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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

high class; but how many know that there are als0
the very best volumes touching sign painting and let
tering? Such a collection seems Of the kind tnaf
would be popular and much in demand, since this
branch Of craftsmanship has been elaborated to an
astonishing extent in recent years The public library
be of very material aid painters and decorators
If they will but become acquainted with its capabii-
ties. and then them.
The remark can be applied to the groups or
books home building, plumbing engineering, wood
working and similar lines. If have need Of
such things and will make his desires known Librarian
Tobtt and her assistants will gladly give advice and
cooperation in finding, buying if necessary, the
right thing.
In architecture, too, reasonably wide range is
covered. Raguenet, in ten volumes, little used, is
among the best helps to the person studying archiec
ture. Many other standard and current publications
kept for the of architects and students in that
line
AS matter of fact the Reference room of the
library could be used much extensively than it
Is by students and artisans by teachers and other
professional people in many lines 1t is part of the
library that deserves investigation and consistent adj
vertisng because of its excellence and, necessarily
a more busy life for it's component volumes would
give very definite pointers on whatever weakness it
may have.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

Investigation proves the two suits of armor that
stand guard at of the museum doors could not
have been made later than the end OF fifteenth or
beginning of the sixteenth century; and they show
wear The armor is of heavy plate inlad with repre-
sensations of St. George and the dragon In the iron
gauntlet of rests long crosshanded sword while
the other carries lance and shield There are shaped
guards for the feet.
The library has recently acquired. by gift, two
very handsome vases of Sevres, which have a high
value They are about four feet high and of proper
Tomato diameter. bearing reproductions of famous
pictures in the Louvre gallery.
Another recent acquisition is a fe-sze marble
statue of Jae the wife of Heber the Kenite" Jae II
who enticed into her tent Sisera the captain OF
the hosts Of Jabn king OF Canaan and after she had
given him drink covered him with a robe, as he sup
posed with intent to hide him from his enemies Then
when he slept, Jael took nail and a hammer ana
killed ssera by driving the nail through his temples
The account of this tragedy be found the fourth
chapter of Judges.
Several very good pictures the property Of the
library. but the art gallery is yet in its infancy Il
may be that in years to the few pieces of real
art in the library will form the nucleus for an art
gallery Of liberal proportions Minneapolis is today
moving through certain public spirited citizens TO
secure funds by bonding and otherwise for the ereO
ton Of such an institution under city control
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Museum Has Attractions.

Omaha folks who have not yet made the &C
Quaintance Of the old younglooking Chinese God of
the Smiling Countenance should do with the open
ing OF the new year. He holds forth on the museum
floor Of the library, close by the mummy and
his beaming smile is a Rntdote for grouchness
This god of the ancient nation is youthful Chinese
annals CO. since he dates back only about 600 years;
and alongside him stands pagoda supposed to be OF
the age Unlike the ancient Egyptians who keep
him company in the long nights, this cheerful China
is unwrapped stands erect and Bret Harte could
have done than pick him out a simon pure
example Of the smile that is "childlike and bland"
His real name has been forgotten but the library
people say he represents the god Of plenty, Of the
bounteoUs harvest and one well believe it, He is
distinctly cheerful bright and polished, clad in close
fitting clothes beautiful colors He s in fact the
Beau Brummel of the Omaha museum. When he took
form the land in which he now finds himself
undiscovered, savage wilderness, and If anybody had
mentioned Omaha he would most likely have lifted his
eyebrows in polite establishment
Coyly peeking over her left shoulder at the an
Client effgy of the gladstone piece of chinaware is
marble maiden OF the great days of Pompei probably
Her countenance cast in serious mold but is beau
tiful withal, beauty goes in art.
Close by the two sharply contrasting figures is a
sarcophagus old enough in ali likelihood to tell most
remarkable things could its story be properly inter
preted A conversation between the former occupant
Of this coffin and the two reposing
in the mummy cloths with their burial boxes near at
hand would be enhancing to modern ears, could they
but hear understandingy. And yet the vanished per-
sonalities would very likely have as much difficulty
understanding each other as the moderns would in
understanding either of them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Volumes On Mechanics.

