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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Since John ID. Rockefeller's lawyers
have failed to get the information
against him quashed, the public may
discover just who is the 'evil genius"
behind the Standard OIL company If
Mr.. Rockefeller has been only the
.'scapegoat."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

In defying the authority of the Min
nesota Board of Railroad commission
ers ]. ]. Hill has set an example In
practical anarchy tending to injure
American institutions more than all
the bombs ever thrown by crazy fol-
lowers of the red flag.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Americans will generally applaud
the decision of the French govern
ment to confer the cross of the Legion
Of Honor upon Sarah Bernhard, for
she has done much to add to the
luster of France in days when luster
was scarce. 5A
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

e. H. Hartman and James ]. Hill
have been in conference in st. Paul.
although what they talked about has
not been made public. The conclusion
they reached. II any will probably be
disclosed by watching closely the
operations Of the Union Pacific and
Burlington in Nebraska and other ter
ritory which they both traverse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
Friends Were Many.

He had always been an active republican
and he and his paper had always been
found advocating the principles of the re-
publican party. He was widely known
throughout the nation, as well. very nearly
as he was in Nebraska. He had number
Of enemies that he gained through political
ways. but he had a larger number Of
friends in this state than a good many
other men ever will have. His demise will
be a loss to the citizens Of Nebraska, and
especially TO the citizens Of Omaha, as he
was always advocating something for the
city in which he lived.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
A Specific for the Blues.

Travelling from Chicago to the Rocky
mountains at the present time is like going
through one continuous cornfield. And It's
good corn. People. who don't know where
their next meals are coming from should
take a look. II will cheer them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Now that free trade Holland and
protectionist Belgium are talking of
closer alliance. residents of those coun-
tries may become better acquainted
with one of the American political is
sues,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Having returned triumphant from
his rope throwing exploits in the Wall
street arena, Mayor Slim" proposes to
give another exhibition of his widely
advertised backbone in connection
with the squabble over the city prose
eutor appointment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
Loved for enemies He made.

I10U FNFHNI1" IEITIVSs
George L. Sheldon. the educated farmer
who has been nominated for governor OF
Nebraska by the republicans. can thank
the railroads for the honor conferred upon
him He, has always been opposed TO the
railroads. and so incurred their enmity. but
when the corporate methods Of the rail-
roads were revealed by the recent investi-
cations public sentiment turned toward
Sheldon. and he has now been honored by
the republican nominate for governor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Omaha will again entertain the next
session of the Missouri Valley Medical
society. II this organization would
spread out a little 1t could form the
nucleus of a medical society. which
would set the standards for all medical
practice between> the Mississippi river
and the Rocky mountains.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Colonel Bryans exhibit at the Ne
braska state fair proves TO be lee
ture on farming. and for once he has
been able to talk without eliciting a
rejoinder from Roger Sullivan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

The trip OF Secretary Shaw through
the south proves that the congressional
committee regards that section as pre-
pared at last to hear republican doc
trine indebted by suggestions OF pol
ley or cohapromise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. MONDAY, sEPTEMBER TO- leOe.

court house erected nearly Twenty-Five
years ago cannot be expected to fur
nish all the needed facilities for a
county whose population has in the
interval grown at least four-fold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

The decision of President Palma to
divide the responsibility of suppress
ing the insurrection would indicate
that he sees more trouble than glory
in the contest. -.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
Abie.t in the west.
K.mbali Observer.

He was fearless in his editorial utter
ances and was recognized as the ablest
editor In the west. He did much for the
upbuilding OF Omaha and Nebraska. Vic
tor Rosewater takes his fathers place as
editor in chief OF The Bee in which he has
had considerable experience, while his
brother Charles has for some time been the
able business manager.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Mr. Rosewater came 10 this country from
Bohemia az the age Of 10 years. From a
tinsmith's apprentice he achieved the high
position as editor OF one OF the great pa
pers Of the west. He was an authority on
economic questions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

A new county court house, or rather
a new public building for the combined
accommodation Of county and city Of
fees, is sure to come in time and In a
comparatively short time. A county
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
warming to Coal Barons.

