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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-30

cial political significance was attached to
the conference by those who attended 1t
and who declared its purport was merely
to learn Mr.. Bryan's wishes regarding the
plans which have been made for him during
the next few weeks and to acquaint him
with the drift of affairs at home.
Asked pointedly regarding the probability
of his candidacy, Mr.. Bryan said he had
nothing to add to the letter he wrote former
Senator J. K. Jones OF Arkansas, IN which
he said he might accept a third nomination
under conditions which he named
Conference with Committee.
At tonight's conference at the home Of
Mr. Nixon were Mayor Tom l.. Johnson Of
Cleveland. o.; National Committeeman
Campau OF Michigan, Mack of New York
and Baughman of Maryland; William
Hoge president Of the Commercial Tray
elers Antitrust league. and Mayor Brown
of Lincoln. Neb., who discussed the plans
for tomorrow nights reception; Alexander
Troup of Connecticut who explained the
details OF the program arranged for Mr.
Bryan's welcome to New Haven on Friday
Robert Davis of Jersey City. who explained
the arrangement for the Jersey City well
come next Saturday evening; Harry w,
Walker of the reception committee for New
York. Augustus Thomas and Edward F..
Goltra. All of these. together with Mrs.
Bryan and Mrs. Goltra, were guests of Mr.
Nixon at dinner. 'aioe.A' So, 3at:f:-- F..
Mr.. Bryan will spend tomorrow morning
opening a vast quantity OF mail which was
handed to him on board the steamer today.
He will work his secretary, answering such
OF the communications as are urgent, and
will then board the Goltra yatch once moro
to make his formal entry into New York
at y IN.
Take In Dream City.
II was q weary bunch OF home folks from
Nebraska that foresathered in the lobby
OF Hotel Victoria this morning after last
evenings roundup OF Luna park, made
famous by an Omaha boy. Scip Dundy,
who had thrown the portals Of his Dream
City" wide open to his former friends and
fellow citizens. A special exhibition of
train robbers which 10 Luna parks
chief attraction this year. was given for
the beardless men from the prairie town, as
an unfeeling Journal of this city has called
the Nebraskans. Just before the thriller
came on at Luna park. a lot OF Indians
do" a war dance and to give 1t real
Nebraska tinge Dave o Brien; who has
been much In evidence. Joined the warriors
from Pine Ridge and showed them an Irish
trick or two which caught the fancy OF the
, crowd. Tonight the Nebraskans are guests
OF the Manhattan Democratic club. They
are resting from the excitement of the day
and preparing for Bryan's triumphel entry
into the metropolis Of the nation tomorrow
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-30

Dressing Sacques at Reduced
III Prices.
FOR THURSDAYS SPECIAL SELLING.
The summer season is nearly at an end.
and as we never carry over any summer
goods we have taken ali the odds and
ends in dressing sacques. including white
and colored lawns some made dmono
style. others fitted back. and marked them
at greatly reduced prices for Thurday's
special selling.
The prices are such that II will pay you
to buy for future use. Come early Thurs
day morning II you want best selection.
Second floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-30
New Dress Trimmings for tn
Autumn Gown.

New Dress Trimmings for the
Autumn Gown.
The new dress trimmings are here, they
are all one can ask for fresh. fashionable
and In wide variety. Nowhere else can
you buy as wisely and economically as
here.
Plain braids up from cents a yard.
The newest OF fancy braids UP from sc
to S.25 yard
You are welcome to look, even II you
haven't the slightest idea Of. buying.
Main floor. ~
Small Notions at Small Prices.
White bastins cotton 500 yard spools at
SC a spool.
Darning cotton, extra quality. colors,
black. white and tan. Sc a ball.
Pearl buttons. two dozen on card. at &c
per card.
Good quality pins at sc per paper.
Mohair braid. all the staple coloring at
lOc per roll.
In basement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-30
HAND
SAPOLIO
FOR TOILET AND BATH

Delicate enough for the softest
SKIN, and yet efficacious in removing
any stain. Keeps the skin in perfect
condition. In the bath gives all tho
desirable after-effects of a, Turkish
bath. 1t should be on every wash
ALL oRoCERs AND DRUGGISTS =
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-30
Loser Brings Shit
CHURCH FUNDS SAFE

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Bee. August 20. 1909.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
WHY MEN STAY HOME.
Don't Excuse Your Shortcomings By
 Others Faults.

