davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
Just a Trivial Accident.

Aviators seem to make about as
much Roadway over land as sea. and
not a great deal over either They
sail very we'll 80 long as all conditions
are perfect and everything goes right,
but the second that things go wrong
their adventure ends in simple failure
or worse. The attempt of McCurdy,
the Canadian. to fly from Key West to
Havana was about as successful as,
and not more so than, the average at
tempt to gain practical control Of the
air for transportation purposes. He
came within ten miles Of his destina-
tion before he fell into the ocean. He
SAYS. himself, conditions were perfect,
conld not have been more propitious,
and then, with victory within his
grasp, his goal in plain view, an acci.
dent, trivial in itself, robbed him OF
his almost won titleS4s
The trivial accident seems to be the
one thing on which the aviator may
always count, because 1t comes with
striking regularity. 1t3comes, too, just
as 1t did in this case, when the man is
within grasp of his goal. 1t has come
to several brave fellows just as they
had reached a brilliant pinnacle, and
1t never fails OF conquest. So, oui
sturdy air-men have not yet succeeded
In conquering this formidable foe 81
much as to overcome the most trivia
accident. They have made some me
ehanical headway, for which they de
serve rich praise, but what progress
they have achieved toward solving tn,
mysteries of science is another matter
And this is the big end of their task
Admirable as is the heroic spirit O
these young men wrestling with tn
question of aerial navigation, one 1
restrained from too indulgent ap
plause by the serious realization tina
they have as yet 80 much to accom-
plish to prove the practical utility o
their scheme.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
Figures.

In labOred disqulsition our amia-
bic contemporary, the World Herald,
makes circuitous argument in refer
encs to the percentage Of votes that
should be necessary to adopt an in
itiative and referendum measure. The
WoFld-HeFald's learned conclusion is
that the proposed initiative and refer
endum amendment to the Nebraska
constitution. should require that a ma
jority OF the voters participating in
the election vote on the measure, and
that majority of this majority be
favorable to its adoption. This
would mean that fraction over %
per cent Of the total number Of voters
participating in the election could by
themselves change our fundamental
law or enact new legislation, provided
so per cent OF the voters remain silent
during the popular roll call.
The World-Herald cites in support
of Its position the experience of Ore
gon, but is by no means 80 specific as
It might have been. In Oregon at the
last election the total vote throughout
the state was 120,24s. On the meas
ure extending the primary to provide
for a vote of preference on candidates
for presidential nomination the total
number recorded was S4,977, or just
20 per cent, of which 4S,36S were
"yes" and 41,624 we're no" The
measure was adopted by q majority
of 1923, so that it was made a Law
by almost exactly SO per cent of the
whole number of electors, and {
change of from yes" to mo" of s6I
votes, or seVen-tenths of 1 per cent
would have marked its defeat instead
OF its ratification.
These figures are not offered as al
argument for or against any particu
lar percentage, but merely as food TO
thought for our lawmakers a
Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
The Mexican Revolt.

II has been dificult to determine at
times Just what it is those discon-
tented Mexlcans are revolving against,
but It is quite plain that they are re-
voting and strikingly apparent that
they are themselves convinced that
something is radically wrong. Their
disturbances have been too sporadic to
be classed as a revolution and have
not come up to the dignity OF an In
surrection. No great loss of life has
been entailed and neither Americans
on the border nor the Mexican officials
seem to be seriously distressed about
them.
Yet, in spite OF this, the spirit of
unrest and revolt does not die. And
it is worth noting that the revolters
do not regard themselves and do not
care to have others regard them as a
mob. That is distinctly enunclated by
the bold leader who, on the point of a
gun, passed a note across the Ameri-
can boundary at Mexicali, where II
seems SllknL lulcIuhllpudl ullSuAuCi-
standing arose over some trivial mat
ter. This is significant, this spirit OF
revolt, which fancies itself entitled to
vindication even at the expense OF
bloOdshed. The process of border
warfare has gone on long time.
The government Of Mexico surely
cannot be deceived as to the state Of
affairs. 1t doubtless recognizes the
fact that sooner or later it will be
forced to settle the grievances Of thil
element of it's population. Whether
the crisis will come during Diaz's day
depends entirely on how long that day
lasts. At any rate, Mexico has prob
lem on it's hands which is certain tC
give the republic grave concern. And
psradoxieal Aat is may appear, thiI
problem has been created by and il
spite of Diaz and Diazism, (which hal
brought it its prosperity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
People Talked About

