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The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
Engineers

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The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

All the late telegraph news In the Daily Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

In the latest issue of the outlook, former President Roosevelt contri- butes an article under the caption,
 Alaska Must be Deyeloped! In view of the fact that the strenuous one has done more than any other one person to harass and retard the development of this vast and rich do- main. by reason of his uncoRsutuuon- al withdrawal of the coal areas from entry and location, the inconsistency of his present attitude is apparent { Of course. he maintains that his with drawal was for the purpose of pre- venting a monopoly Of the coa fields Of Alaska. A rigid investigation into all coal locations, at that time, would have answered the purpose, without the necessity of a boid-up of all the coal lands of the territory. Roosevelt may fool all the people part of the time. part of the people all of the time, but he cant fool all Of the peo- pie all of the ume.-Sevard Gateway,
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
rb. PLu,,b Line h Rorto Rico.

The Plumb Line In Porto Rico.
 There are places where the direction of a plumb line is not vertical Irregu- larities of density in the crust of the globe may produce this phenomenon. A remarkable instance in point was found in the island of. Porto Rico. where the deviation from the vertical is so great that in mapping the island the northern and southern coast lines, as shown in the older maps, had each to be moved inward half a mile Scientific American
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

It begins to appear that the long period of neglect and indifference tla, has marked the attitude Of congress toward Alaska has suddenly given place to a scramble on the part of Washington solous to get their names attached to bills having to do with the welfare of the territory. There are all kinds of coal bills and railroad bills, sociaiste measures and hair, braiDed ideas that any man who has ever been in Alaska knows are en- tirely impracucaL-Douglas Island News.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
HardIv

'sThe old. old storyr' exclaimed the husband, with a long drawn sigh, as he iald down his paper. Another man committed suicide because his home was unhappy"
 And did that make his home any happier" asked his wife, Cor doesn't the paper sayg
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16
THE REAL TEST
Of Herplcide Is In Giving It Thor
 OuEh Trial.

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 No. they do not, but Herpicide does, l--ause lt goes Co the root Of the evil end kills the germ that attacks the rlpE,l from whence the hair gets itS lfse-
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Mnrsa Off

You know that I told you how I dropped our rubber plant and wrecked ItT'
 "Yes."
 I'm sorry I did lt"
 "WhyT
 My wife has just bought a new one that's twice as heavy. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-09-16

A nna mud temperance drink s the pure wholesome beer made from the sparkling waters oS Tumwster Falls, and the vaEy best barley malt with just the right proportion of Choloegt EToWn hopa. Brewed as On- ly the olympla Brewing company can brew. For sale at ths Board Ot Trad
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

empty building with him. He ran to the
very eellar--a sort % dungeon-bensath the
old house and there he placed Tonsy on
the ground. Nov. my fine lad" said the
sailor. Il mean to use this button tonight
So. until have had what use of 1t need
Ahali keep you here . prisoner You
shall come to no harm, my fine scholar, /
promise you that. Tomorrow morning your
father will find q letter under his door
telling him where TO find his son. I mean
TO gag you and tie your hands and feet
so that you can't move. But before do
so l shall allow you to speak, II you
promise not to scream But II you make
an cutlery, off comes your head" And the
sailor looked fierce.
Tonsy had been Authenticated, but when
he could speak he asked: What did you
mean to do with the button?"
why, ! might IS we'll tell you, my
friend, for you'll know It ell tomorrow.
! mean 70 rob the nobleS palace OF its
gold and silver plate, it's rare treasures.
such as gems OF great price. Also / shall
carry away any coins that may be hidden
there. No you know why want the but
ton"
Poor ronsys heart was heavy. Oh, 70
think that he--whom the good gentleman
was treating with such hndness-should be
responsible for his henefSctors loss He
began 70 weep ana TO beg on his knees that
the man would not do 20 wicked thing
The sailor soon hushed him W. however,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10
honorable Mentien.)
A Little Gardener


