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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
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Eight West Point cadets have been
dismissed for forcing a few despised
"plebes' to catch some nice fat ants,
count them, call the roll of an ant hill
and report whether all the insects were
"present or accounted for" The dis
missed cadets and their friends ap-
pealed to the secretary OF war, VINO
expressed sympathy with them, but de-
clared that he had no recourse. Now
an appeal for their reinstatement VIII
be made to congress.
TIE layman's first impression would
be that the punishment Is excessive.
While the prank does not reflect n
high order Of genius on the part OF
those who devised. 1t and nc hint OF
military greatness is found In ordering
an uninitiated plebe to gather an even
100 nice, fat ants in his n to
wear them in his cap until such time
as It pleased his superior officers to
have them counted, still with all that
the prank was not more harmful than
those played by boys In SCHOOLS ana
colleges everywhere.
The other side of the proposition
that taken by the officials, IL that the
duty OF an officer Is to be a gentle
man. Every cadet is expected from
the day OF his admission to West Point
10 conduct himself in a manner becom-
ing "a officer and gentleman. the
first duty Of the soldier, officer or
priyate is obedience to orders n the
DER at West Point positivel ypro-
bib,t hazinE in all It's forms. This was
made necessary by abuses that grew up
some years ago resulting in the actual
death of several Of the haEed pleoes
and the mutilation and disfiguremen'
q, others. When the officials OF the
war department and the officers In
charge of the academy placed the "a
ON hazing it was expected nat the
cadets of all classes would obey IT,
The old West Pointers may say that
tho abolttion of hazing is mollycoddling
tbe service, but from the official stand
no,nt. there appears to be nothing leIt
hut expulsion for the festive cadetS
who figured in the 'ant-ca'ehihs
episode.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Hitting the Trims About Right.
San Francisco Chronicle.

Mr.. Bryan Is figuring on obtaining
enough electoral votes from the middle
west and the Pacific coast states which,
added to his strength in the solid south,
will give him a majority in the electoral
college. Mr, Bryan Is acquiring great
proficiency In calculations OF this kim and
may be regarded as a sort OF an authority;
that lie to say. the observant person. by
carefully noting Bryan's predictions and
"oOppering" them, will hit the thing about
right.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Guess Poor Lo is not getting wise
very fast. The Indians Of the Five
Civilized tribes tentatively agreed to
sell their lands at a very low price II
the allotment restrictions we're re-
moved. Every land Spectator in four
states joined in bringing pressure on
congress and succeeded in having the
restrictions removed, Now the Indi-
ans have increased the price of their
lands something like 500 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
DOMESTIC ~PLEAsANTRIEs.

80 you think they're not we'll mated
/ thought you always declared that matched
are made in heaven.
Yes, but in this case there seems to
have been a mistake In delivering the
goods. "-~Philadelphia Press.
MY wife has a new maid"
What's che like?'
she's an old aid."-Houston Post.
Whats the matter darling7 You look
as IL some great sorrow had come to you"
Mrs. Watterson came over to see the
baby this morning and she insisted that he
looked the very image OF you."-Chlcago
Record-Herald.
"They say that the girl you broke your
engagement with was engaged to several
other men,"
II guess she was. When / requested her
to return the ring, she asked me to cali
and identify t."-Philadelphia Ledger.
docs your husband ever praise your
cooking, Bertha?" asked the young wife'A
elderly aunt.
"Oh, yes, auntie."
What does he say when he does?"
"Well-er-he doesn't say much, you
know, but 1 can always tell when the cook
ing. pleases him. He doesn't swear at it."
-ChicaRO Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

uations fail to cover. The argument
and public sympathy will all be found
on the young lady's side Of the case.
1t Is perhaps unfortunate that the
question was not raised in time to
have either Of the many political or
ganizations have a platform declara-
ton on the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

The coroner at La Porte, Ind, has
decided that Mrs. Guinness died Of
poisoning. Some of these Cheefoo
correspondents who are finding Mrs.
Guinness in different parts of the coun-
try should interview her and find out
how she liked IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

The sultan of Turkey has granted
amnesty to some $4,000 Armenians
now in the United States. He must
have an idea hat the Armenians en-
Joy q Joke.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

West Virginia democrats declare
that It is a crime to allow the negro to
vote. In most of the solid south h
democrats give the negro to under
stand that 1t is suicide for him to at
tempt to vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Big Risks for Millions.
baltimore American.

BEItInOTt AIltIICdHs
IT has been pointed out that during the
last twenty years there have been thir.
teen divorces in the Vanderbilt family
This would seem as II the family we're an
unlucky one to marry into, but there is nc
doubt that as long as the name stands for
there will be a lot Of persons who
are willing to take the risk.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

She who was the widow Of John B.
Stetson has married a Portuguese
count named Alexio de ouirios Riberio
de Soto Major D'Almeida de Vascon-
cellos. Looks like she had tied up
with a string OF Pullman sleeping cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Uncle sam and the snow Lady.

