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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

In spite of it's enormously expensive
filtration beds, Philadelphia finds it's
city water supply s. vilely odorous that
1t cannot be used for drinking or cook
ing purposes, and is even offensive for
bathing. The muckrakers will charge
that it is the natural result of munich
pal corruption, but the matter has
passed the joking stage, for the house
holds are seriously confronted with a
famine of potable water and the own
ers Of springs and distilling outfits are
reaping a harvest. 1t begins to look as
though the city would have to follow
the example of New York and build
costly ~aqueducts into remote sources Of
supply instead of pumping from nearby
rivers that, with the concentration Of
population, have become open sewers.
Philadelphia's plight emphasizes the
fact that water is the prime essential
of all comfortable living. and that no
precaution should be omitted to make
its supply wholesome and safe.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
surpassing Rnnrond mystery.
New York World.

INVW IVTN W UT IU.
A Nebraska man has figured out that 1t
costs him $3.50, less % per cent, to send a
pony $50 miles by express, while a jackass
of the same weight can travel in comfort
for $3.50, less % per cent. The mystery of
freight ella ssification has ever been beyond
the ordinary human intellect.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

The moral hazard of the protective
tariff is just o receiving a great deal
OF attention. 1t is hardly likely that
smuggling operations are more extern
sive at present than formerly. the
reason for the apparent increase being
the unusual efforts Of the customs ON
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Canada's first wRrship Is the Rain
bow. and before 1t gets very far with
it's program 1t will find 1t needs the ex-
haustless pot of gold supposed to De at
the end Of Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

While many surgeons pronounce the
new a~naesthetic, ~stovaine, a success,
the layman continues I o stumble over
its pronunciation, But many a good
thing cannot be pronounced that should
not be renowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

American robins have been trans
planted to England with success. We
are willing to trade for them our entire
crop Of English sparrOws. and no ques-
tions asked.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
BIuffInE Bill.

lHuldHdpOiS NEWS
Some additional economy might be eff
fected in the government print shop II
some way could be devised to prevent cou-
gressmen from introducing bills which they
as well as every body else know Will never
get farther than the committee they are
referred to.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Like the old-time religion, the old
fashioned winter seems to be good
enough for the native in many regions
Of the United States this ear
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Kansas Clty Times.
II told you so" is the purport of Com
mander Pcary's comment on the Cook ver-
dict. II this is true, why didn't he say it
SO someone could hear him? why didn't
he mention the matter 10 the reporters?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

How could Cuba expect its lottery to
be anything but q blank. With Uncle
Sam keeping the sporting blood at low
temperature by means of his U. s. mail
ice-packg
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Now the people who were recently
uproarious for a sane Fourth of July
are beginning to agitate for a sane
Christmas. Views OF sanity differ.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

No one can deny that DR.. Cook has
discovered the pathway to the land Of
covering up. He has the old vanishing
lady trick backed off the boards.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Won't the safety razor men invent a
safety beard for Santa Claus before the
next annual crop of whisker fires is
due?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

That hot a in Europe may be
merely the exhaust from the Copen-
hagen safety valve.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Oh, we'll. IL you didn't do it early
this year, you may next.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

subserIhers leaving the city tenn
%porarily shOuld have h Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed a. often Ne requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

II DR.. Cook is where he can read the
papers, 1t is fair to assume that he is
engaged in remarks which can only be
expressed by making dashes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

And IL today there is anyone who
does not believe in Santa Claus, he
should be driven back to the reserva-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Philadelphia Record,
Maria, who is The spider legged gawk
hat comes to see Bessie two or three times
a week."
~, ny, don't you know, John? That's
young Mr.. Welloph. the Junior partner m
the firm Of Spotcash & Co"
Well ~confound her, why doesn't she give
cago Tribune.
What a beautiful sight 1t IT,, Mrs, Bates,
TO see your two little boys always 70
the summer boarder exclaimed, td
an ecstasy, on the approach Of Bobby and
Tommy Bates, hand In hand, 'SuCu
brctherly love is as rare as II Is exquisite. -
Mrs. Bates nodded in pleasant assent,
Il tell EEry,' she said, that they're a.
insep'r'ble as a pair Of pants"-Youth's
Companion.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Only ninety-six days until the 1st Of
April. This ought to cheer the base
ball fan a little.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Did It taste as good for breakfast
today as 1t did for dinner yesterday?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

