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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
The Christians Legacy.

John li27; Peace / leave with you nv
peace I give unto you; not as the world
giveth give unto you. Let not your heart
be troubled, neither let II be efraid.'
when Christ left the world he made
a Will His soul He committed to His
Father in heaven Ills body He left to
Joseph to be decently inferred. His clothes
fell to the lot of the soldiers, and His
mother He left to the care Of John" Bur
what did He leave to His disciples? Silver
and gold he had none, but He left His
peace
Peace is first for all good. IL is perfect
harmony and union with God, our Creator,
the law as our Judge and our environment
as It is determ ned by our Master.
F'irst-LThe Giver: As we open the pages
OF Revelation we can see great develop
ment in this theme. It begins as a mere
hope. widens into a yearnng desire and
becomes a fact, in the type Of peace Of
fer.ng." Passing from the law to prophecy
we have the distinct personality assured.
lisa. 1861; Micah 5:2-5. On a certain night
in Bethlehem, the announcement Of the
angelic host told the shepherds that the
Prince OF Peace had arrived. Luke
2:tO-14. But 1t remained until the night
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
Witchcraft
OF Long Ago

body ever got three months.
III YOU had a good invention and some
body else had happened to invent the same
thing. only better a short time before. all
you had TO do was to swear out a witch
craft warrant for him and he was a goner.
only you had to say It first. II he beat you
20 II. then you were a goner and It was a
big Inconvenience 10 you. too.
1T kept a fellow busy getting up before
daylight every morning and hustling around
TO look at the police codrt blotter to see II
anybody had made a charge OF wltchcraft
in the first degree against him over night
Once in while they would put one over
on you when YOU were asleep and give you
a jolly surprise for breakfast.
1T finally lnterfered with business to
such an extent that they WON'T hardly any
body left in the place but the Judge and the
Jurors and the sheriff.
The sheriff and the jur9 framed II up to
put witchcraft jinx on the judge. but tho
Judge got wise and overruled the case. lie
said he'd just looked up the law again and
found that witchcraft wasn't a crime any
way. So he reversed himself. and that
closed the witching season
The census showed quite a decrease in
population. but the town had a fine GENE.
terry TO show for it."
Copyright, 1911, by the N. Y. Herald Col
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
Tabloid History Of the Presidents
May 6, 1911.
Name and Address.

James X Polk, our eleventh president,
was born In North Carolina In 1896 and
died In 1870, He was descended from
Robert Polk or Pollock, an IrishmRn who
migrated 20 America In early Colonial
times, James was brought up on his faith
erH farm, assisting him on his surveying
expeditions,
After his college days he studied law
and was appointed governor OF the ter
ritoTy of Florida by Andrew Jackson. He
was afterward governor Of North Caro-
lima and then United States senator, taxi
Ing seat In the nineteenth congress
as one Of the youngest members. From
1885 until 1880 he was speaker Of the house
OF representatives.
He was inRugurated on March Z, 1915,
and the subsequent administration was an
eventful one On the Fourth of July, that
same year, the legislature of Texas APP
proved the Annexation BILL, passed by
the congress OF the United States. and by
this act Of approval Texas became one Of
the United States
President Polk Immediately ordered
General Taylor to proceed with his army
to the Rio Grande for the protection OF
the new state. The Mexicans crossed the
river, and the war with Mexico ensued.
This lasted until February of 1s4s when
treaty OF peace was signed by which the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
The Bachelors Sale

l dreamed a dream in the midst of my
slumbers,
And as fast as l dreamed I was coined
into numbers;
My thoughts ran along in such beautiful
metre,
I'm sure ne'er saw any poetry sweetsr
1t seemed that a law had been recently
made.
That a tax on old bachelors pates should
be laid;
And, in order TO make them willing TO
The tax was as large as man could well
carry.
The bachelors grumbled. and said Z was
no use,
IT was cruel injustice and horrid abuse
And declared that TO save their own hearts
blood from splitting,
OF such a vile tax they would ne'er pay
shilling.
But the rulers dstermined their scheme to
pursue,
So they set all the bachelors up at vendue
b A crier was sent through the town to and
fro,
To rattle his bell and his trumpet to blow
And to bawl out to all he might meet on
"Hoi forty old bachelors sold here today"
And presently all the old maids of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06

