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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
,on,u,en. ofreaaina Newspapers o.
Variety Of Topies-The Help
less sFlowers.
lobto Sac Journal.l

Here is the sun more than half way
up to the summer solsItce, and We are
stafvering. sitting before fires and
wearing overcoa1s again People had
thought the winter had gone. and had
placed their beds, their furniture. their
windows, on summer basis. and now
they have TO undo it all. They can do
this. No use wasting sympathy on
people. Our hearts go out TO the III
les. the strawberries. the little speck-
led eggs in the nest up in the big
maple. WhatSdo the bluebirds think
of this treatment What sort of ..
fight are the Hlacs putting up TO the
cold breeze whiskfnS over the sh1FeF-
ing grass? And the dear young leaves
on the trees. how hungry they seem
for a warm sunbeant And the poor
white blossoms, how they put out bps
Of pity. expecting zephr to come
along and caress them into smiles!
That is the picture Of the sun S
doinSs-lettins the clouds and the cold
winds drive him out of business There
have been great many bad reports
about the sun lately. that he is tam
perinS with earthquakes and vocanoes,
and that his face is covered with spots
of some kind, nobody knows exactly
what All of which creates great
deal of concern among the planetar-
ians. But it is not for the humans
our hearts are enlisted They have
their wraps, their heaters and their
elder downs: but when it comes TO
Ringing frost over the flowers, the
strawberries, the birds nests, the sup
should understand that this is no time
for such cruel caprices; that he
shouldn't play off on the blooms. the
berries and the birds
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
Hunor.

Hur1or-
Lets go round and call on Mrs
Gossip"
Not for the world,
why. have you quaTeIed with herr
NO; but happen to know that she
is at hone."-Houston Post
She-Did you let father know you
owned lot of houses and property?
EeI limited at 1t.
She-What did he say?
He-Ee said Deeds speak louder
than words" Chicago Journal.
Your love- he said. as he folded
his hands behind his back and looked
from the window.-thas grown cold"
.I think, dear, she replied. sweet
1y, that you haven't been feeding It
fuel aough.""-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Building
a reputation on Ice cream---Hans &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
Women at a Premium.

The residents OF Jackson, Wyo., have
sent out an appeal through the press
for women to teach school, and render
other help They say all the teachers
who come there marry SO soon that
the schools often have to be closed,
while feminine help Of any kind is
almost impossible to keep, for the
same reason.
According to the o s.. census OF
1900, wyoming had the smallest pro-
portion Of unmarried women to its
population Of any State in the Union
And in Wyoming women have had full
suffrage for, the. last 81 years Yet
the opponents Of equal rights conttn-
ue to assure US that If women were
allowed to vote, it would be the de-
sruction Of love and matdmony-
ALICE STONE BLACKWELL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
AIMING a. a Real Abuse.

Senator Elkins has offered ao
amendment to the railroad rate bin
which is designed to prevent railroads
from entering into competition with
shippers Of coal and other comnodi-
ties. During the course OF the debate
in the Senate it has been shown that
railroads owning coal fields have dis
eliminated against independent opera
tors, and the Supreme Court has eS-
pressed the opinion that common car
riers should not be permitted to deal
in commodities The first draft Of Mr.
EIkins. amendment was admittedly in
adequate. and discussion by the best
lawyers Of the Senate disclosed the
fact that it would be extremely diff
cult to frame an effective amendment
Some railroads are permitted by their
charters to engage in the production
of commodities: others may deal in
coal or other commodities entirely
with State, without carrying their
own products to another State It Is
contended by some Senators that the
of interstate transporta-
ton by carrier of articles produced
or mined by itself would answer e-e-y
purpose, while others believe that
Congress should rule out of Interstate
any railroad which pro
duces, manufactures or mines any,
commodity within aState Whatever
the final form OF the amendment, it IS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
Tardy Justice to Alaska
cleveland Leader-)

