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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
Cool Rooms Paradise in Summer.

No one works long in the hot room at a time for
it is much like the similar apartment in the Turkish
bath, except that the hot air is dry the cool
rooms hundreds Of girls work all the year round
and they never take cold, In summer these cool
rooms are the most popular to be found in any
featuring establishment. current of cool air sup
piled automatically is continually passing through
and its temperature does vary the coolest day
Of winter or the warmest day of
Those who imagine the making Of candy is a sim-
pie proposition should visit any Of the Omaha fac
tories when they get the opportunity. They will ana
that science has large hand in the work; that
hygiene is studied to fine point; that compoundinz
and mixing is nice art to produce high grade candy1
and that eternal is necessity If to be
achieved.
1t would be difficult to estimate Just the cost OF
producing pound Of any given kind Of candy since
hundred different items must enter into the caIeula-
tion but every candy-maker insists the business IL
done on a close margin OF profit 1t is a "ouicl,s
business. that cannot AFFORD to carry surplus stock
where everything made must be disposed of rapidly,
That the consumption Of candy is growing By leans
and bounds is amply testified by inspection OF the
Omaha factories
And Uncle Sam and the various states have poads
laws which assure generally heathfu product: but
aside from any requirements of law the candymaers
who have reputation TO sustain see TO IT, bv ever
resource they can command, that their goods shan
possess quality which viii make the buyer ..eoU.
back for more"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
The World It's Field.

Travelling men to the number Of several score
leave Omaha missionary work in the Of good
cheer When / think of the Joy and gladness they
spread among the little folks the thought brings
good deal of satisfaction and really gives much
satisfaction anything else connected with the
business"
Mr.. O'Bren gave utterance to this expression with
considerable earnestness and the trip through the
Omaha candy factories indicated that their owners
and managers take every possible precaution TO make
that their product shall rank high that put
out anywhere The best materials to be secured in
the wide world used. worked up by the most APP.
proved methods and with the latest in machinery.
Extreme is used in the handling, daintiness OF
packing and neatness Of finished package. Contin-
ual watchfulness Is the rule TO keep the factories
clean, and the work is done in well lighted and
ventilated
And speaking OF rooms, every Omaha candy fac.
tory has its hot and cold rooms the first for drying
the newly made corrections the for keeping "a
in just the right condition to pack we'll ana
keep fresh and wholesome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
OhOCOlate Malring New Stunt.

Chocolate in the natural and the finished state Is
the large item in candy factory, next to sugar and
where factory makes its own chocolate largely, as
the OBrien company Does cocoa butter is likewise
used extensively This butter has peculiar qualities
Of It's own. OF which is It's high melting point 1t
In large sacks which lined with white mus
lin. and is usually IN the form of chunks much re-
sembling cheese This is melted in steam-jacketed
kettles and ia combined with the ground chocolate
bean. then run into mixing machine, through which
Il passes twice before coming out in the form Of
chocolate.
To be guided through series Of floors given over
to candymaking by bouncing. buoyant booster like
"Dave" oBrien is quite an experience. Beginning on
North Fifteenth street, in the Burnley building in
one room, with the front part given over to bicycles
OBrien has grown up with the business; and by the
same token, the candy business has grown with
Omaha until today the candy factories here compare
most favorably with any In the country both for
equipment and product. Any city would be proud of
them.
Between 400 and 500 different kinds Of candies
are made in Omaha To produce these sweets for the
sales counter requires the services several hundred
employees. men and women, all the year round Just
now Is the busy time. all hands being engaged IN
getting stock ready for the Christmas trade Especial
attention is given at this season to high grade box
goods, the packages that sell all the way from 30
cents to $40 each Here's where the artist and the
ribbonmaker get q draw the candy mans treasury
Some OF the fancy boxes real works OF art many
Of the tops being imported hand-painted After
the eoatents have been taken from certain kinds NJ
boxes. they available for the toilet table benp
made especially with that end in view Under the
candy and the paper Is silk and satin lining iii
resting place for gloves and handkeFchiefs some 81
the boxes are very costly in themselves before they
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13

