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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09

FELT SHE WANTED 10 BITE NE.
and tea, and sometimes stay for dinner.
Eleanor always has a lot OF beaux hang
Ing around. Of all nationalities. she gives
them tea and drinks in her shaded old rose
drawing room, and II one OF them gets at
all beyond control she rings the bell and
Watts appears to remove the tea tray.
That is. of course, beyond doubt, the per
feet way to have things.
Alice Boyd said after she married Tom
Atkins. who didn't have a cent she never
dreamed OF having young men around. II
they became too sentimental and she rang
a bell. the one maid wouldn't have an
swered It under any circumstances. She
said she had that adorable Castleton man.
who il so stylish, to tea once. and she was
rather hoping she was making an impress
sion on him, when the maid OF all work
appeared unexpectedly and said that she
had found there wasn't enough beef left
over to make hash for dinner. Castletou
had mentioned asking her TO q eoachins
party, but after he had fallen into the baby
carriage in the hall and broken his hat he
never said anything more about IT. Alice
says, contrary 10 what some people imag-
inc, she thinks poverty makes you very
| moral
| Eleanors latest foreigner is a Russian.
wouldn't trust him with the tennis ball'
myself but she thinks he is charming
Eleanor has presented me with a pair Of
bronze slippers that are too large for her
or course. they have to be too small FOL
me, but shall wear them II have to b
carried. As ever, BEss.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09

she asked with trembling eagerness.
Pretty echoed the Commuter with
feeling, Il think it's the prettest bag
ever saw
Copyrighted. 1911, by the n. Y. Herald Coz
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
Universe Empty without COD.

Universe Empty without God.
Thou shalt have no other gods before
me."-Exodus 1913.
II is said OF a certain infidel who used
to sheer at the Bible that he determined
to read the Bible in order to be able TO
refute its arguments After he came to
the ten commandments. he said to a
friend: Il will tell you what I used to
think: l supposed that Moses was the
leader of a horde OF bandltti: that having
a strong mind, he acquired great influence
over a superstitious people. and that on
Mount Sinai he played off some sort OF
fireworks to the amazement Of his ignorant
followers. who imagined in their fear and
superstition that the exhibition was super
natural. ! have been looking into the ma
ture OF that law. / have been trying to
see whether l could add anything to II. or
take anything from 1t. 50 as to make 1t
better Sir. I cannot II IL perfect I
have been thinking. where did Moses get
that law ! have read history. The
Egyptians and the adjacent nations were
idolaters; were the Greeks and the
Romans, and the wisest and the bes,
Greeks or Romans never gave a code OF
morals like this.
Where did Moses obtain that law, which
surpasses the wisdom and the philosophy
Of the most enlightened ages? am sat
fled it came down from heaven. It has
| convinced me Of the truth OF the religion
Of the Bible"
This man. who came to the Bible to
scott, remained 70 worship the true ana
only God which the first commandment de.
| clares. Daniel Webster was asked at one
time what he considered the greatest
thought he ever had His answer was,
The thought of God ana my accountable
ity to Him" Yet this fact is not in the
minds of men in our time as its greatness
and all-importance would seem to warrant.
| Polytheism is passing away because scien-
tific truth and general intelligence is dis
placing it. While about every third per-
son in eur country is a member of the
/ Christian church and great progress in
the extension OF the kingdom of God has
been made since God gave the law to
Moses. there is as great need for emphasis
OF the law today as ever While men do
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
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a travesty. And social lights, tramplinl
law under foot. have the effrontery I,
pose in the limelight Of publicity without,
a sign OF a blush OF shame. The greed 70
gold has warped the conscience OF men, 81,
that there is no fear Of God. nor devil, no;
judgment to come, and human life is re
garded with contempt There is an effor
through organized society and its institu
tons to correct these evils But the roo
Of the whole situation lies in the first com.
mandmsnt The stream never rises higher
than its source.
There are various contributing causes
which aggravats the present indifference
towards worship OF God. A very pro
nounced cause is the fact that for the las
hundred years or more our educationa
system has magnified laws and left Il
the minds Of men universe governed
wholly BY laws without q personal lav
giver. which IS a fundamental error ant
lie prejudicing the youth OF our land agains
true religion, and leaves them without Goo
and without hope Our schools fail 70
think to a conclusion" little reflection
win convince most men that law has no
power In itself 1t requires Twins per
sonality back Of the law 10 give it Ell
feet Yet multitudes OF men look out on
Gods vast creations and see no farther
than a universe OF law. To look upon the
earth and the heavens and eliminate per-
sonal God from them makes them terribly
empty. 1t leaves man as god-selt-sut-
ficient. a law unto himself Yet IL Is more
rational to think Of the rushing express
train without a guiding hand on the throt.
tie than to think Of the universe without
God.
The purpose Of the law is not TO destrey
but to save. 1t is our tutor TO bring VI
to Christ It reveals our imperfections. II
shows US the perfection and righteousness
of God. 1t also convicts us at the bar Of
judgment. 1t takes away every hope o.
self-righteousness and prepares the way
for a great Mediator. The most beautiful
morality will pale in the fierce light Of
Mount Sinai. The most wicked sinner need
not despair IL he will turn and come &c
Mount Calvary For there the law was
fulfilled and the forgiveness Of sin made a
fact
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
A Fishing Frolic

