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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

anchors. Between the three mssts zinc
coated copper ropes, consisting of eight
twisted wires, are stretched as air con-
ductors. The ropes are fastened to the
masts by brass hooks. with light glass i'm
sulators.
The electric energy required is furnished
by so-called tread dynamo" mounted
upon a sort of stationary bicycle with a
light seat for the man, who keeps the ma
chine going with his feet. The weight of
this dynamo is fortysfour pounds. The'
electric energy can also be supplied by
a portable storage battery. For the trans
portation of the complete wireless telegraph
station with a tread dynamo ten men are
required; eleven men where a storage bat
terry is used. The net weight Of a COM
plete station with tread dynamo is 40
pounds; If a storage battery is used, sos
pounds. So far these stations, on account
Of the limited height of the masts, can
only be operated on level lands from fifteen
to sixteen miles, but they can be easily
moved, are quickly put up, and work with
certainty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
DR.. BuII Needed tbe Mone%

When DR.. Bull, the now famous specialist.
began the practice of medicine as a youne
man, he numbered among his first patients
certain Mr.. Darlie of Woonsocket, r. I.
Tor time the young physician treated his
patient successfully for very painful
tumor on the neck
One day the doctor called 10 inquire after
his patients progress. Although assured
that the latter was enjoying health he had
never known before. he at once assumed an
air OF the greatest concern and advised a
speedy operation
But" said the astonished convaIesoent Il
broadcast Scotch. ''dinna We tell me yourself
an operation wasna necessary! I'm ceelin'
better than haze twa year gone, an Wha'
dye want 10 cut me moo fur?"
The physician hesitated a moment, then
resumed, embarrassedly; "weI, you see,
my good man. 1 need the money"
''oh,' said the patient. much relieved III
it's the siller we're after, a right I was
afeared We war oweranxious for the expert
ence."-Hartford Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
what Gave Him His hearings.


He was a big, black. good hearted, old
negro, stranded near Boston, and he had
decided. after considerable ''cogitation," to
work his way back to the south, where he
would feel more at home. In Boston, in
Springfield, in Hartford, in New Haven
II was always the same. When he rang a
bell and asked for work and bite to eat
the answer usually was. I'm very sorry
but there's not thing to be done here to-
day" There were occasional exceptions,
OF course, or uncle could never have got
on, but the thing INST to be counted upon
was pleasing politeness coupled with moth
ing else.
At last the old man left New York and
then Philadelphia behind, and one day
found himself In Baltimore. His knowledge
Of geography was NIL. but he thought he
ought soon TO be getting into do souf,"
and with that hope at heart rang the bell
to fine house on Charles street. The door
was opened by the host himself, who, after
an instants survey OF the figure before
him, blurted out:
why. yo' --- black rascal How dare
yo' ring this bell? Get or NAH steps this
secon', befo' I brek 20 haidv
Deed I WILL boss deed I WILL" came
the hurried answer Il wuz on'y lookin
fer a bite to eat, boss"
"a bite to eatl' repeated the other
An don't 20 know yet whar to go for all
yo' want? Get yo'self round back, an
they'd feed 70 full-but cyart yo' Rood-for.
nothin' black carcass on these steps, say
And as uncle went around to the side
door he raised his hands TO heaven. and
with tears of rejoicing running down his
furrowed cheeks, said:
Dress de Lord! rs back agin among
nah own folks!"-Earper's Weekly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
A Little Jiu Jitsu.


Frederick, the youngest son OF the family,
although just in his twenties, had entered
the sophomore class In college, relates
Youths Companion. He was regular and
faithful in writing to his parents, and when,
near the middle of his first six months,
period of more than two weeks elapsed
without their having heard from him, they
became uneasy. They were on the point
Of sending telegram Of inquiry when they
received the following note. written in a
cramped and almost illegible hand:
Dear Mother: have been pretty busy
Of late and have not had time to write
Harry Jenkins and 1 had some fun the
other evening hazing new student. Harry
has been in the hospital nearly week
but is about well now. got off a great
deal easier All that happened to me was
broken finger and a sprained ankle.
am writing this with my left hand. The
doctor says will be as good as ever ir
few weeks. With much love,
FREDERIC"
Up. s.-The student we hazed is a Jap
anese."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

