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Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28

writer company. which now occupies the
corner OF Seventeenth and Farnam streets.
growth OF Omaha IL reflected In the
needs Of the typewriter company for larger
space and the new home viii be fitted with
special fixtures. tile floors and other con-
veniences which viii make II one OF the
most convenient and attractive typewriter
salesrooms in the west. The added room
VIII make possible the enlargement Of many
departments q the companys business and
a larger employment bureau will be one OF
the features.
Tenants are already applying TO Mr.. Ken
nedy for the other rooms and long before
the building is erected leases will doubtless
be closed for every foot Of available space
in a store building three blocks from Six
tenth street on Douglas. where a few years
ago even the well Informed said nothing
but an apartment hOuse or telephone office
could prosper. as il would be too far re-
moved from the main district. Now II is
regarded by real estate dealers and builders
as a well advised location for stores and
offices.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28

A small house is not necessarily a cot
tsse. although a cottage is invariably d
small house. To define a cottage exactly
In a way which would distinguish it from all
other homes would be a difficult matter, for
there is no well defined difference between
a cottage and a small home. To say that
a home is a cottage does not indicate its
exact size or its style. II is. sincerely a class
designation, for a cottage can be designed
in any style OF domestic architecture.
There are Just two characteristics that are
common TO all cottages. one is the low
effect of the cottage and the other is the
prominence given TO the roof in the designs.
To make a cottage too low, SO low that
appears TO be but one story high puts il
into the bungalow class. Therefore, the
definition OF a cottage can only be made
in a general way. All points considered.
it ls-s two story house Of small size hav-
ing a low effect and with an Individual
and prominent treatment OF the size, shape
and dormers Of the roof. The roof plays a
prominent part in the designs Of every
home, but this is especially true OF a cot
tage. Take for example the gambrel roof
II is adapted 10 homes In more different
ways than any other style Of roof. II Is
sometimes used on a full two-story house.
making practically a third story. owing
to the considerable space in the attic. bat
1t locks best on a low cottage with the
lower cOrnice line about twelve feet from
the ground The cheapest roof TO place on
q cottage is a straight gable roof with
the ridge running the long way Of the
house. Without some variation or embellish-
ment. IT makes a very ordinary looking
house.
The cottage which accompanies this
article Is a good example Of how the severe
~plainness OF an ordinary gable can b.
overcome and give IA appearance out Of
the ordinary 10 the entire home, The peck
etbook Invariably limits the cottage In
the way OF the elaborate detail sometimes
used on larger homes TO make them appear
attractive and prominent in the ~neighbor-
hood. but there is one thing which a de-
signer Of every cottage can 90 10 make Il
attract attention and take il out OF the
commonplace and that is 10 make il unique
or original either as its plan or design or
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
One More Old
Home VIII Give
Way to Business
Landmark Once Dwelling Of n. B.
Fsleoner Will Move for
Kennedy Building.

When the big frame residenee al Nine
teenth and Douglas streets is sold and
moved away next week TO make place for
a modern pressed brick store building an
other old homestead viii give way 20 make
room for the greater Omaha and the NOV
ing west Of the retailing district
The residence Was the former home and
homestead OF y. b Falconer. al one time
an extensive dry goods desIer OF the city
with prominent factory connections In Scot
lard The present tenent is moving out
ana the old home will be moved away.
John L. Kennedy. vice president Of the
banking house Of j l. BFandeis q Sons.
viii erect a substantial tW0-stoFy building
with basement. covering the entire lot q
xIsa.
Fisher a LAwrie, architects, are preparing
plans for the building and contracts for
~eXcavating will be let as soon as the old
residence is removed.
six stores fronting on Nineteenth street
viii be the nrst floor Of the building, while
plans are not complete for the second story.
The rooms viii be Of different sizes, the
corner 0f Nineteenth and Dousias streets
I'M BE- the largest.
I'M sasnsr Il N - especially fitted for
the RSv hsaas 81 the Smith PFsmisF Type
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
JUDGE RULES ON OLD ACTS
Action Hanging in United states Dis
trtet Court Since 1909 Disposed
OF by Judge Munger.

