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Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

The late General Fftzhugh Lee had a
large fund OF wartime anecdotes. He
used 10 tell this one: On account of the
shifting of officers to replace losses, a
young Irish captain was given command
OF a raw troop OF volunteers who were
under fire for the first time. Their hap
tism must have unnerved the recruits, for
they never budged at the command TO
charge. second command likewise being
disobeyed 10 their leaders, stupeficatlon, he
rode along the line glaring sproschfully
at his men and demanded sarcastically.
what ails you fellows. anyhow Dye
want TO live foreyer2"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

There is only one telephone company in
Washington" remarked another member OF
the cabinet
"Organize a government company" coolly
replied the secretary. and he proceeded to
unfold his scheme, together with careful
estimates of the cost, the saving to be
made etc. 1t never became necessary for
the government to construct its own line.
The local company saw the point and low
cred its rates to suit Mr.. Morton's ideas.
Tom Reed and His Collars.
Among the prominent men of New Eng
land there was none, perhaps, who wore a
larger collar than Tom Reed One hot day
in the summer of 1901 Reed was in Ports
mouth and having, TO walt over for train.
he decided 10 make an impromptu toilet,
changing his collar, etc. So he hed himself
- the nearest haberdashers and began a
general survey of the collars displayed in
the store. Waited on, sir?" queried one of
the clerks. mot yet" responded Reed, and
then added: Il would like a collar" What
size?" piped the clerk Size %" answered
Reed. I'VE don't keep collars so large, but
I think you may be accommodated at the
store just around the corner" Reed found
the store around the corner to be a hair
ness shop.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
England

England.
Helen Maude. Mabel Electa and Annie
Laura are their names, and from their
earliest recollection they have been as in
separable almost as though they had been
born triplets
The wedding party entered the parlor.
preceded by two clergymen and four ush-
ers. Then came Miss Helen, with Pearl
J. Skilton; Miss Mabel. with Morton r.
Chapman, and Miss Annie, with Edward ].
Ranslow. Three distinct ceremonies were
performed. The parents of the three bride
grooms were present.
The brides wore gowns exactly alike, OF
white silk trimmed with duchesse lace and
cut without trains. The bridal party drove
to the railroad station together, where
their first separation took place, eaci
couple going in a different direction fol-
the honeymoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Snakes in Cyclone Cellar.


II there is any place where q Kansas man
wants to feel free from intrusion It is in
his cyclone cellar, The Kansas City Jour-
nal relates how the family OF John Moore,
in northern Comanche county, went to
their place of refuge from a tornado the
other night only to find they had got into
a cave barefooted with rattlesnake. The
interior of the cave was in complete dark
ness, when the inmates were startled by
hearing the unmstakable sound made by
a rattler Mr. Moore hastily struck match
and by its faint glimmer saw the snake in
the attitude of striking. The match went
out and the family began to scream, An
other match was lighted. and the snake was
still visible and rafting furiously. Then
Mr.. Moore made flying leap for the steps.
jumping over the snake, opened the door
and secured pitchfork. Then, while his
wife held match, he killed the rattler.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

Throughout his three years service In the
United States senate Senator Kittredge OF
South Dakota has consistently and persist
emily maintained the reputation which pre-
ceded his going to Washington OF being Tho
silent man" For years he has demon
strated his belief In the old saw that Isl
lence is golden" though he has at COM
mand the power Of exquisite expression.
The senator does not crave the reputation
of being an orator. but a few evenings ago
he astonished some OF his most intimate
friends. A body of visiting students
from Norway were entertained at
his home town OF Sioux Falls
and the senator delivered short address.
His subject was South Dakota" and he
treated it in a mastery fashion. rousing his
hearers to great enthuC'asm by the terse-
ness and fine vigor OF his utterances.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Tom Reed and His Collars,
Getting Their Attention.

