miss Mitchell -
proficient In her life work. @
She was the ~discoverer OF
Moriag ATi+oh5,1,. - -~knce as
before this Frederick VI, King oA
mark had offered a gold medaEe
hrst ~discoverer Of a telescpopic ~
and this medal was afterward besl 49,
upon Miss Mitchell by Frederict owee
After her discovery Miss mitchell, -
elected TO. membership in the AMI ""s
Academy of Arts and Sciences and
lionized wherever she went. way
The Mitchell house at Nantucka
built In 1870 and during the III "a
years has been occupied by some T
Der of the Mitchell family. The T
part of the building will be used
and the upper story n
erary and astronomical purposes.
MftcheI1's scientific library was ii ~,s
will to her brother, Prof Henry \ osi
Ell, but he will turn this oyer as
In his, sister's name, to the libras gu
be founded In the old homestead. "
, 1902-12-19

The Usage Indians of Oklahoma af-
ford the best example of socialism in
the world. The tribe is said to have
$4,000, 900 cash on deposit in Washing
ton and to OWL 100000 acres of land,
worth another $4,000, 900. Their realty
holdings give a per capita wealth of
$4,000 for every brave, squaw and pap
poose in the tribe. The interest on their
money in Washington affords annual
old, middle-aged and young. This
makes the Osages the richest people i n
the world.-St. Louis Star.
, 1902-12-19

When Steinitz, the chess player, lived
in Vienna one of his pupils in the game
was Gustave Epstein, among the rich
est bankers of the Austrian capital.
One day the teacher puzzled over a po-
sition so long hat Epstein said, impa-
tiently: "Well?" But soon the bank
er himself was in a hole, and his too
prolonged meditations were interrupted
with a desrespectful "Well?' Sir,
don't forget who you are and what l
am" said Epstein, angrily, but Steinitz
retorted: ION the bourse you are Ep-
stein and | am Steinitz; yer the board
| am Epstein and you are Steinitz."-
Nashville American.
, 1902-12-19
IN DEFIANCE OF AUTHORITY

~ ACK," observed the Colonel, let.
al ting his hand hover irresolutely
over the chess board, has it ever
occurred to o hat 1t would be an
extremely nice arrangement II those
two children of ours would fall In love
with each other? You and l are get
ting along in years-eh, old friend?-
and I'd like to see Lila settled In a
home of her own before the order
comes for taps. There Is no one In the
world would rather give my daughter
to than Billie; the boy is white clear
through-he could scarcely be anything
different, though, and his fathers son.
l can't imagine why they DON'T" con-
tinued the Colonel, argumentatively;
they like each other all right, and are
always together-riding, playing golf
Or something-but never a thought of
building a nest of their own. Just
listen to that, will your" he broke off.
Through the library doorway came
bhe blithe notes of a rollicking Duet,
sung by two happy, care-free young
voices. A tender smile blossomed on
Lawyer Reeds cleanoshaven lips.
BLESS their heartsl' he said, softly.
Nothing would give me greater salts
faction or happiness. Phil, than to have
what you mentioned come to pass. Eve
had the same thought myself, and hint
ed al something of the kind to Billie
once"
"Well?' said Col. Bradlee, tentative.
dy.
The young rascal laughed at me; said
the idea was absurd; that while Lila
and he were the best of chums, and all
that, there was no thought of any non
sense OF that sort between them. Billie
limited" went on the lawyer, ruefully,
that l had better stick to chess, and
let matahzEn9king alone !
, 1902-12-19

vantage of this invention Is that It
can be used in connection with a shoe
originally intended to be secured with
laces, the labor of making the altera.
ton being inconsiderable.
AS illustrated in the drawing, this
fastening device consists of a series of
projecting studs arranged ON either
edge of the upper with a telescoping
slide arranged to engage the studs and
draw the edges of the upper toward
each other as the actions are expanded.
1t will be seen that by grasping the
outer section of this fastener and Civ.
ing it an upward pull the inner sections
will arrange themselves from the bot.
tom to the top of the opening, drawing
the edges together as they rise. The
two sections are shown in the picture to-
gether with views of the shoe opened
and closed. AS the fastener is made of
spring metal 1t will allow sufficient
movement of the ankle to prevent bind
ing, having in this an advantage over
lace or button shoes. John f. Hawkes.,
of Jersey City, N. j., is the inventor.
, 1902-12-19
OVER THE HILLS.

