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Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

gree Of reliability than the automatic
Hence the familiar boards. with drops or
signal lamps, according to the size Of the
exchange district, have been assumed.
Building plans follow. These must be so
designed that the switchboards and their
operators will be adequately housed. or
fees must be provided for an executive
force, with departments OF traffic. con-
struction and maintenance, the size Of
these depending upon the probable devel-
opment of the district. 1t is also learned
from the number Of lines and from a study
Of the future trahic, about how many
operators will be needed. The last named
investigation concerns the probable tee-
phone use Of the community including the
growing importance OF toll communications
and the changing character Of services. the
lower grades OF which tend 10 disappear
as the telephone habit becomes fixed Ia a
community. such studies are an essential
part OF the calculations, for one operator
with 100 lines at one exchange may be
overburdened. while another with 400 at
an exchange OF different type may have
just an ordinary load.
Not only is the number OF operators
Predetermined but the extent OF floor
space which viii be required for their
lunch rooms, rest rooms ana lockers.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Taking a Census for Year 1920

Continued from Page One)
out how many lines Will be needed, say in
1920; where each one Of wires will, long
before 1920, be provided with underground
facilities. Many others which already
have the underground mileage will have
acquired much Of t. The ideal is a con-
duit system reaching every block I'm the
city, with a maximum OF tr5n ch work.
But again there are likely TO be local con-
dtions modifying such a scheme. Some
times, for example. IL may be better engi-
neering TO go some distance out Of the
way to avoid blasting a ledge or laying
a conduit over a bed Of quicksand.
A thorough. switchboard study must be
made IN order that the complex system Of
lines may be properly interconnected. This
is based on the types now prevailing I'm
the Bell system, for the engineers recog-
nize that whatever may be said in favor
of the so-called "automatic" switchboard
for very small exchanges In rural neigh
borhoods, It is unlikely to play an inn
portant part IN the future. A series OF
about 200 service tests on manual switch
boards and automatic switchboards operat-
ing under practical conditions in different
parts OF the country has shown that the
manual system possesses a far greater de-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Nv EIemenf piseovered.

It is reported that J. r. Rydberg, pro-
fessor In physics at the university in Lund,
Sweden, has a new theory about chemical
elements. In working on the same he came
to the conclusion that there must be an
element having less atomic weight than
any element heretofore known; in fact,
only a small fraction Of the atomic weight
of hydrogen. 1t is further stated that such
an element, the electron, was known be-
FORE but that Professor Rydberg has dis
covered that It does not consist Of any
separate kind OF material. It is thought
that the consequence of this will be very
important, and will lead to the discovery
that metals are not simply elements but
are composed OF electrons. 1t win follow,
also, that electron-as the new element is
called by Professor Rydberg-is a universal
gas, which at all events forms an atmos-
phere which prevails throughout our solar
system. 1t Is also expected that the new
discovery will lead to full scientific ex-
plantations of many things which up TO
date have remained doubtful or unex-
planned as, for Instance, the magnetic
storms in connection with the sunspot
periods, the northern lights, the terrestia.
magnetism, etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
N the Field of Electricity

pendent says. it would turn parlor into a
morgue or a seance room.
But recently It 10 reported that German
chemists have overcome this difcultp by
putting into the electrodes other metals be-
sides mercury thus changing the character
Of the light and making Il approach the
light OF common day.
Zinc with 10 per cent Of bismuth and a
trace OF sodium Is used for this purpose
II this proves practical we shall have ouI
houses oheapiy lighted by softly glowing
tubes arranged in all sorts OF artistic de-
signs on the wallis and ceilings instead Of
one or more points Of light too bright "a
look at directly.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Little Stories for Little People

lady and her husband; but after she was
undressed and In bed--nOt her little crib
close to mothers side, but big bed in a
room all alone--she walled: oh must
kiss my own mother good night. can't
live with you any longer!"
The lady tried to quiet her. but her
cries grew more heartrendering, till at
last she slipped out OF bed. picked up heI
dolls. and ran TO the door.
When II was opened she found her own
mother standing there, and sprang into
her arms crying joyfully, Mother dear
you are the bestest after allg'-Mary A.
Wood.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
For : LIttIe 90 % Thr.e.