ss.s-7.gsE cleveland 1<edCGTt
President Roosevelt took pleasure
Monday in signing the bin which gave
Alaska the privilege, long enjoyed by
other territories, of sending an elect
ed delegate to Washington TO occupy
a seat on the floor Of the House OF
Representatives It is tardy recoSni-
ton of the rights and needs of the
big northwestern annex to the Ameri-
can republic. which has 50 abundc
antly vindicated the judgment of the
statesmen who brought about the pur-
chase OF what was once known as
Russian America
widely from any other part of the
United States that it should never
have been denied some sort of Official
representation in Congress. Its needs
are peculiar and its extent is so vast
that scarcely half a dozen men in Con-
Sress have enough fcst-hand knowl-
edge of its people or its interests to
entitle then. to be its spokesman Now
the population of the territory is more
than sufficient in quality as we'll as
numbers to entitle any part OF tho
possessions of the United States to
official representation in Congress o.
course. as to voting and the exercise
of powers necessarily reserved to the
States. Alaska must fare like othe"
territories.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
PURCHASING Power of Taxes.
(kansas City Starr


Taxes are the contributions OF .
community which enable its individ-
uals TO buy by wholesale what they
would be unable TO buy by retail or
could only secure at a most burden
some expense. When one rails against
ton as an evil or regards low
taxes as the criterion Of an ideal State
government. It would profit him to
consider what would be his condition
IL there were no taxes and never
had been any. To educate his chill
dren he would have to employ teach
er or send them to q private school
There would be no road connecting
his farm with any other place, except
as he would build it himself II his
neishbors would join in the common
labor. their. time and money expended
would be in effect a tax, and they
had much better pay it to the state
or county for Official administration
The family afflicted with on idiot or
lunatic member would have TO care
for it with such crude means as 1t
might find available. The sick would
have no hospitals The helpless poor
would die or live by begSary.
These are first principles, SO t7te
that their recital becomes common
place: yet they are ignored or per-
verted every time a citizens seeks to
dodge his share Of the assessment or
tries to prevent the levy OF an ade-
ouate tax. The STANDARD which
shuold be used to determine whether
a tax is good or not it: Does it exact
for the state 4 recompense fairly pro
portioaed to the benefits conferred by
the Statee Does it fall equitably up
on those subject to it, Does 1t avoid
the building OF a monopoly or the CIV
ing of an undue advantage to any IN
terest2 Is the probable revenue to be
derived from the tax needed to Sc
cure. through an economical admins
tration, those advantages of living
which distinguish well-developed so
ciety from the primitive conditions OF
mankind?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
BUILDING

a reputation on Ice cream-Han &
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-05-12
PUBL (0P ION
= & Z

to be hoped that Congress VIII tncor-
porate in the rate Din provision eff
fecrually preventing competition be
tween a common carrier and its own
shippers. Tne hint given by the Su-
preme Court should be acted upon
while the general relations OF the rail
roads to the public are In process OF
adjustment Senator EH1ns has gone
TO the core of real evil.s-and his
amendment. after proper modification
should be adopted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
MUS C AND MUSICIANS.
KubeIIk at the Boyd.