Where is the valley of perfect rest ~
Over the hills, my dear.
The dew falls bright On the daisy's breast
The dawn is cloudless, the lark is blest,
Therein the valley of perfect rest,
Over the hills, my dear.
The summer Is long and. the winter is
brief 80
Over the hills, my dear.
The grain climbs swift to the golden
sheaf,
There are laurels and crowns for the
blows of grief,
Where the tears of the years find sweet
relief
Over the hills, my dear.
But long the journey. and dim the way
Over the hills. my dear.
And | hold your hand. and bid you stay
For one dream more in life's sad to-day;
Then-drift from my life, like a dream,
away
Over the hills, my dear.
Atlanta Constitution.
, 1902-12-19

Reed behind the grape arbor in her
fathers yard a week later, and ever a
dlsinterested spectator would have
needed no second glance to have shown
him that the wondrous @iight-which
never yet was on sea IN 1and-wasr ell
around them.
S"What If they don't2" replied Billie.
stoutly. They ought to be ashamed of
themselves. anyway, trying to keep us
apart because they've quarreled! l
W them a debt of gratitude for It,
though. I've found out how blind |
was-and it's given me the right to"
"Billie" cried a mufEied voice. some.
body1l surely see usl'
Let 'emi" replied Billie. NOW, list.
en-, Mrs. William Reed-to-be-it's no
use for us-to walt for-parental approx
al, father and Colonel Bradlee won't
as much as bow to each otherl Let's
take matters intoSouR own hands,~anh
get married right 4fow-tRis afternoon
Then we can tell 'em, and they can
storm as much as they like, and they
can't alter anything. Besides, l don't
believe they would hold out forever.
Wen slip out the back gate, and go
street. | saw the Rev. Tisdale going
In when 1 came over" Billie fumbled
In his pocket, and produced a formid-
able looking document. 81 got a special
license this morning. ht a%nnouneed, in
triumphant tones.
Lila Bradlee opened her lips to say
MOTTO Observation-Disclosures and was
lost Hand in. hand the lovers fed
swtftyadnwhathe ~graveled walk. As
thes defiers of authority vanished
through the gate, a portly form rose
wahly from the further side ,ef the
,grate arbor, hasfened to the fence that
bounded Lawyer Reeds lawn, and
whitfield shrflly.
. TIE Colonel was setting up the chess
meIl as his old friend joined him In the
libr$ry. They've gone TO the minls4
ter 4?' he gasped. Don't that beat ali
the Rapid transit you. ever heard Off
Thank the Lord IT came out sall
said John Reed. 81 don't be-
lievs l could have keptfit up another
week" = |
THE newly welded pair paused on
the northumberland, and stared In
beYilderment at the two erst-
while bitter enemies placidly playing
Father" called Billie, you
"Howdy do, Billie" remarked the
Colonel, rising afabiy. been getting
married7 Your father just came over
to congratulate you. Lila" The
.olona's woSe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
onee, and he opened wide his arms.
Come here, grille" he cried, "it's all
and in a second his daughters
Ter arms were around his neck.-Farm
ind Fireside.
, 1902-12-19


wei known IN social and educational
circles, acknowledges the truth of the
following story: He was driving with
a very pretty and attractive young
women, when on the outskirts of the
city they met a lad of about II years
leading by a chain a singularly ugly
but finely bred bull terrier. The pretty
girl went into raptures over the dog,
and her escort determined the animal
should be hers.
"Say, sonny" he called, what will
YOU take for your dog?"
"Nawthing." replied the lad.
Nonsense" cried Mr.. Blank, there's
So for him"
mo, l won't. This here dog amt fol
sale"
Ten" said Mr.. Blank, and then,
growing desperate. Fifteen, twenty"
But the owner still refused.
All the time the conversation was
going on the youth, although talking
to the man in the buggy, kept his eyes
fixed on the other occupant of the
vehicle, and at last he said, gravely:
II don't want yer money, but IL
you'll just give that lady there a kiss
you may have the dog"
Mr.. Blank was speechless. He stared
at the boy an instant and then put
the whip to his horse, starting him off
ut a Iun.
The story goes that a mile was gone
over without a word being spoken,
when as the horses rapid gait became
slower as it turned down a counIr
| lane the pretty girl turned ever 80
slightly and said, shyly; 'Oh! Mr..
Blank. why don't you buy that dog!'
Baltimore Sun.
, 1902-12-19