Here arc kettles mixers, printers depostors. starch
bucks and starch cleaners and here it be noted
that the of starch enters largely into the handling
Of candy after it from the kettles and mixing
tables the printing machines and repositories All
the starch is brushed off before the candy packed
except in the kinds of candy where light coating of
starch is necessary.
Mods, printers" in the factory vernacular, are
used for shaping about everything made, and they
turn out tremendous numbers of pieces every
day. These pieces trays, placed in drying
room for certain time; then the candy passes to
tables where nimble fingered girls give each piece
whatever sort of treatment it is entitled to- carefully
but rapidly Certain grades, like butter scotch cara
meIs and Maraschino cherry chocolates are wrapped
by hand each piece separately. After being wrapped
to other tables where the inspectors look it
and that the wrapping properly done These
inspectors also to It that the candy which is not
wrapped is perfect and unbroken before 1t allowed
to go to the girls who place II in the fancy boxes
Care. cleanliness system the three watchwords of
this packing ROOM of the busiest Omaha
Every box that leaves packing table just So be-
fore It goes into stock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
P0T7zuG or CHOCOLATE CovERWa

HB candy kids au boost for Omaha, every
IN day in the year" says Dave o'Bren, who
heads the list of the aforesaid kids himself
On this subject the otherwise solemn and
sedate descendant of the Irish kings is
abusive ebuent and enthusiastic; and this enthusi-
psm has taken form in candy factory, the newest in
Omaha that gives way to in completeness
In this city, in these luxurious days of the TWEEN
teh century one the Injuries of life that is shared
by every element of the community is produced by the
ton daily The manufactured output Of the four local
candy factories now amounts to 100000 year and
the jobbing trade in candy totals $1,5OO0OO year
These are the figures of commercial record only TIC
them must be added the very large output Of the
numerous candy kitchens that compound their own
counter supplies the lire of sweets These kitchens
are controlled by Greeks, mainly and their output
amounts to q greatfmany thousands of dollars in the
course Of a year.
Yet the fact stands out that there is not at the
present time any large retail store in the city de-
voted exclusively the sale Of candy in its thousand
forms
Making candies for the multitude, in a wholesale
way, are the d. ]. OBrien company, the Drebus
Candy company the voegele q Dining company and
the John G. Woodward company. series Of interior
views taken in the OBrien factory which holds the
very latest in candy-making machinery will
typical of the industry. All of the Omaha factories
are complete clean, costly and upto-date in their mt
tings and their product is in such growing demand
shat steady enlargement Of capacity is the rule with
ali OF them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
Slabs of Sweets.

candied rose and violet petals are kept handy to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
Much Machinery Used.

The machinery used in modern candy kitchen,
spread through three four floors, is almost be-
wilderiRg in It's variety and IL all costs big money
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13
. . . PACKING ThZE CANDY = . -
GNNHa98A9R2 Ka6s888B8

are filled with choicest sweets the tops alone COSTING
anywhere from 10 to 60 Extra large tops cost
much more
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-13

everywhere. The Omaha factories supply large
ton of the west, and make great quantity of ali
kinds yet candies made elsewhere are to be found in
Omaha stores, If could make candy we
could territory, but it is supply Me-
braska, Wyoming, parts of Iowa and Kansas and send
great deal into other states. West of Omaha II
would be hard to strike a town where candy made in
Omaha cannot be bought
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
STATE TEACHERS TO
have BUSY Session
Program Announced for Annual
Meeting of Association Dec.
z7-30 at Berkeley

BERKELEY, Dec. 2S.-The program
for the California State. Teachers as
ISOLATION, which will hold its annual
meeting in this city from December q
to SO has been announced The busi-
ness sessions will be more complete
than at any previous convention and
the speakers will include many of the
prominent educators in the state.
Besides the general sessions. which
will be held on the campus OF the uni
versity in the afternoons, there will be
many sectional meetings in the morn
ings The evenings will be taken up
with social and business affairs.
The program for the general sessions
follows:
:. Tuesday. 2 p. m.-Harmon gymnasium l IGresk
William Edwin Chamberlain, barytone; address,
Dr. BENJAMIN Ide Wheeler. president University
address, Chester Rowell, editor Fresno Republi-
can; nomination Of officers: report OF commit
tee on method Of selecting representatives to the
Greek theater. weather pernittingl. Music, Sc
school, Religious and Moral Training in the Pub
the college Of education University of Mime
Kinnon, THE Unknown Teacher and His Pu-
pills." DR.. ]. NJ. Greenwood. superintendent
Kansas City, Mo-, schools; polls open $3.50 a. m
to p. m.
Thursday. ? p. m.-Harmon gymnasium Greek
theater weather permitting). Music, selection.
the ladies' quartet Misses Jessie NJ. Murray.
Helen W. Thomas Alice McComb and Eva H.
Grunfnger. pupils Of Mrs. Carol Nicholson; ''Su-
peryision and What 1t Is" Or. J. N. Green
wood; THE Spirit Of a People," DR.. George F..
James
Friday, 10 a. m.-Harmon gymnasium Bust
ness meeting; report oil committees: On suit
able methods whereby teachers may secure posi-
tions, by d. r. Jones (chairman); on super
vision Of rural schools, G. N Shane (chairInan) !;
on industrial education, Colonel Harris Vein
stock (charmanl: report from California council
of education, DIR. Alexis T. Lange; report Of
committee resolution. z. Morris Cox CHAR
mani; miscellaneous business.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
EVENTS THE COUNTIES BORDERING FRANCISCO
CHURCH PLANNING
ELABORATESERVICE
Sacred Heart Parish Will Have
Christmas Ceremony Sum
day Morning

