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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07


which are to participate in these camps
will derive the experiences which would he
their lot If they took the field in the pres
ence Of an enemy.
The infantry officers who have been gIv-
ing attention during the past year TO
the equipment and apparel of the foot
soldier, have been much impressed with a
new type OF shoe, which is the subject OF
report received by the surgeon general OF
the army from British military sources
The new shoe appears to obviate some of
the difficulties which arise from breaking
in new shoes while soldiers are on a cam
paign. BY the arrangement a soldier NAV
re-sole and heel his own shoes. The new
type has four soles. The outer and middle
soles are constructed OF compressed and
specially treated leather. The outer sole Is
removable and may be easily attached
The heels are also interchangeable and are
constructed of two stout layers of spe-
cially treated leather compressed at a
pressure Of 10000 pounds to the square
inch The expert who makes the comment
on this subject says; When we consider
| the large number OF people who wear their
heels down unevenly, the advantage OF be-
ing able to shift them from one boot to the
other, as to insure their being worn
| down evenly, is obvious. The uppers OF
these boots are also treated by a special
process which makes them extraordinarily
soft and flexible, and also absolutely
waterproof and what is still more remark
able, no amount of soaking in water makes
them lose their flexibilty on subsequent
drying, even before a fire.
this week an interesting question sub
mitted from the United States military
prison at Fort Leavenworth. Sums OF
money Of IS and S. respectively, were
taken from two members of the prison
guard, being ~eceived by them in con-
sideration of surreptitously conveying
money to convicts. Another sum of 81 wes
taken from convict who had received it
from civilian for delivering newspapers
on the prison reservation The money was
confscated in each case and turned into
the convicts mess fund. 1t has been sug-
gested by the inspector general of the
army, who reported the facts, that a rule
could be added to the prison regulations
i to authorize such action. The men have
been punished in the regular way and II
is held by the War department that the
confiscation and disposition of the n oney
was unauthorized Dy law. 1t will be
necessary, therefore, to return the money
to the men fIcm whom 1t was taken. The
commandant of the prison has ample au-
thority to punish prisoners for infractions
of the rule in regard to the unauthorized
receipt of money and he has full authority
to take into his custody and hold for the
convicts benefit fund any money which
he may receive while in prison from any
source is held that the money was thu
property of the soldier from whom 1t was
taken. Were it not for such ownership, II
would not be possible to dispose of 1t in the
manner reported,
The unusual circumstances attending tn
treatment IN the last illness OF Major Ed
ward Chynoweth, Seventeenth infantry
who died at Fort Mcpherson. Ga, has re
.,,t,ad On rho decentralization nv the aAcre
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

Despite the fact that the War depart
ment has adopted and promulgated a policy
which places the joint army and militia
maneuver camps of this year on a very
practical basis, with the minimum amount
or construction at these places, numerous
requests are being received In Washing
ton from the army quartermasters in
charge Of camp construction. II is quite
evident that the expense in that particular
viii be only slightly less than it has been
in previous years and It will still be within
the restrictions imposed by the secretary
OF war. who desires that the camp shall
approach as nearly as possible the condl-
tons which would prevail in the field in
time or war. with an absence of what may
be called camp comforts and only such con-
Veniences as are necessary contributions to
camp sanitation and the protection OF the
health of the troops. The officers who are
al work on the program of exercises will
observe the injunction Of the secretary of
war to have everything on a work a day
basis BY this means the militia commands
which are to participate In these camps
VIII derive the experiences which would be
their lot II they took the field in the pres
ence of an enemy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

Little Brother (who has just been given
some candy)-If l were YOU. l shouldn't
take sister yachting this afternoon.
Arden Suitor-Why do you say that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

Entered at Omaha postoffies as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

britannia was ruling the waves.
"wonder he didn't tell me to walkeo,
EN- or get off EN-" she remarked
Herewith she felt she had escaped the
worst.-New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

mother this morning that she feared she'd
have to throw you er.-Lippincbtts Mag
aslne.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

Nodd-Mourn for me. old man. 7 mar.
ried a woman with absolutely no sense of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

