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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-26
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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-26

Or R0ss. Dentist aus Barker BloeE
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-26
Are YOu An Doubt Nsere - srena
NOur NaeAuSnR

The Grand Trunk Railway system
tdoubls trackJ offers the choice Of mary
delightful resorts Special low round-trip
fares 10 many Of them. II you viii ADVISE
how much you have 10 spend for railroad
fare. a qualifications ~dsscr1binE attractive
roules 70 the sections you can reach, To-
eether with fares. Wdl be Aenr you Gee
W. VHuE. A G. p a 7. A. rs Ad4ms
ST.. ChicaEo.
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n-irrrnrrfuI Cendnct

Of liver and bowels, in refusing 10 act,
is quickly remedied with Dr. Kings New
Life Piles. nc. Boston Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

Perhaps some OF your readers would be
interested to know that 1 have found a
simple, inexpensive way to waterproof
matches. Into some melted paraffine (care
being taken that IL was as cool as pos
sibleD / dipped a few ordinary parlOr
matches. After Withdrawing them and al
lowing them 10 cool II was found that they
scratched almost as easily as before being
coated with the wax. Several were held
under water for six or seven hours and all
Of them lighted as easily as before INNER
sion. When the match is scratched the
paraffine is first rubbed off and the match
lights in the usual way. Matches treated
as above would be very useful on camping
or canoeing trips. as they do not absorb
moisture. Since more rubbing Is required
10 light them than the ordinary match Il
would he practically impossible to set them
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

Pleasant news for lovers OF Holsters
comes from the Maine coast. The Ken
nebec Journal reports the supply unusually
large for this time Of year and price not
eXoTbitaut. on one day recently in Port
land there were 1900 Of ,he much desired
crustaceans ready for shipment to Broad
way and other centers of consumption.
The continued warm weather this Ia
says the Journal. has given the fisher
men plenty OF opportunity 10 catch the
fish, as they have not been forced 10 re-
main ashore by heavy seas OF high winds.
IL has also been a very profitable year for
the lobster fishermen, as they have LIST
little gear and their boats have not been
damaged by severe weather, an expense
which rs always heavy during the fall gales.
There is hardly a day now but that 1900
or 1900 Holsters arrive In Portland
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

lied any such statement. Mr., Loeb is
undoubtedly one OF the best men who
ever served as secretary TO a president,
but / am sure l could keep him busy for
a long time denying things il l published
everything the president has said 10 me.
On this occasion It was plain from his
manner that Mr.. Roosevelt felt deeply
the importance Of the step he had de-
cided to take and which had centered
upon the navy Of the United States the
critical attention Of the whole world.
The same may be said OF Admiral Brown
Brownson, Chief Of the Bureau Of Navi-
CATION, who accompanied him, an officer
who, from long and faithful service and
unexcolled ability. deserved TO hold the
position he did OF confidential adviser
to his chief. Both Of their faces were
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

the ships were manned, the officers
psraded in special full dress, the marine
guards presented arms. the bands played
the national air and a salute OF twenty
one guns was fired. AS the reports of the
saluting guns died away, the clouds
parted, the sun came out and ushered in
a most beautiful day. II was. indeed.
Roosevelt weather. The Mayflower an
chored In the midst Of the fleet and all
the flag and commanding Officers repaired
on board at once to be greeted by the
president and the distinguished people who
accompanied him, and then say good
bye to them.
AS I passed over the gangway, I was
met by the president and greeted by him
In his usual hearty and courteous manner.
A battery Of cameras clicked and snapped
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

serious but not troubled, and It was plain
that, while feeling somewhat the diff
culties before me, they had no doubt Of
the successful accomplishment Of my
task. l was most gratified to nave the
president say to me as he did, 'Remem-
Der, Admiral Evans, you sail with the
confidence of the president more COM
pletely than any admiral ever did before;
your cruise is a peaceful one. but you
realize your responsibility II 1t should turn
out otherwise With those words ring
ing in M ears. a hearty hand shake.
Goodbye, God bless you!' from the presl-
dent, and the clicking Of the cameras, I
left the Mayflower and returned to the
Connecticut, my flagship. Mr.. Metcalf,
the secretary OF the navy, was on board
the MayfloWer. but unfortunately IN. so
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

as Mr.. Roosevelt gave me a few last in
structlons, and | am sure no expression
OF his face or mine escaped these ener-
getic workers, who. I'm pursuit of their
calling, often make themselves most an
noying. For the first time l was author
lied by the president to say to the officers
and men OF the fleet that after a stay of
a few months in the Pacific the fleet would
return TO an Atlantic port via the Suez
canal.
This message was conveyed TO them by
signal the first night out. and
to the officers at the ward room dinner.
One Of the newspaper men sent the mes
sage 10 his paper by wireless and it was
published the following morning. After
wards / saw that Mr.. Loeb had promptly
denied that the president ever author
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31

