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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12
G=Ao Little Girls Roorne

at Little Rock, Ark. the last of June, will
make plea for one style Of point writing
Tor universal use, many styles causes
confusion and is detriment to the blind
students. He will introduce the following
resolutions:
Whereas. There are three or more tactiie
systems of writing for the blind in the
time and adding to the hardships of those
whose pathway through life ought to be
smoothed; be 1t :
Resolved by the American Association OF
Instructors of the Blind, That we favor
the adoption of one system and pledge our
efforts toward this end, and that we favor
the Following plan as means toward this
end:
First, That we respectfully invite the
United States commissioner of education
TO appoint committee of three disinter-
ested persons to examine into the relative
merits of various tactile systems and to
recommend one of these for general adop-
Second. That we pledge ourselves, without
regard to our personal opinion to adopt the
system for our respective schools, that is
deemed best by this committee
Third. That we shall do all in our
power to urge upon congress the subsidiz-
ing of that system favorably reported upon
and no other.
The work done at this institution is equiv
alent to four years in the modern high
school, or equivalent to the first twelve
years of child's school life, and prepares
the pupil to enter the state university,
which many have done. Reading is learned
from letters raised up on the surface of
the paper, and the boys and girls learn
to read very readily with their finger tips
The industrial department is under the
management of Clark Bruce and Effie B.
Campbell Prof. Bruce having been con-
nected with the institution for twenty-five
years and Miss Campbell for twenty years.
The Nebraska School for the Blind af-
fOrds Industrial education to it's pupils
which is of great value to them. as it fits
them for places of usefulness in the world.
This training is commenced in the primary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12
Short Stories of 20. Henry"

the big magazines was handed a note, in
his sanctum, by a messenger who waited
for an answer. The editor read. it, laughed
and said: Its sgd Porter-up to his old
tricks" The note was to the effect: Please
send me s25, / invited man to dine. with
me and thought he'd pay. From the looks
of him 1 don't think he willard / can't.
o. Henry" The money was sent The
writer could have anything he wanted
and almost any price for his stories-so
well was he liked and SO great the demand
for his work.
Mr.. Hall, who, when editor of Ainslee's',
told o. Henry that II he would come to
New York he would pay him 1890 for
twelve short stories per annum said yes
terday that the humorists regular price ut
the time of his death was % cents a word.
lie was careless about money though, the
editor added, and frequently they would
give him a check for $1,000 and tell him to
write them story. This means that o.
Henry was among the four or five highest
paid writer's of his time.
He had brass bowl in his room" said
Mr.. Hall into which he used 10 pitch
coins for the fun of the game. He would
get over on the other side of the room and
see how many coins he could land in the
vessel. This gave him so much enjoyment
that the bowl was kept pretty full. and
whenever he felt the need OF funds he
would help himself from it,
Porter was interviewed only three times
In one instance. the interviewer said he
had to follow the author for fifteen days
before he could make him tell anything
about himself. and then the details were
scant.
within OF the writer was to leave his
apartment at O'Clock in the morning and
sit with the homeless ones in Madison
Square until dawn-New York Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

linen and towels. besides quilts and COM
forts. The knitting Of shawls and many
other beautiful and useful articles is an
important part of the training. The cook
ing class also affords an opportunity for
many practical lessons along the line Of
housekeeping, as the girls are provided
with a kitchen and are expected to do all
the work necessary to keep 1t in perfect
order. Here they learn to prepare the va
rlous articles of food and some of the
girls become excellent breadmakers, and
when they return to their homes they are
able to take entire charge Of the family
baking. In a few cases they are earning
living by baking for other families, as
well as at home, and so are rendering val
liable service in that much-needed sphere,
the home
The advanced literary department is
under the supervision of Prof. E. c. Cook
and Miss Mary French Morton and the
grammar grade is in charge OF Miss Jennie
e. Johnson. Prof. Cook has taught in
this institute cOnsecutively for twenty
three years, having been student here
thrty-four years ago, While the manage
ment changes with political administrations
the teaching faculty remains practically the
same The course offered in the literary
department is practically the same as that
of the ordinary twelve-grade school. The
same text books on language, literature
history. science and mathematics reprinted
IN tangible characters consisting of groups
of embossed points are easily read with
trained and sensitive fingers and readily
mastered with alert ana eager brains. PEN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12
High Flyers.

