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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
The Tired Business Man

NvoshehlSsilt sever adopt trousers" de-
olared Friend NE firmly. 'qn spite OF
the Judgment s6f gaaris.''
''whichsTss Of an apple. not a. pear. d
said the Tired rsusirasa Man. "of course
his last sipdsRsnt ef, Paris is pippin, but
there is a deep-seated objection to women
wenringn tf6tiseif N4ir the first place. they
would neSet b9- abs to decide whether to
wear them. With. suspenders or belts. and
as conpfofnne The lmodists would prob
ably deyise some outrage whereby the
sacred trousers, whieh have been the pride
Of cur seH7 through the ages would be-
come part 81 'princess effect.
Il can sRfeiy .btedict that the sarb which
our weak but worthy sex mas always held
as It's own viii meyer adorn the stronger
'-ssS. BECAUSE .Aforesaid unfair female sex
would look ridiculous in same. For every
Vesta sTBeyl'thers' are million Trousera
siilys, VITO fook ifke the plot of a comic
opera when they appear in the garb that
made man famous. No matter how sweet
a girls disposition may be- her knees are
often inclined t. knock And what girl
would proclaim that terrible fact. even for
the privilege OF wearing the breeks?
"Trouseretteg intarlably evoke mrth
undue comment There was the case of
the llttif bpist and the dentist She tried
to hide her Identity in pair Of them and
then--olI,g desradatiort ,of the exalted gar
ment-she sought safety in safety pins.
why did the little lady use safety pins,
Mr. Bones2 TO tb0ld up her trousers. And
yet the jury acquitted her. I grant that
equestrisnnes may, have the right to stick
hstpins through derbies, but safety pins to
hold tHpstrOusers--it lis TO shudder.
The wearing of trousers must never
pass TO the. control Of the feminine gender.
l declare At, in ringing tones Because
women are ever restless about styles. They
would not be content to accept trousers as
they arc and Let Them go at that No. In
no time the styde' designer would get TO
work and then4oh, trousers, what crimes
would be perpettated IN thy name' Be
fore dased ,mens could be brought to con-
sciousiess the, trousers would be plested,
skimped. braided and altered at Will.
They would be shsa5hed up on one side
for n while, then ths material would be
changed frotn ciothht5r silk or satin from
- N.r Us D.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

"Oh, how / hate to see a man driving
down the avenue at about eleven in the
morning! was trudging along yester-
day. feeling very much irritated, because
l had only 10 cents left and had decided
10 walk home, and blow It In on a hot
chocolate instead Of car fare. I suddenly
caught sight Of Archibald--Cousin Anne
says / must break myself of calling him
Pig-being tucked into his motor by his
chauffeur, on the opposite side OF the way.
He was leaning hack looking half awake.
and reminded me of a large infant being
arranged in it's perambulator by it's nurse.
l could almost imagine him grabbing hold
Of Louis cap and bursting into loud sobs
and shrieks because he couldn't have il
to play with. ] crossed over in order to
get lift, suppose I should have waited
for him to see me. but I'm sure IL he had
he would have languidly taken off his hat
and l would have gone on exercising my
feet. He is in love with Agnes, l think
and rather regards me as still being a
small child IN dirty clothes, and have
given up trying to eradicate that impress
sion. l stood and watched him being fixed,
and when Louis moved away ne saw me-
had dressed in a hurry that morning
and had my oldest suit on and a hOrrid
hat, and was carrying a large parcel-a
dress ] was bringing home myself for fear
they wouldn't send 1t in time. OF course
smart dinner gown doesn't make a big
package. but although it was all folded
up, instead Of being in a box, could feel
that the atmosphere surrounding him shud-
dered. 1 wish II had been wrapped in news
paper. There was small piece OF choco-
late left in my bag, and I had taken il out
and was eating it, think looked a good
deal like an errand grill hope French
one, though. ! said: why hello! l was
just passing by!" knew he rather wished
had gone on passing, but he insisted on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

