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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Commission Plan Election.

Accepting The Bees commission
plan petition as prima facie compli-
ance with all requirements of the law
and in the absence of protest valid
without further certihcation, Mayor
Dahlman has issued his proclamation
designating September 2 as the day
when the voters of Omaha shall decide
whether they want to adopt the COM
mission plan of city government.
Nothing, therefore. now stands in
the way of Omaha getting a commits
sion plan of city government, If it
really wants it. The fact that
over 5000 voters signed the pc
titions for submission in less
than two weeks would indicate
that large majority of our people do
want to try this plan out, and that the
opposition to II is confined to a few
self-seekers with their own axes to
grind. At the same time it will not
do for the advocates of the commits
sion plan to let the election go by de-
fault. The election machinery having
been set in motion, according to the
provisions of the law, it will be up to
the people to take the next step them
selves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Some of the strong democratic
newspapers Of the country are saying
complimentary things about President
Taft these days. Colonel Watterson's
Louisville Courier-Journal, discussing
the malicious spirit animating the
Alaska controversy which eliminated
In the outrageous fraud known as the
"Dick-to-Dick" letter, sums up the
whole subject by saying:
Mr.. Taft may not be the heftiest Of poll
ticians. as politics goes nowadays. but he
is mighty safe man to have around the
White House in emergencies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Working the Free List.
During the debate on the farmers free
list" bill in the house Of representa- lives,
Congress Lever of South Carolina delivered
speech Of which he was Justly proud, He
mailed a number of copies of the speech
to his constituents in South Carolina. His
references to the effect of the measure as
putting various agricultural necessities on
''the free list brought this remarkable
reQuisition from a citizen of his district:
ITO the Hon. A. s. Lever, Washington,
d. c.: Kinde friend read in the book you
sent Me that good Meny Importance is
on the free list please send Me 10 pairs
oil tan brogans number mines and ten pairs
oil tan brogans number tens for Men, and
ten pairs fine button shoes for Men number
nine and ten pairs fine button shoes num-
Der tens for Men flour and bacon please
send Me five barre first patent flour and
five barrels second patent flour and five
hundred pound chunk meat and five hun
bred pound side bacon and two fine mules
gears and harness and good new Wagon.
Shoes for Wimmn ten pairs fine but
ton shoes number oights, ten pairs fine
button shoes number seven and ten pairs
fine button shoes number skies and ten
pairs fine button shoes number fives and
ten pairs fine string shoes number Fights
and ten pairs fine string shoes number
cevens. Very true.
"P. S. please send Me $50 lbs tubs ov
lard and ten sacks ov corn and ten sacks
ov oats
Mr. Lever has not yet complied with
the naive request,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

The Oregon Trail commission has
decided to spend the residue of the
appropriation made by the late legis-
lature by marking other historic sites
in Nebraska besides the Oregon trail.
The purpose may be laudable, but it is
not the law. The appropriation sets
aside $4,000, "or so much thereof as
may be necessary" to mark the Ore
gon trail II the whole $4,000 is not
necessary, What is left should stay in
the treasury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Washington Life
Soma interesting Phases
and Conditions Observed
81 the Nations Capital.

Army Cooking school.
Inc army cooking school operated at
Fort Myer has turned out another batch
Oh GRADUATES warranted to rout every
symptom of dyspepsia from the army posts
TO which they are assigned. Glasses are
composed Of from ten to fifteen enlisted
mtn and the school term lasts four months.
The men are taught by competent instruc-
'oIs TO cook all kinds Of food Most import
ant OF the instruction is bread making.
The school bakery has a capacity Of be-
tween $50 and 800 loayes a day. None OF
the bread is used until it is twenty-four
hours old, as 1t IS claimed fresh bread Is
not healthful. Soldiers also learn how to
make cake. biscuits pies and all kinds Of
pastry, and how to prepare and cook meats
and vegetables. The school was established
because it realized that the proper feeding
OF men was just as important as teach
ing them how TO fight. Army cooks get
double the pay OF privates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
After the Water Bonds, Whats