An English lord is to be one of the
ushers at the wedding OF Miss Gould The
time may come when It will be possible
for an American heiress to have a prince
for her chauffeur when she gets married
A fortune Of 10000 has been bequeathed
to Mrs Robert A. Todd, wife Of a proml-
nent Los Angeles attorney and ex-city
councilman OF Los Angeles. by Dietrich
G. Mensing, a rancheT Of Covlna, whom
she did not know to be her father until
few months ago,
W. j. Fields representative-elect from
the Ninth Kentucky district came from
his Olive Hin home to Lexington and en-
tered the State University Law college.
Mr.. Fields was elected over J. b, Bennett,
the republican candidate lie has the dis
tinction Of being the only representative
from his state who entered college after
election
Raymond Duncan, exponent OF the Greek
garb, was parading Portland, ore. In the
moonlight, when a guardian OF the peace
exhorted him TO "g'wan," or be taken cap
I tive for walking IN his nightshirt. sens-
tor Bourne's constituents are so much en-
/ crossed In the new nauonalism that they
/ may be pardoned their unaequsintancS
/ with the merely classic and beautiful.
| Much has been said OF the retirement OF
Messrs. Aldrich and Hale from the sen.
ate and public life, but another man OF
! distinguished services IL passing from th'
: field and almost unnoteed. This is FOR
mer Senator Cockren Of Missouri, whos'
successor. e. G.. McChord, has just beer
appointed on the Interstate Commerc,
commission. In his 7Gth year. after thirty
six years Of public service in Washington
lac il once mere private citizen
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
LESSONS OF JsErUL, LIFE.
Advancement waits Upon Industry
and Perseverance.
Philadelphia bulletin.


Philadelphia Bulletin.
lesson to be read from the life of the
late Paul Morton, without making the de-
ductions that are too large, was the
efficiency which came from both his in
dustry and his sense OF industry. His
abundant energies throughout his life
were always used in helpful pursuits and
he never knew what II was to be idle.
He was a notable example OF the fact
that the young man in this age who de-
sires to succeed must be on the job all the
time, that he must have intelligence and
energy, and that he must always be pre-
pared to take the place Of the man ahead
of him.
This was the secret Of the success OF
Paul Morton who was by no means 6
great or brilliant man In the usual mean
ing OF those terms, From the time when
he was boy until the end he was always
preparing to do the work for which ne was
needed, even II he did not happen to be
paid for II. The result was that when 9
vacancy came. II was always Paul Morton
who was wanted, He had the equipment
He had shown the Intelligent energy, and
he was wanted higher up.
Every employer, individual or corporation
wants good men to do things. The lesson
for the young men Of this age Is thai
there must be preparation for the future
4 that II one wants a better Job he mus
show that he is fit for it and that II 1,
better 10 spend ones time in gaininf
knowledge which will be of value in hi,
work than in wasting ones money OF
cigarettes and ones time in loafing.
There is no room, nor should there be
for the loafer or the lazy man Of the in
competent. In this age Of opportunity tn,
boy who does not succeed has usually
himself alone to blame.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
A Prorres.ive smile.