Gas Lights

Why put up with unsatisfactory,
eye-straining lights when you can
buy the right kind so reasonably.
Welsbach Air-hole Light, com
plete burner, mantle and chin
ney, for .45c
Reflex Inverted Light, best that's
made, regularly $500, Saturday,
at .S1.49
Nantes inverted and straight, 3
lOI .'''s.s'' -
Patent DFop Lights, 800 values,
OF zoe
S-inch Gas Chimneys. Sc
Mica Canopies, for. ......,lOc
Gas Lighters, for. lOc
(China Dept. I'd Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
AS "EIeHTINe BOB TELLS II
what Really Happened on the May
flower Before the Fleet
sailed.

The president had decided that he
would come 10 Fortress Monroe In the
AltNN1Ner To review the fleet. say good
byo To the officers and men. and see US
Dtf ON our long cruise-an honor which
,verv officer and man felt deeply and duly
appreciated. The morning of the 18th
came with leaden skies and a promise of
bad weather. The fresh cold northwest
Wind made boating ugly work. but some
how We believed In Roosevelt weather
and sure enough Il came. A the May
Flower approached the fleet. the rails Of
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
&zSaA R@osss
1e 3sTS00s~.

Three patterns of new fall styles i'm
Irish Point Curtains-Very attractive
and designed after some $3.50 and
$1,000 patterns, on sale, Saturday,
pair .....''. 0lsO0
Shirt Waist BoXes-Matting covered
and trimmed with bamboo, substan-
TALLY built, a 1915 box for S2.9S
3-Panel Screens, hardwood frames,
nicely finished, filled with best
silkoline, a Saturday special. .75e
Ingram Carpets-A good, heavy, q
ply, half wool ingram. in new pat
terms and %colors; best soc carpet,
Tor SSc
Steel Door Mats-Size 15x22 inches,
best and most durable special for
Saturday, at .Sl,S5
Cocoa Mats-Theyn save their cost
in a months time.
Thick, heavy mats, size 16x26 inches,
at ..,..s .60C
Thick, heavy mats, size 1Sx2S inches,
AT SOC
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
BENEFITS.
Direct Draft Heaters
for any kind of Fuel

Fitted with Duplex Crate and Annular Shakil
Ring, Steel Base which never breaks, larg
double-fced doors, hot blast ring with sore
draft register. A great floor and Ct
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
Pictures

100 only, Fancy Heads, cabinet size, in
SHADOW box frames. 800 kinds. soc
SO only, assorted subjects, in gold
frames, size l6X2O, dollar values,
lOl e . Q o o . q o o . q . . . . . . q . QUO
Our Picture department is putting on
its holiday dress. A good time to he
frames TO order.
Cart Dept. Second Floor.)
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
Waterproof Matches.

l could not say goodbye to him.
Admiral Evans in Broadway Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
supply Of Lobsters.

on fire by accidental dropping Scientific
American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-31
Sale Hiqh-Grade Hand Bags Saturday

Finest Grades Made at Prices Nowhere Approached in America.
Line consists of finest Buffed Alligator, Genuine Walrus'
highest grade Real Seal. Pearl Horn Baby Alligator, and others.
Over 100 different styles and in shades TO match your gowns ih-
Guiding new swagger Dfrectore shapes. Prices positively less than
cost ito make. See the 10th st. window. Just a few prices TO IL
lustrate the values.
$3.50 Pearl Baby Alligator Bags, perfect, for....'... q. S3.9S
$500 Pearl Baby Alligator 12-in. Bags, perfect, for -. 1913
$3.50 Goat Seal Bags. perfect, for. .....'........ .9Sc
$500 Genuine Seal Bags with double strap handle, -. 81 .9S
$40 90 genuine Seal Bag, large size. fitted with comb, brush and
all manicure pieces, in French ivory, for. .......... $500
Direotodre Bags in genuine seal, walrus and alligator og91tho SD to
S5, on sale pbSe 10 @Ao"O
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dress clothes; and wherever you wear them
you may be sure that you'll be as well
dressed as any man there; and better than
some Of them.
Glad to show you business clothes, too; plenty
of them here. Suits. Overcoats and Raincoats
from $1,000 to $500.
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BENNINGTON BRIEFS