The Russian styles are not discarded
with the boys dresses, but remain 10 form
a part OF the suit with trousers or knick-
erbockers. The style is simple and refined.
closing. as It does on the side, Il eliminates
any neck fnishings, such as collars and
ties. The sleeve has a box pleat, extend
ing from shoulder 70 cum, and provision is
made for an elastic or shirr string at the
lower edge OF the blouse. The back is
plain, but may be decorated with a yoke
II desired. For an every day blouse that
Is easily made. the Russian blouse is
recommended. The only trimming neoes-
sary is the facing which outlines the clos
ing. Serge and cheviot are the best among
the woolens for blouse OF this kind. The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

Of the Hartford Press. in the early eos, he
was accustomed 70 write his editorials upon
the war with such fervid haste that ali con-
siderasion Of handwriting was banished
from his mind.
One day a typesetter left the composing
room and appeared at the editors desk.
Mr.. Warner" he said 'Ive decided to
enlist in the army"
With mingled emotions OF pride and re-
sponsibility, Mr.. Warner replied that il
pleased him that the man felt the cali to
duty.
''oh, It isn't that" said the truthful com,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

LOUIS promoters are actively
q pushing plans designed TO convert
the current OF the Missouri river
into electrical current for the
liz WI various uses Of the city.
80 yIan contemplated by the engineers
In charge is to build a canal connecting
the Missouri river with the Merrimac river,
between st. Adams and Glencoe, a distance
of eight miles. In width, depth and flow
the proposed canal resembles much the
Chicago drainage channel. The estimates
Of the engineers, which are being followed,
provide for a channel seventy-five feet
vide and from fifteen to twenty feet deep.
Between the two rivers there is a fall OF
forty feet, but the canal plans provide for
a fall In the canal channel Of but one foot
TO the mile, with an actual fall at the
Glencoe terminus Of about thirty-five feet.
IL is estimated that there viii be a flow
OF 5000 cubic feet per second through the
canal and that the amount of electrical
energy which can be generated at tho
power plant will be practically unlimited.
The preliminary plans provide for tho
construction of a power plant which will
furnish 75O0-horse power, which, it is said,
will be used by the Union Light and Power
company. IL is estimated that by water
power electricity can be generated for use
In the city OF st. Louis at "A cost Of less
than one-half Of cent per klowatt
II is known that at least one-third Of
the land required for the right-of-way has
been purchased outright by the interested
parties, and that options for the complete
route are now in the hands Of the st. Louis
promoters. The site OF the power station
at Glencoe has also been definitely secured.
The estimated cost Of the project Is
s3.5OOO0O.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
TerseIy Told Tales Both Grim and Gay

to be operated upon. When she had cut
them to her satisfaction and returned the
bibs, IL was the Doctors turn.
Now" said he, you must do me good
turn ALSO
"Yes that WILL doctor. What can it
be?"
well, you have something about you
which lie deal too long. and which causes
me no end of trouble, and ! should like to
see II shorter"
Indeed, dear sir, will not hesitate.
What is it? Here are the scissors; use them
as you please"
"Come, them" said the sturdy divine;
Tid-Blts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
Two Minds with same Thought.

A taciturn man went into a barber shop
the other day aud began by pulling out OF
his pocket card on which was written;
mo; I do not wish to have my nair cut.
l want 10 be shaved. do not require any
brilllantine or crimpoline or anything else
ending In Inc Nor do I wish 10 he singed
or shampooed. All I want is to be shaved
in perfect silence"
The barber read the document and then
pointed TO notice on the wall. which ran;
The proprietor begs to apologies co his
customers for not entering into conversa-
tiou with them, as he is deaf and dumb
Chicago Inter Ocean
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

Portable wireless telegraph stations are
now manufactured OF such light weight
that carts or wagons are no longer needed
for their transportation, the parts being
carried by the men. While with stations
moved by wagons the air conductors are at
tached to balloons or kites, with portable
stations they are attached to steel masts.
These masts, three In number, can be
pushed together like telescope, and are
the nabout 121h feet long, but can easily be
pulled out to a length of thirty three feet
Owing to their light weight which for one
mast, inclusive of braces and wire rope,
is only forty-four pounds, they can be put
up in short order. They are supplied at
the foot with cast-iron ground plates, and
twice steadied, in three directions, by
means OF wire ropes fastened to ground
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

with alcohol and new film Is adjusted.
The first experiments were made with pic
lures printed directly upon the nail. which
had been treated with nitrate of silver,
but the picture was too permanent, and as
the nail grew out the necessary trimming
resulted In the gradual elimination OF the
subjects most unromantic ending to a
pretty conceit. Now the idea has been so
perfecteR by a fashionable photographer
that the print is applied within fifteen
minutes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
Quite Too Long.