of by Judge Munger.
United States District Judge T. c. Mum
ger has had filed in the United States cir
cult court at Omaha two memoranda opin-
ions relating 10 the Valley Land and Cattle
company receivership. Action was brought
by the company against Henry B. Read for
an accounting. exceptions being taken to
the report Of the master in chancery. Judge
Munger overruled the exceptions to the
masters report and ordered a decree in
accordance with such report.
The other decision bears upon the same
case. but IN a different phase, the title Of
this case being Henry b. Read against Riley
e. Haskell. Objection was made to the al
lowance of the master in chancery's report
OF one of the compliments to file an
amended bill before the special master in
chancery, A. J. Sawyer. and questioning
the jurisdiction OF the court in the premises.
II appears that n~inety-four shares of the
stock of the company were issued to Has
kell and w. ". Hoaslsnd in 1898 subject to
certain liens between Haskell ana Hoagland.
The court overrules the several objections
and further holds that before Haskell is
entitled to the stock the terms of the liens
must be discharged.
The case has been pending in the United
States courts since 1S01
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
SUIT OVER CONNOYER WILL
Novel Charges in Petition Opposing
Probating Of Instrument.
DAUGHTER MAKES THE PROTEST
Mis-. Elisabeth C~onnoyer says when
Her atAer Made Hi. VIII We
ives weak in MiRd
and Body.

A suit opposing the probatins Of a viii
was filed In county court Saturday morn
ing. the charges in which read like an old
fashioned novel A remarked father. a
stepmother. a daughter Of the former. a
will cutting off the daughter without the
provsrbiai shilling. are the component fac
tors In the tale narrated.
Elizabeth Counoyer. daughter OF the late
Charles NJ. Connoyer. a prominent resident
and property owner OF Omaha, is the petit
TONER and her petition opposes the prObst-
ing OF the will and the appointment OF her
stepmother as ~executrix.
Mrs, Mary c. Connoyer. the petition re-
cites. was married thirty-nve years ago to
the decedent. father Of the petitioner. who
had at that time one daughter. elizabeth
Connoyer. who made her home with her
father and stepr1other until she was q
years OF age. She was then driven from
the home. the petition asserts. BY her step
mother against the wishes and over the
protest OF her father. "and a. no time
since has been allowed to come near her
fathers home. and when she saw him or
conversed with him she was compelled to
DO so wherever she happened 10 meet him
either by accident or by appointment.
Weak IN Msad and BOdy.
AT the time Of the making OF the will.
the said deceased was very weak both in
body and mind by reason OF a long illness
and by reason Of the separation from his
daughter and other family troubles. which
weighed heavily against him"
Then the petition makes the charge Of
undue Influence. saying that he frequently
expressed the wish 10 provide we'll for his
only natural daughter. Miss Connoyer is
not mentioned in the will and the largo
estate left to the widow and her children.
so on his death he'd continues the
complaint, during his last illness. he cried
repeatedly for his daughter and asked
that she be sent for, which was never
done, and he also stated during his last
illness and on his death bed that he had
provided for his daughter and left her
well cared for and she would never
need to worry by reason or any lack OF
parental duty.
And that the purported will and tesla
ment filed here is not the last will and
testament OF Charles NJ. Connoyer, de.
ceased"
Mrs. Mary Connoyer. the widow OF the
t~estator, was the widow of his brother
when c. NJ. Connoyer married her.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
Eyes, MY WIFE WORKS. JUDGE"
She Has No ChIIdren and
Nothing Else 10 d." says
husband.