The Turkey trust can now go into
seclusion again.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

It was a merry Christmas for the
Pesryodicals.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Korea apparently is not aware of the
fact, but 1t is a good guess that It is
about to become one of the brides Of
Japan.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

VII bHHNI OF DII'~VE| 49,
state Of Nebraska, Douglas County. S.:
George b. Tzsohuck. treasurer OF Tho See
Publishing Company. being July sworn:
says that the actual number OF fuu ana
complete copies OF The Daily. Morning.
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of Novemher. 1909. was as follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

commissioner pu~blic-spirited stand
will have the widespread good effect to
which such generosity is entitled.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

was merely a case of temporary insanity.
Philadelphia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

clnaF matter
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-26

Mrs. Nagsby-You know very well you
were perfectly crazy TO marry me
Mr.. Hagsby-l admit II, my dear but Il
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30

the issues touching the Negro race.
The list IS to include all of the ad-
dresses delivered by Judge Taft be
fore the Chicago Convention, during
the campaign and since the November
election, bringing the collection COM
Plete III detail through the recent
itinerary in the State of Georgia.
The President-elect has made many
more references to the race problem
than the most careful. reader of the
daily papers has been able to keep
track of, for in numerous instances
the Associated Press, with heavy de
mands upon its wires and papers in
certain localities not caring to place
emphasis upon views 4 d:scordant with
their notions. have fai.ed to present
adequate reports of what has actual
ly been said. The aim of the volume
in question will be to present in COM
prehensive form the entire record of
Judge Taft on sae problems that most
deeply concern The we.i-being of our
people. Such work, coming at the be
ginning of the presidential career OF
the new Chief Executive. will be of
especial interest TO the nation at large
and will make for a clearer under
standing of his plans and purposes,
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30
FURNITURE

80. tehz --
Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman had pre-
viously arranged surprise to DR..
Washington as we'll as receptiOn to
the guests and Mr.. z. Davidson
Washington DR.. Washington had
been invited to be present after his
speech at Willard Hotel. Little did
he think however, when he entered
the house about ten O'Clock that he
was to be greeted with such an out
burst of applause by the distinguish
ed company present, and his son an
honored guest DR.. Washington par
took of light refreshments, after
which a demand was made for a
speech. He is always ready to re-
spond at a moments NJ lice which he
did on this occasion. He said among
things, that the Negro must not be
discouraged everything that could be
done has been done to the Negro and
he need not have any fear. He adj
vocated strongly the accumulation Of
property and commercial pursuits.
He made politics an incident and not
the direct object of the Negroes ad-
vancement. At this juncture DR..
Washington drew comparison as to
how a man in business and not a pol
itician has the greater influence.
While every citizen should be given
the ballot and should vote if he de-
sires, yet a man may never vote
and yet be great factor in his COM
munity of state. He spoke of ].
Pierpoont Morgan who never voted,
vet he is a factor in this century. He
said that he was glad to meet with
business men. He referred partic-
ularly to the ju TX dealer, Mr.. George
w. Robinson who is a man. He is
doing something. What does Mr..
Robinson care who is president of
the United States; a Democrat or a
Republican? His business continues.
DR.. Washington advised the ,mem-
bers of the Business League to stand
by their officers and help them to
make the local Negro Business
League a strong institution. There
is only one way to succeed and that
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30

way is to work together and support
each other.
AT the conclusion of DR.. Wash
ington's address he was greeted with
loud applause.
The occasion will long be remem-
bered, because President Pittman
presented to the National President
class of men who stand for some
thing substantial in the community.
His object is to unite all the business
enterprises in the city into one strong
business organization, which he is
succeeding in doing.
Among some of one hundred pres
ent were:
DR.. Charles H. Marshall, DR.. Rob
ert w. Brown, Mressrs. George F.
Collins, S. H Boiling, WillisA Mad
den, John w. Stockton, Thomas L.
Jones, Addison Scurlock, w. R. Grif-
fin, George w. Robinson, DR.. ]. R.
Francis Messrs. w. Calvin Chase,
Henry Lassiter, DR.. w. B. Evans,
Messrs. Charles Hall, Robert L.
Waring, Gilchrist Stewart, Nathan
Hunt, DR.. w. T. Vernon and many
others.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30

