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Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06

also to lessen the danger of the floor tim
bers becoming ignited by fire dropping
through cracks in the bricks. all fireplaces
should be lined with friedrich, and a tile
flue is much better than a cement plas-
tered or a pointed up flue. Carry the tile
about two inches above the chimney-cap,
so that the water will not wash off the top
of the chimney into the flue. The writer
once saw a fireplace guaranteed not to
smoke. 1t was taken from a fireplace
that was shown the writer as being made
by a veteran mason who had the reputa-
ton Of building fireplaces which never
smoked; and there is no question but that
he is entitled to full credit on this point.
1t would really be a difficult matter for a
fireplace so constructed to smoke. The
secrets in the construction of his flue was
the fact that he made no provision for de-
flectins the heat, and provided a flue with
a sectional area of about one-third tho
fireplace opening. Since the latter is nearly
four feet high and very wide on all his
fireplaces, there is no doubt but that Santa
Claus could easily make his way down
and out again through such a flue. From
a practical standpoint, however. a flue so
constructed is not to be considered, since
AG4AAJ al AA0 AAE9N NolaPEb W III olAlOhGs
OF course, there is little neat obtained
from the side, the same as one would re-
ceive from a bonfire built out-of-doors
but the fuel in such a fireplace burns very
rapidly, and does not give off the amount
OF heat that it should in proportion to the
! fuel consumed.
Another fireplace was shown the writei
as having been constructed on scientific
wrfnnNAIAu a,1 Al. . ...Na - -
why it was that II smoked. In the first
place, the soffit OF the brick arch in front
was eight inches wild This alone would
defect some smoke into the room. Then,
the back OF the fireplace was curved in
such a manner that the smoke would
naturally be DETECTED forward, requiring
h little would go up the chimney to
make a right-angle turn In doing SOL
Many fireplaces smoke. but the remedy
in most cases is very simple. The common
cause is the clogging up Of the chimney,
during the construction, with rubbish.
often a SINAI piece OF board will be dropped
in 1t and, lodging at an angle in the
chimney, prove a hindrance to the draft
until a brick or stone is dropped down
from above TO loosen and dislodge It.
Another common cause OF smoking is the
damper used in the throat. The sliding
damper, which, when open, still closes
half of the throat with its metal parts,
should never be used. The damper when
open should leave the entire throat free
and unobstructed. There are several dam
pers In the market hat accomplish this
easily, some Of them being controlled from
the outside. There should always be a
damper in the fireplace throat since there
are times when Il is desirable to close up
tine -passageway. In some parts OF the
country. Il has been observed that mos.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06

would be TO say to the other agent, The
property Is a sure seller and / do not
care TO divide commission OF u. n you.
however, can get me a not offer, so I
will have my fun commission, go ahead"
That probably would deter the other agent
from trying to sell, because his customer
would practically be paying an extra COM
mission.
The discussion OF the questions which
you have asked me to answer YOU can see
involve a good deal OF real estate ethics
and real estate courtesy. l will add only
one suggestion ON my own motion. namely,
how far is one assent obliged to disclose
the entire offer which he may have for n
piece OF property. Is the agent obliged,
under real estate ethics. u a party offers
a certaln sum for a piece OF property to
offer that fun sum to the other agent or
is it proper for him TO nan a less offer
to the other agent on the theory that the
other agent II he offers a certain price
will want more and II he offers a less
price, the other party would then be will
ing to take the price he is willing to give.
This Is another case like the one OF
pounding the price of the owner in order
to get the sale through and then charging
for doing the pounding. II there was
no trimming back and forth, Il would be
better to offer the full price and be done
with Il, but In view OF the fact hat II is
human nature for a man to want some
thing off when he is buying and to get a
little more than the mar offers, when he
is selling, this method OF trading will per-
haps proceed to the end OF time and prob
ably ought not to be forbidden.
As a last word, however, on the whole
subject Of ethics l do not think l can do
better han refer you to the biblical in
junction, Use few words In buying and
selling, let your yea be yea and your nay
be nay. G. +. IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
TOTAL BUILDING FOR JANUARY
Operations show Increase, hut DO
Not Come Up to Contractors
Expectations.

