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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
ONE ON THE OLD GENTLEMAN
Absolute Fact Destroyed Force Of
WeII-Meant Argument for
Temperance.

On pleasant Sunday afternoon an
old German and his youngest son
were seated in the village inn. The
father had partaken literally Of the
homebrewed beer. and was warning
his son against the evils Of intern
perance. Never drink too much, my
son. A gentleman stops when he
has enough. To be drunk is dis
grace"
Yes, father, but how can I tell
when l have enough or am drunk"
The old main pointed with his fin
ger. DO you see those two men sit
Ing in the corner? II you should
see four men there, you would be
drunk"
The boy looked long and earnestly.
yes, father, but-but-there is only
one man in that corner."-Lippin-
colts.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Enemies of the Grape.

vineyardists in some parts of tie
state of New York have little trouble
from insects; but in the Chautauqua
grape belt the damage from the root
worm. fea-beetle, rose-chafer, BIOS
som-midge and leaf-hopper has con
tributed not little to the great de-
cline In productivity of the vineyards
in that section. Accordingly these
and other insects have been and are
being studied by the entomolog!st ap-
pointed by the station at New York
under the special fund Appropriated
by the legislature OF 1909 for relief
of the Chautauqua county grape grow
ers. Bulletin 81 Of the citation rec
cords the work done in control of
these pests, for some of which very
successful repressive methods have
been developed. Any vtneyardist may
secure the bulletin by sending his
name to the director Of the station at
Geneva.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
INJURIOUS WEED
in THE MEADOWS
Braeted PIantain Is Close Relation
to Buckhorn and Is An An
n1aI Plant-Hard to
Eradicate.

Bracted plantain is a very close rel
alive to buckhorn or lance-leafed plan
tain, but differs from this pest in hav
ing much narrower leaves and having
flower heads which are covered with
soft bracts. says Wallaces Farmer.
Like buckhorn, bracted plantain is a
bad weed in clover meadows, but it
is not so serious as this pest. since it
generally grows as an annual. while
buckhorn is biennial or perennial.
Both weeds are likely to spread far
and wide, on account of the abundant
seed produced. Once this weed is es-
tablished in a clover meadow. the
only way to get the best of it ana
yet retain the meadow is to either
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Nothing Doing but Talk.

The following is told of federal
official, formerly a senator Of the
United States from Kentucky.
In the days of his youth the Ken
tuckian was asked by a friend to SEQ
ond him in duel. He consented, and
at sunrise the parties met at the ap-
pointed place.
Now it was this Kentuckian's duty
to say the last words touching the
terms of the duel. But, although he
faithfully performed this duty, the
duel never took place.
A murmur of why not?" invariably
goes round whenever this story Ii
told, whereupon the answer is as fol-
lows:
For a very simple reason. When
Joe finished speaking 1t was too dark
for duel."-Chicago Journal.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
LUCKY MISTAKE.
Grocer Sent Pkg. of Postum and
Opened the Eyes Of the Family.

A lady writes from Brookline. Mass:
"a package Of Postum was sent me
one day by mistake.
II notified the grocer, but finding
that there was no coffee for breakfast
next morning prepared some Of the
Postum, following the directions very
carefully.
1T was an immediate success in my
family, and from that day we have
used 1t constantly, parents and chill
dren, too-for my three rosy young
sters are allowed to drink it freely at
breakfast and luncheon. They think 1t
delicious, and l would have a mutiny
on my hands should I omit the be-
loved beverage.
my husband used to have q very
delicate stomach while we were using
coffee, but to our surprise his stom-
ach has grown strong and entirely we'll
since we quit coffee and have been on
Postum.
Noting the good effects in my fam.
lily l wrote to my sister, who was a
coffee topper, and after much persua.
sion got her to try Postum.
"She was prejudiced against It at
first, but when she presently found
that all the ailments that coffee gave
her left and she got we'll quickly she
became and remains a thorough and
enthusiastic Postum convert.
Her nerves, which had become
shattered by the use Of coffee have
grown healthy again. and today she is
. new woman, thanks to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich, and the cause why" will
be found in the great little book, Tho
Road to MELVILLE" which comes in
pkgs.
Ever read the ab0ve lettsFt A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, snd full ef human
interest.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

list cou.d properly afford expenditures
for the construction of cooking outfits
TO: lime-sulphur wash which would not
he justified where but a few plants
were involved. For a few plants 1t
the prepared washes put up by manu-
facturers. In fact, many large or
chardists prefer to use sprays of this
class in preference to making the
washes at home. The possibility of
injury to the trees from the sprays
must also be borne in mind.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
No Answer to This