DR.. ]. Bond Littig, senior professor Of
the New York College Of Dentistry, has
original and decidedly clever views as to
how to catch and hold the attention Of
the Gotham cOllegian, says the New York
World.
There is no use trying to Overawe the
up-to-date New York youth" he remarked
the other day. Such tactics may or may
not succeed with students in rural colleges,
but young Manhattan is a law unto him
self. Many professor has gone down
TO failure because he didn't or wouldn |
understand this.
Il remember particularly restive class
of embryo students 10 whom l was lee
turing not long ago. II was difficult to
catch their full attention. and as the lee
ture was important l decided on a rather
peculiar appeal. I stopped the discourse
for the moment and said:
Gentlemen. am not perhaps as young
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

In the fall of 1866 ]. A. Ware & Co. opened
a banking Office at the northwest corner OF
Thirteenth and Farnam streets The orig
inal firm consisted Of j. A. Ware. Posey S.
Wilson and John w. Hugus. This institu-
ton was later known as the State Bank of
Nebraska. to be finally changed to the
Merchants National bank, now one of the
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Expedient of n Pioneer.

The Omaha National bank was organized
July 2, 1866, Ezra Millard, formerly OF the
Barrows. Millard & Co. bank, being the
first president. The original directors were
Ezra Millard r. A. Brown, Joseph N. Field,
s. 8. Caldwell. ]. j. Brown, Thomas Martin
and A. J. Simpson. Senator Milard now
president of the bank, entered the institu-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Quaint Features of Current Life

condition Of the throat and bronchial tubes
was due to particles of hair, which became
imbedded in the tissues worked them
selves into the flesh and caused liberation
to follow.
His suffering for several weeks before
his death was intense. and his screams
during the severe paroxysms OF pain could
be heard throughout the neighborhood.
Crawford was GO years old, and had been
a resident OF New Albany nearly all his
life.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Curious and Romantic Capers OF Cupid

in that city. One Of the other passengers
said that 1t being a holiday no license
would be issued unless by authority of
Governor Hoch. This declaration was in
dorsed by all the conspirators. so when the
countryman reached Wichita he appealed
TO the governor. who was there. Governor
Hoch Joined in the joke and gave the
young man the following written on his
personal card:
ITO the Probate Judge of sedgwick
County and Whom 1t May Concern: All
laws which in any way interfere with the
marriage Of this young man. the bearer,
on this date are hereby declared null and
void. f. w HOCH,
Governor of Kansas"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

their absence A male bass weighing two
pounds attacked another one that weighed
two and one-half pounds and finally killed
it. The male bass made a nest in tho
aquarium and when the other fish came
near the fight began. The water fairly
boiled with the fish darting hither and
thither and inside OF ten minutes every I'm
and the tail of the larger bass were torn
of by the smaller one. After that the
smaller fish frequently caught the larger
one in its mouth and broke its bones. In
a short time the cripple turned over and
died This is the third bass that has been
killed by the two-pound fish.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Novelty in wedding Reception.

A new social experiment was tried in New
York the other day and apparently met
with success. The bride at a large wedding
did not live in that city. Her very con.
servative family, which has lived for years
in home on the Hudson, shuddered at the
idea of a wedding reception in restau-
rant. 1t happened that house on Fifth
avenue owned by friend of the family
was for rent. 1t was completely furnished
So It was rented for the day and there the
wedding reception was held in the e.,clu-
siveness of a handsome home which might
have belonged to the family.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

A young countryman was on his way to
Wichita, Kan, on Decoration day. and con-
fded to some mischievous fellow travellers
that he intended getting a marriage license
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Three si.ters the brides.

lHE three pretty daughters OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Henry Gillette
of Waterbury. Conn, were mar
ried on the 24th inst. at the first
triple wedding ever held in New
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Precautions in Those Times.

