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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
SHADY TRICKS OF MEDIUMS
Table Tipping and similar MRnifesta-
lions Not So Hard to


Being a spook medium is not 50 diff
cult a profession as It appears TO the IN
Initiated Some OF the most effective per-
formances are achieved when the medium
is opposed TO be held or tied so securely
that 1t seems impossible that he could have
escaped 10 play the spook part so actively
One Of these rope tying devices is ex-
planned in the Bohemian Magazine. 1t Is
the one used by the Davenport brothers
In preparing a rope with which they are
TO be tied they take one OF the cords by
the middle and form at that point a bow
or double loop. All that is necessary TO
make this knot Is to wind the cord once
Ground the fingers. and through the ring
thus formed draw a small portion OF the
cord on each side in opposite directions
This in fact is a double slip knot, the loops
OF which may be diminished or increased
in size as the ends are drawn tight or re-
kcsed.
Leaving the two loops open. the two ends
Of the rope are passed through two holes
bored in the chair. and with the ends the
mediums are secured tightly. the legs being
fastened to the bottom OF the chair. while
the arms are bound close to the body. Tt
all appearances they are thoroughly Sc
cured. but this Is what really happens:
The moment that the cabinet Is closed they
draw back the legs a little. thus slackening
the knot sufficiently TO permit them TO ex-
tract one hand
With the other hand they hold the knot
ready to be drawn tight again as socn as
the hand is replaced and the legs are ex-
tended, but with one hand free Il is quite
easy for them to make ali the racket and
produce as many varieties OF phenomena
as the most eaptious critic could require.
Moreover, when thu knots are examined
after the sitting all appeal m perfect
order.
Levitating or tipping the table is another
exhibition OF psychic force that is always
watched with interest, ana yet there are
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

scores of means by which these results
may be obtained fraudulently. In fact, APP
paratus manufactured for this express pur-
pose may be secured from the established
dealers in such articles. for the old-fash-
Toned method OF lifting the table with hand
or knee is now classed as far too primitive
a trick TO be worked effectively.
Instead. when the table is either very
small or very light the medium uses a
little rubber sucker, but when 1t is a large
or heavy table that Is to be levitated the
services OF a accomplice are usually en-
played.
Thus, as one example OF these methods
both the medium and his assistant wear a
stout leather band strapped to their wrists
under the cuffs. Attached to this is an
iron rod which extends about an inch
beyond the leather band. To lift the table
therefore, It is only necessary that the
projecting portion Of the piece Of iron
should be slipped beneath it, for in this
position a viselike grip can be obtained
that will permit Of the table being moved
in all directions without the slightest dan
ger Of detection by ordinary inspection.
Still another method requires tina both
the medium and his accomplice shall be
supplied with a stout leather strap. In
this case the strap goes round the neck
under the clothing. and attached to the
owe end is a strong hook, which can be
brought into requisition as needed. When
the lights have been e~xtinguished the two
operators slip the hook from its place Of
concealment, attach It 10 the under side
Of the table, and when they ~stralghten or
stand up even the heaviest piece of furni-
ture can be leyitated with comparatively
little difficulty.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
The Unexpected.

BET you a dinner" said Rivers. in an
undertone. ''she faces 10 the rear when
she get off"
You're on" responded Brooks.
Il beg your pardon. said the fair maiden,
flashing a radiant smile at Brooks; but /
am a trifle lame. May / ask you TO help
me off the carr"
An hour or two later.
Il Judge" remarked Rivers. as they sat
down TO the dinner be was paying for.
that the eeauteous daLnsel overheard Us"
Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
HEAVIEST OF WORLD RULERS
william Howard Taft Beats the Pres
identiAI Record and Then
Some.

When William Howard Taft takes the
oath Of office next March he will be the
heaviest chief magistrate in the world.
Weight, 2S6 pounds; height, 6 feet 2. Pres
ident Fallieres of France is a poor second,
at 29 pounds. OF the other living rulers
OF Europe King Leopold OF the Belgians is
the heaviest, weighing 24 pounds. King
Edward VII weighs 19S; the German kaiser,
III; Francis Joseph of Austria, 166; Alfonso
OF Spain, 161. Queen Wilhelmina of Hol-
land weighs 15 pounds; King Haakon VII
of Norway, al (he was elected by the peo-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
Music and Musical Notes