More books have been purchased during 1910 per-
tanning to mechanics and engineering than to any
other branch of latterdsy activity proportionatey
And the Omaha Public library holds membership in
many of the best societies In the country such
American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Amer
lean Society of Civil Engineering. American Railway
Master Mechanics association and Master Car Build
ers' association.
Omaha is a railroad town, town of workers, of
builders OF practical things and useful endeavor in
every active line OF life which makes it trife
strange that the units in the various classes popua
ton do not take fuller advantage of the things
offered for their advancement and profit the public
library, free OF cost The unhandy location of the
building and the lack Of proper branch libraries is
probably to large extent responsible for of
such excellent opportunities
In another field 1t will probably surprise a good
many readers OF The Bee to learn that collection
stereopticon pictures to date is kept for general
by the Omaha library In the Christmas season
Just ended considerable made of this eollec-
ton by Sunday schools, indicating that a much more
extensive varied collection Of such pictures would
very likely prove very popular feature If widely
known and kept up to the minute to ESSENTIALS.
At present the most profitable department Of the
Omaha library in the matter of creating taste for
healthy reading is the Chidren's room. Naturally,
too, the very widest scope offered here popular
king Of the solid of the institution
the years pass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Books in Foreign Languages.

OF the books added to the library during the last
year aside from fiction, the greatest number in
the class of foreign languages Foregn-speaking peo-
pie now living in Omaha find in the library very
good collection Of books in all languages and the poll
Icy to keep this department to the front II the
made OF the material in hand warrants it.
Almost 1000 volumes have been added to the lists
OF books In the year which is above the average The
primary object has been to gather here the
latest material on all subjects In which the public
general is interested. Many OF the books Of course
may seem quite vsueless to the people who read fe-
ton alone, but, Miss Tobitt says They all have
their place far in advance Of the hcton collection"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

ical numsmatic dramatic archaeological ana geologA
zeal specimens of than ordinary significance are
to be seen in the Reed the Savage the Glider, the
Morris, the Ceburne and other collections. But there
besides old articles precious antiques, Of many
different kinds from spinning wheels to pianos house,
hold utensils manuscripts, books ornaments of
ious Sorts carvings curiosites statues queer pieces
Of apparel, mechanical contrivances ancient imple
ments of war and of peace
George Washington has laid his competent
fingers the keys of the old time piano pictured
above, according to authenticated records This In
strument bears inscription, Square piano manu-
featured by w. T. Collard, London, 179S formerly
owned by James L. Catheart U. 8, consul to Trpon,
the bearer of messages, May 8. 1885, from vizier
Hassan. Bashaw of Algers to George Washington,
President of u. s."
Dr. Peabody who gave the plano and the spinet
to the library, a nephew Of the woman who,
child, sat the knee of the first president he
strummed on the piano long ago. and the doctor
also grandson OF tie Cathcart mentioned The
ancient spinet made in Holland in 1920 and was
decorated with hand painted pictures both box and
These pictures have almost faded away.
the sDinet gives every indication of having been
made many generations since.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

-%HI1E no boast can properly be made that
IXAYN the Omaha Public library is notable in
/ Wv any particular way, for any particular
feature yet the citizens afford to
IGE(SNll take reasonable pride in what is being
V5@SHsaSD done for public enlightenment and edu-
cation through this medium. 1t may
be admitted that the library is not used literally
its capacity warrants. 1t is not called the
peoples daily university extension to anything
like the of its promise possessions. Its
location is bad If judge by results, and its work
ought to be broadened by some MEANS If the library
board can manage it. The appropriation Is small,
compared to similar appropriations In other cities Of
omahas class STILL the good things that may hon
estly be said about the institution not few, First
and foremost perhaps is the fact that, in compare
lively city OF 1876 900 population,
thing over $4,000 volumes issued to the people to
total of 275,S11 volumes in year. This fact,
eording to statistics, puts 1t ahead Of some eastern
cities which have many private and subscription
libraries
The general public is. It appears certain, unin-
formed about many Of the collections and readily
available helps to be found in the library. Depart
ments which of superficial nature broadly
speaking we'll known and rather extensively used
but the really educational and sody helpful features
not in this category. These neglected depart
ments are not In any unusual, and the portion
of the citizenship which needs what they contain and
which could profit most literally from their use seems
70 be overlooking chances for easily increased en-
cheney by freer use of the material provided. 1t
follows that way is yet to be found by which
the library board make these better known and
popularize their For instance while text books
not made feature OF the library, 1t should be
more widely known that many other volumes kept
every live subject that will supplement the text
hook of the student in any line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Gifts and Public Documents.