An old woman of his flock once called
upon DR.. gill with grievance. The doc
tors neckbands were too long for her ideas
Of ministerial humility, and, after long
harangue on the sin of pride, she intimated
that she had brought pair of scissors with
her and would be pleased If her dear pastor
would permit her to cut them down 10 her
notions of propriety.
The doctor not only listened patiently,
but handed over the offending white bands
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
ThumhnaiI Photograph.

Under the thumb" has become on top of
tho thumb in London, where some of the
young women of the ultra smart set have
taken to wearing the portrait Of their
fiances on the thumb nail. The photo
graphs are made upon toughened gelatin
film and are fastened to the nail by the
use of bichromated gelatin, which becomes
insoluble upon exposure to the light.
The film is fairly durable and lasts for q
week or ten days, when it is soaked on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

where JnfallibiIity Failed.
DIR. Daniel Murphy, the Roman Catholic
archbishop of Tasmania, who recently ceie-
brated his 91st birthday and the diamond
jubilee Of his episcopate, once made lest
that amused the late Pope Leo. At the close
of a farewell audience in the early sos the
pope said: "WelI, brother, 1 suppose this
is the last time we shall meet in this
world" But in the early 9Os DR.. Murphy
turned up again at the Vatican reminded
Pope Leo of his pessimistic prophecy, .and
added: $50 you see you are not 7nfallible
after ALL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

posed Mr.. Riley should give a reading.
The two men had as their guide a col
ored Janitor who was quite laxative Mr..
Riley observed that the janitor made use
of long words of whose meaning he was
ignorant. So the poet determined to have
a little fun with him.
All at once Mr., Riley began to sniff the
atmosphere critically. 1T seems to me.
Jim" he said sternly, that the acoustics
in this place are pretty bad"
why, boss" said the janitor reproach-
fully, "Yo' shore must be mistaken; l
don't smell anything. success Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
Hints on Latest Fashions

For the accommodation of readers of Ths
Bee these patterns. which usually retail at
from Is to so cents each, will be furnished
at the nominal price OF 10 cents. A supply
is now kept at our once. 80 those who
wish any pattern may set 1t either by call
ing OF enclosing 10 cents. addressed Pat
tern Department, Bee. Omaha"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
Electricity Aiyakens India.


An electrical awakening in India is sup
plementing the hydroelectric stations at
Mysore, the largest in southern Asia, with
big plants in the Puniab. The power Is
to be generated on the Bari canal and
transmitted over a distance Of seventy
miles to Lahore and 100 miles to Amritsar.
Coal at these cities now costs from s. to
Sc per ton, so that the low price at which
electric power will be supplied is expected
to lend great interest to industrial enter
prises at Lahore and Amritsar. Another
London association has been formed to de-
velop hydraulic power in the Jumna river
and to transmit electric power to Delhi,
14O miles distant, and possibly to Simla, IS
miles distant in the opposite direction.
.
Electricity in Household Utilities.
The devices which are now on the market,
or, at least, coming on the market, through
which the electric energy is applied for
household purposes, are highly interesting
II for no other reason than the lavish inge-
nuity which they represent. Chief among
them are those which represent the CONVEX
sion of the electrical energy into heat 1t is
believed that the electric cooking utensils
which have been regarded as a too expen-
sive luxury" will soon be recognized as an
economy lhere is no stoNe' range OF Iur-
mace needed to cook by electricity. The Sc
cret is in each utensil-coffee pot, boiler, tea
pot or chatting dish. A coil of resistance
wire at the point where the heat is desired
to be generated is practically all there is to
1t. BY displacing a bulb and connecting on
the wire from the utensil all that remains
to be done is to turn on the heat just as the
light is turned on. The cooking may be
done in the kitchen, parlor, bedroom or
bathroom-wherever 1t pleases one. The
electric chatting dish and coffee urn on the
dining table have come to be almost COM
mon. And in some new apartment houses
an entire outfit for cooking by electricity
has been installed in the 'kitchenettes, -
which places, on account of the penurious-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
Couldn't smell Anything wrong.

