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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
NILE Posts OF Fame.
New York Tribuns


In his\suggestion that the names of par
ties responsible for railway accidents be
made as public as possible Vice President
Kruttschpitt OF the Southern Pacific hits
upon a scheme which would accomplish
much more than It is intended to, Within
few years half our population would be
famous, while the other half would have
become hypochOndriacs as result OF being
reminded in every newspaper and every
railway station OF lifes brevity. one could
scarcely travel Ave miles by rail without
encOuntering granite shaft inscribed
after this fashion: "At this SPOT, on June
II. 1915. Hank Smith forgot to flag the
southbound freight thereby deraling the
train and killing one brakeman and seven
tramps In eommemoratlon OF this over
sight reminiscent public has erected this
monument"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
Human "Steam" Is
Keeping II Up
The Secret OF the FirOIsSs Energy Som.
People Possess.

There Is another kind OF steam than
that In which the boy James Watt, wetch-
ing his mothers teakettle. first saw the
great possibilities now become realities.
This other Kind OF steam Is human
steam" Some people call II push"
hustle" OF 'get-up." and some call IL
life" It's the power 20 do things
pie possess.
Malta Vita. the only matted whole.
wheat food. nils men and women and
children with the power 10 do things. II
keeps up their steam" because all the
rich nutrition IL contains Is easily digest
ed and taken up by the blood 70 nouFiBh
body and brain.
Malta-Vita Is the most nourishlng food
in the world because the starch OF the
steam -eooked wheat Is converted, by malt
tious and so easily digested that phyd-
clans everywhere recommend II. Malta-
VIA every nake Crisp and delieiouA. u
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
Growth 0s National Wealth.
Indianapoiis News

More billions Of dollars are added to the
eountry's wealth within the limits OF a
single presidential term today than were
in the country as the result of the accu-
mutations Of the period covered by all the
presidents along to the year of Lincoln s
first election. Every succeeding sunrise In
1907 sees 100000 added to this country s
wealth The value of the tangible, mar
ketable property in the United States on
this anniversary of Lincoln's birth is
greater than that of the United Kingdom
and France combined. which. respectively.
on this roll. stand second and third among
the worlds nations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

The electric lighting company is
going to revise its rate schedule vol
unfairly" A little scratching below
the surface will doubtless disclose the
fact that the voluntary" reductions
would not have been considered at
this time except for the rate-reducing
ordinance proposed by Councilman
Zimman
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

We are waiting patiently for Editor
Hitchcock's WorldHerald to put in a
word in favor of the pending bill to
stop the county jail feeding graft. This
is a nonpartisan measure which will
affect perquisite-grabbing republican
sheriffs and democratic sheriffs alike.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

1t turns out that the railroad law
yers persuaded two of the eight judges
of the United States supreme court to
side with them in the tax cases just
adjudicated That is two more than
the railroad lawyers expected when
they finished their arguments.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Governor Hoch of Kansas is berat-
ing the Kansas legislature for not &C
complishing anything of moment for
the state. The Nebraska legislature
can avoid being called to task by Gov
ernor Sheldon by getting down to bust
ness of its own accord.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Congressman Tawney's prediction of
a 500. 100000 government deficit
next year may not come true. but It
might help some. as the democrats are
still looking for an issue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

When the public schools have to be
closed to coerce public school teachers
of South Omaha to go to the front for
the of1ceholders and their political
satellites who are fighting annexation,
the suspicious of the legislature must
be aroused as to the motives prompt
ing resort to such desperate measures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

No objection will be entered to the
members of the executive committee
OF the Commercial club reconstderins
their hasty ultimatum to resign, pro-
viding they do not again commit the
offense of incorporating the rank
and file of the club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

The man who had to shovel snow
on his walk up in a Montana town
thought there was seventeen feet OF It
and so reported to an eastern press
correspondent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Mr.. Cleveland thinks there may be
merit in the suggestion of a marriage
qualification for suffrage. Mr.. Cleve-
land was bachelor until after he was
elected president of the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Members of the Nebraska legisla-
ture will introduce no more bills after
March /. However. there are other
bills that VIII be introduced about
that time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
MaIting the MONEY Fly.
Washington Post

The senate appropriated slco,ooooOO in
hfty-two minutes the other day and 1t
might have made better record but for
the fact that several senators wasted time
In urging economy in the expenditure OF
public moneys
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
InaliennbIe Right OF Boys.