Precautions In Those Times.
Henry w. Yates is the other man who
has helped make the year 1868 one to reckon
from in considering the history of local
banks. Mr. Yates is we'll known, through
out the west particularly and the country
in general, as a financier and an authorita-
tive writer on financial subjects. He came
to Omaha in 1861 and in 1868 entered the
service OF kountze Bros, bankers, at the
northwest corner of Twelfth and Farnam
streets. at which location Mr.. Yates now
presides chief officer of the Nebraska
National bank. With some business ex-
perience to rely on, he was employed as
confidential clerk and cashier by the
Kountze brothers. During 1868 Kountze
Bros. organized the First National bank
two doors east of the present location of
the Nebraska National bank. After nine
teen years service with the Kountze Bros
and the First National bank. Mr.. Yates
in the spring of 1882, with A. E. Touzalin,
organized the Nebraska National bank
Mr.. Yates tells some interesting reminis-
cences of the days that have passed.
For years at the old bank" says Mr..
Yates gold dust was the chief considera-
ton in banking circles. The miners from
Colorado. Montana and Idaho would bring
in their dust in buckskin bags. After blow
ing the sand out of the dust we would
weigh It and pay the miners in various
forms OF tender principally Iowa, Missouri,
Indiana and Ohio state bank notes. Every
evening we would save the sweepings from
the bank floor to get the gold dust that
might have dropped. When a sufficient
accumulation Of the dust had been bought
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

It is. But few men Of those days realized
what a future Omaha had. other places
nearby apparently had better start, but
have since been lost in the running. In
the carly days of my banking experience
banking consisted principally of land war
rants and gold dust and paying taxes for
nonresldents besides writing insurance"
M. Barlow says his first duties in the
bank of Barrows, Millard &, Co were what
ever came to hand. He climbed gradually
and surely. staying at the same location
for forty-two years, being still at the old
stand as president of the United States
National bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

Milton T, Barlow, the only organizer
of the United States National bank now
alive, began his chosen profession in 1853
with the firm of Barrows, Millard & Co..
at the same corner where the United States
National bank is now located and of which
institution Mr.. Barlow has been president
since 1887. Speaking of the early days,
Mr. Barlow said one day last week:
when l dropped into the firm of Bar
rows, Millard & Co, in 1868, Mr.. Ezra MIL
lard was at the time alone in the bank,
c. w. Hamilton, then the bookkeeper, was
in Missouri buying corn with which to
fill government contracts, while S. S. Cald-
we'll was in the east to be married. To
get an idea of what constituted banking in
those days it must be remembered that
Nebraska did not raise enough corn with
which to il government contract calling
for 10000 bushels; besides there were no
railroads, packing houses and other in
dustries that today make banking what
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02
Fish Fight to the Death

4 CROWD OF people in Peru. Ind,
witnessed a fight to death be-
i tween two black bass in an
= aquarium in the show window OF
y the store of Jones g. Beck, during
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02


In behalf of Tom Dennison in his
IW&aY recent trial at Red Oak, was born
- and reared in Iowa. He is a clas-
steal scholar, having received from the state
university of Iowa the degrees of master
OF arts and master of laws cumlaude.
While at the university ne took highest
rank in the art of public speech. He rep
resented Iowa In the national Oratorical
contest and won prizes in eXtemporaneous
debate. Although one of the youngest men
In the practice of law, he is considered one
of the leading lawyers of the state. He has
wide reputation lecturer and after
dinner speaker. His recent argument in
the Dennison case was considered a mas
terpiece for logic. beautiful diction and
stately oratory.
Prayer aud POuItice.
The late Joseph jefferson was suddenly
taken i'll while visiting at the home of a
friend. The wife of the gentleman whose
Hospitality he had enjoyed became alarmed
over his condition, and, being of a relig-
ious turn OF mind wished 20 instill in the
mind OF the actor her belief in the necessity
for spiritual contemplation. A call to his
room for the purpose of applying a poultice
gave her the much desired opportunity
Mr. Jefferson" she said, nervously shift
ing the poultice from one hand to the other,
FOR your sake. for the sake of your friends,
your family, IL would like to pray for
you" The actor listened attentvely. and
his answer came slowly. Yes, madam, -
he said. you may-for my sake, for your
sake. for everybody's sake. but for heaven $
sake put on the poultice."
-
Morton Scared Telephone Company.
Secretary Morton entered the ca abinet on
Ju ie "a, 1904. and at the meeting on August
he submitted a proposition which startled
his colleagues and horrlhed certain capt.
tslists in Washington For years the local
telephone service unrestricted by competl-
ton. had been charging the government for
several thousand telephones at rates which
Mr.. Morton regarded as extrsvagant. A.
the cabinet meeting he brought the subject
TO the attention OF the presideb
What are YOU going TO do about it7
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

w. EGAN, Logan, Ia,
who made the closing argument
in behalf of Tom Dennison in his
recent trial at Red Oak, was born
and reared In Iowa. He Is q claS-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-02

Gated at the northwest corner and the
latter at the southwest corner OF Twelfth
and Farnam streets.
While both of the banks referred to had
been established at the locations mentioned
some years prior to 1868, that year stands
out in the banking annals of the city as a
red letter one, in that the first national bank
to be organized in the state was established
that year and that two men, now at the
head of two of Onaha's banks. began their
banking careers here at that time.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
New Advertisements.