The library has received as gifts during the year
1873 volumes of which 444 from the United
States government
department which is not sufficiently well
known is the public documents department. The
public is not generally aware that the books and
pamphlets issued by the government contain valuable
material on almost every subject within province
of the government
The public also is not aware seemingly, that the
library attempts to the publications of many of
the learned societies of this country and England.
These publications contain the best material published
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

An unusually fine collection Of law books was
received from Judge John d. Howe of this city and
many valuable art books from G. N. Detz The physi
the city have given generously to the medical
department. The Bohemian societies of the city have
presented books in the Bohemian language and the
Danish society presented books in the Danish Ian
guage.
The Daughters of the American Revolution have
united with the library in the purchase OF books re-
ang to genealogy 1t is the custom of the daughters
to make an annual appropriation for this purpose.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

THE new plan of dealing with the
servant problem will provide for bureau which shall
inspect the references Of servants when they appl
for employment Registry cards bearing the pho
tographs and pedgrees' of these persons it is sug
gested should contain brief reference by the last
employer the reason for the leaving dis
charge and wages paid. Through such when a
servant asks for employment his her capabilities
responsibility be established at and the
worry over the possibility of the employee enter
ing upon duties which he or she is incompetent to
perform the probability of dishonesty would be
practically eliminated
IF law be passed making it misdemeanor
for servant to draw up a fraudulent registry card
alter that has been prepared by the proper
to a minimum.
The adoption by the city Of a plan of this kind
would not only be a protection for the housewives
but for the honest and capable servants as WELL be-
it would give them incentive to live up to the
set standard.
newspapers Of maid who has deeamped with jewels
other valuables belonging to her employer, when
only few days previously she was engaged on the
best of references supposed to have been bona fde
Municipal control of the situation would practically
eliminate the danger Of such evil. If a servant
by the registry card that she has satisfied
former employer competency the security OF
the mistress is all the assured"
on the subject with which they have TO deal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

The belief held in minds that the library exists
for the fiction reader almost solely is to be dispeed
Failing branch libraries in outlying sections now
quite heavily populated distribution of books made
through the public schools far possible through
some Of the factories, the Old Peoples Home. the
Young Mems Christian association, the Park Wilde
home the Social Settlement and Westminster chapel.
But the distribution thus effected is limited and the
means are not at all satisfactory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Some Helpful Features.

Take the question of music. No EFFORT is made
BY che library to carry line OF elementary books on
music. but very decided effort is made to keep on
the Lists those books which viii be OF practical beneht
20 the advanced student Anybody with ambition to
study and progress may have the of these books
Interested people know that the Omaha library
has its list, and TO public use art books Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
interesting Subjects for Study.

In the museum of the Omaha public library are
dozens and OF the most interesting subjects
for study that hours could be given to- Hstor-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
License for Servants

A MOVEMENT now being started in
New Rochelle, N. Y, succeeds, servant
girls in that state may have to secure a
state or city license. Mrs. Aubrey
Beattie, head Of the new organization,
says:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-14

cordingly, under the chaperonage of
an older sister, Miss O'Connell went
west.
Miss O'Connell has pure soprano
voice which has been heard many
times in amateur affairs here and in
Waterbury as we'll as in her home
town. She is remembered with par
ticular pleasure for her performance
in "Pinafore,' given by the Walling-
ford Country club a few years ago.
Smiths family were so charmed
with the young woman that they con-
sented to the engagement on two con-
ditions; first that the couple should
not marry until his college course was
completed, and second that she
should spend a year at fashionable
finishing school in Washington, in
order to fit herself for the position IN
society as the wife of Smith.
Immediately after the last eXamf-
nation and without waiting to secure
his diploma Smith hurried to Wal
lingford. where he welded Miss
O'Connell, Monday afternoon. Hor-
ace Boynton of Los Angeles, was
best man, and Miss Elizabeth, a
younger sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid. The couple will live In
Stapleton, Ia, where the Elder Smith
has established his son in business.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-14
Ordinance For
A Quiet Fourth
FavorabIy Reported