VICTOR RosEwATER, EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

Todd-Thats nothing to my cross
Nodd-What's that?
Todd-My wife has one.-Life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-07

Houston-How do you suppose the
Egyptians managed to get the pyramids
where they are2
Muiberry-Oh. their congressman prob
ably ranked them-Puck
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10

ing of me for a good lawyer VINO could
give him a straight talk"
81 am not at present"-Steele expert
enced a of grim humor-'looking
for new clients"
well, l thought I'd be mentioning
the matter, sir. You see, he's been out
of old England for a long time and
was going away again, when wot
should he suddenly hear but that his
old woman that "A died and left a
few hundred pounds or so-enough to
start a nice little pub for him and me
to %run-only it's in the hands of a trus-
tee, who is waiting for him to APPEAR
and claim it." zero.
You say he mas been out q pashgS
land? John Steele stopped. How
long?"
"A good many Years. There was
one or two little matters ag'in him
when he left home. so he wanted to see
a lawyer and find out. in any case.
how he could get his money with
OUT
"The law getting hold of him.
What is his name?"
Tom Rogers"
The blood surged to Steele's temples.
You can give me this Tom Rogers
address, He could barely control his
voice in his agitation.
81. sir-you see, l can't quite do
that, for Toms laying low, you under
stand. But If you would let him call
around quiet-like on you
ION me?" Steele spoke slowly. 81
hardly think the case will prove suffi-
GENTLY attractive The proprietor
stepped in. Steele took the change
that was laid on the table. leaving a
half crown, which he indicated that
Dandy Joe could appropriate.
Better not think of going now, sir"
the proprietor said to John Steele.
"Never saw anything like it the way
the fog has t~hickened."
Dandy Joe stepped toward the door.
"Tm going to have a try"
John Steele waited a moment, then
with a perfunctory nod walked quietly
to the front door. He looked in the
direction his late companion had turn
ed. His figure was just discernible.
In a moment it would have been swal-
lowed by the fog. when quickly John
Steele walked after him.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10
Continued next week
THE BLACK BASS.
Mysterious Habits Of the Fish That
Puzzle the Naturalist.

Mysterious Habits Of the Fish That
Puzzle the Naturalist.
Why the black bass bites ON one day
and refuses every bait the next; why
he takes helgramites and only he'll
GRANTEES on Monday. grasshoppers OH
Tuesday and frogs on Wednesday;
why he bites only on dark days for a
fortnight and then shifts his biting
humor to days bright and breezy; why
you find him today on sandy bottom
and tomorrow on mud and the day
after on the rocks. are battling traits
of the bass that relate merely to his
sporting relations with the angler.
But there are other mysteries that
puzzle the naturalist and Dear on the
organic life of the fish.
Up in Maine are two bass rivers not
far apart. In one the fish run often
to four. even to FIVE. pounds: IL the
other rarely above . pound and a half.
In n Of the largest iakes &C NeW
Hampshire the Writer'S score Tor a
whole season once ran up to 39S fish.
Food was evidently abundant for the
bass were chunky and the viscarea
thick with fatty tissues. Yet the post
norton showed in the stomach only
glutinous. unacceptable white mat
ter. and the largest bass of the whole
season drew the scales at but a pound
and three-quarters. What did those
bass live on. and why didn't they grow
bigger? Again. in the uplands of JON
necticut are two large lakes some eight
miles apart. In the one bass are Of
ten caught in winter Ice fishing; In
the other lake almost never In winter,
though in its open summer waters
bass fishing is the better. Remember
ing that the bass are supposed to hi
bernate and In fairly deep waters.
would not that fact argue in the late
season darker outward hues and deep
er bronzes? Yet the head of a large
bass hatchery has observed a silvery
change of the bass at the approach of
winter when his habit and habitat
would imply the exact reverse. Such
are a few of the anatomical enigmas
of the black bass that make him and
his p%aradoxes an interesting study for
that open minded angler who blends
the naturali t with the sportsman
Golfers Weekly.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10