PIttsburR Dispatch.
Though Canada and the United States
occasionally make faces the real. under
lying sentiment of cordially has been bet
ter shown in the Quebec tercentenary cele-
bration. The people OF this country and
that are more like one people than those
of any other lands divided by national
boundaries. and they have more genuine
affection for each other.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

The Universal Peace congress, In
session at London, sees signs of world
wide peace. The congress should try
to find out what japan and Brazil are
going to do with all those new battle
ships.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

The farmers who are being asked TO
give IS TO Mr.. Bryan may do so. as
they are generous souls and have the
money to spare. but they will give
their votes to Mr.. Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

'Fingy" Connors declares that Gov
ernor Hughes is "a cheap politician"
"Fingy" also recently declared that he
could buy all the brains he wanted at
S25 a week. He ought to buy some.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Keeping Him Near the Earth.
Minneapolis Journal.

Minneapolis Journal.
Mr.. Bryan has been initiated into a So
ciety whose name is Nebraska spelled
backwards. Mr.. Bryan has that feeling
about Nebraska. 1t has been Ak-sar-Ben
to him since 1896.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

The democratic state convention Of
West Virginia has declared for negro
disfranchisement. However, this Is
one of the topics Mr.. Bryan has de-
clined to discuss until after Novem-
her 9.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

NeXs.

Omaha would rave 1t understood that 1t
can, on occasion. be just as nonpartisan
as anybody; but at the same time II re-
serves the right to do as It pleases in No
vembcr II 1t can dodge Jim Dahlman.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Hope for Every Hustler.
washington Post.

Every American boy cannot hope to be
president. but at the rate the new par
ties are ~springing up 1t may soon be pos
sible for every one at some. time or other
to be a candidate for the office.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

"Mr. Kern's whiskers will grow on
the public" says an Atlanta paper.
Hope not. 1t is bad enough to have
them grow on Mr.. Kern.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

On ccou of the public sentiment
against the consolidation of railroads
Mr., Hartman has decided TO change
his methods and to amalgamate them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Washington has started a crusade
against %unsanitary lunch rooms. The
ossifed doughnut and the denatured
pie must go.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

King Edward stopped at william
Waldorf Astor's place long enough to
drink a cup of tea. Thirst frequently
makes a man careless about his asso-
ciates.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

European crops are much below the
average, except the revolt crop, which
is even larger than usual in Turkey,
Persia and Portugal.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
George b. T~zschuck. treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the actual number Of
full and complete copies of The Daily,
Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month of July, 1908, was as
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

A man named Zero was drowned In
pennsylvania last week.. Zero should
keep out of sight in July.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Tom Watson has challenged Mr..
Bryan to a joint debate. Mr.. Bryan
will probably accept and select phono-
graphs as weapons.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

aenlnBJOn A1oIOiu' &c.
Notwithstanding the court of appeals
decision. It isn't true that Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter will put down the price of oil.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Lightning shocked ten persons at
Pittsburg. 1t is interesting to learn
that Pittsburg people can be shocked
by something.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Congratulations to dear old Boston.
The town has not been shot-up by bad
men for more than a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

1t is necessary for a $4,000 sub
'cription 10 turn up before 1t can be
turned down.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Hearst refuses to get on chummy
terms with any other political party.
He is the Castro of American politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

The New York Evening Post an
nounees that "a republican plot has
been discovered in Portugal" Can
Frank Hitchcock prove an alibi?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Society folks are generally agreeing
that the directoire gown is not what
t Is cracked up to be.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Mr., Bryan says the Hearst platform
Is democratic. He doubtless regrets
that he cannot say as much of Mr..
Hearst.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Referring once more to names,
Judge Finelite of New York has passed
sentence upon John Lighthne.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Wives, mothers and daughters who
realize that self-preservation is the first
law of nature, are willing to dispense
with some l~uxuries in order that a part
of the family income may go for 9 Life
Insurance Policy which guarantees pro-
lection.
THE EQUITABLE LIFE SOCIETY,
Strongest in the World.
n. d. Nicely, Manager.
OMAHA, NEB.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Anyway, the campaign poets should
be thanked for their forbearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

1t remains to be seen how many
words Mr.. Bryan will use in saying
yes"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Our immigrants are coming back
from Europe. They are the true ad-
vance agents of prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

S~ubacribers leaving the city tenn.
should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed ~ often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Treasurer.
subscribed in my presence and sworn TO
OeiVIe me TINS Isl day of August, 1908.
(SeaL) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

MY wife has a new maid"
Whats che like?"
she's an old Houston Post.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
ESTIMATES
 AND CONTRACTS
FINAL SUMMARY or THE FIG UREs SHOWS THAT THE WORK
 MAY BE FINISHED WITHIN AP- PRoPRIATIoN BY LEGISLATURE.