Section l. No cartridge, torpedo or
other explosive shall be placed upon
any street railway track or tracks,
used or operated upon any street
within the city.
Section 2. No cannon or shotgun
shall be discharged on the Fourth Of .
July in any street, park or other place
within this city.
Section 3. Any person who shalt
violate any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be fined not more
than $50.
The above is an ordinance which
will be admitted to the Common
Council at its meeting, Monday even
ing. June 10, coming on favorable
report from the Committee on Ordi-
nances.
The above ordinance is a part Of
Alderman Lavery's recomR endation,
but does not bar the use Of blank
cartridges. Vice-President Jerome
Orcutt John A. Standish and Abra n
A. gland. representing the Rem
ington Arms-U. N. c. Co. asked the
committee not to adopt an ordinance
so severe. Forbidding them to test
their explosives would seriously in
terfere with their business. The COM
mittee assured them that nothing OF
the sort was contemplated.
Numerous petitions come to each
meeting of the council asking for per-
mission to erect electric signs. The
streets and sidewalks committee, who
as a rule grant the permission. In
the future to avoid such petitions the
ordinance committee have drafted an
ordinance which is SO broad that IL
will cover all signs. The ordinance
as drawn by City Attorney Cullinan
follows:
Be it ordained by the Common
Council of Bridgeport:
Section 1. No person, firm or cor
poration shall place or erect any sign
over or across any sidewalk without
a written permit from the director Of
public works and the director OF
public works shall determine and
prescribe the manner in which such
sign shall be so placed or erected,
but no sign shall be placed or erected
over or across any sidewalk at a
height of less than nine feet above
the sidewalk.
Section 2. Every person, firm OF
corporation violating this ordinance
shall be fined not more than $50 and
every day that sign shall remain
placed or erected in violation Of this
ordinance shall be considered sep
arate offence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-14
Romance Back
Of Marriage
eliminates in Wedding of Rich
Yale Man and Noted Singer
of WallingfOrd
SAW HER FIRST ON TRAIN
Family Objections Overcome BY
Young Woman Herself When
She Meets Them.

New Haven. June 1.-THE an
nouncement Of the marriage of Gill
bert Max Smith of San Francisco,
and Miss Besse Marie O'Connell OF
Wallingford. yesterday at the parson-
age of Holy Trinity church in Wal
lngford Monday, reveals a pretty ro-
nance which had its beginning two
years ago when Smith was a sopho-
more at Yale, and Miss O'Connell was
studying music in New York city.
Smith met the young singer on the
train from this city to New York
where he went to visit his father,
wealthy merchant of San Francisco,
who was staying at the Waldorf AS
toria. 1t was a case of love- at first
sight. but Smith had no means of
knowing the young woman. BY
chance he found out that she was a
relative of a member of his class, and
that the following evening she was TO
sing at the Elks' fair in Middletown
He went to hear her, and found that
her voice was even more charming
than her face. The cousin classmate
offered to introduce her, and all
seemed smooth sailing. The engage
ment of the young people followed.
When young Smith wrote his father
that he was engaged to a charming
but poor young woman there was
wrath in the Smith household. chief
ly because the Smiths had another
young woman in view as a prospec-
tive ghter-in-law In fact when
Smith left the west for Yale it was
understood that he would marry the
San Francisco belle at the end of his
college career. Smith vowed that #
he could not have the Wallingford
young woman he would have no
other.
When the family saw how deter
mined he was they suggested that ne
bring Miss O'Connell out to be intro
duced to them. when he returned for
the summer vacation last year. Ac-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-14
Band Concerts At
Parks Announced
For This Season
Park Board With Assistance of
Sub Committee Has Arranged
Long List