1t was rather a pity that two good con-
certs should have occurred on the same
evening when Omaha Is not blessed with
an over plus of fine music. However, both
attractions drew good houses and that Ia
encouraging, especially at the end of the
season.
Jan Kubelik, who played at the Boyd
has broadened and deepened in his art
since his last appearance here although
he has not yet the passion and intensity
which characterize most of the great vio-
linists. His interpretations are ethereal to
degree, and one comes away with an
exalted, uplifted feeling. In quality of SEN
sation his tone resembles that of a pure
boy soprano, but he has depth now which
obliterates the first idea that he is pc
culiarly a technician.
file played last night the Spanish SYM
phonie, by Lalo; concerto in d minor,
Paganini; Romance" In G major, Bee
thoven, and numbers by Hubay and VIE
naiwski, which showed his genius in all its
different phases. The audience was warm
and responsive and showed it's pleasure in
prolonged applause Kubelik is always
generous with encores. Last night proved
no exception TO the rule.
He has this season a most marvellous
accompanist in Mr. Ludwig Schwab. He
SeCohus huoehh hoou ana method abso-
lutely, and one is divided in admiration.
Kubeliks art is so fragile and weblike
that even fairly good accompanist might
easily play havoc with his ideas Mr..
Schwab does some absolutely fairylike
work II would be hard to imagine a more
satisfactory combination.
Mrs. Agnes Gardener Eyre is dsap-
pointment. II may be due TO the fact that
she is travelling with such consummate
artists. Her work lacks definition and
depth. 1t is not clear, and hence unsatis-
factory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
OMAHA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The high school was honorsd during the
past week by the presence Of President
Churchill King Of Oberlin college, Oberlin,
o. President King spoke briefly on What
Is Really Worth While deducting there
from the sum and substance % true happi-
ness. He urged upon his audience the absO-
lutte necessity OF engaging In true and no
BILE work in order to attain In some measure
TO perfect happiness. Among the other
speakers OF the morning were Colonel Hoge-
land, president OF the National Curfew as
ISOLATION; President Perry of Doane COZ
lege, Crete, Neb., and Superintendent Dav-
idson OF the Omaha schools.
At last the prospects OF the annual en-
campment loom up with a degree Of GER
tainty. II was but one week ago that II
seemed that the encampment would not be
held, as $500 was still lacking then. How
ever, during the past week, by dint OF
strenuous work on the part of the officers
raised. At the beginning OF the school
year instructions were issued by Principal
A. II. WateThOuse that the funds needed
for the encampment this year would have
70 be subscribed by the cadets themselves
and that unless 800 cadets signihed their
willingness to go the encampment would
not take place. AS a result OF this order
Each cadet was requested TO contribute s.
, TO this fund in order to defray his railway
fare and cost OF living while in camp. This
end was achieved and S90S was raised by
Friday evening. The eneampment will prob
ably be held at Blair, Neb., on June, l.
s and 9.
A large division Of Mr.. Nathan Bernstein 5
physics classes was enabled on Friday att
ernoon by the kindness OF DR.. j. p. Lord
10 witness a ROentgen X-ray apparatus In
| action. The next division will visit Dr.
Lords once on Monday afternoon next
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
AMATEUR NIGHT AT oRPHEUM
Manager Refers Annual JonIncntiOh
Proves an Entertaining
Success.

Anticipating a carnival of fun an audi
ence that taxed the capacity of the or
pheum assembled Saturday night to wit
ness the amateur show Manager Reiter
put together to provide his patrons with
this annual jollihcation. The Black sis
tiers opened the program with song and
dance. Then came Atley Erwin, a BARI
tone, who rendered THE Fatal Rose Of
Red" Here the audience took up the
cause and abetted the fun-making In A
merry way. Some Of the aspiring ANA
tours were given serious hearing.
while others could be better seen than
heard. Ed Erwin tried to recite, but his
gestures were the only perceptible clue
to an EFFORT on his part. The Copelands,
brother and sister, did a song and dance.
Ruth Colon, a small miss sang Others
were Nellie Perry, pretty little dancer;
the three DeLano brothers, acrobats;
Margaret Fox and Luella Brown, vocal
lists; Marguerite Faust and Maggie Cor
man, duetists; ]. w. Hubbard, elocutlon-
list; Bush and MIX, comedians, and Billy
Ward. whose limitations on the piano,
singing and dancing was very clever.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
STORY OF A STINGY TEACHER
Indiana Professors Piles
Last straw on GeAerGuu
Halter

In a small city in eastern Indiana there
lives a professor who is notorious for his
parsimony. one day he stepped into a hat
store and after rummaging over the stock
selected an ordinary hat, put 1t on, ogled
himself In the glass and then asked the
very lowest price.
But" said the halter, that hat is not
good enough for you to wear; here is what
you want" showing him one Of his best
derbys.
That's the best 1 can afford, though"
returned the professor.
''Well, there. Mr.. -, I'll make you a
present of that derby II you'll wear It and
tell whose store It came from. You can
send me customers enough to get my
money back with interest; you know pretty
much everybody"
Thank you, thank your said the pro-
tessor, his eyes cleaning with pleasure.
But how much may this be WORTH
THE price OF that hat is five dollars" re-
piled the salesman.
And the other?' asked the professor
Three"
The professor put on the derby looked in
the glass, then looked at the s. hat.
II think. sir. that this hat will answer
my purpose Just well as the other" said
he. taking on the derby and holding Il In
one hand as he put on the cheap one.
"But you better take the other. sir; Il
won't cost you any more"
"But-but," replied the professor. hest
tatingly. Il don't know but-perhaps-
you'd just as soon have me take the cheap
one-and perhaps you Wouldn't mind SivinE
me the difference h oAAA~-1kAlDaTs
Weekly,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
Pointed Paragraphs.
4. L. O nnnA - Hal nurhllar..n.h