The two asronauts. Forbes and Yates who
reached height of 5000 feet in their bal
loon, complain that above 1900 feet they
suffered greatly for lack OF oxygen. The
rapid ascent TO the extreme height gave
the aeronauts no opportunity of becoming
acclimated. The record balloon ascent for
height was that OF September 8, 1862, when
Messrs Coxwell and Glaisner assembled TO a
height OF 5000 feet above WolNerhampton.
England. on April IS 1876. NJ Tissandlier.
with two companions, rose TO a height OF
about five and one-third miles above Paris;
NJ Tissandler was the sole survivor, his
fellow passengers perfshlns in mldair. On
March a. 1898 an empty balloon was sent
up from Paris with a self-regstering ba-
rometer, and a height Of g. $50 feet was re-
corded. Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

~ Porter worked on the Houston
Post in Texas for year, and
it was in New Orleans he
bs7ISSlNYs adopted his pen name. lie
NsszAS9J and several friends went to
Mardi Gras ball in the south
ern city, and Porter scanned the list
of those present. He marked all the
Henris with pencil and found there were
more of them than of any other name.
Then he read the list for the next popular
name and found it was Oliver. When he
decided on the name, he first thought 1t
should be oliver Henri, but ultimately de-
cided on o. Henry. That was seventeen
years ago.
He was of a reserved temperament and
did not Ike to have many acquaintance.
He found one day q friend had written
story for a magazine and heard it was
accepted. Forthwith he said: IL he can
do that, 1 certainly am able to do it," His
first story was paid for, but Porter said
he never saw it in print In years that
followed magazine editors We're glad to
pay Porter in advance for his work, and
he received an average of % cents word.
All his work was done on common yellow
paper and In pencil. When he was at
work, he would sit for hours without touch
ing the paper with the pencil then sud
denly his ideals formed and he would write
with great rapidity. Griffith said the
author had been known to turn out four
short stories, averaging 5000 words in one
week.
He was reckless in spending money, and
frequently gave elevator boys and bell boys
s. and $40 notes.
But he wasn't easy" despite his finan-
cIal regardlessness. His friends recently
narrated an iDcident showing the mans
shrewdness. magazine noted for SLOW
pay" they said, contracted with him for
a three-part story, for which he was to re-
ceive $500. lie got a $500 advance be-
fore starting the work, and when he turned
in the second installment Cnone Of It has
been printed YETI got $500 more, and asked
for the third $500 as an advance before
finishing the tale. The editor in an effort
to save money, apparently, declared that,
after all, the story didn't appear to be
worth more than S1,OOO-thls when he had
the two lnstallments in his office.
"All right" said o. Henry won't
write the third one then" And he didn't.
He laughed at the editor. wen then, ."
said the latter. I'm run the two parts and
then let our readers have guessing con-
test as to how the story ends-and put up,
perhaps a $500 prize TO the winner" For
a moment the author thought he was out
wtted. Then he said; Go ahead-and III
win the prize" He intended to win Il, too
only few days ago the editor Of one OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

of talented musical boys and girls among
the blind, is no greater than the percent
age among the seeing and the work re-
quired to succeed is harder, The average
attendant of a I"muslcal' at the School for
the Blind listens with admiration and won
der at a well finished vocal or instrument
tai solo, but has not the slightest idea
of the immense labor connected Herewith
on the part of both the teacher and the
pupil There are in this state number
of successful music teachers and perfor-
mers who graduated from this school, and
those who have not entered the profession
have acquired accomplishments which
mean everlasting Joy to themselves and
their friends.
In addition to instrumental or vocal in
struction the advanced pupils study, the
DRY, harmony and history of music.
The state of Nebraska has been very
liberal with the music department of the
School for the Blind in the matter of fur
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