Open air concerts will be inaugurat t.
ed tomorrow night and continue
throughout the summer season, wher
the Wheeler and Wilson band will
render a program. The concerts this
season operate under a Sub-cOm NIT
tee from the Board of Park Commits
sionerS composed of Commissioners
Eames and Warner, being assisted By
a sub committee including Prof. F. K
G. Weber, Prof. Elmer S. Joyce anG
DR.. c. ]. Adams. The board at its
meeting last evening adopted the fol
lowing program for the summer:
June Is, w. and w. band, Seaside
June 20, c. A. c. band, Seaside.
June %, w. and W. band, Wash
ingtOn.
|, June 81, c. A. c. band, Washington
June 20, w. and w. band, Seaside
July 6, w. and w. band, Washing
ton.
July IL, C. A. c. band, Seaside.
July IS, w. and w. band, Seaside.
July IS, c. A. c. band, Washing
July 20. w. and w. band. Washing.
*July 25, c. A. c. band, in camp
no concert.
July 27, w. and w. band, Seaside.
August 1, c. A. c. band, Seaside.
August 3, w. and w. band, Wash
ington.
August s, c. A. c. band, Washing
ton.
August 10, w. and w. band, Sea-
side.
August Is, c. A. c. band, Seaside.
August II, w. and w. band, Wash
ington.
August %, c. A. C. band, Washing
ton.
August "a, w. and w. band, Sea-
side.
August 20, G. A. C. band, Seaside.
August 81, w. and w. band, Wash
ington.
Sept. 5, c. A. C. band, Washington.
Sept. z, c. A. c. band, Seaside.
*Date to be arranged later.
Special concerts to be given on
Sunday, June % at Beardsley park at
8 p. M; July 4 at Beardsley park at
3 p. m, and also at Seaside park at
s p. m; Sunday July at Seaside;
Sunday, July %, at Beardsley; Sun
day, August 6, at Seaside; Sunday,
August, 20, at Beardsley. This pro-
gram is subject to change.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-14
NEWTOWN

The members of Hillside club
eclipsed all former efforts in their
whist given at the Town hail, Mon
day evening. The approaching storm
caused no anxiety to the whist Ell
thusiasts who were out in full force
to compete for the fine prizes offered
for which this club is noted one OF
the most delightful features Of the
evening which was loudly comment
ed on was the fine improvements to
the interior of the old town hall. The
decorations and painting are a credit
to VIM A Garfield who had the con-
tract. Other features are the ire
new window shades, and center
chandelier and side lamps Of wrought
iron. The appearance of the interior
gave great pleasure to the guests and
fills a long needed want. The lucky
winners of prizes were: First, Mrs
Grace Glover, silk umbrella; nrst
gents, H. n. Tieman, Sr.. silk UNI
brella; second ladies, Mrs. Julia, Haw-
ley, suit case; second gents, Henry
Rupf, whip; third ladies. box cigars,
Miss Myra Warner; third gents.
shaving set. Fred Lake; fouth ladies.
Mrs Plate of Brookfield, fancy hand
Glover, box cigars; fifth ladies, pic
lures, Miss Sarah E. Fairman; fifth
gents, James B. Nichols, alarm
clock; ladies consolation, Mrs. H. -.
Tiemann; 9th gents, John NorthroD,
small clock; seventh gents, CnarIe5
G. Peck, box candy: gents consola-
ton. Addison Allen, bottle of glue.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Murphy has returned
home after two weeks absence at st.
Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport.
Miss Mary Carroll of Bridgeport,
has been the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias Carroll, ZOaT.
Mrs. F. G. Briggs, Mrs. A.E. Briggs
and Miss Roberta Neville have re-
turned to the formers home here
after several days stay in Bridgeport
Mrs Patrick Mahoney has return
ed from a two weeks stay at st. VIM
cents Hospital, Bridgeport.