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Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20

Just a f'Servant Wanted might suggest to a keen magma
ton a pretty story of young wife who couldn't cook, or an inter
fering motherinlaw. position Wanted, may be the sequel to a
poor woman's struggle to keep a home for her young ones, or to a
mans downfall through drink. "Lost a Dog may echo the
happy story of a youngsters love for a pet that had saved his
life. WANTED, furnished room" might have back of it a funny
story Of a young bachelors quarrel with his landlady's daughter.
''For Sale, a building lot," might be the despairing surrender of
a struggling young couples hopes for a home of their own.
There are sad things and funny things, tragic things and
curious things among the Want Ads, if you but stop to see them.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20

Any boy or girl below the second year in High school can
take part in this interesting contest without any fee or cost,
whether you live in Omaha or not, but you must all observe
these conditions or your stories will not be considered:
Your story must be based on a Want AID appearing in the
Omaha Bee Of the week current, and must contain NOT MORE
than 500 words-any number of words below that you may
choose to make it.
AT the top of the first page you must write plainly your
full name and address, your fathers or mothers name, the
grade and school you attend, your teachers name and your
own age.
Next below paste the Bee Want AID on which your story
is based. When the stories are published any name or adj
dresses in the want ads will be omitted.
Next write the title you have given your story.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20
STUDY I E L

Write neatly on one side of the sheet only. Stories will
ordinarily be judged entirely on their merits AS stories, but
in cases where two or more are of about equal merit, then
penmanship and neatness, and the age of the author, will be
considered in awarding the prizes.
Do not roll your manuscript-fold it, and address the
envelope to
WANT AID STORY EDITOR, Omaha Bee.
If mailed, see carefully that the postage is fully paid,
or, you canleave it personally at the business office of the Bee.
Do not enclose stamps for return as no stories will be
returned at all.
Stories must be received at the Bee office not later than
Thursday noon of each week. The prize-winners will be an
nounced, and the prize stories published in the Bee from day
to day.
You may submit only one story each week.
Don't write more than five hundred words.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20

Have you imaginationR That is all that is needed to build up
clever little stories from the Bee Want Ads.
Every child should be taught to look about it and see things,
and to develop the ability to write the things it sees is indeed
a wonderful thing. So the Bee is going to offer every Sunday some
fine prizes to be paid each week in cash to the school children
whe find the best story plots in The Sunday Bee Want Ads, and
write them the best. 1t is something which every child can do and
will enjoy doing, Try your hand at this fascinating work, as it is
loads of fun anyway, is fine training, and you can never tell when
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20
Sample Story

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room,
furnace heat. in West Farnam district,
young man preferred.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20

The seven first stories wntb be rnhd-on each dyk following they WAN Ads
very day dozens ofhden manoS tragedies comedies and Es in the Oa create city, are ue
The Omaha Be The henthobso Of city, the fortunes and msounesh the: ambitions and the S
seen tories can bel ed ehong in the Want Ads hyu observe them closely
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-20

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The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
THE HIRScHIANUM.

1t has last been determined that the schnum
be fact and that Sinai Temple be displaced further
south institution consisting of Temple species peoples
university neghborhood organized democratic lines and
knowing racial creeta social distinctions will being
Righteousness and offer opportunities all who choose
intellectual enlightenment and for phy
will club
will be provided Dr. IIirsch, thinks that the Temple
rather the Church well enough its way but does weigh su
almost rgh-and that practical institution needed TO touch
the lives of the people broadly possible Modern life he
tells lis full of complex problems awaiting solution and they
be solved practical way and the institution offered would
fill this purpose all this could be
within the four walls of the and need not have
building the Temple social educational force and should be
developed today If Dr. Ilirch wishes something of the hstor
years and notw waited unit
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
New Books

Myth Magic Morals by f. c. Conybeare. Mess Watts
& Co, London. England: $1.OO net
This excellent volume criticism of Christian Origins
theological
the place where they of right belong Certain Jewish supe
and beliefs which, according the author helped this preca
ment of Crstoog severely denounced The book however
little the individual who interested in these
author specialist departments of neavor
whereof this 1t bold and good style
and holds attention through Is 36S pages.
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28

Information London the
Jews unity all the Jewish
striving ameiorae the condition their people and nauguratc
Jewish colonization on a scale in Mcsopoama
Jacob H. Schff the New York banker and phlanhropt the
the which
since the dispersion.
Mr. Schff travelling through Europe and it is understood
that of the principal objects of his the fherane this
mication pan He has already with considerable
together the Jewish Jewish
terriorast organization unison Mesopoaman
ject-Ex
Graduating exercises the Hebrew Union College will be held
10Th. Rabbi Scnman
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
lSAeIlITIES.

