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Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

vow that If ever shD wed she would choose
from Americas mer.
Young Mr.. Tuttlo proved worthy as an
American wooer. He sought hotel ac-
q~uaintances with M other object in view
than to meet the gill Of the window, and
the next day was rewarded with an intro
ductioD. Two days later the courtship,
continuing with the rapidity which had
characterized its beginning, blossomed into
a betrothal and architecture. English or
otherwise, was forgotten.
In September the young man cabled his
parents his intention to wed. The two
families counseled and the wedding took
place September IS, one week later.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

objections to them as infllcting additional
work on the army, both rank and fle.
Under no circumstances should the regular
army military tournaments be given for
pay. they should be free exhibitions for
the benefit OF the public. This would be
more satisfactory to both rank and file
ard to the public as well. ] do not think
that the men are averse to aking part in
these exhibitions. On the other hand, they
rather enjoy them, as it gives them an
opportunity to display their skill and train
Ing and it stimulates both a regimentat
and company pride. I do not think that
il in any degree detracts from enlistments.
but would rather think ttat It has a tend
ency to encourage enlistments."
Major D. e. Mccarthy. chief quarter
master Of the Department of the Missouri,
says: MY observations lead me to think
that the military tournament is an excel
lent feature both for the discipline of the
army and for the entertainment of the
public. Many thousands of people saw and
enjoyed the military tournaments at 81.
Joseph. It was educational and gave them
q new conception OF what a well trained
army means. The tournament brings the
army directly to the people. 1t is a wrong
conception entirely to presume that the
different movements executed by the
troops of cavalry, companies of Infantry,
batteries Of artillery. engineer and signal
corps are but fancy evolutions to entertain.
They are a part of the regular training OF
the army in its everyday life. OF course
there are a few Incidental exceptions In
the fancy drills by a troop OF cavalry. for
instance, but even these are part of the
disciplinary work which perfects the men
for the real work of military evolutions.
I sincerely deprecate the commercial fea-
ture of the tournament. All of these ex-
hibitions should be absolutely free to the
public. No one should be permitted to
make any money out of them. They should
not be given as a show or circus. behind
or within a closed arena. II more OF these
tournaments were held in times of peace
than at present the public would get a
better conception Of what the army really
is, and more young men would be drawn
into It. There are plenty of opportunities
in the army for young men. Promotion
follows merit more closely in the army
than in any other vocation. Many of the
great OF our army leaders rose from the
ranks, and the same opportunity exists now
that did forty and fifty years ago."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

~rz-- HEN the soldiers passed along
HKAY Farnam street during the last
WV Ak-Sar-Ben parades in Omaha,
49, they were received with cheers
HEN2ES1H and applause, but when the
49, Second cavalry gave its exhibit
ton drills at Fort Omaha the show was
witnessed by thousands daily, and the APP
plause and commentator given to the
was unlimited. The men had re-
turned from a hard period Of drill and
maneuvers at Fort Riley, and from a mill
tary tournament at st. Joseph, Mo-. that
had been run on a strictly commercial
basis. They were a little bit more than
disgruntled at the latter, and a general
feeling of indignation pervaded the whole
regiment. The show at st. Joseph had
been a great success in every way, but
the men disliked being put on exhibition
like a circus. In Omaha, where everything
was free, the spirit that pervaded the
troops was in marked contrast to that in
which they came here. They were treated
as guests by the citizens, and made to feel
welcome wherever they went. and no one
was securing a large profit from their
presence in the city. Their share of the
celebration was to add to the street dis
play, and they did 1t willingly.
1t is now proposed to make the presence
OF the soldiers an annual feature of Ak
Sar-Ben If possible. The officers Of higher
rank in the army are inclined to favor
the public display of the different branches
of the service whenever proper, but nearly
all object to being made part of a show
that is conducted for private gain. The
Ak-Sar-Ben festival is devoid of this OBJ
jectionable feature, and the Importance Of
Omaha, as a headquarters for the army
makes II comparatively easy to get the
troops here for the fall festivities. Since
the show closed the matter has been dis
cussed quite a little among those most in
terested, and an effort has been made by
The Bee to secure some expression of the
attitude of the army officers towards the
proposition. In the main they favor 1t.
'Divested Of its commercial feature. the
military tournaments of the regular army
are TO be commended" says BrigSs1er
General Charles Morton. commanding the
Department of the Missouri. THE tourna-
ments give the public an idea of the extent
Of training that is given the men Of the
regular army, and brings the army into
closer contact with the public. I am in
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
A Stunning Prayer.