grades and continued systematically
blind child enters school without having
been taught to use his hands at all. In
sucn cases the work with beads Is of great
value, as it at once awakens his interest.
He is pleased to know that he is making
some article which he can send home to his
friends. He is encouraged to try tc use
his fingers and ne learns to count the w.
rious groups of beads and learns the shape
of the various objects made The work
with raffia is the next step in his progress,
as it presents other difficulties to be mas
tered. Then the boys are ready for the
work in netting With this they make
hamInocks and nets for horses and for
these they find ready sale AS the boys
grow larger and stronger broom making
and weaving of rag carpets and rugs Is
taken up. l-- '.-.i- -s-ss
But by far the most lucrative trade which
the boys and young men learn is piano
tuning. A young man with ear adapted
for this work and possessing some me-
chanical ability finds himself less handi-
capped on account OF his lack of sight in
this line of work tnan in any other. Here
he can compete more successfully than
elsewhere with his brother who possesses
sight. Many Of the graduates from the
tuning department are now earning COM
Portable living for themselves and those
dependent upon them. They are gradually
overcoming the prejudice against them by
proving to the public that their work is
equal to the best in their line
The girls are taught plain sewing, mend
ing and darnng. Some Of the girls become
expert in the use of the sewing machine
and they make many articles used in the
house. such as sheets. pillow slips, table
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

Wolf and Miss Jessie limerick. 1t is sub
divided intb three divisions. orchestra and
band. piano and organ. and voice. The
benefits derived by pupils from this depart
ment measure up fully to the final achieve
ments OF any section OF the school. Here
talented boys and girls under the direction
of competent instructors may be fitted to
become successful teachers of music, or
If artistically inclined. can receive all the
necessary training required as competent
vocalists. There are many erroneous i'm
pressions as to the manner in which the
blind acquire a musical education, chief
among which is the idea of learning by
ear As learning by ear has no place in
any civilized school, it will not be neces-
sary to say anything about that barbarous
method of learning music. suffice II TO say
that music is taught here exactly the same
as in any conservatory of music. The
teacher dictates from the printed copy,
which is written down by the pupil in the
point system and memorized.
The courses prescribed in the various
sections of the music department are iden-
teal with those OF our best schools OF
music and no pupil is advanced until he
or she has creditably passed the previous
course The work done by advanced pupils
is OF the highest character and will fav-
orably compare with the work of seeing
pupils OF the same grade. The proof OF
this statement can be had by examining
the various programs given by the music
department of the School for the Blind
Il is a mistaken idea that all blind are
musical. as they are not The percentage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

manship and drawing with much OF the
laboratory work in science, where sight Is
absolutely indispensable, are. Of course,
- Sible. Maps in geography and dia-
grams in geometry are carved or printed
in relief and thus become available through
the sense of touch. In mathematics, with
no blackboard and very inadequate slate
facilities, practically all the operations are
performed mentally and so retentiVe does
the memory become that the most diff
cult problems given in public school text
books are solved without a pencil. In listen
student is, of course, at no disadvantage.
Facility in the use of the ordinary type
writer enables him to put his thoughts into
black and white with rapidity and accur-
acy while his SLATE and stilus," simple
device for embossing points on heavy paper,
enables him to write in tangible characters
such letters notes, themes, ETC., as are
intended for reading by touch. Many grad
yates from this department have received
certificates from the state university per-
hitting them to enter it's freshmen classes
without special examination, and some
have successfully availed themselves of
this opportunity, acquitting themselves
with honor, and proving that the lack Of
siSnt in itself is no bar to a literary edu-
cation.
The music department, one of the most
important of the School for the Blind is
presided over by Prof. A. Loeb, Miss Maude
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12
RY ANN1n v1o GATrs.