The water bonds have been hand
somely carried on a wave of hysteria
cleverly worked up for them, and as
soon as the official canvass is certified
the Water board will have legal au-
thority to issue and sell another
$3.50, 900 OF water bonds
Incidentally, the board by itself,
and its spokesman, has made various
and alluring promises as to what It
would do II these bonds we're voted,
among other things, that it would
take immediate" possession of the
water works, construct a second sup
ply main to Florence this year"
promote the sale of lots in Dundee by
extending service pipes there without
delay" and also dispose of no portion
Of the bonds" until money or bonds
are actually needed to take over the
water plant and to make improve
ments and extensions as required"
Assurance has been given, further
more, that the interest on the $780,,
900 of bonds will be carried, and a
sinking fund accumulated to pay off
the debt out OF the water works
earnings without increasing taxes one
penny"
These are all denominations de-
voutly to be wished. They are the
executory considerations for voting the
bonds. 1t is up to the Water board
to deliver the goods according to
specifications and without using sub
stitutes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
LINES TO A SUMMER GIRL.

Los Angeles Express.
Sweet summer 6lrt, TO thee,
Vision OF poetry,
TO thee We sing.
Just now your parsonage
Upon the public stage
seems 10 ne ali the rage
loure the real thing
Down at the sandy shore
lou re making 6ood once mare
When on parade.
In your swell bathing suit
You look SO trim and cute
Folks say, Gee. she 5 Deaut--
Who Is that maidY'
Arrayed In garments fine,
When you stroll down the line,
How people stare!
NO matter. dear, II you
Dress la peekaboo
When you are on review,
by you We swearl
Wherever you may 20
You are the entire show;
You take the bun!
Men flock where you hang out,
And there they stick about,
SO that there is no doubt
Their hearts you've won.
Sweet Summer Girl. thy grace
Ard anti-drug store face
causes us JOyi
Long will this land be bright
While you are there IN sight;
We u praise thee day and night,
Fair maid 90 COY!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

If you have the proof of the facts stated
in your resolution, we suggest that those
facts ought to be submitted to the county
attorney, who would undoubtedly take ac-
ton in the matter,-District Judges to
Water board.
Here is an official invitation for the
Water board to come across with the
proof; and notice, too, that no special
grand jury is necessary to procure
prosecution of law-breakers. viii the
Water board respond? Wait and see.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
A Snnppy TnIkcr.

Sunppy Ta1kcr.
Thomas NJ. Martin of Virginia, the chair
man of the democratic caucus OF the senate
and the titular floor leader of the minority
in that body, is not an orator, but he is a
fighter. He is short, chunky man, with
Il glorious crop of white hair, and makes a
striking appearance in the senate chamber.
And when he rises to take a fall out OF the
republicans he goes right at the point with
out crcumlocutiOn
He barks at EN- remarked listener in
the galleries the other day when Senator
Martin was speaking on the proposition to
force a report from the finance committee
upon the wool bill. The remark was very
apt, since the senator bites his words off
sharp in manner to suggest a bark He
is a peppery southern gentleman. and he
goes at the opposition without mincing
words.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
LAURIER'S APPEAL.

Baltimore News: The Keenest political
advisers are confident that the people Of
Canada will indorse the pact.
Washington Star: Canada is now wait
ing to see how much amendment talent
reciprocity will develop among its states
men.
Indianapolis News: The opposition's crit
icism of the dissolution Of the Canadian
Parliament doesn't seem to indicate thtt
it is suffering from over-confidence con-
corning an appeal to the country.
Denver Republican: Premier Laurier of
the Canadian government has no doubt
about the benefits which the reciprocity
agreement with the United States will con-
fer upon Canada. His statement of the
position Of the Dominion government leaves
no question on this point.
New York Herald: The liberal leader
presents a broad and statesmanlike view
OF the advantages of reciprocity in natural
products and points to it's incidental influ-
ence in paving the way for a general treaty
of arbitration. Mr.. Borden, on the other
hand, while protesting that the conserva-
tives welcome" an appeal to the country
bitterly protests against the dissolution Of
Parliament at this time as a violation OF
constitutional usage.
Detroit Free Press: A hard-fOught cam
palgn may safely be predicted as a result,
but at Its outset the shrewdness of Lau-
rier's tactics seems TO be established. 1t is
hard to see where the conservatives can
hope to make up the seats they need TO
overthrow the government, snce they al
ready have majority OF constituencies in
Ontario which may be expected 20 be more
I n nj an IL In
than any other part of the Dominion. Their
fighting ground is the very section which
they already possess, in fact. and in the
enemy's strongholds they will find reciproc-
ity sentiment too strong TO overcome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
I[EOOkin{ Backward
This Day inOmaha
COMPILED FROM BEE FILES :
AUGUST 4.