Building operations for January, 1910, are
not up to the expectations, as shown by
official reports from some fifty cities
throughout the United States and compiled
by The American Contractor, Chicago. The
aggregate gain over January. 1909, is a
trifle over . per cent and this ma be
ascribed to the severe weather which pre-
vailed during the month, Thirty cities
show a gain over January, 1909, from 4
to 4SO per cent, and twenty-five show a
loss of from . to SO per cent. The gains
over so per cent are: Baltimore, 1888; Dallas,
81; Des Moines, 1923; Duluth, 100; Indiana
polls. 55; Louisville. 104; Los Angeles, 17S;
Minneapolis, SO; Memphis. ass; Mobile, 11s;
Salt Lake City, 1S9. The particulars are
shown in the following table:
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
CAIssoN CRUSHEs A WALL
Big Pressure from Structure Used I'm
Building Bank TOO Much for
A, n. smith store.

Pressure from a eaisson filled with
freshly laid cement TO have been a part
OF the supports OF the new City National
Bank building, pushed a hole into a side
wall OF the A. Il, Smith wholesale Jew
elry house Friday afternoon, scattering ee-
ment and concrete over the interior Of the
building. Damage win amount to about
$1,000.
A. +. smith, the proprietor, and a num-
Der Of employees were in the room, but
luckily out OF the range OF the flying con
crete. The stock safes, which were stand
ing open, were poured full Of cement. which
had TO be picked out by an expert before
the safes could be closed with their val
liable contents. Several empty show cases
were smashed and the whole interior OF the
room was spiattered with the specks Of
cement.
The caissOn had been constructed against
the wall Of the jewelry house using II as
one OF the four sides. The bricked walls
proved too weak to stand the pressure Of
the heavy mass OF cement.
Workmen set about replacing the broken
wall and had repaired the damage to the
building BY midnight,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
reflections OF a Bachelor.

When a man isn't judged by his money
it's by his clothes.
1t takes so long to save up a little money
we try to spend ii as quick as we can.
Most men would rather be the chief per-
former In a freak show than a good
example.
Women have such a good influence oh
a man It is astonishing 1t doesn't seem
to do him any good.
Most everybody knows how to do some
one thing If he wasn't so busy trying to
do a lot of others he doesn't know how
New York Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
FIreplaces.

~ is an easy matter to construct
a fireplace that win not smoke,
although there are thousands
q all over the country that are
y constantly giving trouble.
y To divert the greatest amount
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06

The large colonial home OF William
Ayerigg on Thirty-third between Farnam
and Dodge streets has been sold to
Clement Chase In style and finish the
house is counted among the finest In
Omaha The deal was made through
Latham Davis.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
Ethics OF the Real Estate Business

Some Rules of Conduct for Dealers and Points Of Difference that o.
casionaIy Arise-RelatioDs Of Agents in Dealing Between Themselves
and with the Buyers and Seners-Things One May II Nay Not Do.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
Mr.. CLAuSEN's BOOK.
HThe Art, Science and Sentiment
OF BODYBUILDING"
Arthur c. clausen, Arohlss.

~ chapters, 200 illustrations and a
thousand facts on the planning Ind
designing OF every kind OF home. 1t
covers a wide range Of subjects, in
GLIDING the planning of bungalows,
suburban and city homes, letting
contracts, choosing materials, proper
design of entrances, windows, fire
A monthly supplement, Practical
Homebuilding," sent gratis for
twelve months following the sale Of
the book.
Address, Arthur q. Clausen, Archi-
tect, 1136-37-38 Lumber Exchange,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-06
a FriEhtful ExperIenee

VIII ~bniousness. malaria and constipation
H. Quickiy overcome by taking Or. Kings
New Life pills. &e. For sale by Beaton
Drug Co
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Small Poor Farms.

