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Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
Methods of Carnegie Endowment.

From DIR. Nicholas Murray Buffers
explanation of the methods of the
Carnegie peace endowment, it Is evil
dent that the best science and scholar
ship are to be employed in this great
movement to promote world peace
seriousness of mankind" Mr.. Carne-
gie's proposition does not ignore the
stern and basic element of Justice, or
the economical aspect of the question
One of its chief divisions Is that Of
international law, which will be
handled by the eminent authority on
that subject, Prof. James Brown
Scott, whose deliberations will be
based upon the correct and definite
idea of international justice" Then
there is the division of economies,
which will look out for the effect OF
public opinion and preferential tar
ifs and economical aspects of the
present huge expenditures for mill
tary purposes"
in this peace movement. At least 1t
is not exclusive or controlling. The
whole movement is one of education.
1t will progress as rapidly as the peo-
pie come to understand and appreciate
and value world peace and no faster
All these elemsn ts that are thrown
into it will work together for its ad-
vancement and of them any one can
be disregaTded less easily than the
money factor. Nor is that a reflec-
ton upon the sordidness of the ma
tions of the earth. 1t is simply look
ing at the facts of human nature as
they are. In the meantime this quest
for world-peace will, undoubtedly, de-
rive great stimulus from the kindred
effort to enlist the great nations in
an arbitration treaty, by which dis
putes may be settled without resort to
arms.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

According to some statistics gath
cred in New York, out of 10000 per-
sons dying at an age over twenty-five
years only 1851, or about one-third,
left any estates whateEez. and OF
these only Ss4 left property valued
over $4,000 This is not very c0mpIi-
mentary to our vaunted habits of
thrift and foresight, BRd our pre-
summed recognition of responsibility To
those dependent upon us.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
Retaining Swamp Land.

If plans of the National Irrigation
congress are successful, $4,000, 900
acres of swamp land, all east Of the
Rocky mountains, will be reclaimed
and soon placed under cultivation.
The project for it's reclamation was
announced at the nineteenth annual
meeting of the congress in Chicago
last week. In addition to paying all
the cost of the work of reclamation.
this land, it is estimated, would in
crease its value by the sum of 81 $780,
100000. The land lies in several
states and this is a distinct advantage,
for it would make possible wide dis
tribution of settlers that is most de-
sirable in all work of this sort.
Certainly, as the congress points out,
If the government can dig dry ditch
for retaining soil, it can dig wet
one for the same purpose. AS a mat
ter of fact it is doing that in the
Everglades of Florida. Just as good
soil, perhaps, is to be had by one
process of reclamation as by another,
and there is no reason why the work
should be delayed, for it is desirable
to bring under cultivation and open to
settlement every acre of land possible.
1t all goes to produce new wealth, to
meet the demands of supply and con-
sumption. 1t gives additional room
for population expansion, affording
new outlets for people seeking them.
Much of this land is in middle-west
states, 100000 acres being in Hi
nois alone. This land was obtained
from the federal government. It
would cost, 1t is said, $f4,5OO, 900 to
reclaim it. It's reclamation, estimates
show, would add to the land values of
the states the sum of $2O,5O0, 900.
or course, such a mammoth enter
prise as this contemplates immense
resources, and the government may
not be able to get to it at once, but
that it will before long may be de-
pended on.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
SOcialistic Logic.
New York Tribune.

There is a fine touch of socialist logic
In the denunciation of vocational train
ing" as calculated to increase the pro-
ductive efficiency of working people and
thus to deprive them of the opportunity
of rising above the ranks of their trade.
Then If they are left ignorant, unframed
and inefficient their chances of advance
ment and elevation are much greater.
That is the counsel of bedlam.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

This trade boosting is getting to be
something in the nature of circuit rid
ing. ST. Joseph boosters were fol-
lowed by Lincoln boosters. in turn
followed by Omaha boosters. The
Omaha excursionists will have to put
faith in the adage about the last be-
ing first.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

san Francisco Chronicle.
The retailers combinations, such as the
lumber combinations, now attacked, are
universally execrated and will find no de-
tenders. They thrive by compulsion and
boycott, which will in the end damn all
who practice them.
But in attacking the lumber trust the
government passed by the strongest, most
universal and most hateful of all. When
the government attacks the retail plumbers
trust 1t will be up against the real thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Portugal is said to be seriously con-
sidering abandoning the diplomatic
representation to other governments.
II that sort of a reform should be-
come epidemic, what a bunch of
statesmen 1t would put out of a Job.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
Big Battle for Small Change.