1t only that Roman Catholic disabilities will be completely
removed if the proposed alteration the oath should
parliament The form of oath which has since the latter end
Of the middle Objectionable and offensive Catholic sebi
and it surprising that has been permitted continue long
With its removal other disabilities will likewise would be well
religion England and
citizen without distinction creed could and obtain the
highest public Offices
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
HOT SHOTS.

pastor recently resigned
Church published his the retaliation of
vndictive.
which big salaries and declares
and the today He
would rather have his body boad with the liquor the
polluted filth
that studied by presentday ministry He
things disposed
he S visionary.
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
THE CITIZENS DUTY.

The citizens University
industrial more than political We must be Chrian citizens he
would preferably noble whoeheaed
after business hours but while the business being done
We be citizens labor sphere of
activity in which would We make business
social service individual be public benefit We
responsibility of morals
all and that code inevitably be high We
individual that his position
obligation We the high responsibility of
position and work Loyalty with devotion.
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
A TIMELY REeUkE.

Governor Guild OF Massachusetts gave timely rebuke to those
and who make their and of their
mock religion who rational reasonable and educated
individuals well do without religion Religion emphasized the
Governor threatened not free rather rregion
Atheism and anarchy sisters Strip from this of his
responsibility God and by the his
sponsibiy man. Religious feeling be possessed by
of us and possessed frequently spite of ourselves.
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
ORTHODOXY DENOUNCED.

At the National Episcopal Congress held in Boston last week
speaker denounced orthodoxy obstruction thought and TRUTH
and declared that remained break down wall He
further stated that of genius could possibly be orthodox
while that spirit has always opposed always will be opposed the
spirit of truth Another speaker argued that genius and orthodoxy
Incompatible Opinion this matter has always been and will
always be divided Both sides have merit And the reform of to-
day is the orthodoxy of tomorrow.
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
PREvENTA8LE.

Prevenable The Christian Register promises that the
if people
sponsbe guilty of neglect and indifference h high time
pal
fads
heed this advice is good always
bile
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
THE MORAL WAVE.

The moral almost tidal in its which at the present
engulfng the those phenomenon which
evil than good Such manifestations lasting and bne
cia they always but and disastrous prelude
incentive for the pendulum to swing suddenly to the other
and when then!-it is all The misfortune that the
church is mieadng and msappyng the methods of morality and
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28
E DI T O RI A l.
THE MIscoNcEPTIoN.

certain element France blaming the separation of Church
present prevailing disturbed conditions that
evident. The other the last
conditions which
first decade the twentieth They they
longer.
The Jewish outlook., 1909-05-28

social reform 1t incorporate than the WOulbe nemper
Religion morality be egaed
practically taught and applied that they
be he to and make them useful.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

the corporate limits of the said City of Phoenix. and the privilege hereby granted to the said J. F. Powell or his assigns within said corporate limits is hereby extended to and made to in clude said additions.
 Sec 8 The rights and privileges hereby granted to the said J. F. Powell and his assigns shall vest In them i'm mediately upon the passage of this or dinance. and shall continue for q period of twenty-five years from the date of its final passage; provided, however. that the said J. F. Powell or his as- signs shall have commenced in a bust nesslike manner the work upon and the construction of the said compress cd air and vacuum ventilating and cleaning system on or before ninety days from the final passage of this ordinance. and shall have completed and in operation said compressed air and vacuum ventilating and cleaning system within the limits of the said City of Phoenix on or before one year from the final passage of this ordi- nance; provided further. that the said J. F. Powell or his assigns are not hin- dered from so doing by means or agencies not in their power to control. and provided further that said Com mon Council may extend the said time of said system whenever in its discre- ton it may deem advisable.
 Sec. f. That the said J. F. Powell
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
ordain as follows:

Ordain as fOiloWS.
 Section 1. That J. F Powell and his assigns are hereby granted the right of way through. under, in, and upon the streets, sidewalks. alleys and pub lie grounds of the City of Phoenix. Ariz., for the purpose therein and there on to lay. maintain. use and operate all the necessary pipes, pipe lines, valves. valve boxes or other suitable materi- als or appliances to successfully in- stall. operate. maintain and use a com pressed air and vacuum ventilating and cleaning system within the limits of the City of Phoenix; provided. that the laying and maintenance of said pipes. pipe lines and other materials or appliances shall be subject to the regulation of the Common Council of the said City of Phoenix; and further provided that the said pipes, pipe lines and other materials or appliances shall be laid only in alleys except at cross ings or at such places where the con- sumers to be served are so situated that they can not be economically reached on alleys
 Sec. 2 That at any time hereafter when business may justify it the said J. F. Powell or his assigns shall have the privilege under this ordinance of extending said compressed air and vacuum ventilating and cleaning sys- tenn in any direction throughout the City. or in any addition that may here after be made to or become a part of
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
CONTEST NOTICE. Department of the Interior. United States Land Office. Dh...s.- Al. "..t. rn