Does your wife work." asked Judge
Crawford Of Charles +. Wilson IN police
court Saturday morning Wilson was I'M
cergoing preliminary examination on the
charge OF assaultng and robbing Alfred
Anderson on the night Of February M
Yes. my wife works" answered Wilson.
Why i~nterrogated his honor.
Because she has no children and has
nothing else 10 do" was the prisoners calm
reply. Wilson was discharged. the Judge
falling 10 nnd cause for binding him owe,
10 the district esuu On the charge
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
THE BEES PLAN OFFER
Arthur c. Claussn. ArOhitsct

Through a special arrangement with
Mr.. Clausen The Omaha Bee is able
TO offer its readers the complete plans,
details snd specifications OF the home
illustrated on this page without
change for SO. Mr.. Clauscn is the
author OF a well illustrated book,
Home Building Plans and Prob
LENS Containing, besides many de-
signs for modern homes and extern
siye articles On home building, over
80 designs for fireplaces,
picturesque roups Of windows, stair
ways. kitchen and pantry arrange
ments. etc. Special price TO readers
Of The Bee. 80 cents. Send all orders
to Arthur c. C1ausen. architect. Stu
do. 1913 Lumber Exchange. Mime
apolis. MINI.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
PreParing > R@1rIs9sta,.

You say yen disarpiove Of that mans
practice % finding fault with the gov
rnmen
Yes. answered Farmer Corntossel
Tn clear out Of patience with him.
Yet you vote fer him whenever you
get a chance"
4 do. I'd enjoy landing him In an Office
where he'd have 20 keep quiet an Yet the
star.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28

both. To make II original. it IS not neces-
saTy TO make il appear hideous. How
odd" may be a compliment, but what a
freak Is not. The size OF a porch on a
cottage varies according 10 individual
preference. which is also true OF its loea-
ton. A porch TO be comfortable should
never be less than seven feet wide. and it
is not advisable to make II more than
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28

Discussion OF the law relating to taxation
of mortgages, resulted in d. c. Patterson
moving before the exchange that the bill
which the Real Estate exchange was about
TO suggest be entitled bill to exempt
MORTGAGES from taxation in the state OF
Nebraska" Mr.. Patterson declared hat
such was the intention OF the bill and he
saw no ryasOn 10 misbrand it and thus
conflict with the pure food laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28

No less h $4,000 for which applica-
tons have been made, is being held up by
the financial agents Of the insurance com
panies pending a settlement Of the mort
gage tax question. One firm which is a
heavy loaner In Omaha has 10000 and
applications for that amount. but received
instructions 20 hold the amount until
something Is settled on the taxation ques-
ton. In the meantime the stick held over
Nebraska is being kent a long ways off
by the plentiful supply Of hons money,
but dealers say the time is coming, II il
Is not ripe now. when they will need all
the foreign money they can get.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
slice Beck WIN show Grade Of char
seter ssd Reliability. that cus-
toners May KNOW Before
Sending MOney.

The visit Of Edward n Haisey. executive
secretary % the National Real Estate ex-
change put new life and a few suggestions
into the Omaha exchange. which was one
q the charter member Of the national ex-
change. and also aroused the interest Of
the membership committe and warned
them Of the LANCER which they face II they
admit 20 membership dealers who are cbn-
stantly In the courts. who have judgments
entered against them when clients accuse
them Of fraud. and are generally unreli-
aba
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
To the Man
With Something
Worth Selling
Our work Is with our customers.

We do not act in an automatic "simply-obey-orders'
capacity and undertake to prepare campaigns of publicity to
fit "blue print" specifications imposed by advertisers.
Nor will we 60 ahead and prepare schedules, adver-
tsements, folow-up literature, plans for securing dealers CO.
operation, etc.-in short, build a complete plan of campaign
entirely on our own initiative.
Campaigns which are planned in this way and o KID
off hand by the customer with a
eaveIt-aIl-to-you air, we prefer not to be concerned in.
We construct campaigns based on data we have
gathered, aided by the close, interested cooperation of the
advertiser. In this way we guard against plans that are ILL
advised, narrow or inadequate.
Besides, the hand of the advertiser himself is needed
in building a campaign to make it wen-rounded, comprehen-
sve and what is even more important, to add that distinctive
touch of personality which every business house possesses and
which is always evident in advertising that is truly successful.
"Data-bult' Copy and Conference" Campaigns,
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06
Pressing the Food Limit.