We went to fish in a. mountain stream,
Billy and Bob and !.
Where waters murmur and catch the
CLEAN
OF the sun as they race by.
We took new tackle and bright tin cans
Filled full of juicy worms
We had dug them gayly with our hands,
And little we cared for squirms
AL day we angled with happy glse
Where the rocks had made a pool.
The fish were happy and 50 were we
Knee-deep in the waters cool.
When shadows heightened and sun had SET
We gathered up our spoils;
We were bedraggled and dirty and wet
But paid for all our toilsl
And what were the spells, you wish "a
know
Too many for US to tell
We had baked quite brown in the sun
beams glow
And 'joyed ourselves as we'll!
Philadelphia Record
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
Silhouettes of the Sidewalk

TO ana FRO all day he PAGES.
Bearing on his STOPPING back
Trunks. vaiisss, dress suit cases;
Big ana little bags, brown or black
Camp kits rods, golf sticks, umbrellas,
Bags for guns and bags for hats,
RsEs from Halifax and Hellas,
Bags for dogs and bags for cats.
Thousands start to leave the city
Thousands more are coming back;
Dull or witty, clean or gritty,
All have bag, or kit, or pack.
And the baggage man, complaining,
Carries them continually
Be the weather clear or raining,
Meanwhile pocketing his fee.
Here'A Dame Fashion. cool. unhurrisd.
Lighting from her limousine,
Nhile her maids. excited. flurrTisd.
Mover round the changing scene.
slowly all her trunks are eartsd
Pile on pile 70 the express.
There's the whistle, She's departed!
pad shs tip him? Well. I guess:
Vow be waits 70 rest a minute
"Porteri" calls a voice in rage.
Anger and despair are in it)
i've been waiting here an age.
fake these things 70 track eleven.
Careful aowi Don't let thSm fall.
Iere they are-thsss-hsrsi orsat heaven
Thsy are not my things .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
hOl OIGd nUUhluS OldSS Suggestion.

My Dear Loretts-why don't you start
matrimonial bureau7 You are the best
'rooter for the institution Of marriage /
bass, ever known. You seem TO look Upon
the experience gained in that way as an es-
senual to the fun Development OF a woman.
Maybe you are right. Something is OBJ
vously wrong with the present way Of
looking at womans place in the world.
am a business woman; and I am also %
years old. get SOS a week. And I am not
happy. Looking ahead does not seem AZ
iraetive. And when one gets out Of humor
with the future the present seems a poor
excuse for living.
Il only know one man l could marry. He
makes no more than I. and I know 10
much about what Il costs to live that I
should be afraid 20 try Il with him /
used 10 feel like burning your offigy as I
read your remarks. Now. / begin TO see
that you have lined up on the side Of nature
and are advocating a Journey in which the
advantages OF current and wind are with
you instead OF against tho woman. II you
know any nice man comfortably well-ofi
and as lonely as / am, please let me know.
sincerely JOSEPHINE NJ"
Dear thirty two-y ar old thirty -fIve.dollar-
a-week-but-not-happy Josephine NJ. thanks
for your suggestion. But have q matrl-
monial bureau now. It's work shows in you.
You are going to stop listening to people
who tell you you are great success be-
cause you make such very good weekly
salary You are going to honestly face that
empty future where the only attractions are
the possible augmentation of your pay to
$40 and the finding OF some congenial
woman companion with whom you have a
little apartment.
And instead Of thinking that you must 60
to the theater every week and have a Bit
to eat at some rather expensive place. you
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
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not indulge in gross forms OF idolatry,
they do not worship the Lord. And all
men do worship. II is the law Of their
being, and If Jehovah is not their God.
some other creature is the object OF thei.
trust. Gross indifference TO true religion
is the characteristic OF our age. This con-
dition Is now bearing fruit. And the fruit
is not Of the tree of life.
The ignoring OF the first commandment
results in violation of all the rest. The
result is low ideals regarding the sacred
institution Of God. The Lords day is COM
merciallzed, and helpless men in the grip
Of corporations are denied their God given
rights Of one days rest in seven. The in
stitution of the home lie tottering because
Of the divorce evil. which makes marriage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
"Flannels" for Women