That this is the ehildren's century was
iudieaiiy affirmed by the supreme court
OF Mississippi, which affirmed In a suit
for damagesN brought by the parents OF
a boy injured by an electric light attached
10 a tree that the small boy. In the pursuit
OF happiness. guaranteed by the consti-
tree.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

II has come to pretty pass when
the ringsters in South Omaha hang a
man in efssy ss a threat of punishment
ahead for those eouraseously lighting
the grafters and advocating eonsolida-
ton with Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Winter seems to be about over, ex-
cept the report of the man who lies to
you about how cheaply he heated his
house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

The senate at Washington has\just
passed ss1 private pension bills at the
rate of fifteen a minute. The peace
conference at The Hague might use
that as an argument against any more
wars
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

1t appears to be definitely settled
that the Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw will not
locate in Omaha on emerging from
the treasury portfolio. This is
omaha's loss and New York's gain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
How Have the MIshty FaIIsnI

Railroad officials are dolefully predicting
hard times II the legislatures OF the various
states do not stop railroad legislation. They
ignore the fact that 10 the people and eono
Germs crushed out by rebates and other IA
voTitism the hard times have already come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

1.-THE evil influence OF a Mormon In
the senate is bad" says Senator Du-
bois. The evil influence of any man
is bad anywhere. for that matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
A Common weakness

England, famous for the careful manner
in which IT operates it's railroads has just
had a bad passenger train collision. Even
there, It appears the blockhead system Is
now and then IN operation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

The quality of the calendar and blot
ter supplies bears proof that the big
life insurance companies are retrench-
ing in some directions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
A Possible olive branch.

W hHHIHbIUH fitTdIu
Mr.. Bryan has attacked John d. Rookie
feller's gift to the educational board. rho
only way Mr.. Rockefeller can ever make
up with Mr.. Bryan is by purchasing the
railroads aAd presenting them TO the gov
ernnpnt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Careful search of the photograph
studios of Utah fails to show any group
or composite picture OF Senator
smoot's wife.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

For the present, at least, the presl-
dent shows disposition to leave the
revision of the tariff in the hands Of
Miss ida Tarbell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

SIT is easy TO get million dollars, ("
says John w. Gates. Yes. it's. like
the sleight-of-hand trick; anyone can
do # who knows how.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Most of the railroads threatening to
give "2-cent service" for a "2-cent
fare" will not have to make many
changes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Democratic leaders are disposed to
accept James ]. Hills prediction of
hard times in 1908. . 49,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

A Kansas judge has decided that a
donkey cannot be restrained from
braying. That judge knows Kansans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Mr.. Rockefeller resents being called
a Millionaire. The average man would
not resent such a charge II the party
making Il could prove IT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

did you ever try the stock market"
asked the eastern man.
NO" answered Bronco Bob, but it's
mcb ite deal in faro YHi, 10 wan, ~
fight shy unless you know the DEALER
WASHINGTON Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Is that Dead Rat" restaurant re-
ferred to in the Thaw trial in the Chi
nese district?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Bre'r Fox Ben White OF the North
western is chuckling in his sleeve at
his narrow escape.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

How lucky that Omaha has no sub
treasury to tempt collectors of $1,000,
$1,000 and $40, 900 bills.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

"Penrose will fight for Ohio dams"
says Washington dispatch. Senator
Foraker gets them without a fight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

II don't know much about your con-
CHEESEMAN'S Official record. but / hear he's
a finished parliamentarian."
He rs now, you betl He was married
to Miss Strongmind few days ago.
Washington Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Ready Money" is the title of new
serial. 1t is usually short story.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarisy should have The Zee
mailed 20 them. Address will he
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Wall street is wondering IL a stock
panic would embarrass President
Roosevelt. Probably not. unless he
owns lot of stock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Dubley-He's a good Christian, anyway.
Wiseman-Huh! Not much, he isn't
Dubley-Why you've said so yourself,
Wiseman-Nothing of the sort; l said he
was a church member.--Washington Herald,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Places Hauowed by the Poets Life
and WorEs

