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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
Army Concentration plan.

Army Concentration Plan.
Plans are being developed by the general
staff OF the War department for the con-
centration of the army at large stations
properly situated for military purposes II
will take some time to develop the details
of this arrangement Estimates are being
prepared Of the cost Of shelter, which, &C
cording to the present plan, will be tenn
porary in character. The estimates for the
army for the next fiscal year have been
completed but IL 1t shall appear that con-
gress is favorably disposed toward the new
scheme, 1t will be easy matter to amend
the estimates. On the appropriation OF the
money by congress, there will be no delay
on the part of the army in transferring
and concentrating the troops. The idea, in
general, is to construct compact large bar
racks, which may hold an entire regiment
and locate these barracks near the large
towns where most Of the commissioned
officers may find accommodations and re-
ceive communications of quarters. BY this
means there will be saved the cost Of con-
structing quarters, excepting in the case
OF these officers whose presence on the
military reservation is necessary at all
times 1t is General Woods idea also, to
keep the cavalry and field artillery garri-
sons more to the south in those sections
Of the country where forage is cheap,
where the horses may be kept out practi-
cally throughout the year, and where the
cost OF building riding halls and stables
may be greatly reduced. 1t is desired to
establish moreover. garrisons attaining the
proportion of divisional commands. In
the end this concentration Of troops would
be, Of course. a great saving in expense
for the maintenance OF the army as COM
pared with the existing conditions but IT is
by no means certain that congress will
approve of the proposition. Its opposition
10 the plan will be derived from the same
quarters as that which has produced suffi-
cient influence at the capitol to Illustrate
all endeavors Of the War department to
abandon useless posts and reduce the cost
OF the army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
Business Side of Commission Plan.


Interest manifested in the proposed
commission plan of government, on
which Omaha is to vote next week
is gratifying as showing that ouI
people are keenly alive to the need and
importance of improving the business
management of municipal affairs
wherever possible.
A tabular exhibit of city revenues
just prepared and issued by the city
comptroller offers some figures that
are particularly In point.
The actual value of taxable
property in Omaha is given at S164,.
167,72O and the assessed valuation or
one-fifth basis at S32,S8S,544.
The proceeds of the tax levy for all
purposes, including schools, is 81.
02O,291.
The additional revenues from mis-
eellaneous sources brings this up to 6
total of $2,326.762.
The total aggregate of outstanding
bonded Indebtedness of the city is So,
995, 900 and the aggregate of outstand
ing school bonds is $1,445, 900, making
total of $7,44O,OOO without count
ing water bonds lately authorized.
The volume of assets and liabilities
of income and outgo, of the municipa
corporation will be grasped only b!
studying these figures and absorbing
their meaning.
To conduct efficiently a business o
this size calls for the best organization
and most up-to-date methods. Tha
is what the commission plan is ex
pected to provide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
TheBctsLcterBox

Ncblc Won't nnve the Place.
OMAHA, Aug 2S.--To the Editor OF The
Bee: l again read in your paper that
there is stu some efforts being used
towards having Mr. Lynch withdraw in my
favor. and I merely wish to say that un-
der no consideration will | even as much
as give this matter any thought. Their
efforts in this direction will be absolutely
useless lost and am perfectly salts
fled; the voters did as they thought best
and have no fault to find in any way.
II some mistake has been made, that I
don't know anything about They loaded
the wagon and now let them haul H.
Mr.. Lynch won without a doubt and he
is entitled TO run, and, personally. I am in
no way going TO hinder him
Kindly make mention of this in your next
issue, because I want Mr.. Lynch and the
voters in general to know that am not
going to force myself upon them nor allow
any one else to do IT,
SOPHUS r. NEBLE, JR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
People Talked About