Cooke, the shoe man, is advertising
a twenty per cent. discount on ali
shoes and hosiery for the next fifteen
days. Read his ad in this paper.
F. J. storck, the popular butcher,
has a new ad in today's paper. This
market has a reputation for nice, ten
der, juicy meats.
WIN. Branagan has new ad today,
telling the people about his gents fur.
nishing house. Read it.
Il. Schmidt & Co. have a new ad to-
day. This firm has just received an
other car Of buggies and surries.
Graham Bros. have new ad talk IL
the Berald today, about dressing well
Hodges has special announcement
In their space today. Read the ad.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
Association Notes.

Over fifty Of the members needed to
bring the membership up to the 1000
m3rk have been secured and the work.
er: have not yet begun the good work.
Lt p expected that during the next
week the active work will begin in
eenest and get more systematized.
Lj&e Of men who are not members
Of The association at this time are in
th5 hands Of the companies and an ac-
Il ~ canvass is being planned.
here are something like hundred
bulness men who are not at present
~ 20 operation with this good work,
bCides twice the same number of rail-
rQ1d men, and many others who do
81 tall under the above classification.
~. ]. P. Parks will address the
80 meeting at the Y. M. @. A. to-
mEow afternoon at p. m.
1ere was good attendance at both
G. Bible club meetings last night, and
q - were made for even larger ex-
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
Advertising Advantages
RAILROAD COLUMN

Yesterday the l. & G. N. pulled eight
CO. loads of walnut logs through this
city billed for Germany. The timber
WIS cut out of East Texas, and will be
m'de up in furniture in Germany.
Hundreds upon hundreds of cars Of
thS wood has been cut in East Texas
in recent years and shipped to the old
cclntry. Several firms in Eastern
Tt<as have made fortunes shipping
wslnut.
1he passenger train from the north
due here last night at $3.50, did not
reich the city until this morning at
s. The delay was caused by waiting
Oh the Iron Mountain, carrying the
though mail to Mexico.
Ben Alderman came in from the
v ct this morning.
a ball team of general office boys
won't down 70 Crockett this afternoon
70 play ball.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
Bitten BY a Cat.

Yesterday afternoon while playing
with other children near his home on
South Sycamore street, little Tom
Melton was attacked by vicious cat
and was badly bitten and scratched.
In some way dog and the cat got to
lighting near the little fellow, and the
cat in its fury attacked the child and
used him pretty roughly before sssist-
ance could reach him. The little fel-
low was carried at once to doctou
who dressed the w6dnd5 one Of n
legs was badly lsoerated.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
A Safe Proposition.

We will teach any one with an ordi-
nary common school education who
viii do good average work to write
legibly $50 words Of shorthand, un-
familiar matter, to the minute in three
months, or make no charge for the
course. This speed will not only en-
able them to do Office correspondence,
but court reporting. We will make
anyone present Of a scholarship who
viii find any other school using any
other system Of shorthand that will do
this. Anyone not satisfied at the
completion Of the course that the
Byrne Simplified Shorthand is what we
claim for 1t can get every cent of his
tuition back by presenting to the Office
a written statement to that effect.
Our course Of bookkeeping and BUSH
ness training, telegraphy and PEN
manship is just as thorough and prac-
tical and as far ahead OF the systems
used in other schools as is the Byrne
Simplified Shorthand. These thorough
practical systems and up-to- date
methods of teaching are responsible
for the exceedingly large enrolment
we have had during the past month.
Address Tyler Commercial College,
Tyler Texas, for large illustrated free
catalogue, and make your arrange
ments to enter at the earliest possible
date. Our worthy graduates are hold
ing excellent positions. What they
are doing you can do IL you will take
a course with us.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
Texas Chautauqua.

