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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

character Is inc true ttSl VI al
architects ability. The man
1901 who can design homes that are
original in plan and design and
49, at the same time attractive, of
good proportion, convenient in arrange
ment, practical and in harmony with the
natural surroundings is an architect in
whom the true sense of proportion and the
ability to design has been born. Homes OF
distinctive character can be placed in two
classes. The most common Is hat class Of
homes which owe their distinction TO the
designers rnithtuliness ~ es.aDI.S.. ~ az
cepted styles of arch~itecture-styles which
have come about through a slow system of
evolution, styles which do not owe their ex-
istance to the efforts or fancy Of any one
man. but are the result of a century of ef-
fort on the part Of many men. The colonial
style is one of these accepted styles in this
country and the haif-timbered style in
England. The classic styles are, of course,
always standard, but are more appropriate
for large structures of a stately and mag
nlficent character than they are for homes.
A home designed in a purely classic style
is always admirable, but lack that feeling
of simplicity, comfort and seclusion which
we call "homelike.''
Inc SeCOlu CldSS ~ OAiA 10 h"N
class. homes designed to fill a certain ideal
of the owner or architect, picturesque
homes, homes of feeling. homes designed
to meet the requirements of an unusual
situation, homes appropriate to their sur
~roundings. the designs being influenced by
the natural advantages Of the location,
homes that arc different from the rest"
but at the same time attractive and if
good proportion. 1t is in attempting to de-
sign homes in this class that so many
young designers fail. The man who cannot
originate does we'll to follow in the foot
steps of others. 1t is better to be a good
COPPER than a poor originator. The former
does no harm. while the latter does no
good. The most productive field for homes
of original design are the suburban and
country homes. especially the country
homes of the well-to-do. Here the de-
signer is not restricted by lack OF means
or space. The owners family or social re-
| ouirements, of course. are always a re-
striction, but with little else to hamper
him, the designer of a p"retentious country
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
CYNICAL Remarks.

full course in the school OF experience
last a lifetime,
a nest egg in bank viii keep a man from
over his troubles.
~ Fellow may propose TO a girl on his
knees and still be on his uppers.
family descends from father 10 son,
ana sometimes the descent IL something
II il wasn't for rectifying the mistakes
of our youth. we Woudn have much TO do
in our old age-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Royal AchateS.

Omaha lodge No. l held election Of Off
follows: ~ iesuiteu as
Past president, r. +. Stewart: president
4 ". Barlght: vice president. Irene q
Zones treasurer, II. j. Peterson; secretary.
ID. L; wick; chaplain. Nellie Peterson
marsha, Margaret Gille; assistant mar,
snai Bertha Gille; guard, A. McLeaTn:
Mil, w. w: Ward, ]. w. Adams: captain
9sgree starr, c. NJ. Rackley; musician
tainment for the children of the n,anheis
on Tuesday night, December %, at which
time Santa Claus will arrive a trifle late
owing TO the inclement weather, but still
none the less welcome to the children
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

TO be bribed or bribers, before now; per-
haps on the record quite as often as jury
men. Why not lock up the Judge and dis
trlct attorney along with the jury to pre-
vent the possibility or suspicion of their
being reached
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

A special meeting OF Garfield Circle, No.
II. Ladies of the Grand Army OF the Fepub-
lie. will he held In Baright hall next Tues
OF the circle for the ensuing year, as well
as the delegates to the state encampment'
The full, complement Of officers OF this cir
Gle was not elected az the last meeting and
the special meeting Is called to complete
the unfinished work.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Lnnrnnpc nnh Trnth.

We know ? preacher and a physician.
They are brothers. They are both success
full. The other day, after years OF separa-
ton, they met.
We'll, Jim" SAYS the doctor, our work
Is not so very different. ] make 'em WE'LL
and you make 'em good"
"Or We might put it, said the preacher.
that l do them good, and you do them
we'll"
We'll" says the doctor. I'VE done we'll"
Good" says the preacher, and I've done
good!'-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
spanish-American War Veterans.