BY Evelyn r. Hansen. West Point, Neb.
RED Side.
In country on the other hide Of the
world there lives a little bird called the
gardener bird. This bird not only builds
q house for himself, but he makes a gar
Den around II. Shall tell you about him.
The first thing he does after he has
made up his mind to build is 10 find a nice
spot Of ground with some kind Of shrub
growing near the center Of 1t. Then he
piles green moss on the ground all around
this shrub, do not know Why he does
this. but think that 1t is because he likes
TO see the moss better than the dry ground
After this he brings a great many long.
green twigs, which he has broken off trees,
and sticks them in the ground around this
shrub, 80 that they will lean against it
near the top, He leaves one side open for
the door, The twigs soon take root and
grow.
After he has thus built his house the
busy little bird sets about making his gar.
den. All around his house he clears off a
space for a lawn carrying away every
stone and stick and bit of straw that Is in
the way. Then he covers this space with
the finest moss that he can find Upon
this Undiscovered lawn he lays many
pretty berries and pink flowers and as
often a. the flowers fade he takes them
away and brings fresh ones.
Now. this is q very large house and gar
den for little bird. The house is some
times three feet long and more than one
foot high. and the garden is oftsn six
Feet long or even longer. There is enough
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

by putting q wooden gas between his
teeth, after which he tied the poor little
fellows hands behind him and his feet
tightly together. Then. the wicked fellow
hurried out Of the cellar and went OH
towards the palace. But he did not carry
the button In his pockat--as he thought he
was doing. While in the act OF tying the
boys feet the button had slipped from the
sailors greasy pocket and lay hidden be-
meath Toney's Jacket
After the man had gone. Topey began
trying TO loosen hih hands from the hard
rope which held them. Crhs sailor had had
the rope and gag in his pocket, for he al
ways carried such things, being very
dangerous fGllow). But in vain did the
child struggle, he could not loosen the
cord. But just a. he was on the point OK
giving up in despair something bright
rolled from the under edge Of his jacket
Tonsy's eyes bulged. a. sure % fate. II
was the button the good gentleman had
given him. How could the sailor happen
to drop IT. Toney began wriggiing TO-
wards the button when OF q sudden his
hands became loosened and he drew them
from the knotted rope Then It took but
a moment 70 undo his feet and to pick up
the precious button and leave the horrible
place. hoNA = SANS NANNh
his fathers shop, holding the button
tightly in his hand and against his
breast His father was on the point Of
starting home Supposing his son had gone
there from the mobiles library instead OF
coming 10 the shop as was his habit
Toney e2citsdly told his father the story
Of his short imprisonment and bow the
wicked sailor had IN some way dropped
the button The good canni was more ex-
cited than his son, ana ran out and called
TO q bailiff 70 accompany him ~ once 70
the palace Of the poblsman. AZ the three
hurried along. little roney relating the
story in detail. they saw dark form
Slouehing along close 70 the wall OF the
palace. Toney pointed him out and said In
q whisper TO his father:
There's the sailor now. He hasn't dis
covered the loss Of the button yet"
Then the bailift and roney's father and
Toney erept into the shadow Of some trees
and waited. The sailor went 70 the palace
gate and rang the ball A man let him in.
Then the bailiff and canhi and roney also
went 10 the gate and Toney, who knew the
gatekespsr well. peeped through the senti-
nsls window and called softly to the man
He opened the gate without asking q single
question for Toney was allowed 10 enter
at any time that he wished. The three
entered the courtyard ana went 70 the
door Of the palace. There they saw the
sailor standing. fumbling in his pocket
as II trying TO set something. He did not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