'The trapsm The other fellows
face became e~ontorted. you mean
that YOU
evil give you up for that little job
unless
For answer the maj launched his
huge body forward. with fierce swing
ing fists. He beat, rushed. strove to
close. His opponents 1.-THE body evaG-
ed a clutch that might have ended the
contest.
The other came at him. muttering.
The mill was unduly %prolonging itself.
He would end it. Ills fist struck at
that face so elusive, but crashed
against the wall. Like a fash Steele's
arm lifted. The great form staggered
aud fell.
Quickly. however. il rose, and the
battle was resumed. John Steele's
every muscle ached. His shoulder was
bleeding anew. The need for acting
quickly. if he should hope to conquer.
pressed on him. Fortunately, Rogers
in his blind rage was fighting wildly.
John Steele endured blow after blow;
tueI, lbs tuIOu6u a lutsL, liz louhu at
length the opening he sought-an in
stant's opportunity on which all de-
pended.
Every fiber of his physical being re
sponded. He threw himself forward.
The weight of his body. the force of a
eliminating impetus, vent into his
fist. 1t hit heavily full on the point
of the chin beneath the brutal mouth.
Tom Rogers head shot back as if he
had received the blow of a hammer.
and he threw up his arms. This time
he lay where he struck the ground.
John Steele swayed. With an effort
he sustained himself, Was it over?
The PROSTATE man did stir now. He
groaned. John Steele touched him
with his foot.
Get up he said.
John Steele went to the stand. picked
up his revolver and then sat down
at a table. You're as foul a fighter
as you ever were." he said %contenptu-
ously.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10
EIihu Yale's Grave.

Elihu Yale. from whom the college
in New Haven took its name. sleeps in
the graveyard at Wrexham church,
neal Chester. England. The following
inscription restored some years ago
by the council of Yale) is to be found
on one side of his tombstone:
Born in America, in Europe bred. in At
RIGA travelled, in Asia wed,
Where long he lived and thrived; In Lon
don dead.
Much good, some i'll. he did. so hope al's
even
And that his soul through mercy's one
to heaven
Boston Globe.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10

step-did he remember even hiatt
How paltry details stood out! The
earthen floor still drowned the sound
of footsteps. The narrow hall took
the same turns.
\ slant of light like a sword, from
the crack of a door. cleaned on the
dark floor before him. He stepped
toward it. The low sound of mems
tones could be heard-Joe's; a strange
voice, no, a familiar one. that caused
the listeners every fiber to vibrate.
And what did you say when he
pumped you for the cote?'
THAT you would rather call on him.
"And then he cared nought for the
job? You're sure"-anxiously-''he
wasn't playing to find outY'
The other answered loosely and
walked away. A door closed behind
him. For a time the stiffness remain
ed unbroken. Then a low rattle. as
Of dice on a table. caused John Steele
to glance through a creyice. What
he saw seemed to decide him to act
quickly. He lifted a latch and step
ped in. AS he did so a huge man with
red hair sprang to HE feet. From one
great hand the dice fell to the floor.
His shaggy jowl dropped. Casting
over his shoulder the swift glance of
an %entrapped animal, he seemed about
to leap backward to escape by a rear
entrance when the voice of the in
truder arrested his purpose, m
tarily held him.
"Oh. I'm alone! There are no police
outside" He spoke in the dialect of
the pickpurse and magsman. To
prove it. John Steele stopped and lock-
ed the door.
The small bloodshot eyes lighted
with wonder. The heavy british jaws
began to harden. "Alone?"
The other tossed the key. 1t fell at
the mans feet. John Steele walked
over to the opposite door and shot a
heavy bolt there. Looks as If it
would hold" he said in thieves argot
as he turned around.
care We a gaby?" The red headed
giant stared ominously at him.
ION the contrary" coolly, Il know
very well what | am doing
A question interlarded with oaths
burst from the others throat. John
Steele regarded the man quietly. II
should think it apparent what |
want" he answered. As he spoke
he sat down. 1T is YOU" bending his
bright. resolute eyes on the other.
"And you've come alone?" He drew
up his ponderous form.
John Steele smiled. II assure you l
welcomed the opportunity"
do you know what | am going to
do to your
81 haven't any curiosity" still cling
ing to thieves jargon or st. Giles
Greek. but I'm sure you won't play
me the trick you did the last time |
saw you"
The fellow shot his head near.
You're the swell cove who wanted
to palaver that night when
"You tried to rob me- John Steele
laughed. DO you know the penalty
for attempting that game. Tom Rog-
ers. alias Tom-o'-the-Road. alias
The man fell back. who are you I?
~ "a 49, -o41
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10
In a Bad Way.