Homer. Miss Geraldine Fsrrar. Miss Mary
Garden. signori Bonci. Caruso. Scott, Mr..
David Bispham and Mr. Andreas Dippel.
Here are a few points about the organi-
zation;
The time has now arrived when the sing
ing profession (teachers and opponents Of
the art OF singing and the pubic doctors,
heads Of families, pupils and others)
should cooperate with the association
towards the attainment Of its aims.
The medical profession has long been
aware OF the lasting damage done to the
throat and larynN, those most delicate or
gans, by ignorant and unskilled teachers
whose only stock in trade Is a very little
musical and vocal knowledge az any and
a large amount of assurance. 1t Is no eX-
a~ggeration to affirm that In the forty-six
promising and excellent voices are every
year ruined beyond repair.
E~nLor.unatsiy parents n pupils them
tween good and bad teachers. 1t frequently
happens that they. apply to some self
beyond having a fair voice or the ability
to play the piano passably and the posses
sion Of a few text books, has had no proper
training, no skilled experience, and who
possesses none OF the qualifications neces-
sary for the successful practice OF the sing
ing teachers art.
The first work Of the association there
fore is to create a vast national movement
to put down this state of things; to make
sure GnAl tne teacner mas q knowledge OF
his art and the ability TO impart It: to
make the art Of singing respected both in
the art and in the teacher: to protect the
public's threats from the attacks OF un-
qualified professors" and to preserve to
Americas homes, to the church, to the
concert platform and to the operate stage
the thousands Of American voices that are
now ruined annually by incompetent teach
ing.
The association proposes to achieve this
by operating in two parallel lines stimuli
taneously-from above by obtaining state
legislation in every state in the union that
will subject all teachers to laws similar to
those governing the admission to practice
OF doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects
any others; and from below. by creating a
normal school for teachers which will be
gin by training teachers how to teach, not
by this, that or any other method. but how
TO teach without damaging the natural gift
Of voice and its organs, which every voice
student must possess alb initio.
To achieve all this, a work of gigantic
proportions and Of universal benefit, the
association urgently solicits the help and
cooperation of all who are Interested in
voice (voice health and voice cultivation);
cooperation, as members Of the associa-
ton, for the dissemination of propaganda
and the obtaining Of public support and
political interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
Musical Notes.

Miss Myrtle Moses will sing the contralto
part OF the "Messieh' at Yankton, 8. D.,
on the evening Of December Is.
Programs for churches and for depart
ment OF Woman's club are not printed
IN this eolum. Kindly send such notices
10 the City Editor, who will hand them
to the proper departments.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

Our "ChistmasC Chimes" can ALSO hnd ~ themselves so that parties who do not desr
to go to tn trouble oh fixing up a Christmas 7 ee can place one or more IN a table and arang
prsntsf flowers etc, around hem with the SANE wOndefue fleet
As our "ChrtmasC Chimes" are uhreakabe they can be used the whoe year round on
many ohro occasions as balls parties birthdays and other festivities whenh they always will
bring jy to the participants o
We offer these beautiful Christmas Chimes to our Subscribers oro only on cents. OW[oF
town subscribers add II cents &rp otage md we will send them by mail
THE OMAHA BEE,
12 FMnam Street Omaha, Nh
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

Many Of the music-lovers have spoken
to the writer about the splendid program,
which was presented by Mrs. Herzog of
Lincoln at the Tuesday Musical club, on
the occasion of its latest meeting. Mrs.
Herzog played a program of ~pianoforte
music, which attracted the attention and
the interest of those who love the best
in pianistic musical libraries, and seldom.
II ever, has a recital at the Tuesday
musicale organization been more deeply
appreciated or more highly spoken of. The
explanatory notes on the program were a
distinct feature and one which all pianists
might do well in adopting. Mrs. Katz
deserves much credit for this program,
for IT was given under her direction.
THOMAS ]. KELLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
PRATTLE OF THE YOUNGSTERS.