General Henry W. Lawton auxiDiary, d.
It's meeting Monday evening, elected these
officers for the ensuing year:
President, Mabel V. HaVens; senior vice
president, Louise Mason; junior vice presl-
dent, Anna Miller; chaplain, Emma l..
taylor; treasurer, Florence White; con-
ductress, Mamie Vickers: assistant con-
ductress, Zdenka Thompson; guard, Lizzie
Nyland; assistant guard. Josephine Medley.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Western Bees,

Omaha lodge. No. %. OF the Western
Bees, at their last meeting elected tbs foiI'
lowing officers: President. C.. T. Dickip.
son; vice president, F. Il. Campbell: secre-
tary, Hlda Boehl: treasurer, Kate Down
ing chaplain, Mary Carlial; sergeant
James Carlial; guide, Dennis Murphy. ir
inner guard, John w. Heron: outer guard
Arthur Tice; trustees, II. ID. Kingery. Mrs
Nellie Campbell and Flora Mlze.
The Officers are 10 be Installed nj their
meeting Friday, December 81. A card party
and dance viii be given by No. % al The
Woodman hall Friday. January H. to which
all friends are invited. Refreshments will
be served and prizes given TO winners.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Tribe Of Ben Hur.

Omaha Court No. no has elected these
officers for the new year:
Chief, Joseph j. Young; past chief, Nina
=, Cockrell; scribe. James T. Barnett;
Keeper OF tribute, Fred A. Maxfield; Judge,
Mae Ashley; teacher, Mrs. Hempen: can
tain, H. II. Martin; guide, Harry Carson:
keeper OF inner gate, John A. White;
Keeper OF outer gate, Fred V. Blake:
musician, Helen Stewart.
Ihls court will give its next regular
dance on January s.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Odd EeIIoWa,

Benson Lodge NO. 22l will work in the
first-degree Monday night.
Beacon Lodge NO. ~ will put on the
seconu-uegree tuesday evening.
South Omaha Lodge No. 100 will have
three candidates Tor the iniLiatory degree
on Monday evening, December q.
state Lodge No. ~ will confer the sec
ono degree tomorrow evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Union Veterans Union.

NiCksburg Regiment at its meeting Fri
day evening elected these officers for
the ensuing year: Colonel, j. o.. Eastman;
lieutenant-cOIUnel, W.. W. Eastman; major.
a. II. Scott; quartermaster, }. IT.. BROOKS;
surgeon, Nj. *. HlsdOn; adiutant, w. ii.
hatIrOtn; officer OF the day, j. QUICKER.
The new officers will be installed at a
JOINT meeting with Garfield Circle Nc. II,
Ladies OF the Grand Army, early in Jan
uary. This regiment now holds its regular
meetings in justice CoLnreli's office, Fiji
teenth and karnam streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
ECHOES OF THE ANTE-R0OM
Many Societies and FrRternities Hold
Annual Election of OFFICERS
for Ensuing Wear,

The Omaha Lodge OF the Benevolent and
Protective Order OF Elks will take possess
sion Of its own building December 81, and
viii open it's rooms on New Years day.
Furniture for the club rooms is being IN
stated on the third floor. The lodge room
the first of the year and viii be installed
on the fourth floor.
The deulCaLlOn OF the new building will
be helu on the lodges birthday, February
l. Grand Exalted Ruler Sammis win be
present TO perform the installation cere-
MONIES. District Deputy Horth of Grand
Island Will also take part In the Cere-
monies,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

GARFIELD Circle No. IL will hold a special
70 complete the election of officers FOR me
new year. Delegates to the department
meeting. Il" tliS
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
4 Lifc ProhIem soIYed

by that great health tonic, Electric Bit
tors, is the enrichment Of poor, thin blood
and strengthening tho weak. SOC. For sale
by Beaton Dug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Woodmcn of the World.

City Manager Fred Eymer adopted the
largest class OF Woodmen OF the. World
ever initiated into the order In Lincoln
last night. December l6 There were 100
candidates. Eloquent addresses were given
BIZ Judge T.. j. CosgroVe, Hon. w. A. Sell
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

Continued zero weather has not been suf-
fiClent to stop the work on tho larger
structures which are under way In Omaha.
The City National bank continues to raise
story after story until seven OF the six
teen may now be counted. Work contin-
ues at the court house, at the New Bran
deis theater, on the new Bee Publishing
company s building and on several other
large buildings. Even the graders have
not stopped work for the new building
which Paul b. kuhns is preparing TO build
at Twenty-fourth and Farnam streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Jndependent Order of Forester.-

Al their regular meeting held last Tues
day evening, Cour Vinton street No 9tIs
Independent Order of Foresters, elected he
Iolowlns OFFICERS for the ensuing year:
Chlel ranger Joseph l.. Berg: vice CHIEF
ranger +. j. Doran; orator, r.. Kochan-
oWskli recording secretary. r. Winkle-
mann; financial secretary, o. Ketchum
treasurer, G. II. Schoessler; senior woodland
George A., Roberts: junior woodland n 7
Woods; senior beadle, B. L. Chase: Junior
Deadie' h. Herring; deputy, Charles M
STAFFORD; court physicians, DR.. II. s, Hart
DR.. H.. a. Wigton. mart
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
Are Rents Getting Cheaper in Omaha
Want Ads Say Yes"
SEVERAL BIG DEALS ANNOUNCED
KitcheR-Peters Trade L. PeouIiar-
New Building UaoeF-
taIn-weather Does Not
Halt Outside Work.