Fer a Little Girl OF Three.
Moo, moOl
What can i do
For my sweet little girl OF three?
..- / Will eat the sweet grass,
j VIII give her a glass
OF my milk for her tea;
Moo, moot that's what I'll do
For my sweet little maiden OF three.
New, newt
What can 1 do
For my little girl OF three?
l will catch all the mice
And they shall not come twice
To the cake, you'll see;
New new! that's what I'll do
For my sweet little maiden OF three.
Bow-WOw
will go now
With my little girl OF three;
i will make a great noise,
l will frighten the boys,
For they all fear me.
BOW-woW! that Is Just how
Ill guard my sweet maiden OF three.
Neigh, neigh!
Out OF my way
For my little girl OF three
i viii give her a ride,
We will canter and glide
Der the meadowy lea.
Neigh, neigh! that's just the way
III help my sweet maiden Of three.
st Nicholas.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

- for today, The rosebud dress,
you call it," said mother.
mo. want to wear the white one" in
sisted Myra-
'Fve new ribbon for your hair that
just matches the rosebud" mother added,
as she brushed the curly locks.
But Myra stood with cloudy face while
she was made clean and sweet In the
pretty dress. with the pink ribbon in her
hair. Then, without a kiss or a thank
you" for her kind mother. she turned
away and went upstairs, saying 70 her
self: "She never let's me do as l want
TO- 1 wish l could ind another place to
live I'm going to try. I'd better take
some OF my dolls with me, so that III
not be lonesome" Picking up Lady Rose
and old black Dinah., she crept softly
downstairs and out OF the door.
Up the street she went little way
and stopped before a house. II think III
try this one" she said. So she climbed
the steps aud rang the bell The door
opened, and she looked up into the face
OF a lady.
.Have you any children" she asked.
mo. dear; what would YOU likeg" sad
the lady. .-
II would like to be your little girl and
live with you" Myra said
what win your mother say about it?"
asked the lady.
'Oh, she's tired OF me, I guess. I like
you very much; hadn't you better keep
meT"
..WelL YOU may come in" she said. SO
Myra made herself at home and began
housekeeping with her dolls In the bay
window.
The lady had met Myra's mother and
she AZ once sent her maid TO her with a
note telling about Myra. &c.,
AZ supper she ehatted happily with the
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Production % Aluminium.

At the meeting in New York Of the Elec-
trochemical society DR.. Charles F. Chand-
Ter Mitchell, professor OF chemistry, gave
a review Of the work performed by G. NJ.
Hall in connection with the discovery Of an
electrical process for the production OF
aluminium. A striking feature OF this
process. Prof. Chandler said, was the de-
vice thought out by Mr.. Hall for the pro-
lection of the workmen from the scorch-
ing irradance OF the melted cryolite,
which enters as one Of the most important
factors in the process, He has found that
pulverlzed charcoal refused to mix with the
seething mass OF metal. although as a rule
powders have the tendency to become in
extricably fused with metals under such
conditions. The charcoal, Prof Chandler
said, sheds the cryollte as the duck sheds
water and no matter how we'll the mass
is stirred the powder comes to the surface
again, to form a distinct and easily alb
stracted top layer" Such a layer Is now
introduced by Mr.. Hall for the double
purpose OF screening the workmen from
the rays OF the melted metal and to carry
a stratum Of powdered aluminium ready for
mixture with the cryolite when needed.
And by another very ingenious device q
small incAndescent light, suspended over
tho Jar is made to signalize the ABSORB
ton of the aluminium already put in and
the reed for more.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Electricity in the Hothouse.