Thirty Years Ago
II is announced that the city marshal
and chief engineer will hereafter str!ctli
enforce the ordinance against parties burn
ing piles OF paper in the streets.
The congregation OF the Danish Lutheran
church at the corner Of Eighteenth and
jackson streets, he'd a pleasant ice cream
party to celebrate the wedding anniversary
OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. Christensen. Rev. Lars
Gyneson delivered the congratulatory adj
dress
The fire department under Chief Galligan
put out small blaze in the residence of
Mis-. Thomas Riley on Cass street, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
Horace King and j. c. King, two men
who have been exhibiting three mountain
lions at different places in the city, were
brought up before Judge Beneke charged
with cruelty to animals, having fed the
anin:a.s with live cats and dogs. They
pleaded guilty and were fined, but declared
that 1t was absolutely necessary to give
these lions live animals at least once
week
Work is progressing rapidly on the new
car track for the new car shops Of the
Union Pacific Councilman O'Keefe is the
foreman in charge and is working about
forty men.
Ed e. Howell, having attained his major
lily today, will be associated hereafter
with his father In the insurance business
under the firm name OF Samuel J. Howell
a. Son.
The American Express office and all the
company's wagons are draped in mourning
on account OF the death of James c.
Fargo of Wells Fargo & Co.
d. w, SAKE and his brother A. w. SAKE
CT the auditing department Of the b. & NJ,
leave for an extended trip to the east and
their old home in Vermont While there
Mr. Sake will fix upon the decorations for
his establishment in Boyd's opera house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Governor Aldrich warns the people
not to let the railroads and public
service corporations pick the candi-
dates for railroad commissioner with
view to subscribing their own interests.
Everyone will agree to that. And as
long as the governor does not black
list anyone by name, every man in the
running will insist that it is the other
fellow who is under SUSPICION.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Thad Brooke, jealous of Mrs. Mile
Lighthawk an actress of the lower strata,
known as Minnie Allen, shot and wounded
the woman and killed himself at a board
Ing house at 1907 Capitol avenue, where the
woman was rehearsing for her play. The
Arizona bandit"
Lininger's gallery is reopened after being
closed for weeks.
Rev. Edward Frederick Trefz, then pas
tor of Kountze Memorial church and now
an advertising man in Chicago preached
on The Gospel OF Usefulness"
The weather moderates enough to allow
policemen again to wear their coats.
NJ. p. Keefe, government contractor. of
Cheyenne, was in the city,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Still, these invidious references to
the vote of the red light district
should not come from that source, for
at least two of the three democratic
members of the Water board owe their
places there to the same vote, and the
same influence, which they must have
courted assiduously when they were
running for Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Twenty Years Ago