Chicago Record-Herald.
Nebraska expects to have enough corn
this year to feed the civilized peoples Of
the world for six months, II necessary. Let
the coal trust beware. We can all burn
corn next winter, II necessary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Senator Dick seems to have made
the mistake of forgetting old friends
a bad habit as many politicians can
testify. sf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
New idea. ana a Hammer.

When we simplihed our spelling from the
clumsy Elizabethan style, don't you remem-
Der that the same disturbance was made by
the fogies and centenarians. whose brains
had hardened so that no new ideas were
possible to them?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
Roar from the Squeezed.

Senator Hepburn bitterly denounces the
presidents forestry policy, asking what
right he has to have a policy. No doubt
the happy-go-lucky system of allowing the
public lands to be stolen was much superior.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
where IL the Profiti
Philadelphia Record.

Bank wrecking isn't the business IT
was before the general adoption Of extra
dition treaties international comfy In the
absence OF treaties. and especially the uni
versatility of the telegraph.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
Leaves an Honorable Name.
Wahoo Wash

In his death the state has suffered a
great loss. Mr.. Rosewater was man
Of remarkable ability, courage and energy
and he has left an honorable name. one
that has been interviewer In the history
Of this great state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

WHEN OUT OF TowN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn.
porarily should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. Address will he
changed a. often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Kansas lie emphasizing its unique
record by paying in full the depositors
OF one of It's defunct banks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Omaha's bank clearings are also
good testimony Of Omaha's business
prosperity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

she-You remember. DEAR that $500 you
gave me TO put in the bank?
He-Good gracious! You haven't run
through with that have you?
She Qndignantly)-Certa not! have
nearly $50 left.-Town and Country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
sTATEMENr on. .c1Rcu1.ArIoN.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, Sc:
George b. Tzschuck, treasurer OF inc
Bee Publishing company. being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OK
fuu and complete copies OF The Daily
Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month of August, 1906, was as
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

GEORGE b. TZSCHUCK,
I t,< Treasurer.
Subscribed in my presence ana sworn
to before me this s1st day OF August
1905.
(Seal) II. b. HUNGATE.;
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

Poor Reggie! l can't think of him with
out a thrill of pity" F-
What has happened TO Reggie?"
He has thrown away his young affec-
tons on an object entirely unworthy OF
them"
TOO bad. Who's the object?"
Himself. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

cooking?"
II should say not" answered Mr. Meek
ton. When my wife condescends to cook
say everything ] can to encourage herl"
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10
) broken with hem"

81 hear he has broken with heR"
That's wrong He was broke by her and
when she discovered that fact she broke
with him" -Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

You ladies as a rule ought to drive
well" said Phunnyman.
Why ought we?'' asked his fair
listener. ~ tt
Because YOU are such experts in hand
ling the ribbons."-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

why are you so sad?" asked Barnes
former.
I've been thinking of my mother" re-
piled Darlington Boothby. She has often
told me II would break her heart II l ever
became an actor"
Cheer up. then, my boy. Her white hairs
will never be brought In sorrow to the
grave."-Chicago Record-Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

"will you wait here for the answer?
asked the telegraph operator in the hote
oh" replied the woman, who had tele.
graphed 10 her husband. II guess youd
better send II 10 my room. II Will take some
time to get a reply from John; he shutters
so."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-10

The philanthropic visitor with the large.
benevolent looking face had secured per-
mission to address the inmates OF the Jail.
Come, Mike" says Bill the burglar, de
gent wild de swell front is soin' to make a
Make US peach exclaimed Mike the
stickup man. '1d like TO see de guy wot
kin DO datv'-Chicago Tribune.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
SHAKE. gro. M'ksNZlEl

We are In receipt OF No. ], Vol. /,
Of "The Talisman," q we'll edited
school magasine published BY the Tha-
liam Literary Society and Minerva
Club OF the State College for Women.
We note with especial pleasure that
one OF our bright Gainesville girls,
Miss Lena Baird, 10 editor. Both in
appearance, makeup and matter tho
paper 10 . credit not only to the tall
en,ed editor, but TO that most excel
lent institution, the State College for
Women. The Sun extends cOngrAtula.
tIons,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
AdVertiGinR.