THAT intelligent looking boy there" said
the pedagOgue to the parent he was show
ing over the school premises, rs Brown. !
am proud OF Brown. 1 have inculcated in
him the love OF learning to such an extent
that he now prefers study to play. 1 ex-
pect at this moment he is writing Timmin s
Latin prose on that sheet of paper there,
while all the other pupils are at play. /
will ascertain"
He called the lad to him. Come, Brown,
let me see what you have been writing -
The boy demurred, but the schoolmaster
Insisted, and foroefully appropriated the
paper And there in neat Imitation OF
feminine handwriting he read the follow
ing:
Please excuse my son James from school
today He is wanted at home. Tit Bits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
Placing HIS Vo,oe

II IL not always necessary 70 go to a
singing master to have the voice placed
as the phrase Is. So II would seem, At
least, from a story that Lincoln man
tells
one cold, wet and windy night ne came
upon a negro Of his acquaintance shfveTlng
In the doorway OF a store. Wondering what
the darky could be doing. standing on a
cold, wet night in such a draughty posi-
ton. the Lincoln man said:
Jim, what are YOU doing there"
Scuse me. sh. said Jim, but I'm
gWine TO sing bass tomorrow mornin' at
church an I'm trying TO ketch a cold. -
Every todv's.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
Your Life Work

The noblest question in the world is,
what good may l do in e.?
Living the psalm OF life, treading more
or less bHndly its mazes and doubts, is a
perpetual searching TO know the intri-
caCies Of the great problem.
Why humanity Is not all healthy,
wealthy and wise is an endless cause OF
wonderment 10 many; why there has to
be illness. poverty and distress; why so
many round pegs are trying 10 be happy In
square holes and hypnotizing themselves
into the belief that they tit perfectly. is
apparently unexplainabe,
The cause that brings about the trouble
is, undoubtedly Unborn selfishness and
greed Of personal gain, and never until
some accidental awakening comes does the
question Of What good are we TO the
world?" ever come to us and insistently
demand an answer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

stylish by asking him II he was going to
the Cinderella that night. He said he had
promised TO lead the cotirlion and the pros
pect bored him. He had made up his mind
to cut out subscription affairs. l gave up
trying to be stylish and said, well, DO,
don't forget an old friend" He said to
remember that his mother expected Agnes
and Johnnie and me to dinner the follow
ing night and when said yes, I almost
added your Majesty" We stopped in
front Of jewelers.. and he went in to look
at Jewels / suppose, and 7 decided to try a
bus. as It was getting late | Was much
elated when found that, owing TO two old
ladies falling down The stairs and landing
on the conductors head he forgot in the
confusion that followed to ask me for my
1O-cent piece, / didn't think IT the right
thing TO press it upon him. woman right
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

The command has been given to man to
work out his own salvation" but he is
always cursing fate for his lean and lack
and blaming the Almighty for allowing
such conditions 10 exist especially In his
case
Man was also given dominion" over all
things, but he evidently did not believe it,
else he would hasten to utilize the gift
more fully.
Now the thing for US to do in This en-
lightened age, II lifes problems are to be
solved to our clearer understanding, is to
make up our minds just what good we
may do in the world and get busy. II is
for us TO work AT our tasks and wait for
the results patiently; stop blaming the
Almighty, for He finished His work some
time ago and pronounced it good" ours
Is still to be passed upon
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
A TMi.ted Nofion .

Mayor Gaynor, at dinner In New York.
said OF a charity that had fallen into DIS
repute.
I understand that they paid their col
lectors 10 per cent OF all that they col
lected. II recalls the Chris mas eve italk
Of the two tramps.
I wish I had money enough to make
every little child in New York happy to-
morrow said the first tramp on Christ
mas eve.
What would We DOE the second tramp
inquired.
Buy stocks and bonds and live on the
interest was the reply"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

civil service reform has given US a
splendid army OF civn servants. 1t wasn't
always So" said Mayor Whitlock OF
Toledo. when 1 was writing my first
short stories," he resumed, I'VE had civil
servants of a dlffertnt stamp. An elderly
resident of my native urbana sought out
back in those days, his congressman.
Congressman, he said, II supported
you at the polls, and now I expect you to
get my boy good civil service job
All right, friend the congressman an.
swered, what can your boy dor
Dor snOrted the other. What can he
do? BY crtnus man. II he could do any
thing. do you think ia be bothering your
New York Tribune
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