ia appedrs TO Be OF about ne same
opinion remarked the Colonel, Gryly.
"She called me an old goose to be
thinking of such things. l call 1t flying
In the face of MISUNDERSTANDING
an unexpected onslaught on his queen
for IL ever two people were made
for each other. 1t was those two, and
they haven't the sense to see it,"
John Reed nodded, then all at nee
smote his knee softly with his hand.
Phil" he said, lowering his voice, do
you remember that white mule we
used to have at headquarters-in '65?"
ben Johnson's muller" replied the
Colonel, with a reminiscent grin. "Of
course do. The boys used to say
that when Ben wanted that mule to go
anywhere he'd lead him in the opposite
direction, yell Git up! at him, and old
Caesar would wheel and run the other
way like a deer"
young human nature and mule ma
ture are a good deal similar some
times" remarked the lawyer. signih-
.eantly, leaning back in his chair.
Vague comprehension began to dawn
On Colonel Bradlee's countenance. do
you think we might work something of
the sort, jack" he queried, eagerly.
I'D do most anything to bring 1t about,
short Of putting my girl on bread and
water-or not kissing her"
John Reed rose to his feet. Philip
Bradlee." he said, In a serious voice,
prepare to have your innermost feel
ings outraged. l am going to insult
you-For goodness sake, Phil" he
whispered, as he perceived a look of
blank establishment sweep V his
friends face, don't look like that; it's
only a bluff Play your part, man, and
don't give me away"
He swept the chess board off the ia
BILE with a bank. Colonel Bradlee,"
he cried loudly, angrlly, this is not the
first. time | have caught you trying to
take an unfair advantage, but It's the
last game I'll play with a-a-"
Something gchoked his speech, but
the Colonel rose to the situation like q
hero. Leave my house" he roared,
you he
wound up, triumphantly.
There was a sudden rush into the IL
brary, and a dismayed chorus, Father,
Colonel Bradlee!'
lyon, too, slr!' yelled the Colonel.
HDon't you dare set foot in my house
agaln; Lila-if l know of your having
anything more to do with the son OF
John Reed, Ill-I1l-disown you
They're a pair Of"
Billie Reed grasped his fathers arm,
"Come, father" he said. proudly, "Col-
onel Bradlee has forgotten that he is a
gentleman"
AS the pair marched stiffiy erect
through the library door the lawyer
cautiously turned his head; but Lila's
eyes were too full of tears to intercept
the deliberate wink he shot at the mar
he had so basely insulted.
They'll never consent" said Lila
dolefully. She was standing with Billie
, 1902-12-19
Locke Either Way.

~Friend-You call that a joke? You'll
never be able to sell 1t.
Humorist-Well, in that case 1t will
be a joke on me.
81 see, and If you do sell it 1t will be
a Joke on the editor. Smart Set.
, 1902-12-19

Are the two girls fond of eaN 9th.
er?'
81 should say so! Why, they'll act
nallv walk on the same side of the
street when one has on a bright blue
and the other a bright green dress"
New York World.
, 1902-12-19
Business ups md Downs.