URROUNDED Dy many advant-
q ages, endowed with all the
senses, it is remarkable the
- number of failures found in the
average school room. Whether
- the sense of sight dulls the
other faculties and causes the pupil to be
less capable of learning is not known, but
1t Is an undisputed fact that those deprived
OF any one of the God given senses be-
comes more acute in those remaining and
devote their energies to whatever study or
vocation they seem best adapted in such
a manner that they far excel the majority
or those enjoying all their powers.
The Nebraska School for the Blind. 10.
Gated at Nebraska City, has turned out
some remarkable instances OF this nature.
Having within its walls students who are
blind, frequently coupled with other mis-
fortunes, It is wonderful the work they &C.
complish and the perseverance with which
they undertake the most difficult task.
without an education these persons would
be comparatively helpless, cropping their
way through life, and in most cases sad
objects OF pity and public charity, depend
ent upon relatives or becoming inmates of
state institutions for paupers
AS tar back as the year 1888 an inn
keeper conceived the idea of educating the
blind. For" said he 'If they can tell
one piece of money from another why
cannot they learn to tell from G in
music or A from F in orthography. pro-
Vided they are rendered palpable to tho
touch" And from that time the education
or the blind started in a crude manner
improving from time to time, though not
with the rapidity that other schools have
advanced, until today we have a system
whereby the blind are educated along
common branches and technical lines OF
science. music, literature and Industry in
manner which permits them to compete
with and often excelling those having the
advantage of sight
This school Is conducted at the expense
of the state. Each taxpayer contributes
his mite and 1t is free to all persons
eligible to entrance, the only expense to
the pupil being clothing and transportation,
as board, physician and nurses are fur
nished free. 1t is not necessary that a
person be entirely blind Jas is supposed
by many, to entitle himIto an education in
this institution. A person with defective
eyesight which will not permit him to
study In other schools may enter the school
at Nebraska City. :
1t was in the year 1915 that the legislature
made the appropriation with which to build
and equip the School for the Blind at Ne.
Braska City. Four styles of writing arr
I'm use in the various schools for the blind
throughout the world, viz: Roman, Boston
or Line letter, New York point, American
Braille and English Braille. The New Yorl
point is the style used in this school
Superintendent Abbott, who will attend the
national convention Of schools for the blind
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

Surrounded by swarm of bees which
covered her and her horse from head TO
foot, Mrs Kendall Adkins of Bennums,
Della, managed to keep quiet and escaped
without a sting.
She was driving TO Georgetown, when
the bees swarmed from a tree near the
road and covered horse, buggy and woman.
Tho frightened woman remembered that
she had heard II person held their
breath bee could not sting and SO for a
few moments she remained with almost
bursting lungs until the bees fled off and
swarmed again the other side of the
road.
She almost tainted after the experience
and 1t was some time before she recov-
cred. Neither the woman nor the horse
received a single sting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

institution for the corresponding six
months during the last ten years has been
as follows: 1901, s206.79; 1902, $685.; 1905
$2O7 O5; 1901 S19O49; 1905, S1Sl65; 1906, $lSSOS;
1907, 1880; 1908, s197.SS; 1909. s222.3O; 1910,
$17611
Superintendent and Mrs. Abbott make a
daily tour OF the entire building, visiting
each room and seeing that all are in a state
OF cleanliness and perfect order Mr. Abb
bolt is a young man, who believes that it
is not necessary to grow old at heart, even
IL one must in years Mrs. Abbott is
quiet gentle, little lady, who takes per-
sonal interest in the welfare Of each girl.
Having three beautiful children of her own,
she knows the needs of those in her charge,
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and no one lacks for attention or sympathy
I'm times of sickness or trouble
The school is not apart from the city from
a social standpoint, but the young musl-
clans, especially, are much sought after by
the society and church people of the citys
while the auditorium is filled with towns
people whenever public function Is held
ence, unless the weather be too Indictment
in which event religious exercises are held
in the chapel
The campus is a lovely, restful spot whore
the pupils play and wander about without
danger OF being hurt The school has just
closed for the summer vacation There
were. two graduates this year, John Henry
Schneider, who graduated from the depart
ment of industry, and Lewis Basil Lud-
wick graduating in piano tuning.
During the closing week of school two
afternoon receptions were given, the first
to the two graduates and the second to
Mrs Bertha Jensen, one of the nurses, who
leaves June 90 for London, England, to
make her future home.
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A Fatal Joke.