In the capacity Of house servant for
the Carriers in her early days, Aunt Dianah
had imbibed a wholesome respect for the
queens English. Not so her husband
Uncle Ike. The old man had little use for
the letter r." a notable example of which
was found in his pronunciation of the word
more"
"Gib me some lasses, Dianah," said
Uncle Ike one evening at supper
Don't say, CAB me some 'lssses, Ike
rebuked the captious Dianah. You oughtel
say, Glib me some mo-Iasses.'"
Look yere you" demanded her spouse
'how you spects me to say mo- lasse'
when I done hain't had none yit?"-Llp
pincott's.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

ms logs This is nearly double the number
that was employed year ago. The OK is
always worth his weight In beef and there
Is no loss from injury or old age, so sat-
isfactory are these patient animals Prov
ing IN the cultivation OF land from which
the timber has been cut, II IA likely their
use will become general and remain 20 for
many years, or until the roads become
much better than they now are and until
the farmer reaches that point where he
may raise his own hay and grain on
which to support hOrses.-L. b. Cavalier In
Chicago Tribune ..H
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

Ralph Cameron, delegate in congress
from the territory Of Arizona tells the
story OF the most lugubrious Invitation ever
sent through the mails. Il was engraved
on a white. git-edged card, and was signed
by the sheriff OF Tucson. This is the way
Il read.
quested al the hanging OF George SmiIey
murderer. His soul viii be swung into
eternity on Thursday evening A brand
new hemp rope will be used, and every
thing will be done TO make the ceremony
as cheerful as possible
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
u CAUGHT SIGHT OF ARCHIBALD"

my getting in But 1 could see he had
strong doubts as TO whether il was quite
the thing TO be seen with me alone in his
machine at 1880 in the morning. lie SAID
he had just received letter from his sister
Mary. 1 think it's very thrilling, Mary
having married prince, and being called a
duchess. and all kinds OF things like that
I said do you put II. r. Il. on the en-
velOpe when you write TO her. should
think the postman would be overcome
He said What a Kid you are" He went
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
cggsIa RRs rHHaals tasV S"t H'h O-','gl
AZ AshaasuspA

on to say that she and her husband were
at Carlsbad staying with the Duke and
Duchess of Ballingford and Lord Heath
cote. He said they expected Prince de
Lima and Lady Florence Darwin. and Mary
wanted him to come over. He said he wac
so fond Of BERTHE and Flo he was thinking
seriously of going.7 tried to hide my
bundle I made a feeble effort to appear
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
scotch Foresight.

Dugsld was H. and his friend. Donald.
took a bottle OF whisNey 70 him. Donald
gave the invalid one glass and said
Yen get anither yin IN the moruin'."
About five minutes elapsed. and then
Dugald suddenly exclaimed
"Ye'd betted let me hae The ither moo.
Donaf ye hear O. sac mony sudden deatha
nooadsys. Tit Bits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
Two Different Materials in One Gown

Dull. silk as peau de- cygne Is a favor
lite material for 1eol6r and cuffs for the
palmer cloth. coat and skirt costumes.
There are also -ia-5vUgue many dun fin
ished suits az quality sufficiently sub
stantial to give good wear. and then the
moires, white, black Of eolofed are all
smart Panne velvebrois seen once more
for coat collar and cuffs for which purr
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06


pose ~ 10 slwais extremely\pretty and in
variabN becoming The coat collar fin
shed with a dark silk or velvet should
have hpr a finish a narrow inner collar OF
white ,hnen or piQue attached by tiny but
tons inside the Jacket This band OF white
al once makes the coar becoming and pro-
tects The whites lace collar Of the waist.
Tw0s different materials in one gown
showssa striking Illustration OF the use
~ two different materials IN one gown.
Here a surplice bodice OF very simple con
structton Is made unusually effective with
the use OF blue and white striped silk, The
deep gauntlets are Of blue satin piped
with white, and combination OF wide and
narrow braids outlines the closing. The
skirt, tfsshioned OF white chiffon broad
cloth has a yoke and lower edge trim
ulng OF the blue satin and braid
The Dat this coming spring will not nee
essarila exactly match the costume with
wh.rlH II Is worn ON the contrary, the
suit ~ gown viii depend upon the hat for
a note OF contrast A purple hat Is con-
SHdered extremely. smsrt with a suit OF
dark Nue serge. while with a green cos
tune 81 certain shade quite the newes,
thing IS a hat Of brilliant blue, This con-
trast pg,, q lars., R9Nevsr, in the one
,ostuint ~ 3 uangerous game for the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

story printed in this paper several days
ago. I'm that snake story l sent you" he
complains, you made one mistake. told
you that the snake was twenty feet long
and you had It only ten feet long"
We are sorry for this. but the error was
unavoidable. We were very much crowded
for space when we used the story and we
had to cut everything dowH.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
A Good Business.

