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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
HAPPY AT DETENTION SCHOOL
ChiIdren Receive GraphOphOne hs
Present from c.. w. WattIes.

children Receive GraphOphOne rs
Present from c.. w. WRttIes.
The children of the Detention school we're
made unusually happy Christmas morning
by the gift Of a large 'graphophone, a
cabinet and twenty-five records, by Cur
don w. wattles, who made the presents
tion through Rev. Frank IL Loveland, Miss
McNew and Howard Graham The ma
chine was put 70 work at once and it
ground out Christmas music for the chill
dren all day.
A large Christmas tree, decorated with
candles and tlnseI, met the gaze of the
youngsters when they came downstairs
in the morning. Gifts to each of them
and candy, fruit and nuts were distributed
in the morning under the lighted tree. A
chicken dinner was served at noon and in
the evening the tree was lighted again
and an entertainment consisting OF Christ
mas songs and stories was carried out
by the children and teachers. About
thirty-five children were present to enjoy
the entertainment.
The regular ChriStmas dinner at the
school was served Sunday, with roast tur-
key and trimmings.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
MONEY COUNTING BY EXPERTS
Methods Pursued by Treasury DEPART
ment I'm Handling New
,ntIla.

There Is, broadly speaking. but one place
in the United States where new money is
always to be found IN circulation. Very
nearly everywhere else Is to be found
ragged, dirty. not 10 say filthy. paper
money. germ laden and disease breeding
The question has often been put, why is
this2
Congress makes appropriations amount.
ing to, approximately, $500. 900 annually
for the government expenses. This enorm
Gus amount. which Is backed by gold and
silver in the treasury vaults, Is printed
every year in Washington and is issued
through the Treasury department. II must
be recollected that, while banks all over
the country issue old notes, the treasury
never issues anything but new money.
That is why the money in Washington is
always new.
There are over 10000 government en-
ployes at the national capital. and they are
paid in bright, new notes twice every
month. They distribute their money for
the necessities of life and hence a great
deal of It Is found in circulation.
Another question with reference to the
money supply is often propounded: How
long does It take for the women experts
in the Treasury department to count a
million new 81 notes, and Row long does
1t take to count a million old notes of that
denomination? According to the treasury
officials, the answer is as follows:
In handling new notes an expert could
count in a day of eight hours about $4,000
OF course. this refers to notes Of the de-
nomination of 81. In counting gold certifi-
Gates Of the denomination of $4,000 each
1t would require but a short time to count
100000.
At this rate twenty days would be occu.
pied in counting $4,000 represented by
notes of the denomination OF 81. However
it is hardly possible that any one could
keep up to these figures for such a period
and 1t would be safe to add five days and
to say that H,o0O,0O papcr) could be
counted in twenty-five days.
OF silver dollars 1000 may be counted In
a day Of eight hours, which rate, Il ad-
hered to, would finish the $1,000 600 In
twenty-five days. but 1t would be well tc
add five days here for the same reason and
make 1t thirty days for counting 1,OOc, OO
silver dollars.
In counting old notes the conditions are
much changed. There are five different
kinds of paper money-gold certificates
silver certificates, United States note,
(~greenback), treasury notes of 1890 and ma.
tional bank notes. Remittanoes of mutt
lated currency may contain all these differ
ent kinds of currency. They may not b.
assorted properly by denominations ant
may be badly mutilated. Where cases d
this kind occur the count is tedious ant
slow; but, assuming that the currency sen
is in accordance with the regulations, al
expert could, IN an average, count $500
in 81 notes in a day. This would require
about seventy Gays - count a million s
bills in old notes of various kinds of papc
currency.-Philadelphia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

each inmate. Friday mornlng old and young
alike we're presented with a sack containing
candy, apples and oranges.
A crowd which completely filled the audi
torlum was present at the First Baptist
church last night to attend the Christmas
concert which had been arranged and
planned with unusual care. The success OF
the affair amply Justified the preparations
which had been made and the audience
was delighted with the program, which
was long and varied.
Special Christmas music by a chorus OF
seventy-flve, an orchestra Of twenty pieces,
the Dlpe organ and a piano. all under the
direction OF r. E. Cumberland, was a feat
ure OF the evening which was especially
enjoyed. REGULATIONS by the children and a
short address by the pastor were also pleas
ing Incidents Of the evening.
For the children the great event was the
arrival Of Santa Claus who superintendent
the distributions OF gifts from a big
Christmas tree.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
NEGRO FOUND DEAD IN BED
old COIOred Man Fails to Re-
spOnd TO Oner of Christmas
Basket.

