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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19
Not Seeking Trouble,

BALTIMORE American.
The United States, not being one of the
signatory powers, is disincllned to inter
fere in the Congo affair Perhaps Uncle
Sam IS getting a trife tired of being the
big international policeman to whom all
the other powers and nations insist on
telling their troubles
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

The railroad lobbyists and political
agents are working night and day un-
der cover by Misrepresentation to pre-
judice the legislature against Omaha
with a view to heading off terminal
taxation. The railroad spokesman pre-
tend that terminal taxation would take
away from the outside counties and
school districts some of the money
they now receive as taxes from the
railroads and give it to Omaha. If
terminal taxation meant simply the
transfer OF taxes from one place to an
other the railroads would have no OBJ
lection whatever. They would just as
soon pay the money to the city treas
urer at Omaha as to the county treas
urer at Broken Bow. The truth is
that terminal taxation would not di-
minish the taxes paid by the railroads
to any county or school district in the
state, but would compel them to pay
city taxes, which they have been chron-
ically evading. 1t is because terminal
taxation would make them pay taxes
now shirked that the railroads are
against IL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19
one Marked difference.
Portland oregonian.

Practically all the immigrants from Eu-
ropean countries become Americans not
only in form but in heart. Immigrants
from the orient never do. That's one dif-
ference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Major Hersey's expectations of
reaching the north pole thiry-six hours
after leaving Norway should not deter
him from taking provisions for at least
a weeks trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

That New York judge who fined
liquorice dealers for forming a monop-
oily can depend upon popularity with
the American small boy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

When the Interstate Commerce COM
mission is given power to punish un-
necessary delays in the transportation
OF freight the express companies may
lose little business
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

A bill has been introduced at Lin
coin TO prevent foreign insurance COM
psnies from removing to the federal
courts suits brought by citizens of Ne
braska to recover on claims. which
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

The child labor law advocates have
swooped down upon the legislature.
The invasion is to be described not as
"a petition in boots" but as "a petit
ton in petticoats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Colonel Bryan has eghty-six engage
ments to lecture the coming summer at
$500 lecture which shows that It pays tr
run for president and not get there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

The Ohio river is now demonstrating
the fact that 1t is no better than the
Missouri, but it will with dificulty con-
vince Chairman Burton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

st. Petersburg reports an earth
quake, but may later admit that it
was only the wrong man finding the
powder magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

The disaster at Kingston may induce
the Danes to put their West Indian
islands on the bargain counter once
more
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

While Attorney Jerome declares that
legislators can be driven like sheep,
Andy" Hamilton knows that 1t is
easier to lead them like lambs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

1t is to be hoped the prohibition Of
the use of opium by Chinese offcials
will be reflected in the news sent out
by oriental pipeline correspondents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Chief of Police Donahue will soon be
able to write a thrilling novel on the
subject, Between Two Fires"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19
WHEN OUT OF TOWN,

WHEN UUI UT IUWN'
Subscribers leaving the city tenA-
pOrRriIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed ms often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

state Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
CharlS O. Rnsewater. general manager
of The Bee publishing company. being uuHN
sworn, says that the actual number OF tull
ana complete copies OF Tho Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during tne
month of Decpuhar 1gOS WAS as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

THE good die young"
"What makes you think so?
you have passed the middle age, haven't
you?"-Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Citiman-Whats the matter with all you
Swamphurst fellows? You don't seem TO
like my friend Backlotz.
Sububs-No; he's selfish.
Citman-Oh, come now
Sububs-That's what he is. A barn near
him caught fire the other night ana ne put
N out without waiting for the rest of us
members of the Swamphurst Hose to reach
the scene.-Phladelphia Public Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

General Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this 31st day of December, 1905.
(Seal.) M. B. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Readers of The Bee will take notice
that the supreme court has given this
paper the decision in the case made
over the payment of its bill for adver-
Using the legal notices required by the
scavenger tax law. Malicious Compel
itors had undertaken to spread the i'm
preston that The Bee was trying to
gouge the county by a padded bill,
when. in fact, The Bees bill was rem
dered at the precise legal rate. The
publication of these notices was an es-
sential part of the proceedings by
which the scavenger law was put into
force and resulted in the collection Of
thousands upon thousands of dollars
of back taxes that the county would
otherwise have lost, to say nothing of
the impetus which the clearing up of
tax liens has given to real estate trans
actions and building improvements.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

"I know a man." averred Uncle Allen
Sharks ''who belongs to six secret societies,
ana attends the meetings of all OF them. In
fact, | presume / know him great deal
better than his wife does "-Chicago Trib-
une.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Chimer-Im surprised that you should
speak so unkindly of Miss Gusch; she
speaks well of you. She was telling me
that you loaned her book OF your verses
and she thought them lovely.
Rimer-Yes; so she told me- but when she
returned the book the pages were still
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