"Ruggles, you ought 20 20 into thS
business OF raising chickens by hand,
It's great ..
Il believe 7 would, Rsmage. II I could
buy good Incubator cheap"
with eagerness) i've got one, ola
chap I'm sell you for third OF whaA N
cost me."-Chieago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
No FamiIr Gro,rler.

''Why are you weeping, little boy?'
Il broke de pitcher"
= Well there's no use crying over split
milk"
evan Dis- wuz Reer!'-LouisviHe
'Courier-Journa'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

opposite with a bent sort OF face looked at
me suspiciously, but l didn't let 1t annoy
me. 7 felt guilty, but I did need that not
chocolate. and it certainly tasted good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

The Key to the situation-Bee want Adsl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06

The Key to The sltuatIon-Bss wat AaIl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-06
8 The Bees Kt0m\e Magazine page X

Tells Friend Wife the
Latest Judgment OF
Paris Was a Pippin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-20

later taken to the Harvey house, where
he was entertained AZ dinner by James
G. McNary.
There was no band at the station, but
the Fourth cavalry, in command OF
Capt. S. Mop. Rutherford, escorted him
TO the hotel The same order prevailed
as during the reception to Gov. Sloan,
Of Arizona, on Thursday morning.
An automobile was waiting at the
station. and after Gov. Mills had taken
his seat, James C. AIcNary, mayor c. E.
Kelly, J. N. GOggfn, chairman Of the
reception committee, and Col W. A.
Fleming Jones took seats in the auto.
In another automobile following were
Adjt. Gen. A. S. Brooks, Col. Eugene
Van Patten, Of Las Cruces, and Col
NJ. N. Padgett.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Foster. of Las
Cruces. who came in the governors pri-
vate car, rode in third automobile.
The cavalry proceeded ahead of the
autos east along san Francisco street
to Santa Fe street, where the soldiers
lined up along the south side Of the
street and stood at attention while the
governor passed through to the hotel,
where he registered.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-20
Suffering
From Eczema
Unnecessary While POsIam, the Perfect
Remedy. Quickly Heals.

Eczema, that many formed skin NAL
ady, which authorities assert is usually
caused by a disordered diet never
proves fatal and is generally found in
those who are otherwise healthy. Pos
lam has probably accomplished more re-
markable cures of this and other skin
diseases than any remedy known. 1t is
applied directly upon the disorder, stops
itching at once and clears and heals the
skin, restoring it to perfect condition.
The great majority Of cases yield in
from two to four weeks Acne, letter.
BARRIERS itch and similar aggrarating
troubles are likewise speedily cured.
Merely a small quantity Of POsIam
used for clearing the complexion, re-
moving eruptiOns, pimples, rashes and
blemishes is sufficient TO show what it
can do. POslam is sold for so cents by
Kelly & Pollard. KnOblauch Drug Co,
Peoples Drug store and all druggists
everywhere. For free sample write to
the Emergency Laboratories, 80 West
25th St. New York City.
POslam Soap, medicated with POslam.
is the best soap for your skin. Anti
septic. prevents infection. Large cake.
25 cents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-20

