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Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
Heroines at the switchboard.
Boston Transcript.

All Of us have something to say OF, and
very often to the telephone glrh We arc
apt to regard her as frivolous young
woman whose Joy is to give us the wrong
number. The spirit Of the Roman sentl-
mel at Pompeii is the very last thing we
expect to see manifested by the sister
hood, and yet telephone girls at Austin,
Pa, who stuck to their posts and called
up the community to tell It the flood was
coming have associates in devotion and
courage at Black River Falls, Wis. When
the dam at Lake Arbutus gave way the
telephone girls stood at the switch
bpards until the water flooded the build
ing they occupied. and they were rescued
in boats. BY the way, did anybody men
tion women as the tlmid sex?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

In the list OF expenditures made
by Nebraska in the special interest II
agriculture, the appropriation of
sA1,2sO for the pure food commis-
zion Is included, though just why is
not apparent. The farmer doubtless
benefits from the pure food inspec-
tlon. but hardly more proportion
ately than people In other walks of
life. II the pure food laws are not
for all the people, 1t will be hard to
identity any legislation that is.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
Twenty Years Ago.

Sam ID. w. Manneiley, a well known
travelling man from Rochester, N. T.,
inhaled gas for six hours at the Mlllard
hotel and died. II was a case OF suicide,
apparently, but for which no cause could
be assigned,
A complimentary banquet to Hon Nj.
V. Cannon, president Of the Irish Ma
tional league, who was in the city, was
given at the Dellone hotel and attended
by about 100 prominent men. Governor
Boyd acted as toastmaster and County
Attorney 7. j. Mahoney was the principal
speaker after Mr.. Cannon. Other speak,
ers were Moses p. ofBrien, T. b. Nina
han. Mayor r. c. Cushing, John p. SUIT
ton, Michael Lee, T, ]. o'Neil, T. J..
Morarty. The banquet closed amid the
strains Of God Save Ireland"
Miss L. Schmidt of Chicago, the guest
for seven weeks Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II.
Schmidt, went to Humphreys, Neb., for
the winter.
Rev. Charles E. Bradt. pastor OF the
Second Presbyterian church OF Lincoln
was in the city attending the Nebraska
synod OF that church.
Miss Jennie Schmidt OF Beatrice ar
sAfNN "a NAu NAAS " bN tHo khehN OF MISS
Eta Rosenberg, 2019 Blnney street.
Arthur Chilson and Miss Lizzie NJ.
Bomgardner were married at 9lS South
Twenty-ninth avenue In the morning by
Rev. I. r. cramblst, pastor OF the First
Christian church.
John M. Thurston, addressing a meet
ing Of Omaha citiSens in the Farnam
street theater upon the prospects OF
Omaha landing the national republican
convention, told them he thought this
city'S chances were good. Ex-Govnernor
Saunders spoke and boosted the plan.
Miss Kate ouealey, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs James Quealey OF Omaha, and
Mr., p. ], Mckay of Laramie, wyo., were
married at St. Peters Catholic church,
Twenty-eighth and Leavenworth streets
The bridesmaid was Miss Mamie Queaiey,
sister OF the bride. and best man was
Mr.. j, N. Kelly.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

over in Illinois a member OF the
legislature has been found willing TO
declare under oath that he never
suspected any member OF the legisla-
ture OF dishonesty or corruption OF
any character" We cannot testify
as 70 the Illinois iaw-maklng bodies,
but II Nebraska solon could be un.
earthed with a similar declaration In
bis mouth. he would be regarded as q
candidate for the insane asylum.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

News from the Turkish war arena,
they say. is being censored. Let
them cut out the names OF the Off
GERS on both sides and readers will
not complain.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

William Il. Curtis Just dead. belonged
In that vanishing type of newspaper
men that shed credit on the profession
from many angles.-Atlanta Constitution.
Mr.. Curtis, indeed, is entitled to
this tribute and more. but why re-
fleet upon the profession by implying
that all those who are honoring II are
rapidly vanishingY
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Mr.. Bryan is urging democrats to
vote their ticket straight this year
as boost for democratic victory in
Nebraska next year, That should be
convincing argument why Ne
braska republicans should stay with
ueir own ticket this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

II may be taken for granted that
our democratic United States SEN
ator viii get better posted next time
before he puts up a talk to the grain
men IS prelude to his golf game.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