Are rents getting cheaper IN Omaha?
That is the question asked by a promi-
nent man as he read the list OF houses
offered for rent in The BeN A glance at
these columns would soon convincs one
that rents are somewhat lower than they
were some time ago.
a nine-room house In good location for
80, strictly modern, and in excellent con-
diuon.
seven-room modern house nearly new.
very fine, so.
An eight4room house. centrally located.
S27.yO.
S]even-room modern house with laundry
and furnace, in Hanscom park district, 81.
These are but a few Of the many bar
gains that are offered in the want ad
columns Of The Bee. From some Of these
II would really seem that rents are getting
cheaper in Omaha
Several big deals were made during the
last week in spite of the Indictment weather
and several other large deals are under
way. M. c. Peters has made a trade
whereby he secures the big home built by
J. Is. Kitchen, at an expense of nearly
$40, 0OO, for lot and house. The popularity
of the trade between Mr.. Peters and Mrs.
Kitchen was that each agreed to leave the
furniture in the house for which 1t was in
tended, and Mr.. Peters will thus secure tho
massive furniture which was built es-
pecially for the Kitchen home, and Mrs.
Kitchen will have the furniture more
suited for the smaller house.
The Woodmen OF the World deal is off,
and a new start must be made for finding
a site for the sixteen-story building which
that society has announced 1t will build
Woodmen say the deal was blocked by the
demand of 5000 by an old established firm
for the rellnquiBhment OF it's lease. This
extra amount made the price Of the prop
erty too high. While some condemn the
firm for holding out for such q high price
still others look at It In another light and
say, why should the firm move out with
out a good bonus.
hen it was proposed to locate the Wood
men bulldlng AT sixteenth and Jackson
streets tho property owners in that neigh
borhood raised a bonus of $50, OO cash and
this was on deposit in one OF the banks
and ready for business as soon as 1t was
determined to build at that place. Now
that deal Is blocked on FarndIn and Thir-
teenth streets and a new start must be
made, and some are wondering " the
Woodmen will go back to Sixteenth and
Jackson streets and renew negotiations for
that site,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
RoyaI HinhInndern.

Ferncliffe castle, No. as. Royal HiEb-
landers, will give a grand ball Christmas
eve, December "a, at Fraternity han. Nine
teenth and Harvey streets. Highianders
and their friends are most cordially invited
to attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

The following officers were elected IN
omaha council G62, knights Of Columbus
Tuesday evening: "'N
T. p. Redmond, grand knight; b. IT.
Mele. deputy grand knight: James Fitz.
gerald. chancellor, James Kinsler. adyo.
cate; G, b, Dugdale, treasurer; r.. r, Leary
financial secretary; A. L. Tamlsiea Ne.
cording secretary; JOIN A. Leerv. warden,
Frank Thomas, assistant warden; John T
COLBY, inside guard; John j. Boland out.
side guard; II. c. Rieve, trustee.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
"THE AIT, SCIENCE AND SEN
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PAGES e~xlerlors, interior finish, etc,
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

Chamberlain's Liniment has an enviablS
reputation as a cure for rheumatism.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

leck. president of the Commercial club, and
DIR. Schleh.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19
Arthur c. claussn, Architect.
THE BEES PLAN BOOK

Through an arrangement with Ar
thu Z. Clausen, architect, the read
ers of The Omaha Bee can obtain "a
copy Of his beautiful book,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

ESIGNING homes of distinctive
character is the rue test Of an
architects ability. The man
who can design homes that are
original in plan and design and
OF tha aa mo time attractive of
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

Better get right on up TO the house,
Mr.. smith he was saying. They're all
waitin' for YOU an b~eginnin' to get mighty
worried. Never mind about your things.
IN get 'em up. Miss Marys pretty near
in Mysteries cause you're SO late, an Mr..
Sandford's pranoln' up an down, mighty
nervous
But, say says Jerry. this Is all a
mistake. l don't
Yes. ] know'd it was a mistake all he
time. MI, ninth broke in the flunky,
hut don't waste no time explainin' how
% happened TO me, You Just go on up 10
the house quick as YOU can an stop their
wogTyin'.
something queer about this thinks
Jerry. hut J might as well find out what
kiud OF a game I'm up against
$50 he goes up TO the house, and an
other nunky. with a grin on his face
opened the big front door and lot him into
u grcat reception hall all banked mp and
decorated with flowers. There was a
crowd o swell people there. all in evening
The Washington times., 1909-11-04
A STORY OF GRAUSr STARK
GEORGE BARR MCCUTCHEON
Copyright. 1909. by Dodd. Mead & Co.