Teacher (of Night SchooD-What IS
meant by the phrase, twin relics OF bar
barism2'
Shaggy Haired Pupll-A pair of earrings.
ma'am.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
Restorative
Treatment for
Nervous Men

Coming from a source Of unques-
TONED authority on the ailments of
men 1t is presumed 10 be infallible,
while the profession generally en-
dOrse the ingredients and prescribe
them in many different forms OF va
Fious diseases. The following form
ula is highly efficient in quickly re-
storing in eryou exhaustion, mel
ing. dizziness, heart palpiIaJiOn,
trembling limbs, insomnia, thinness,
cold eXtremities, tiTed-all-in feeling
and general inability to do those
natural and rational acts upon which
depends a mans success and happi-
ness in social and everyday life.
The instructions for mixing at
home secretly SO that no embarrass-
ment may be felt, are as follows:
First get three ounces of syrup sar-
sapartlla compound and one ounce
compound fluid balmwOrt; mix and
let stand two hours. Then add n
ounce compound essence cardiOl and
n ounce tincture Cadomene mot
cardamom) and mix all together. The
directions are TO take one teaspoon
ful after each meal and one when re-
firing, until bounding health and fun
strength are restored. Even a few
weeks will witness most wonderful
results.
Astonishing nervous force and
equilibrium follow the treatment no
matter how serious the case.
This contains no Opiates whatever
and may also be used by women who
suffer with their nerves with absO-
lutte certainty OF prompt and lasting
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

All the world loves a bargain. You can
find bargains by watching the Want Ad.
Pages OF Ths BsA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

While in the country last summer Bertha
listened in astonishment to the clucking
Of a hen 10 her brood Of small chickens.
Mamma" she said. ''the poor old hen
has got the hiccOughs."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

Little Dot-Is there a new moon every
month, mamma?
Mamma-Yes, dear.
Little Dot-And does God cut the "
moons up and make stars of themf
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13
OUR
"ChriStmaS Chimes"
Are the most popular Novelty ever introduced, and are made to fit
on the top of Christmas trees.
They consist Of
6 Beautiful Angela
3 Candlesticks,
3 Tuned Bells and a Turbine,
while above all shines the Star of Bethlehem.

Our Christmas Chimes are 10 inches high
and made of fine nickel-plated metal and are so con-
structed that when the candles are lighted the Tur-
bine goes round and the Bells begin to play.
The effect is something wonderful, adding Inn
mensely to the solemnity of Christmas, and young
and old feel a thrill of joy and surprise when enter
ing into the presence of a lighted Christmas Tree
beholding the silver-like Angels, while sweet music
sounds through the room, heralding the birth Of
Christ.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

The association consists of three classes
or categories Of active members: % Teach
ers OF singing who reside within a fifty
mile radius from the borough Of Manhattan,
pay a yearly subscription of $40 and are
entitled to the full benefits of the associa-
tons work. attend all general meetings,
particularly the monthly conferences on the
singing teachers art and other kindred sub
jeets, have the right to vote and to re-
ceive all literature issued from time to time
by the association. 90 Teachers OF singing
who reside without that radius are known
as NATIONAL members. They pay a yearly
subscription of only s. on account of the
difficulty they labor under to attend meet
ings, but they enjoy all the privileges of
class l and have the right to vote by mail.
go The third class, that Of associate mem
bers. has been created for all those, not
singing teachers, In sympathy with the IN
terests and aims OF the association; and the
hearty cooperation is earnestly solicited
of doctors, lawyers, clergy, actors, singers,
heads OF families and pupils, all, in short.
who are interested in the preservation and
cultivation of the voice, both for singing
yearly subscription OF 50. Their privileges
are similar to the other cateRories. but
they have no voting power.
Another class Of members exists, known
as patron members, comprising all those
singers OF national and international fame
who approve of the aims and actions Of the
association, and who endeavor by their pub
lie support to convince the world at large
that such a movement is necessary for the
preservation and development Of the ma
TONS voices.
A cordial Invitation is extended 10 every
one interested in the use and preservation
doctors and teachers), to assist In the as
sociation'B work by. becoming a member of
the association in one of the above cato
Of obtaining legislation and i~nauguratinR
the normal school for singing teachers may
be actively and persistently pursued.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

The Musical department of The Bee
would be only too glad TO hear from any
musicians or physicians. who would be
willing to unite with this great movement
for the good OF the cause and will take
pleasure in forwarding applications to the
proper authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

Small Emer-what are you doing. sis?
Little LOla-Im writing a composition
on dogs. Can you tell me anything about
them?
Small Elmer-Sure. Fleas are always
about dogs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

Freddie" said the visitor. Il hear your
father gave you a watch On your birthday.
Was It a hunting case watch?"
mo, ma'am," replied Freddie; at was a
bare-faced watch"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