No matter how many mean things
they say OF Senator Stephenson, they
must admit he Is an easy-goiug old
gentleman, who has put lot OF
money In circulation.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

DR., Madero is doubtless a good
man, but the report that his brother
is about 20 touch the government
strong box for 642,ls5 pesos. would
indicate that he also is very practi-
cal stateaman.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

After his address President Taft was
driven 20 the new building OF the Colum-
bus club. where he made a short talk TO
the knights os Columbus.-As
Press dispatch from Portland
Wonder II the Protestant clergy
men will enter a protest, and insist
that they have been sighted.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
The pemocrntic Hoodmink.

BRADSHAW, Nab., Oct. Ito the
Editor OF The Beef The above caption Is
not very pretty, we admit, but II is more
or less suggestive. Just now the demo-
cratic party IL highly intoxicated with
the hope Of success In 1912. Every strata
gem and device known 10 modern politics
will be resorted To that their hopes may
be realised. Republican party division
must be accomplished, for without that
demoeratio hopes OF success would be
absolutely futile. Every wild-eyed scheme
or project, under the suise Of reform. that
any faction Of the republican party may
advance that has the eaF-marks Of dis
sension in the republican ranks will be
hailed with delight and lauded to the
skies by democratic demagogues In the
press and on the stump. Every noted in
surgent Is already receiving favorable
notice and commentator from the
democratic speakers and newspapers.
Even our own w, ]. Bryan, ''the greatest
York threw great handfuls Of bouquets
at Senator La Toilette and insurgency
In general.
What for do you supposed Was 1t be-
cause Bryan would assist with one little
finger TO elevate La Toilette to the presl-
Dental chair? No, no, not on your life
but Bryan sees in the La Toilette fac
ton the very best grounds for democratic
success He sees q considerable faction
OF republicans howinE at the altar OF in
aurgency, while Bryan, with his demo-
cratic coworksrs are busy placing
stealthily and cautiously the hoodwink
over the eyes by showers OF flattery.
Does anyone think for one moment that
Bryan or any other leading democrat
would vote for or in any way support La
Toilette any sooner than they would
TaftY Never. never, Republicans should
not be hoodwinked. BRIAN and all his
hosts will wage as fierce a war to de-
feat La Toilette, should he get the nomi-
nation. a. they will II Taft shall be
nominated. The democrats want the Goa
troll OF this country, and though. as near
as La Toilette may have come 10 the
democratic brink, thank fortunes he Is
not yet a democrat. able to travel and
work as one, nor does anyone know that
he ever will be one, even in 1912 He has
Travelled wsll so fer. but he has = way
"a travel yet that is beaet with many
democratic difficulties and pitfalls and
may meet with political death, as has
many other eminent political adventurer
In the past.
Therefore. my dear republican friend,
do not be hoodwinked, and by all means
do not become intoxicated with any OF
ths patches OF democratic flattsry they
may hand out between now and next
April for while It may appear sweet in
,he mouth. It will be in the belly as
bitter as gaul, Keep your eyes open and
know for yourself that you are a true
republican from well grounded principles.
JOHN H. DHY,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

In building their platform for
1912, the democrats are advised not
TO put too much raw material In It,
Seasoned timber viii more likely pre-
vent warpIng.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

The Chinese government has an
impressive way of showing the revo-
iutionists there the forbidding side
Of their enterprise by just beheading
a few reealeitrants in the presence OF
the others.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

A New Yorker says none Of the
uneonseionable nations OF Europe
have ever been guilty OF a more high
handed piece OF bullying" than the
United States committed in getting
the Panama. He must admit,
though, that It makes a rafting fine
canal.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

What's this. the uneArthing down
at Lincoln OF illegal voting and
frauds among members of the junior
law class at the state university suf-
fieient to require the annulling OF an
election and the holding of second
election? Who would have thought
it2
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Archbishop Ireland fails to see any
justification for the recall of judges
But then, Senator Norris Brown
takes the opposite view, which ought
20 settle II.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
Thus the Heard speak..