Ellison Hardaway, a negro about 70 years
old, WAS found dead in bed at his room at
e2s East Cunning street at 3:l5 o'clock Fri
day afternoon by Mrs. Green, also colored,
who occasionally cared for the old man n
was taking him a Christmas basket. II Is
supposed that old age caused the mans
death. as he had been failing for some
time, Mrs. Green lives at 1907 Burt street.
w. NJ. Hiley, who lives at the same ad-
dress as the dead man, was summoned
when the case was discovered, and Coroner
Heafey took charge of the body. An in
quest probably will be held, and an effort
will also be made to locate relatives Of the
old man and Investigate his effects.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
SERIOUS STABBING AFFRAY
william d. Alexander Acts as Peace
maker and Gets Worst
of IL.

William d. Alexander, colored, was seri-
ously injured Friday afternoon by being
stabbed in the arm and side by Charles
Felix and Murray Hicks, alias M. A. Moore,
also colored.
The cutting took place at 1909 Webster
street at the house Of Mrs. Kit Freeland.
Alexander asserts that he was attempting
to act as peacemaker between Mrs. Free
land and the two men when they turned
on him. He was cut once in the left arm
and twice In the left side, the latter injuries
being apparently serious as it is possible
that the lung was penetrated, although it
will be a day or so before the full extent Of
his injuries can be determined. He was
taken to the Omaha General hospital,
where he was attended by Police Surgeon
Harris.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
SMALL FIRE in PAXTON BLOCK
Goods and Suits in Tailor shop
Ruined, but Building Little
Damaged.

About ESQ O'Clock Friday afternoon a fire
was discovered in room 45 Of the Paxton
block, occupied by Clark the tailar. The
building was almost deserted at the time
and the fire had gained considerable head
way before 1t was noticed. The prompt
arrival Of the flremen, however. confined it
to the room in which it originated and the
damage to the building was slight.
The amount of damage cannot be ascer-
tanned until Clark goes over his stock, as
there were many suits of clothes in the
shop for cleaning and pressing. 1t is esti-
mated that the loss will not fall below
$500, as practically everything in the room
was destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
Orpheum FamiIy Happy.

Manager William p. Byrne of the Or
pheum received an office chair from the
theater employees as his Christmas present.
After the bill was completed Thursday
night Stage Manager Charles Corr hurried
into the office with the news that there
was a riot among the hands, and Mr.. Byrne
ran back to ascertain the cause of the
trouble, to find the men lined up for the
presentation. The speech was made by
George Smith. When Mr.. Byrne had voiced
his sentiments of appreciation he asked the
staff to a local cafe, where they lowered
over the flesh pots for a time in acceptance
of the hospitality Of the boss"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

received repeated curtain calls after each
performances. The Instrumental and vocal
numbers are pleasing. Today the last two
performances Of this excellent bill viii be
given. This evening the curtain viii be
raised at Sis on the dot. Next week
Theresa REM and her trained horses will
be the headline feature. Daily matinees.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
ENTERTAINMENT BY woRKMEN
washington Hall the scene Of
Pleasant AFFAIR.

One Of the most pleasing of the Christ
mas ENTERTAINMENT was that given last
night at Washington hall by the local
lodge, Ancient Order Of United workmen
The hall was deliberately decorated. with
a brilliant Christmas tree as the most con-
s~picuous feature. and long before the en-
te%rtainment began every seat. both on the
main floor and the gallery. was occupied
Piano, violin and vocal music formed the
greater part Of the program. "A Christmas
Dream" a cantata for children, received
much applause. Miss Madge West gave De
Beriot's Ninth concerto on the violin in
a delightful manner and a violin trio by
Misses Elolse. Madge. Belle and Vivian
West was greatly enjoyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
JOBS FOR OMAHA MEN
DIR. Joseph PercivaI to he Head of
Norfolk Asylum.

