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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11
Poor Rewards for Some
Song Writers.


Mrs. Allen Of Maine. She was paid s. for
II, and Russell q Co. OF Boston, who had In
three years gained $4,000 by Il, offered her
s. apiece for any songs she might write.
7 Bonnie Blue Flag was a popular
song In the south. 1t vas written by Harry
Mccarthy, an actor, in Jackson, Miss, In
the spring OF 1861.
Silver Threads Among the Cold was
written by II. p. banks, an organist, who
sold It for $40.
Put Me in My Little Bed and Come,
Birdie, Come were composed by c, A.
White and fully $50, 900 copies OF each have
been sold.
Shoe Fly, Don't solder Me-" which
was once credited TO T. Brigham Bishop,
the old minstrel. was written, according to
Whites diary, by Rollin Howard, actor and
minstrel. Some years ago when Rollin
Howard composed his song and dance he
took his production, Of which he felt very
proud, to Pond & Co., and offered to sell
It to them.
They looked II over and returned Il with
the remark. We do not publish such stun
as that Mr.. Howard went to Boston A
short time later, where he was engaged to
sing in a minstrel company. One night @.
A. White, the composer and publisher,
heard Howard and offered to publish HE
discarded song.
This is how Shoe Fly, Don't Bodder Me-
came to be printed. It soon become popu-
lar. The publisher sold 200, 900 copies ana
with the profits established the Boston
firm of White, Smith q Co.
Gathering Shells by the s~eashore.' BY
W. S. Thompson, had a sale Of over 300, 900:
Dreaming Of Home and Mother by John
P. ordway, reached a sale Of 60, 1000; Null
gan Guards by Ed Harrigan, has sold over
$4,000. and Sweet By and By by 1. P.
webster reached a sale Of over 10000
copies"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11

WEST
Lincoln, Colo. Springs,
Denver, Pueblo and
West .......n.......... 1880 pm a 4:16 pm
Colo, Texas, Cal. &
Oklahoma Flyer.......a 500 pm a $50 am
Illinois Central.
Chicago Express.........a 1920 am a $40 pm
Chicago, Minneapolis s.
St. Paul Limited la 1850 pm a sos am
Minneapolis & st. Paul
Express ................b 1870 am b10:S5 pm
Chicago Express......... a1O:35 pm
EhIunu. a MATHEMATICIAN
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11

For which an appropriation ordinance
may be passed at a meeting Of the council
after four weeks publication of this notice.
Given by order of the council.
JOHN s.. PAUL,
Attest: Mayor.
CHARLES A. SMITH.
4wks E&S City Clerk.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11

YER Rock Me to Sleep was written by
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
meeting OF the mayor and council OF the
city Of Florence. Nebraska, held on the
5th day OF May, 1909, the following estimate
war made OF the probable amount Of
money necessary to be raised In said city
for current expenses. as below specified,
during tho fiscal year beginning the first
Tuesday in May. 1902. and ending the first
Tuesday in May, 1903. which estimate is
based on the entire amount of revenue OF
said city during the last fiscal year:
tGTTNFATE or EXDENGTG
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-11

IN FAMILIES. Miss Sturdy, 2O42 Farnam.
-9S9 J10'
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30

In Idaho the Republicans have such
ticket and such platform that no com
bination the Democrats can arrange can
possibly defeat them. Statesman
The fac. that they have stolen a
considerable chunk of the democratic
platform is certainly excellent ground
for Idaho republicans to deceive
themselves upon with ideas of vic
tory-except for the fact that the peo-
pie know the republican party hiding
under democratic planks as quickly
As they do wolf in sleeps clothing.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30

Schwab, president of the steel
trust, salary one million dollars a
year. Suppose he were to receive a
proper salary-yes, make it larger
than proper salary-make him as
big man as the president of the
United States and give him $50, 900
q year-over $136 day-and it is
very plain that the steel trust must
rob the public of $3.50, 600 a year
over and above its enormous profits
IN order to meet one lone trust
msgnate's salary.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30

1t is stated the national administration
is diligently looking for an opening in the
coal strike matter through which it may
intervene. Statesman.
When wasn't a republican admin
istration found watching for an open
ing to settle strike and the presi-
dent is probably no exception. AS
soon as the opening is found troops
will be sent to put down the strike,
IS usual.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30
TWENTY YEARS.