 Phoenix, Ariz., March ., 1908.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office against Homestead Entry No 462 (Ser. 02476). made october 19. 1906. for the NEA SWh, the Eiz SEA and NWA SEA, Section 29. Township IN. Range HE, c. & s. R. Base and Meridian, by Catherine Thompson. de- ceased, Contestee. in which 1t is alleged that said Catherine Thompson aban- doned said homestead for more than six months prior to her death. That the heirs are nonresident and un known: that said heirs, if any, have never maintained improvements or cultivated the land since death of en- trywoman; that entrywoman. prior to her death. never made the land her home or cultivated the same. Entry woman died about the latter part of April. 1908.
 Said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock am. on May II. 1909. before the Reg ister and Receiver at the United States Land Office In Phoenix, Ariz
 The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, filed February 27, 1909. set forth facts which shows that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made. it is here by ordered and directed that such mo- tice be given by due and proper publi- cation.
 CHAS. P. ARNOLD, Receiver.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
NOTICE OF RESTORATION OF PUBLIC LAhDS TO SETTLE
 MENT AND ENTRY.
Department of the Interior. General Land Office.


 Washington. D. C., March 2, 1909. Notice Is hereby given that the Sec retary of the Interior has vacated de- partmental order of withdrawal in so far as the same affects the withdrawal for irrigation purposes under the act of June r, 1902 (32 Stat. 3ss), for use in connection with the Salt River pro ject. Arizona, of the following described lands in the Territory of Arizona. and by his authority such of said tracts as have not been heretofore finally re- stored and are not otherwise with drawn. reserved or appropriated. will be subject to settlement entry and se- lection under the public land laws of the United States on and after June ., 1909. at the United States land office at Phoenix, Arizona, warning being ex- pressly given that no person will be permitted to gain or exercise any right whatever under any settlement or oc cupation begun after January 2s. 1908. and prior to June 3. 1909. all such set tlement or occupation being forbidden. Gila and Salt River Meridian: All Ts. {, 5. 6 and ' N. R 1 E. All T. N. Rs. 2 and E.
 All Ts. N, Rs. and w.
 FRED DENNETT, Commissioner of the General Land Office.
 FRANK PIERCE, First Assistant Secretary of the In- terior.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
CHICAGO WHEAT.

Chicago. April S.-After the sensa- tional advance of yesterday and the further reaction in wheat in the late trading today was only natural. There is nothing in the way of news to change our previous expressed views. Realizing sales may give us a sharp setback at any timS but if it comes We feel it will be wise to take advan- tage of the break to buy wheat as it is a foregone conclusion that the win ter wheat yield will be light and re gardless of what the spring wheat yield may be the known scarcity of old wheat and poor prospects for the growing winter crop suggests much higher range of values through the year
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
FOR SALE.

400 dog. empty beer bottles. 100 dog. empty mixed lot among them; perhaps 50 doz. champagne bottles. pts. suitable for root beer or such: these latter cheap; whiskey barrels and about 50 beer barrels. Will also rent my place to responsible party only. Parties should look at place and poultry, etc. to be able to form some proper idea. Parties not able to put up a bond for the proper care of place need not ap- ply. The Snead property is also open for bids. Phone Sub l2l.
 J. II. w. JENSEN.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

sr his assigns. as one of the condi- tiOns of the granting of this franchise. shall pay into the treasury of the City of Phoenix, for the use and benefit Of the said City. annually on the first Monday of January of each year ore per cent of the gross earnings of the said compressed air and vacuum ven- tilating and cleaning system for the year ending December thirty-first i'm mediately prior thereto, and that said payrnent shall be ccompanied by a sworn statement made by the said J. F. Powell or his assigns showing the amount of said gross earnings of said system for such year. and said J. F. Powell or his assigns shall at all times permit said City to examine his or their books for the purpose of verify ing any such statement of earnings Failure to comply with all the cOndi- tions herein required shall operate as a forfeiture of any and all privileges and franchises herein granted tO said J. F. Powell and his assigns
 Sec. 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage and publication according to law.
 Passed by the Common Council of Phoenix this -....... day of-.......--' 1909.
 
 Mayor.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

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 Mayor. Attest:
 City Recorder.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
MARKET REPORT
 BY PRIVATE WIRE

New York, April S.-There was a general advance in stocks today. Even ing up for the holidays was completed early in the day and during the after noon prices moved up materially. There were very good advances in such specialties as Reading. c. & O.. Sugar, and Colorado Fuel; there was some reaction at the close but not very large. We look for further ad vance next week, particularly in the specialties. but irregularity in the leading railroads will not be surpris ing.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

FRANK J. O'BRIEN. Broker.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
BOSTON COPPER.