HE warmed up considerably in his ar
guments."
Yes; but / think that was partly owing
to the hot air in em.'-Boston Tran
script
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

did your discomfort result from eating
too much preserved fruit?'
mo; | felt all right until ] accidentally
read the confessions on the labels
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

"Extry! Extryl" yelled the newsboy.
'Why, l don't see anything unusual In
this" said the customer
Yves, there is" said the boy There's
an unusual scarcity of news. ENtryI -
Washington Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

II don't give money to tramps, what
do you do for a livingE
please, mum, j work for the society Tor
Psychcal Research
IT help in the investigation of material
spirits Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

THAT Scroggsby girl is very fond Of
animals" =
Does she own many?"
IT should say so. she has canary bird
a stuffed crane and Teddy bear. N-CleveN
land Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

II tell you, John, many man never
knew happiness until he was married.
THAT is so, my dear, but on the other
hand"
"O, you mean thing Washington Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19
LINES TO A LAUGH.

Jones has given up Scotch and drinks
rye instead"
what tor?' .
"He said he could stand snakes but not
plaid ss."-Hai per's Weekly.
HE said he would blow his brains out IL
/ refused him..
"Did you accept him?" ,-
mo; | knew he wasn't good enough
shot to carry out his threat '-Cieveland
Plain Dealer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Public notice OF comprehensive increases
In the postal. telegraph. and telephone
charges has been giveA in Austria. Rates
on local letters in Vienna and charges for
money orders are also to be raised cen
siderably. Telephone subscribers will have
to pay rates from 20 TO 30 per cent higher
than those recently in force. The govern
ment asserts that these increases ere
necessary in order to provide funds for the
higher pay which is to be granted 70 postal
officials and also for the extension of the
telephone system. Notwithstanding the ex-
PLANTATION the increase has aroused much
indignation, especially among the CONNER
cial classes which point out that at time
when all civilized countries are ende7vcr-
ing to provide cheaper postal facilities
the Austrian government ought not to DO
making its own postal system more OK
penslve.
In official Russian circles II has been
denied that any serious disagreements
have marked the negotiations with Japan
I concerning the new commercial treaty and
fishery convention. No difficulties have
arisen I'm connection with the proposed re.
vival Of the commercial treaty of 1896 in
accordance with the provisions Of the
/ treaty OF Portsmouth. Furthermore. the
/ Russian government IL willing TO ccncede
extensive right to japanese fishermen in
/ the way on drying. sailing. and cannin :
/ facilities The debated points are the
opening Of the sungari river to navigation,
which Japan demands for its own vessels
and which Russia stands prepared to grant
to all nations and the appointment Of Jap
anese consuls at Vladvostok, Petropav-
lovsk. and Nikolaievsk. in return for which
the Russian government would ask like
privileges in japanese ports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

Entered at Omaha postofice as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-19

VICTOR RosEwkTBR. EDITOR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

till after that dangerous day called Thanksgiving Is over We must be thlnly clad of flesh If we would live"
 But this manner of making life secure was not to the taste of old Mir. Turkey Gobber. In spite of the warning of his wife, in spite of the advicee of his friends. he ate and ate and ate, And two days before Thanksgiving he wns so fat that he could hardly walk. Just look ut yourself" warned Mrs. Turkey Gobbler. Well, 1 shall have to say farewell to you tomorrow night. l am sure of that. Didn't hear the great lady say to tho great master of the place this morning: Mercy on us, John, what's the matter with all the turkeys, ducks. chickens and geese? They must all be aillng. Every one of them save the big gobber Is get ting as thin as wafers. Why, If they keep on getting thinner there won't be n one of them fit to eat for Thanksgiving Day. Whats to be done. I wonderT And I heard the great master of the place re- ply: Well, Sarah, If the gobblers good and fat have Jane kill him tonight. haven't noticed the other fowls getting -thin; but it must be that the hired man is not attending to Ieedlng them rightly. You'd better look Into the matter. Any way, let Jane kill the gobber tonight. He's 8 fine big bird and will go round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