AMEs wHITCoMB RILEY, in
company with the gentleman who
used to manage his lecture tours,
was once examining a hall in a
town In Ohio where II was pro-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
where InfaIIibiIity Failed.

positor but I'd rather be shot than set
your copy"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10

T. LOUIS promoters are actively
pushing plans designed to convert
the current Of the Missouri river
into electrical current for the
,.o ,-tr,,g ,,e,a ~ thc aItx
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-10
The star md the CynIc.

up. s-The student we hazed is a Jal
anese."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25
keighboss. After All

The wealthy man had told hs visitor
who was sollci Ing for foreign mlasions that
be preferred 10 help the heather Iext door
want what | give 10 bensht NJ nslghboYa
said be. Toe Philsdslphls Pubic Ledger
says The visitors fscs took on = look u
mild Inspiration.
Whom Do ycu regard ~ your reishbori
he asked.
Why, those Afourd me.
ID you mean those ~bose lard bins
yous'
well-yes,
How mach latd do you holdf
Ab3ut I've hundred acres.
And hox far through The earth do you
lbhk ytu owuf
Why, I've n.yer thoughl Of that before,
ba, | suppose Own halfway down.
Paeisely, said the MAJ who WAS solicit
log AID, with an air u calm triumph. I
supp ,se you do, snd want this money for
your ne'ghbors q. the other tide Of the
xorld-ihe men whose land sdjoins yoss
ut the bottom.
You're ready reckoner, said the MILLION
sire, dryIy, ba, he drew his check.book TO-
ward him.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25
VOLUME XLVlI.

lie ihlss' he, a,lesp upstairs, tho msI.
reminded.
True.
Mft spsnslsr a, ciacd to rl.s n. She
ea'i'd the tramp to The litchen ard 40, be.
fore Lim nice little luncs. She lef, him
moment, and when abe returned there va,
nothing saahle 10 sight.
Au spansler hardly roslc,d tia yorscl.
ty' IL ycu'il come with me and b,lrg that
bucket III show you what cleaning want
done, she sail. At the top of the stairs she
ra'1d hcr nrser and whispered, "Now re-
member not to make noise and wake my
husband That's bis room.
Don't the gentleman fecI able TO como
down to luaeh tbs tramp asked.
lie suspects something thought Mrs.
SpsnglnF, She said No. III send some.
thits up to him byyoa, Come back with
me,
Hurrisdly .he losd,d q tray with q mis-.
cellsneoos assortment Of cold provisions
from the ice'box, Including \ bottle Of gin.
ger ale. Set II down gently outside, she
directed, II he wakes, As he may any mo-
ment now. h.'il flad Il when he opens tho
door.
The tramp vent upstairs with tho tray.
Mrs. spsrgler cat In the psrlor and lis,en.
cd, For an hour she heard nothing but tho
sound OF gentle swabbtg, Then the tramp
appeared, pail 10 one hsud, and In the other
An empty tray.
Whi exclaimed Mrs, Spsngler.
He ate the luuch, explained the tramp,
not'ceing the direction OF her gaze. He
sAid he'd t'y to get another nap.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25
scolding s OF to Mu sic.

10 one Of the beer gardens 4 brass band
was playing what purporied to DO q Wag.
merriam selection with positively deafenlng
effect. The good.natured people around
the tables had wisely abandoned all effort
at conversation. Not 20 with one woman,
a shrewish'looking person, who was lean
Ing over a table shaking her finger at her
husband and doing her hest to make him
hear the abuse that she was eydnr 'ly hurl.
ing at him Suddenly,with one grand blarc,
the music stopped and the woman's voice,
pitched In veritsble scream WAS heard
You bale headed, sour faced idiot, m
Checked by her own student tones, she
looked about her in CONSERVATION. Not so
the husband. He was calloused D. abuse.
Picking up his stein, he looked at hid wlfo
and growled
Shut up til the band starts again.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25
A Piece OF Tho Towns Mind.

About fifty years ago Justice william II.
Spear was a wei. known lawyer In Ply
mouth, Massachusetts,. He took deep In
tcrest In the affairs Of the community, and
bis acquaintance with parliamentary usage
lifted him above those who simply vote
others into office. Az nearly as might be,
be was the "Town Mind" to use the largo
phrase invented by the forefsthers.
10 this character Judge Spear never fall
ed 10 attend town meeting and rarely failed
TO speak with force and clear intention, but
on one occasion he fsltered unexpectedly
in setting the little slate In motion. He
rose in the house Of freedom with all his
accustomed dignity,and began with author-
ity:
lam not here, Mr.. Moderator
He hesitated moment, then began again.
am not here, sir
Again he paused, snd 10 the iilence
young man In the assembly cried out;
Tell Us where you are, then
Fifty years ago 1t was considered inde-
corous for young man 20 take an active
part 10 the proceedings Of the town meet
ing, He was there to vo'e,--silently,
and was expected to restrain The speech OF
his deep, attentive mind. No wonder, then
that Judge Spar turned upon he auda-
cious speaker with mighty fro oVn
lam not here. sir, he tbubdsred, "to ba
barked at by every puppy that erawls into
the town house ~
Then, turning to the moderate, Judge
Spear proceeded ~ usual to regulate the
calendar OF the town year.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25
How Sho Won Out.