Thomas A. Edison was explaining
to a reporter the part played by NJ.
Brandy. the new French academician.
in the discovery of wireless teleg.
raphy.
The poor reporter. a little Devil.
dered by all the talk about Hertzian
waves. transmitters. volts. ohrns and
SO forth. ventured on a question that
made Mr.. Edison smile.
THAT question" he said. reminds
me of the city father who rose and
said:
Mr.. Chairman. I'd like to know.
for my constituents benefit, whether
this here proposed hydraulic pump Is
to be run by steam or electricity
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

pull or dig out by hand. If the mead
ow is plowed up. it is easily destroyed
by clean cultivation. In order to avoid
getting the seed on the place. all
grass and clover seed should be care
fully examined for the dull brown,
boat shaped seeds of the bracted plan
tain, as well as the shiny brown boat
shaped seeds of the lance-leafed plan
tain or buckhorn.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Quest Of Tranquility.

Sometimes" said Flooding Pete,
I'm tempted to map out route that'l
take me to them there ar'tic regions"
THE climates no good" ventured
Meandering Mike.
No; but your nerves get rest
None O. them Eskimos Is lookin' fur
farm hands"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Small Fruit.

Don't neglect to pinch of the top
of your growth of raspberry canes
(the blacks) when about 30 inches
In height: blackberry about the same.
You want an abundance Of fruit next
year, and hence must have al the
bearing wood you can get
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
[YY5Al So AIzEs @1lEl
GEY1l5[d5D> STILES
WILLING to Tell IL,

The check which the comedy youns
German woman handed in at the win
dow of q Walnut street savings fund
bank the other day was made payable
to Gretchen H. Schmidt. and she had
Endorsed 1t simply Gretchen Schmidt
The man at the receiving teller's win
dow called her back just as she was
turning away to rectify the mistake.
You don't deposit this quite this
way he explained. "See. you have
forgotten the H."
The young woman looked At her
check and blushed a rosy red
"Ach. SO | haf." she murmured. and
wrote hurriedly:
Age 90"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
In Time Of Need.

Now. would any one present like
the prayers Of the Congregation
Il would be glad to have them"
Are you about to start on a hazard
GUS journey?"
Not exactly. but have Just remem.
bered that l forgot to mail letter my
wife gave me. and know she has
found it in my other clothes before
now"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
unworthx of Sympathy.

Il see that somebody has paid $780,
900 for Bible"
Yes. Some people don't seem to
have any appreciation of money. II
the fellow had paid $4,000 for race
horse or lost 1t buying things on mar
gins, there might be some reason for
sympathizing with him"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Can't Get Away.
When days are hot
And nights are. too.
The poor mans lot
Is one of rue.
Smoke.

Il notice that you have given up the
fight for cleaner city. You used to
be one of the leaders in the oppoG-
ton to the smoke nuisance"
Yes I've come to the conclusion
that smoke cannot be abolished It's
useless to keep harping on the CUES
ton"
by the way. what business are you
in now?"
"Oh. I've quit working for salary.
An uncle Of mine left me valuable
interest in one of our biggest machine
shops"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

Mrs. Binks-My husband says you
were with him last night What did
your wife say when you came home 30
late?
Mr.. Winks-I really don't know.
can just remember that I woke up
three times. and she was still talking
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

A Distinction.
Mrs. Gaddy-There are some dis
tinctions in life which are very puz-
cling to me.
Professor Pundit-Like what. for In
stance?
Mrs. Gaddy-When you write every
thing bad and mean in a mans life in
book for everybody to read, 1t is
biography; but when you Just tell the
same things to few people on a front
porch, it's gossip.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Appropriate Contribution.