and the motives underlying them,
than has been possible in the past.
1t is peculiarly fitting that it should
fall to the lot of MIR. Tyler to pre-
pare such a compilation A trained
literary genius, possessing unusual
opportunities to become familiar
with the methods of up-to-date Jour
nalism and an experience covering
many years in the art of placing
manuscripts in their most attractive
guise for the people who want facts,
not gush or pIatitudes, Mr.. Tyler is
pre-eminently the man for this exact
ing duty. Ii will be worthy of s1e
performer and serve well the high
purpose which called it forth.
No pecuniary profit is to be derived
by anyone from the publication of
this booklet. 1t is to be circulated
free of charge, save, perhaps penny
of two to cover the postage 1t is
expected to be ready about inaugura-
ton time, and as it will be circulated
from this city, it will be particularly
available for the hosts of colored Wis
itors who will be here early in March.
Due notice of the appearance of the
work will be made through these col
1lr1nnS
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30


seeds Mr.. Johnson at Puerto Cabello.
If the bill introduced a few davs
ago by Representative Hayes, of Cal
ifornia, becomes a law, the old system
of allowing railroads to give passes
TO newspapers in exchange for ad-
vertising, will come in again, much to
the delight of the publishers who have
been compelled for the last few years
to dig down in their jeans for real
money or stay at home. No class OF
people do more for the general pros.
perity and happiness of the country
that the journalist, and he should
have the benefit of the proposed i'm
munity from the anti-pass restriction.
Public sentiment is strong in favor
of the Hayes measure and it will
doubtless pass at this session of Con-
gress.
Local interet attaches to the meet
ing of the executive committee of the
National Negro Business League at
Tuskegee last week. The date for
the next session of the National
League was set for August IS, 10 and
20 at Louisville, Kentucky. The
Washington League will send a BAN
ner delegation. The Tuskegee Farm
ers' Conference, always one of the
big events of the year, is to be held
at Tuskegee Institute February III
and I8.
Mrs. Portia NJ. Washington-Pitt-
man, now living with her husband,
Arcitect w. Sidney Pittman in their
elegant suburban home, Little White
Tops" Fairmount Heights, is giving
instruction on the piano to a large
and increasing class of pupils. She
is a brilliant performer and sue
cessful instructor, using a $1,000
baby grand the gift of her father,
DR.. Booker T. Washington. Mr..
Pittman is president of the Fairmount
Heights Citizens Association, which
is making many Improvements in the
village, and is president of the Wash
ington branch of the National Ne
gro Business League.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel T. Henry, of I348
Wallach Place, northwest, and LETT
a charming little daughter. The
lanes A. Buchanan Garrison, Army
and Navy Union, of which Mr..
Henry is commander, is planning
reception in honor of the happy event.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Carter, aged
100 years. known far and wide as
Grandma Carter" is dead. She IS
said to have been the/oldeSt person
living in the District of Columbia, up
to the date of her death.
Mrs. Emily Burgess Freeman, 10
wears of age, died at her residence,
2o2 T street northwest, last Tuesday.
Her renlains were buried from Ply
mouth Congregational Church last
Sunday. The Rev. Mr.. Garner Of
fciated Deceased was an old resi-
dent of this District.
The Woman's Guild and Mems
Club of ST Luke's parish are ar
ranging for a joint reception to
strangers and visitors on the third OF
March.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30
TETER BROTHERS

