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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
CHARTER COMMITTEES CHOSEN
Real Estate Exchange and CONNER.
cial Club Name Representatives.
IRE TO FORMULATE PLANS
WIN Appear Before the legislature
This Winter in the Interest of
Changes In the Omaha
Charter.

With the appointment Of committees by
the Real Estate exchange and the Com
mercial club Wednesday the organization
which will appear before the Legislature
in connection with the movement for a new
charter for Omaha was completed.
The members of the city charter com
mttee of the real estate exchange are F.
ID. Wead. b. G. Hastings, J, d. Robbins,
The Commercial club has designated as
members OF its charter committee ]. E.
George John L. Kennscy, Mel Uhl
Members OF the charter committee rep
resenting the officials OF the city hall are
Mayor J. {. Dahlman. Judge Berks, ooun-
Gilman; John A. Rine, city attorney.
These nine men are to cooperate in the
formulation OF plans for revision OF the
city charter. They are to appear before
the legislature jointly.
At the meeting OF the Real Estate ex-
change Wednesday the cnarter committee
was chosen in connection with the deslgna-
ton OF members on tile public affairs com
mittec OF the exchange The three mem
bers Of the charter committee, with c. f.
Harrison and N. P. Dodge. jr., constitute
the committee on public affairs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
NEBRASKA AND IOWA PATENTS
Many NebrHsknns Rnw IOwRns Have
Secured Patents for New Con-
trivances.

Official list OF letters patent for lnvcn-
tions issued from the United States patent
office at Washington, ID. c., to inhabitants
of Iowa and Nebraska for the week end
ing December %. as reported from the Of
flee Of Willard Eddy, solicitor OF patents
and counselor In patent causes, SIS Paxton
block, Omaha, Neb.;
To Charles f. Bloom OF Brady Neb. for
trace fastener
no Jesse r. Burdick. r. r. Fulton. OF
Boulder, Colo, and b. +. Williams OF in
coin, Neh., for syringe.
To William Elliott, Il, II, Schlachter and
A. L. Tolles OF Beatrice. Neb, for draft
equalizer
no Edward A. Gamble of Hastings, Neb.,
for harness attachment
To George Gilbertson Of Bloomfield
Neb,. for cultvator.
To John q litgRn OF Nebraska City. Neb
for reinforced concrete construction.
To Roscoe G.. Gore OF TeCumseh, Neb
for aerial navigator,
To Frank l.. Hoffman Of Denison. Ia
Cor sanitary receptacle.
To John Horner OF Friend, Neb for
TO Max Lauterbach OF Omaha. Neb.. for
horse collar.
no Adam o. McNatton Of Columbus
Junction, Ia, for collar or. hame fastener.
TO John Mensen OF Remscn Ia To-
separator.
10 Otto Nelson Of ANteu, Neb for music
teaching device.
To Henry r. SieverNropp OF Davenport.
la. for twO-cycle eXplos. on engine,
To Louis W Witty OF Waterloo, Ia, FOR
combined charging and feeding device for
gasoline engines.
10 Franz j Wood OF Des MoInes. la
for driving gear for traction engines,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
GrubStake Rule
Applied to Taking
Up HOmesteads
D. Glen Beaver Makes Suggestion for
Two Men to Take the Same
Homestead.

n. Glenn Beaver, head of the homeseek-
ers' information bureau of the Burlington
lines, has a new theory In settling lands
of the west His plan is to allow two men
to take up one claim, one man working
upon the farm land and obtaining the land
and the other holding some money-earning
job in the city and supplying the necessary
funds. At the end of the time needed to
settle the land each man takes half the
land
His argument is that poor man cannot
get land, as he has not enough money to
settle 1t by himself The system which
he proposes is really the grub stake plan
employed by miners and which Is consid-
cred legal but under the present home
stead laws is Illegal in regard 10 the get
ting OF farms by this method.
I'VE need more liberal land laws in the
west" said Mr.. Deaver. I'VE have free lands
free water and free money TO build irriga-
ton systems. / used the term free money
advisedly for the reason that the reclama-
ton law provides that IS Per cent Of the
money received from the sale Of public
lands shall be turned into the reclamation
fund and our government has been selling
from 100000 to 100000 worth OF public1
lands yearly during the last several years
and will no doubt continue TO sell this much
during the next several years and II a
healthy public sentiment could be created
In the west I'm favor OF a more liberal
policy towards the homeseeker who is will
ing to live upon his land five years, it
would have the effect of relieving the
( congestion I'm the cities and somewhat
decrease the high cost Of living.
For many years 1t has been the policy
OF this government to allow two or more
persons TO form an association FOR the eN-
ploltation Of mineral lands B. this method
/ the man who has money ana the man who
has energy can combine their money and
energy and by complying with the require
/ ments OF the law, acquire title TO the land
under the mineral land laws. There Is no
/ GOOD reason why this principle should not
apply to homestead lands, whereby two
persons might jointly take homestead, one
furnishing the money for necessary i'm
movements and the other furnishing the
work TO do the improvements and raise
I the crops and when title passes each one
! get title TO half OF the homestead"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
Daniel Baum Enjoys
Eighty Birthday
Pioneer Of Iowa and Nebraska, Sur
rounded by Family and Friends,
Talks of Early Struggles.