ELECTRICITY In the HOthOuge.
An astonishing invention by Mr.. B. II.
Thwaite, British engineer, for the cultl-
walton Of plants by electricity has certain
features which are both new and original
In the patent specification Mr.. Thwaite
says: my invention consists in Harvesting
the intentional and consequential products
Of a combined suction OF pressure4producer
gas engine and electric energy generating
plant for providing all the defined and BEN
efcial Influences on plant life in an COO
nomio and effective manner. I utilize the
Jacket water Of the gas engine for heating
the conservatory or glass house. 1 also
utilize the carbon di-oxide of the gas en-
gine exhaust gases for feeding the leaves,
first purifying such gases before allowing
them to enter into the immediate environ
ment Of the plants" Mr.. Thwaite's re-
sumo Of his discovery is certainly both in
teresting and suggestive. He says: at is
remarkable that the most economic method
Of converting the heat of coal fuel into
work is also the most perfectly applicable
to the electrical, thermal and chemical
stimulation OF organic vegetable life. Ny
invention harnesses all the qualities Of this
system of power production to most salts
factorily effect the object in view, for on
a large scale, in which I use ordinary btu
minous steam coal instead of anthracite
for power gas generating purposes, I re-
cover the ammonia from the gas produced,
in a concentrated solution, for fertilizing
the soil in the rearing pots. etc., or I may
convert 1t into a solid form as ammonia
suphate.
MY invention secures for the object de-
fined the efficient recovery Of:
''First-The heterogeneous matter of the
coal.
"second-rhe sensible heat Of the gas en-
gine jacket water.
"Third-The carbon di-oxide of the per-
feet products OF combustion Of the power
gas.
"Fourth-Their sensible heat, all being
available and efficiently utilized In addition
to the electricity transformed power, to
effect the object in view
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

Hold out his hand for the change, Johns
employer said wei. my boy. did you get
what / sent you FORE
Yes. sir" said john and here = the
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

couldn't imagine what had become Of the
b-cent piece. ] was certain I had it when
/ started from the store to return"
There are two or three things that I
know now" Mr.. Brown said. with a salts
ned air. Il know you have been taught to
count your money in coming and going, and
to tell the exact truth whether u sounds
we'll or not-tWo important things In an err
rand boy. III think I'll try you young
man. without looking further "-Minneap-
oils Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Did Not see II.

DID Not See IL.
Prof. Brander Matthews, along with
his belief in spelling reform, believes in
short words and in simple constructions.
Apropos OF simplicity Prof Matthews
said the other day:
In my youth / once passed the summer
in the country. one OF my friends. an
elderly farm hand paid a visit TO New
York during my country visit, and on his
return I said TO him, employing a word
needlessly complex and long:
We'll. Jabez, how did you like the me-
tropols?"
'Wot sayg asked the old man.
How did you like the metropolis l re-
peated.
"''Twa'nt open. said he."-DetrOit Jour
nal
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
LIttIe Mxrn.

Little Myra.
WANT to wear my white dress,
mother" Myra was being
dressed for afternoon.
Il think your pink one is better
for today. The rosebud dress.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

Exactly like cut shown. Made of
white maple, giving II a clean SAM
tary appearance, top has convenient
spice drawers as shown, base is extra
well made, size 26X46, ? bins, draw
ers and boards. Easily a $40 value.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

simultaneously from two
different places IN the United
States the invention Of a device
for seeing at a distance By cleo
trical means is announced by
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Only

Our own exclusive design. Made with
'eautiful ornamented Joints, post nno D.,
nd chills. This bed is finished in three
coats OF thoroughly baked-on enamel and
can be had in any of the popular colors.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
B usseLs Rug
Size 8-3xIO.6 for

These and worsted rugs from Of the n
est weavers in the world and the designs controls
exclusively by Hartmans They finely and ma
OF special selected throughout and strictly
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11
Hartman Grand = Great SlsCial Steel Ra

will
of durability pouch feed
profusey nkeed trimmed See prices above
CREDIT TEREsi CASH, 81 WEEKLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-11

every one of them. Investigate these values.
Oak Bunets, elegant, sls.T5.
Ladies' writing Desks, 94.95
Zine Music Cabinets, S5.25.
Massive Library rabies, S9a5.
Large Center Tables, S125.
Pedestal Extension Tables, STAYS.
Massive Dining Chairs, S1.25.
e-piece Toilet Sets, only Sl.9S,
5l-piece Dinner Sets, $685..
Elegant Cook stoves, S975.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-24
WATCH STINSON "PAL."
Former Companion of Murdered
Nan Became Suddenly Rich.

