Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-04

On December 1. the old Sandy Hook
lightship, which for half a century has
marked the eastern end of the Transact
lantic passage, will go out of existence
and the name will never again appear
on the logs OF steamers crossing the ocean.
In place of the old ship will be an entirely
new one, and on its sides will be painted
the words Ambrose Channel" The old
landmark, or rather seamark, will dis
appear, and the name that has for half a
century been one of the most prominent
in the annals OF navigation will disappear
forever. The original lightship was an
chored in its place more than fifty years
ago, and the present vessel was put into
commission in 1892. When 1t was decided
two years ago that the present ship would
not last much longer a new one was or
dered, and has now been completed. With
the opening Of the Ambrose channel ships
will not approach within three miles of
Sandy Hook. and for that reason an un-
sentimental lighthouse board has decided
to substitute its name for the old and hon
ored one of Sandy Hook. The board is
prepared for all sorts of protests from
those who wish to cling TO the old name,
but has fully decided that navigation must
use the new one. There will be no change
in the lights or fog signals.
By order Of the collector Of the port of
New York a large quantity OF stuff i'm
ported from China as egg yolk" was re-
Gently dumped into the ocean as unfit for
use. In the report of the case. which was
widely circulated, the fact was stated that
this commodity had been used for years in
the manufacture OF factory custard' and
pastry, and the incident had a depressing
effect on the custard business. OF the pie
as well as the cup kind. The proprietor
of a luncheon place, as quick to see a
business point as to serve his patrons with
''sinkers," eased the minds of his custard
customers by posting this sign: Now that
people know what some custard is made of
they will surely appreciate our pure article.
Only American eggs here"
The police Of New York are quietly
searching for some trace of the valuable
loot taken from the Cathedral of st
Etienne, Limoges, France, last May. The
French authorities have received secret in
formation which leads them to believe tha
the articles stolen were shipped to the
United States and are probably now hidden
in New York, The first seven articles on
the list are paintings, most of them on
enamel plates, and depicting religious SUBJ
jects. Among the other articles are ever
In silver gilt with plate bearing the words,
Amman Suam Dat Pro Ovibus;" candle
sticks with same coat-of-arms as the
ever; censor measuring 50 by IS inches; two
pyX, or ciboriums, is by 20 inches, in the
center; large church vessel, II by 10 inches
bearing medallions with religious scenes.
also two smaller church vessels, two silver
chalices, q by II inches; chalice of gilded
silver with cups, and three other chalices.
pair of silver vases. two canons, crosses
and miscellaneous articles of lesser value.
There is one man.. at least. in New York
who has satisfactorily solved the problem
of getting a cup of tea to his liking, no
matter where he may be.
Ordered by his physician to quit coffee
he discovered that nothing could be more
uncertain as to quality and making thar
restaurant tea, Then his wife came to hi,
rescue with a birthday gift. Now when he
sits down to luncheon. he orders a pot OF
boiling water, Then. from an inside coat
pocket he produces a small green canton
flannel bag and a little package, with tn,
fragrant aroma OF Flowery Pekoe. From
the bag he conjures a teaspoon, fashioned
on the principle OF his wife's tea-ball. A
generous pinch OF tightly curled leaves from
the package, a click OF the spoons perfor
ated lid, and he dips 1t into the water, anC
glances over the menu for his favorit,
luncheon dish. A few seconds and the tet
is made, the spoon lifted out for use later
Coffee is forgotten, and the midday meal 4
a feast with a piping hot bowl OF tea,
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