Norfolk Asylum.
ALMA, Neb., Dec. 25.-(Special)-Gov-
ernor-elect A. c. S~allenhberger has an
nounced the following additional appoint
ments for his administration;
DR.. Joseph Percival, Omaha, superintend-
ent hospital for insane at Norfolk.
DR.. II. l.. Wells, West Point, first assist
ant to DR.. Percival.
DR.. ]. +. Steele, Hastings. first assistant
physician at Hastings hospital.
DR.. Crutcher, Mount Glare, second assist
ant at Hastings hospital.
DR.. Halle, Ewing, reappointed second as
sistant physician at Lincoln hospital for
insane.
Or. e. L Rice, Beatrice, superintendent
OF Institution for Feeble Minded at Be
atrice.
Emma C. Johnson, superintendent of
Home for F~riendless, Lincoln.
DR.. Ernest o. Weber, Valparaiso, first
assistant physician at Lincoln insane hos
pItal.
Charles Fernland. South Omaha. deputy
3. W. Carson, Edgar. deputy food In
j. !. BOdIe. Lincoln. deputy food In
on Governors staff-ouartermaster gen.
eral, Allen ID, Faulkner. Omaha; aide-de-
camp, Fred W. Withartz, South Omaha.
Colonies: ]. W. Kelly, Gothenburg; Paris
Cooper, Crawford; Robert s. Oberfelder.
sidney; H. J. Hill, Lincoln; J, E. Miller,
Millerton; w. #. Weber. Omaha; William
Mandedote, Omaha; Patrick walsh, Nc.
Cook; James z. Martin, South Omahai K.
]. Shift, Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR THE SICK
Afflicted at Hospitals Remembered
with Gifts and DELEGATES.

AFFLICTED at Hospitals Remembered
with Gifts and Delicacies.
Merry Christmas" Vas the watchword
yesterday, even in theEhones and instltu-
lions where sick and afflicted persons
were. Special dinners, Christmas gifts, tas-
tily decorated trees and pleasing enter
tainments sufficed to supply the cheer and
happiness of the season even to those who
were confined to beds or were suffering
from disease or injuries. Christmas day
was also visitors day at many of the hos
pitfalls. and smiling faces from the outside
world came to gladden. those of the shut
ms" "a
The 2o patients OF the county hospital
ained Christmas day on everything that
makes the heart glad and the stomach sad.
Turkey was flying too high to be included
but roast chicken was substituted. The
bill Of fare also included mashed potatoes.
the usual. side dishes, cranberry sauce and
two pieces Of pie, mince and pumpkin, for
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
CHRISTMAS REUNIONS AT SUTTON
Many Wanderers Return for Holiday
GATHERINGS

SUTTON, Neb., Dec. @.-(Speclal)-Verm
Burnett, wife and baby. have arrived from
st. Joseph for the Christmas dinner at the
home of Mrs. L. P. Burnett. Mr.. Burnett.
formerly In the newspaper work at Sutton.
is now with the Combs Printing company,
st. Joseph.
The following are home for vacation,
who have been attending the state univer-
sity: Misses Anna Carney and Mabel Brown,
Messrs. Phil Friedrich, Sam Carney. Clyde
Soderberg, Cal Hartwig and w. Fleming.
Neil NJ. Cronln, class "a N. u. of Mime.
apolis, is home for Christmas with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Conn Cronin, on
their farm south of town. other member
of the family making up this dinner party
are B. H. Cronin and wife, Grafton; Dan
Cronin, wife and two babies, Charley and
Mabl Cronin Of Sutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Carney gave a dinner
and a reunion to the children on Christ.
mas, which included Miss Anna and San
from the university. DIR. and Mrs. Porter
and naby. Seward; Mr.. and Mrs. e. e
Culver Milford. All the children were
present but DR.. Hall Carney OF Philadel.
phia.
Mr.. Leona Roberts is home from st
Joseph to attend Christmas festivities at g
reunion Dime with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Roberts. The party includes
Misses Maggie and Lolita and Will of SUIT,
ton. All were present but Earnest Rob.
erts, who is at Green River, Wyo.
Ex-speaker Marsh Elder of Clay Centel
was here on his way home from the Corr
exposition at omaha
DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. Thompson and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. O, w. Challberg ant
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kline and fam
lily were entertained at a family reunio
dinner at the nome OF DR.. and Mrs. M. v
Clark on Christmas day.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
ST0RK PLAYS SANTA CLAUS
Brings a Live Present that VIII Go
Under the Name of Edward
ROsewater, the second.