Bill Dech, late candidate for governor
on the independent ticket" and state or
ganizer for the Knights of Labor In Ne
braska, addressed strikers at Metz hall
Mayor r. c. Gushing issues proclamation
commanding strikers and others not to as
sembie for the purpose of enforcing the
Cight-hour law.
Mrs. John Riley and daughter, Margaret,
22l9 Maple street, went to Indianapolis
surprise party was rendered Miss Net
tie DeBolt at her residence, 1924 Charles
street, in the evening. Among those pres
ent were: Misses Esse Beemer, Anna and
Alice Holder, Bertha Montgomery Minnie
Ogle, Matte Burdwel Jennie Berry, Cora
Iker, Mamie Bartlett, Susie DeBolt, Bird
Lanyon Messrs. Bert Fowler, Il. Holder,
A. Melton, F. Hayward, c. Fritcher, r.
Beaty, w. Hendrix, c. Porterfield. A,
Donaghue. J. Foreman, H. DeBot, C..
Bartlett, Garrison Ferrill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

With the bases full. two out and two
strikes on the batter in the latter half
OF the ninth, MIR. Underwood caught
the ball sQuarely on the nose and sent
Il salling out over center aeld fence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Artillery OFFICER. Versatility.

Artillery Officers Versatility.
A caller on General f. NJ. Weaver, chief
OF the coast artillery, recently was amazed
to see that officer making notes in short
hand with all the speed of an expert stenog-
rapher A question brought the explana-
ton that in making notes on lectures and
in the conduct of his office General Weaver
had found stenography such a help that he
had carefully perfected himself in that
form of notation. Furtherore, it was ex-
planned by one of the younger officers in
the office of the chief OF the coast artillery,
the general is an expert telegrapher using
both the Morse and the Meyer systems The
latter which includes no spaces in the
formation of the letters of the alphabet.
has now been adopted by the coast artil-
lery. and also for wig-wagging inthe navy.
although some operators still use the Morse
code. General Weaver also enjoys the
reputation of being one Of the finest math-
ematicans in the army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

With all the strenuous efforts to
court public interest, only 5000 votes
were polled at the special bond cleo
tion out of a total of not less than
10000 qualified voters. In other
words, scarcely 40 per cent OF our citl-
zens felt enough concern about it to
yOte at all
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

There viii be no special grand jury
on alleged election frauds. Why
should there be. after those who
sprang the sensation have accom-
piished all they expected by it?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Congressman UnderN God says that
Mr.. Bryan has been mislnformed.
That gives an opening for our distin-
guished Nebraskan to unload upon
someone else VIII he accept the
hint? We doubt II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

The ill-conceaied glee with which
Senator Hitcheock's newspaper plays
up Congressman Underwood's brand
ing Mr.. Bryan falsiner would indi-
cate that the "sting of ingratitude" is
still at work IN the home once.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

A private citizen in Minnesota, as
sisting sheriff arresting a woman
with a wooden leg. got a splinter in
his finger. Next time he will not lend
q hand so readily.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Echn of SMnt.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The children OF Washington have caught
COO, 900 flies this summer That beats tho
record OF the Washington base ball club
and also of the congress now in session
there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Now, IL the Real Estate exchange
viii organize to do as much to help
put the commission plan through 1t
win show that it is playing no
fayoTites.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Racine Colleee
RACINE. WISCONSIN,

-;NIlNE, WISCONSIN
The School that makes manly
boys -Chiet Justice WINSTON
Prepares boys for any uniyer-
sity or business. Highest stand
ard Of intellectual, physical and
moral training.
New swimming pool and sanitary
equipment
Boys received from s to Is
years OF age. Separate school
room and dormitory for the little
boys.
The booklet, The Right School
FOR Your Boy" will explain the
aims and methods. illustrated
catalogue also.
SlXtieth year begins September
p, 1871.
Rev. William Francis Shero. Phi.
d., Warden and Headmaster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Nebraska state banks are now
legally guaranteed" Nebraska has
not had bank failure for years, so
the guaranty law will have real
record to match
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Lead. the Class.

Detroit Free Press.
Senator Bailey has resigned from the
senate committee OF privileges and cleo
tiOns. The senator is rapidly becoming
one Of our foremost resigners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Unusual, at LeHst.