Commissioner j. H. Devenney was
at Mankato last week attending the
state conference of corrections and
charities. Mr.. Devenney not only
gathered many helpful suggestions
from the meeting, but also took a
prominent part in the discussions.
The county commissioners consti-
tute majority OF those attending the
conference, and many of the practical
questions discussed relate directly to
their work. Among other phases of
their work discussed was the different
methods of caring for the poor, and
on this subject Mr.. Devenney intro
duced the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the care, keep and main
tenance of the poor and disabled, in
the several counties, Is the subject of
paramount Importance to the several
county boards; therefore, be it
Resolved, that your committee re-
commend the county system of car
ing for the poor, and recommend to
each of the county boards contemplate
ing such change, to look well into
the method in practice in Olmstead
and Lac qui Parle counties, where the
county owns a small farm, with good
buildings, equipped in the most mod
ern way sewage, water, heat and
light-making it very comfortable for
the old and operated at not exceeding
so per week, not including clothing
and medical attention. This method
lis humane, commendable and mex
pensive.
Mr.. Devenney was also honored by
being elected secretary treasurer of
the State Association of County Com
missioners.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Assessors Hold Over.

According to chapter 316 of the laws
of 1909 there is to be no election OF
assessors in the townships of this
State this spring.
The chapter referred to provides
that town and village assessors are tG
be elected for two years in the odd
numbered years and that all assessors
elected in 1909 shall hold Office until
their successors are elected and quail
flied in 1911.
This does not apply to cities or vii
lagos operating under. special laws or
home rule charters.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

There has been some talk during the
past week of Attorney General Simp-
son taking steps to secure the return
by Charming Seabury of money paid
him recently in excess of what was
due him under the law, it is well
known that Mr.. Simpson entertains
the view that the Seabury claim re-
Gently allowed did not represent SER
vices, actually rendered as contemp-
lated by statute. However, means
have been found to harmonic differ
ence of view, and so far as the exc
cutive departments are concerned the
incident may be said to be closed.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Useless Study.
Secretary

Mr.. Fond Father reproyed his little
son for having only rs per cent in
arithmetic. Mathematics, my boy" he
said, ''is very useful study. and you
must try to do better"
II thought that was only useful for
Sailors" said the boy.
why for saileFsf'
'WelI, people on. land have adding
machines, don't they?' - New York
Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Conservation Congress.

To represent this county at the
First Minnesota Conservation and Ag-
ricultural Congress, Governor A. O.
Eberhart has officially named list
of delegates to the meeting which will
be held in st. Paul March 1919. While
the meetings of the congress will be
open to everyone, and the governor in
his proclamation, urges every citizen
OF Minnesota to attend if possible
the delegates have been named to in
sure every county being we'll repre-
sented.
In connection with the congress an
exposition will be held which will be
free to all and only riValed by the
state fair when it comes to giving a
graphic idea of the resources of ev-
cry county in the state Among the
speakers will be Richard A. Ballinger
secretary of the Interior, and Clifford
Pinchot, former chief forester.
The following are the delegates
named by the governor to represent
this county at the congress:
Alberta-Christ Cudrio, L. J. Schlatt
man. t
Chokio-Fred A Carlson, Geo. ia,
cobson, H. c. Hubert.
Donnelly-C. o. Aanerud, R. B
Goodhue.
Hancock-Geo. W. Bowen, J. L
Morton.
Morris-L. L. Hanse, o. N. Dohlen
c. Mccarthy, Jr.; R. J. Hall, Fred
Andert.
Herman-G. A. Budlong.
To supplement the above list OF
delegates, the Morris Improvement
union has appointed the following
delegates to the Conservation meet
ing:
E. J. Jones.
Dan Meyer.
Justin Berkin.
P. F. Casey.
Dan Lawler.
F. R. Putnam.
T. H. Magurie
L. c. Spooner.
P. Miller
c. A. Dushek.
S. Stewart.
]. H. Devenney.
c. B. Randall.
w. c. BicknelI
NJ F. Finnegan.
w. F. Cooley.
Chas. Vaughn
]. R. Kruger.
Jos. Sauter
f. E. Ware
J. H. MCGUIRE.
Donnelly-J. p Steinfort.
Chokio-M. P, McNally.
Hancock-A Overstad.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Morris Caucus.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be caucus in the school house
in school district No. % in the town
ship of Morris on Saturday, March
9Th, at O'Clock p. M, for the pur-
pose of putting in nomination ticket
to be voted for at the town meeting
March 8th. r. j. HALL, Chm.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
His Whole Rusiness,

Tar water as a remedy many years
ago in England became the universal
nostrum. Horace Walpole tells that
a man went into a chemists shop ana
asked, do you sell tar water?' "Tar
waterr' replied the apothecary. 'Why,
/ sell nothing else"
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Eruitlesa.