Representative Norris OF Nebraska, who
was defeated by Judge Smith OF Iowa as
candidate for the federal bench, took
high ground the other day against the pro
posed increase Of pay would place the
judges on a higher social plane, occupy
ing which they would be apt to forget
human rights and human liberties" AS
near as can be Judged Representative
Burke of Pennsylvania did not agree with
the reasoning OF the Nebraskan. At any
rate. 1t occurred to Mr.. Burke to inquire
whether any of his fellow members were
willing to admit that the 30 per cent in
crease in their pay had caused them TO for
get human rights and liberties. The only
answer was in the prevalence of cheerful
expression OF countenance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
THE MISSING DELEGATE,

went unto the Land show
And wandered here an therei
/ saw fine fruit from Idahosr
And grain fFom everywhere;
/ Travelled thro' Yosemite
with the moving picture man;
I staged &c thro' the Yellowstone
On the illustrated plan;
l heard the Filipinos sing,
Heard talks on irrigation,
And saw the most magnificent
Big porker in creation; r.s
carried round big armloads
Of-Oh, all sorts of Junk
And decided that the Land show
Was not exactly punk,
got two raisin biscuits
On California day
And went on--oh no end OF trips
And didn't have to pay;
saw the giant evergreens, a.t.. ...,..
The famous eucalyptus,
And not one wonder of that state
OF California slipped us; .Itte
And yet / felt an aching void,
An absence unexplained,
As II some friendly delegate
From Frisco was detained;
The lonesomeness affected me
/ could scarce suppress sob.
The absentee was the frlsky f1ea.
Why wasn't he on the job7
Omaha. BAYOLL NE TRELE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
M1RTHFUL FANCIEs.

How is # that such a busy man IS
Jollaby found time to master French so
well2'
waiting for his wife to be ready in a
minute."-Baltimore American. -.
PA. what's a joint bank account of man
That's an account, my son, where the
husband does the deposting and the wife
the withdrawing. Judge.
Mrs. De Young-Your husband hates
music. doesn't he?
Mrs De sosh-why, no-what makes yOu
Mrs De Young-Tve noticed that he al
ways rushes out OF the theater as soon as
the orchestra begins to play between the
do you think men are more cl'vsr
than women? |
Some men are" .....
who are theyT
"The single men. my dear,"-New York
Mail. ..uf
You permit that patient to smoke in
yes" replied the genial physician. ut
gives his friends such good cigars as he
does to cut 1t out entirely. Chicago Rec
ord-Herad. a.+- Co.'s -.r
Are you getting any nearer TO an in
Not very near, am, afraid. Whenever
| speak OF II to the boss, l notice he has
PARKWAY expression. "-Baltlmore Amer
lean. .s'...a
why the llmp?'
ASKED Papa Plunks for his daughter.
Wrote out the request in my best etyle and
handed il to him" .,r
"Weu?"
"He read IL over"
And thenY srys. -.l .~
And then he handed II back with q foot
note."-Cleveand Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Pittsburg Dispatch.
The American who tried to force the Of
ficers of the Bank of England to open it's
vaults and let him help himself has been
declared hopelessly insane. Yet observe the
indistinct line that is drawn between in
sanity and genius. Those who use more in
direct and less perceptible means OF accom-
plishing the important result of getting
hold of the money, are put in the latter
class.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
moral Effect of the jail.
Baltimore American,

Peonage is likely to be unpopular In the
south in future, since the energetic crusade
OF the government against It has put five
rich men in jail for defying the law in
practicing It, When wealth and influence
get behind the bars, then offenders be-
gin to realize that Justice is In earnest in
declaring all violators Of the law must be
punished alike. Peonage is an evil which
demands drastic measures to stamp it out
and justice in these cases is giving the
stamp with its leaden foot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

The proposition for a constitutional
convention to give Nebraska a new
state constitution has met a stumbling
block. or course, il We had the in
itiative and referendum there would
be no need of a constitutional conven-
tion, because the people would thereby
be a convention in continuous session,
with full power to in Siate and adopt
amendments to the constitution at any
time, and as often as they wished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