Twenty years is a short time to
look back upon and see the remark
able advancement made in Weiser's
Fat Land. 1t is a long time to look
ahead and dream OF the wonders tina,
will be accomplished-an increase oil
= thousand year in the town alone
will not begin to tell the tale if pollt-
ical conditions permit natural re-
sources to have sway. There are
many delightful incidents and anus
ing "reminiscences ornamenting the
past twenty years and old timers can
enjoy the story of old days. There
are some orrows--enough to make
us feel human and not become to feel
that we are near akin to the angels
in possessing this delightful, happy
land. Twenty years is long enough
for the church bell to peal across the
halfwild valley that an infant is
born; to ring to the ears Of Gods
growing army that fair haired GIRL
has taken the vows OF true faith; to
gladly send circling rings of sound
across teeming land of orchards.
twittering birds and waving crops
that beautiful young woman stands
yelled at the altar beside a native
son to again peal that another child is
born and that the first child Is a
mother. 1t is time enough for such
picture, but it is short enough when
We see the sturdy form Of the pioneer
Indian fighter shrink from its good
proportions, the eagle eye grow
feeble and the raven locks turn white.
Twenty years are not much in pas
sage Of time: sometimes, but may be
much In events accomplished; il
may be much In time and little in &C.
complishment, according as the
golden hours are taken advantage of
or the gifts God gave are used lfI
thus paper, too, has been of any real
account in twenty years of human
life, sorrow and progress in this good
valley, it is a happy compensation
for any hours of darkness, or finan.
cial struggle or almost despairing
hardships which it has had to en-.
lure in common with other pioneers.
Whether Weser and Washington
county would have been the same as
is today if it had not had any pa
er during these twenty years is
natter that might be speculated upon
ut possibly admit of no definite as
,rtlon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30

Peter Hernia was hanged in New
Jersey last week for killing Barney
Kanter, butcher. From medical
standpoint this is a clear case of
strangulated hernia.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30

There is talk of railroad from
Coos Bay to Salt Lake There is
nothing said in the report about Wei
ser 80 we don't look for it to amount
to much
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30

Entered April 10. 1902, as second class matter,
postofiice at Weiser, Idaho. Act OF Congress OF
March 8, 1897.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1902-08-30
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One copy month, in advance. ...S 25
One copy one year, in advance. -. 90
Saturday or Wednesday issue alone. 70
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January-Harry Mitchell won first
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

William shipley, a prominent farmer Of
Waynesyille, Ill, has in his possession a
remarkable relic OF prehistoric man, which
he dug up on his farm while blowing re-
Gently. This relic is a large-sized spear of
pure copper. The metal is highly tenn
pered md when suspended by a cord It
gives forth a clear. ringing sound when
struck by some instrument. It is said that
this science OF tempering copper has be-
come one Of the lost arts and proves con-
elusiVely that the weapon Of warfare was
made by a race Of people which roamed
this continent long before the American
Indian. 1t is claimed that the spear
found by Mr.. Shipley has but one counter
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
There's Still a
Whole Lot TO Pick
Up Cheap.
HALF
OFF
New Years Gift Giving
Receivers Sale in
Drug Dept.
S. f. Cor. Main Floor
Odds and Ends

Macintosh Cloth Travelling Rolls for car
rying tooth and cloth brushes and comb,
toilet articles and antiseptics, manicure
sets-will hold everything you would like
to have beside you when travelling.
In spite of our enormous sales we yet
have a most attractive assortment.
Roll No. for ladies and gentlemen,
made of rubber. with pepper and salt"
satin fnish-this travelling case contains
10 pockets-it is capacious and for travel
ing necessities it is a surprise o.
in design and compactness, price ..OSC
Roll No. 2-More elegant in style than
No. /, made OF white rubber lining, satin
finish and silk ribbon for binding-has 10
pockets, sponge bag-is the cleverest
thing for travelling needs, price no
was $2.3S-New Years Gift Price. 1870
Roll No. 3-Lined with white rubber, with
changeable silk color cover, satin stitched
ribbon border and band-has the usual
number of pockets-price was y on
$3.1S-New Years Gift Price ...ASOS
A few leather travelling cases for toilet
articles-attractively nice-very acceptable
as a New Years Gift 20
up from ............. ..........'' wv
Each and every one really worth double
the money.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

the average mans ambition to see his
witticisms reprinted with credit.
oh, 1 wouldn't want to put you to so
much trouble" replied the paragrapher,
modestly. And II would delay your other
work"
Hardly at all, hardly at ALL" asserted
the exchange editor.
The ~paragrapher looked dubious, but II
wasn't until the other men in the room
laughed that he threw a paperweight at
the exchange editor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

part and that exists in an eastern museum.
The former is quite slender and, as one
END Is tapering. 1t is presumed that it vas
fashioned to mt into a handle OF wood. The
mead OF the weapon is three inches broad
and hurled by a man Of strength, would
make a wound that could hardly help from
proving fatal. The finder will probably
turn the relic over to the Wesleyan uni
Versity Of Bloomington and it will prove
a valuable addition to the museum.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Editorial Amenities.