Places HaIIowed by the Poets Life
and works.
One hundred years ago today Henry
wadsworth Longfellow was born In Port
land Me. The occasion is to be honored
with commemorative exercises throughout
New England especially at the poets fam
Gus home, the Craigie house in Cambridge,
Mass. This old home, familiar to all lovers
of Longfellow. Is more intimately identl-
fed with his life than any other. 1t Is as
ISOLATED with the happiest years of hts
life and sanctifed by the tragic death Of
Mrs. Longfellow. Within its shadows at
tingiy, the principal exercises will be held
and addresses delivered by William Dean
Howells, President Charles W. Eliot OF
Harvard, Colonel Thomas Wentworth Hig-
ginson and Prof. Charles Eliot Norton.
Longfellow was a shrine maker, relates
the New York Tribune. He wrote II, stood
on the Bridge at Midnight" and people
studiously doing" Boston go to look at
a certain bridge crossing the Charles. He
penned THE Ride of Paul Revere" and
visitors to the culture burdened city of the
east look for the
tower where the lanterns were hung
.. aloft in the belfry arch .
OF the North Church tower, as a signal
light,
and a trolley line running out to Lexing-
ton and beyond find the poem an excellent
asset. Taking a leaf out of Chaucers book,
he composed the Tales of Wayside Inn"
and the old inn at Sudbury, a community
revolving around the Hub in close prox-
unity, has taken on a new lease of life.
Acadia" may be a beautiful spot but a
certain steamship company considers that
pure gold may be refined by advertising 1t
as The Land Of Evangeline" and giving
away copies of the poem. At Newport,
where
=. for my ladys bower
Built 1 a lofty tower,
the tower, as we'll as society, has an in
terest to the visitor, because Longfellow
wrote THE Skeleton in Armor." The
sightseer has not properly done Pittsheld,
Mass, who has not glanced across the
sloping lawn at the "old fashioned country
seat" somewhat back from the village
street." and imagined the "old clock on
the stairs" eating up eternity with its de-
pressing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Nan-How's this for a picture hat7
Fan-Its good enough for the comic sup
plement.-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County. So;
Charles G. Rosewater, general manager
OF The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn. says that the actual number OF fuli
and complete copies OF The Daily, Mornins
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of Lannarv 1907. was as follow:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Net total, .e73, sac
Daily average .................. 81, 3s9
CHARLES c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
to before me this 31st day of January,
1907.
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Mrs. Watkyns-Which do you prefer, Mr..
Wylkyns, blondes or brunettesf
Mr.. Wylkyns--It depends on which I am
with.-Somerville Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

Conductor" said the. gasping passenger.
vainly trying to raise a window, there are
at least a billion microbes In this car
You ought to be able TO stand that II the
company can" growled the street car con-
ductor. I'VE don't get blamed cent for
carrying 'em."-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

II wouldn't think IL safe to put dena-
tured alcohol into an automobile"
why mott
I'D be afraid the different parts would
get tight."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-27

LAwyer-well. what was done in the In
term? .
Witness-I don't know. sir. I didn't 60
into the interim. stayed In the ante
room Puck .-T
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

The News-No Pure .Jrug Cough
Cure Laws WOULD pc needed, If all
cough cures were like DR.. Shops
Cough Cure sand has been for 90
years. The National Law now re-
quires that II any poisons enter into
cough mixture, it must be printed
on the label or package. For this
reason mothers. and Others, should
insist on having DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. No poison-marks on DR..
Shops labels-and none in the
medicine. else it must by law be ON
the label. And It's not only safe. but
It is said to be by those that know ii
best. a truly remarkable cough
remedy. Take no chance, particu-
iariy with your children. Insist on
having Or. Shops Cough Cure.
Compare carefully the DR.. shoop
package with others and see. No
poison marks there! You can al
ways be on the safe side by demand
ing DR.. Shops Cough Cure. Simply
refuse to accept any other. Sold BY
all dealers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY 1LouR.

Does coffee ursagree with you!
Probably IT does! Then Try DR.
Shops Health cofee. Health
Coffee" IS a cteve- combination Of
parched cereals and nuts Not 1
grain of real coffee, remember, In DR.
Shops Health cofee. yet its flavor
and taste matches closely old Java
and Mocha coffee. If your stomach.
heart or kidneys can't stand conee
drinking, try Health Cofee. 1t il
wholesome, nourishing and satisfy
ing. It's nice even for the youngest
child. Sold By all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
A FIFTY DOLLAR BILL.
The Find That Made Mark Twain q
mississippi River Pilot.