OF the girls look,
But the girl was immune to reproving
glances. And her negative companion was
too wishywashy to do more than submit
to acting as her silent support 1t was not
long before the side remarks-which no one
could hear, but which could have produced
no more discomfort IL they had been care
fully enunciated-the giggles Of the mega
tive girl and the efforts at appearing un-
conscious which the lady made, had at
tracted the attention of the passengers.
And the Girl seemed to like the effect she
was producing.
She was quite carried away with the
dangerous pastime of acting smart" 1t
is altogether probable that she failed to
realize that she was making herself de-
spised and hated by the other passengers.
She was battered by the giggling approval
Of her companion into forgetfulness OF
everything else. If she thought at all, II
was that her youth excused her high
|, spirits which made a jest of one of her
own sex who was so plainly a lady.
Suddenly the unexpected happened. A
young boy of ID or 1e stood up in the aisle
III you were a boy, I'd smash your
facet" he flared, his young face red with
the struggle he was having with his ma
tural politeness and his indignation at the
girls treatment of an old woman.
II the burning blush that rose in the
Girls cheeks could have accomplished the
facial injury that the boy suggested. the
Girl would have been permanently dis
figured / venture to say It will be some
time before she lets her youth" and her
love of fun make game of her fellow
passengers on street car, especially II
there are any boys.
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g The Bee3 Kt0me Magazine Page x
Serious History in Comic Vein

That was quite a neat arrangement
they used to have for the eradication Of
Witches" remarked shom-Me Smith. dis
penser Of plain and fancy history. They
merely burnt 'em and left II TO the comm
Generations to figure out whether they we're
guilty or not
Maybe Il was TO keep off duh times I
don't know. Might have been like the
Kentucky colonel who meets another Ken
tDcky colonel and says:
Howdy. colonel. Things have been
mighty show around here lately. Can't
we stir around and hang somebody or some
thin'?"
Must have been pleasant times for all
parties concerned. II Jim Jones owed you
$40 he'd borrowed, or refused 20 pay his
rent, you simply hailed him up in the near
est police court had him charged with
witchcraft and then you got 80 worth OF
illumination out OF him. OF course, your
reiEhbors shared in the general enjoyment
when Jim got his. but you were willing to
let them in on Il.
There being no moving picture shows in
the village yet, and the town being outside
SHE circus belt It kept things real lively.
The parties that eradicated the witches
were sort Of down on any other form of
amusement anyway. Any fellow caught
whistling on Sunday was promptly Jailed.
ana a man couldn't kiss his wife that dav
without getting three months for f. No
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06

What peculiar klnk Is It in some girls
that makes them enjoy torturing others?
The dreadful propensity always manifests
itself when two of them are together, and
when one is a kind Of satellite. or less
courageous Individual. The other seems to
think she is doing something clever when
she becomes positively obnoxious with the
negative approval and support of the quiet
one to egg her on.
With a companion a lady entered a car.
The Girl appeared to be instantly con-
cerned with the small satin rosebuds that
wreathed the black velvet hat. She made
some observation to the negative friend.
The negative friend smiled palely. With
eyes fixed on the flowers the Girl began
to smile. The lady caught her look and
half smiled in return, thinking possibly
that the Girl was some one she had met
and did not recall
But the Girl had eyes for nothing, APP
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
Things Germans Miss.