Indianapolis News.
Inventor Edison, who has just returned
from a tour OF Europe, says. II tell you.
boys, ] felt like kissing the Statue OF
Liberty when l came up the bay" Well.
she's there 10 be admired
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Neither the worlds list OF great
battles nor the honor roll OF war
heroes is being augmented by the
Turko-Italian flssco.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 90 them. Address
viii he changed as often ms
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
crowdiag the wsitiaE Benches.
Kanaaa Hlfu gtau

"The courts" says the president 'are
my ideals on earth that typlfy what we
shall meet Ia heaven" However, Il 81.
Peter ls as slow ~ the courts the aver
age applicant will be kept waiting from
one 70 five yearI
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

typhoid is again more or less
prevalent, but no yellow journal out
cry against the water works, No
bonds to be voted just now.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
one MeaEeF Con.oIatIen.

IhuIhhNpoI3 NeWs,
Tropoli may derive some satisfaction
from the fact that no wicked American
trusts are concerned IN these energetic
preparations 10 monopoliEe It's trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

We shall take no stock in rumors
OF peace between Italy and Turkey
until Richard Harding Davis is heard
from.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Turkey cries for peace. II was n
piece of northern Africa that sent
Italy to war.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

That city hall debate over junkets
and junketing seems to have suffered
untlmely lapse.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
TO AUTUMN.
John Keats

John Keats
Season OF mists and mellow ffuftfuiN
ness,
Close bosom friend Of the maturing
cOnspirtnS with him how to load and
bless
With fruit the vines that round the
thatch-eaves run;
to bend with apples the moss's cottage
trees,
And fill all fruit with ripsnsss to the
core;
To swell the gourd. and plump the hazel
shells
With sweet kernel; to set budding
more,
And stlil more. later flowers for the
Until they think warm days will never
ceaae,
For sumner has o'er-brimmed their
clammy cells
Where are the songs OF apFing3 Ay,
where are theyf
Think not of them, thou hast thy
music, too
While barred clouds bloom the soft-dying
And touch the stubbls plains with rosy
Then IN a waiifui choir the small gnats
mourn
Among the river swallows. borne
OF. sinking as the light wind lives or
And full-srown lambs blest loudly from
hilly bourni II
Hedge chickens sing and now with
The redbreaSt whistles from a garden
And gathering swallows twittr IN the
skies.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Old Chris" Columbus would
surely feel highly honored II he were
still In our midst.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
SUNNY GEMS.

Rankin-They've found out lately, a. 7
suppose you know, that candy is q cure
Tor the drink habit
Fyle (father OF six girls)-So I've heard.
wonder IL there Is any cure for the
candy hRbit.-Chieago Tribune.
II have a dog and hen which are fast
friends. Isn't that queer?
flnity."
In what way?"
believe your hen and your dog are
both settlers. Baltimore American.
noted sociologist tells the following
story OF a woman in a southern manu-
featuring town. Approaching her for
statistics he asked; Madam. have you
mo" she replied, IT have to work in
the factory myself."-Life.
Fifth grade this year Tommyf'
Yes, sir"
You're in decimals or fractions now,
no doubt7"
mo, sir. I'm in crochet work and clay
modelling now."-Louisville Courier
nal.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

The referees should see that
neither the Lorimer nor the stephen
son tussel ends in dog-fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Turkey Is ready to quit. Sultan
probably anxious to get back home
to see the folks
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

That St. Louis parson who says
hades is a state, evidently proposes to
drag In all Missouri.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

OFFICES.
Omaha-The Des Building.
South Omaha-fS1s N. ST.
Council Bluffs-l5 Scott 81.
Lincoln-26 Little Building.
Chicago-l5ts Marquette Building.
Kansas City-Rellanco Building.
New Nork-3f West Thrty-third.
Nashington-125 Fourteenth ST, N. W.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Communication relating 20 news and
editorial matter should be addressed
Omaha Bee. Editorial Department.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Des Moines street car men have de-
cided TO arbitrate instead OF TO
strike. Not bad tip,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Next big event on the boards-the
Land show.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
Opposes NationI HsIth Rursau.