San Francisco. Feb. 23.-"The Call" says to-
day that news has been received here that Mrs
Frank n. Sawyer, Of Boston. q niece of John
Stinson, a wealthy man who disappeared from
this city in 1898 and is believed to have been
murdered had arrived at the home OF her
mother Mrs. Sarah Connor at Portland, Me-
with the news that detectives hired by her 70
investigate the death OF her uncle had found
$4,000 worth of bonds belonging to Stinson in
San Francisco, and are now closely watching
the man who has them in his possession. This
man. says Mrs. Sawyer. was an old companion
of Stinson in the mine and worked with him for
forty years.
He became suddenly wealthy after uncle's
DEATH she said, in an interview last night,
land when began the investigation last
month this fact gave us a clew upon which to
work Soon found startling evidence. This
man had in his possession $4,000 of the bonds
which uncle owned. Our detectives are watch
ing every move Of that man. and his arrest will
be accomplished shortly"
Portland, Me-. Feb. 23-Rooert Foster, OF this
city, Mrs. Connor's representative who has just
returned from San Francisco, said to-day that
he knew nothing Of the reported finding of bonds
or property in the case, and that no information
OF that nature had reached Mrs. Conner or
Mrs. Sawyer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-24
NEWsMAN FOUND GOLD BAG.
Suspicious Lifted from Servants and Guests
of Mrs. E. C. Hoyt.

Detective Joseph A. skeny. through overhearing
the talk of two boys found the gold bag and purse
yesterday morning which Mrs. Edgar l. MarstOn. OF
No % East 57th-st missed Tuesday afternoon after
attending charity whist party in the home OF Mrs.
Edward c. Hoyt, at No Z East 67th-st Sicily
overheard the boys say that Moses Eiron news
dealer at 59th-st. and Madison-ave-, had picked up
a brass bag in 67tt-st between Madison and 9Th
aves. Tuesday Afternoon.
He soon found Error, who readily produced the
gold handbag, with it's border studded with da-
monds and rabies and a small golden purse. also
jewel studded. inside. which Mrs. MarstOn lost
Sure found it, said Enron, but I didn't think
II was worth much. II was in the gutter in 67th-
ST.. between 9TH and Madison ayes. I didn't think
it was worth much. and that's why didn't tell the
police about II"
Mrs. Marston said the bag was worth $3.50 and
the purse $3.50 Both wedding anniversary
present from her husband. who is connected with
the banking firm of Blair & Co and is president
and a director of dozen corporations,
Enron was taken 10 the East 6lth-St. station by
Sicily and nut through third degree eXamina-
ton by Captain Langan. He stuck 10 his story
The police detained him until they could tell MIS-
MarstOn. She and her husband We're in their CoUn-
try home. in Port Chester. and had not returned
yesterday morning
The discovery Of the bag in Eirons possession aP-
parently clears the suspicion against Mrs. HOyt'S
servants and the guests at the whist party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-24
MONEY FOR MISSIONS.
Nr. White Tells Young People Too
Little Is Contributed.

J. Campbell White. OF Allegheny. Penn. told
the six hundred young people OF the Interde-
..onlinstonal Missionary Conference a thing or
two yesterday about the relation of money TO
religion
If The Christian Church in America" he said.
"could be brought TO give one postag. stamp
Der capita week 10 foreign missions II would
give SlOoeaWe9 in a year. II it would give one
cs-1aTe week So0ocoo0o. II IL would give
one dish Of icecresm a week. SIOo0oOOOo If
lie equivalent OF one hours work-not at the
prices which you set for your labor. but at the
rste Of The mos unskilied labor in the country
100000 Ne now give 100000 Isn't it
100 small 20 talk about2"
The giving OF ones money should be recog.
rized as a part Of worship, according 10 the
speake:. ana in this connection he declared it
was shame 20 brins up children without
bringing them up also TO givs TO the Church.
The head Of The house nigh: as we'll DO al. the
praying all the giving"
The plan OF taking the Sunday school collec-
tons 10 pay for the Sunday school supplies he
chaTacteriEe@ as 'fossil'zed ideG" TX is
vicious educa ion and perfectly rotten finance"
he declared AS fO- the word children il
ought 10 be banisheG from the vocabulary of the
Christian Church. The morey contributed to
the Church is not debt which payment is
collected: hut an offering. and offerings il ought
10 be csled."
M White said the churches had begun the
wrong way about 10 make people give up their
money We've been asking men long enough
10 sit in the pews and give us their money. We
must set them 10 work. II people are TO give
their money, they must first be Induced to give
themselves. Tor when We give ourselves our
money goes with Us
M White urged that every reasonable means
be adopted 10 get every one in a church 10 con-
tribute regularly. Send a wisely selected COM
rnittee Of three 10 each member, and you'll get
pledge from % per cent Of the mempers"
Before the conference closes this evening II
IS likely that 5Oint committee viii be formed
Tfa
various denominations represented. Tho object
Of the meetings has been 10 get The best thought
available Oh missions 10 present 10 the young
people who cannot Set away to the summer
conferences at Silver Bay or Mortified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-24
CHARITY ASKED FOR POOR WIDOW.