At its mid-winter turning point the
Omaha High school put out thirteen
graduates and took in over 400 new
students. We know Of a lot Of bust
ness institutions that would like to
enjoy expansion at that rate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Now that the globe can be eneircled
by any experienced traveller in thirty
seven days, wouldn't Jules Verne,
George Francis Train and Nelly BLY,
feel fooiishY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

In the matter of Canadian reci-
procity the president seems to have
called some BLUFFS so effectually as to
leave certain conspicuous gentlemen
gasping for breath to express them
selves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

BY way Of South Omaha comes an
assurance by a spokesman for the
Omaha Water board that the posses
sion end operation OF the water plant
will be taken over not later than next
January. Mark 1t down on the
calendar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

II local bank deposits have shrunk
It is not exceptional, because bank de-
posits all over the country have been
contracting. On a comparative show
ing Omaha will size up with the best
Of them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Vice President Nohler of the Union
Pacific declares that railway accidents
are more common abroad in proper
tion to the number of passengers ear
ried than they are with US, only the
public does not hear so much of them.
That is a double credit-mark--one for
the safety OF our railroads and the
other for the enioiency of cur news
papers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Two Lincoln physicians have been
indicted for performing criminal Oper-
ations. There are some things worse
than Bookkeeping even in a dry town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
swipInr Democracy CIOthss.

Senator owen complains that the Progress
sivs Republican league has stolen the
democracy's ideas. 1t may be suggested
that IL the democrats would only use
some Of their principles there would be
less danger OF their being swiped
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

to remedy comparatively trivial griev-
snces against the common carriers.
The legislature can End plenty to do
working out the big problems beyond
the scope OF the commission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Christian Science leaders may have
read Mrs. stetson. out Of the church,
but she Is still able to break into the
magazines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

The Baltimore Sun says that city is
the logical place for the 1912 demo-
cratic national convention. No, no;
they might get 10 eating terrSpin, and
then no telling what would happen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

II the enlarged house of representa-
tives fnds itself crowded its members
might sit two in a seat. They pair
with one another often enough, any
NAV
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
ripe for = Scare.

Chicago Record-Herald
One Of the London papers fears that reci-
prOcity with Canada Is to be the first
step toward the annexation OF the Do
minion by the United States. This indi-
Gates that England is generally ready to
be scared at almost anything.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

II the railway commission is good
for anything It ought TO save the leg
islature time that used 10 be consumed
with ali sorts OF proposed measures
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Carter Harrison promises gas at 20
cents II elected mayor Of Chicago.
Thought Roger sullivan was the gas
works OF Chicago,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

oh, my! There is blood on the
moon. Here is Baltimore referring
to Colonel wattersons town as Little
Louisville And the colonel thou
sands OF miles away!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Il now seems that the reason Judge
Baldwin did not sue Colonel Roosevelt
for libel, as threatened, is that he
found by re-reading his former de-
sis;ss ths ee!oaeI had carefully quoted
his exact words,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

At any rate, none Of our lawmakers
is trying TO achieve fame BY proposing
to repeal the nine-foot bed sheet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Report has it that S. e. Lux would
like to be mayor a of Topeka. Let
there be light in Kansas,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

The king Of England. suing a
French editor for libel, makes dandy
good news story, Just the same.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Roosevelt says Again He is a Pro-
gressive. . Some folks will begin to
believe the colonel after q while.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

What's this, vote selling in Okla
homa? Perish the thought. That is
the state that had Haskell for gov
ernor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
BOrariiyf should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. Address viii be
changed az often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

speaking Of grammar. why will
members Of congress persist, in saying,
for instance, The. committee are not
prepared to say what its report?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

This movement to mark the great
battlefelds Of the country should not
overlook Reno.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Mary Garden has threatened to
write book Quick, let her back on
the stage with her Salome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Those AmericanRnd Canadian avia-
tors seem to approve the reciprocity
plan. anyway. ru
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
Army Gossip