Wen get out Of this rat hole. lust as
soon as them other guys come back
from the cave You'u get fresh air
purity I.l., soon. Now. don't talk any more.
How do you, an American, happen
70 De mixed up in a deal like this p
IT S healthier work than maxim bar
TeIs att was goin' TO say Sing Sing,
but I hear they've changed the name
1 prefer outdoor work
Fugitive, eh2'
In seven states. The demand for me
Is 6reat."
Truxton saw that ne could get moth
ing out of the satiricai rascal, so fell to
specializing for himself. That he was
still in the loft above the hoVel was
more or less clear TO him. His mind,
row active, ran back to the final scene
IN the kitchen. The trap-door in the
ment, explained the mysterious disap-
pearance of the owner of the eye; he
had been whisked up through the aper-
ture by confederates and the trap-door
closed before II could be discovered.
The smoking kettle no longer puzzled
him. now that he knew of the secret
room above the kitchen; skillfUlly con-
cealed blow-pipe could have produced
the phenomenon. The space in which
he was now lying. half suffOcated, was
doubtless a part of the cleverly design
ed excavation at the back of the howell,
the lower half being the kitchen, the
air somewhere in the mOuntainside
That he had fallen into the hands Of
a band OF cOnspirdtOTs was also quite
clear to him. Whether they were brig
an1s or more important operators,
against the crown, he was, of course, in
no position TO decide. Time would tell
1t was enough that they expected to
Kill him sooner or later. This IN itself
was sufficient TO convince him that he
was not to be held for ransom, but to
be disposed of for reasons best known
10 his captOrs.
Like a shot the warning of Olga
PlatanOva flashed into his brain. Here,
knew of the peril he was in. But why
should he be an object Of concern to
these men. whoever they Were2 His
guard had mentioned 1.-THE old man.
Good heavens Could he mean Spantz?
The cold perspiration was standing on
Kings brow. Spantz. he recalled the
WickedneSS in the armOrer'S face But
why should Spantz wish him evil?
Again intuition, enCOura ged by mem
DRY, supplied him with a possible. even
plausible, explanation.
The anarchists The redsi Olga was
an avowed anarchist; she was almost
a prisoner in the house of her uncle
felt for his weapon when the captive
let out a bitter oath of understanding
and rage
by CAD. they think I am a detec-
tive!' he added, light coming to him
with rush.
What's that?'. strapped the other.
TTuXtOn could almost feel the others
body grow tense. desDite the space he
tween them Are you a detective? Are
yOu2 By God, If you are, I'll finish you
up right here. You
mo! They're on the wrong scent.
The Washington times., 1909-11-04
Synopsis of Chapters Already Published