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
The regular meeting OF the w. R. C.
will be held Friday evening, April "a,
at 1880 sharp.
During the absence OF Dr. Stewart
any Forester wishing to see him will
please call on DR.. Wilson.
Mrs. Bernie Mattison OF Sodom was
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hou-
ran OF Pleasant street Wednesday.
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" YOU know the rules Of the social
" game well enough to know that
fulldress or Tuxedo are impera-
lively required for certain occas-
ions; and for such times you'd better no,
go if you don't 60 right Well show you,
ready-to-wear,
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HOMES
AND BUILDING LOTS

Greatest offering Of reasonably priced Real Estate ever MAJ
in Bennington Much Of this property be bought cas-
and the experience Of the past years shows that all
this section is steadily increasing in value Come
ak it over if you are interested
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BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

Briefly for Busy Readers.
ID. +. Cronin Is stating his tenement
on the corner OF River and Depot
streets.
Leslie Slocum expects TO start soon
building an addition on his residence
on Main street.
Mrs Edward J. Morrissey OF Dewey
street Is confined 10 the house by an
attack OF the grip.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24

rice are the offerings pair of foxes need little ex
PLANTATION Originally they belonged to very popular
Shino god whose place has been usurped through the
strategy of Kobo and this Buddhist prince has been sub
stitued But religious degeneration has gone further
and these foxes to be mistaken for the god itself
And mari worship or mari is the of the god) is
seen nowadays in it's most degraded form Of fox
ship.
Others are a pair of salesman's gods Who they
originally were has very little to do with the present
worship Anyhow, gods of good luck and prosperity
they are worshiped in New Years season, and almost
every shop has these idols in stock.
Early on the of January New Years callers begin
to pour in What do they say? With heads bowed down
and hands on the SILL they mumble Congratulations
for opening of the year, and pray that IL VIII
be continued in future This phrase is so common that
both sides speak at the time, and yet both are
well understood One says: won't you come 1n!' mo,
answers the other; Il have more houses to CALL Tnen
come when YOU are through and the caller goes II
the caller should in he is sumptuousy toasted with
food and drink and see more open drunkenness on
New Years day than at other times.
Superstitious people find omens and meanings IN
dreams and the must have good dreams to be-
gin the wear For this purpose they put piece of paper
under the bed this japanese junk is printed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24
Christmas Froics.

very effective and practical decoration for the table
on Christmas morning is pyramid ol oranges VIZ
s If holly for a dolly with scarlet ribbon running
To the corners of the table fastened by big orange at
each corner All the housekeepers best efforts are usu
ally expended on the dinner table put II WI" ons 1e
rnoment IN arrange this holly around the finger
bowls BY the way, dainty way to serve oranges Tor
breakfast to the juice squeezed in the kitchen and
served in a little glass which stands on a plate.
In the dining room that has to have screen to conceal
the kitchen there may be very simple and eHecuVe
addition made to Christmas decorations by pnnng
holly it, covering the original surface completely Lace
curtains NAV be treated this to make lovely bits
of color in the form background for tree
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24

squeezing out the frosting on the pre-
pared background and tracing with his
line of sugar any figure desired. A
bunch of roses, forest scene, a party
of dancing girls, bouquet of half a
dozen different kinds of flowers, a
landscape covered with snow, group
of statuary, a garden scene, Cupids,
Notwithstanding that is wanted
he traces in sugar, with speed and
elegance that would make the light
ming artist of the side show green
with envy. He knows his work is only
for few hours, that his dreams Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24

Before the end of the old year pine branches are set
UP by the gaeWays shrnes of gods hearth well and 9TH
er places These pine branches signifyng constancy
are hung with straw ring made to initiate Jewell with
rays of light radiang from it, stuck with dried
sardine leaf OF evergreen pieces paper and bit of
edible seaweed. These rings also put on almost all
representative articles of furniture and kitchen impe-
ments and this said ito let them one year This
suggests that these articles believed once to have
had life and so have felt the advance of age
The festival of going the gear or "Toshikoshi"
Is sometimes called "Toshori taking the year. and
is busy time for the housewife. She has to cook many
different dishes, all of which have prosperous signif
canoe, besides her regular rice and bean soup.
Let me enumerate some Soup of clam, which opens
when cooked, signifies the opening of the good
tune. Roe of herring, which is called "kazunoko"
numerous children forms dish whose meaning is OBJ
vious Health in japanese is NAME" so beans must
be eaten, these happen to have the sounding
word for their Salt salmon, fish cake, picked
radish and many others must be prepared this
eve going add whole year during
night kitchen full of ife with kettles whistling
pots steaming. plates and trays all spread Chill
dren and cats very apt to be mischievous at
such times but they receive scoding the great
tiva should be married by dscord and irritation.
food is ready gods served first with all these
Dishes but only in miniature. Lights put before
them sake LIQUOR offered in pair of small vases,
which, by the way have often used for flowers
in America Before the gods the shelf they hang
highly colored leaflets each with lucky meaning One
is the god fortune under suspicious gem, with
bagul gold COINS coral and other precious things
Another bundle of edible seaweed which is called
"kobu" The phrase ito rejoice in Japanese is yoro-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24