The Charity Organization Society appeals for
$3.50 to provide weekly pension for widow with
three children under ten years of age. The moth
ers health is breaking down after striving alone
for nearly three years TO support her family. She
is earning her rent as janitress and is not
strong enough to do more than this. The children
must be clothed and fed, and the mothers health
preserved, that she may continue 10 give them the
intelligent they now receiving from her.
Money for this case sent TO the Charity Organza-
ton Society," No. los East 22d-st.. will be duly and
publicly acknowledged
The society acknowledges with thanks the follow
ing contributions received in response to recent
appeals:
Mrs F. NJ warburg. 800; c. NJ. H, c: W. S. and
James j. Goodwin $50 each; Frederick F. Aver. SIS:
Mrs, r NJ Hoe and In Memory of III B. H. Ei;., $40
Cash. H. T. T. and H. s., $40 each; A NJ. N,
Albany. J. H. s.. II B. Fowler, l. g. F. julius
x. =. q 81 K T., 50; Cash e F. C. NJ. J.. s.
Victor NJ. BisseI. Friends from Newport R. i;
I'm Memory OF II. Mop. Creighton" A Friend in
Quebec, Canadai Cash through The New5YO r
J.. Cash and Anonymous. 81 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-24
ICE, 50 Il TON.
This Summers Minimum Price,
Sans Secretaru of the Trust.

That ice will cost more next summer than IL ala
last is a settled fact. Both 1894 and 1876
ceptionaIy cold winters. and ice plentiful and
cheap. The unusual mIdness Of the present winter
resulted in scarcity. Yet. according 10 John
r. Bennett, secretary OF the American Ice Com
pany. the situation is not entirely hopeless. Mr..
Bennett said yesterday:
New-York City uses two and one-haIf million
tons Of ice annually, which taking shrinkage into
consideration, means that four million
stored each year in the icehouses Last year and
the year before the crop was practically harvested
by this time. and able 70 sell il low
as 81 % a ton although the average price near
er 81 80 This year, although cannot the fig
ures are exact, hardly one-half OF New-TOrk' ice
needs is already filed Yet Just week or ten days
of cold weather. and the situation would be entirely
changed.
However II IS out OF the question that fee Will
be as cheap IL was last summer. We are now
selling about s. ton. and IL is unlikely that ie
Will so any lower.
According TO Secretary Bennett. the artificial ice
plants not factor Their limit is about $4,000
tons annually. he says. and new plants have
been built lately. As II takes about SIX months 20
build an Ice plant, relief from this source cannos
Se looked for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-24
DISCUSS TAKING MANHATTAN BEACH.
Metz for Proposed Lease of Place for Con-
valescent Home.

Mayor Mcclellan and Controller Metz had a
long talk yesterday about the proposed seaside
park and convalescent home for the citys in
valid poor. The high rate of fare, 1t was said,
has put Long Beach out of the question, and
Rockaway Park was tabled because of its diff
Guilty of access.
The Austin Corbin people sent a letter offer
ing the Manhattan and Oriental beaches to the
city at rental of $4,000 year, with the OPP
ton of purchase at sS.15O,OOO. With the prop
erty the city at Manhattan, about
twelve acres there would be an area Of about
hundred and sixty acres. with the ocean
front and the hotels and cottages for hospital
accommodation.
Mr.. Metz said the project appealed TO him. and
he believed the Mayor would vote for It. A
resolution to make the lease. a beginning 10
taking over the property, Will be offered by the
Controller at the next meeting of the commits
sioners of the sinking fund.