Homer. Miss Geraldine Fsrrar. Miss Mary
Garden, slgnori Bonci. Caruso. Scott, Mr..
David Bispham and Mr.. Andreas Dippel.
Here are a few points about the organi-
zation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-13

: THIS column last Sunday
there was an account OF a
rather absurd system OF teach.
Ing singing. as exempllfied by a
New York teacher. The New
York sun has had a racent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14

j. German, V. Elizabeth Hammer. c..
F. Hughes. John H. Hammer, Fred
Koepf, W. A. Leathers, Bertha F. w.
Loughlin, G. S. Loomis. E. E. Nc
Millen, H. A. McKeen. Anna E. New
port, j. H. Nordquist, S. r. Oldaker,
F. B. Pennock, Rachel A. Reid, ], II.
Reid, Christopher c. Reeves, B. A.
Randall Otto Roeber, r. N. STAN
field, Henry Somerer, F. A. Sherman.
Louis Scholl. Squire D. Tucker Jes-
sic A. Williams, Fred G. Wells, Alden
H. Wight and H. H. White. The
amounts for which stock has been
subscribed vary from l to 100 acres.
Only once in the history of the re-
corders office has a larger days bus
mess been recorded. That was on
April 21. 1906, when the fees ran 10
slS6.25, largely due to the recording OF
another bunch of Water Users con-
tracts.
The fees taken in today make to-
tai of nearly $500 for the business Of
the office so far this month. which
is as much as many entire months
bring into the office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
RECORDER DOES
RECORD BUSINESS
FEES FOR THE DAY
GO ABOVE $3.50 MARK
Receipt Of Many Contracts Between
Subscribers for Stock and the Una
tilla Water Users Association
Step Must Be Taken Before Land
Owners Under Hermiston Project
Can Secure Water.

A record days business was done
in the recorders office at the court
house up to noon this morning and
Just before Recorder Hendley closed
his office the books showed receipts
of almost $3.50 for the morning. 1t is
probable that this will be increased
TO S165 or $175 before night.
The reason for the big fees lay in
the receipt of about 35 contracts be-
tween subscribers for stock and the
UInatilla River Water Users associa-
tion at Hermiston, the stock subscrip-
tion being necessary before a land
owner in that district can secure wa
ter for his land. Under the govern
ment plan the stock is equivalent TO
the right for water one share repre-
senting each acre Of ground and pay
ments are made for the stock and wa
ter at the same time, so that when
the government is reimbursed for its
expenditures in reclaiming the Her
miston valley the stockholders in the
association will own the water plant
as we'll as their water rights.
Those whose contracts were record
ed this morning include Don c.
Brownell. Ellen Garfield, c. ]. Doug
las, Anne E. Faude, H. T. Fraser, F.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
VESTRY or CHURCH OF
REDEEMER MEETS TONIGHT
New Rectory VIII Soon BE Ready for
Occupancy.

For the purpose OF planning finan-
cial arrangements which will enable
them to cover the cost of the new rec
tory the vestry of the Church OF the
Redeemer will meet at the old rectory
at 1880 o'clock this evening.
The workmen are just completing
the Interior finishing Of the new rec
tory. which is by far the best and
most commodious rectory in eastern
oregon and is a great credit 10 the
women of the congregation Of the
Church of the Redeemer, by whose
efforts 1t was largely built
About $1,000 yet remains to be paid
on the cost Of the building although
quite a number of the contributions
made have been received. In order
to help secure the money needed and
at the same time to effect a more
beautiful location 1t is proposed to
sell and remove the old church from
the lot upon which II now stands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
BYERS WILL USE
REINFORCED CONCRETE

Reinforced concrete will probably
be the material used by w. s. Byers
in the reconstruction Of the warehouse
and other buildings at the mills
which were destroyed by fire last
week.
Mr. Byers this morning stated that
he had been investigating the matter
and had practically determined to re-
build the barn and wagon sheds upon
the lots formerly occupied by them
and use concrete in the construction.
The warehouse also will have to be
practically rebuilt and the same ma
terial will probably be used in its
construction. The plans has not been
definitely determined upon, but the
work will be fastened as much as is
practicable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
YOUNG REPUBLICAN
CLUB ORGANIZED

About % young fellows and five or
six of the old guard of the republi-
can party met at the Taft and Sher-
man headquarters last evening and
organized a cooperative republican
club among the young men Of PEN
dleton. The boys for the most part
were too young to do voting service
in the campaign, bpt are counted up
on to swell the republican ranks and
help create enthusiasm for the can
didates. Glen Storie was chosen
president, Cress Sturgis, vice president
and Harold Warner, secretary-treas-
urer. Roy Rowland will direct the
glee club.
The boys are expected to join in
the big meeting which the republicans
plan for Senator Fulton Monday eve
ming.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
Kill Bear Near Cove.