TrnNton King. a young New Yorker
handsome and wealthy, seeker of romance
and adventure, goes TO 'GraustarK, the
country said to contain the most beautiful
women in the world. The girl OF his fancy
and dreams he meets IN the shop OF the
Ioyel sword maker, q man by the name
81 spantz Later he is told by Baron
Dangloss that the girl. Olga Platanova.
spantz's neice. is a red"
KING visits the palace. trespasses on the
private grounds. makes friends with the
seven -year-old ruler OF the country and
goes fishing with him. The boy tells him
that old Count Marlanx is going 10 blow
hlm tthe prince up with bombs. They
are interrupted by the pretty young aunt
OF the prince, who discovers that she and
Kings sister were convent scholars to-
gether.
King Is being watched by 'the com
mittee Of ten conspirators against the
throne. OF which Spantz is the local
leader John Tullis. an American. is the
constant companion Of the prince and the
real power behind the throne King is put
by Tuilis.
Olga has been selected by the commit
tee 70 kill the prince she protests nEs-
terically against the slaughter Of the IN
Doeent boy. who is beloved throughout
the country. even though she says she
viii carry out what she has sworn 70 DO
Count Marlanx. an exile. is really the
leader 0r the malcontents- HIS wlie'
however, is a frequent visitor 10 Graus-
tark. and she finally tells Tullis of me
against the prince.
King feels that there IS nothing more to
interest him in the city and starts cut
with an agent from Cooks to visit the
hut Of witch far up in the mountains
There he meets the prince again and also
sees the boys pretty young aunt, out
fails TO learn her name
At the ''WitChE hut King sees an eye
at the crack of a door, but when he
dashes through the door finds the room
empty. Soldiers come. but the witch says
Il was the spirit eye" and tells them
to search the house. A terrible storm
comes up and the countess Is frightened
King unnotfced by the woman he loves
returns home TO ind another note warning
him 70 leave town. but decides 10 re-
main and uuravei the mystery
King and Hobbs go 10 the witch home,
and while hobbs waits outside King goes
In, and once more sees the mysterious
eve but again fails 10 apprehend ITS
owner. Hobbs, fearing King has met
with some terrible fate. rides back alone
Hobbs, On his way back. is attacked Dy
men IN ambush, and upon his report the
soldiers are sent out. The countess has
disappeared. and when Tullis insists on
searching for her instead o. King, Nos
Engo volunteers 20 lead party TO res
cue King.
A telegram, supposedly from the eoun-
tess Informs Tullis that she has returned
70 her husband The party that went
IN search OF TruXt0n King found 40 trace
OF him.
The Washington times., 1909-11-04

Ply Jove, the laughs on old man
Spantz."
''Oho! So you know what's up. then?
Spantz, Ell? Well. what You've guessed
at or found out wont make much Dill
ference. my fine young fellow. Ihey We
got you. and you'll be worse of than
Danny Deever in the morntn'! Hello:
Here they come Now we'll get out OF
this Internal bake-oven- Say, do you
know, you've been Cuddlin' up against
a flint Of warm stove DiDr for nearly
an hour? Sh!"
The gIimmer of a light came bobbing
up from somewhere behind TTuxtOn. He
could see the Pickering shadows on the
wall Two men cTept into the room
moment later One Of them carried a
lantern, the other turned Kings body
over with his foot.
You damned brute" grated the cap
tive
Cali him what you like. young fel-
Ter, said his first acquaintance. He
can't understand 6 word you say. Well,
do We pull OUt?' This to the man with
the lantern.
The roof was so low that they were
compelled to stoop IN moving about.
TruXton saw that the three ruf1aus
were great, brutal-faced fellows, with
barred arms that denoted toll as well as
spells.
.Immediateg' said the lantern bear
ct. Come, we drag him to TIE cave
Drag Nix. We en- carry him, pard.
I'm not for draRgin' him down that pas
sage. Grab hold there. YOU. Hey. get
his feet, damn yOui" The third man
was reluctant TO understand, but at
last grasped the prisoner by the feet,
swearing in a language of his own. The
Yankee desperate took his shoulders.
and together, With earnest grunts, they
Followed the man with the lantern.
TrU-JOn knew not whittier except that
1t was away from the wretched sweat
hole
He could see that they were crowd
ing through low, narrow Passage. the
earthen sides of which rocked with mois-
ture Twice they paused to rest, re-
Stunning the journey after a season of
cursing, finally depositing him with
scanS courtesy upon the rocky floor of
ious cave The breath was almost par
red from his body. He had the salts
faction of driving his two heels viciously
against the person of the L1an who had
held them the last ten minutes, receiv-
Ing a savage kick in return.
Daylight streaTced into this convent
ent hole in the wall, lying upon his
side Truxton faced the opening that
nothing but blue sky Near the open
Ing, looking down as If into the valley
below, stood the tall, gaunt figure of a
man, thin-shouldered and stopped HISS
back was to the captive. but King OBJ
served that the three men. with two
companions, who sat at the back OF
the cave, never removed their gaze
from the striking figure outlined against
the sky.
Many minutes passed before the
watcher turned slowly 10 take in the
altered conditions behind him. King
saw that he was old, gray-haired and
cadaverous, with sharp, hawk-lilge feat
ures. This, then. was the "old man. "
and he was not William S,santz I'm
Ike SpantZ in every particular was this
man who eyed him so darkly, so Colby.
Here was a highbOrn man. & man whose
very manners bespoke for him wears
at court, life spent in the upper world.
not among the common people. Trux-
with an interest that brought results.
The Continuation OF This story VIII
BE Found In TOmOrroyv's
Issue OF The Times.
The Washington times., 1909-11-04
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