In his address at Seattle James J..
Hill pointed out that the exportable
surplus OF wheat had decreased from
100. 1000 900 to 20, 100000 bushels.
with the time in prospect when there
would be no surplus unless production
should be increased.
The limits of food production have
beer repeatedly fo~reshadowed and sys-
tematic efforts have been made to In
crease both the acreage and the yield
per acre. One feature usually over
looked, however, is that the consump-
ton Of wheat per capita has increased,
leading inevitably to the conclusion
that the standard Of living is higher
and that there are by no means so
many underfed people as in years past,
Another question connected with
food supply which has attracted little
attention has a double Significance. It
is the problem of getting more susie
nance out of the production than we
now have. There is entirely too much
food waste in American home life. 1t
causes an excessive demand for food
stuffs and increases the cost Of living
without returning any equivalent. 1t
was not so long g that the book
farmer" as the agricultural school
professor was called, was laughed at.
Today his advice is sought by every
progressive tiller OF the soil. The
schools Of domestic science have the
same work to do in their field and are
just beginning to be appreciated. The
woman who cooks lust as mother
used to do" may learn that there are
ways of getting more nutrition out
of food products and of utilizing what
formerly went to waste.
Indirect methods OF increasing the
food supply are as Important as the
direct. for they work a double econ
omy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

Those rare days of June are worth
the wait of eleven months.
Injury to the Zeppelin airship by a tree
should impress John Bull with the Nor
tonian motto, PLAN trees
shocks Of fate nave their compen-
~sations. One Of A. Hands expatiated
wives wore whiskers and weighed 300
pounds.
Experts agree that there is some wis
dom in the official order forbidding mid
shipmen to marry during their six years
of training. The unframed will rock the
matrimonial boat, as heretofore.
The blind senator of Oklahoma handed
Washington papers a package they do not
appreciate. He had read in the senat a
portion of one, in order that 1t might be
inserted in the Congressional Record
and get the benefit of an extensive circu-
lation.
A delightful sample OF pictorial, descrip-
tive and topographic art is the Burlington
passenger department pamphlet on Scenic
Colorado" The pamphlet is expected to
draw tourists toward scenic wonders Of
the Rockies and persuade va~cationists to
take the first train headed for the uplands.
The opposite effect is possible. The book
let tells so much and so wildly, by word
and picture, that the rest seeker may
peruse it leisurely at home and feel like
one who has viewed the scenery on the
spot, minus the leg wear and the draft on
the purse.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat The Presby-
terians at Denver showed excellent sense
in voting down a proposition putting under
the church ban any Presbyterian Judge who
viii officially sign a license for the sale Of
liquor. II is remarkable to what extremi-
ties fanaticism can go. When 1t urges
sworn officers to commit perjury it is
nearing the limit.
Chicago R~ecord-Herald: An Indiana
preacher gives it as his opinion tina girls
like to dance only because they can thus
get themselves Rugged. He surely is mis-
taken. Most girls could get themselves
Rugged by merely stepping behind the door,
and it is generally understood that hugging
in such a place is much more satisfactory
to both parties than out in the middle Of
a lighted ball room.
Baltimore American: Just what effect
the position taken by the Presbyterians
will have may not be said, but as the agi-
to be feared that the set habits of the
present generation OF smoker will not be
influenced. Doubtless some fathers, fond
OF a smoke themselves, will be reused to
greater diligence in guarding their progeny
from following in their footsteps. This
would be a good thing, as smoking is an
expensive and, 1t must be confessed, an
unnecessary habit. 1t cannot be said, how
ever, that the church and the weed are
in hostile camps so long as the smokers
churches exist.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06

ject to the old methods Of appoint
ment. With the approval Of the presi-
dent, Secretary Knox is said to be or
ganizing a school OF diplomacy to
remedy some of the difficulties. This
school will be under the charge Of men
having long experience in the diplo-
matte service and ell appointees below
the grade of minister will have to take
a course of instruction before assign
ment to their posts. Following up the
merit idea, all promotions in the
subordinate service will be under sim
liar regulations.
The large number who failed to
pass consular examinations has
brought out forcibly the poor quality
OF material seeking appointments and
prompted this action to be taken in
the diplomatic branch in advance OF
legislation. There are nov seventeen
newly appointed vacancies and these
will provide the first pupils for the
school. The candidates will be in
structed in the routine duties of their
Office and listen to lectures by expert
enced diplomats, which will equip
them fairly we'll for their duties.
BY making efficiency a fixed policy
of his administration and applying it
to the diplomatic service Mr.. Taft is
bound to improve the standard of
American representation abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06
FITNESS