Brooklyn Eagle: The new paragraphsr
was anxious to know how his work was
going"
See much Of my stun?" he asked OF
the exchange editor.
Some" was the reply. Want me to
cut 1t out?" The exchange editor knew OF
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
A CLEAN UP IN
Pictures and
Picture Frames
Frames Made to
Order in Our Art Dept

We have $4,000 feet of the best picture
moulding, in all the latest and up-to-date
finishes. These will have to be sold either
by the length or made up into frames, at
prices regardless OF value or cost. Mould
ing in all finishes by the length.
one-half inch wide at &c and up per II.
One inch at &c and up per IT.
One and a half inch. 4c and up per It.
2-inch, &c and up per It.
S-inch,, at &c and up per IT.
4-ineh, at SC and up per IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

A correspondent Of the Apache Weeks
Review. which is published out in Oklahoma,
Is anxious about matrimony. She asks:
W wonder why somebody don't get mar
ried- Us girls are all ready and waiting,
and the holidays are approaching and a few
weddings would be in order. We could
name quite q number Of nice gentlemen
and some handsCm me young women 10 whom
the county clerk would. for a very small
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

greWsome relic was disclosed. A letter
accompanying the package threw light on
what promised to be a mystery. An old
soldier In Mr. Browns district was wounded
during the civil war, and a few years ago
the amputaton OF his hand became neces-
sAry. He had carefully preserved It in al
cohol, and now has sent it to his congress-
man In Washington to be used as evidence
In a pension case.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

The China Times relates an extraordl-
nary case Of Chinese Justice" A Mr.. Jen
was betrothed last year to Miss Han and
paid his money to the woman's parents
A month ago he called on the parents to
have the contract fulfilled and was told
mat the promised one was the bride Of an
other. Having paid his money. he con-
sidered he was entitled to the girl and went
to her husbands house to carry her on.
but she was not at home. He then laid
his case before the magistrate. The girl
was arrested and sentenced to be "kua-ed."
the magistrate arguing: IF you are so
wicked Al 20 years Of age, at the age Of
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
The Black Diamond Expires.

The Black Diamond Express
leaves Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley
railroad. for New York. A la carte dining
car service and luxurious parlor and day
coaches.
stopover allowed at Niagara Falls on all
through tickets TO New York and Phila-
delphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

A lawyer in Canton. o.. has brought suit
against a local barber for $500 damages,
alleging that his hair was cut In a most
inartistic manner In his shop. making him
an object Of ridicule among his brethren
at the bar and his a~equaintances generally.
The lawyer fell asleep in the chair and the
bad work was done while he slumbered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

Congressman Brown Of Wisconsin last
week received In his mail a human hand,
carefully rolled up In cotton and neatly
packed. 1t was something OF a shock when.
upon opening the package In the e1pecta-
tion Of finding . Christmas present, the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

so you will be a menace TO the celestial
empire" The process Of kua-ing is very
similar to the ling-chin, or ~slicing-to-
death punishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

the remark: Can you tell me how to let
down these beastly things?" abiding to the
MANNERS Of the gun. which was at full
cock n loaded.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

fee, give the proper documents to enter
into this blissful state. Let some good
brother and sister make the start. and we
venture to say that they will come as thick
and fast as a Dakota snow"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
CLOSING OUT FURNITURE SALE.
SEVERAL ELEGANT PIECES to be PICKED UP VARIETIES to the extent of CAR

Iron Bed, $1S value, at ...... c.....1 1000
Iron Ped. 1924 value, at .........,a 1850
Iron Bed, $24 value, at ......... = 1900
Brass Beds.
Brass Bed, $43.5O value, at ....... $3.50
Brass Bed, $40 value, at 5000
Bed COuChes
Bed COuches, $3.50 value, at -. $3.50
Bed Couches, $3.50 value, at ......12.5O
Box COuChes
Box COuches, $18 value, at ......$ $1,000
Box COuches, $2O.50 value, at ......13.5O
Box COuches, SIG value, at .11.5O
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
QUAINT EnArUans or LIFE.