Mississippi River Pilot.
One day in the midwinter of 1856
or 1851 think 1t was 1861 was
coming along the main street Of Keo.
kuk in the middle of the forenoon. 1t
was bitter weather, so bitter that that
street was deserted almost. A light
dry snow was blowing here and there
on the ground and ON the pavement,
swirling this way and that way and
making all sorts of beautiful figures,
but very chilly to look at. The wind
blew a piece Of paper past me. and it
lodged against a wall Of house.
Something about the look of it attract
ed my attention, and l gathered it in.
1t was fifty dollar bill, the only one
/ had ever seen and the largest as
semblage OF money had ever encoun-
tered In one spot. / advertised 1t in
the papers and suffered more than q
thousand dollars worth OF solicitude
and fear and distress during the next
few days lest the owner should see the
advertisement and come and take my
fortune away. AS many as four days
went by without an applicant. Then
could endure this kind OF misery no
longer. / felt sure that another four
could not go by in this safe and secure
way. felt that l must take thar
money out Of danger.
So / bought a ticket for Cincinnati
ana went to that city. worked there
several months In the printing office OF
Wrightson & Co. had been reading
Lisutenant's Herndon's account Of his
explorations OF the Amazon and had
been nightly attracted by what he
said of coca. made up my mind that
would go to the headwaters Of the
Amazon and collect coca and trade in
It and make fortune. left for New
Orleans in the steamer Paul Jones
with this great idea filling my mind.
One Of the pilots of that boat was Hor-
ace Bixby. Little by little 1 got ac-
Quainted with him, and pretty soon
was deIng lot of steering for him in
his daylight watches. When / got to
New Orleans l inquired about ships
leaving for Para and discovered that
there weren't any and learned that
there probably wouldn't be any during
that century.
It had not occurred to me to inquire
about these particulars before leaving
Cincinnati, SO there 1 was. couldn't
get to the Amazon. / had no friends
in New Orleans and no money to speak
OF. l went to Horace Bixby and asked
him to make a pilot out Of me. He
said he would do 1t for 500 cash In
advance. So I steered for him up to
St. Louis, borrowed the money from
my brofher-in-law and closed the bar
gain. I had acquired this brotherin-
law several years before. This was
william A. Moffett, a merchant, vIr-
gilman, a fine man In every way. He
] had married my sister Pamela. with
n eighteen months 1 became com.
petent pilot. and served that oflce
until tue Mississippi river trafic was
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
brought to standstilI by the breaking
out of the civil war.-From Mark
Twain's Autobiography in North Amer
lean Review.
Ahead. Yet eeh,ns.

The nervous foreigner got up and
went back to the conductor Of the
street car.
"Pardong. m'sleur." said he, ''but zee
eur, he run so slow. and why, IL you
pleeze? Ees it not sop
yep" replied the conductor. 1--WE
can't help it. though. You see. the car
ahead is behind"
The foreigners eyes opened wider.
Would you mind saying him again."
ae asked apologetically.
Il say" replied the conductor, louder
han before, that the car ahead is be-
lind. See?"
The foreigner returned to his seat.
Zee car-r-r ahead. he ees bshind7'
laid he to himself. Most wonderful.
most astonishing is zis county!"-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

In using q cough syrup, why not
get the best? One that comes highly
recommended is Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup. contains Honey ana
Tar and Is superior to other cough
Tyrups In many ways. Children al
ways like 1t because It contains no
opiates. is a laxative and Is guaran-
teed to give satisfaction or your
money refunded. Try It. Sold BY
H. F. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Improper action Of the kidneys
causes backache, Iumbago. rheumat-
tism. ''PIneuies" Is q kidney remedy
that VIII relieve these diseases.
Pleasant to take and guaranteed to
give satisfaction or money refunded
..Relief In every dose" Sold by
H. F. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Spring winds chap. tan and cause
freekles to appear. Pinesaive Car
bolized applied at night win relieve
that burning sensation. Natures
own remedy. Acts Ike q ,poultics
and draws out Inflammation. Sold
by H. F. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29

Hurried meals, lack Of exercise
are the main causes OF dyspepsia. A
Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after each
meal aids digestion. improves the
appetite. Sold by II. F. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29

upholsrering ana furniture repair.
ing cheaper than ever. E. e. Allen,
e64 West Main street. c. R. odeIrs
old stand.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Everyone knows rnat the spring
is the season Of the year when the
system needs cleansing. Dade's Lit
tie Liver Pills are highly recon-
mended. Try them. Sold by H. F.
Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Especially recommended for piles
that is Dewttt's Carbealzed witch
Hazel saIye. Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Extra ane Ice cream served at
Hotel Waldo each dag from noon
until midnight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-29
HOME..BANK FOR SAVINGS
cLARKSBURc. ". VA.


BANKING corporations indyidna.
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OFFICERS
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QARESBURG JUNK DEALER

Rcsenshine Junk Co.
0uy ana sell All kinds Of ols
Junk. Second Hand Pulleys ana
Mating, Second Hand Brachinsr,
and Old Rope.
Jnnk Thrd-CaIn rtrsst.
Rssidceee-1ss Ckangaug A.