A dignified negro divine, pastor OF a
popular church at Washington. D. c., Wis
tied his old home in Dooly county. Georgia,
recently and was invited to preach on
Sunday at the local church. After such a
sermon as only a negro can preach he
called on one OF the old deacons, who had
known him in childhood, to lead In prayer
and the latter closed his petition as fol-
lows:
20 Lawd, glib dis pore brodder de eye
oh de eagle dat he spy out de sin afar off.
Glue his han TO de gospel pillow. Tie his
tongue to de plowline OBJ trufe, an uaIl
his we're to de wiless telefoam pole OBJ
salvation. Bow his head way down in de
narrer, dark valley, where much prayer
is wanted; den, o Lawd, MONT him VIII
de kerosene lie Of sanctificatlon and set
him on fiahi'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Modern Romeo and Juliet.

Modern Romeo and Juliet.
Hello, Juliet" said the Chicago boy.
Hello, Romeo" answered the English
girl.
And then she ran.
TIL Chicago boy was Arthur Bloodgood
Tuttle, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fay futile
Of $3.50 jefferson avenue The English girl
was Miss Elizabeth Whitaker, daughter
OF the late Sir Joseph Whitaker of Lon
dom The scene was the courtyard OF a
Liverpool hotel. The time was late In the
month OF ~July-last. Last week Mr.. and
Mrs. futile made the following announce
ment:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fay Tuttle, $3.50 JEFF
ferson avenue, announce the marriage OF
their son, Arthur Bloodgood futile, to
Hiss Elizabeth Whitaker, daughter of the
late Sir Joseph Whitaker OF London, Eng
lard. which took place September IS"
The story which led to the announcement
is one of the romantic ones for which
those ever faithful lovers Of history
Romeo and Juliet-have been responsible
to date. and It's telling brings to mind the
days Of the knights n ladies and their
flower OF omanc and chivalry.
Arthur Bloodgood futile. not yet % years
OF age, but one OF the promising young
architects Of the city, sailed on July IS last
with a party of young architects, bent on
a tour OF the world. According to plans,
the boys were to spend a year travelling
through the various countries sightseeing
and studying architecture.
Ono week later found them in Liverpool.
Young Mr.. Tuttie had purchased a wheel
just before leaving America, which he had
alrAA n11nr VhaN ~. -s-AA - a,l
crannies elsewhere difficult TO reach. The
day after landing in Liverpool he donned
wheeling clothes, snatched a cake OF milk
chocolate. lighted a cigaret, took his wheel
out of its ~packings, and prepared to start
for a long and early morning spin. Fol
just a few moments he hesitated in the
courtyard OF the hotel. and while he hesi-
tated he munched his chocolate and blew
putfs OF cigaret smoke. Presently he
glanced upward. At a second story window
stood q dainty bit OF English femlninity.
Hello, Juliet" said young Mr.. futile be-
tween munches.
"Hsllo. Romeo" came the answer.
And then the scene OF the story shifted
Miss Whitaker, whose parents have been
dead some years. was ct the hotel under
the chaperonage Of q aunt. and no sooner
had she responded TO the handsome Chi
cago youth than, overcome with fear OF hsr
W temerity she sought her aunt and
poured out the story Of her act. CUES.
tons brought out the description OF the
youth and what he was doing.
Then" said the aun he is an Ameri.
can and you must not meet him again. {"
This order because little Miss Whitaker
time and again not only had declared i
favor OF Americans. but had registered
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Comforting sIeepers,