Walter q. Duryea. millionaire heir Of n
New York starch manufacturer. still nan
ages to get considerable enjoyment out OF
life. though he broke his neck while driving
at Oyster Bay three years ago. He Is par
alyIed below the waist. but Is now able to
cit up and physicians say that there Is a
prospect Of his yet being able 10 walk.
He recently ordered built for his oWn use
4 handsome steam yacht.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

A story which win 20 straight to the
hearts Of shooting men is told Of a clerical
gentleman who was invited to Join a shoot
Ing party. In the curse of the day the
host felt himself prodded In the back, and,
turning around. found the amiable cleric
pokins At him with the muEzle Of his gun.
and his look Of interrogation was met with
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28
Par1Or Suits.

Parlor Suit, 5-pcs., $50 value, at ..$35.OO
Parlor Suit, ,5-pcs., $50 value, at $4,000
InrlOr Suit, 5-pcs, $65 value, at 80. $500
ParlOr Suit 5.pcs, $50 value, at. $500
ParlOr Suit, 3-pes., $50 value, at. 1915
Parlor Suit 8 pes, $40 value, at ... 1880
ParlOr Suit, 3-pcs., $23.5O value, at. 1850
DreSSe.
Dresser, $40 value, at ........ ....S ITO
Dresser, $15 value, at .......... 1880
Dresser, SIS value, at .......... 1900
Dresser, $21.50 value, at ........15.O 90
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-03-14
NEWSPAPER MANS MISTAKE.
He Sent Vice President IIobnrt's Card
to . senate Instead of
His Own.

q. A Baltimore newspaper man once
came over to Washington to do some
interviewing of public men, says q
Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American. IL was
when Carrot 4. Hobart was vice presi-
dent, and he called upon hat distin-
guished New Jerseyan first. Then,
with fear and trembling. he went to
the residence of a senator who was
noted for frigidity toward representa-
tives OF the press. He Sent up his card
and expected to he sent 4 curt refusal
to be seen. What was his astonish-
ment when the lackey came down
stairs. bowed profoundly and said
that Senator So-and-SO would be down
in just a minute. and would he be so
good as to make himself at home
meanwhile. In less than that time the
statesman came down the staircase
at a pace that made the reporter fear
for the safety of his limbs.
"Ah! Mr.. Hobart. delighted to see
you" he said. aS he entered, with his
hand outstrctched. and before his eyes
had become accustomed to the dark
ened parlor. Then, of n sudden, he
drew himself up stifiy. fumbled in
his waistcnat. pulled out the card that
had been sent to him. and d~cmanded:
What do you mean by this imposi-
ton, sir?" Like lightning il flashed
on the newspaper man what had hap
pened. lie had. while in the vice pres
ident's room, inadvertently picked up
oac Of Mr.. Iiubart's cards and had
used it by mistake for one of his own.
His apologies were ample, hut the
senator could not he induced 10 for
give that thrilling dash down the slip
perry staircase simply to accommodate
q mere scribhlcr.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-03-14
POSTAGE STAMPS.

NJ the federal stamp factory 1850
pounds of gum are spread on stamps
every weekday.
The total number of Hawaiian
stamps destroyed by the post Office
department f0ots up TO u G.7s3.
Fol the new two and fyc-ccntime
stamps contemplated 10y the Swiss
government no less than 500 competi.
tive designs have been sem in.
a dealer in Washington has been
showing collectors u nice copy of the
jO-ccnt 1865, with grill covering the
entire stamp. 1t vas at length sold
for $50.
Automobile postal vans were re.
Gently introduced in Paris, where
they have given immense satisfaction
since their installation. The postal
authorities have issued orders for the
construction of five additional We.
hicl-s.
Practically everybody knows that
the single rate of letter postage in
the United States is two cents. and
the great majority arc aware Of the
fact that the single rate TO Europcar
counties is five cents. Yet il is os.
serted that ouc-fifth Of the letters
mailed from this country To Eurnpr
nave simply twO-ccnt stamps affixed
thereon. Such letters ure marked by
III" postal officials on the other side.
ana double or penalty postage col.
lcctcd from the European addresses.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-03-14
Murder Of Prisoners.