A teacher in an elementary school at
Graz, Austria, received a letter from
a mother who explained that she had
beer dangerously i'll with atheism and
rheumatism and had kept her little
girl at home to nurse her.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10
a Native Interpretation.

"TelI me" said an inquiring English
man of an American friend, what is
the significance of the eagle shown on
your moneyT
at is an emblem of its swift flight"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10
Tho obieot.

Rich Uncle Ebenezer-So you are
named after me, are you? Small
Nephew-Yes: ma said it was too bad,
but we needed the money.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10

Have a purpose in life and, having
it. throw such strength of mind and
muscle into your work as God has CIV
en- you.-Carlyle.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10

"John Steele"
sJohn Steele?" The bloodshot eyes
became slightly THE -
Then you used him." indicating saw
agely the entrance at the back. ''for
a duck to uncover? I'll burke you for
that"
John Steele did not stir. "How7
With the lead orr
The fellow lifted his hairy fists
''Those are all p
''In that CASE Steele took the weap-
on on which his hand had rested from
his pocket. and, rising with alacrity,
he placed 1t on a rickety stand behind
him-'tyou have me a little outclassed.
About seventeen stone. | should take
it. / barely turn thirteen myself.
However" tossing his oat in the cor
ner, you look a little soft-hardly up
to what you were when you got the
belt for the heavyweight champion
ship. Do you remember? The Frisco
Pet went against you, but he was only
a low, ignorant sailor and had let him
GCA4 SGT u VI AOALA- " bOoI ILL
beat him''-John Steele's eyes glitter
ed; he touched the other on the arm
though he fought seventeen good
rounds. You stamped the heart out
of him, Tom!'
The red headed giants arms fell to
his side. How do YOU
Il was there!" An odd smile cross
ed Steele's determined lips. Lost a
little money on that battle. Recall the
fourteenth round? He nearly had
you. but you played safe in the fif-
teenth, and then-you sent him down
down" John Steele's voice died
away. 1T was a long time before he
got up" he added, almost absently.
"You know all that?"
"And all the rest!'
"See here, what's your little game?
Straight now, quick! You come here
without the police. WhyP
John Steele's reply was to the point.
He stated exactly what he wanted
and what he meant that the other
should give him. AS the fellow heard
he breathed harder. He held himself
In with difficulty.
"And so that's what you've come for,
mister?" he said, a hoarse guffaw fall
ing from the coarse lips. John Steele
answered quietly. And you think
there is any chance of your getting
it? May l be asking" with an evil
grin. "how you expect to make me,
Tom Rogers" bringing down his great
fist, "do your bidding?"
I'm the first place, by assuring you
no harm shall come to you. 1t is in
my power to avert that in case you
comply. In the second place, you
will be given enough sovereigns to-
"Quids, Ell? Let me have sight of
them, mister. We might talk better"
do you think I'd bring them here,
Tom-o'-the-Road No. mol" b~rusquely.
'gThat settles it."
"In giving you your choice Of doing
what 1 ask or of being turned over to
the traps"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1910-06-10
CHAPTER XIV.
THE FOG.

dense veil overhanging the
city. while favorable to John
Steele in some respects, les
caninu for tho tipao h;c a.,,n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-30