Until business is successful without
proper store, proper employees and
the right amount of capital, 1t must be
assumed that these three conditions
are essential to the conduct Of profit
able trade, and 1t is as obvious that
80 long as advertising accompanies the
business OF profit advertising Is nee
essary for the upbullding Of busi-
ness. The mere appearance Of advertis-
ing indicates that business is being
done or will be done, and so long as
everybody prefers to buy Of men Of
success rather than Of men OF failure
Just 20 long will the man who adver-
tises be likely to do the largest bust
neaa.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Recent sxsninatioP OF the records
In Fairfax county, Virginia, throw new
light, u ~ alleged, on the career OF
George Washington, a. farmer,
When he was ~ years old he owned
$1,000 acres OF land. In 1887 the
father OF his country was q good deal
Of q farmer. He had $50 acres OF
grass, 400 acres in oats, 700 acres in
wheat and 700 acres In other grains.
Resides THE, he had 40 horses. ll2
cows, 800 sheep and he had $50 slaves.
George was the father OF the AmsTI.
can mule. He took great pride In the
development Of the mule and import.
cd several Spanish jacks that he re-
garded As the apple Of HE eye.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
NEW ROUTES ESTABLISHED.

The Department hss ordered the
eStabIibhnient OF Route No. 2, Quincy,
Gadsden coonty, Florida, to 90 into
operation on July End. This route lie
81 z mIle'In length, covers an area Of
Is square miles and serves q popula.
ton Of 6gBs slE&
Route NO 1, from Alachus, Alaebns
county, Florida, has been ordered INTO
effect on July lob This route will
cover the territory near Bland snd
rpaxIsF antwill be 22.9 miles long.
The area covered 10 % square miles
and the number Of families served 100,
with 9 population Of 4S4
Routes No. 1. and 2 at Palstka, Put
nam county, Florida, are ordered into
effect on JAY 18th. Route No. e1veTs
IN area 81 ~ square miles, IL % miles
length and has 102 families, with pop
ulatiOn Of 4S0 Route No. 2 10 l81k
miles long. covers 10 square miles and
has Ill families, with q population Of
40
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
The Mont.

Before the days Of artillery the mOat
was an effective means OF defense, par
ticularly when filed with water. In
very large forts or castles 1t sometimes
assumed the dimensions Of lake, be-
ing~often 100 yards wide and ten to
'twenty feet deep. The moat was
crossed by a drawbridge, which could
be raised at an instants notice. When
the mOat was too wide to permit of this
bridge covering the entire distance q
slight wooden bridge was employed.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Some people never dream OF praislDg
anything or anybody, They take every.
thing 90 q matter OF course, and Inn
agins that they show their superiority
by 90 doing, They little dream that
they never get the best service owing
10 their nisgardlineSs In showing their
appreciation, IL IL surprising how q
little word Of praise stimulates to new
effort, and puts HE and interest Into
the work Of those about %.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
Look iA.O the schemes Of all ,traus-

Look iaso the schemes Of all Itrapg-
ere who Gomez along Offering you
things for lIttls money, Don't decide
oG.hand, Sleep over Il. Perhaps you
may think you may mise q chance 10
get = splendid thing, without paying
for Il. That 10 not likely. Real, gen.
ulns bsnsiaetoPs Of their fellow msn
20 about their business In an alto.
gethsT different way. Set that down
TOR q fact
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

The stoFk shuns the rich and iav.
ore the poorer families In New York
according TO late NAtistlcs. Births
In che weather. families are almost
euvioaltIss, while they are plentiful
enough 10 the poorer districts. The
average yearly births % the wealth.
Ter families are one TO ever twenty
lwo families.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

A court OF law is Il "Reminiscences of
the 'time when justice sat In the open
courtyard, and the dock" Ii from a
German word meaning a receptacle,
while the bar IL a Welsh word mean
ing branch Of tree used to separate
the lords Of justice from their vassals.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
Its Curious OriRSn.