When the family have bowed down before the gods
they great meal and few rounds of sake
tremendously served in former days Once you have
eaten this feast you have added year; and child
born December is said to be two old right after
this meal used to be reminded by older people that
should be better boy from the first of January
had added year during that night They that
night of the 31st of December is worth so days of
usual days, and those who to bed early this night
will grow old that much in one night.
Polytheists are not troubled by surplus of gods.
The japanese have already gods at home and yet
New Years day they buy printed gods. This paper
hung above the stone stove which one cooks rice
represents year god with thank offerings of rice
sake LIQUOR and regular New Year decora
tons of evergreen trees. The figure is Buddhist the
original Shinto god has long been replaced by bod
disatwa showing the result of usurpation of Shin
toism by Buddhism, effected by Buddhist
priest Kobo as of Buddhist propagation These
offerings were real Ones but the Japanese learned
how to economic labor and expense by printing and
the goddess herself came into the picture.
Another picture hung before the shelf The
trail figure Prince Shotoku the famous patron of Bud
dhism its early days in Japan. Japanese spade,
stalks of rice tray hresher sake liquor and cooked
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24
FALLING off in Insurance.

Everybody is interested in the re-
markable showing of the life insur-
ance business as reported by Supt.
Kelsey of New York. The falling on
has been enormous between the years
1906 and December 80, 1907. The
point of Mr.. Kelsey's report is the
great decrease in the amount OF in
surance last year, s241, 496,308. Of the
$40, 900 policies which terminated, only
53,167 were by death and 14,247 by
maturity, while 1854 amounting to
s211, 008,495 were surrendered, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24
Not Hardicapped by Saloons.

The population of Long Beach, Cal,
has increased 466 2-3 per cent in the
seven years since it voted out saloons.
The bank deposits of this city, which
increased 60 per cent. in the three
last years of license, increased over
$500 per cent. in the seven yeass of
prohibition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24

art will not be hung on cathedral walls
or salons, but he makes better wages
than most of the old masters did, and,
for that matter, than good many OF
the young masters, and by and by ne
is going back to Switzerland to live
in comfort. and that is enough for him.
st. Louis GIobe-Democrat.
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HE IS AN ARTIST IN SUGAR

confectioner who furnished it, and
his dissatisfaction was a mere trifie
compared with that of the artist
who did the decorating. He is for
and a perfect genius in the manipula-
ton of icing or "frosting." He uses
sort of bellows. filed with prepared
frosting, and after sketching his de-
sign on an artists board he takes his
bellows and goes over the cake,
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dream An old mirror was the price ana e d cutie
made Meanwhile the prince changed MS lii u 80 The
ddo1 &c if by magic and paid his court TO Tue
eldest and won her hand This prince is te
Yaritomo who founded the Shogunae' Vi nniii'' 0eO
cy in Japan -, rhoo +ho family
sucb is the story told and retod when tne fanny
oct together by the fire box and spend the long spis
night in merriment. hope these hunip oe9 49,
3aroon folk of Japan may find warm reception among
tho readers of America.
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210,565, amounting to 307,6S9,95o.
Iapsed. Five times as many policies
were dropped as were paid in full and
the diminution in insurance through
lack of confidence or through inaDlF
ity to meet premiums was more tnan
three times the amounts paid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24

'|When aeroplanes come into every
day use it will be easy to hunt wild
ducks"
How is that?"
'.Why, fellow can take along net
dip into flock and sein for en-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24
Once ar Actress.

A woman who has been on the
stage, even if her experience in the
drama has been limited to an amateur
performance as Q housemaid in a So
ciety play, can never hope to be
thoroughly trusted by her female
neighbors
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-12-24
ST. Louis Wedding Cake Nothing Less
Than Work of Art.

A wedding cake over three feet
high was a special feature at a recent
fashionable wedding in the West end,
but the cake itself was not the feature,
fer. aside from its decorations. it
would have been very modest affair.
But the bride and her family were
not half as proud of that cake as the
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spendthrift's Purchases.

A spendthrift-in one sense ne mas
his moneys worth by the purchase OF
large lots of repentance and other
dolorous commodities. = Natnanlei
Hawthorne.