Kaiser Wilhelm is exceedingly busy these
days putting the finishing touches on an
opera, keeping one eye on the score, the
other glued to the suburbs Of Morocco
Ann Forrest, 80 years old, who lives on
farm but seven miles from Franklin,
N. H.. paid her first visit in seventy years
to that city last week. Mrs Forrest is in
good health and very active for a woman
of her age.
Bonnie M Clark of Chicago, a lass OF
% years, promises to add one more to
Chicago's assortment OF records Four
marriages in eight years and the fifth on
the ninth year is her score to date, which
Is going some for Chicago girl.
The Baltimore American cheerily con-
fesses to 1888 years and celebrates it's birth
day with the eclat OF a youngster. In
reality the American is Just as young as
General Angus in spirit and the general
monopolizes the fountain Of youth.
American army officers who were com
PEELED to hike or retire by President Roose-
welt can easily sympathiZs with their
brethren OF the French army who are
undergoing a like ordeal. The new minis
ter OF war opines that desk soldiers need
the exercise.
Three women, whose names are Wlthheld
for obvious reasons, are confined in a
Kansas City hospital, suffering from
sliveritis. In their zeal to reach bargain
counter on the floor below they slid down
the bannisters, girl fashion. The moral
is-but what's the use3
The residents Of Bettsville, o., have
reached the conclusion that women can
successfully compete with men in the
trades as well as in the professions. Mrs.
Eliza Swope OF that town. who Is 81 years
old, has Quilt and painted three houses
and two barns and is now building the
third barn. She has hung paper In more
than 30 rooms in the last two years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
Tin to Juvenile Courts.

An Illinois justice of the peace re-
Gently ordered, as the courts sentence,
that the parents OF several naughty
boys give them sound thrashings and,
to see that the order was literally
obeyed, sent his constable to the re-
spective homes of the defendants. The
constable reported to his honor that in
each case the dictum ofSthe court had
been handsomely and even deliberately
carried out. Added to this penalty was
the judges warning to each boy not to
repeat the otfense upon pain Of more
severe punishment.
Possibly here is a tip or hint to
judges who sit in juvenile courts, IL one
may presume TO offer such tips. 1t
often happens that boys are hailed be-
fore Juvenile courts upon charges call
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
WILSON, WILEY & co.

Philadelphia Record: The Department of
Agriculture has stirred UP a hornets nest,
but IL doesn't appear to be DIR. Wiley who
is getting stung.
St. Louis Globe Democrat; II Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson actually leaves the
cabinet, Tams, Ia. will loom just as large
on the map as ever But its glory will be
departed.
Washington Star: DR.. Wiley's regular
business has compelled him to make so
many enemies that any sort Of an attack
on him Is pretty sure TO arouse more or
less unholy glee.
indianapolis News: Mr.. James Wilson
was IS years old Tuesday, has held a cab
met portfolio longer than any other man
In the history Of the country, and also has
some other interesting psculiarities which
the investigating committee is gradually
bringing to light.
st. Louis Republic: Pure glucose is
harmless and so is pure oleomargarine, but
why should the one be sold as syrup and
the other as lard? Because under those
guises they bring higher prices. The in
vestigation Of DR.. Wiley now in progress
shows that he has had most of the ad-
ministration against him in his efforts to
enforce not the law alone but elementary
honesty.
New York World: Testifying Friday be-
fore the house committee that is investi-
eating the agricultural department DR.,
Wiley said that with the help Of one law
officer and stenographer he could enforce
the pure food laws as efficiently as they
are now enforced and at a hundredth part
OF the cost. Here Is an experiment in prac-
teal economy that is worth making II
DR.. Wiley can save 80 per cent OF the pres
ent cost Of enforcing the pure food laws
he is the man for the work. In any event
be is entitled to a chance to prove his
statement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
Ten Years Ago


After a brief visit with Mrs. Heth, Miss
Paxton left for Missouri.
The body Of James T. Hoffman of New
man Grove was found in the river at the
foot OF Jones street. A note was attaches
to his clothes which read. This pays all
my debts"
Miss Josie Vanek was seriously injured
by being struck by train at Gibson. She
was carried forty feet and picked up I'M
conscious.
Charles e. Magoon Of Lincoln was in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Cowgirl entertained a
party at dinner at the Country club.
Mr.. Keogh has a party at the Country
club.
Judge W. w. Keysor named his steer
ing committee to look after his interests
at the state convention as follows: r. ..
Hall, chairman; John C. Wharton, A. p.
Turkey, John l.. Kennedy, James Allan, @.
r. Williams, DR. w. H. Hanchett and John
N. Westberg.
Justice of the Peace Altstadt established
judicial record by issuing a warrant OF
arrest for a 2-year-old girl. This was q
means of bringing within the courts pur-
view the marital troubles of the child
father, John Halstrom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Governor Aldrich is convinced that
candidates for office spend too much
money on advertising to get nominated
and elected and will ask the legislature
to limit the amount by law Our OBJ
servation is that they all try to work
the newspapers for free advertising.
In other states the outlay for political
advertising is recognized as perfectly
legitimate and INDUCED much more
literally than in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