The word "eavesdropper'' has a curl.
Gus origin. In the early part Of last
century the penalty Of listening to or
overlooking secret assemblies, especial
ly Masonic ones, was SUSPENSE un-
der the caves OF house on a rainy
day till the water ran through the
clothing and down to the shoes of the
offender London Express.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
SrArE oT Quo, CRY 90 ToLEpo, !
Lucas CoVNrY.


LucAs CoUNrY
Frank J. CAsneI mAkss oath that he
10 senIot partner Of the hrm OF y, ].
Cheney \ CO., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, Coonty and State
aiorstAld, aud tha, saId hrm gill par
the sum @, oNE HUNDRED not.
LARS for each aud every case OF ca.
saFFh that eaSDoI be e0r~d By the use
Of Halla CatAtth Cur
fRANE CuExIY.
sworn 10 before me and subscribed
Ia my presence. THE eth day Of Dseeu.
bet, A, u, 1859 A. w.GlHAsOx.
tSBALl Notary Public
Halle Catarth Care ss saSsa later,
nAlly. add acts directly On The blood
and m0coas sartaees Of The syttsm
S~nd Tor testimonials, trNs
sold ~ ell dtaesssis. rNc.
Take hallS Family hlls See eossss.
patson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

A Chicago professor recently pre-.
dIsssd thai the industry Of the twenty
arst century would be controlled By
women, and Supreme. Court Jns,Ies
David A. Brewer In IN Address before
Vassar suggested thu, the next halt.
century may extend foil suffrage
Throughout the uniou"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Oar compliments TO The brilliant aud
versatile editor OF The FiePldA Sun,
and uill be plsase note how Iha, some
thousand or 80 Of our nsisAepN die
agreed With him In their estimate Of
ns ~ expressed b their ballots lasl
TnesAay.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

This 10 the lass time you ~ill travel
alOae THE earthly road Therefore.
keep CHEEKY aud hslP the world 10
keep 90, too. We eli have eseA fur.
nlshed q cup with which 20 give some
one q dFiak, Tee a.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19
The NlRhtshade

The deadly nightshade in Italy and
Spain II the emblem Of falsehood. 1t Is
probable that the poisonous character
Of the plant had something to do with
the symbolism.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

The only college for women 10
Western AsIa 10 the American College
Cor Girl,, .. constantInople, founded
supported and Incorporated by Am-''
lean women.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

ChAS, w, Morse, she ice King. IL rent
Ing . place In Fiith Avenue, N. Y,
that 10 TO cost q cool 5000, 900,
Wouldn't that iFesse yonf
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

To . man Who has the right had Of 9
heart there's iust one li,tls unplsas.
ant thing abou, . polilieal vie,ory--
the ,hought Of the other islloWS de.
feat and disappointment
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

An estimAls Of 10000 acres bordering
on che Delaware river 10 solely u,I'
llsed for che s,Hdy Of live blrds, II 10
thoroughly equipped ~ bird ObserVa.
tory
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Kerosene veil rubbed into the
roots OF ths hair every other night 10
saId 10 strengthen I've RrSWth aud stop
lts falling out.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Plant memorial trees on the birth
days and your children will always
have q monument
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Or, Clara Swain was che fret woman
medical missionary, She went 10
North India In January, 1870,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Now that "the country 10 saved, !"
let everybody 20 TO work TO clean up
and beAutliy the city.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

There must be- come explanation for
the sudden collapse Of the French rev.
olu,lon. A plausible one 10 that the
Pevolutionlsts rem on, OF Cigarette.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