She was busy holding one end of ibe sofa
down and be the other, and for seventeen
consecutive seconds silence had resigned
supreme. Then he said
wonder II any girl ever really did pros
pose during leap year,
don't know, replied his fair companion,
but I'm sure no girl would do such thing
unless she was obliged to.
Several more silent seconds passed.
Um-yes, he said. hadn't thought OF
1t In that light.
And I'm sure, she continued, a. she NOV.
ed over and laid her hand softly on his
arm, you would never permit girl to hum
iliate herself In that manner, would your
Why--er-l-that 10, Of course not, he
s'urme.tl,
Toe 'ce virg been broken, the rest was
q o., ana five minutes later they were en-
gassd il looking up the advertisements Of
f-ms that 81 II furniture on the installment
plan.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25
Mr.. Spangles's Appetite.

The tramp was old and meek 10 manner
and the belated ironing was as mncb A. the
maid could manage without any house.
cleaning. SO, although Mrs. Spspgler felt
nervous about admlttinga strange and rag
ged man to the house when her husband
was absent, she told the msn to come 10
snd che would see what she could nod ~
him to do. The Chicago News relates the
experiences of an al xious day.
Mp. spspgler sssumed a confident air
md pointed cut the rugs that were 10 be
beaten.
The man picked them up with an air 90
fuspiciousy civil, 90 ubnaturAlIy meek,
that Mrs. spaDgler's alarm Increased, ard
che hastily resolved upon roundsbout inti'
N 'da,ion,
D)n't make . noise H. you can heip II, ,hs
I'd. BE bad rot made sound. I'm afraid
you wake my husband. Hii room 10 ., ,ts
had OF the stsirs, and be sleeps very
lightly.
~ be careful, nam, nid the tramp
Does the gentleman work'nigh,tf
Emo, replied Mrs. spspgler, TO whom
con, ey iag false impressions was strArge.
Bu.--be Was up late last night.
The tramp went At bls task with energy,
AID ~hen 1t was completed Mrs. spangle'
st lin clesring Windows. BY noon The
dow tsis psnes were Ike Ike erystais,
A. the came time Afs. sp,ngef hsd mls.
slYipgs. Toere was CLEAN 10 the mih's
eyes she did dot like. SIN, she consulted
with the maid on the sdyl,abIli,y Of giving
him luhcb and retaining him for tbs up.
stairs woodwork.
Tbs maid thought I. would be al ilfh,.
he don't l)ok like bad man, she ssid.
But with Mr.. Spangier away
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-05-25

George will return before sundewn. Any.
way, everything 10 all right now.
III run ahead and turn the motor. #ald
Dnnhsm. Good ~, Miu Goldle.
Good ay, sir.
Az he put his foot on The step of tho car
be paused aud smillngly pstted the polist
ed body.
The good old doctor asserts that you aud
| did good work this afternoon, my friend,
he softly murmuted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-07-25
The Duke Of kiIIior.nkie.p

John Drew's play. THE Duke Of Kill
hcrankie." written by Captain Robert
Marshall of London, author of several
ether successful productions, is already
popular. as it well deserves. The play
VIII undoubtedly prove the most sue
cessful that Mr. Drew has appeared in
for many years 1t is now at the En-
pire theater.
The Duke Of KilIicrankie" has had
4 seven months run in London and Is
one OF the few plays essentially Eng
hsh that have in their original form
won the unqualified approval of the
American plAygoing public and critics.
John Drew IL ably assisted by Ferdt-
nand GOttschalk. Margaret Dale and
Fanny Breugh- Their respective roles
are just the sort that give talented peo-
pie opportunities to score telIingly and
which IN clumsy hands fall SO hard that
thay crack the boards
The story Of the play has a charm
highly accentuated by unerrinR and nm
hesitating Interpretation.