balunOre American.
An Albany woman has made complaint
against telegraph company before the
Public Utilities commission of an extra
charge Of 10 cents on a prepaid telegram.
Explanations failed to satisfy her, so the
case is to be heard. The spirit of the g.
cent tax on tea revolt evidently still
springs eternal in the American breast.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Sure-cure for dandelions: Care
fully withdraw the plant, full length,
from the ground, then bore small hole
in end of root, into which squirt a few
shots of carbolic acid. Guaranteed
TO kill every dandelion so treated.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

The welcome to Lincoln extended
by Mr.. Bryan to Governor Wilson
came by long distance wiregram indi-
eating that he was detained in New
Jersey. II Governor Wilson takes the
hint, he will hurry back home.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Tacoma has only had FIVE recall
elections in ten weeks. Then some
grouchy opponents of the recall try
TO argue that it invites too many cleo
lions. The ideal
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

A Chicago judge has decided that
stealing an umbrella is not crime.
Perhaps not, but on rainy day it be-
comes a mighty aggravating thing to
the loser.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

The Chicago Evening Post mentions
"invincible integrity" as one of the
virtues of voting machine. But
those that sometimes are wrapped
with rubber bands are not invincible.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Jeff Davis of Arkansas has not at
tracted enough attention in the SEN
ate this session to make him desira-
BILE man for the Chautauqua drawing
list.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
7hIL CIELVEATI
48,l06

State Of Nebraska, County of Douglas, IS.
Dwight Williams, circulation manager of
The bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn, says that the average daily clrcuia-
ton, less spoiled, unused and returned
copies, for the month of April 1911, was
S,l06. DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day of May 1871.
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
Education and Cyclone Cellars.

Boston Transcript.
The Board of Education of Kansas has
ordered that all school houses hereafter
built in the state shall be provided with
cyclone cellars. This precaution against
great winds looks as Il the board antici-
pated revival of populism.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

President Taft's favorite COW is Wis
iting the Wisconsin dairy exhibit. 1t
is to be hoped she will not meet up
with Senator La Follette's favorite
mixer.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

"In the Grip of the Bosses is the
caption over an editorial in a New
York paper. The victim is Governor
Dix. How the tide has receded.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOTarily should have The Bee
NAILED 60 them. Address viii be
changed as often AZ requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28
Glum AnticipatiOns.
Chicago News.


Doubtless the tobacco trust, about to
hear its fate appreciates the feelings Of
the small boy who is commanded to open
wide his mouth for the spring dose of sui
phur and molasses
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Even If you cannot get to the kings
coronation, you might manage to
meander out to the old swimmin' hole
for little dive or two.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

1t is only a question of time when
postal savings will catch up with and
pass rural free delivery.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

The keeper of the summer White
House announces that it is ready. Get
that, congress?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Vice President Corral of Mexico
created an innovation for those south
ern republics by getting out of the
country and resigning afterward.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

1t was "a in Omaha, but one
scarcely realized it until the oficial
weather man told him, it was so nice
and cool.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

If the new regime in Mexico means
1t, let it take steps to limit the num-
Der of times a man may be elected
president.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Rumor says former Mayor Schmitz
of San Francisco is bankrupt. Well,
It had better be Schmitz than the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

To borrow the language of the
physicist, the time is approaching
when we. should get the heat reaction
at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

A member of the Mexican Chamber
of Deputies got 80 hot pleading for
peace he tainted. Let the war pro-
coed.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Associate Justice Harlan is entitled
to the distinction of being the insur-
gent of the supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

1t is a misnomer to call It peace
In Mexico"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

The Diaz election contest is over,
but Lortmer's Is still on.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-28

Morning. How're the dandelions?
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Mrs. Taft and Daughter
Depart For Georgia.

Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen Taft left
Washington today to join the President
in Georgia.
Mrs Medill Mccormick, daughter of
Mrs. NJ. A. Hanna and the late SEN
ator. and well known for her active part
In the welfare work of the National
Civic Federation; Constantin Nabokoff.
first secretary of the Russian embassy;
Mrs. Samuel Hill, daughter of the rail-
way magnate OF ST. Paul and New York
and Mrs. j. NOta McGilI have been add
ed to the list OF patrons of the Ceilidh
pronounced ka-lih, with the accent on
the first syllable) which is to be given
for charitable purposes at the National
Theater Thursday afternoon at 43O
o'clock.
The patrons and promoters Of this en-
tertainment, after a most careful search,
were able % find no man in Washing
ton social circles who could play the
harp with sufficient ability to take the
part OF the bard ''Ffal," and they have
chosen Miss Camilla Yerby, who ac-
quired an extensive knowledge of the
harp in Brussels. She Is now pupil
at the Holy Cross Academy. Miss Yerbe
will be attired as a man. as the part
requires, but her features will be so
disguised by the long beard and flowing
wig, which the part demands that only
those who closely observe her hands or
feet will realize that II isl a young girl.
instead of a grizzled old bard.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
WhAr Has HaPRuNEp roYou2

You are sitting on my DESK" said the
move
The fisherman got up. and as he did
so all the fish swan towards him and
dragged him to the bottom of the ocean
and bound him with the seaweed, so
that he could not move his hands or
feet.
This said the schoolmaster, lis a
fisherman. Take a good look at him, -
and the little fish swan all over him,
peeping into his face and making him
feel very uncomfortable with their fms
What are you going to do with me?'
asked the fisherman, ''you deceived me
and | trusted you
You have deceived many of u.s." the
schoolmaster fish replied, you throw
nice looking bait into the water and
hide the hook. but you do not call that
wrong. Why should we not have the
same privilege when we catch you?
am going to leave you here as an exam
pie for the fish to look at. for we do
not catch a fisherman every day" And
he swan away, taking all the little fish
with him.
The fisherman lay there wondering
how he could escape when a sword fish
swan up and looked at him. What has
happened to you?" he asked.
The fisherman told him how the big
fish had tricked him and asked the
sword fish to cut the bands that held
him a prisoner. Il only catch small
fish," he explained to the swordfish,
'and never shall bother you
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Women Show They
Know How to Cook

Piping hot biscuits. creamed oysters,
and coffee, served by the women-pu-
pills of the mother cooking class in the
Sixth division of the Washington
schools last night testified to the value
Of higher education in the neighbor-
hood Of the kitchen range.
The occasion for the refreshments was
a special entertainment at 1892 H street
northeast by the class, which, under
the direction of Miss Rutherford, is lust
closing its second year. The women
who compose the class, in appreciation
of Miss Rutherford's efforts in teaching
them how to produce flaky biscuits
from the raw material, presented the
instructor with a jewel case, and it
was intimated that some of the ultf-
mate consumers at home, who have
profited by the Improvement in the
culinary ability Of the pupils, contribu-
ted TO the fund with which It was pur-
chased.
In addition to refreshments, there
were songs by Miss PIenmons and Miss
Wright, a reading by Mrs. Strang, reci-
tations by Mrs. VanDoren, Miss Wright
and Miss Woltz, and games which re-
suited in the awarding of a prize to
Miss Emma S. Jacobs, supervising prin-
cipal of domestic science.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

John Dcston. multi-milliS Snaire, dies.
leaving his fortune to a younger son
named Norman Deston, and nephew.
Gerald Forbes He disinherIts ms elucsl
son, Wilkes DestOn.
Forbes believes his uncle was murdereu.
During the investigation Norman Destoh
is found dead and Forbes disappears.
Another strange circumstance is the 1ls-
appearance Of AmatO. father Of Nina
Amatu. fancee OF young DCst"n.
Coruner's jury declares Deston com
mitted suicide. but Attorney Barker sus,
poets foul play when he finds Gerald
Forbes revolver ClutChed in young Des-
toms hand.
Detectives believe Forbes is Guiltlcss OF
the murder declaring Norman lieston
killed himself when he found his hancce'
Miss Amato, and Forbes loved each other.
Wilkes Deston also declares he, too,
thinks his Young brother killed himself.
The butler, Pell. tells Of seeing young
Deston and Forbes together the night
before the tragedy, discussing Forbes
ruby ring
Wilkes Deston decides suddenly to leave.
accompanied by the butler, keeping his
plans secret from Attorney Barker.
Detective Burton refuses TO believe that
young DeSton killed himself. and all three
detectives decide to hunt for Forbes,
Miss Amato. and her father near New
York.
Attorney Barker visits Detective Gray's
hotel and startles him by announcing
that he has aSCertained Gerald Forbes
never left on an extended journey.
While at the hotel. Barker and Gray are
informed by telephone that Forbes is at
the DestOn home. dead.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Mrs. Melber Confessed
Crime, Testifies Witness