A bill Of fare to fill a bear Is what
a certain Mr. Bruin has been thinking
for several weeks over at Cove, says
the La Grande Observer. He has been
making nightly excursions down to
the Devore place, a location about a
half mile beyond the electric light
plant, in our little sister city, much
to the annoyance and the grief Of
r. J. Ryan, foreman of the plant.
Having sat up for several moonlight
nights watching for the fellow who
would never come when wanted Mr..
Ryan decided to set blind man to
look for this Ursus Major.
Thereupon he procured a monster
bear trap and placed 1t conveniently
in the trail Of the midnight marau-
der. Consequently this morning when
he found his quarry safely held as
toothsome morsel by the blind man
the trap. His majesty showed fight,
but was soon dispatched with a rifle.
When weighed he tipped the scales at
over 300 pounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
NORMAL SCHOOLS
AGAIN At ISSUE
ANOTHER FIGHT FOR
OREGON LEGISLATURE
STATE Board Will Present Two Reports
Members Agree Upon Amount of
Appropriation, But Not Upon Num-
ber of Schools TO BE Maintained
Weston Has Largest Enrolment and
Wants Are Least.

By its decision to submit both a
majority and minority report to the
state legislature when 1t meets in
January, the state normal school
board has left the disposition of the
states training schools for teachers
as much in the air as ever. 1t virtu-
ally puts the issue up to the legisla-
ture again and will preclpitate anoth-
er squabble.
The board recommends that an ap-
preparation OF s330,O0O be made to
run the schools for the next two
years and also provide for the con-
templated improvements. 1t was un-
able, however, to agree upon the
number OF schools which should be
retained.
The average cost of maintaining
the Ashland, Monmouth and Weston
schools for last year was $4,000 each.
In round numbers the attendance was
400. making the cost to the state for
each student $3.50, which was re-
garded by the board as sufficient.
The presidents estimated cost for
maintaining the Monmouth school
next year was $4,000. for the Ash
land school $4,000. and for the
Weston school $4,000. The cost last
year at Monmouth was $4,000, Of
which only about half was paid by the
state the other half being raised by
subscription. The cost at Ashland
was about the same and at the Wes-
ton school about $4,000.
Equal sum for Each School
The board recommends that equal
amounts be appropriated for each Of
the three normals. The amounts rec
ommended are stated in a lump sum,
however, for one board expends the
money for each of the schools.
The purposes for which appropra-
tipnc ava aglya1
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14

limited to 10000 a year; that salaries
Of instructors range from $1,000 to
$500, and that not to exceed 81 in
structors be employed.
Reports Of the normals for the first
month OF the present year show the
following enrollments: Ashland, los;
1OS; Weston, 1874; total,
S67.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
ABEL-HICKS WEDDING.
Well Known Pcndleton Couple Mar
ried Here This Afternoon.

Lester Hicks and Miss Lizette Abel,
both well known young people of this
city, were united in marriage at 1880
this morning The ceremony was
performed a the home of the brides
sister. Mrs. Ella Reager, on Aura
street Justice of the Peace Joe H.
Parkes officiated
Following the wedding the newly
married pair left for Walla Walla.
They will make their future home in
Portland.
Mr.. Hicks was formerly in the dray
business here and recently sold out
his business to Orville Coffman. Mrs.
Hicks had been employed for many
months at the Hohbach bakery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-14
ACADEMY STUDENTS
GO IN FOR ATHLETICS

The students Of Pendleton academy
yesterday organized an enthusiastic
athletic association in which both the
girls and boys of the institution are
united. The officers chosen are Miss
Blanche Whittemore, president, Shell
don Taylor, vice president, Letcher
Norvel, secretary treasurer.
The association plans to put the
basket ball court in shape and the
candidates for the basket ball team
are now being coached by Prof.
Gronewald, and put through prellmi-
nary training.