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The Washington bee., 1910-08-27

first part above referred to is not so
bad, but in all white, the effect is
well, let it go at bit shocking This
morning a stately matron weighing
not less than two hundred pounds ap-
peared on the beach at the foot of In
diana avenue in a thin white straight
piece robe with pale blue bands. She
was apparently unconscious of the at
tention she attracted. Another mat
ron drew attention (this matron was
of more slender proportion) by her
bathing shoes which were of red can
vas-or duck if you willard came
within three inches of her rather
short skirt
G. A. r. Meeting Drawing Near.
That only a few weeks remain be-
fore Grand Army hosts from all parts
of the country will invade Atlantic
City to the strains of martial music
to attend the National Encampment of
the great order, was called to mind
today when electricians began placing
on the City Hall the wire ducts from
which the municipal building will be
brilliantly illuminated
Thousands of red, white and blue in
candescent lights will be used to pro-
duce the effect desired by the decora-
ton committee, of which Mayor Stoy
is chairman, and it is predicted it will
surpass anything Atlantic City has yet
known. A huge G. A R. badge and
two big American flags in outline with
ripping lights will be the main fea-
ture.
Personal Chat-Mercy Hospital
Dance.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27

Residents, cottagers and visitors
showed much interest in the benefit
twO-aCt performance given last FRI
day evening at Fitzgerald's, for the
benefit of Mercy Hospital, Philadel-
phia The event was the occasion of a
common meeting of society from
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
and Atlantic City.
Card Party and Dance at the "Grin-
mage"
On Thursday evening LAST the pro-
prietor aDG management of the Grin
mage House gave a card party and
dance in honor of the Misses Kennedy,
of Washington.
Until II o'clock the guests (Which
numbered some twenty couples)
played duplicate whist, then a buffet
supper was served, during which time
two entertainers added to the pleasure
of the evening.
The dance was from I to 2:3o.
Among Washingtonians and others
present were: The Misses E1freda
and Estelle Kennedy, Miss George,
Miss G. Smallwood, Mrs. w. A. Pinch
back. Miss Hattie Belts, Miss Brooks,
the Misses Cooper, MIR. r. L. Pendle-
ton, Mr.. T. H. WeddiIgion, Mr.. A. NJ.
Ray. Mr.. and Mrs Hill, Pittsburg; Mr.
and Mrs. Barnes, of Detroit; Mrs. Ar
thur White, of Boston; Miss Sterling,
Miss Madge Miller, Baltimore; Miss
Addie Cooper, the Misses Clark, DR..
A. B. Washington, DR.. Terrell, Balti-
more; Miss Isabelle Grinnage, Mr.. J.
NJ. S. Williams. and others.
JACK LIGHTFOOT.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
ATLANTIC CITY SEASON AT
ITS HEIGHT.
Miss Alfredo Kennedy, The Bees Sue
ceSsful Contestant, Given a Royal
Reception.

Especial Correspondence to The Bee.)
Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. IS.
The weather for the past week has
been all the most exacting as we'll as
the most chronic fault-fnder could
wish. Some days have been quite
warm, tits true, but not to a degree
that strOlling on the Boardwalk was
made uncomfortable; nor so much so
that it was not especially enjoyed by
the host of bathers and the army of
sand-cure and sun-bath varieties.
Washington Society.
So well has the Capital City been
represented here for the past two
weeks that it is generally conceded
that that fashionable and charming set
of young ladies has predominated ev-
erything social here since the first of
August, which marked the general ad-
vent. Others? Why, yes; Baltimore
was a close second.
Sure, | can tip you off on that, too.
You will understand Philadelphia is
so very near and so very convenient
that most of the Phillies come here
for the weekend; whereas from the
Oyster City and the Senate burg, they
come for more or less long stay.
Benches for Spooners.
"SpOoning benches" will henceforth
be the name, if not officially at least
popularity, for the rest seats to be
scattered along the Boardwalk At its
last meeting City Council authorized
bids for four hundred of them.
"Chemise" Bath Suit is Latest.
1t would indeed be a queer August
in this resort if some new bathing rig
did not appear to startle the natives.
The 1910 garment, which, from its
long loose lines may be designated
as the chemise surf robe, has the ad-
vantage of being comfortable and Civ
ing the body free movement i'll the
surf. But as for grace-well, the pity
of it is that the above stated garment
is seen on the strand covering all man
ner and sizes of fair feminity from
the bean-pole variety 10 the huge
lady who takes sand-baths to reduce
her obesity.
In black the bathing costume of the
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
;ng the n. NJ. A. this week.

ing the n. NJ. A. this week.
Mrs. Horatio Whitted and her two
little boys, Mrs. White and Mr.. B. n.
Spaulding, have just returned from
Whitesboro, n. J., where they spent a
pleasant vacation, the guests of Hon.
Geo. H White.
Mr.. Charles S. Hill returned home
from Luray, Va, the latter part of last
week.
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
THE HOWARD THEATER.