Here's q story wherein a mans services
with the Pullman service came him in
good stead. He took the position OF a
former sexton who had been arrogant,
boiLterous and irreverent. To do the wrong
thing at a wrong moment was his spe-
cialty, He retired at the end OF the year.
by request Of the trustees. Thu new SEX
ton was a negro gentleman, and from the
very first gave intense satisfaction. His
movements were as soft as a cats. doors
were never slammed, nor did he open win
dows with a bang.
"Where did that mar receive his train
ing?' asked the elated pastor one evening
while attending a meeting of the trustees.
I'm the Pullman service" grunted a
member who was battling the hay fever.
where he was taught to have a regard
for the comfort OF sleepers."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

admission fee is charged and Of which they
are to receive no part. The only recon-
pense they receive is their regular monthly
stipend as soldiers, which they would get
without the extra amount Of hard work
they must do to make money for some
body else. Even where prizes are offered,
they get but an Insignificant part of the
prize. 1 do not believe that a single per-
son was induced to become a soldier Of
the regular army by these tournaments.
Or the other hand 1 was told in one in
stance where half a dozen young men who
had seriously contemplated entering the
army were induced to abandon the idea of
enlistment under the presumption that they
would be required to undergo the severe
special training to take part in tourna-
ments In addition to the regular military
duties. 1t is a question whether these
tournaments actually encourage or dis
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Quaint Features of Life

you are talking about Cain. and you say
he got married in the land Of Nod, after
he killed Abel. But the Bible mentions
only Adam and Eve as being on earth at
that time. Who, then, did Cain marry?'
1.-THE colored preacher snorted with I'M
feigned contempt. 'Hugh!' he said, you
hear dat, brederen an sisters? You hear
dat fool question 1 am axed2 Cain, h
went to de land o. Nod just as de Good
Book tells US. an in de land o. Nod Cain
gifts 80 lazy an so shif'less dat he up an
marries a gal O. one O. dem no count pore
white trash families dat de inspired apos-
tie didn't consider fittin' to mention in de
holy word.'"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Consolation.

The Fulton CKan.) Gazette reports that
a minister of that city was moved by the
grief OF a husband whose wife was to be
buried and sought to cOmmlserate him in
the following manenr:
MY brother, / know that this is a great
grief that has overtaken you, and, though
you are compelled to mourn the loss of this
one who was your companion and partner
In life / would console you with the assur-
ance that there is another who sympathizes
with you and seeks to embrace you in the
arms Of unfailing love-"
To this the bereaved man replied by ask
Ing as he gazed through tears into the
minister's face: What's her Manner
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

the regular training of the army. The ex-
ceptions being in a few of the athletic
sports, which of themselves are but a part
Of the play Of the army. The physical de-
velopment Of the soldier Is one Of the
vital parts of his training and this is only
accomplished by the encouragement Of
such athletic diversions as combine both
work and play"
A civilian attache of the army who has
had more or less to do with many of the
recent military tournaments held In the
west expressed an emphatic disapproval of
the tournament feature He says: ut is
demoralizing to the enlisted men. The
practicing for the tournaments involves an
immense amount Of hard work for the
men which must be done in connection
with their otherwise arduous military dI-
ties. Then again the men are averse to
being made part of a show for which an
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
CouIdn,t Promise.

Cyrus Townsend Brady, the author and
clergyman told a story about charity; IL
was a story that might appropriately be
headed Cautious Advice" Substantially
1t Is as follows:
"A millionaire" said DIR. Bradv uIsv
dying. He had lived a life Of which as he
now looked back on 1t he felt none too
proud To the minister at his bedside he
muttered weakly:
IN I leave 100000 OF so TO the church
will my salvation be assured?'
"The minister answered, cautiously:
"I wouldn't like to be positive. but it's
well worth trying"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

enlistments in the army"
Lieutenant Colonel William p. Evans,
chief OF staff Of the Department of the
Missouri, says: 1.-THE military tournament
is a good thing, both for the army and the
public. 1t gives the public an idea of what
the army really is and what It can be
made to be by a course of judicious train
ing. Practically oil Of the different fea-
lures OF the tournament are a part Of
the regular course of the army drill and
discipline, and 1t Is a wrong presumption
to assume that these spectacular exhibit
tons are brought about by a system Of
extra training and work for the enlisted
men. 1t is a regular pert Of their military
training. The tournaments II made a part
Of the regular annual m%aneuvers instead
OF being undertaken after the men have
gone through the arduous work exacted
in the maneuver camps would remove the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
A saving Mission.