ALBANY. NY. March 1.-THE trial
of Mrs. Edith Melber, charged with the
murder of her son George. by forcing
carbolic acid down his throat, will be
resumed Monday. Tirs recital by Chief
Quigley. OF the Rochester police. of the
womans alleged voluntary confession,
practically concluded the prosecutions
important testimony and 1t is expected
the defense will open Monday.
Chief Ouigley said Mrs Melber, told
him the boy asked for a drink of water
and that she handed him the acid.
When he refused to drink it the chief
said she told him she forced it down
his threat, saying, ''Good-by, son."
The defense will try to prove insanity,
and the conclusions drawn by many who
are closely watching the trial are that
the conditions which il has been shown
existed in her life were such as might
have unhinged her mind.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories
FISHERMAN. AND THE FISH.

a FISHERMAN was fishing from
"a his boat one day when he felt
Z y a heavy tug at his line, and
pulling it in, he found on the
| end of it a large siIver-looking fish.
You must put me back into the sea
! at once" said the fish; you must not
keep me away from my scholars
Your scholars?" repeated the fisher
man. Pray, who are you?"
''I am the schoolmaster of the fish,
and IL you do not put me back into the
water at once you will have a poor
CATCH"
What have you to do with that?''
asked the fisherman.
Everything" the fisher replied. Il
teach them how to grow fat, and when
they are old enough, how to tell the
best bait, and, as there are very few old
fish in the sea, you will be sorry If you
do not put me back"
How did you happen to be caught?'
asked the fisherman. You should be
wise enough to keep away from hooks. -
Your bait was so tempting that I
nibbled too deep while l was showing it
to the young fish as an example of fine
bait" -
This sounds to me like fish story"
said the fisherman.
1T is" the fish replied. with an in
jured look, but not the kind to which
you refer. I am telling the truth, and
you will regret it if you keep me-"
You ought to be able to tell me where
TO find plenty OF fish aud where is the
best place to cast my lines said the
fisherman.
ION the opposite side of the bay" re-
piled the fish, and you must fish after
dark.
But the fisherman was still skepticaI.
'lf you are so wise why can't you take
me to the bottom Of the ocean and let
me see this school you have told me
about. You are a remarkably fine fish
TO lose, and l wish to make sure 1 am
to get something in return if l let you
CO."
Put me in the water" said the fish.
land follow me, and l will show you
my school and scholars
The fisherman threw the fish into the
water and then jumped in himself
When he reached the bottom of the
ocean he looked for the sChoolmaster
fish, but he was not in sight, so he sat
on rock and waited. Il wonder II I
was foolish to let him go?' thought the
fisherman, but just then he saw the
sChoolmaster swimming toward him
with a great many smaller fish with
him, and they were bringing with them
a quantity of seaweed.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Once a Crime to Have
Ruddy Complexion

In the days of the Puritans the
stocks We're not unknown as a pen
atty for looking too healthy. - Ruddi-
ness of complexion was a crime when
a gaunt visage was regarded as an
outward sign of sanctity
DR.. aEChard, writing in the early
eighteenth century. remarks: Then
II was they would scarcely let a
rOund-faced man go to heaven. If he
had but little blood in his cheeks
his condition was. accounted danger
Gus. and ] will assure you a very
honest man of sanguine complexion,
IL he chanced to come nigh an off,
cial zealot's house. might be set in
the stocks for looking fresh on a
frosty morning. g."-London Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison
Return to Kansas.

Representative E. H. Madison and Mrs
Madison have given up their apartment
at Congress Hall. and have gone TO
their home in Kansas.
The Military Attache Of the French
Embassy and Countess de Chambrun
will entertain a small party at dinner
this evening to meet their house guest
Mrs. Wallingford, of Pittsburg, Pa,
who is sister of the countess.
The British Ambassador and Mrs
Bryce and their niece, Miss Ashton, re-
turned to Washington last evening
from New York, where tncy have been
since Tuesday, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Godkin.
=
Miss Dixon, daughter OF Representa-
tive Lincoln Dixon of Indiana, who has
spent the winter here with her father ar
Congress Hall, will return to her home
next week.
The Mexican Ambassador and Nine
de la Barra, who have been spending
several days in New York, will return
to Washington Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Hill
have been obliged to cancel all their So
cial engagements for the present, on ac-
count of the death of Mr.. Hills sister,
Mrs. Reynolds, of Norwich, Conn.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Mrs. Eddy's Estate Worth
Nearly Three Millions