The Greatest Social Event in the His
tory of Washington Society-As
Many Outside as There Were on
Inside-Judge Robert H. Terrell,
Auditor Tyler, and Hon Harry
Cummins Welcome the Guests.
Full Description of the Theater. =
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27
THE HOTEL LINCOLN
Nos. az and "a Lincoln Avenue
LONG ISLAND

1he ideal place to spend your vaca-
tion holidays, or Saturday and Sun
day. Delightfully."- located, one block
from ocean, thoroughly up-to-date in
equipments and operations, also cruis-
ing, boating, bathing and fishing.
Write for description, booklets and
full information. Address ali mail to,
E. I. DORSEY.
or r. c. PARKER, props,
1873 West 53rd ST., New York City.
Also: "a Lincoln Ave. Rockaway
Beach, Long Island.
How TO reach the hotel: Take any
Rockaway Beach train to Hanniels
Station. Will open June IS to Sept
IS. CTelephone Connection.)
The Washington bee., 1910-08-27

Especial Correspondence to The Bee,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

comes up here, just before II Is too late.
He had hardly spoken the words when the
sky reflected q flash OF lightning, and Tues
day night a heavy rain soaked the county
from Sioux City to Kansas city for miles
on each side Of the Missori.
on some farms further Is meadow land
In the valleys upon which water stands at
certain periods. making the land good only
for cutting wild hay. This Is not 80 on
any Of the Clarke farms. This practical
modern farmer through a system OF thing,
has drained every acre. At an expense
Of s25 or more an acre. he has transformed
It from cheap land to 500 corn land. And II
is the most fertile land to be found.
'In few years every acre of Nebraska
land will be drained. Nebraska soil Is
becoming too valuable to raise wild hay
remarked Mr.. Clarke
He has gone ahead and demonstrated A.
II is such men as A. b. Clarke who make
Nebraska the foremost corn producing
state In the union; it is they who dig
more gold from Nebraskas black loom
than gold mines OF the country produce,
and give to Nebraska such high per cap
tia wealth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Omaha Leads All
the Country IN
Sank CIearlngs
Percentage of Increase is Greater
Than Any City of Same Glass
or Larger.

The week ending august was a L:g one
IN OmNhas banking business. By Brad
streets report OF clearings this city SHOWS a
weekly gain Of a65 per cent, wnicn Is more
han any large city Of the country. New
York, Chicago and Boston ali show loss,
and of the larger cities Philadelphia and San
Francisco are the only ones 20 snow an IT.
crease, Kansas City gained ~ per cent
omaha clearings were SIS S26,OO0 The city
dearest in size that showed as great an in
crease was savannah, which has only S.
OiOOO, with an Increase of 2J.S Sioux FATS
nas the biggest gain, 461.. and Columbus
the biggest decrease, 2S6.
Bank olea.ings are generally taken as a
good indication of the business which Is
Je.ng done in the city. Ali dig transactions
are carried on by checks and these 50
through the banks so that the clearngs are
in reality reflection Of the business done.
While Omaha stands about thirty-five in
the list Of cities Of this country in regard
to population, It is fifteenth in the matter
of bank clearlngs, easily passing many i'm
portant cities of much larger population.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Arthus 9. clausen, Arohltoot.