Little Willie-Pa, what does this pa
per mean by saying it was a fruitless
search?
Father-It probably applies. my son,
to the quest OF some man who was
looking for pineapples on a pine tree.
Chicago News
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Real Estate Transfers.

Noah E. Linsley to Charles Wagner,
neI sec. %, Horton, ST, 400.
J. Fl. Schofield to Geo. F. Van
Slyck, se4 sw1 and seA sec. 81,
Horton, $1.OO.
T. A. Maanum to Andrew T.
Maanum, lot 10, block 8, Hancock.
800.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

thern Minnesota in that line. That is
purely legislative question. Then
he says he does not want to tie the
Republican party in advance of the
convention. If he is nominated, he
does not tie the party to anything but
what is declared for in the platform.
He does not tie the party to all these
ideas and issues of his"
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Scott Caucus.

The voters of the town of Scott will
meet in caucus at the village of Al
berta on Saturday Feb. 26th, for the
purpose of nominating township
ticket. The COMMITTEE.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

as legislating himself out of ofice OF
as depriving his party of representa-
ton. He balks, The people are not
to blame. They do not want more
than fair representation, and if the
question had been left to them north
ern Minnesota would have had fair
reapportionment years ago.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

The fact is that southern Minnesota
has nothing to lose by giving to nor
thern Minnesota its fair represents
ton. Being largely rural communities
the same policies which would benefit
northern Minnesota would benefit SOU
thern Minnesota. The public policy
which would benefit Bemidji or Brain
erd would benefit also Owatonna and
Rochester. If there has been a dispo-
sition to fear the results of reappor-
tionment it is because the representa-
ton of the three larger cities
would naturally be greatly increased.
There has grown up in the legislature,
especially during recent years, strong
alliance of the representatives. of the
cities. They have combined to Sc
cure the passage of measures special.
ly designed to benefit the large cities.
By means of that combination the tri-
State delegation has dominated the
legislature. That constitutes the real
menace of reapportionment. It's bad
enough the way it is. How much more
will there be danger of legislation
which discriminates in favor of the
cities and against the country if the
representation of the cities is dispro-
portionately increased? There is lit
tie doubt that, in the matter of freight
rates for instance, the country towns
of Minnesota would long ago have had
a square deal if it were not 80 mani
testify to the advantage of st. Paul and
Minneapolis that the railroad rates
should discriminate in their favor.
From these discriminating rates Fer
gus Falls, Crookston and Alexandria
to the north have suffered as much as
Faribault, Sleepy Eye, New Ulm,
Blue Earth, Austin and Albert Lea to
the south.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
Notice.

The annual meeting of Summit
Cemetery Association will be held on
March sth 1910 at 10 a. M, in the
.svens County Bank.
d. T. WHEATON,
Secretary.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

He continued: "Governor Eberhart's
position is absolutely untenable. He
has been ready and willing to tell the
people where he stands on almost
every question, from the Sunday
school to conserving the stumps of
northern Minnesota. But he viii not
tell where he stands on county option,
because, he says, it is legislative
question. So is conservation, for that
matter. Just the other day, in
Bsmidji, he gave out a strong inter-
view in favor of reapportionment, and
pledged his help to get help for nor
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25
COMPETITION ON
STONE LIMITED
TO BUILD NEW STATE
PRISON.
Preference to Quarries Owned
by Politicians Simpson after
State Express Rates and Sund-
berg after Interstate Rates
Reapportionment - Eberhart
and County Option.

st. Paul, February 22.-There has
recently been some nosing into the
provisions of the specifications for the
new State prison, whose cost to the
State is ultimately to be between two
or three million dollars. 1t is said to
have been ascertained that under the
original specifications there was but
one quarry in the State that could
furnish some of the stone. That is
the Widel company, located at
Mankato, in which some prominent
State politicians aae known to be in
terested. When this matter was
brought to the attention of the board
of control it was decided to make the
provision more general, but in the
meantime part of the structure had
been completed with the stone in
question, and naturally uniformity
will be desired.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