From the Washington Times.
 The following has an extra interest in
 that 1t comes from Cincinnati:
 why Men Stay Away From Church,
 as Told by Themselves" was the sub
 ject of an address delivered before meet
 ing of ministers of the Presbyterian
 church today by the Rev. Charles E. Walker of Hartwell. The Rev. Walker made an extensive canvass of church aosentees by mail
 asking why they stayed away from serv- ices. Each of those who answered. he
 said, gave one or more of the following excuses:
 l. Work six days and reserve Sunday for recreation. 2. Church members too cold to make
 him feel welcome. 8. Church members do not show a will ingness to pay debts. 4. Preachers sermons are ancient and uninteresting 5. Too many hypocrites in the church. The dispatch does not give the answers made by the Rev. Walker to these five ex- plantations. As non-ecclesiastical publi- cation, however, the Times ventures the following:
 1. Why not try the recreation of a serv- ice at church? There is more rest in the right kind of a church than there is in the best front porch that ever was built 2. Why not try setting an example to
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and given something inferior for your money and to preserve the coffee from the contamination and handling to which loose grocery store coffee is exposed.
 We sell several hundred million pounds of coffee year, and our business justifies the employment of the men most skilled in selecting, blending and roasting coffees. We can afford the best at the smallest minimum of expense, and the aroma and flavor of our skilled roast is preserved to you intact, no matter where you live, by the coating of eggs and sugar that we give the coffee after roast. ing. This is the original mothers process, patented by this firm. Were our business smaller than it is, we could not afford to give such coffee for the price.
 You can buy direct from us if your grocer will not supply-that is. you can buy ARIOSA Coffee-but not furniture, nor dishes, nor other commodities. We give presents, 'tis true, but for senti- ment. not for money. We will send you ten pounds of ARIOSA in wood box from our nearest depot, transportation paid to your freight station. Price will be &1.so; you can send express or postal money order. The price fuctuates and cannot be guaranteed for any period. The $I. So pays for both transportation and coffee-there will be nothing more
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An Unreliable Stream.

From the New York Sun.
 visit to one of the popular summer re- sorts of the interior took stroll on the morning of his arrival along the bank of the stream that ran near the hotel The first person he encountered was an elderly resident of the neighborhood, who was sitting on log. busily occupied In fishing He stopped and entered into con- versation with him.
 Good morning!" he said.
 "Mornin', Capn," responded the old man.
 'Is the fishing good?"
 "Jist toler ble, like. Sometimes it's kind O good, an sometimes 1t aint wuth shucks."
 Catching anythin?' "Yeh. Ketched few carp. Amt ruth in else bitin' this mornn'." "Is this a navigable riverT ''Is 1t what?" "Navigable?'' No; this is the Kershaw river" 'I mean is 1t deep enough for boats?" Sure. Don't you see the skift over there?' "Yes, but can steamboats travel up it?' Sure" How big?'' Mister said the old man, "oncet or twicet a year the biggest ships that ever was built could come cavortin right up this river. an the rest O the year a long legged chicken could wade it thout git tin his tail feathers damp"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
To Cure Nervousness.