see the little boy he had left in the cell
lar gagged and bound, nor his two COM
panions. They had crept in too quietly,
30 when the sailor said 70 the doorkeeper,
at have the mobiles button here in my
pocket. and you are to admit me to the
palace the doorkeper replied;
IL you can present me one af my
masters magic buttons / shall admit you'
for only those close 20 my master are
permitted 70 carry one OF those SILVER
buttons with gold mounting"
"Ah, that's the kind Of button ] have"
returned the sailor. who was still searching
about among his numerous pockets. IT 10
to admit me to the library 70 read ana
acquaint myself with learning"
The doorkeepsr looked At the sailor in .
doubtful way. for he ala not like the fell
lows appearance. However. IL he could
show the magic button-the kind given 70
his friends by the master Of the palaoe-
the doorksspsr could do nothing but admit
him.
We'll, ! must have left II at home" SAID
the sailor, his tone full Of disappointment
But, my good keeper OF the door, can't
you let me In without IL? ] can describe
the button 10 you so accurately that you
will feel assured that have IL az my lodg-
ing"
NO" said the doorksspsr" cannot ad-
NIT any one on heresay without possessing
the magic button, Ny master has made
the rule strict"
Very well. I shall return after an hour
with the button" and the sailor turned
about 70 depart when he fell right into the
hands Of the bailiff and Canni He also
saw Toney standing there, holding the but
ton out before his eyes. You couldn't
keep It, you thief" cried Toney.
Just a. that moment a changing Of bells
announced the arrival Of the master Of the
palace and you may better believe he HAD
the robber- sailor taken into custody, prom
Using TO appear against him on the follow
ing day. And TO Toney he said You have.
proven worthy OF the trust placed in you.
Come you 20 my palace and become one OF
my household and receive instructions from
the tutor Of my own sons who will return
70 tho palace this very week"
And Toney was too full OF gratitude 70
the noble to offer him the thanks due his
great generosity. Taking the button from
his pocket he pressed IL 20 his Lips. II
shall never part from this without your
commanding me 70 DO 80. And / shall be
your debtor for life"
NO more than I shall be your debtor.
my young friend" declared the gentle
man. For 10 not the entire world indebted
10 the man OF great learning And you viii
become fine scholar-I can see that"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10
The Magic Button

cannis shop to have his tine beard curled
and his hair trimmed at the ends (Mep
wore long hair and full boards in those
days). Canni bowed low 70 the gentleman
and prepared tas chair for him, Then. the
gentleman. seeing Tonay sitting beside the
door said 10 Canui. Your little son, my
good Csnni7" whereupen canni proudly
said that Tonsy was his only child. And
to Toneys embarrassment the proud father
repeated all that Toney had said about
Wishing for an education,
"Ah, I see The little one wishes to be-
come . eehelar" And the gentleman smiled
indulEently on Tonsy. We'll" he said,
again addressing Canni what shall l do
for your son, my good fellow have ~
fine library OF books 80 is 10 be found IN
the kingdom. Shall allow your son the
privilege Of the library? Can he read1"
Canni shook his head, whereupon, roney
sprang 70 his feet. Yes. father. can
reaa Uncle jacob taught me how to
know the letters and 70 pronounce the
words they spell Yes, can read quite
WELL
'Ah, and ] never knew your good old
uncle was teaching you TO read" declared
canni with surprise. But he also showed
pleasure. Then he turned to his patron.
1T you viii be so very good as TO allow
my son Teney to read from the books in
your library ! shall be your debtor for
life, Ana you shall pay me nothing when
you come TO nay shop"
May. nay canni my good fellow" SAid
the gentleman, putting up HE hand, Il
shall pay you in the future as have In
the past, and shall not consider you in
debtsd 20 me because your son reads In
my library, II will be good for the vol
umSs, for they need airing"
Then tho gentleman paid caRni and arose
70 SO, A. the door he gave Tonsy button
which he had left lying loose In his pocket.
"Its silver button with sold mounting"
he explained III came off one Of my silk
wsisteeats and I cropped Il into thia
pocket just by chance found Il there
In reaching for coin for your father
shall tell the ssrvent in charge of my door
10 admit the little boy who presents 70
him button bearing my coat OF arms.
All nay servants know the peculiar design
Of my buttons. So II you keep this but.
ton carefully put away, ana use II only
when asking admittanes 20 my palace. Il
win stand You In good stead"
The following day Meme, Toneys pretty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

little mother. dressed Toney in his best
Sunday clothes and let him sally forth to
the palace Of the noble who had promised
him such riches in the way Of reading. At
the door Of the palace Toney was ad-
mittsd when he took from his pocket the
button and showed it to the servant in
charge.
Then Toney was conducted along q splsn.
did hall to the library which opened TO
Tonsy the greatest hopes ana possibilities.
II was lined and lined with splendid books.
All that week did Tonsy read from the
books in the great library. And each night
he went home TO tell his mother wonderful
things. He was learning all about the
stars, the moon, the sun. He also read
much philosophy. which he understood
we'll for a boy Of his years, The world
was revealing her great secrets 10 him. He
was happy.
ons svsninE a. he ran homsward from
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RULES FOR YOUNG WRITERS