Capt. Boaardus agar HTS the BULLS ey.
This world famous rifle snot who
holds the champions nip record Of 100
pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is
living at Lincoln, ILL., Recently inter.
viewed. he says:-'I suffered a long
time with .dney and blade. trouble
and used several vel known kidney
medicines, all Of which gave me no
relief until started taking Foley Kid.
ney Pills. Before used Foley Kidney
Pills had severe backaches and pains
in my kidneys with suppression anu a
cloudy voiding On arising In lae
morning | would get dull headache ].
Now / have taken three bottles 81
Foley Kidney Pills and feel 100 per
cent better. l am never bothered
with my kidneys or bladder and again
fee like my own self" Wilkinson &
Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-30
HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea

is scientific blend of Natures own
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The remarkable success of Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea is due to
the fact that it is a perfect remedy
for ALL mankind; and what it has
done for others it can hardly fail to do
for you.
Get package of HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea from your druggist. today. Each package
contains enough to make los cups Of health
Tea, and costs only 25c.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets contain
the concentrated essence OF the herbs roots leaves
and seeds that are used to make the Tea, and are
convenient Tablet form. for travellers and busy
peoDle-35c box.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-30
White China for Decorating.


AS ! left the room they arose again
to bid me goodbye with .sAdois, Sen
orita.' and the teacher escorted me
to the front door of the building and
bowed me out with a 'muchas gra-
cias."
When passed the window OF an
other room l saw the girls standing
in line around the room and heard
them studying ~. That is, they were
all reading the lesson at the same
time, but each at her own rate and
with her own infection. l could hear
them a half block away; also a boys
school across the street; and pri.
mary school down on the next corner.
said to myself, Il wonder if they
ever really learn anything? QUEEN
sabe?"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-30
TEACHING SCHOOL
IN old MEXICO
Miss Emma Norman In Writing to
Relatives in This city Tells
of Some Interesting
Experiences.
LOCATED IN ooL1MA
Flourishing Town of 10000 is Where
Former keokuk Girl is En-.
gagged in Teaching
English.

Miss Emma Norman, Keokuk girl
Is enjoying a pleasant life in OLD
Mexico as school teacher. The sew
enth of last July, Miss Norman. 8
graduate of the Keokuk high school
left Keokuk for the sunny south. the
city of Colima in the state by the
same name in the southwest part OF
Mexico
- oolima a typical old Spanish city OF
1oooo souls, is bustling CITY whore
MISS Norman started teaching as a
private tutor but more recentlv has
sot1en into the public schools al.
though still having number of nr,v.
ate scholars. Her work is teachine
Ensilsh in the girls high school nj
GONNA and in letter written homo
sne tells in very entertaining man
'ner OF her teaching, of the country
and OF interesting experiences This
FORMER Keokuk young woman has 70
say:
Since coming to this s1and of Man
ana ] have had many interesting az.
perlences, the most novel of them ha.
lng my first dav In the public school
zen weeks of life among these easy
going people had accustomed mo IN
some measure to lack of punctuality
ana the prevailing habit of putting
pleasure before work and convenience
ABOVE duty: but l still had an idea
mat schools. whether in the Trn;ted
states or Mexico, were governed nv
some sort of system. One learns not
TO be surprised at ANYTHING here. only
TO be ready to change ones mind
lWo months before school opened
] apr'ied for the position of teacher of
Eagi1sh in the girls high schoo, and
received Favorable answer. verbally
But # was not until two weeks after
school started that I received nv
written certificate from the governor
who makes all appointments of teach.
ers
| was told that school began al two
O'Clock in the afternoon and that the
English class was to be the first
hour of the session. Accordingly
presented myself at the school door
a las dos, en- punto' and was greet
ed bv number of girls who inform
ed me that as vet none of the teach
ers had arrived While / waited 7
looked around little to get nv bear
ings.
The school building is on the same
plan as all other houses in Colima.
there being but one style of archi-
lecture, outside of the churches. Up
on entering the school. 1 stood in a
large open court or "patie', in the
center of which was fountain. and
In one corner, a cocoa palm. On the
residences, these patios are always
filled with beautiful plants and flow
ers, with sometimes a vine climbing
to the roof and encircling the upper
edge of the patio) Around the patio
Is corridor with large pillars sun
porting the roof. The rooms open off
the corridor and are furnished much
like the old style of commoner Amer