Don't fail 70 attend the Texas Chau-
tauqus at Mineral Wells, July 1st to
18th. Very low rates from all points
via the Texas & Pacific Railway. Ses-
sions with two programs daily will be
held in Texas Chautauqus Assembly
hall, . commodious convention audi
forum, with a seating capacity of
Z, 800 and having every modern con-
venience.
Write w. II. Aver, Superintendent,
Mineral Wells, for programs giving
list of talented speakers who will par
ticipate.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

36>inch Manchester Cambria, nice patterns for
mems shirts or boys waists. sold everywhere
at zoe and 25c; our special sale price. 13c yard
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01
WILL MAKE
LONG FLIGHT
Homing Pigeons From Cleveland
Ohio, Will Be Liberated From
Express Office Tomorrow.

There are at the Pacific Express Of
fee a coop of homing pigeons, the
property of the Forest City Homing
Club, Cleveland, Ohio, and they will
be liberated from the express Office
door tomorrow morning at O'Clock,
by Manager Baty, for their long flight
home, providing the weather is fair.
II the weather is unfavorable they will
be held until the first fair day to begin
their long journey. These birds are
capable of making about 20 miles an
hour, and 1t win not take them long to
be at their roost in Cleveland.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

100 yards Embroidered Mouseline, very styl-
ish in pink and white, just the thing for love-
ly -evening dress, sold everywhere at 35c; our
four days price at -------- --------------2Oc yard
Boys Washable Knee Pants, price only---l9c
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

The Palestine Packing 90. is now
selling good ice either at the plant or
on wagons. Hope the public will give
us part Of their patronage. We are
also making the finest meats, etc, that
is on the market, at q good deal less
cost to you than the northern meats.
Patronize home institutions. Phone
121. 515 II
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

II warm weather makes you feel
weary you may be sure your system
needs cleansing. Use PrickIy Ash
Bitters before the hot weather arrives;
1t will put the stomach, liver and bow
els in order and help you through the
heated term
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

Insure your health in Prickly Ash
Bitters. 1t regulates the system, pro-
notes good appetite, sound sleep and
cheerful spirits.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

Sell your secondhand furniture to
Dollar Down Dobbs.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-07-01

Before having any plumbing work
done come and see or telephone to R.
L. Hathaway. Phone 1853. 7tf
Los Angeles herald., 1905-12-10

scn--I4ot 16 Holmes e hoffman sub of
G. H. Harris to T.. f. DeDerky-Lot
Maranda z. Jones. guardian of estate
of Dallas l.. Jones, Il. l.. Jones and Fay
G. Jones minors, to j. Patterson-Part
lot 16 Holmes d Notman sub Of lot g
block c Alamitos tract ............$27
r. G. Arbuthnot and NJ. C. Ferguson
to w. l.. Gaines--Lots 81 and % block
81 Long Beach ................,.. ..SlO
Mrs II. l.. Spiers to Grace M. Carr
Lot s block b West Sixteenth street
tract ......... .,...........,.... $40
f. Mortimer to C, Clenny-Agreement
to convey lots 1 to inclusive Holly
wood Rosetta tract ..............$525
Union Trust &s Title Co. OF Los An
geles to w. g. Bradshaw-Lots to 6
inclusive Hollywood Rosetta tract. $40
F. +. Wheeler to II. l.. Pierce-Lot 8
Wheeler Place ..;.:..;...:..:... $40
Lots 4, 5 and Curtis sub of block p
f. ID. Lanterman to H. l.. Cooper-Lot
s and part lot l r. S. Lanterman sub
of lot Ro La Canada ............ $40
r. p. Spalding to c. l.. Foster-Lot Ga
tract ..........,........S $40
e. Messenger to A r. Doctor-Part
lot range 16 Alhambra add tract $1,000
Catharine Wells to Elizabeth Davis
part lot 9, block sub of certain lots in
park tract. Observation-Disclosures $40
NJ. H. Smith to W. B. Lockwood-Lot L.
Prudential Improvement company to
Nichols & Clark composed of William