ceremony, the people bowling down be-
fore him and offering prayers to their
gods and burning incense in his
honor
Peace is then restored after wars,
health follows sickness and the chill
dren of the sun are again happy Be-
cause Of the presence Of the dragon,
the Chinese empire has endured and
it is in hope that the wars and revolu-
tions and famines in the eastland may
cease and peace and happiness be
restored"
This legend is believed by the mil
lions Of subjects Of the Chinese en-
perOr and it will be as solemn as a
sacrament, this parading Of the dragon
through the streets Saturday night to
the Chinese residents Of FL Paso.
Is 21O Feet Long
The dragon is 210 feet in length and
viii require two relays Of SO men each
TO carry it in the parade. 1t is made
in sections and is decorated with ex-
pensive silks and with sandal wood
beads. The head is massive paper
mache cast with glazing eyes. nostrils
which will blow fire for a great dis
lance in front of it. and a great red
tongue. The dragon is so articulated
that there viii be no difficulty I'm car
rying it around the corners. Chinese
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-20
TAKEN TO
The HOSPITAL
After Operation Failed to
Help, Mrs. Kendrick
Found that CardUi
Made Her Well.

louisville. S. CT suffered with
RomanIy trouble" writes slrs- J. S.
Kendriclz, IN a letter from louisville,
"and at times I could not bear to stand
on my feet.
The doctor said I never would be any
better, and that I would have to have
an operation, or I would have a cancer.
I went TO the hospital, and they oD-
Grated on me, but got no better
They said medicines would do me no
good, and thought I would have 20
die.
At last, I tried Cardui, and I began 70
improve. so I continued using it. Now.
am well, and can do my own work. I
don't feel any pains. Cardui worked
like q charm"
There must be merit In this purely
vegetable tonic remedy for women
Cardui-when It will help such an ap-
parentIy hopeless case as this. Its IN
gradients are mild herbs. with a gentle.
tonic effect on the womanly consttu-
ton.
II you suffer from any symptoms Of
womanly trouble. take CarduL It wiz
help you to get we'll
Cardui goes to the spOt-reaches the
trouble-reLtsves the symptoms and
drives away the cause
Have you tried tt? II not. do 50. It
may be Just what you need.
n. B.-Write tol Ladies' Advisory
Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co. Chat
tanooFs, Tenn. for Special Instructions,
and 64-paEe book, Home Treatment
for Women" sent IN plain wrapper on
request.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-20
DOubIy Proven

FL PasO Readers Can No Longer Doubt
the Evidence.
This FL Paso citizen testified long
ago.
Told Of quick relier-of lasting ben
eft
The facts are now confirmed
such testimony is cOmpIete-the evil
dence conclusive.
Tt forms convincing proof of merit.
Charles n. Wilson, 1913 Texas, ST., FL
Paso, Texas, SAYS. 81 have used DOan's
Kidney Pills off and on for many years
and have been given ample proof Of
their merit I'm February, 1907, I pub
licly recommended DOan's Kidney
Pills and at the present time, I take
pleasure in confirming all 7 then said.
began to suffer from kidney trouble
over twenty years ago and during
changeable weather or when I took
cold, my condition was always worse.
and any sudden movement caused sharp
tWlnges to dart through my body. Oft
en- i was confined to my bed Tor a week
at time I finally began using Doans
Kidney Pllls, procured at Kelly & Pol
lard S Drug Store. and they brought me
prompt relief. As this remedy has all
ways benefited me when / have used
1t since then I naturally hold a high
opinion Of it."
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York.
sole agents Tor the United States
Remember the uame-DOau' S. and
take no other.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-20
By
Norman M.
Walker.

outriders viii accompany it and win
burn incense as the parade passes
through the streets.
Princess I'm Parade.
In addition to the dragon. a repro
ducuOn Of the Chinese imperial house
hold viii be seen in the parade, with
the princess dressed in her royal robes
accompanied by eight civil officers.
eight military officers, and carrying the
different flags and banners Of their
nation. A boar dOf civil officers. a
governor, a state council and an i'm
perial bOdyguard wearing the peacock
feathers and costly silks. will also be
reproduced in the parade by the resi-
dents of Chinatown. The emperor's
uncle, cabinet ministers and the other
relatives Of the emperor viii be repre-
scented in the parade
Three chinese bands will play during
the parade and Lady Loo will appear
on flower boat. Girls and boys rid
ing horseback and wearing rich SIR
costumes and carrying umbrellas. will
also appear in the Chinese division.
The residents of Chinatown have ex-
pended $4,000 in preparing for the Os-
APPLE parade and the Chinese section is
expected to be one of the most attract
i've and novel ones in the night pa
geaut.