Junior Partner-Your wife called you
Senior Partner-That means she'll
call me down a dozen times tonight al
dinner.
, 1902-12-19

No one can have such a good time
that it warrants him in hunting up a
busy and bothered person to tell about
IL
, 1902-12-19

Ask a married woman what she has
done the most of in her married life.
and she will feel, like saying. Cook,
wash dishes and forgive"
, 1902-12-19

1t makes some men feel painfully hon
est when their neighbors acquire for.
tunes by dishonest methods.
, 1902-12-19
Wanted to Know.

w have some nice shot silk up
stairs, madam" said the polite floor.
walker.
. who shot it?" asked innocent Mrs.
Hogan.
, 1902-12-19

FAST EXPRESS TRAINS, making
quick time to and from Philadelphia
BELL TELEPHONE, affording COM
munication with the outside world.
FISHING, SAILING AND CRAB
BING every day amusements.
We confidently assert that at no other
place on the coast, with equal advan-
tages, can you purchase building lots
for less than twice the price for which
they are selling at Wildwood to-day
but this condition is rapidly changing.
You should see the drift and go with
the tide.
Further information of BAKER
BROS, Wildwood, New Jersey, or III
Drexel Building. Philadelphia
, 1902-12-19

DESIRABLE SOCIETY and whole
some restrictions that insure perma-
nency.
BEACH CASINOS, affording a great
variety of amusements.
OCEAN PIER, extending to deep wa
ter.
RUSTIC PAVILIONS along the
beach and In the Park.
ARTISTIC COTTAGES, no common
structures being allowed.
BEACH BOARDWALK, always ap-
~preciated.
GRAND HOLLY PARK, not found
elsewhere on the coast.
TOWN HALL and efficient local gov
eminent.
, 1902-12-19
OUR FIRST WOMAN AsTRon

Birthplace of Maria NfitchsuA
Preserved se5her1 ME 10 he
The birthplace of Maria Mitchel,
drst woman astronomer In AMI '"e
wbo-a oil hor oarIv voors waroherica,
and her first observations madesi. speH'
tucket, Mass, Is to be preserM -
, 1902-12-19
CONVENIENT SHOE fastener

One of the important consider&
which guide some people in the r'ions
ion of selecting a pair of shoes ! lueS
manner of fastening them on the -
'or when a man is in a hurry, as
men are in this century, he doe ~
want to consume any more of his n
IN dressing than is necessary.
In the accompanying drawi@ :,
shown what is probably theiHhsN :
, 1902-12-19

We have noticed that after a man
has become Independently rich, he
tries to make a reputation for him
self by his philosophy.
, 1902-12-19

A golden mirror makes a b )mely
girls face a thing of beauty.
, 1902-12-19
STARVING himself to Death.

"Phatt seems to be losing flesh.
What sort of flesh 'reducer is he TAX
ng?"
81 understand that he has joined an
lnti-tipping league."-New York Times.
, 1902-12-19

A BEACH unsurpassed for driving
Of bathing.
STREETS. hard, smooth and clean.
ARTESIAN WATER, In abundant
supply.
SEWERAGE that protects health and
ID a. great convenience.
ELECTRIC LIGHT, steady and bril-
liant.
FIRE DEPARTMENT., for the pro-
lection. of property.
HOTELS AND BOARDING COT
T&GES that please the most fastidi-
GUS.
LARGE STORES, stocked with the
best In the market.
CHURCHES. In charge Of able min
lsters.
, 1902-12-19

shoe fastener yet ~placedVon VIE par
ket, as there is but one motion II the
hand necessary to complete the work
of securing the edges of the uppers
together around the ankle. One ad
, 1902-12-19
PRICE WAS A S

Young Man Had an Excellent Chance
to Buy a Dog.
, 1902-12-19

q Nandsome baeheIGE FL Baltimore.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-05-17
Increase In Population.

The Increase of population In Europe
and North America during the last
century has been enormous. France
has grown from $4,000, 900 to 40. OOO. 600
Germany from 2O,0OO,OO0 to IS 900, 900
Russia (partly from annexation) from
100000 to 135.O0O.OOO, the English
speaking population Of the British EN-
pire from 100000 to $1,000 600. and
the United States from rather over
100000 to nearly sO.OO0,00 Alto
gethsr the growth is, in round num-
bers, from l7O.OOO,O00 to SIC. 600, 900. or
the space which, at the beginning Of
the century, was occupied by one per-
SON must now accommodate three.