pr. Graeme Hammond, in Harper's Bazar.
 The society of healthy, cheerful and entertaining people should be cultivated, and association with ill., depressed, and uncongenial people should be avoided It is for this reason that I never advise inconsistencies, unless absolutely prostra- ted, to go to sanatoria where they are brought into daily contact with the sick, and are obliged to listen to their tales of woe and to all the details of their dis cases An occasional visit to the theatre to see some light and amusing play may be beneficial, but going to church almost always makes a nervous person worse. The emotions aroused by a religious ser vice are very different from those awaken ed at a place of amusement and general ly lead to increased nervousness. If the simple rules just enumerated are not sufficient, even when consistently carried out. to restore good health the sufferer should without further delay seek com petent medical assistance In any event, let her not lose hope or courage Her symptoms. though they entail great suf- ferng, are not based upon any incurable conditions, and no matter what her age may be. or how long she has been ill., she will surely recover under proper treat ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01

It is a grocery wrong to deny the pub- lie the right coffee at the right price. Tell your grocer plainly that you must have Arbuclles' ARIOSA Coffee, and if he offers you a substitute, or tries to sell you his loose scoop coffee, send directly to us. We tell you right here in unmis- takable terms, that we bueand sell more coffee than any four other concerns in the world combined, that we drink ARIOSA Coffee ourselves, with the best coffee in the world to choose from, and that ARIOSA Coffee is the greatest coffee value in the world for the money.
 Isn't that straight talk Another thing
 We are the same old firm, not a cor poration or stock company, but the same old firm that introduced ARIOSA Coffee thirty y-seven years ago; and the sales of ARIOSA have grown to exceed those of all the other packaged coffees in the United States combined, just because it is better coffee for the money than anybody else can sell. The flavor and wholesomeness cannot be matched in any other coffee, nor be bought under another name, or loose out of bag, bin or tin
 Do not let yourself be deceived by any imitation, but demand the genuine. which is sold only in one-pound packages, sealed, to prevent your being deceived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
APACHE INDIANS NOW TAME


have applied for jobs on the big St. Mary project.
 The Indian Is coming to the front at a most opportune time. Labor in the west was never so scarce as at present, nor was it ever more greatly needed.
 One by one the popular illusions con. corning western types and characters are being dispelled by nearer acquaintance. The picturesque cowboy, whose regular pastime was shooting up the town, and the bad man with his notched gun and his private graveyard have been rele- gated to the limbo of the past, Only the Indian was left, unkempt and dirty and now even he becomes common place by ceasing to be a ration-fed ward dependent upon the nations charity. The paint, the feathers. the bear claws and the tomahawk of the noble red man are gone hence. No more he stalks about with severe and lordly mien. The gay colored robe of the Apache has given place to the sweatshop jumper and blue jeans. Poor To has gone to work!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Poisonous Trees.
rom the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 An observant American who spent sew eral years on the sthmus of Panama in the eighties was speaking of the influence upon human and animal life of a certain tree. "A man of the name of James Linn" he said. Hay down under tree to rest and soon fell asleep. On waking he found that his limbs and body were frightfully swollen, and he was In in- tense pain Death soon followed. Cattle avoid ruminating under this tree, and I was told that birds would not fly near it. The tree seems to generate quantities of carbonic acid gas and every living crea- ture that breathes 1t dies"
 I should like to hear the foregoing statement verified. For ages 1t was be- lieved that tree grew in the East Indies which shed a poisoning, blighting. deadly influence upon all animals that came near it. Then there was the upas tree, the poison tree of Macassar, told of by a Dutch traveller in 17S3. The story was that a putrid stream rises from this tree and whatever the vapor touches dies. Not another tree. nor blade of grass, could grow in the surrounding valleys or noun tains Not a beast, bird or reptile lived in the vicinity "One night 1900 refugees encamped within fourteen miles of 1t. and all but 300 died within two months.' This fairy tale was commonly believed until Bennett exploded 1t.
 There Is a tree in certain parts of the south which the natives know only by the name of "stinking heaven" It is a large tree of the locust family, sometimes called mimosa. The leaves are very beautiful, resembling a spray, but they outstnk all creation. Possibly "stlnking heaven is a cousin of the upas tree. But I do not recollect that any beast. bird. reptile or human being was ever injured by resting under its shade. It makes bully firewood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
NEGROES IN BRITISH NAVY.
Equipment of Black Warriors for West
 African Warfare.