Opposes Natt0nl Helth nureau.
OMAHA, Oct, I0-ro the Editor OF The
Bee; In q recent editorial with reference
to the pure food laws you closed with
these wordsl Perhaps we shall evsntu-
ally come 10 Dr. wiley's proposition Of q
national board OF health, but for the
time being the machinery the goveFn-
ment now has for carrying out these
measures can DO very good service"
The thought expressed therein Is worthy
Of the careful consideration OF all
There are few who are not thankful for
the sincere efforts OF those who have in
terested themselves In assuring the purity
OF the food We consume, but we should
proceed with care before giving our ap-
proval 10 a national bureau OF health
merely because the idea seems to be as
ISOLATED with that Of pure foods.
For twenty years and more some OF
our political doctor friends have tried to
secure laws which their various utter
ances have plainly indicated are for the
express purpose Of eventually putting out
Of business all methods OF treatment OF
disease save that known as the regular"
or sliopathie II Is only fair 10 say that.
although this work has beoA conducted
BY the American Medical association. a
large part Of ia msmbsrship is by no
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13
.BER CIRCUl


SEPTEMBER CIRCULATION.
47,398
State OF Nebraska. County OF Douglas, S.
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
OF The Bee Publishing company, being
duly sworn, says that the average daily
Circulation. less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies for the month OF September,
1911. was s7.39S
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 90
before me this "a day OF October, 1911.
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-13

Il believe your hen and your dog are
both settlers. American.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
A Heartless Father.

II need some help with my household
duties announced woman when her
husband came home the other night
What's the matter with our daugh-
ter?" the husband wanted to know.
Our daughter? The idea! Why,
Jim, you know she's awfully delicate,
and she would die il she had to do
any household work. She has her
school, and"
And what? Her teachers report
shows that she isn't doing a bit of
school work."
But she is the star member of her
basketball team, and you know she is
eager to take the prize at the gym
nasium contest. But that's just like
a man-wanting a delicate girl to en-
gage in rough, hard labor. Be asham-
ed of yourself, Jim Jenkins! You
have no feeling"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
DEAF" BEGGAR COULD HEAR
Incident That Struck Householder as
Being Along Slightly Humor-
Gus Lines.

Many funny things happen in q
fiat during the course of a few
months" said Milwaukee fiat dwell
er, but one of the best things l ever
saw happened yesterday.
Il was suddenly reused from my
slumber by three loud knocks on the
door Jumping to my feet and into a
bathrobe, hastened to see what was
wanted. I opened the door in time
to see young fellow half way up the
flight to the next floor.
Hello, there!' yelled at him.
HE turned around, hastened back
and handed out small envelope,
pointing to the inscription. I glanced
at it. 1t was an appeal for aid be-
cause the applicant was deaf and
dumb
Say. was mad enough to kick him
down stairs. Then the joke struck
me and slammed the door in his face
and went back to bed laughing"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
SOLVING NEGRO PROBLEM
Under Conditions, the Matter Seemed
Comparatively Easy Of
Arrangement.

The central police station was over
crowded one day last week. Officers
were wondering what they would do
should another arrest be made, when
the door opened and a sleepy-looking,
blue-eyed foreigner drifted in with a
most detected "Goot efning, mems"
The officers nodded their greetings
to the stranger, who then asked: Can
I did some sleepings here? I yust
came from Chicago and am start to
work tomorrow"
well, the only space we have left
is bunk, which is already occupied
by colored man. You can share
that IL you want to-" replied the Off
Ger.
The man thought for few minutes.
scratched his head and said:
We'll, guess l no can see him in
dark, and besides l am tired and want
sleep."-Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
Historic Event Celebrated.

Australia recently commemorated
the one hundred and forty-first ami
versary of Captain Cooks first land
ing. 1t was in ITO that H. M. S. En-
deavor, barque Of $40 tons, entered
the inlet first called Sting Rays Har
Dor, but afterwards Botany Bay, from
the beauty and variety of the plants
growing about it's shore. The vessel
remained eight days, and before she
left the British flag was hoisted. AS
is the custom on each recurring ami
versary, the flag was again unfurled
upon the spot where it was first dis
played, and was saluted by the guns
of the warships in the harbor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
Couldn't See the Resemblance.

They have been joking Assistant
Treasurer James A. Mathews of the
Guardian bank, on his resemblance to
President Taft, and Mr.. Mathews has
steadily refused to be annoyed there
by. So the jokers subsided and the
Joke died a natural death.
Until the other night, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Mathews dined together with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harmon and their
little daughter. when the Taft resem-
blance was revived. Turning to young
Miss Harmon, Mr.. Mathews asked
whether she, too, thought he looked
like the president.
Dorothy studied long and earnestly
Then she answered:
Not in the face. Uncle Jim
Cleveland Leader.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
He Got the Pass.