Those who failed to go to the True
Reformers' Hall last Tuesday even
ing, missed a great musical treat,
Mr. 7. Thomas Tascoe presented the
letter Brothers, a musical combina-
ton. While the audience was not
so. large. it was a distinguished one.
Mr.. Tascoe, who was instrumental
in bringing these brothers to the city,
deserves great credit. Several re-
quests have been made to have the
musical repeated. The following ar
lists appeared and the ensuing pro-
gram was rendered;
ARTISTS:
Miss Mary Europe, Accompanist
Mr.. Walter H. R. Jeter, Violinist and
Pianist; Mr.. H. Leonard Jeter,
'Cellist.
PROGRAM:
Trio for violin, cello and piano
Wagner-(a) Bridal Chorus from
Lohengrin; Schubert-(b) Moment
Musical; Brahms-(c) Hungarian
Dance.
Piano solo, Paderewski-(a) Mel-
ody in B major; Chopin-(b) Etude
in Gb major, (c) Polonaise Militare,
Cello solo, Scharwenka-(a) Ma
zurek; Popper-(b) Gavotte.
Duett for violin and cello, Wag-
ner-Pilgrim's Chorus.
Violin SOLO, Wieniawski-(a)
Adagio from end Concerto; Ries-
(b) Perpetual Motion.
Piano solo, Schumann-Tocatta.
Cello solo, Popper-Papillion-
Violin solo, De Beriot-Scene de
Ballet
Trio for violin, Cello and piano,
Gounod- Faust (Forberg).'
occasion.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30
HOME FOR FRIENDLESS CIR

HOME FOR FRIENDLESS GIRL 6
Our readers are aware of the ex-
istence of the Home for FriendIess
Girls, located at 1867 Euclid street,
northwest, and those in charge of
this Home have arranged to accept
the donations from the several
churches tomorrow.
The President, Mrs. John Paynter
has visited the various preachers
meetings, and was assured of the
sympathy and cooperation of the
pastors. The Home is dependent for
its subsistence upon the charities of
the generous public.
Donations of all kinds are so
licited and may be eft at the Home
or at the residence of the President,
1905 w street, northwest.
READ THE BEE
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30
STAG BUFFET RECEPTION

On of the most brilliant gatherings
that has yet assembled in the beauti-
full cottage of Mr.. w. Sidney Pitt
man, upon Fairmount Heights was
last Sunday evening. ThaAbeautiful
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Pittman
was Illuminated in all of Its bril-
Gancy, and the guests most of whom
were the representatives Of the busi-
ness, legal and medical professions.
The occasion was Buffet Stag Re
ception to Mr.. E. Davidson Wash
ington. of Tuskegee, Alabams, the
son of DR.. Booker T. Washington,
who is accompanying his father East
an professional business.
The buffet service was prepared
entirely by Mrs. Pittman who IS a
model house wife and an expert in
preparing every known dish for the
table. The service consisted OF
chicken salad, scalloped oysters,
crackers, ice cream and cake and
coffee.
Mrs. Pittman was assisted by her
maid in appeasing the appetites and
thirst of her husbands guests.
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30
HOWARD's UPPER CLASSMEN

The most brilliant social function
of the late holiday season was the
annual reception given by the Coun-
ell of the Upper Classmen of Howard
University. This unique organiza-
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30

tion is made up of the picked men"
of the medical, dental, law and col
lege departments of the races great
est institution for the higher educa-
ton, and their annual offering in a
social way is looked forward to for
many months with pleasurable antici-
pations.
On the evening of December 90,
about two hundred persons were in
attendance, and the charming cos
tunes of the ladies together with the
staid evening dress of the gentle
men, presented very pretty picture.
Among those who took a prominent
part in the evenings festivities were
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell; DIR.
and Mrs. All. Curtis; Mrs. Jackson,
matron of Miner Hall, Howard Uni
versity; Miss Cora B. Jackson; Miss
Bailey, of Brooklyn; Miss Jackson of
Jersey City; Miss Matte Bowen, of
Baltimore; Miss Osceola Burl, of
Chester, Pa, Miss Mable Brooks, OF
Wilmington, Del; and DR.. and Mrs.
Carson, of Detroit, Mich.
An enjoyable feature of the occa-
sion was the dainty cafe service, fur
nished by Caterer Emanuel Murray.
The affair was voted the most sue
cessful of the season, and the young
men are being warmly congratulated
over the rich treat they afforded
their many friends.
The officers of the Council of Up
per Classmen are: c. c. Sanford,
president; L. H. Hilton, secretary; !;
John E. Geary. chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee; and Samuel ID.
McCree, treasurer. A large share of
the credit for the national tone given
the reception must be given to Mr..
James c. Waters, Jr, whose wide
experience in social management and
long service in race journalism, made
him a valuable factor in arranging
the thousand and one details of the
The Washington bee., 1909-01-30