SANDER lie a sort OF black whitewash.
Stolen sweets are often hard 10 digest
Frequently the base ball score is IS to /
against the umpire.
A lazy man always believes that thing
OF duty Is bore forever
Don't think, because a man offers an
apology that he really means 1t.
whipping doesn't hurt nan 80 much
as the thoughts Of being whipped.
Mixed drinks have about the same efieet
on a man as too many love AFFAIRS.
Men who are always attempting TO kill
two birds with one stone never bag much
game.
When anything happens - q married man
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07

Clan Gordon No. So held good meeting
Tuesday evening in the Continental build
ing. Two new candidates were initiated
and two more were proposed The clan
ferers belonging to Clan Fraser No Is Of
that city A very good program of song
and sentiment followed the regular pro-
ceedings.
The Ladies' auxiliary OF Clan Gordon has
voted $50 toward the relief of the clan and
their families in San Francisco. The money
in both instances has been sent on through
John Hill, royal treasurer of the Order of
Scottish Clans.
Clan Gordon will give social in Edward
Creighton hall. 30 South Eighteenth street,
Thursday evening, Maya, in honor OF the
visit of Peter Kerr of Boston, royal secre-
tary Of the order. On the following even
ing Mr.. Kerr will be entertained at dinner
in OBrien's cafe, to which friends are in
yited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
Chamberlnin's Cough Remedy Thor
OuEhly Tested.

No better test can be given a medicine
than that of time. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been recommended by dealers
who handle 1t. 1t has received thousands
Of testimonials from grateful people who
have used 1t. 1t has been prescribed by
physicians with satisfactory results. 1t has
been analysed by prominent chemists and
found to be harmless. But the fact that 1t
has been sold under guarantee to give salts
faction for almost a third of a century is
the best test Of all. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe to
take Try 1t when you have a cough or
cold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
KniRhts of Maccabeer.

Omaha tent No. 70 conferred the de-
gree upon a number of candidates Thurs
day, and several applications were read.
The work is proceeding very encouragingly
under the supervision of Commander
Carothers.
The entertainment committee announced
that preparations were being completed
for dance at Odd Fellows hall for the
evening of May 81.
Omaha tent has voted S25 for the relief
of the San Francisco sufferers, and in
addition to this each member will be APP
pealed to to aid to this sum by individu Al
donations. The supreme tent has donated
5000 from its relief fund to the same
cause.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
Grand Army of the RepubIIc.

The Memorial day committee of the Grand
Army Of the Republic has Just issued the
following notification and invitation to ali
concerned regarding Memorial day: The
observance of Memorial day to commence
rate the memory of the nations fallen
heroes is again near at hand. AS patriotic
people let us keep alive the sacred associa-
lions of this time honored occasion. To
this end you are cordially invited to join
the Grand Army of the Republic and par
ticipate with US in parade and otherwise,
in the proper observance of Memorial day
In Omaha on May 80, 1896. The services
will be held in Hanscom park. Please in
form the committee Of your acceptance as
soon as possible. Address G. p GarllclS,
chairman, 30l0 Pinkney street; q. p. Gar
lick, Crook post No. 1852; NJ. ]. Feenan.
Custer post No. Z; ]. T. Beatty, Crook post
No. 262, committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
ECHOES OF THE MTt.ROOu.
Fraternnl Union Of AmerIcn.

The May Pole party given BY the
guards Of Banner lodge No. II Thursday
evening was an Interesting and successful
social affatr and one Of the most enjoy
able OF the season. Miss Cecilia Barron
was crowned queen. Eight young ladies
In white executed the May Pole dance
and the guards put on their new, fancy
lar dance program of the evening.
Omaha lodge No. 311 has extended an
invitation to all Its members and friends
to attend their card party to be held at
its hall the evening OF May S. The place
Of meeting will be In Patterson hall,
Seventeenth and Farnam streets. Re-
Treatments will be served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
knights and Ladies of Security.