A cartoon was published about the
beginning of the late extra session OF
congress, showing Uncle Sam at the
station bidding the democratic donkey
farewell as he was taking the train for
Washington, Uncle Sam saying;
Now, see if you can keep from making
an entire iackass of yourself" Same
old donkey,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

In Oklahoma q mob recently shot it's
victim and then burned him. In Penn
sylvania they burned one and shot him
afterward, showing comparative stages
of civilization among the states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Why is 1t that the defeated candi-
date in a primary so often does Just
what he would denounce numerically
il he had won out and the other fellow
refused to accept the situation grace
fuliv9
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
New Cavalry Equipment.

New Cavalry Equipment.
Arrangements are being made for the
practical test in the field OF the articles of
the new cavalry equipment, recommended
by a board of officers of which Colonel
Edward ]. McClernand, First cavalry, is
president. 1t is now proposed by Colonel
McCiernand to have two large troops
placed at his disposal, one to be equipped
with the old equipment and the other to
carry the new equipment The commands
will be Of similar size, and II is expected
they will be ready to march and maneuyer
about September T. The program will be
left to Colonel McClernand, who will take
the two troops on a march of at least 500
miles and possibly 750 miles. There will
be road marching over all kinds Of coun-
try, concluding with drills at rapid gaits.
The cavalry equipment board will at the
conclusion of this march, be able to make
the final recommendations regarding the
equipment of the mounted troops The re-
port will come to the War department for
approval.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

No, OF course, there ts no ice COM
bine in omaha-only the ice men see
no use in competing with one another
when the agreed price can be so easily
had by keeping out of each others
territory
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

A California woman comes near to
being drowned as the result of wearing
a hobble skirt Had she been drowned
the skirt doubtless would have sus-
tanned a theory of suicide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

That tough old Congressional Rec
ord could not print the remarks Con-
gresham Clayton addressed to Con
gresham the other day when they
came near having a fist fight, What
language Mr. Clayton must use
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

II the Platte river canal project
should really get start now, EDGAR
Howard will be sure he did it with his
proposal to have the state do It as
public undertaking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

So far as is known no city that has
adopted the commission plan of gov
eminent has ever given 1t up and gone
back to the old system. That is a
pretty good argument by, itself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

The Britishers were spoken Of dur
ing the late. brief railway strike as "a
public besieged." But the strikers
stopped short of a once great American
railroader's pert phrase, The public
be damned"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Mr. Bryans protest against the
secret caucus ought to be equally
against the star chamber meeting Of
the Jacksonians that endorsed Gov
ernor Woodrow Wilson for 1912 and
asked the peerless to help put him
over. How many Jacksonians were
present at that meeting and who were
they, anyway?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
'[EOokin$ Backward
IhisDSSy in0maha
COMPILED FRoM BEE PILES {
] AUGUST "a.