Daniel Baum. sr. president Of the Baum
Iron Co, yesterday celebrated his SD
birthday, surrounded by his friends and
family
Mr. Baum IL one Of the early pioneers
OF Iowa and Nebra ska, coming west In
1si7 when he was but 20 years Of age. He
first settled in Burlington, Ia, where he
worked in a store for about two years,
leaving to 20 to Davenport to enter the
services Of Cook q Sargent land operators
and bankers. Ills work there led him into
making surveys for the government In
northeastern Iowa and northern Missouri.
Family business called Mr.. Baum back
home to Philadelphia for a short time,
but in 1854 he returned to Burlington and
Il was here that he married Miss Lethenia
LETTER. the daughter of Congressman
Leffler OF Virginia
After q short time Mr. Baum came
further west, locating in Fort Dodge, Ia,
at that time a frontier trading point Here
he entered the mercantile business and
was very successful. a few years later
the Burlington railway had completed its
line TO Plattsmouth. Neb., and was
planning to extend through to Kearney.
MIR. Baum took a contract to build all the
bridges through to this point, which was
done in record breaking time.
In 1875 Mr. Baum moved to Lincoln and
established the biggest hardware business
I'm the middle west which he continued
until 1855 when he came 10 Omaha and
founded the Baum Iron company, with
his two sons j. t. Baum and d. A. Baum,
Of which conn any he is still the president.
Mr.. Baum tells many very interesting
stories of tho early pioneer life. lie has
a very extensive and valuable collection
OF articles used I'm those days showing
what the settlers had to. contend with in
developing the wilderness. one of the
most interesting pieces In this collection is
q hall clock made by Mr.. Baums great
grandfather in 1867, carrying with 1t his
initials and the date, beautifully inlaid
in white wood against the richly finished
mahogany CASING. An old shoe brush
with the name in white bristles which was
a wedding present to Mr.. Baum's father
is also a very interesting relic of the early
American manufacturing industry
Mr.. Baum yesterday was surrounded by
his four sons and two daughters and with
his wonderfully clear mind is the source
of much entertainment with stories Of the
early life in western America. Charles
L. Baum of Denver, Colo, son of Mr.
Baum, IL here, making the family circle
complete.
Mr. Daniel Baum sr, Is making his home
with his daughter, Helen Baum, at 1Oi
North Thlrty-first street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
FREMONT BOOSTS SEAL SALES
Special Electrical Display Made by
the City TO Further Char
fFy Work.

Fremont, second among the cities OF the
state in selling red cross seals last year,
has been booming the sale during the last
few days with a special welcome arch
erected by the city electrician. This sign is
similar TO the one that was put up I'm
Omaha a week ago. The arch was built
especially for the occasion. Fremont has
on hand 5000 seals and expects 20 dispose
of them all,
Culbertson, Oshkosh, Trenton and Loup
City have sold all the seals allotted TO them,
In Omaha the efforts Of the secretary and
her assistants are being directed toward
selling out the small stock left before New
Years day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
TROY APARTMENT HOUSE SOLD
Pease Property Worth Fifty Thousand
Dollars Goes 10 Investor from
Sutherland,

EOOoo trade in realty took place in
Omaha Wednesday, Hastings & Heyden
selling the Troy apartment house at Thir-
teth and Harvey streets 10 George c,
White Of Sutherland, Neb. The Fullerton
man Iuts in l,l2O acres Of land near the
town named. The owner OF the Troy has
been } W Pease Of Omaha. II he gives
other consideration besides the apartment
house Il Is nor disclosed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29

PHILApELPHIA, Pa, Ucc. '-EFlIH INC
Train running al a speed OF nearly forty
miles an hour. ~. e. Beck, engineer Of the
Pittsburr csuress. y icE lea here az $50
n TODAY. was fouEd dead IN tue cab
bv tho rerlar. Uh1c the EXPRESS was
pf1rif..~ IS -tl-iu-t faGl. I'a- siNtt miles
west OF this city Matter Moore, the IRE
man. brought the train to a stop Death
was due 10 heart disease.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
NIerIcnn Iaaorcr. 500 ~ Iomr.