OAKLAND. Dec. 2s-An impressive
Christmas service has been arranged
for Sacred Heart church. Fortieth and
Grove streets. 10 take place at 1880
o'clock Christmas day. Rev Father L.
Serda. pastor Of the church. will con-
duct the ceremonies. his assistants TO
be Rev L. PeIozi and Rev. j. Smith.
The large choir. led by Prof S. Arril-
laga, viii sing Mozart's Twelfth Mass.
The soprano solos will be sung by
Mrs. E Fogel and the tenor parts by
Prof. John w. Mckenzie. Besides his
part in the mass. Mckenzie will sing
"Cantique de Noel by Adam. Mem
bers of the choir are:
Sopranos-Mrs. E. Fogel, Mrs. J. Lanyon. Mrs.
Pearl Chatlllon Mrs. n Damianakes. Miss Ethel
Doyle. Miss Hazel Mckenzie and Miss Ethel
Stephens.
AItOs-Mrs. c. Arrillaga, Mrs. Grace Hanson.
Mrs Hulda Heimerl, Mrs.~J- W. Mckenzie, Miss
B. Maher. Miss II. Maher, Miss c. Hallmeyer,
Miss ]. Hallmeyer. Miss Ruth May Mckenzie.
TenOrs-F. J. King. John Lind, Prof John ".
Mckenzie.
Basses-L- Algeria. V. Lydia. n. A. Trebilcox.
Organist-Nrs- L. Algeria.
Choir directOr-PrOf- 5. Arrillaga
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
CAUSES SICKNESS
Good Health Impossible With
a Disordered Stomach

There is nothing that will create
sickness or cause more trouble than
a disordered stomach, and many people
daily contract serious maladies simply
through disregard or abuse of the
stomach
We urge every one suffering from
any stomach arrangement, indigestion
or dyspepsia. whether acute or chronic
to try Rexan Dyspepsia Tablets. with
the distinct understanding that we will
refund their money without question or
formality, IL after reasonable use OF
this medicine. they are not satisfied
with the results. We recommend them
to our customers every day, and have
yet TO hear of any one who has not
been benefited by them. Three sizes
Csc. soc and $1.00 q box. Sold in San
Francisco only at The Owl Drug Co.
Inc, 710 Market street, 7T8 Market
street. Post and Grant avenue, Sixteenth
and Mission streets, Fillmore and Geary
streets.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24

to the steadily increasing business in
country lands through Oakland brokers,
either for outside investors and resi-
dents of the city on purchase or in
exchange for those who desire to come
and live in the bay city. Manager w.
E. Johnson of the country department
said:
The activity in country lands and the interest
being taken in this class of investments by all
classes these days is a feature of the realty
is of back TO the earth with many of
the interested parties, but there are others who
are looking chiefly to the worth of the invest
ment, taking into consideration the big advance
ment in the values Of country lands.
Some of those buying for investment have the
idea of living their property part OF the year,
while others wish to provide a home for the
future which, will be at the same time a safe
investment. There are many who giving up
city life. realizing that living is at least sure
on a very small acreage in California while
with proper management an income can be made.
as the land is increasing In value.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
WOMEN TO DISTRIBUTE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Poor and Infirm Will Receive
Appropriate Gifts