st pay unless they could suspend Mrs
Grundy's rules and go about in overalls
and jumpers OF course. we DO not have
out here on the free pra-ree the same con-
ventional surroundings as you have in the
city, but the morality Of the settlers is OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
Ths WritInn en a.. Man.

There is some lettering 10 be done on
this map OF Alaska. is there not?" said
the craftsman.
Yes" replied the eminent geographer
Just mark IT hands off and let Il 90 a,
that "-Washington Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09
Feminine Progress

II consider trousers for women TO be not
only desirable from hygienic and SAM.
tary point of view, but distinctly desir-
able in the way of economy and simpIie-
ity." said DR.. Sargent Of the Heminway
gymnasium, Harvard. They give free
dom OF movement, do away with the in
furious corset. and are less immodest than
some OF the latest gowns. They are in
every way more desirable for the girl
who works for her living
Trousers are not bit more immodest
than any other costume"
Jaurez. Mex. is believed 10 be the only
city in the world in which the direction
and control of the city parks have been
turned over completely TO women
The parks in Ciudad Jsurez still will be
cared for by men, but above the men will
be a board Of eight lady managers. com
posed OF four danes and four 'senor-
itss," who have exclusive control and d.
dection Of all parks.
Mas Kate sanborn. the authoress. for
merly a professor in Smith college. whose
literary name is Katherine Abbott San
born, expresses the belief that the daugh-
tiers OF the rich. tired OF being pampered,
tired OF living the empty life Of society
with men who are often weakings and
seldom more than mere puppets. are de-
libeTately giving up many OF their ad-
vantages and are turning 20 men whose
physical makeup is more nearly the ee-
mentary.
The elopement OF Julia EsteIls French.
niece OF Mrs. Elsie French Vanderbilt. with
a chauffeur. inspired the statement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-09

Then more scurTytng, rushing. lurehing
In and out among the crowd
IN at last, by diat Of searching.
He meath = new pile IL bowed.
When they're checked he yeis "4eyi
sorter.
Look out. Jim. for things round hsrei"
Folks are looking for the porter,
And he's looking for a beer.
(copyTtght. lsIl. BY the n. Y. Herald Coz
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
The Candidates s.
MIR. j. T. McC lure.

MIR. ]. T. Mcclure announces
today as a candidate for sheriff
He came out late in the contest
four years ago, but made a SPLEEN
did race and only lacked a few
votes of getting in the second
primary. He says he has never
stopped running since and now
has had such a fine running start
that he is sure to win. Mr.. Me
Clure is very popular, especially
where he is best known. Shu-
qualak in the last race gave him
122 votes against 80 for three
suchmen as A. D. Binion, j. A.
Lee and Geo. G. Pagan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
W. A. Parks for Sheriff.