II lis a great mistake to build country
homes and use too much mill work. All
cornices and mouldings should be as sim
pie as possible without appearing cheap.
Shingles are always appropriate for the
walls of country home in connection with
a simple design and a cobble stone fohn-
dation There are pleasing ways in which
to lay shingles the commonly known way
Of placing them in regular rows exposing
each row five incres to the weather is too
ordinary and monotonous, A pleasing va
ration is to place the shingles in alternate
rows of two and eight inches to the
weather. requiring no more material or
labor and gives a very attractive appear
ance. The shingles on the roof should al
ways be laid in the regular way.
The location of a country home often
requires that both sides be treated as the
front. the principal approach by a drive
way being on one side. with lake, best
outlook or garden on the opposite side.
Such a location presents an unrivaled OPP
portunity for picturesqueness both inside
/ and out.
! In the design OF a large country home,
where the cost is no object the designer
! finds the keenest pleasure and interest 1t
| Is home in which the owner, architect
decorator and gardener can join hands. The
country home is so essential a part of its
surroundings that II cannot be considered
apart from them. After the home has been
designed in manner appropriate for It's To-
cation, a skillful landscape architect should
be engaged to lay out the grounds. not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
FARMING As REAL BUSINESS
A. B. Clarke of Wayne Looks After
Seven Large Farms.
USES ONLY MODERN METHODS
Has Tiled the LOwIand, Changing Its
Value from Twenty-Five 90 Two
Hundred Dollars an Acre
I'm Few Years.

Much is written today on the life Of the
farmer. Rive acres and felicity" is ex-
planned to the city worker, by the fore
runner OF happiness, the honest real
estate promoter. One reads of how simple
II Is to cease the toll and turmoil OF the
city and by little study and use Of COM
mon sense solve the problems of the soil
and with five to ten acres gain a far
healthier and more renumerative livell-
hood than any ordinary man earns by
working for another in the city. And all
this is true; II is demonstrated in thous-
ands of instances by both sexes Few,
however, hear Of the close resemblance to
every other commercial undertaking Is
the operation Of really large farm-or a
number Of large farms.
A. b. Clarke Of Wayne Neb., operates
not only one, but seven large farms
scattered about that section, each ranging
in size from $40 10 over 500 acres. No
commercial undertaking is more highly
and protectively systemized than is the
business of A. b. Clarkes. He Is, him
Self, the hardest working man about thu
properties; a rapid thinker, who gives
his decisions in short crisp language that
is devoid of all the odd sayings attri-
buted to the farmer through the'thea trcal
burlequer
Yet with all, Mr.. Clarke ia a kindly
man; finds time for reading, and he COM
mands the respect and admiration of his
employees, who regard him more a friend
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

and fellow workman than as employer
Though burdened with a multiplicity OF
problems each day he finds time to go out
and work awhile with his men feed the
thrasher, OF even drive a load Of oats to
town. In this way ne keeps In close
touch with his business. The thriving
little city OF Wayne Us Mr.. Ciarke's home.
Each OF the seven big farms Is connected
with the town home by private telephone,
and by means Of a large powerful auto
mobile he may go to any Of the farms on
short notice. Some are more than twenty
miles away, and at the speed with which
he reaches them he would probably be
put down as a reckless driver II he were
in Omaha II Is putting IL mild to say
nc sometimes searches" Still all this
is necessary in the conduct OF such
large business.
Lands are Planted.
The property is practically all planted TO
corn, oats wheat and hay. When each OF
these products natures 1t must be cared
for within a short period. Here the labor
problem enters; II Isl no small one. With
several gangs of loyal humanely consid-
cred farm hads whom he loads into his
seven passenger car and hauls from one
complished on time.
That he may spend his winters in Cali
fornia and travel when the fancy strikes
him. even closer attention mus be given
the grain market quotations than is given
to the production. Foremen and assistants
help out in the planting, growing and cul
tlvating, but the disposition OF 1t all must
be worked out alone. The foreign produc-
ton of foodstuff must be studied; condl-
tons in all sections of this country must
be known so that the results of the years
labors will be placed on the market at
time when the most satisfactory price Is
obtainable-a fraction of a cent a bushel
one way or another makes decided diff
ference In the amount of cash 1t brings.
such is the difference between farming
as a business and farming for a living.
In thiry-flve years we have never had
crop failure in this section remarked
Mr. Clarke ut had been excessively hot
and dry for days and days. Rain always
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Site is Sought
for the First
Presbyterlans
Three Locations on West Farnam
Street to Be Recommended
BY the Committee.