Playing the role of Santa Claus, the stork
brought a son yesterday afternoon to the
home of Victor Rosewater on West Far
nam street. The newcomer will be named
after its grandfather, the late Edward
Rosewater, being the first boy of the third
generation, although the fifth grandchild
and the second child in the family of Vic
tor Rosewater. The infant made his advent
as a lusty s~even-pounder, and both parents
are doing well.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

bers. An explosion followed and she was
so badly burned that her recovery is
thought impossible. Her sister. who was
in the room, was slightly burned and Mr.
White in trying to extinguish the flames
was badly burned on his face and hands
The fire department was called out and TX
tinguished the fire, which had communl-
Gated to the building. before any great
damage was done.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
n.Mnn.- g 40 unmea.

IOWA CITY. Ia. Dec. 2~S.--Cspeeiall-
The state sanitarium for tuberculosis NJ
this place is almost deserted for a few
days now, Most Of the patients with the con-
sent Of Superintendent Kirschner went 70
their various homes to spend Christmas
for DR.. Klrschner believes that happiness
has It's share in curing consumption. II Is
thought that this sets a new record In
the state institutions OF Iowa. where most
Of those confined. are required to remain
whatever their wishes.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
Escaped PrTsoner Returu..

SEWARD. Nob.. Dec. S.-(speciaLl-
James b, Dawson. who was In an alterca.
tion with William Held at Milford last
summer, IN which Held was stabbed and
who escaped from the county Jail here OF
the night OF September Is. 1905, was re
turned to the seward county jail by sher.
1T Gillian Thursday. The jail here Is in
no condition &c hold prisoners II they de.
sire their liberty.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
child Diea from nurns.

FAIRBURY, Neb,, Dec. 25.-(speciaL)-
A little daughter Of John Crawford died
last night, death resulting from burns re.
ceived the day before. while she. with
other children was playing around q
bonfire which they had started. Her cloth.
ing caught fire and before assistance could
be rendered she was so badly burned that
II was impossible 20 save her life.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
GRAND ARMY FOLKS CELEBRATE
Custer Post and womsn's Relief Corps
Have Time ToEether.

George A. Custer post No. I, Grand Army
of the Republic. and its auxiliary Woman's
Relief corps held their Christmas celebra-
ton Tuesday evening at Fraternity hall. A
short musical program. with a number Of
recitations, comprised the essential features.
Mrs. Schleh gave a reading, "The First
Christmas" Miss Viola Patterson gave a
comic recitation, Miss Stebbins sang a solo,
and Mrs. Gwinn and Mrs. Duffey rendered
a vocal duet, followed by an instrumental
solo by Miss Kraoht. Then came the pre-
sensations to members OF the post and
corps from a brilliantly lighted Christmas
tree. The distribution of fruits and candies
followed, the affair closing with patriotic
songs, in which all Joined.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

him in a business or professional way
The Cohan & Harris minstrel band pro-
vided appropriate music FOR the ceremonies
Rev. Floyd w. Tompkins made a few APP
propriate remarks and vocal selections were
rendered by a double quartet from the
Cohan & Harris minstrels.-Washinstoh
Post
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
"A RECORD.
Charles w. spaIding.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 25.-Charles
West Spalding, a pioneer newspaper man
Of Kansas, died at the home of his son In
Kansas City, Kan, today, aged 70 years.
Mr.. Spalding was a man of many attain
ments. He is said to have been the first
man to receive a presidents message by
telegraph, having been employed at the time
hs an operator in Chicago. At different
Zines he played first violin IN the original
McVicker's theater, Chicago, and was or
ganist of st. Mary's cathedral of that city.
He was a member OF the old Ben Cotton
minstrel troupe.l During the civil war he
was a special correspondent of the Chicago
Times, and in 1873 he engaged in newspa-
per work in Kansas,
Mrs. Ellen Hennessey.
Mrs. Ellen Hennessey, "a years old, died
Christmas morning of old age at the home
of her son-in-law, 26i1 South Thirty-first
street. She was well known among a wide
circle of friends, having been a resident Of
Omaha for many years. 1t is said t at she
was the original owner of the present site
OF the Byrne-Hammer building at Ninth
and Howard streets. She was an aunt of
Miss Mary Cotter. who was Count Crcigh-
toms ~housekeeper, and is survived by a
number of other relatives. The funeral is
to be held Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock
at st. Peters church.
Funeral of Frank III. Seymour.
The funeral Of Frank II. Seymour, the
old-time printer who died Thursday even
ing, is to be held Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at Sacred Heart church. The
Eagles and the Typographical union will
have charge of the services and interment
will be in Forest Lawn cemetery.
Agatha c. NJ.
Agatha C. NJ. Hamann, Is years Of age,
who died Monday, was laid to rest In Pros
pect Hill cemetery Friday afternoon. The
funeral services were held at the German
Lutheran church, Twentieth and Mason
streets, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Frese, pastor
of the church. officiated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
Not Whnt lie wanted.