'And after that eloquent appeal of
the missionary to arrest the heather
on the downward path. all you put in
the box was cent"
We'll, thought If they wanted to
arrest the heather, the best thing to
send in that direction was "copper" F."
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
A Student of Nature.

The teacher had been reading to
the class about the great forests Of
America
And now. boys" she announced.
which one of you can tell me the
pine that has the longest and sharp.
est needless"
Up went a hand in the front row.
We'll, Tommy"
The porcupine. "-Tit-Bit
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Notable Exception to the Rule.

NotdpIe EHceptToh 10 INC Hu1e.
Knicker-It Is said that you can
keep donkey from braying by at
taching weight to its tail.
Bocker-Nonsense! The Democratic
donkey has had Bryan tied to it for
~ years and brays as loud as ever
Judges Library.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Flown.

though luck Jipson had"
What happened?"
''In order to keep his cook. he told
her she might have the use of his
touring car two afternoons week"
"Well?"
Yesterday she eloped with the
chauffeur"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Deduction.

ut is no wonder the police fail to
get knowledge of fights"
Why so?"
We'll. mill is a cent. isn't itY-
Yes. but what OF that?"
Doesn't it take ten mills to make
one scent?"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Suspicious.

Bank Observation-Disclosures the mai.
ter? =
Bank vice-President-I was Just
thinking. l sat next to our cashier in
church yesterday and l don't quite
like the way he sings will they miss
me when I'm gone?"-Puck
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
His Prescription.

A young doctor wishing to engage
the company of young lady for
buggy ride, sent the following pre-
scription:
One buggy one horse, one good
road, one doctor. Take from p. m.
on.-Judge.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Doing Uncle Sam.

Husband-My dear. do your duty to
your country.
Wife-If / can. dear, but those Gus.
toms inspectors are SO sharp.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
A NeIahborIy Scheme.

Tommy, you ought to play funny
tricks like the Katzenjammer kids"
II can't think Of nuthin' funny, Mr..
Nexdore."
You might break up your fathers
graphophone with an axe"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Johnny Did II,

Indignant Master-What on earth
have you been doing to my rug?
Housemaid-I didn't do it. 1t was
Johnny. He's been running the lawn
mower all over it-London Sketch.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Not RoYcotted.

Labellor-Have you seen the walk
ing delegates bride?
Carder-Yes.
Labellor-Is she pretty?
Carder-No! Even he'd have to ad-
NIT she's In the unfair list.-Puck.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
He Agreed.

She-I consider. John, that sheep
are the stupidest creatures living.
He (absent-mindedly)--Yes. my
1amb!-Sketch.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
What Did She Meant

I'm quite near neighbor OF yours
now" said Mr.. Bore; I'm living just
across the bay"
Indeed" replied Miss Smart, 81
hope you'll drop in some day.'-The
Housekeeper.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
Natura, conseouence.

81 hear the department store made
a good profit on the brooms they ad-
vertised as bargains
Yes. they made quite a sweeping
reduction. 30 the women came down
with the dust"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softens the gums, reduces inhAmma
tiou allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c . bottle.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

First Tramp-So Weary Willie is
suffering from brain flag, is he?
Second tramp-Sure ting. He dasn't
ask fer work no more cause he hain't
got brains enough ter think up some
excuse fer not taking 1t If he gets it.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
His Appreciation,

The work horse who blue ribbon rot
Almost forPot his dinner:
And all who near him came. soon knsv
He was q 'whinny' winner.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
\ Strenuous Trip.

Vacation time he hies away.
His heart beats lady In his breast:
But when he's had his holiday
He totters home In search of rest
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10

More people would succeed If more
would try.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-10
snobs and Others.