Just one minute after laughing heartily
over a joke that was sprung by one of his
companions Antoine zeitvoge, IS years Of
age, of 5l6 South Bentalou street, Balti-
more, gasped slightly and expired. zeit-
vogel was visiting his friend, Michael Max
imov. on South Bruce street.
In the dining room he, with several
other men. was swapping stories zeit-
vogel had just concluded a slde-splitting
yarn and another member had stepped up
TO narrate a good one.
When he finished zeitvogel roared with
laughter. Suddenly his face became dis
colored and he gasped for breath Alarmed,
the other men jumped up to aid him. but
before they could reach him zeitvogel was
dead from heart failure
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

Gerald, baby SON of Patrick j. Fearon.
former chief clerk of the United States
land office at Crookston, Mimi. now pris-
oner In the federal penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth. kan. found, while left by
It's mother to play in the debris Of the
library drawer, misplaced government rec
ords for the charged destruction OF which
the child's father is now serving an eight
cen months sentence.
In preparation for contemplated trip
the contents OF the drawer. thought worth
less, we're cast in pile upon the floor but
= We child's pryins fingers opened some Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12
Dog saves ChIId,s Life.

ATHERINE CUMMINGS, years
old. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John l.. Cummings Of North
k4 Caldwell, n. j., was rescued
1HRkfBH from "a large drain pipe. into
60 which she had crawled and be-
come fastened. In order TO eNtrlcate the
child II was necessary to break the pipe
TO pieces. The little one was insensible
when rescued, but IL S believed that she
sustained no serious injury. 1t was through
the intelligence Of a collie dog the childs
constant oompanion. that the fact that
Catherine was In the drain pipe became
known. &TA Cummings heard the dog
barking and went outside. AS soon as the
dog saw herr he rushed toward the drain
pipe and began paving at It, Mrs Cum
mings looked in and could see her daugh-
ter's dress, but so far in that she could
not reach It. She then summoned assist
ance.
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The amputated leg OF Charles Fagley of
Logansport, Ind, which Was crushed off
when jack slipped from beneath a pair
of engine trucks in the Panhandle round
house, about two months ago, is to be
disinterred Tor the second time.
Several weeks ago Fagley complained
that the toes OF the amputated foot gave
him great pain and after suffering" for
several days, he went TO Mount Hope ceme-
terry and had the foot taken up 1t was
found that the toes had been buried in d
cramped position. Fagley Strengthened
them aud the foot was again buried.
Now Fagey is complaining of pains in
the instep Of his severed foot lie says
they are SO severe that he has been I'M
able to sleep for several nights and he has
planned TO SO to the cemetery again and
eXhume the amputated leg and ascertain
whether or not there is pressure on the
foot or something else that is causing MIN
unrest.
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Quaint Features of Life

the papers and the mothers attention be
ing attracted she found the proofs OF her
husbands innocence. which he maintained
TO the last
The missing papers were placed in the
hands OF Receiver Toupin and Register
Peteis son OF the Crookston government land
office, The papers consist of two sets OF
filings, involving valuable tracts OF land in
northern Minnesota.
Straightway, with the aid of friends, Mrs.
Fearon placed in the hands of Attorney
William e. Rowe means for action 70 Tree
her husband.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-12

HE late 20. Henry" (Sydney
Porter worked on the Houston
Post in Texas for a year, and
it was In New Orleans he
adopted his pen name. lie
and several friends went to