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-Christmas bask-
cts will be distributed tomorrow even
ing to many families by the members
of the Catholic Ladies' aid society. A
number of aged women will also be
remembered with money presents.
Presents of boxes of apples, oranges
clothing, books, magazines and other
articles will be made to the inmates
of the county infirmary.
The committee in charge of the dis
tribution consists of:
Mrs Thomas p. Hogan. chairman; Mrs. J. T
Kelly. Mrs. Fred Lilienthal. Miss Katherine
Maher, Mrs. Jennie Jordan. Miss Emily Finn
Mrs George Van Haltren, Mrs. J. C. McAvoy
Miss Anna Porter, Mrs. j. ]. Martin, Miss Bird
Mrs. Charles Fieweger.
A Christmas tree celebration has
been arranged by the members of the
Providence hospital auxiliary. Pres
ents for the patients of St. Joseph's
ward and for the children Of the hos
pital will be distributed tomorrow
evening Mrs. Louis F. Agnew has had
charge of the arrangements and Mrs.
Andrew Calderwood and Mrs. r. F.
Paulin have assisted.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
Y. M. C. A. TO HAVE
WEEKS REJOICING
Celebration of Completion OF
New Building Will Close
New Year Eve

OAKLAND, Dec. 23--CeIebration of
the completion of the new $3.50. 900
building of the Young Mems Christian
association, at Twenty first street and
Telegraph avenue, will begin tomorrow
with a banquet by the members of the
association, at which the local news
papermen will be the guests Wallace
Alexander, president of the association.
VIII be the principal speaker
sunday afternoon there will be a
mems mass meeting in the auditorium,
with Rev. Alexander Allen. rector of
St Paufs Episcopal church, as the
speaker
Monday afternoon will be given over
10 the formal inspection of the build
ing. followed by a reception. At s
O'Clock the state committee of the Y
M G. A, the directors of the Oakland
association and the pastors of the local
churches will be guests at a dinner. In
the evening will be a reception for
city officials, and the principals and
teachers of the schools.
reception to members of the cham
Der of commerce, Merchants exchange.
and Tri-City Rotary club will take
place Wednesday evening. Thursday
afternoon will be devoted to entertain
ment of the womens clubs of the east
pay cities, with reception Tor ira
ternal and secret societies in the even
ing. Still another reception for the
members of the women's societies and
auxiliaries will be held Friday even
ing.
The festivities will close Saturday,
December 81, when the building will
be turned over to the youth of the
city. In the evening the members of
the young peoples societies of the
churches will assemble. The reception
of that evening will close with watch
service, lasting through the last. Is
minutes of the old year, and the first
quarter hour of the new. January 1
the association will be prepared to
OccuDY its new home.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
BROKFRs' REPORTS

r. E. Reed of the Laymance real
estate company said:
An interesting feature Of the plan along which
the Rock Ridge properties have been and are
idea Of unity has been carried. The harmony
OF unity OF the whole property has been consid-
planning OF every improvement. Even in the sale
Of property there have been deposits refused be-
cause the prospective buyer insisted on privi-
leges which. 4 granted. would mar the beauty
Looking about them the Rock Ridge owners saw
that they held the last untouched piece Of hill
property, and they saw that because OF its loca-
ton and beauty this subdivision must be
the finest residence section of the city in future
Eens OF this city TO make this last remaining
hin property as perfect possible.
Through the Office OF George w. Aus
tin a deal has been completed whereby
a number Of Oakland men have formed
q company for the marketing of a
large tract Of land on Roberts island.
Austin said:
the shippee ranch and comprises .z31 acres Of
What has been famed for garden products and
company, which IS capitalized at $1,000 is
draining and improving the land and subdividing
bsve - tse5 = ~ rom 90 70 So acres many bs
Is nesr Holt station on the Santa Fe. Many Of
The buyers are improving for settlement while
others are buying for investment and for leas-
Onions, asparagus and potatoes are among the
chief products and big returns can be made
from dealing with the San Francisco and Oakland
markets. The land is selling at $500 an acre
and many are planning TO make fortunes from
truck farming. The officers OF the company are
George T. Dunlap, president; George W. Austin,
vice president, and B. p. Richardson, secretary.
TONE IMPROVED
The better tone Of the realty market is strong
" emphasized By the activity there has been
this month ana during the holiday season There
Is no comparison with last season and even where
deals are not closed, owing 70 the nearness Of
Christmas. there is no lack Of inquiry and /
haFe several large transactions pending that may
Be closed any day.
Taylor Bros. & Co. call attention
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
SIXTEEN ADDITIONAL
LIGHTS FOR BERKELEY
Great White Way to Be Extend
ed in Business Section