Nh. w. A. Parks of Brooks
vile, announces for the high Of
flee of sheriff. 1t has been a
long time since that section Of
the county has furnished the
sheriff and democratic fair play
pleads in Mr.. Parks favor. MI
Parks has been in business in
Brooksville some time and refers
to the people there as to his eX-
cellent character and his qualif-
cations. He has served as JUS
tice of the peace and has gained
some knowledge Of the processes
of law that will be helpful to him
when he becomes sheriff, as his
friends say he will be in 1912.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
j. O. Faser for Circuit Clerk

Mr.. J. O. Faser comes out for
Circuit Clerk in today's paper.
Mr. Faser has been a resident Of
Macon all his life and is we'll and
favorably known throughout the
county. He has never before Of
fered for a county office, but
was thrice elected mayor Of Ma
con, serving successfully six
years in succession. His compe-
tency to fill the position accepta-
blyis unquestioned and he is men
tally and temperamentally quail
fed to make a most acceptable
officer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
7, J. Wilkins for Chancery Clerk

Mr.. Thomas j. Wilkins comes
out again for chancery clerk. He
is q young man with a fine bust
ness reputation behind him and a
cOurteousness Of manner and
kindness of heart that win him
friends wherever he is known.
Starting late in the last cam
paign, the race he made was an
eye-opener, and he lacked only
nine votes out of 1850 of getting
in the second primary. There
were prophets who said that had
he gotten in the second race he
would have won. One thing is
certain-Mr. Wilkins is a weighty
factor to be considered in NoXu-
bee county politics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
VAPDAMAN WON'T DEBATE

In reply to a long and courte-
Gus invitation, especially stated
not to be a challenge. from Mr..
Alexander to meet him in Joint
debate, Mr.. Vardaman CURLY re-
plies that he is sorry that he can
not oblige him. Mr.. Alexander
in his letter very pertinently sug-
gests that Mr. Vardaman's refu-
sal to debate with his opponents
arises from one of several things:
1St. Lack of confidence in his
UieUS and positions, or
I'd. Lack of confidence in his
OIUn ability TO ddpOcdte or defend
them, or
Sd. Lack of confidence in the
intelligence of those UhO UiLl
come to hear the debates, or
18th. An uILDiHingnesS Tor The
people to hear both sides lest he
HeTeDD lose supporters.
In other words Vardaman eli
her doubts himself or doubts the
people.
There is much reason in that
he speaks. Every reason that
Nh. Alexander suggests as the
real reason why Vardaman won't
debate is a better reason than the
one Vardaman gives, when he
give any at all. How Mississippi
plans. long renowned for courage
and gallantry and a love for bold
fighters and brave men, can stand
for Vardaman's shrinking and
covering course surpasses under
standing. And yet his support
ers call Vardaman the White
Knight" This appellation is a
fine example of that figure of
speech called antiphrasis.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
J. 7. Sargent for Sheriff

Mr.. j. T. Sargent announces
in this issue for the office of
Sheriff. He has long been a
prominent citizen of Noxubee
County where he was born and
raised. He has never held public
Office except that of Marshal Of
the City Of Macon. To that he
was first elected ten years ago
ard reelected from successive
time,i his majority at each cleo
ton being larger than at the pre-
ceding one. This shows how ac-
ceptably he filled that Office. AS
the office of Sheriff corresponds
to that of Marshal, his record ar
CUES strongly for his qualitica-
tions. Besides being a very pop
ular man, Mr. Sargent is a splen-
did politician in the meaning of
knowing how to approach men
and impress them with his per-
~sonality and qualifications. He
will be a strong factor in the race
for sheriff,
The Maids from COrLCv;no Tor 1o+L
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
THE BANK or MACON.

The annual financial state
ment Of the Bank Of Macon is
printed in another place in to-
days BEACON. The statement
speaks for itself, and tells a tale
of splendid growth and stability.
But it does not tell it all, for in
the short time elapsing since it
was made the deposits have in
creased $50, 100000, making a
total of over 5000, 900. 90. The
volume of business done by the
bank and its large deposits show
the confidence the management
of the bank have won from the
public.
The Board Of Directors has di-
rected that all bad debts, which
amount to very little, be charg-
ed off the books, and declared a
dividend Of eight per cent, carry
ing the balance to the surplus
fund. In the last year the vol
ume of business has nearly doub-
led, and a net income Of fifteen
per cent earned. Perhaps the
finest evidence Of the Bank of
Macon's stability and the surest
and safest basis for continued
growth is the number Of it's de-
positors, which is 688. This is a
remarkable instance of wide
spread confidence and goodwill
felt toward a bank;
With over S1O9, 900 in cash and
sightexchange.plus.the large addi-
ton of deposits made subsequent
to the statement, and STA, 600. 90
of other quick assets, the Bank
of Macon is shown to be as 81
vent a financial institution E the
State Of Mississippi can coast of,
The Board Of Directors are w,
W. Shan, on, prCstdent; J, G.
Robertson, vice4resident; Walter
Price, z. I. RAroh, P. c. Nor
wood, Ge%B. Clement. W. M.
Cavett, Waiter B. Patty, A. D.
BlnloI, W. E. Stokes and c. B.
DQffoh. This is a representative
body of men, and drawn from
every class Of citizenship of the
county. Their characters, their
sense and judgment and their
financial standing are guarantees
of the banks success.
The liberaIity of the directors
along conservative lines, together
with the executive ability Of c..
B. -DOrroh, cashier. whose assis-
tantS, Julian Boggess and Evans
Dorroh come in for their share of
the credit, have made the Bank
of Macon aninstitutiOn that is an
honor to the city whose name it
bears and a great and useful fac
tor in the welfare of NOXubee
county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13
John B. Cotton for County Treasurer