Then Mrs. Turkey Gobbler turned to- wards the barnyard and called all her friends together. The fowls all knew that something unusual was agitating old Mrs. Turkey Gobbler from the man- ner of her appearance. Her feathers were ruffied, her comb dropped to one side, and her eye shot anger mingled with apprehension. She stood on one leg, the other quiyering and gesturing as 1t extended from her side.
 Old Mir. Turkey Gobber was the first fowl on the ground after his wife's ur gent call. He came with a gobble, gob- ble, gobble, saying in his bosslest tone Well, old woman, what's exciting yon so? Have you swallowed a worm with sharp horns? You should be more careful in selecting your live food"
 "Worms' And Mrs. Turkey Gobbler sneered, tossing up her beak. "I wish 1t were only an indigestble worm. my lord. But it's of greater moment than mere worm-fesh. I'm to be EATEN, sir
 Then was time for old Mir. Turkey Gobbler to look his wonderment. Eaten, you say?" he asked, almost incredulous.
 ''You heard rightly" snapped Mrs. Turkey Gobbler 'I said EATEN, sir" But she said nothing more just then, for other turkeys were running up accom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

that big Thomson family. They have awful appetites, they have, when 1t comes to a Thanksgiving dinner. So we'll give give them the big gobbler if the old hen isn't fat enough. Now, what do you think of that. MT. Smnrty2" And Mrs. Turkey Gobber looked the indignation she felt, for she had been much worried over the fact that she could not prevail upon her husband to observe q low and spare diet during the dangerous days preceding that awful date so near to hand-the' day called Thanksgiving.
 "Oh I'm safe," said Mir Turkey Cob bier. But his voice was weak and lacked assurance. "I'll go away tonight and hide In the old corn field. I'll never be eaten by those Thomsons."
 Don't be so sure," observed his ex- asperated wife. You would stuff your self and stuff yourself and keep on stuff ing yourself. Now, Mr. Glutton, you'll be stuffed In return and serve 10 stun the stomachs of those awful Thomsons, those greedy -stomached boys with their freckles and warts, and that old man with the bare pate and long whiskers, and that old woman with her fat and her false teeth. Goodbye, old dunce. You'll lord 1t over the barnyard no long er And you have no one but yourself 10 blame for your untimely death. warned you in time. You could have starved yourself like the rest of us have done and now you would be safe. You'd have had the pleasure of seeing Jane Kill a pig for the feast instead of feeling her nx across your own tough old neck. But Go Far rraI1
 old Mir. Turkey Gobbler now regretted that he had not followed his wIfes nd vice. She was so thin that had 1t not been for her feathers you might have looked clean through her. And all tho other fowls of the barnyard were in the same deplorable condition of hesh Mir. T irkey Go5bler alone excepted
 But even as old Mr. GobbIcr debated fin his mind the advisabllity of running away that night. and keeping himself in hiding till after the fatal Thursday ap. pfoaching his craw yearned for food. and he deliberately walked up to the kitchen door and gobbled for food. Jane having been ordered to lill old gobbler that day that he might have time 10 become mel low'-saw her opportunity. Taking some food out to the old glutton she placed 1t before him. Tn his love of food he did not observe that Jane was creeping upon him from behind. Another moment and his fate was sealed, and his strut and boastful gobble were known no more in the barnyard. He was served on Thanks- giving day. brown, juicy and stuffed to bursting.
 What fine bird." said Mrs. Thom- son. My, oh, give me the gizzard, for 1t my especial part of the turkey"
 Anl from the back yard old Mrs. Cob bier listened and heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24
BY WILLIAM WALLACE. JR.

The Bradleys had just moved from an Eastern state out to the Great Frontier, as they called that part of the country west of the Mississippi River many, many years ago. And there they found few white people; but Indians so numerous that at times they felt their lives were not safe, for at no time previous to their going West had the red men kept faith with the pale faces, violating treaties whenever they felt a desire to go on the war path.
 The Bradley family consisted of father. mother, two sons, Arthur and John, and one daughter, Amelia. Arthur was sixteen years old, John fourteen and Amelia twelve. Their home was a big, comforta- ble log cabin situated in a clearing over looking a fine river. and the three Brad ley children found much happiness wan dering about the forest, some parts O: 1t untouched by the foot of white man till the coming of the Bradleys.
 The day before Thanksgiving Day Mrs Bradley said while the family were still seated at the breakfast table: Well, it will be a slim Thanksgiving dinner to- morrow, my dears, for the only meat we'll have for table will be what you can catch in the woods today. And as for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