Fully 800 members Of the order were in
attendance at the mass meeting and union
class initiation of the Knights and Ladies'
Of Security held by Omaha council lis
and Unity council rs at the Ancient order
Of United Workmen, temple Wednesday
evening. Visitors were also present from
the councils OF South Omaha and Council
Bluffs. The degree star of oak council
1882, South Omaha, had charge OF the initia-
tory ceremonies. Addresses were delivered
by National Representative r. b. Windham
OF Plattsmouth, w. II. Crothers, state
commander Of the Maccabees, District Dep
uty r. o. Bailey OF Iowa and State Deputy
l.. NJ. Thomas of Nebraska. It is expected
that another large class will be present
for initiation on the evening of May /.
The regular review Of Omaha council as
will be held at Ancient Order of United
Workmen temple next Wednesday evening
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
Trihe of nen HIM.

Omaha Court No. 10 will give a social
and literary and musical entertainment
Tuesday night May s. The proceeds Of the
entertainment will be devoted to the relief
of a number OF sufferers in the San Fran
cisco calamity. Members and friends will
show their sympathy by attending. Mrs.
William Allen Challis. assisted by local
artists. will participate i'm the program.
bers at its last meeting, A class Of fifty
viii be initiated next Thursday evening
May 10. This court Is making an effort
70 double its membership this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
Bee Want Ads-Best business BOoste
BicycIist Gets Hard Fan.

severe seslp wound on ne bacE of tha
head by being thrown from his bicycle
at Sixteenth and LeavenwoFth streets at
employed on a farm at Fifty-sixth and
Center streets and was coming into town
on his wheel when he struck some OBJ
struction and upset. Patrolman Egan and
others took him into the drug store OF
Max Becht, 100 South Sixteenth street, and
DIR. Schers was called. The police patrol
with Police Surgeon Morsman then arrived
and the injured man was taken to the
station where the cash In the scalp was
seWed up. Briggs remained at the station
over night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
DIR. baldwin Mt the Baptist Church.

DIR. Baldwin mt the Baptist Church.
At the First Baptist church good audi
ence greeted DR.. Minor c. Baldwin, whom
Major Pond called the greatest American
concert organist This is really the first
time that the beautiful organ in the church
has been in first-cass trim for a public
recital. DIR. Baldwin played with scholarly
feeling, bringing out all the resources Of
the instrument. His program was varied
and greatly pleased his listeners.
Mr.. Scherzel. the violinist, is a newcomer
to Omaha, having arrived about six weeks
ago, with his family. with the purpose OF
establishing a studio. Last night was his
first appearance in public concert, and he
demonstrated that he has talent, intelli-
gence and temperament His numbers
ranged from the Wienalwskl Russian airs
to an Finn Dance by Pepper. Nine Bor-
glum added greatly to the artistic effect
by her delightful accomplishments.
MARY LEARNED.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07

Fire was discovered in the rear OF Sam
Newman's wall paper store ne North
Twelfth street, about 1850 o'clock Saturday
the flames filled half the store, impetus
being added by a quantity OF benEine and
paints where the IRE had It's origin. Much
was damaged by the flames smoke and
water, and the loss will probably go con-
siderably over $500. Several rumors some
20 the effect that two men had been seen
pouring OIL on the flames, had their be-
ginning In the tale OF a negro named Will
Hams who said he saw someone at the rear
Of the store after he had turned In the
alarm, bue he could not say thS men had
anything 70 do with the IRE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07
studio Club at the Burwood.

The members OF the Studio club and
few friends, 70 the number Of about forty
Her at the BuTwood theater this afternoon
as the guests Of the management II came
the Sunday matinee when he quickly made
provision to entertain forty and invited the
total membership.
The studio club is made up Of newspaper
writer's, actors, artists and q few others
and Is Of recent formation. The men will
gather at the Organizations quarters F1f-
tenth and Farnam streets, at ! o'clock
and so to the thsater In a body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07

On Monday evening next the Omaha
musicians will give a promenade concert
OF the San Francisco sufferers All the
professional musicians OF Omaha. South
Omaha and Council Bluffs will donate
their services. This charitable act ought
70 appeal 10 not only the musicians, but
70 all, and the public doubtless will respond
by buying tickets literally. This under
COMMITTEES and all the receipts win Be
turned ever to that body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-07

his wife always remembers that she told
him so,
A girl is apt to protest II = young man
attempts 10 kiss her and a young widow is
apt TO protest II he doesn't.
If man would put only his own property
in his wife's name 1t wouldn't be so bad,
but as rule the most of II belongs 20
other people.-Chicago news.