It can be safely said of most of the West African tribes recruited in the Brit ish service that they are a splendid body of men, who take fighting as they take their bnchi CHausa for food.) In fact the only time they are ever known to really grumble is when provisions are hard to obtain. says the Toronto Globe The ra- tion allowance on service Is one or two yams per diem, according to size. The This dietary is however, regulated by circumstances and not infrequently they are left to their own resources to find food
 when 1t is not possible to obtain supplies at friendly villages. The native will never admit having eaten sufficient, and will. when questioned after a hearty meal. in-
 variably place his hand on hugely ex- tended stomach and. with smile on his
 face. say "Babue binchi." (No food.) The bases from which the expeditions
 are fitted out and start are at Sierra
 Leone, Accra, Axim. Gold. Coast. with its military headquarters at Coomassie:
 Lagos and northern and southern Mi
 gera, with their respective bases at Lak-
 ola and Calabar, the whole comprising the
 West African frontier force, under the
 Colonial office, and officered by officers
 seconded from their respective regiments from all parts of the British empire. The fitting up of an expedition is by
 no means such long and difficult under
 taking as the uninitiated would suppose, for the active service kit of the West African native soldier is by no means a large or luxurious one. It consists of: One blanket and cloak Ca waterproof 4heet is now often carired instead of one or both of the articles.)
 | One khaki shirt
 | One pair khaki knickers.
 l One pair sandals.
 One pair puttees.
 1 Rifle. bayonet, belt. haversack. etc. The officer himself is at the most al- lowed only seven carriers; the load that
 each carries may not exceed sixty pounds. This total of 420 pounds embraces
 provisions for perhaps two months camp equipment, such as bed, bath, cooking
 untensils. etc, and does not permit, as
 can be readily imagined. of the inclusion
 of any unnecessary articles No more
 odd spectacle can be imagined than to see a column of these fine swarthy ne- groes marching along in Indian file as most of the paths are not broad enough for any other way, each carrying, in most cases, his rife and perhaps a yam or two balanced on his head. It matters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01

not whether he load be of sixty pounds or a box of matches, for preference he will carry it on his head,
 Naturally in country such as this, where the rainy season is of such long duration, expeditions into the interior can only be undertaken between the months of December and May, which is the dry sea- son.
 So many tribes are recruited from 1t would be too great task to enumerate the various types fully. In northern Mi geria the Hausa Is chiefly enlisted. He is a Mohammedan and is born fighter. The battalion at Lagos Is also mainly composed of Hausas who come down trading from Kano, Sokoto. Zaria and other up-country places. Then there Is the F'ulani, who is-though not so ardent a soldier as the Hausa, being usually en- gagged in cattle raising-in features and color quite different from the Hausa.
 The Yomba, who comes from the Lagos Hinterland, is inclined to be of more cheerful disposition than the Hausa, and is much cleaner soldier enjoying when possible a. daily wash. to which the Hausa, like most other natives, has usually no great affinity. Though 1t cannot be said that the Yomba is better fighter than the Hausa. he has the very desirable qual- ification of remaining steadier under hre, so that It IS best when poSSlDle to opeideo with a mixed body of Hausas and Yom- bas. The maintenance of order and disci- plne Is a difficult task with such bodies of men. and it needs one possessing good temper, patience and tact at the head of affairs.
 One strong point in favor of the West African soldier Is that he does not bear malice for any punishment inflicted upon him. His confidence In the justness and impartiality of the Baturi (white man) Is so strong as to quite obliterate any feel ings of resentment. The usual answer given to the question, Are you fit to do a certain thing, put to a soldier, is, "supposin you tell me make l go do so, I go do SOL
 Taking into consideration the fact that the West African soldier receives the same pay as the British imperial soldier, 1. e., shilling per diem, with ' shilling per diem good conduct pay, and is really more generously treated in the way of kit, his lot is by no means a poor one, since he can support himself and his fam
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the cold church members? That's what