Louisville courer-Journal.
The New Jersey man who sues for di-
vorce on the ground that his wife is a
flirt should at least admit that
she's uncommon in view Of the fact that
she's 60 years old
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
JULY CIRCULATION.
47,93l

state of Nebraska. County Of Douglas, SIS
Dwight williams circulation manager Of
The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the average daily eirou-
iation, iess spoiled, unused and returned
copies for the month Of July. 1911, was
AZ e3i, DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn 20
before the this I'd day of August, 1911.
(Seai) ROBERT HUNTER,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

The commission plan of city govern
ment will be voted on in Omaha Sep
TENDER 2. Let one and all take notice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Somebody ought to see that the
Jesse James moving pictures take Just
one big, long move.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

That was a rather feeble effort,
Colonel Welsh. for a man who has
made weather Tor thirty-eight years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Il rather rushed some of those New
York papers to get their roasts of the
late Edward NJ. Sheperd off the stone
to make way for their panegyrics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Subscribers IenvinE the city tenn
pOrhrily should have The Zee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed a. often ms requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

senator La Toilette insists that he
will not be read out of the republican
party. Oh, there's room enough for
ALI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

There is probably nothing significant
in Senator Baiiey's attempt to put
lemons on the free list.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
Apparently Not.

A Nebraska admirer OF Mr. Bryan wants
his vignette on an issue OF PCS age stamps.
Hasn't he been licked often enough
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

q. You will find by looking up the rec
ord of leaping Niagara that all the
fools are not dead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

The summer is passing and orr
friend who begins her conversation,
when was in Paris" will soon be
here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

The Watchmakers' Journal ought
always to come out on time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Certain "Old Masters" IL living to-
day, would be arrested for obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

still since Texas went wet those
who voted for dry will not be denied
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

President Taft may have to devise
an arbitration treaty for those bellig-
erent democrats II things get much
worse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Des Moines is threatened with a
stfeet car strike. Des Moines has the
sympathy of Omaha born of sad ex-
perience.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Does taking pay?" Perhaps DR.
cook or Miss Abbott might answer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

But all have to admit that he is a
Wiley doctor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

The color scheme of the Lorimcr
case is Browne and White.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Has anybody here seen--Senator
Bourne's composite citizen?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

I; Doubtless those British lords are
ready to exclaim, whats in a manner"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Ethel Barrymore slammed a door
IN a reporters face. Let the reporter
cheer up and think what happened to
young Colt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

81 SUPPOSE Your wife is enjoying her sum
mer cottage"
Not very much She has three women
visiting her. each or different kind OF
diet "-Washington Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Lady Go tramp who had been commits
stoned to find her lost poCdlc)-"The poor
ttfIa dar>Ii. ,bc.a o., you FIND hm2'
Tramp-"O, man 'ad I'm, miss tied to a
role, and was cleaning the windows With
INN. A. Z.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

MY girl wants me to teach her TO
swim" well. why don't your" 81 don't
know how to swim" She won't care about
that il you are the right fellow. Houston
Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

Sometimes you have to hit a man TO
make him keep quiet so that you can save
him from drowning"
yes, and the time to do II is when he
first begins to rock the boat'-Boston
Record.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04

he pine forests.
Sho-How so,cadid; I love piaeapples--
Ihronc and CONnLrN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-04
sAD>U FUN.

"Thrfc nro m o-ohcs IN a kiss" said
the scic-tst 81 dhn't care" replied the
.v % .ituc.a su ltcucn OF promise case"
-Washng.on Star.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-30

f., Geneva, Ga., April 24, 19Os lCoscura Remedy Co.,. Hot Springs, Ark. Please find enclosed S1.00 for which send me one jar of your wonderful salve. l think 1t has done my wife d great deal of good. Very Respectfully.
 RUSH BUTTS.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-30
Rnttn. Mnnt Inlu 4 1ann

Butte, Mont, July 6, 1900. Coscura Remedy Co., Hot Springs, Ark. Dear Sirs-Please find enclosed one dollar and twenty-five cents (S125) for one box of your wonderful salve that I nave heard so highly recommended for ts cure my case. So kindly send imme- diately by mail or express to address be- low and obigs. Yours Respectfully
 c. E. GRAHAM,