ST JOSEPH. Mo. Dec .S-Fiftesn
Mexican laborers who had been emElosed
night for chihuahua. Mexico. IN COMPANY
Of two OF their countrymen. said TO be-
agents 81 the insurrectos. The members Of
the party sRid they were going hack To
Join the revolutionary forces
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-29
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Bcaton Drug co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30
Childhood and Exercise.

nCRING the long cold winter months
- many delicate children do not have
much opportunity to exercise in the open
air. and are allowed only d short time to
walk or play SNOWFALL or to enjoy skat-
ing. But as soon the spring months
come they may simply live in the open,
spending every hour, when not in school
or in bed, out of doors in the fresh air
and invigorating sunshine. And they
should make the most OF the opportunity
playing, running. leapng and expanding
the lungs to their fullest. If all delicate
children were to spend every available
hour out of doors during the spring and
summer months, they would be hardy
enough when the winter sets in to with
stand the severest weather and not take
cold. Boys are harder than girls because
they romp more in the open. Girls should
follow their brothers example and make
themselves strong and full of endurance
Let good health and strength and cheer
ful spirits be contagious by each child
trying to catch them from his playmates
Cultivate health and happiness bv living
out OF doors and loving nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30
The Angry Oyster.

MANY, many years ago a sad and
IVA dreamy man walked by the shores
Of large bay. He was listening to the
slow beat OF the waves dashing against
the sand. At his feet lay a very ugly
old oyster all covered with tiny she'll
fishes and seaweeds. AS the traveller
wandered about this water citizen. which
looked to him like rock, he kicked 1t to
find out what 1t was and why it should
be so covered At such treatment the
surprised oyster opened its wide mouth in
establishment and then tightly closed it's
shell.
While the creatures mouth was open the
man noticed the beautiful, creamy layers
within the shell, so he determined to find
out more about his new acquaintance. He
pried open the mouth of the oyster. This
enraged the shellfish so that 1t snapped
the heavy doors together, bruising the
travellers hand. AS soon as possible the
man released his pinched fingers and put
them in his mouth to ease the pain. AL
most instantly the hurting was forgotten,
for as the man sucked his fingers he was
delighted with the taste of the oyster. He
realized that he had discovered a new
dish to please the appetite. His was the
first oyster feast.
Ever since people have been eating
oysters and attending to growing them.
An old Roman emperor. Vitellius. was so
fond of oysters that he boosted of being
able to eat a thousand at one time. A
certain French king made his cook a
nobleman because he cooked oysters SO
deliciously. 1t Is said that Napoleon used
to always eat oysters just before he ex-
pected to fight great battle. Today mil
lions of people enjoy the same taste
that the dreamy traveller enjoyed after he
had offended the water citizen on the
sandy shore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30
Little Wild Mice

FTEN when the children are wan
[ \ derng through the woods or the
~ meadows they come upon tiny
maths leading here and there. These
curious little pathways-like we'll beaten
trails-are the roadways of the wild
mice which inhabit that part of the
land If one will but follow these paths
he will be led through deep, overhansihg
grasses. under low-hanging shruopery'
which forms an archway above the little
travellers, and over broad prairies Ana
II the children wonder why they do not
overtake or meet some of the mice which
have made these paths, II is because
they have not become acquainted Win
the habits or the tiny creatures IL Is
only after shutdown or at nightfull that
the mice come forth to visit. or to hunt
for provender.
The field mouse is held as common
plague, and was originally an lnhabltant
of some far eastern country But now
he is to be found in all parts OF the
world, which goes to show that, IKE man,
he is a traveller. The wild mouse IS nrSt
cousin to the house mouse In SO far as
they resemble each other greatly in form
and habits. though in some respects they
differ But closely related they are.
and ii is not uncommon Tor mouse
mouse to wander from civilization TO the
wi.as of wood and dale, while. on the
other hand, villa mice often take up
their abode in a barn, thence in the
house nearby. Thus it will be seen that
they come from the same family, and
are at least. first cousins.
AS they became scattered throughout
the world the wild mice took on differ
ent characteristics and physical marx
ings, lust as man has changed under
new conditions and climate There Is
one species of wild mouse to be found
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30