The new home OF the First Presbyterian
church Is likely to be on Farnam street.
somewhere between Thirty-fourth and
Thirty-sixth streets, Three sites within the
limits named win be reported to the main
committee by the subcommittee on new
building site.
These sites are the Kountze property on
the west side Of Thirty-sixth and Farnam,
the Moores property on the east side Of
the same intersection and the Charles
Saunders property at Thirty-fourth and
Farnam.
we shall report favorably upon these
three sites to the general committee" said
j. c. Wharton. Whether It will approve
or not, OF course, cannot be said in adj
vance"
The kountze lot is 165xI9e and the Moores
property, on which several small cottages
now stand, is l53x1ss.
1t is understood that the church is will
ing to pay about $4,000 for a site and can
probably secure any OF the three properties
named for something like this sum. a
Farnam street location is the unanimous
desire Of the five members of the sub
committee. who are Alfred c. Kennedy,
Judge Howard Kennedy, J. c, Wharton,
Robert Dempster and f. NJ Morsman.
The general committee will be called to-
gether In few days by the chairman Of
the subcommittee and the report sub
mitted, Congregational approval is ex-
pected TO follow the approval OF the gen
eral committee.
Meantime the old church property at
Seventeenth and Dodge streets is on the
market but It's sale is not being actively
pushed. This property will command a
good price when sold
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
BUILDING tteAaTI0NS
FOR JULY

official reports from fifty building CEN
ters throughout the country, compiled by
The American Contractor. Chicago show a
loss In tha aggregate of "a per cent for
July, iSu0 as compared with July, 1909. OF
this amount, New York city assumes nearly
three-fourths, decrease Of nearly $4,000,
900, or 81 per cent The majority Of the
other cities in the list contributes their
mite 20 make the total Thirty-two cities
show q loss Of from Q to 70 per cent, and
eighteen cities show a gain of from 2 tc
1856 Per cent. The principal gains were
made in Atlanta, 1856 per cent; Dallas, 13S
Duluth. tb; Hartford, 1ss; Los Angeles, 9s
Oklahoma City, IS; ST. Paul. A. Particu,
lars viii be found in the following table;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

by fountains and formal walks or terrac-
Ing the grounds with ballustrades after
the manner Of Italian gardens, but to make
more appropriate setting, but by simple
belts Of planting and the proper location
spaces among the trees, giving pleasing
vistas from the principal rooms, with flow
ers and shrubs to lend it a suitable setting
and giving it added beauty. graceful free
dom and seclusion.
Nature is the most beautiful when cult.
waited, but unadorned, the exquisite un.
trammeled, handiwork Of God.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

as tr America, and so quick
- has the American architect
.sRSi4M been 10 grasp the new situation
Ss<szt<D and meet its cOnG .tions that we
already have still in its INFANCY, dstlnc,
style of habitation set off by itself and
known as the american Country Home"
It's principal characteristic is an informal
somewhat rambling appearance. the ex-
terror being a straight forward expression
OF the simple needs within. Studied rustic
lty is allowable to degree, but should not
predominant. In all good architecture. util-
ity and beauty go hand In hand neither
should be sacrificed for the other. The
country home, more than any other. IL
capable Of fulfilling this ideal. The designer
~ one great ADVANTAGE IN DESIGNING a
eurtry home--it Is essentially all front
Y can. therefore. be given more freedom
= TIE proportion OF the varous parts than
7'ss he on "city front"
II Is possible to have more distinct indi-
viduality in country home than In any
other. Tho first requisite is that It be m
perfect harmony with it's surroundings
Both the design and the materials of which
| It Is made should be simple and while the
home may have the elegance best obtained
by the use OF simple materials In a well
Iproportioned design, nothing should be made
elaborate or over pretentious in any way.
! Natures gardener is always informal; to
put home OF formal design in the realm
Of nature would, therefore, be decidedly
inharmonious.
Tho foundation and chimney built OF cob
blestone easily obtained are always appro.
pirate for lake side or country homes
While speaking of cobblestones, It might
be we'll to mention in more detail how tn,
simple rustic beauty OF cobblestone founda
ton are best obtained, niger heads" they
call them in Dakota.
A cobble stone wall can be made very at
tractlve or decidedly otherwise, accordlnl
TO the man who is laying t. In the laying
Of any kind Of a stone work, the masoi
must use his head as well as his hands
The more variety of color, shape and siz
that can be obtained. the more attractive
appearance will a cobble stone wall pre-
sent The stone should be as large as pos
sIble and laid at random. not in rows, an,
should tit closely so that very few Of tn
mortar joints Will be more than one hal
inch thick. The stones should stand GU
prominently and should not be plastered I
a smooth surface with mortar, neithe
should the broken edges be visible. Tn
entire wall should be cleaned down upol
completion with solution OF muriatic aci
and water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
The American Country Home

OwHERE in the world do archi-
tec-u-al styles change so rapidly
as ir America, and so quick
hiss the American architect
been 10 grasp the new situation
and meet its como .tions that We
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
ACCIDENT ON BRITISH
SUBMARINE VESSEL
even Men DangeFOasly Injured by
Explosion of Petrol I'm Ports
mouth HarbOr.