PHOENIX, September l6.-Figures are now available giving the board of control full confidenc, in its ability to complete the work undertaken at the new prison, within the amount appro- priated by the legislature, which was $l20,000. The contract for all the ma chinery, which includes the wiring, lighting and numerous other things, has been let finally to Smith, Booth & Usher of Los Angeles for $23,437.
 Bids for the machinery were opened July 30 and the above named company was the lowest by about 5000. Other bidders, however, indicated to the board of control that it was likely to secure poor quality of machinery and cheap work The delay of six weeks was taken up therefore to look up the details of
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

the bid. Some changes were made in the way of substituting particular item for another, and the architect went to Los Angeles to inspect the machinery to be used by the low bidder. All proved satisfactory and as good as any body s, wherefore the bid was awarded
 The bid for cells and all steel work was awarded at $25,000 and the bid for cement construction, which includes lumber and all construction materials, was let for $6l ,000. These three bids aggregate $109,437. The architects s fee will be $6,000, leaving about $4.5o0 for the digging of the we'll and for inciden. tals that cannot be estimated in ad- vance, This is believed to be safe margin so the total cost will come with in the appropriation.
 These plans call for the completion of sixty eight cells, which will accom- modate four persons each, or total of 272 persons. That is only about half the prison population, but in this eli mate it is rarely that the prisoners ex- cept the incorrigibles, are forced to sleep in steel cells, in ordinary weather or in warm weather many sleeping in the open in safe places within the walls. It is expected the next legislature will make some further appropriations for the completion of at least one more cell wing, dormitory, etc
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
JAG FACTORIES
 JAN I TRANSFER
 THEIR PERMITS
UNDER THE NEW LIQUOR LICENSE LAW ARIZONA SALOON MEN HAVE NO RIGHT TO TRANSFER THEIR LIQUOR LICENSES.

KINGMAN, September l6.-Since the new liquor license law went into effect there has been various opinions enter tained regarding the rights of the holder of licenses under the law. By many of the officers it was held that license was transferable and that the holder thereof could remove his place of busi' ness from one town to another. Re gently complaint was made to the jus tiee of the peace at Kingman that one Otto Cornaggia was conducting saloon without license at the Victor Gold Mining eompany's s camp and warrant was issued for his arrest. Pending the service of the warrant the opinion of the attorney general of the territory was obtained. which clearly set at rest the contention that a saloon license was transferable or that business could be done under such license in any other town than the one for which said license was issued. Acting on this opinion Cornaggia was brought into court and a plea of guilty was entered. The court then fined defendant $l25 and costs, or the alternative of taking out a license covering the period he has been doing business on the old license. But, failing to obtain license from the board of supervisors, Cornaggia will have to pay the fine.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
IRISH ESTATES IN
 DISEASED MIND
SAD REFLECTION OF AGED JER- ONE WOMAN, WHO THINKS SHE IS THE PossEssoR OF RICHES ACROSS THE WATER.

PRESCOTT, September l6.-Accused of being insane. Mrs Mary Hartnett of Jerome had partial hearing in the probate court Saturday and was sent to the county hospital for further ob servation of her alleged eccentricities Mrs. Hartnett insists that she is the owner of small estate in Ireland and wishes to return to claim her own. Her she did not own anything in Ireland and that in her delusions she has threatened him with bodily injury several times in the last two years.
 With no other witnesses present in the court, Mrs. Hartnett impressed the examining physicians so well that neither considered her a fit subject for commitment to the asylum for the in sane. She graphically described her beautiful home by the broad expanse of the Atlantic ocean in the south of Ire. land and said that she desired to return there to claim her own and live there in peace. There was no evidence to contradict her statements except that of her husband. Her appearance was so neat and her statements so direct that the physicians agreed that she was sane and that her peculiarities were only due to outbursts of temper.
 Mrs. Hartnett gave her age as fifty years. She is the mother of five ehil dren. two of whom are respected me ehanies. one in this city and the other in southern Arizona. Her two daugh ters reside with their parents in Jer. ome One son is student at the Tempe Normal school Cross examined she admitted that all her children were band was also kind, with the exception that he prevented her from returning to her native land to claim her own. She also remembered being committed to the territorial asylum for the insane four years ago and told the court and physicians the names of the superintend- ent and asylum attendants, even reiat- ing what transpired at her examination when she was committed.
 She says that some Mexieans residing her at times, calling her bad names, She joined her husband in Jerome nine years ago. coming from her native land with her family. Her youngest child, a daughter, was born in Jerome eight years ago.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Kodol will, without doubt, make yonr stomach strong and will almost instant ly relieve you of all the symptoms of indigestion. It will do this because it is made up of the natural digestive juices of the stomach so combined that it completely digests the food just as the stomach will do it, so you see Kodol can t fail to help you and help you promptly. It is sold by Hanna's Drug Store, 22S Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
A BURGLAR IS TOWN