signal was given, and slowly the great
wheels began to turn in accomp anlment
to the puff, puff, puff, of the engine
they see me riding past them?" Scotty
questioned himself. Then, thinking him
self all right for the ride into town, he
shut his eyes against the fling dust from
the roadside. But hardly had he done so
when a gruff voice called out:
What you doin' there. you bum?' And
the next instant heavy hand jerked him
from his place on the rear Of the car
ard dropped him to the ground. 1t was
lucky thing for Scotty that the train
had only started, and that it was going
very slowly when he met with the
strong hand: otherwise, he might have
gotten few bruises from sudden contact
with the earth. But instead, he dropped
gently to the ground and the crowd of
bystanders about the junction platform
laughed and cheered loudly at his ex-
pense. He got up and hurried off down
the railroad tracks, not once looking back
at the merry trainmen. His cheeks burnt
with shame at the ridiculous plight he
had been seer. in.
On the rear platform of the circus train
stood huge redheaded fellow, grinning
at him, and shaking his fist threatening
ly. No doubt he was the owner of the
mighty hand which had grasped him so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30
THE BOYS AND THE CIRCUS

much that he had the engineer slow down
the train and invited US to jump aboard.
which we did. And see and Gus
took from his pocket complimentary
ticket" to the circus for that afternoon.
HE gave each of us kids one,'' he ex-
planned.
Scotty's face fell. He had been trying
to show off, and had lost the ride in
to get comp for the show that after
noon But he would get into the tent
without paying; he meant to do that all
right And when he boosted to Harry
and Gus of his intention they only smiled
Did you. try to steal a ride on the
train?" they asked him. And Scotty's
face and manner told the truth to them,
though Scotty tried to evade the question
and turned the subject
At the circus grounds the boys watched
the free outside performance, then Wis
tied two or three side shows. after which
they returned to their respective homes
for dinner At O'Clock they again as
sembed at the circus grounds, and Gus
the boys, had their comps and passed
into the big tent. Scotty without a
ticket watched his opportunity to creep
under the tent. Although he had the
money In his pocket to pay for his ad
mission he wanted to show the boys that
he could make good he called
beating" his way into the circus So.
after the boys said to him. We'll see
see me inside the tent within five min
utes''
And they did see him, too. and within
the time specified by him. He saw a
place unmatched by the circus ''rousties'
and made for it. Lying down fat on his
stomach he lifted the edge of the tent
and crawled In. Hardly had he entered
ri w rx-ba I, cd
his friends. seated a few feet above
the place where he had entered. He slyly
whistled 20 them and they understand
ing the signal looked down and saw him.
But before they could warn him a great
red-headed circus ''rOusty" had Scotty by
the nape of the neck and was thrusting
him out from beneath the tent. All you
rascal. you are the same bum L threw
from the train this morning. Let me lay
hands on you again today and I'll have
you jagged. Clear out of herer'
OF course, the boys had to laugh In
spite Of themselves over Scotty's quick
exit, and Gus declared that it was cheap
er in the end to pay ones way-or come
as a guest of the management-than to
attempt to ''deadbeat it, And Scotty
too much Inundated to be seen in the
circus hurried home crept to his own
room and went to bed to think over the
Disappointing experiences of the day.
We'll, when the next circus comes to
town I'll stick with the boys" he de-
clared. And I'll never try to steal an
other ride train nor attempt To
creep under a circus tent. I'll pay my
way and see the show like an honest kid.
Anyway, I've been boaster and bragaer
and am now suffering the penalty. How
the boys will laugh at me. And I've
missed the parade and the show, too
Gee. but this has been a bad day for
me, not speaking of the ten miles 1 had
to walk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30