81 want a pass"
Pass? You're not entitled to a
pass. You are not an employe
Sorry
40; but here the antirass law says
free transportation can be granted to
necessary caretakers of live stock,
poultry and fruit Well, I'm going on
this trip with an aunt that's a hen
there's your poultry; a girl that's a
peach-there's your fruit; and a
nephew that's a mule-there's your
live stock. Gimme pass."-The Way
Bill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
Dress.

II a man prefers the kind Of clothes
he can jump into and wears another
only under compulsion;
While woman prefers such clothes
as she cannot put on without toll and
trouble and the expenditure of time,
and will unless under compulsion,
wear nothing else;
Then what of permanent equality Is
1t going to avail for the law to call the
sexes back to the tape and start them
all over again?-Puck.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
HEAD OF A BIG EXPOSITION

Charles C. Moore of San Francisco
has been unanimously chosen by the
board of directors of the Panama-Pa-
citic international exposition company
as the active as well as the formal
head of the 1915 exposition. The Ques-
ton Of executive leadership has been
settled finally. There will be no di.
rector general of the Panama-Pacific
exposition. Moore, as president. will
combine the functions which have
been divided in all previous worlds s
expositions between a president and q
director general.
The board of directors of the expo
sition has adopted complete plan Of
organization, differing In its essential
features from that of any exposition
that ever has been held. The 1915 fair
is to be conducted as business propo-
sition, organized upon the lines of a
great business corporation. Moore As
executive head of the exposition, will
be the one man upon whom will rest
ng out every detail of exposition man
POSITION officials and department heads
y department chief will be responsible
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
First Aid.

George Ade, at a luncheon in Chi
cago, paid gallant compliment to a
well-known actress.
The actress wore harem skirt of
the new flame color and Mr.. Ade said
to her:
1T is pretty. And what an odd
color it is, Tell me the name of the
color"
"Flamme de Vesuve-flame of Vesu,
vius," the actress answered.
BE jabers," said Mr.. Ade, "ye make
a vurry purity crater"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
Tea Time In Chile.

Either tea or yerba mate is served
in Chile at 400 p. m, not only in the
homes but at clubs, restaurants and
hotels, and many business houses. A
cup of tea and roll or small cake in
the club or hotel cost from eight to
twelve cents United States gold, while
the business houses serve it free
rather than have the clerks leave their
work or go out for it.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
GATES TELLS TRUST SECRETS

John w. Gates furnished the open
ing sensation in the investigation
when he revealed the history of the
United States Steel corporation. Pres
ent at the birth of the greatest steel
manufacturing concern in the world,
he described how 1t was the natural
outcome of what he described as the
refusal Of Andrew Carnegie to be
bound by the "gentlemen's agree
ments" that marked the early day of
open competition in the steel bust
ness.
He told of millions lost and created
almost in breath; how the Carnegie
mills, appraised at $160.000,00O, were
recognized as worth 1920, 900; the
grim clash in the formative days,
when John D. Rockefeller was dis
suaded from joining in the creation
of the corporation. and the manner in
which others were prevented from
engaging in the steel trade.
Relating how Carnepie had hean
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-06-23
MEXICO'S NEW AMBASSADOR

Senior De la Barra's successor In
Washington is Senor Zamacona, whose
father was minister to the United
States from 1878 to 1882. During the
fathers tenure OF office the son lived
with him in Washington, so that our
government and the ways Of things
at our capital are familiar to the new
minister. Zamacona is about forty
five years of age and for the past two
years has been Mexico's financial rep
resentative in London. Previous to
this he served as director Of the in
ternational revenue of Mexico. and
also represented the Mexican govern
ment's interests In the Mexican Cen
trail railroad. He Is man OF brains;
II he has discretion in equal quantity
he will prove an acceptable successor
to De la Barra
Senor de la Barra proved himself
gifted and altogether welcome repre-
sentative of Mexico In Washington.
doing much to strengthen the bonds
of friendship between the two coun-
tries. He is an advanced thinker, tho
ment OF civilization and the growth c
His worth was recognized when
strength of the rebellion, called him
new and modern cabinet. and especial
surractos the latter led by General MI