1T is something to rub elbows with
the nobility in London during corona
ton week"
"Of course 1t is something, but
whether something worth while or not.
depends altogether on your point of
view"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
The Cutting Room in one of
Our Tailor Shops

Proper cutting is the secret of perfect fitting
clothes. Proper cutting consists of cutting every
garment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS than in quantity,
by machinery Our woolens are carefully exam
ined, thoroughly shrunk, stripes and plaids care
fully registered. Our cutters follow the pattern
lines already tested and yet-have master to
answer to. An architect is no more particular
about the lines Of his blue prints than is any one
of our designers about strict dimensions of each
part and pattern. Our cutters are not limited for
yardage hence they never skmp facing or fore
part or twist pattern thereby causing irregular
sizes or mismatched stripes or plaids. You never
mismatched garment in this store.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

him are contrary TO modern practice in
municipal administration.
The comptroller, as the bookkeeper
auditor and city's fiscal agent, is charged
by law with an accounting control over
all departments which in any manner have
to do with the collection, expenditure or
disbursement OF the city's moneys.
Senator Reagan states that the salary
OF each, the comptroller and the city clerk,
is the same, 5000 per Rnnum. Had he
been at all informed. he would have known
that the comptroller's salary is 5000 and
the clerks $500
THE senator's recent conversion 10 the
saving Of the public money Is commend
able, but recall that when he acted as
city appraiser he did not hesitate to AJAX
many times more for his services than the
comptroller would approve For Instance,
as an appraiser OF the Northwest boule-
ward, his claim OF Sl545O was cut to SIS.
THE city clerk is at present an authorized
receiver OF certain public moneys. but IL
has been the practice OF the present city
clerk TO waive this right. and so long as a
man OF the high character OF the present
incumbent OF that office Is in charge no
harm would result. But should one less
scrupulous secure the office. the practies
would undoubtedly change"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
CHURCH TRUSTEES GIVE
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT
Furnish Fun and Amusement while
Dressed I'm the Real Irish
GnFbs

The parlors Of Lowe Avenue Presbyterian
church, Fortieth and Nicholas streets. we're
the scene Thursday night Of a very lively
social event. The church has recently
adopted a plan OF giving one open social
gathering every month under the auspicies
OF some one OF it's official organizations
The trustees themselves acted as hosts
TO several hundred guests, members and
nOnmembers OF the church The trustees
were attired as Irishmen and played the
part even TO the brogue OF sons OF Erin In
all their ceremonies. filling the evening
with wit and laughter The trustees who
took part were DR.. ]. II. Wallace. John b.
Buchanan, Jack Anderson, F. e. Under
wood. A. r. Wells. H. B. Payne, Thomas
Landale, ]. b. owen. Mr. Landale, a
native Of Scotland. appeared in his knick-
erbockers and plug hat and called the
meeting TO order. turning It over 10 the
chairman. Mister Buchanan. who presided
with a huge shillalah for a gavel.
Men, woman and children composed the
company and the trustees. after their
songs and other eapsrs. served the re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

houses the matter was given over to
Joint con. mittee OF conferes They agreed
upon a report. but the nature OF IL is not
yet known here. The senate Friday adopted
the conference report, which was submit
ted to the senate by Senator Hepburn,
chairman OF the joint committee. while
Congressman Moon, vice chairman, sub
mitted the report in the house. This com
pletes the work OF the judiciary title Of
OF the revised statutes, the penal code hav-
ing become a law during the last session
The prompt action taken by the con-
ference committee indicates to Mr.. Thum-
mel and other interested persons In his
office that there is a keen desire at Wash
ington 70 abolish the circuit clerks office
and he expects to hear az any time that
the president will attach his signature to
the bill. The measure is enacted into q
law the office will be abolished on June
50, the close OF the fiscal year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITALS REPORT
Record of the Patients Received and
Discharged and NRtiOhhIities
and Religions.

OF sac patients at Creighton Memorial
ST. Joseph's hospital during 1910, OPERATIONS
were performed on 1908. AccordinH TO the
annual report just issued. II Is inteRsting
to note that OF this number then were
fifty-five orthopedic operations for a. cor
rectiOn OF deformities. especially "a s6hil-
dren. This is a branch OF surgery which
Is rapidly being developed 70 a stA6S OF
perfection, though only IN late years has
IL been given great amount OF stuay
by the surgical practitioner.
The report shows that on January I
there were 1s9 patients in the hospital.
During the year aOs5 were received and
ESQ discharged. Deaths occurred only In
1852 cases.
record OF nationalities and religion OF
the patients was also kent There were
2,i26 Americans, 200 Germans ana Iss
Irish. The balance were Of scattering
nauonahties representing practically every
race OF people on the globe. Among thS
patients the Catholics were m the majority,
there being 1910. The others are scatter
ing. embracing practically every religion
from the Buddhist TO the Dunkard
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
COsgrOVe Says that
Reagan Doesn't Know
Whereof He Speaks
Insists Bill to Abolish Comptroller
is Pushed asa Matter of
Spite.