A recent number of the Engineering
News calls attention to an incident
which illustrates the too prevalent
popular failure to appreciate what con
%stitutes fitness to perform duties re-
quiring special skill and professional
attachments. Reference is made 10
the offer to Admiral Robley d. Evans
of a position at the head of the engi-
neers in charge of construction work
In the San Pedro harbor. The report
cited continues:
The offer was made by Mayor Alexander,
with the understanding that II Admire
Evans consented to make Los Angeles his
home steps would be taken Immediately
after, consolidation for the creation of the
position. When the offer was made It was
thought that the wide experience OF the
famous naval hero from his trips to the
harbors Of the world would be of immense
value in the work OF building up the great
harbor of the future of southern Cali
fornla.
without questioning at all Admiral
Evans ability as a naval officer, or his
reputation as a naval hero, the ques-
ton is asked why either of these dis
tinctions qualify him to assume re-
sponsibility for a great civil engineer
ing work and suggests that the item
would be no more ridiculous II 1t read:
Mr.. Isham Randolph. we'll known to the
public and to the engineering profession
for his long service as chief engineer of
the Chicago drainage canal, as well as for
his achievements as a civil engineer in
other important works, has been selected
to be admiral of the atlantic squadron of
the United States navy. 1t is thought that
the wide experience of this famous engi-
neer in dealing with apparatus for the
restraint of water will be of immense. value
in the work of controlling vessels which
float in this element.
While indulging this criticism, En-
cheering News adds by way of tribute
to Admiral Evans good common
sense:
In fairness to Admiral Evans, 1t should
be said that - did not accept the offer of
the civil engineering position, He recog-
nlzed. doubtless. that it was as absurd to
place him in charge Of an important civil
engineering work as II would have been to
make him consulting physician to a hospi-
tai or chief legal adviser to the Sugar
Trust.
All of this goes to REINFORCE what
The Bee has said time and again about
putting square pegs in round holes.
Because a man may be fairly success
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surance that he will answer the re-
quirements of any position just be-
cause it is in the public service, and
more particularly of positions that call
for experience and technical knowl-
edge possessed only by specialists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06
ID BOILED DOWN.

All the stiffness in a mans neck is taken
out of his back.
Piety adopted because it pays costs more
thai II is worth.
II is always safe to idealize the real II
you realize the ideal.
A life is holy in the measure that Il
makes lives really happy.
Resources for tomorrow depend on re-
serves made today.
The best proof Of a great religion is its
use on small occasions.
The Only way to digest a good sermon
is TO do what Il suggests.
The pessimist always puts his best eorus
forward in q Irowd.
Some folks try TO get rid OF a mans
faults by advertising them.
You never can express the factor OF man
in terms OF the dust alone.
Every man knows just how TO play the
game until he goes 10 the bat.
Anyone can understand the divine love
when II is In terms Of human kindness
II * A-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-06
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEOPLE.

Student and Schoolmaster, July, 1870.
Keep it before the people!
That Earth was made for man!
Thai flowers were strown,
And fruits were grown,
To bless and never to ban.
That sun and rain,
And corn and grain,
Are yours and mine. my brother!
Free gifts from Heaven
And freely given
To one as well as another!
Keep 1t before the peoplel
That man is the image of God!
His limbs and soul
Ye may not control
With shackle, or shame, or rod!
We may not be sold
For silver or gold,
Neither you, nor I, my brother!
For freedom was given
BY God from Heaven!
To one as well as another!
Keep II before the people!
That famine and crime and woe
Forever abide
Still side by side
With luXury's dazzling show!
That Lazarus crawls
From Dives halls,
And starves at his gate, my brother!
Yet life was given
By God from Heaven
To one as well as another!
Keep II before the people!
That the poor man claims his need
The right OF soil
And the right OF toll,
From spur and bride freed,
The right to bear,
And the right TO share
With YOU and me, my brother!
Whatever is given
BY God from Heaven
To one as well as anotheri