Live oah may Stand fourth In popu.
lAllon among Florida elllSS, but
Gainesville 10 SIlll finI when Il Gomez
TO beauty, health and Rsnsrs, attract.
iVenoaa,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

We are never too poor, too ugly, too
dull, too sick, too frlendlesS, 20 be
useful 10 come one.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

None Of she "also ran" will bear
their defeat with more grace and good
humov than will Brother Appleyard.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

A married man says the easiest way
50 manage = wife ID TO let her have her
own way.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

AlAchua county stands by her
friends, fret, last and al time.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

OF course some mighty good men
had TO get left.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

They now pare potatoes and wash
dishes by electricity.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

All advertising bills become due after hrst
appearance OF advertisement, unless otherwise
stipulated In contract. Parties not known 10 ne
yin be required 10 pay for advertising In ad-
Vamce. Address, THE DAILY SUN,
CARRevI1Lk. PLA.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

It's good thing 10 know'jdeas, and
it's good idea 20 know thing,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-05-19

The Twiee.A-week sun Is an sightpage, forty
column paper, publiShed every Monday and
Thursday, and contains al the news Of the
week, local, state and general, and will be
mailed, postage free, 10 any rart Of the United
States or Canada, for 500 year-in advance.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
WHILE RESISTING ARREST
Thomas Murphy. 81 vinita. 4. r., shot
and Killed while Resistiag A..
rest A. a Suspicious Person.

Springfield, Mo.-A mar named Thos.
Murphy, Of Vinita. I. r.; was shot and
killed here, Monday afternoon, by Po-
liceman John Wilberly, while resisting
arrest. The mans companion, who
gives his name as M. j. Curtis, Of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Ia, was arrested after a des-
perate struggle with the officers, and Is
being held for investigation. Much ex-
element was caused when the men
were at first taken for two Of the Wick
life outlaws from the Indian territory,
whom the posses have been chasing for
a week. A dispatch from vinita, I. T..
says that Murphy was a lather, and left
that town several months ago. and that
the Indians are still In the hills.
The officers attempted to arrest the
pair as suspicious characters. Curtis
surrendered after a desperate struggle.
Murphy tried 10 shoot Officer Wilberly.
and vas shot and instantly killed by
the officer.
After being taken to the station.
Curtis at first refused to talk. Later
he gave their names and said they were
both here searching for land. Each Of
the men carried a revolver. and two eth
er reviewers were found in their room
in a lodging house which they had oc-
cupied FOR the past three days. Curtis
Is about As years old, smooth shaven
and of medium stature.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
GEN. JOHN THAYER DEAD
Tic Had Held Many Public Offices and
Was "a Renowned Indian Fight
err In Territorial Days.

Lincoln, Neb.-General John w.
Thayer. a civil war veteran, former
United States senator and governor Of
Nebraska. died shortly before eight
O'Clock Monday night, after an illness
which became serious only last Satur-
day. For a man of his age-S6 years
Gen. Thaycr was unusually robust and
active until a month ago. He was Unit
ell States senator from Nebraska for
the Incomplete term from 1867 and 1871;
territorial governor of Wyoming in
1875, and governor of Nebraska Tor four
years beginning in 1887. He gained re.
nown as an Indian fighter in the terri
torial days of this state.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-03-23
ITEMS.
he Japs invented the fan.


Americans have the best eyes.
Hens, on an average, lay 80 eggs q
year.
A clock in Brussels is wound by the
wind.
The Chinese eat annually CO duckl
apiece.
The condor flies at a height of six
miles.
Eggs Geo years ago sold for two cents
Q dozen.
In Munich each inhabitant drinks a
quart and a pint of beer a day.
The earth casts into space n cone.
shaped shadow S64, 900 miles long.
In medieval times cats were so scarce
that to kill one involved a heavy fine.
Burmah rubies, Russian beryls and
Persian tuquOises are severally the
best.
No less than 10000 elephants are
slaughtered annually for their tusks.
In the French, Italian and Spanish
wine lands the grapes are still troGden
with bare feet.