READ THE BEE.
Evening star., 1909-04-18

Princess as you have doubtless already observed !"
He bowed The only woman to whom con-
cede that honor, he said
Never mind compliments l am like her,
cept in details which soon be altered an inch
SO of height, complexion. and such things The
essential features similar. l make them
identical and increase likeness by dress.
OF course can learn her tricks of manner
He frowned at the word tricks. "Her manner is
pure graciousness, he declared
I'm that case, shall be purely gracious. But the
most gracious have their little airs and Oddities
People notice such peculiartes without knowing that
they do l know that l do 1t is my business
OF course must have opportunities of studying her.
Given these, can do my part"
Il will do mine. First, to the risk. 1t is just
the unknown danger that she faces always
great for few hours, during which you will be well
guarded Poison,-you guard yourself. You
need not eat drink. The dagger, you can wear
rather spoil her life than her figure. :"
II am inclined to like your Princess. No. can't
mail l am the stouter already, and must not
increase the difference"
Then there are bombs They very unlikely
to use them here. Russia has wish for war; no
money The practical risk is kidnapping. 1t is
small risk for few hours v.
Besides. they would find out in time that was
not the Princess But perhaps that would make no
difference to me. 49,.
None at all But you won't be kidnapped. We
shall guard you guard her.
She can trust you" observed
Danger to you is danger to her. Therefore, you
can trust "
l shall always think that this handsome and can
did gentleman applied cure to some OF the vanity OF
Evening star., 1909-04-18

overadmired and rather spoilt woman That, :"
l commented, is the main risk to insure | shall
want heavy insurance.
Five thousand pounds, he proposed.
MY heart jumped wildly when l thought what
A~A five thousand pounds would mean to my
dear, penniless improvident people in old Ireland
l. the most reckless of all, had become mimic for
fear that they would starve NY salary was merely
drop in the ocean of debt The old place with its
long traditions was only theirs still because
would buy ruins. l would have rsked my foolish
life dozen times for the Carews and their home
That my real name, Molly Carew. l would
not lower it by association with the stage In my
wild Irish way had taken the surname of
trail enemies instead. Nothing l held, could dis
grace Burke! But Carew worth more than
five thousand pounds and it needed more than that
to set the Carews upon their feet.
So, | raised my eyebrows and simulated scorn with
all my stagecraft. You put small price on
woman who can initiate your great Princess!"
told him. No. NJ Rustoff!'
Five thousand pounds for few hours" he pro-
tested.
shook my head resolutely.
Well, how much?
Ten thousand y said boldly
We will give that he promised, with scarcely
moments hesitation; and thought that perhaps
those few hours were the dangerous ones
1T must be paid beforehand " l Stipulated
paid in realizable form and realized I"
Certainly" He laughed. Il not untrust
worthy in money matters, l you Neither
do want to kdnap you. For that sincerely apollo
gize.
Then we laughed together The man had
ceived of humor with his blessing Of Irish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-05-21

back sbeing slightly longer and pro-
ducing an exceedingly graceful effect.
as it follows the lines of the trailing
skirt. An applied shaped band of the
material, heavily soutached, outlines
the neck and, sloping to narrow
panel at back, continues to the bot
tom If the point. Novelty ornaments
of the soutache serve as fastenings at
the front.
Mrs. Willis A. Coston and Mrs.
Chester B. Reed were the hostesses at
a luncheon today for the Fort Scott
women who are spending the week in
Topeka. The luncheon was given at
the Coston house on Buchanan street,
which was lavishly decorated with
garden flowers, with pink and white
peonies in the dining room where the
company sat at one big round table.
The Invitations were limited to the