The highwayman's voice was rough and
unpleasant.
Your watch and money" he said.
The victim shook his head.
II rave neither watch nor money, he
replied, but / can hand you out q Naluable
lot OF moral maxims that"
But the highwayman had turned and fled
into the darkness.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

G. w. MassingaIe Killed at E~IdOrado,
Ark, and Robbed.

Ell DORADO, Ark, Dec. Sc. w. Mas
sIngale, aged 80 years, of Valentine, Neb.,
who has been here for several months, was
robbed of about 500 Wednesday night and
killed. His body was oun Yesterday near
the school building in FL Dorado. Lee L.
Combs. a farmer living about four miles
from here, who was arrested in Little Rock
last summer. said to have been charged
with larceny, is held in connection with the
killing.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
woman at DannebrOE Killed.

ST. PAUL, Neb., Dec. 8.-(special.) y
While doing some Christmas shopping in
the store OF the D~annebrog Mercantile
company. Mrs. Didrik Jepson stepped into
an opel cellar-ray through the floor and
fell TO the floor below in such a manner
that the skull was crushed, and She lived
only a few minutes after, She was one OF
the earlier Danish settlers in the county
coming here in 1871. Her surviving hus.
band has been confined to his bed for a
long time by serious Illness.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
Announcements of the Theatera.

The "-Pianophiends' and the seven other
acts on this weeks bin at the
orpheum ave played to unusual business
considering the season OF the year. The
~pianophiends have won a warm spot In the
hearts u Omaha vaudeville patrons. The
act u vas q the very best of the season,
Ths nms members % - company have
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

FAIRBURY. Neb.. Dec. &-(speciai)-
Miss Cora White. Is years old and a
daughter Of W. H. White. living at Twelfth
and Oak streets. started a fire In a stove
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

berry sauce, brandy sauce minoe pie, cell
cry and coffee.
No special services were held-at the Jail
though a number. OF Sisters of Mercy and
other charitable workers called during the
day and left small remembrance for the
men.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
only one "nnoMo srISINE."

That IL Laxative Bromo Qulnine. Look for
the signature of e. w. Grove. Used the
world over to Cure p Cold in One Day. 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Dec. 25.-Official record OF tenn
Perature and REssipitauon tSmpai ed With
ears:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

All the world loves a bargain. You can
find bargains by watching the Want Ad.
Pages OF The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March /
and comp red with the last two years:
Normal temperature ... "a
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
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Grabbed AQe.

Al the dinner that the Chicago
Press club gave last month in Edward
PaySon WestOn'S honor, the veteran
pedestrian said of old age. according
to the Washington Star:
Age is no crime, but You would
think so from the way some people
try to conceal il. We can give the
lie 10 age by being gay, vigorous, buoy
ant. and il Is foolish of us 10 resent
our burden of years in any other man.
ner.
The aged Ben Davies. of St Jo-
seph. resented his years in a foolish.
cruStv. surly way.
q" Hello, old man Davies an elder
" St Joseph lawyer said to him one
morning.
'OId,' Davies snarled, old, hey?
Well, how about yourself? Pm no old
er than you are. What's your earliest
recollection?'
The lawyer grinned at old man Da-
vies and replied:
% Well, let me see. Yes. | think
that's it. Ny earliest recollection IS
hearing folks say: There goes old
man Davies"