Boston. April S-While the copper market was strong today if did not show the activity which might have been expected, considering the strength. Activity displayed in the New York market where short cover ing and manipulation for the rise seemed to be the main feature. Ari- zona Commercial. Parrott, and Copper Range were well bought and showed
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
Cut Il in No Gorioo Group

the best advances. There was also quite an accumulation of Green Can anea going on and We look for higher prices in this stock within the next few weeks. If the New York market continues to hold next week we think the copper shares will take a brace and will see much higher prices in the active issues.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

Woods Liver Medicine In liquid form regulates the liver. relieves sick headache, constipation. It is particu- larly recommended for Jaundice, Chills, Fever and Malaria. Its tonic effects OD the entire system are felt with the first dose. The sl.00 bottle contains 2h times as much as the soc. size. Pleasant to take.
 PARSONS DRUG co.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED VOT. FRS OF THE CITY OF
 PHOENIX

Pursuant to law. and particularly resolution No. 34S of the Common Council of Phoenix. the following copy of a proposed ordinance granting a franchise to J. F. Powell and his as- signs to construct and operate a com pressed air and vacuum ventilating and cleaning system in said city. is hereby published in The Arizona Re- publican, the same being a newspaper of general circulation published in said City, and the qualified voters of the City of Phoenix are hereby notified that the form of ordinance following, and none other is the ordinance and franchise to be submitted to the quail fled voters of the said City at the gen. eral charter election to be held in said City May 4. 1909, that said qualified voters of said City may determine the question whether or not the Common Council of Phoenix shall grant such a franchise to said J. F. Powell and his assigns to construct and operate a compressed air and vacuum ventilat- ing and cleaning system in said City of Phoenix, under the provisions of the proposed ordinance and franchise following.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09
FRANK THOMAS,
City Recorder of Phoenix.

ORDINANCE NU.. .:...... An Ordinance Granting to J. F. Powell Franchise to Install and Operate a Compressed Air and Vacuum Ven tilating and Cleaning System in the Streets and Alleys of the City of Phoenix
 The Common Council of Phoenix do
Arizona republican., 1909-04-09

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12

WELL IsNopyN RACE HORSE MAN
succuMBs TO COM s.
SUMPTION.

cI4ARKsBJRG. oct. II. Scott wa.
lis, a we'll known race horse man. died
at the home Of CHARLES T. Martin on
First street, as 8 O'Clock Monday morn
ing as the result Of consumption that
developed from injuries received sew
eral months ago at Fairmont. when q
horse kicked him. He was confined
to his room seven weeks.
Mr.. Willis ~as SO years of age. A
wife and child survive. He was a son
Of gilmore Willis and two sisters and
one brother also survive. The sis
tiers are Mrs. Laura Rice and Miss Al
lis willis and the brother is Clarence
willis.
The funeral party will leave the
Martin home at IL o'clock Wednesday
morning and burial will be at Bridge
port between ~ and i O'Clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12
WABASH MEETING.
cunlon Associated Press

TOLEDO, Oct. Stockholders
and debenture mortgage stockholders
Of the Wabash Railroad Company met
in the Produce Exchange Building to-
day for the regular annual meeting.
The indications are that there Will be
no change of Importance in the list
of directors to be voted upon at the
stockholders meeting. and tat no de-
velopment after that meeting will givs
bought large amount of Wabash
stock, and have asked for representa-
ton on teh board.
The holdings of the Gould estate in
Wabash securities are fully as large
as they were at the time of the death
Of Jay Gould. 1t is also understood
that there has been no material
change in recent years in the Sage
holdings of Wabash stocks and bonds
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12
SANITARY TRAINS.

JEFFERSON CITY MO, Oct. IA
At the request of tne State Board of
Health, meeting of Representatives
of the various railways was held here
to-day for the purpose of considering
the observance on railway trains of
sanitary regulations.
AS the board was advised by opinion
from the attorney, generals office that
it had no authority to enforce regula-
lions Of this character that it might
make it decided to call a meeting VITA
the representatives of the roads for
the purpose of endeavoring to secure
an observation of regulations OF this
character by agreement with the rail-
road companies.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-12
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

A meeting OF the stockholders OF
Fairmont and Northern Traction Com
pany is called to be held at the Office
Of A. B. Fleming. in the City Of Fair
mont, Marion county, West Virginia.
on the s0th day of october, 1909, at
eleven O'Clock a. M, for the purpose
of ratifying an agreement entered
into between the directors of said
EaIrmont and Northern Traction Com
pany and C. L. Shaver for the puE-
chase of said Fairmont and Northern
Traction Company of the said Shaver
of certain property, rights, privileges
and franchises.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
WALTON MILLER,
Secretary Fafrmont and Northern
Traction Company. soda