Germany had To be educated TO Ike
bananaS Ten years ago a banana was a
rarity in the interior cities OF Germany.
but by constant Advertising and by secur-
ina the recommendation OF physicians that
they were heaithful and nourishing the
public now purchases them quite generally.
Italian street peddlerS have entered the
business, and no doubt In a few years
bananas will be as common as they are in
the United States. The supply comes from
Jamaica and consists of the small variety.
The pineapple lie another fruit making
slow Roadway. II Is as yet used only for
flavoring 'bowles," a connection Of differ
ent wines and fruit juices. A three-pound
pineapple costs at retail in Cologne 70 cents
to 81; they are usually divided and sold by
the quarter pound. Peanuts are also in the
market. coming from Africa They are not
much known as food, one OF their chief
uses being to feed parrots
The above are some of the articles for
which a taste is being acquired. but. ac-
seording to consular reports. oyster or soda
crackers. canned oysters, canned corn,
sweet potatoes, sugar. syrup. buckwheat
for cakes. salt goldfish salt pork smoked
halibut dried beef, canned tomatoes, pop
corn, American cream cheese, bottled pop
ana many other things common to Ameri-
can housekeepers or even regarded as
among the necessaries are not in the mar
kot In Germany except perhaps in excep-
tiinal cases and at prohibitive prices. How
ever, they could be sold after a taste had
been created
A great demand might be created for
crackers. as Germans have nothing Of the
kind for their daily soup except occasion.
ally Drowned bread cubes or noodles It is
not possible to find an immediate market;
at first they would have to be given away
to hotels, restaurants etc. until a taste
khad been acquired. The duty on biscuits,
which is the nearest approach to crackers
the German tariff contains. lie $142s a hun
dred kilos (22O pounds). about Ga cents a
pound, which is prohibitlve.
The American pie Is another product not
known I'm the bakeries of Germany which
might readily be introduced. IL some maker
Of pie machinery would undertake to dc
missionary work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06

town
Each one in her very best bonnet and
gown
From thirty to sixty, fair, plain. red and
pale,
OF every description all flocked 10 the sale.
The auctioneer, then, in his labor began
And called out aloud as he held up man,
How much for q bachelor? Who wants TO
buy7'
In a twink. every maiden responded, III IT,
In short, at a hugely extravagant price,
The bachelors all were sold off in a trice
And forty old maidens-some younger, some
older
Each lugged an old bachelor home on her
shoulder.-Lucretia NJ. Davidson.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
Horses Still Gain in Value

next. $142 The average value of the horse
in Illinois is $12S which is 81 less than in
1910 In Wisconsin the average value is
s122, which is 81 less than In 1910. The gain
in Massachusetts has been so a head in
one year; in Rhode Island it has been SO
a head.
The southern states lead by a large mar
gin in mules. The most expensive are in
South Carolina, where they are worth S17S
each. Georgia is second, S16S, and Florida
is third, S161.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
Some Silhouettes of the Sidewalk On; e,
BY BOBBIE BABBLE

When the fire whistle bellows
And the brazen fire bell rings,
Clear the streets. you lazy fellows
Here the fire engine swings
Belching smoky clouds and gritty,
Down the busting, crowded ways
Coolest man in all the city
Guides It safely through the maEei
There he sits the gallant driver.
Perched on a precarious throne.
Some one SCOTS, I'm bet FLYER
He's a chap can't hold his own"
Now he turns a sudden corner.
Does not even turn a hair.
"Goshw exclaims the would-be scorner.
He knows how to ride for fairl'
Watch the present day defender
OF this mighty town Of ours
Riding past US In their splendor
or his keep, exultant powers.
Hint OF forgotten story
To our eager sight appears.
And we see again the glory
OF the old time volunteers.
There they stand, two rows together,
Desperate, working on the Jump
With their buckets OF sole leather
Reaching TO and from a pump
When the pump gives out. they ienEther
TIL they reach the riverside
With fresh vigor; see. they strengthen
Till the treaeherous flames have died.
Home they come--the fires ended;
Let them have a chance TO rest.
Head the kiddies cheer the splendid
Fire fighters In their zest
Tell you what" a young exolaimer
Speaks his most ambitious plan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06

territory north OF the Rio Grande, to-
gether with the whole Of New Mexico
and California, was relinqulshed to the
United States. Our country agreed TO
pay si5OOO,OOO for the newly acquired terri
tory and assumed debts due from Mexico
to American citizens amounting to
$1,000, 900
President Polk proclaimed peace on the
nations birthday--the Fourth of July, 1913.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
What lisa YaehtF
One of the Fire
Fighters.