the cold church members? That's what they seem to need most.
 B. Why blame the church especially be- cause some of it's members do not pay their debts? The c4urch is no worse ili that respect than any other human insti- tuition.
 4. Why not suggest subjects to the preacher? If he is like the men who make newspapers he will welcome them as so much stock in trade. Few sermons will be dry if you suggest the text.
 D. Why not swell the ranks of the non- hypocrites? It cannot possibly be that this objection Is only a subterfuge,
 These answers are not offered with any thought of meeting all the objections that can be made to going to church. They are designed to show merely how fatuous thing it is to excuse your own shortcomings by the faults of other peo- pie.
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fly on about pence per diem. Noth- ing could better illustrate the unhealthi- ness of the climate in these parts than the granting by the colonial office of four months leave, not counting the voyage to and fro, after every twelve months residential service out there on full pay. And it is a hard matter to get permis- sion, should one desire 1t. to remain a short while overtime. A medical examina- ton is held. and 1t rests entirely with the doctors as to whether the applicant is per- mitted to do so or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
A Continuous Flow,

From the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
 ''They say the vocabulary of the aver age woman Is very small. Have you any idea how many words your wife uses in conversation?''
 Gracious. no! They come too fast to count"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-01
Sum Spent for Music.

I am told that $37, ,500, ,000 was spent for music in New York last year and that there are 25000 professional instrumental musicians, who earn an average wage of $5 a day, which is the union rate for playing in orchestras at theatres, restau- rants, hotels and other public places. It costs MT. Boldt, the proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria hotel. S50,0O0 a year for music to entertain his patrons. He has two orchestras which relieve each other at intervals between noon and midnight, and at the dinner hour both are occupied In different parts of the house. Del1nonco, Sherry Martin, Hotel Astor, the Nether- lands, the Savoy. the St. Regis and forty or fifty other hotels pay $25,0OO per year or upwards There are in New York City: Theatres, 125; hotels, 556; restaurants, 2S27; saloons, 935O; barber shops. 5070; hos pitals, asylums etc., 276; schools, 657; boarding houses 16663; doctors waiting rooms, 5960; dentists, 1575; residences, 62i,- GOO; department stores, 730.
 There are more than 200 firms in the city who make a business of renting pianos, and the average rental charged is S6D a year. One firm has more than 5000 pianos rented out. The department stores have recently begun to provide music, and in some places regular free concerts in the rest-rooms, or waiting rooms, for the entertainment of their
 
 several of the large establishments you can hear f1rst-cass performances of vocal and instrumental music, which are al- most continuous during the shopping hours. Wannamaker x Go. have put up in their new store a s40.000 organ, one of the finest In the country, and have en- gagged one of the most celebrated or ganists in the country by the year to entertain their customers. The auditori- um will seat 1900 people. and the con certs are free. I was told the other day that it would be necessary for Wana- maker to sell 100 pianos day in his musical department in order to pay ex- penses.
 All of these establishments will doubt less be eager patrons of the Telharmonic, for it would be great economy for them to be able to get music so cheaply and to turn 1t off and on like the old-fash- toned orchestrion in a lager beer saloon.
 Another scheme of the Telharmonic com pany is to At up an apparatus by which they can give concerts in parks and other outdoor resorts. This will be the next step. They also propose series of edu- cational concerts for the schools.
 At present they will confine their en- terprise to New York city, but as soon as business is on a satisfactory basis here they will organize in other cities.
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to pay. The coffee will be in the original wrappers, bearing signature of Arbuckle Bros.-ten packages, ten signatures which entitle you to presents. New book of the ninety-seven presents in colors free, if you write. Write for the book anyway, and see what beautiful and use- ful presents we give.
 Address our nearest office, Box Dept.
 ARBUCKLE BROTHERS, Il Water Street, New York City.
 100 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, ii. Liberty Avenue and Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. 42l South Seventh Street, St. Louis, Mo.