Coming up on the train from Reno
Sunday we had an interesting %convorsa-
tiCn with a discharged soldier from the
Philippines. Speaking Of taking Fill
Pine prisoners, the soldier said that
when the U. s. army wns raiding the
country, tho prisoners taken we're turn
ed over To guards who were told to :akc
a walk with them. This meant that the
prisoners were put in charge NJ "A guard
who took them Il short distance from
prisoners were a few yards from the
guards, the guards took deliberate aim
and shot them in tho back killing them.
The guards wouid then return to camp
prisoners had escaped. No questions
we're asked by the officer. In ono in.
stance a prisoner waa turned over To u
green soldier with instructions Ia take a
walk with the prisoner. The soldier did
rs ordered and after u FhorLtime return
cd to- camp with his prisoner and re.
ported to the officer. Tho soldier was
put in the guardhouse for several days
M . punishment for bringing the pris.
one back 10 camp, Tlis story was
c~orrohorated by a comraie Of the one
who told it..
II this story ~ true, McKinlcy's policy
III benevolent assimilation has dcgeuer.
utcd into tho cruel, wiltul murder Of dc.
fcnsclcss Filipino prisoners. Such q
violation ~ the rules Of civilized war.
fare is The cruelty aud hate IT the Amer.
lean J0dian transplantcd TO the Philip.
pine Islands by the government OF the
United Statcs. II cannot hc justified
and is II lasting stain upon American
civilization.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-03-14
Gathering Information.

f. II. Prentice. Division Freight
Agent, and r. l.. Calkins, one Of the
publishers OF the Pacific Coas, Miner.
are IN town gathering Information re-
gard,ng the mineral and other re.
sources Of ElSo county They called at
the INDEPENDENT office this forenoon
and were shown specimens Of marble
from Lamoille valley. They were very
much interested in them and Mr.. Prem
tice took Sc veral specimens which he will
label and send 10 San Francisco To he
placed on exhibition.
A few weeas ago Mr.. Crane brought ii
slab Of the marble to this office with the
request that we take il Ia Reno and
have it polished. The slab WAS over
two feet long md fully one foot in
width and about ~ incrcs thick and
weighed about forty pounds. IL was
taken to MIR. McCormick's shop in Reno
and polished. When lie turned it over
to us last SATURDAY, it vas "a beauty
We indiscreetIy showed it to Mr..
Prentice Sun lay morning and he took
1t and locked it up i'll his q lice. 1t will
be labeled and placed on exhibition in
San Francisco.
Mr.. Calkius is making "a tour OF the
State writing mp its for pub
LEGATION in the Pacific Coast Miner.
Mr.. Prentice distributes the Miner
among railroad agents III the large
cities and III this way the resources and
possibilities OF the Stat" arc brought to
,le attention Of capitalists. As the
work Mr.. Calkius is doing cannot fail Ia
benefit the State, the IEpErEHrENT
bespeaks Tor him Il cordial reception 10y
our people.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-03-14
..Ir.s MoRGAN.s.'.

| came to a mill b! the river side,
a half mile long and nearly as wide.
With IA forest OF stacks and an army OF
men.
Toiling at furnace and shovel and pen.
what a most magnificent plantr cried;
And Il man with "a smudge on his face
replied:
Its Morgan's.'
| entered a train md rode all day
On a regal coach. and right OF way
Which reached it's arms all over the land
In a system too large to understand.
"a splendid property this!- | cried:
And Il man with a plate on his hat
replied:
lite Morsnn's."
l sailed on Il great ship trim and true,
From pennant to keel, from cabin t.
crew;
And the ship was one Of n monster fleet,
4 tirst.class navy could scarce compete.
What n beautiful craft she is!- | crled;
And Il nan with akimbo legs replied:
Its Morgan's."
[ dwelt i'll a nation filed with pride;
Her people were many, her lands we're
wide;
Her recor III war and science and art
Proved a greatness OF muscle and mind
and heart.
What IL grand old country it ISL cried;
And Il man with his chest in the air
replied:
SITS Morgan's.7
I went to Heaven. Tie jasper walls
lowered high and wide. and the golden
halls
Shone bright beyond. But a strange
new mark
was over the gate, viz: private Park "
why. what Is the meaning of this?7 |
cried;
And a saint with a livery on replied:
Ats Morgan's.-
| went to the only place left. ~I1l take
\ nance on the boat on tue birthstone
lake;
Or perhaps | MAJ be allowed To sit
On the griddled tioOr OF the bottumless
pitt"
But Il leering lout, with horne III his
face.
Cried ont as lie torked me OFF the place:
Its Morgan's."
Philadelphia Record.