How fine and luxurious yachts have be-
come" said G. A. Cormack, the secretary
OF the New York Yacht club In the past
II wasn't so. spirit Of gaiety took the
place OF luxury in the past. An old sea-
man. you know. was once asked by a young
lady for definition Of a yacht, and corr
rectly replied:
"Well, my dear young lady. a yacht IL
any old tub with a bottle of champaRna
on board New York Times n.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06

this legacy. CText) John 1888. Passing
through the dark shades of Gethsemane
and the terrible scenes of Calvary, we
come near to the tomb after Christ had
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-06
A strong Preference.

"she is literary. isn't she?" 7
yes, indeed. she'd rather read than al
housework any day."-Philadelphia Tines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

FROM A CLERGYMAN AND AUTHOR
9hs Br4tsnnies only sneyclepssd1s Of
14nrssy.
ISSUED. stsod4y
sa4s4ass4ens n.vs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
ILLINOIS S0LONS RECESS
AFTER ALL-NIGHT SESSION
Will Reconvene May 81 to Hear
Governors Report on
Bills

SPRINGFIELD. H.. May 2o-The
forty-seventh general assembly ended it's
1911 regular session at o'clock this
morning after an all-day and all-night
session The legislature took a recess
until noon Wednesday. May 81 At that
time the members OF the Two houses will
return TO receive any messages which
Gov. Deneen may have 10 transmit re-
sarding the bills passed and now in his
hands for approval.
When adjournment was taken this
morning the members of the two houses
had worn themselves out in one OF the
longest sessions in the history OF the
Illinois legislature. BY taking a recess
until May 81 and adjourning that day
the constitutional time OF ten days after
adjournment ALLOTTED 10 the executive in
which TO pass upon bills is practically
doubled.
shortly before 3 o'clock this morning
the house adopted the report OF the con-
ference committee on the omnibus ap-
propriat!on bill, Vhich carries appropra-
lions aggregating Ss,-5o,S0. covering the
ordinary contingent expenses Of the state
government for the two years beginning
July l next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
NEWS Of ROCKVILLE
AND THE COUNTY
Crops Reported to Be at
StandstiII-SpeCiaI Election
at Glen Echo.
Special Correspondence of The Star.


ROCKVILLE. Md, May 90. 1911.
Excepting an hours downpour about a
week ago, Montgomery county has had
no rain for more than month, and seri-
GUS effects of the dry spell have begun
to be felt. Most of the farmers Of the
county have finished planting corn and
other spring crops. but some have not
and have been compelled to abandon
blowing because of the parched condi-
tion of the ground. Gardens. grass.
wheat, etc, are at standstill and
should the drouth continue much longer
the farmers fear disaster to crops gem
orally.
While streams, springs and wells are
reported low, there is no serious scarcity
of water yet, but the prospect of a pro-
longed dry spell is viewed with alarm as
1t IS believed il would mean a very seri-
Gus water famine
Glen Echo Chooses Councilman
At special election at Glen Echo
Robert L. Garrett was elected member
of the town council. to take the place of
Louis c. Witowski. who was elected by
the council mayor to succeed Mayor
Otho F. James. resigned. Councilman
Garrett Will serve two years. He had
no opposition.
Francis S. Downey of OIney district
has announced his purpose to seek one
of the democratic nominations for the
house of delegates.
Miss Fannie Corbitoff OF Richmond. Va.
and Mr.. Sherman Oswald Thomas of
Alexandria, Va. were married in Rock
vile late Thursday afternoon by Rev
William ID. heene, pastor of the South
Ing place at the residence of the minis
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
l7-YEAR LOCUSTS ARRIVE.
Curious Insects Suddenly Appear in
Virginia County.

RICHMOND. Va, May 3D-Seventeen-
year locusts have suddenly appeared in
thousands in Chesterfield county. as the
United States Department OF Agriculture
predicted some months ago. The swarms
are thickest near Centralia and Afidlothi-
an. They are not doing any great harm
Nobody knows where they came from.
But a complete letter "W'' is on each
wing of the big insects, and they have
tiny red claws.
Old Virginia folk lore has il that this
locust is a harb!nger OF war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
Chauffeur Killed in Collision.