The first candidate announcing
for County Treasurer is Mr.. John
B, Cotton, of the Lynn Creek
neighborhood, AID tko3a13gghh 2
a young man, is well and favor
ably known throughout the coun-
tY, afd is a member of a family
.hat has been prominent in the
county from its earliest history.
Mr.. Cotton is energetic and hon
est and will present strong claims
to the voters for their support.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-01-13

The Maids from louisville Jan. 10Th
at Opera House don't fail to see them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-06-29
SENDS REQU1sITIoN FOR AvANT.
Georgetown Deputy Sheriff Goes to
Texas for Fugitive.

Columbia, June 22.-As precau-
tionary measure Gov. Blease to-day
furnished Deputy Sheriff H. H. Ward,
of Georgetown county, who is on his
way, with a formal requisition on
Gov. Colquitt, of Texas, for w. B.
Avant, although Avant, under arrest
at Cameron, Milan county, Texas, has
announced himself willing to return
without a requisition. Avant and
DR.. G.. C. Bigham received sentence
of three and half years each follow
ing the killing of Bigham's young
wife at Murrell's Inlet in 1909 from
gunshot wound at the hands OF
Avant. Bigham is at large.
Gov. Blease telegraphed Gov. Col
quit to have the sheriff of Milan
county hold Avant for requisition.
This was done following the receipt
of letter from Solicitor Wells, who
said he had located Avant at Came
ron, Texas. Avant's wife is with
him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-06-29
How Nordica Got Her Start.

The Woman's Home Companion is
starting a series of articles describ'
ing s'The Girlhood of Great Singers.
The first article, which is in the July
number, is the story of the girlhooo
of Lillian Nordica. Following is
brief extract:
MADAME Tietjens, the dramatic
soprano, came to Boston to sing in
opera. She sent a message to the con
servatory asking to hear any unusua
talent that they might have there
Lillian Norton (Nordica's name) was
sent in response, her mother accom-
panying her. The visit was made on
a matinee day, and the prima donna
to spare herself, deputed her sister to
receive them. Though regretting a
lost opportunity, the aspirant started
to sing. Before she had gotten very
far, door opened softly, then was
thrown wide, and Madame Tietjens
entered. In her enthusiasm, she took
the accompanies place at the piano
"Work ahead, and you will be great, y
she said simply. Being warmheart-
ed, she added, when you come to
London, I will help you" That
friendly offer was, unfortunately
never realized, for Madame Tietjens
died not long after.
'While they were talking, a little
old lady came in, harpist at that
time in the orchestra, Madame Ma
retzek, widow of the impresario. She
had been a prima donna. Her inter
est took a practical turn. Come to
me on Staten Island next summer,
she generously offered, and I will
coach you in your roles
"That summer she studied twenty
roles. In the autumn she came out
in concert in New York with Brignoli,
and in the early spring following was
fairly launched on her career as So
loist with Gilmore's band, an organi-
zation ranking with Sousa's. The
test was strenuous for one so young;
often two concerts a day, and arduous
travel, for they toured the whole
country.
"Gilmore, with his warm, Irish
heart, recognizing her gifts as we'll
as her pluck, once exclaimed, You
will yet be crowned Queen of Song
in your own country
years later, Madame Nordica
recalled his words, when a diamond
tiara from American admirers was
passed over the footlights to her at
the Metropolitan Opera-House in
New York"