Preference in buildings of this char
acter is said to have been given stone,
from the Mankato and Kasota quar-
ries. There are also said to have been
provisions with regard to the brick
which would limit competition. That
more has not been heard of these is
said to be due to an understanding
among the stone men which affects
prices and mutual accommodations
1t is known at least that at one time
there was considerable excitement in
the offices of the representatives of
some of the quarries, as, for instance,
that which produces Kettle River
sandstone, but that after number
of whispered conferences it was de-
cided to give nothing out. just the
same the contract is big one, the sit
uation is isolated, and little public
ity with regard to it will do no harm.
The fact that Charming Seabury could
get away with that claim of his in the
face of the whole State capitol force
indicates that there are no executive
quarters which may not be safely
watched.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

Attorney General Simpson is widely
commended for his action in laying
before the railroad and warehouse
commissioners the complaint against
the express companies operating in
this State. In that complaint it is
alleged that the rates are wrong in
every respect in which rates could be
at fault. They are exorbitant, dis
criminatory, both as to localities and
as to persons, and much more to the
same purpose. Mr.. Simpson hascalled
upon the railroad and warehouse COM
mission to investigate, which no doubt
it will do in good time.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

Governor Eberhart has been asked
and has consented to welcome the del
egates to the county option conven-
ton to be held here in March. His
references to the subject quote with
out comment:
81 am in sympathy with measures
for the proper regulation of the liquor
traffic." said Governor Eberhart, "and
shall say so if have the opportun-
ity to speak before the county option
meeting. 1t is hardly necessary for
me to make such a statement, as my
legislative record shows where I stand
better than any profession can make,
I always stood for reform in liquor
legislation.
"My position now, think, does not
permit me to say that I am for or
against county option, for two reasons.
In the first place, have no right to
dictate what position the Republican
party shall take in the coming cam
paign. If 1 declared myself it would
commit the party, in case I should be
nominated. The second reason is that
county option is legislative question,
I have tried and shall try to keep my
course as an executive from trespass-
ing upon the legislative Or judicial
branches of the State government. The
settlement of this question lies with
the legislature.
GAS say, it is purely legislative
question, and if the legislature passes
such an act while am I governor, I
shall take it as the voice of the peo-
pie. No governor could refuse to sign
such bill passed after a legislative
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

Meanwhile an attack is being made
on express rates in another quarter.
Senator Sundberg complains of the
rates between States as well as the
local rates, and is prosecuting his COM
plant before the interstate commerce
commission in person and through his
attorney, James A. Manahan. Mr..
Sundberg has recently made trip to
New York on this errand, and has laid
before the commission interesting evil
dence. one Of whose effects is to show
that in the west we pay higher express
rates than they do in the east. Sem
ator Sundberg has made great sacri-
fees in this matter to fight the peo-
pIe's battles. He seems to be 'one of
the few public men il the State who
appreciate the vital Importance to the
States prosperity of its transportation
rates, and who is ready to give his
time and means in the effort to Sc
cure justice and square deal.
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

That is to say, there is no comment
I care to make on what the governor
here says. For the information of
my readers quote Mr.. Youngdahl of
the Anti-SaIoon league as to bis view
of the governors attitude:
"Governor Eberhart's statement on
county option" said Mr.. YoungdahI,
"only makes clear what we have
known for long time, that he is hos
tile to our cause and is backed by the
interests we are fighting. Unless he
changes front before our convention
on March 2, some other candidate will
be indorsed and we will go on record
as opposed to Governor Eberhart's
election"
Morris tribune., 1910-02-25

At the conservation convention at
Remidji this week good deal was
made of the fact and it certainly is
fact that the northern part of the
State is inadequately represented in
the legislature. In the matter of re-
apportionment the people of the nor
thern counties have real grievance,
due think more to the peoples re-
presentatiyes than to the people them
selves. There is no possible scheme of
fair reapportionnent which does not
contemplate the reduction of senatorial
and legislative districts in southern
Minnesota. The sitting member ma
turally and inc vitably looks upon this