BERKELEY, Dec. 23.- Central
Berkeley will be well lighted with
electroliers, according to the plans
made by the city council and business
men. Lights are already installed in
Shattuck avenue and before the new
year eIectroliers will be placed in Cen
ter street east of Milvia.
The council agreed today to furnish
current for 10 lights to be installed by
merchants in Telegraph avenue north
of Durant avenue to the Sather gate
way of the university. Six lights will
also be placed in University avenue
east Of Shattuck avenue.
The new lights will cost the city
about $1.5O each per month for main
tenance after the cost of installation is
paid by the property owners and mer-
chants.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
BERKELEY WANTS
CITY and COUNTY
Committee of College City Is
Named to Draft Bill for
the Legislature

BERKELEY, Dec. 23-The move
ment for city and county govern
ment for Berkeley was given addi-
tional impetus last night in the rooms
of the chamber of commerce when the
consolidation committee appointed by
Mayor Hodghead met and organized.
The mayor was chosen as chairman
and Wells Drury was made secretary.
A committee consisting of Max The
len, A. j. Elston and w. A. Gates was
appointed to draft bill making Berk-
eley city and county for presenta-
tion to the legislature.
This committee will begin work at
once on the proposed BILL which will
be presented in the lower house by
Assemblyman G. c. Young of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
DEPART AS
HOUSEHOLDER ARRIVES

ALAMEDA, Dec. 2s.-Two burglars
in the act of looting the residence of
w. B. Wayeott. 1884 Bay street, last
night were alarmed when Waycott ar
rived and opened the front door. The
housebreakers jumped through a win
dow and made their escape, leaving be-
hind them a quantity of silverware and
jewelry that they had gathered and
wrapped in bed clothing. The burglars
entered the dwelling by climbing a
porch and forcing a second story win
dow.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
PROF. JONES TO FRAME
NEW VALLEJO CHARTER

BERKELEY, Dec. 23.-Prof. William
Carey Jones left last night for Vallejo
to assist in the framing of the new char
ter for that city. He is known as the
father of the Berkeley charter, and
is in demand in various sections Of the
state to give his advice on the commits
sion form of government.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
BERKELEY WANTS NAVY
YARD IN THE WEST END
Chamber of Commerce Urges
Advantages of College City

BERKELEY, Dec. 23.-After receiv-
ing a letter from George Won L. Meyer.
secretary of the navy, to the effect that
Berkeley's claims to the site of the pro-
posed new navy yard would be given
full consideration, the chamber of COM
merce of this city has transmitted a
second letter giving additional reasons
why this city should be selected by the
federal authorities.
Attention is called to Berkeley on ac-
count of the large level area possessed
on the water front that would be useful
for shipbuilding yard.
1t is also pointed out that channel
for vessels of the deepest draught could
be easily dredged and make Berkeley
harbor the best in San Francisco bay.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Frank H. Hallstead. %. and Ethel Robinson.
49, both of Meadow Valley.
Rudolph s: Silvey, 26, and May Gonsalves, "a,
both of Oakland.
John s. Fayle, 81, Stockton, and Phoebe Rich
ards, 1S. Niles.
both of Oakland.
Richard solomon, 35, and Ernestine Blaseb-
bauer. %, both Of San Francisco
Edward ]. Tyrrell, 80, Oakland, and Cora E.
Long, IS, Berkeley.
Lewis A. Pringle, 81, Lincoln, and Lou 1.
Deyo. 80, Berkeley.
George E. Townsend. "a. San Francisco. and
Mary A. Fogarty, 27, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
COUNTY CLERK COOK
HONORED BY FRIENDS
Official Given a Banquet and
Testimonial

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-The deputies of
County Clerk James p. Cook gave him
a banquet last night at local cafe. to
which a number of Cooks friends were
invited. The occasion was the close Of
his second term OF Office and the as
sumption of his duties for the third.
A J. Woolsey of Berkeley acted as
toastmaster. Justice Henry A. Melvin.
who was invited, sent a warm letter OF
eulogy of Cook, with his regret at not
being able to be present. Jeweled
scarfpin was presented to Cook.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-24
BONDSMEN ARE SUED
BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Alfredo Fassio, Accused of Rob-
berry. Fails to Appear

OAKLAND, Dec. 23.-Suit was begun
today by District Attorney Donahue to
collect $4,000 from c. Lepori and T.
Rizzo, bondsmen of Alfredo Fassio, a
defaulting defendant. Fassio was held
for trial before the superior court on
a charge Of robbing Ghiglione Clam
battista Of $500. He failed to appear
when the date for his trial came round
and is still at large, in spite of the
fact that the police and Sheriff Barnet
have searched for him.