fault and egetables-well, the least say about such things the better for our ap- petites will only be sharpened by thought of the good things we cannot have. There's plenty of meal, and some four In the house; but other provisions must be got at the trading post as soon as your father can find time from his work to so there. So, If you'd see an extra spread tomorrow-as in the old days before we left the East-you must do your best with trap and gun in the woods today, and maybe line and hook will help out the bill of fare. Fish, wild duck, young squirrel, hot wheat biscuits and cake of Indian meal, will not be so bad as no Thanksgiving dinner at all. Then, I have the dried wild pums and grapes that can be prepared into some sort of desert. So. If you children fulfill my expectations, we'll fare pretty we'll"
 All right, Mother" said Arthur, nick named Art, well do our best with trap, line and gun today. Tomorrow's dinner must depend on how successful we are as hunters and fishermen
 And as huntress and fisher-maid," added Amelia, not consenting to be left out.
 "oh, l always count you as one of us boys," laughed Art You are one of us-a comrade, a chum-not only a sis- ter, you know"
 Yes. we'd have no success without Sis.' declared John. "She always has the luck with her. And he went on to recount the many times that their luck had been fine while with her on the hunt Ing field, and the many times it had been when sister tad them.
 Soon after breakfast MT. Bradley took his ax and repaired to the field that he was clearing for the springs blowing Mrs. Bradley busted herself with her numerous household duties, and the chill dren set out on their hunting and fishing expedition, being cautioned by their mother not to go beyond the boundaries of their own land, for outside their own dominion there might turk danger in the form of the prowlng red man.
 Arthur decided to handle the gun, leav- ing John to busy himself with the trap. and Amelia the line and hook. They separated near the banks of the river where Amelia seated herself to fish. Ar thur went in quest of ducks farther up the river while John betook himself deeper into the woods to trap squirrels. They agreed to meet at the spot occu- pied by the "1sher-maid" about the noon hour and to display the trophies of their skill to each other before repairing home ward.
 Over an hour passed away, and Amelia was lattering herself on her good luck having landed seven fine finnies-when a footstep caught her ear The sound startled her, for she had been long enough in the wild to know the meaning of every sound Had the footsteps been made by her brothers they would have notified her of their approach by whistling and call ing to her. But this sound-this foot step-was the cautious, stealthy one of an Indian, creeping so near to Amelia that she trembIed, for she felt that should she turn her head she would see cum ming red mans eyes looking straight Into hers. So she sat perfectly quiet, though her heart was huttering. Then the thought came to her to pretend that she was not alone. So speaking gently, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

you twice each day. Spend the time in the open air. relaxing your muscles after the hour and half spent at the desk. When the recess bell taps run out of doors. toss your head up, throw out your arms breathe deeply and laugh merrily. And If you feel so inclined open wide your throats and haloo as loudly as your vocal organs will allow. This is splendid exercise for the throat and chest organs, to say nothing of the fun in thus giving full vent to childish spirits. Good, wholesome laughter-no matter If 1t is loud-is never objectionable when iu- dulged fin by schooboys and girls during their outdoor exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-24

succession. It was Arthur's voice, speak ing earnestly to some one who answered fin low tones.
 You are n Frenchman, married to an Indian woman. You are contented to re- main away rom your people; but l and my brother wish to return home You are here to guard us Won't you please
 listen to my prayer to give us our free domT
 "But what would the chief do to me should l let his captives go free" asked the low voice, spoken with French accent.
 Then Amelia knew that she was not the only captive in that village. Both her brothers were there. So she began to plan on some way of assisting them 10 gain their liberty. She crept close to the wgwam, which was built of bark and poles, and lay against one side of it. And as she lay there the voices inside ceased, and all save the terrific wind was still. But with every howl of the wind Amelia tore away a bit of bark covering. She had chosen the side where Arthur lay, his voice having given her the information of his exact location
 After half an hour Amelia had made quite a large hole in the wlgwam, and with a beating heart she cautiously put her head to the opening and listened She caught the even breathing of the French
 "squaw-man," and knew that he was stretched across the wigwams door. Then she thrust her head and right hand through the opening, listening with all her might while she felt about for her brothers form. She touched him on the face just as the wind shrleked And the wind saved them. for Art jumped like one shot and made low exclamation. Then whisper in his ear made him still. although if came as a shock to him. He had not known that Amelia was a captive In the village.
 "Lie perfectly still" whispered Amelia in his ear. "I'll tear away more of this wall. As soon as your jailor Is asleep you can creep out"
 ''We are tied hand and foot" whispered back Art when a howl of wind gave him the opportunity. John is here beside me. He's tied down as tightly as I am.' Then Amelia set to work, cautiously and energetlcally. The thongs about Arts wrists and feet were certainly tied securely; but Amelia could not fall. She was all determination. After nearly an hour she had Arts hands loose. Then he undid his own feet and the thongs about his brother who whispered no questions, but helped himself all that he could.
 As soon as Art and John were free of their thongs they whispered in consuta- | ton And the next thing the French | "squaw man" knew he was gagged and | bound securely hand and foot and placed | fiat on his back so that he could not | move.
 1 The three Bradley children made splen- | did time on the trail that morning. get | ting outside the Indian Reservation be- | fore dawn had scarcely broken through | the forest. By noon on Thanksgiving Day they came In sight of their own | home, scene of commotion. All the white settlers had gathered there pre- paratory to advancing on the Indinn village just bordering the Governments land, for Mir. and Mrs. Bradley had no doubt but that their three children had been taken captive by some of the war- like tribe that had been such n menace to the white man. A messenger had been