Senator Reagan, who introduced the bill
to abolish the Office OF city comptroller
does not know what he is talking about
when he gives as a reason that the bill
means a saving TO the taxpayers, says
Fred H. Cosgrove. city comptroller.
Cosgrove also charges that the bin was
introduced 10 get even.
Senator Reagans reported reason for
the introduction OF the bill 20 abolish the
office Of city comptroller appears as much
a matter OF personal spite from things
which have gone before as the alleged
reason Of economy OF administration, q"
said Mr.. COsgroye.
The senator shows a woeful ignorance
OF municipal administration. and particu-
larry OF the departments he proposes to
consolidate. The city clerk is the record
keeper for the city council and it's execu-
tive officer. Other duties imposed upon
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
FEDERAL JOB IS ENDANGERED
Congress May Abolish Position OF Cir
cult Court Clerk.
COMMITTEES REPORT COMPLETE
COnfereea Agree ON Bn COdifyiRg
Laws I'm Judiciary TITLE of Re-
vised statutes--May he Eff
fective tn June.

The lifo OF the office OF United States cir
iuit court clerk. Of when george II. Thum-
mel Is the incumbent, hangs by thread.
Whether OF not Il will be abolished along
with every similar office in the country Is
a matter that win develop within the next
twenty-four hours
Unusual activity at washington during
the closing hours OF the present session OF
congress tends to confirm the belief that
has existed for the last several weeks that
the office would be abolished. the work of
the circuit court clerk to be taken up by
he district clerk.
The scheme TO abolish circuit clerks Of
tees is embodied IN what IL known as
me bin eOdifying the laws embraced in
the judiciary title Of the revised statutes.
Gster having been threshsd out in both
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
CHIEF STICKS TO TESTIMONY
Special Attorney Mullen L. Unable 20
shake Him on CrOss-Ex-
animation.

Attorney Mullen for the state submitted
Chief Donahue TO a severe eross-examina-
ton in the custer proceedings Friday morn
Ing, but failed to shake the chief at any
stage.
On eross-sxamination, the chief testified
that he had used every effort TO prevent
the sale Of liquor illegally and the running
OF disorderly houses. Mullen went after
him from every angle. but the chief stuck
BY his testimony on direct examination
and never crossed himself once
The cross examination develops the
fact that the chief has used every effort
TO direct the police affairs as he should.
even better than my direct examination. f"
said Attorney COnnell Mullen VII ex-
onerate the chief without my help"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

SYDNEY, n. 8. w. March G-The South
African Tennis association has challenged
for the Dwight r. Davis international lawn
tennis cup. Challenges had already been
received from the Lawn TEAMS Association
OF Great Britain and the United States Ma
tional LAVA Tennis association
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

freshments. bringing them in from the
kitchens in hods upon their shoulders.
One OF the features OF the evening was the
singing Of little Master Underwood, lead
ing for a chorus OF men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

the On
If to il
a
a a product
and
Htsi morrow shop $500
iIS os sso sas so 6y our .ss $40 to $35
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

20 learn that the sure way 10 cure a cough
or cold Is with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
SOC and 500. For sale by Beaton Drug Co
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04
Spring Furnishings
SplendidlY Ready

You'll not be invited to
look at so fine a showing
of shirts. neckwear, hosi-
cry, underwear, sleeping
garments and such things
as this store now invites
you to inspect Here you
find just what IS right in
style and price and enough
Of II 70 allow you 70 choose
tastily.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

The Bee is the best because il reaches
the reading public,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-04

Now ready. Phone your order 70 Charles
st0rL Webster I2S0 or Ina. B-lA1