REDLANDS. Cal. May a0-In a COLI
sion between a motor cycle and an auto
mobile here yesterday Gerald Purvis. a
chauffeur. vas killed and Porter Adams.
gon Of Charles a. Adams. n wealthy resi-
Iant OF Boston. was badly injured. Adams
probably will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
FROM A SURGEON

I have had ny volumes Tor q
fewsweeks only, but have already
found them Of the greatest service.
I congr atu1ate yons cordially on the
scope Of the work as 1 t. now appears
and the brilliant list Of authors,
whose writing Is in the hi CHEST
degree final and tnforming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20
GERMAN KAISER DANCES.
WITH ENCLAND'S QUEEN
Americans, Except Diplomats,
Not Invited to King
Georges First Ball.

LONDON. May 20-It is to be noted
that the list of those invited to the first
state ball of King Georges reign. which
took place at buckingham Palace last
night In honor of the kaiser, does not
contain the name of a single American
beyond those OF members of the diplo-
matte corps and OF American women
married to Eng!ishmen-
The ball was an unusually brilliant
function.
King George and the Emperor William
previously dined together at the palace
with the royal family. and afterward
were Joined by some thirty additional
members of the royal household, who
formed into a magnificent procession.
The king and emperor. wearing German
and British uniforms. respectively, pre-
coded the state officials. who We're attired
in gorgeous robes and carried their
wands of Office. through the whole length
of the state apartments TO the ballroom,
where thousands Of guests had gathered,
including Whitelaw Reid, the American
ambassador, and Mrs Reid. and the en-
tire diplomatic corps.
Jewelry Display Lavish.
Queen Mary and the Empress Augusta
Victoria and all the ladies wore lavish
displays of jewelry Emperor William
took Queen Mary "a MS partner and King
Gorge the German empress. The Ouch
ess of Connaught and Princess Victoria
Louise opened the ball with the "roya
quadriIle."
Midnight saw a repetition Of the gor
geous procession. this time from the ball
room to the supper room.
The display of gems could not be sur
passed at any European court. Numer-
Gus crowns made especially for the coro-
nation were seen for the first time. Queen
Mary's corsage was like breastplate of
diamonds. and included two immense
stones cut from the famous Cullinan dia-
mord, which were worn pendants She
also wore high collar of diamonds. The
German empress wore a diamond crown.
q splendid pearl necklace. and other dia
mondS and pearl ornaments
The leading peeresses all wore costly
5eweiry. especially the Duchesses of
Westminster. Manchester and Roxburghe
Every man present, with the sole ex-
ception of Ambassador Reid. was in uni
form. Miss Mabel Choate. daughter of
former Ambassador Joseph n Choate ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. Reid to the ball
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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA


A and to
Cambridge University Press
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
35 West SD Street, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

FROM A UNITED STATES SENATOR
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-20

FROM PROFESSOR OF LAW
Of
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ars
Q
Evening journal., 1911-08-15
MONDAY CLUB AND
ELKS TO FROLIC

The first field day and reception Of
the Monday Club and P. L. d. Lodge.
No. 106. /. B. P. o. Elks, of the world,
will be held at Union Street Ball Park
and Bavarian Park, Fifth and dupont
streets, on Thursday afternoon and
evening.
The following program will be
given:
Mat Blair, Ottrey Dumpson, Walter
Jones and Benz. Laws in the fat mans
race.
Bert Carly, Fred Shockley, Josh
Benson, Dewitt Dale. Snakey John
son, Rabbit Purnell, Oscar Manluff
and Cubb Hodges, better known as
Quickey in the three legged race.
Uncle Pete Mauluff, Jim Pat Davis,
Pop Laws and Winly Sewell in the
high jumping contest
Dan Dixon, Texas Holloway, Tom
Short and Mustard Davis in the
wheelbarrow race.
Last, but not least, the hobble skirt
race between Philadelphia, Camden,
Chester and Wilmington girls and the
baseball game between the Monday
Club and the Elks baseball team.
In the evening there will be an
exhibition drill by Wilmington Pat
riarch, No. 20, Knights of Pythias and
the Sons of Veterans.