!. write plainly on one side Of the
paper only and number the pages.
., Use pen ana ink, not pencil.
9, Short ana pointed articles will
be given preference. DO not use
over a5o words.
4. Original stories or letters only
Will be used.
8, Write your name, age and
address at the top of the first page.
First and second prizes of books
will be given for the best two con-
trtbutionn TO this page each week.
Address all communications to
cHILDRHTs DEPARTMENT.
OMAHA nee, Omaha, Nsb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

-. n THE long, long ago there was
ANY no such thing as a public school,
hH ana children were educated At
private expense, Therefore, .
EdRN&Ak rich mans sons had far better
49, advantages OF education than
ala the sons Of the peer man. (Giris wsre
not considered in the matter Of education
Ia the time Of this story,
There dwslt in . city-tha capital Of
kiAgdon--a barber and his family They
we're poor and dwelt in a common part OF
the town, a place where eongrOgatsd sail
ora. fishermen. armourers. smiths and
workingmen OF all kinds. canni Frstu was
the name OF the barber, and his wife was
Meme. Their one child was named Tonsy
He was 10 years Of age AZ the time OF
the beginning Of this story.
One day little roAsy sat locking our
across the blue waters Of the bay which
tapped the very edge Of the street on
which his fathers shop stood, And canni.
observing the wtstfui look in his sons
eyes, asked What would you like. SOM
You seem unhappy
Yes, father, am unhappy, There are
the three prinees-ths kings sons--who
have everything their hearts crave And
the best OF tutors are employed 20 give
them learning But they say the princes
will not apply themselves, ana do not care
Tor study. Now l should love 70 have an
opportunity 70 learn all that Is contained
In fas treat books that one sees In the
book shops"
cAnnis face became grave, He loved
his son very dearly and would have loved
To gtvs the child advantages OF education
but his means would not allow, Books
were very expensive In those days, and q
tutor would ask as much money 70 instruct
little Tonsy a. the poar barber earned. So
an education for his son seemed out Of
the question,
Il had meant 70 make you a barber
like myself" explained canni. ''But you
DO not seem 10 care 70 follow my poor
trade Well, ! would love to zee you q
gentleman, son. But how can I afford 70
make you onef'
'Ah, father, do not think that dsSpisa
your trade" cried tender hearted little
Tonsy 1t u not that father dear.
Neither do ] wish 70 become q gentlemaA.-
10 spsnd my days In hunting ana pleas
urss ! wish 70 become q great scholar,
father"
Then = gentleman Of quality entered
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

the mobiles palace he fell in with a sailor
who often came to his fathers shop. The
sailor spoke nicely to Toney and opened
conversation. This flattsred the little
boy and TO show the sailor that he was
growing in knowledge he related many
wonderful things he had read about in
the mobiles books, The sailor said: Why.
where do you read such things, Tonsy7
You are a BARRIERS son. Only the sons Of
the rich have books OF learning. How came
you by such knowledge7"
Then Tonsy related his good fortune.
and went so far as to show the silver but
ton TO the sailor. The sailor asked TO
have II in his own hand for q moment
Toney gave 1t to him. They were just
turning the corner Of the street where
stood an old empty building. The sailor
thrust the button into his pocket and
grabbed up Toney and covered his mouth
with his thick hand and darted into the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-10