MATTERS Of Interest on and sack
Of the Firing Line Cleaned from
the Army ana Navy Register.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

There 10 nothing in this higher
cost of living racket says ]. Adam
Bede. What, not even racket?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Senator Depew must have been hav-
ing the time Of his life watching those
New York demoerats elect his sue
cessor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraslsa, Douglas County,
Dwight Williams circulation manager Of
The Bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn, Gays that the actual number Of full
and complete copies Of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bees printed during
the month Of December, 1910 was as fol-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

It seems that ex-senator Smith of
New Jersey haG lnderestimated the
influence of higher education.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

Get ready for the grounding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

The chief OF the staff Of the army has
not yet taken up the question Of the Sc
lection of army officers who may be sent
to Japan to study the language OF that
country. There are now four American
army officers engaged in this work. which
Is not the easiest task sef-imposed upon
members Of the military personnel II is
stu question whether any officers
can be spared to succeed those in
Japan. who viii shortly return after
a four years tour Of duty there.
The War department has received APP
plications fro this assignment to duty
from seventeen officers Of line and staff OF
the various grades from major to second
lieutenant. Perhaps the enactment of leg
islation which provides additional officers
VIII simplify the problem, but for the pres
ent the matter is held in allegiance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-01

DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 70
before me this 3lst day OF December, 1910.
ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-02-27
l.. n. BURNETT TALKS
ABOUT 1915 EXPOSITION
Aberdeen Man Urges California to
Make Majority of Buildings
Permanent at Fair

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23.-In an adj
dress at Los Angeles Chandler OF
Commerce tonight l.. Fl. Burnett, CT
Aberdeen, Wash, who was a member
Of the Alaska-Y ukOn-Paoifc eXposi-
ton state commission, declared Calf
ornia should profit by the experience
of the state of Washington and make
the majority of the buildings at the
1915 exposition of permanent ma
tuer and provide that they revert to
some state educational institution.
When Mr. Burnett made the state
ment that the state of Washington
was the first to consider an appro-
priation for representation at the San
Francisco fair he was loudly cheer
ed by leading business men Of the
city.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-02-27
RUEl MIN MS DEAD
Pioneer of ChehaIis County Passes
Away Saturday in Eastern
Washington

Word was received here yesterday
of the death, Saturday, of Ruel Minis
at his home in Chelan county, and
the body is expected to arrive at Cos.
mopolis tomorrow for burial. Mr..
Minis was about 65 years of age, and
leaves his wife, three sons and a
daughter.
Ruel Minis came to Chehalis county
from Nebraska in the early SOS and
settling at Cosmopolis, invested heav-
lily in timber lands, as well as own
ing almost all the townsite of Cos
mopOlis. He built fine home, that
was later moved to Aberdeen, and is
now the Cody" on the corner OF
Heron street and X street. He was
public spirited citizen, always ready
with his pen, purse and voice to ad
vance what he conceived to be the
interests of Grays Harbor
Suffering financial reverses, his
large Chehalis county holdings were
swept away, and he moved to East
ern Washington. where he had beer
in litigation with the general land of
fee for a number of years over &
homestead he had taken in a fores
reserve
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-02-27

which may be sent at any time dur
ing the "a hours, the rate will be one
and one-half times the regular day
rate, or $3.50. The added cost, how.
ever, gives the privilege of sending
so words, and for any additional num-
Der of words of 10 or less a charge of
one-fifth of the total rate for so words
is made, which, in the case of mes
sage destined to New York, would be
one-fifth of $3.50, or 80 cents. This
method of computing the rate applies
to messages destined to all points.
All day letters will be handled with
such dispatch as to scure reasonably
prompt delivery. but the full paid mes.
sage will still exist at the regular
rate and will be given an expedited
service which. of course, must be main
tanned in order that it's value as
quick and specialized, but short mes
sage may be continued.