PORTSMOUTH. England, Aug, s.-Two
officers and five men were dangerously in
jured today by an explosion of petrol on
the navy submarine AL So great was the
torce of the explosion that the coxswain
vas blown completely out of the coming
tower and fell into the sea.
The AL is a single screw submarine boat
Of the modified Holland type, is 100 feet in
length and u feet inches beam. 1t has a
displacement Of $50 tons. Is was sunk off
Mob lightship on March Is, 1904, and its
crew Of eleven was drowned. Later 1t was
raised
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
May L ut Tax on
DanKs BAD Loans
douglas County Banks Are Cited to
show Why Deduction should
NOT Be Assessed.

Douglas county banks have been cited TO
appear before the state Board of Equal.za-
ton at Lincoln Monday to show cause
why the per cent deduction for bad loans
should not be included in the assessment.
County Assessor Shrver says the state
board will no doubt rule against the deduc-
ton and compel the banks to pay taxes on
total valuations.
This action by the state board would re-
suit in Douglas county banks-both state
and national are Misunderstanding required to
pay on an addition to their total valuation
OF 81, POI, 5S1 OF this amount $1,192,OO5 will
fall on national banks and the remainder,
sy526, on state banks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
SAYS GRAIN GOOD AT FENDER
Nicholas Fritz Reports PRsturage
short, but Crops I'm Good
shape for Harvest.

Nicholas Fritz of Pender was in Omaha
today on business.
'In our section Of the state and in east
ern Nebraska generally, grain crops are
very good" said Mr.. Fritz. THE hay and
pasturage are trifle short but we have
had enough rain now to practically assure
a good crop of grains The corn in our
section promises to turn out especially
we'll"
Mr.. Fritz is a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for senator in his dis
trict, and has thus had occasion to travel
about considerably. He expects to be the
candidate against Senator Wiltse. who is
for county option, and Fritz is opposed to
such a measure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
Mr.. cLAUsEN's BOOK.
"The Art, Science ana Sentiment
OF RomebuildinR."

30 chapters, $40 illustrations and
a thousand facts on the planning
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It covers wide range of subjects
including the planning OF bungalows,
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A monthly supplement, Practical
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Address, Arthur o. Clauaon, Arohl-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07

Debate as to whether Omaha real estate
Ia good business proposition may be
deemed settled by the fact that practically
all the men who do invest in this are as
sured Of at least 10 per cent return before
they go in. You can't get them to touch Il
! herwise." declares Harry Turkey Of Turkey
z Son.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-07
HOUSTON GROWS RAPIDLY
cenAuS Returns show Increase for
Decade Of More Than seventy
Six Per Cent.

WASHINGTON, Aug. s,--Houston, Tex.
has population OF $500 according 10
figures OF the thirteenth census made pub
lie today by Director Durand Of the CEN
sus bureau. This Is an increase OF A.is7
or 7ss per cent over the population IN 1900.
which was iLssS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-02
cows ISSUE IN ELECTION.
Question of Street Grazing Excites
West Point, Va, Citizens.

WEST POINT. Va. June e.-Mayor ~
W. Eastwood. who has been mayor of
this town for eighteen years, is being
opposed for the office this year by
former Mayor Albert Robinson. The
election takes place June II, and Mayor
Eastwood, who Is distinguished Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-02

Rev. Robert Talbot; 1.-The Bird and the
Rose" Mrs. Otis d. SWEET; address to
graduates by Col. Louis A. La Garde,
Medical Corps. u. S. A; willamette,
Mrs. Otis d. SWEET: presentation of grad
yates by Mary Belle Struble. super1n-
tendent of nurses: awarding of diplomas
by President .Needham
Those who will graduate are Leonora
Pearl Mushaw of Maryland Anna Kate
Herbert of Maryland, Freda Fanetta
Feidt Of West Virginia. Martha Du Val
Quinn of Virginia, and Ida Mary King
Of MARYLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-02
PEDDLER LEFT $4,000.
Money Goes to Farmer, Who Had
Befriended Him,

WASHINGTON, Pa, June 2.--George
White. farmer and rural mail carrier
at Rea, has delivered to himself letter
from a lawyer in a western state inform
ing him that one Patrick Sullivan has left
to him in his will $1,000. White. who
first took il as joke, has remembered