h CONCORD. n. H, March 1.-THE re-
port of the appraisers of the estate of
the late Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy. founder
of the Christian Science Church, shows
that her estate in New Hampshire to-
tails $2,512,146.
Gen. Henry NJ. Baker, executor of
Mrs. Eddy's will, estimates that her
Massachusetts, property will total about
$3.50, 900.
Mrs. Eddy's copyrights formed the
biggest item of her estate, and were
appraised at $4,000. Her stocks and
bonds were appraised at s1,057, 1885,
The total State legacy tax will be
s123,6o7.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11

AS soon as the fisherman found him
self free he SWAN TO the surface, and
there was his boat. It was dark, and as
he had no fish to carry home he thought
of what the schoolmaster fish had told
him, to fish after dark on the opposite
side of the bay, so he rowed his boat
over to the other side and cast his line.
but not a bite did he get and he was
tired and hungry.
That fish was too wise for me- he
said, drawing in his line. Next time 1
will remember that fish on the hook
is better than a sea fun Of fish un-
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
More Than Four Hundred
Guests of Wife Of
President.

Mrs. Taft was hostess last night al
the White House at the first Of a series
of muicales she has planned for the Len
ten season. The guests, numbering
about 400, were asked for 1G O'Clock, and
were received by Mrs. Taft in the Green
Room.
Seats were arranged in the East Room
for the musicale. the artists of the occa-
sion being the KneiseI Quartet, COM
rrised OF Franz Kneisel. first violin;
Julius Roentgen, second violin; Louis
Svecenski. viola: Willem Willeke, vio-
loncello, and Arthur Friedheim, pianist.
The program included:
Sonata apnaSsionata, Op. 81. Beethoven
Seven Preludes, c minor, C, major,
q major. B minor. + fiat minor,
G minor, D minor. Chopin
Mr.. Arthur Friedheim
Quartet In minor, Op. q. Tn POGO
Andante-Allesro motto ed agita-
to: Romanza. Andantino; Inter
mezZo. Allegro motto marcato. .Grieg
The Kneisel Quartet
Polonaise in A fiat, Mephisto WaltG,
lie CarnaVal de PcSth. List
Mr.. Arthur F'reidheim
Sonata in u major, for violonceIlO
Theme and Variations from the Quar-
tet in y minor, Op. .Taneiew
The Kneisel Quartet
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Mr.. and Mrs. Wickersham
Depart For Weekend.

The Attorney General and Mrs. Wick
ersham have gone out of town for the
weekend.
Nine. Tetrazzini, the famous colora-
tura soprano, who will appear in con-
cert at the Belasco Theater on the even
ing of Monday, March 20, will arrive in
Washington several days previous to
that date, as a number of entertain
ments have been planned in her honor.
Sha will stop at the Arlington.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Mrs. Preston Gibson
Hostess at Luncheon

Mrs. Preston Gibson was hostess at
luncheon today at the Playhouse, asking
a small company to meet Mrs. John r.
DreXel. The guests were Countess de
Buisseret, wife of the minister Of Bel
gium: Mime Riano, wife of the minister
of Spain; Mrs. Nicholas Longworth,
Mrs. Henry May, Mrs. Murray Cobb.
and Mrs. Warren Robbins.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
To Soften Shoe Polish

Do not throw away boot polish when
it has become hard through the lids
being left off, but piace;it on top of a
warm oven/until it softens. have tried
It and found it worth the trouble. To
open a TIN Of black lead, pull away the
paper and put it in front Of the fire-on
the fender will do. It will open quite
easily and better than knocking the
tin with a knife.
The Washington times., 1911-03-11
Box Party Is Given
BY Mr.. and Mrs. McConihe.

Mr.. and Mrs. MalcOlmn McConihe
were hosts at box party at the Be
lasCO Theater last evening. Their
Qualtrough, L. S. N, and Mrs. Quail
trough, and Major Dion Williams, u.
S. NJ. c., and Mrs. Williams.
Mrs. John Melton Hudgins has invi-
tations out for a bridge party and sup
per on Friday evening, March II.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Block will be at
home Tuesday at 1890 Fairmont street
northwest