His name is bad cough" He does n't care for gold or silver, but he will steal your health away. If he appears in your house arrest him at once with Ballard's Horehound Syrup; it may mean consumption if you don't. A cure for all coughs, colds and chest troubles. Price 25c, soc and $l per bottle. For sale by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
Canvas awnings-opbe Paint Co

DeWitt's CarboIized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended as the best thing to use for piles. It is, of course, good for anything where salve is needed. 8eware of limitations. Sold by Hannals Drug Store, 22S Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

A clever, popular Candy Cold Cure Tablet--called Prevcntics--is being dis pensed by druggists everywhere. In a few hours Preventics are sure to break any eold-eompletely. And Preventics, being so safe and toothsome, are very fine for children. No quinine, no laxa- tive, nothing harsh nor sickening. Box of 4S-25c. Sold by Palace and Globe Pharmacies.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Some person seems to have questioned the vitality of the Prescott Courier, and here is the way Editor Rogers comes back: "The Courier man is good for at least twenty years more of active life and perhaps forty years more. The Cour fer will be running when Angel Gabriel toots his horn and will get out the first extra about the toOt.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
PEOPLES oasn sroRE''

PEOPLES ca5n sTORE"
 Everything in Ladies, Children's and Infants ready-to-wear clothes. under wear, shoes, Suits and Cloaks, waists, skirts, millinery, fancy goods. etc. ..
 DOLPH BAATz & co, 6s6 Broad St., Globe. Arizona
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Phoenix negroes have employed de, tectiye to run to earth a man, believed to be negro, who has been attacking women and girls on the streets of that city. The negroes assert that they will be able to prove that it is white man.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
The White House THEo. COLLINS, Prop.
THESE PRICES ARE GOOD TILL SATURDAY NIGHT

Mems Golf Shirts, $l,00 and $1.25
 values, each ................. soc Best quality shirtings, all patterns,
 regular 20c goods, now, yd. ... .l5c Heavy Covert Cloth, per yard. .20c Ladies pink and blue Undervests, Larke Turkish Towels, per pair. 75c Pond s Extract, soc size, now. . .30c Eastman s Benzoin and Almond Lo-
 tion, regular 75c article, now. .40c Shampoo Jelly .25e Albers Headache Elixir, regular soc
 bottle, now .25c Window Shade. now ............. .40c 16x20 fine Picture Frames, $3.50
 values, now ................... $l.50 THE WHITE HOUSE
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
A Days Doings in Arizona

of clerks. He says that he has lai deer. tain matters before United States At toreny Alexander and intimates that a sensation is soon to be sprung
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Mark smith didn t attend the base. ball game while in Prescott and now the republicans of the Mile High say that he ism t entitled to the vote of the peo- pie of that town.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Apache county farmers are arranging an exhibit for the territorial fair. Apache county took first prize at the Worlds Fair for oats.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

The efforts of Ryan a Co have been rewarded by a most complete line of school books and supplies. You can find anything there.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Phoenix high school opened with an enroldment of 300 pupils. Prof. A. K. Stabler, formerly of Globe, is the new principal,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17
ARIZONA NEWS
 AND COMMENT

Phoenix is discussing the feasibility of constructing a building for the ex- elusive use of the Water Users associa- tion and the reclamation service. Tem- porary quarters are now rented
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Mark smith will speak in Florence on October ?, and elaborate preparations are being made for his reception.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Since the resumption of work at Can anea Douglas merchants report a great increase in their business.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Douglas has hopes of becoming the center of q great dry farming district.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

All you school folks should know that the biggest and best tablet in town is at Ryan s. and Joe
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

If there is an item of school sup plies that you haven't got, get it at Ryan's.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Douglas opened the school year with an enrolment of l,22S pupils.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

The Salt River Valley Water Users association has approved the purchase of the canal of the Consolidated com pany. The price is $lS7,000.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Mesa independence day was celebrat ed at Granite Reef on Wednesday.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

The Central Arizona Electric company has been organized to furnish light and power to Octave and Wickenburg.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Thomas P. Keough of Phoenix has been appointed assistant to Con O'Keefe, collector of customs at the port of Nogales.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

The Tempe Normal school has an en- rollment of 226 members. This is the largest first week record in the history of the school.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Tempe militia company is doing dri work twice a week
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

The International Typographical un- ion will assist Phoenix printers in ear ing for members of the craft suffering from the effects of consumption, who locate i'll the Capitol city.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Hon. Foster $. Dennis, a prominent citizen of Kingman, is dead. Deceased has resided in Mohave county since 1881, and represented that county in the legislature a number of years.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-09-17

Mesa is sinking deep well for the use of its city park.