Mercedes Jensen, s7s Farnam street,
Maurice Johnson, l021 Locust street.
Edythe Kreitz, lexington, Neb.
Helen Koepsel Endicott, Neb.
Charlotte Larre. l4lS North Twenty-fifth
street, Omaha.
Hulda Lundburg, Fremont. Neb.
Lstha LsEkin' South sixth street Nor
Gertrude Lener 2sO7 South Twenty-first
irene Mccoy, Barnston, Neb.
Lillian Mervin Beaver City, Neb
Asrtha Murphy 92s East Ninth street,
Altnea Myers, PA North Sixteenth street.
Lincoln.
Esteiie Mcdonald, Lyons. Neb.
Emma Marquardt, Fifth street and Madi-
son avenue, Norfolk, Neb.
Ada Morris, 1924 Franklin street, Omaha.
Arthur Mason; 1905 North Irving street.
Esther McNeai, Wayne Neb.
Edith Matthews, 2os2 Ohio street, Omaha.
Berthe McAvoy,. r. F. b, g. BOX 25 Mis-
Ksthsrins Msilo 2. Malvern, Ia
Eleanor Mellor, Malvern. Ia.
Clara Miller, Utica. Neb.
Ethel Mulholland, Box Il, Malvern, Ia.
Clara Miller, Utica, Neb.
Ida May, Central City, Neb.
Mary Mcintosh, Sidney Neb.
Margaret Meier, Wisner. Nsb.
Anna Nelson, Lexington, Neb
Esther Nordstrom, 4736 Seward street.
Nellie L. Olson. Vail. Ia.
snth strset n1sah oI0 south Thirty-seV-
Forrest Perrin SO South 7,v.r,,,-..,,.u.,.
street oyoaha Ns-sSNeHth
EiIsn Peterson Eiftv-f,rst "a r $500.
south Omaha, anu eu0euS'
Pauline Parks, York Neb.
Lena Peterson. 2Al Locust street. East
GeorE. Potn o. ,,o 1,.1.... -.
Omaha. 49, suSe|
Lewis Poff, SIl5 Franklin street. Omaha.
Earl Perkins Reddinston, Neh.
iySis ERn,h ss ~ NON. Neo. -.
island, Nsb. '''s '''s''' "rsha
Hester s ' r Ra Hs.G Eesba Nse N.s
Yue onnshs ~ 4'o''" E'ne'eehtn ave-
Corinns AIiiSon yaohsrtsor vvuh.- Ns.N
Harry Rsutins, les East Frat street Spand
Edit S"o, R SsS; ~. PARK villa .v.n,.
Irene omaf Reypolos 1att,. s,ovx IA
Ruth Robertsor Manilis fs
Ruth shetts sssa vt,a.s ~, 49, g.. --.,..
Reaths shelton. chseotab' ot Ise'' 0nie@so'
S.hristisns stsnhar soij Sou.h r.,.r.,
houIevard onaha 81
~T,-,s 80 .s, -. -, -
vHHasauSiiyn SsC,hnnAcneF East Dunueue ~.
Ms ris ss s.anins Teosr Siutts: Nen,
cs street, ,. omsha u,,,s., NJ
FEfso Shelley go rroup street Kansas CITY,
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Pauline R1sa esq Squire .S Grsnd' Oh.
A AS.,I e Sorry; MSn 9Sr we Box 81.
FavIirs s snnu'ts vd Dssd NsS y D.
Milton Setter: Nebraska City, Esh. ....
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KATE sANRoRN ON ELoPEMENT

Why society girls elope with chauffsurs,
a recent example Of which.is the Geraghty-
French episode, is explained by Kate San
born, the author who says in the Boston
Transcript:
Girls OF society, those Of the moneyed
set. are surrounded by an almost inpens.
trable wall OF convention. That 10 the first
requisite to exelusiveness. Once the barrier
is torn down there is no more exclusive
ness, ana without exelusiveness one has
small place in fashionable society. And In
the exclusive circles, in that narrow pre-
scribed radius, there are only Just 20 many
men. Often there are not enough to so
around at dances and at parties.
THE men are not what one would call
brilliant specimens Of their sex. Not that
there are not many real. true men In go
ciety, but the vast majority are so over
refined, so full Of social affectations, 90
stilted in their natures and 90 hampsred
by the restrictions Of their social positions
and their financial status that they are
little better than puppets or men OF straw.
why should one expect woman ~
marry a man Of straw Why should .
woman tie herself up with man whom she
cannot lover The world cries scandal
when a girl is married TO q man Of her
own set. whom 1t 10 evident she doesn't
love, and yet when q girl takes her fate
into her own hands and marries for happl-
ness, Irrespective Of wealth or social posi-
ton, the world likewise cries scandal
Where is the consistency Of this? II 10
human nature that each sex admires what
is the most characteristic trait in the other,
hence a woman always wants a manly
man, and vice versa.
II can easily see how a girl with healthy
mind and with natural desire for the
partnership OF one should prefer real
man to one OF the namhy-pamby creatures
with whom she comes INFO daily contact"