A minister was deeply impressed by an
ADDRESS on the evils of smoking. He rose
from his seat went over to a fellow min
lister and said:
Brother this morning I received a pres
ent OF 100 good cigars. I have smoked one
OF them but now'Pm going home and burn
the remainder"
Inc old minister rose and said It was
MS intention to accompany his reverend
brother.
i mean to rescue the ninety and nine,
he added.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Uncle Remu.' MemOriaI Fund.

An association has been organized in At
lanta having for it's object the preserva-
tion OF the home where the folklore stories
were written, where the best years OF the
delightful author were spent. The hope
10 10 secure a sum large enough TO dedi-
cate that home TO the children. and grown
ups, too, who cherish the Uncle Remus
stories, and 10 maintain II perpetually as
one Of the shrines OF the southern people.
Atlanta Is contributing freely toward the
fund and Alabama Is full OF people who
take delight In recalling the words OF the
loyable writer and philosopher. All con-
tribuuons should be sent 10 Secretary J..
o. Lester. Empire building. Atlanta. The
fund is Increasing. n the hope y that
the association win not be forced - Az
peal altogsthsr te tAr-aWay people
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
An Imoertinent oue.tIon

Here's a story as related by the late
General Fitzhugh Lee:
II never discuss marriages without
thinking Of an old eoiored preacher in my
state who was addressing his dark-skinned
congregation, when a white man arose IN
the back OF the building.
Mr.. Preaoher.' said the white man,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

clined to believe thai the men OF the army
enjoy these tournaments. 1t Is a relief
from the everyday routine OF their lives
in their multitude Of camp and garrison
duties. It enables them TO show their
mettle in ho~rsemanship and in the various
athletic exercises and sports that consti-
tute a part Of these tournaments, as well
as demonstrating an efficiency of drill
in the different branches of the service. 1
speak wholly from a military standpoint,
and do not feel qualified to express an
opinion upon the merits of the tournaments
from the standpoint of the public side. I
sm free to admit that to make the tourna-
s.seps a commercial enterprise. to charge
admission to these tournaments, is open
to criticism. ] recall an experience in
tournament work in the Occur d Alene
country some years ago, where the COM
munity in which this tournament was
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

given furnished the tournament grounds
free of cost. The exhibitions were free
and the people enjoyed them greatly. The
troops were feted and Toasted with the
greatest liberality and a most cordial feel
ing was thus generated between the troops
and citizens"
Lieutenant Colonel Frank r. Eastman,
chief commissary of the Department of
the Missouri, says of the tournament fea-
ture: II think they are a good thing.
1t gives the public a good idea Of what
the army really is. 1t shows TO the pub
lie the fine training that is given the men,
whereby their physical development is
shown at its best. l am also disposed to
think that 1t creates an esprit de corps
among the men and a disposition to
friendly rivalry in all departments of army
work, With a very few exceptions the
work Of the tournaments is but a part Of
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

Der so-and-so. At that moment one of the
deacons came down the aisle and the
minister paused to hear what he had to
say which was that the pastor had for
gotten to give notice of a meeting Of tho
women of the congregation.
accordingly the divine gave the notice,
apolosized to the congregation for his for
seliuihess and then again announced the
humoer OF the hymn and proceeded to
READ IT, His feelings and those Of the
congregation may be imagined when he
began:
Lord. what a thoughtless wretch
was II"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Joke weddinE May End Happily.