Gloria said to Gladys: "Sister. we have
not arranged any May day baskets yet.
And tomorrow is the 1st of May"
Gladys threw up her hands in dismay.
"Oh, how neglectful we have been,
Glory she said. Why, we haven't even
so much as May day gift for papa or
mamma, not to mention grandmamma
and Uncle Tom. But-can't we hurry out
now and find some things for our May
day baskets?'
Gloria looked at the clock. ITS half
past f." she said. I'VE have an hour and
a half before the shops close. II We
hurry we'll have plenty OF time for shop
ping Let's go direct to old Mr. Adams
Gift Shop. He has some awfully pretty
baskets there for Is cents apiece. Well
get one for papa. one for mamma, one
for granny and one for Uncle Tom. That
will be 90 cents for the baskets. Then
we'll have to put fruit and flowers into
Them
GLADYS unused a moment "I am won
dering just how much money we have on
hand" she said. II haven't counted IT
for some time. Have your!
mo, I really have no idea whether We
have one dollar or three laughed Gloria.
Lets see what we have in bank before
we count on so many baskets We may
have to cut Uncle Tom out altogether"
The twins ran to their own little room
and got from a drawer a little purse,
from which they emptied a handful of
coins There was one half-dOllar, three
quarters and several dimes and nickels.
When the amount was counted over they
found themselves quite rich, for they had
the neat sum of $40
.'Oh, quite enough for the four bas-
kets." exclaimed Gladys, joyously, land
nice ones, too"
So they put on their hats and hurried
to the Gift Shop kept by Mr.. Adams, a
mild-mannered, whte-haired old man.
who was always so gracious to them when
they entered his place of business. He
was always the same, whether or not
they bought anything. On this evening
the old man was not alone. for a sweet
faced old lady was behind the counter
beside him When the twins entered old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30
THE TWINS MAY DAY BASKET

Oh, how lonely we were for so many
years without them"' A mist gathered in
the old lady's eyes and her voice choked
with emotion-"But-it was the Lord s
will, and. of cou Sc, was for the best
But--we mourn over our lost ones in spite
of the fact that we realize they are far
better Off.
Eyes, mother. our Benny and Sally
have been spared many heartbreaks.
consoled old Mr.. Adams "'They were so
bright and happy like these litNe girls"
he went on. do you mind. mother. the
last May of Benny's life? He fixed such
a nice little gift basket for you-one with
a ported plant-a rosebush. And tucked
inside the basket were candies and fruit
and all tied about by green ribbon.
Benny fixed it up himself and placed it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30


smile OF happy recollection fitted
over the old lady's face. "Ah. Benny
was so thoughtful she said. He and
Sally gave us many little gifts, but that
last Mayday basketball it was the dear
est OF all. I have it now. tenderly put
away the little rosebush all faded and
dried, but it is the remnant of the bios
soming one Benny bought for me. Oh,
how long ago that was. Why, our boy
would be forty years old were he living
Sally-would be thirty-siX. 1t doesn t
seem possible" And Mrs. Adams eyes
took on a distant look.
'Ah. but our little girls want their
baskets" said old Mr.. Adams. And see
ing that his wife was far back in the
past, he proceeded to wait on the Gus
toners himself. Gladys and Gloria were
not long in choosing their baskets. and
after paying for them hurried out and
down the street. AS they walked along
Gladys said Sister. 1 have been think
ing of doing somethng-with your ap-
prevail and help"
Gloria smiled. I'm quite sure 1 have
the same plan In my head. Glad" sne
said us it this: Shall we make May
day basket for that sweet, little old
lady?"
G. adys stopped suddenly and kissed her
sisters cheek enthusiastically. You have
the very same idea" she declared. Lets
let Uncle Tom out and make up the
basket for Mrs. Adams
Yes. Uncle Tom is just thirty years
old" said Gloria. He's not young
enough TO care much about such things,
and not yet old enough to feel real joy
over a Mayday basket. Well have to
give the basket intended for him to that
dear old lady"
Hello, my little ladies'" cried CHEEKY
voice behind Gladys and Gloria just at
this minute. and, turning about, the girls
saw the very person of whom they con-
yersed approaching them. Their Uncle
Tom was smiling at them, his arms full
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30

Mr.. Adams introduced the little old lady
to them as his wife. shes just recov-
cred from a long Illness and Is once more
able to be with me in the shop of after
moons, when I am the busiest" explained
the old gentleman. happily. He really
seemed as pleased as a child to have the
companionshp of his wife once more.
The twins fell in love with the dear
little old lady right away. and Gladys
explained that they had come to get four
baskets to fix up for May day gifts. The
old lady's face beamed with eagerness
when they asked her choice Of baskets,
and she fell to going over the shops as