SC my AAA0
The sensational Joke wedding. or sup
posed mock marriage participated in at
Sunbury. Pa. by Arthur Orr, the son OF g
prominent Pittsburg railroad official, ana
Miss Mau Eichelberger. daughter Of a
we'll known Lewisburg family. which the
surprised couple found had legally made
them man and wife. may have the story
book ending, a they lived together
happily ever afterwards"
Orr never met the young lady until both
arrived at ~sunbury as guests at a wedding
and then got married in a spirit OF Jest.
believing that because the young lady had
given an assumed name that the tying Of
the nuptial mot woul not be binding,
When Orr left for his Pittsburg home he
stated that conditions would have to re-
main unchanged until he acquainted his
father with what had occurred and his flu
ture action would follow the decision OF his
family as to what course he would pursue.
He did not deny that he was engaged to
marry a Pittsburg girl. merely saying:
Isn't this a pretty mess for a fellow to
get tangled into all through a joker
When an effort was made 70 interview
Miss Eichelberger At her home at Lewis
burg II was said that she would have
nothing TO say concerning the wedding or
what she was going to DO about It.
A sister when approached reluctantly
said: They knew Just what they were
doing and We don't consider II as a Joke"
Continuing she stated that Orr wss en-
pscted to arrive at Lewisburg from Pitts
burg on Saturday and that her sister would
more than likely accompany him back to
his home. The brides father evaded ali
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Curious Capers of Cupid

questions concerning his daughters strange
escapade.
1t is believed by a number Of friends OF
the couple that IN effort will be made, as
the easiest way out OF the predicament'
to have parental approval to let the we'd
ding stand and have another wedding cere-
mony performed, using the brides right
name.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
1t Happened in Church.

SOUTHERN clergyman tells the
following amusing story
After the morning sermon one
Sunday he had read the notices
for the week and then an
nounced the closing hvmn-num-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
A strenuous woOer.

-HE way 10 mdrTy SPhNSN
~ woman who says no to ones
proposal is to pay no attention
2 at all to what she says. but
INTI%llI just to go ahead and wed her.
~ Landon T. James OF Cleveland.
Baltimore & Ohio engineer. hands out TINS
advice. James ought to know. The young
widow he loved had him arrested twice
when he put his theory into practice The
object OF his tender regard complained that
he broke in her door to make her sign an
application for the marriage license.
On top OF this comes the announcement
that the wedding is set for Monday. James
wore a smile as wide as his collar when
he set out on his locomotive run Wednes-
day.
In court, when James was tried, II did
not look a bit like James was going to
win. He got a suspended workhouse SEN
tence and heavy fines on two charges and
was told II he did not suspend his per-
emptory sort of woolng the suspended sem
fences would get unsuspended Immediately.
But James methods Of wooing had al
ready had their effect Tuesday evening.
according to announcement from the Balri-
more & Ohio yards. Mrs. Mamie Johnston,
2O67 West Fourteenth street. who is the
object OF James affections. t~elephonsd him.
She told him he might call
He did-in a hurry.
Telephoned at 7:45 D. m.
Arrived at house 1865 D. IN.
Admitted at 1854 p. m
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

HEN the soldiers passed along
Farnam street during the last
Ak-sar-Ben parades in Omaha,
they were received with cheers
and applause, but when the
Second cavalry gave its exhibit
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-10-26
STRAIGHT TICKET VOTING
NECESSARY TO SUCCESS.

Victory for the straight Republican
ticket should be the single purpose
of vigorous campaigning for this
final week Of electioneering.
A straight tight for the straight
ticket - Congressional. Legislative,
and County-is the only way open to
the party for success and to the peo-
pie of the Counties and the Territory
for the prosperity and .contentment
that goes with competent administra-
ton of public affairs.
True, the enemies of the party will
daily decorate their pages with
their malicious statements. Their eff
fort to center the campaign on per-
sonalities will continue because the
personality camp with its combina-
ton of queer political bedfellows has
succeeded in getting itself into such
a mire of untruth that 1t must fight
to save itself from being utterly
wiped out in the courts.
SO far as the Republican party is
concerned there is not and should
not be any personal issue.
We have Delegate to Congress to
elect. We have Legislators to return
and a city government to provide
for. The ticket is complete and
good. II must be carried through as
a whole, and supported in its entirety