Thirty Years Ago
The marriage OF Mr.. Fred b. Mcconnell
to Miss Bertha Isaacs took place at IL
o'clock today at the residence OF z. q.
knight. Immediately afterward the we'd
ding reception was held TO which some $50
invitations were given out. The wedding
presents were numerous and elegant"
meeting OF prominent citizens was
held at the Board OF Trade rooms to con-
slider some measure whereby Omaha should
be brought into closer relations with north
western Nebraska. Among those present
were Mayor Boyd, presiding; Herman
Kountze, NJ. r. Hopewell of Tekamah, M.
q. Clark, NJ. Hellman, Frank Murphy, DR..
George L. Miller, Edward Rosewater of
The Bee, J. r. Shelley. NJ. Shelton. John
Evans, Messrs. Reed and Jones of Reed.
Jones & Co., Thomas Gibson, George
Barker, Judge Hyde, j. l.. Lesvitt, V.
Burnley, John Banner, A. P. Nicholas,
George p. Bemis, A. c. Campbell, John d.
Howe, Charles Childs, Samuel Burns ]. l..
Wolfe, c. ID. Allen, Henry Gibson, Frank
Range, W. r. Bowen and Mr.. Bell. The
proposition was to consider the completion
Of new railroad northwest but no definite
action was taken.
City Engineer Andrew Rosewater re-
turned home from Newport, where he had
gone to confer with George E. Waring on
the Omaha sewerage. Mayor Boyd indi-
Gated that he would call q special meeting
of the council to take up the city engineer $
recommends tons.
Two very exciting races we're started in
the afternoon by a small assemblage at
the race track. The first was a free-for-
all and the second a gentleman 8 road race
The entries in the last one we're Dennis
Cunningham's ScrSper, William Hsge-
dorn's Butcher Boy, J. 8. wright's June
Rise, j. t. Cartons bay gelding and Mat
Glars Molly II.
City Clerk Manchester received the orig.
inal and modified plans OF the new court
house from the architect in New York.
w. " Morse left for Boston over the
Wabash
Mrs. @. w. Mccoy and daughters arrived
| home from Iowa. where they have beer
spending the last month very pleasantly.
w. A. Paxton and family returned from
their western trip.
fire started about 1890 on Tenth
street just in the rear Of the slavin house
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

A Kansas man never knows what real
trouble is until he engages in business as
bootlegger.-Bin Allen Whites Emporia
Gazette.
Well, doesn't prohibition prohibit in
Kansas?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Members of our congressional dele
cation are to stop at various places on
their leisurely Homecoming from
Washington. II will be different next
year. when campaign will be on. in
volving their own continuance in OF.
flee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

he goes there the dearer the little kitty IL
going TO be 70 him Boston Transcript.
why did YOU declare that you were
anxious to retire 20 private life7'
Because" said the statesman 81
thought II was up to me to say something
to remind the public that hadn't done
so."-Washington Star.
Inspector Dick-pid you discover any ir-
regularities In the city hall?
Inspector Sharp-Yes; four Of the EN-
ployeH were at work.-Toledo Blade
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

For a plain case OF misbranding
look at the vice chairman of the demo
cratic state committee running for Of
flee in Platte county labeled as a re-
publican.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Subscribers leaving the city teu-
porariIy shOuId have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address Will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
JULY CIRCULATION.
47,93l

state Of Nebraska, County OF Douglas. SIS:
dwight Williams. circulation manager OF
I ne Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn. says that the average daily circu.
lation. less spoiled. unused and returned
,oDies, cor the month of July, 1911, was
a ,93l DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
subscribed In my presence and sworn ~
before me this I'd day of August, 1911.
6Seal) ROBERT HUNTER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

If Togo wants to get real idea of
life in the United States, let him come
to Nebraska and pay his respects to
King Ak-Sar-Ben.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
It's Up 90 GeOrEe.

Are we TO understand that Representative
Norris would consent TO visit from Presi-
dent Taft only on the condition that he
should not mention Canadian reciprocity
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

1t might be noted that only seven
OF the thirteen insurgent republican
senators stood pat against the presi-
dent at the finish
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

One of South Cardinals leading poll
ticians Is named Coal Blaze and he
seems to be hot one, too.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

BY his proclamation Mayor Jim
fixed the commission plan election on
a Saturday. He conld not have chosen
a more inopportune day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

st, Louis papers are making a splen-
did fight on mismanaged hospitals in
behalf of human life. Wonder II st.
Louis has any fee-splitting doctors2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

DR.. Cook seems to confine his lectur-
ing chiefly to Texas. They must be
easy down there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

1t was indeed thoughtful of ]. Ham
Lewis not to return from Europe until
congress had adjourned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

1t is said that Colonel Astor's
fiancee calls him Jake" Why, the
impudent little thing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

The Lorimer inquiry will be re-
opened in October. That is the melan
choly month of the year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

The strenuous pace of primary
campaign is apt to prove too much for
those unaccustomed to the political
game
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

President Taft kept up his ringing
vetoes until he rung down the curtain
on congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

The democrats only hope in the
coming election In this county lies In
creating dissension among republicans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

I'VE have no great writer's now,
says Richard Harding Davis. All, now
quit your modesty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Champ Clark declares that he thinks
putting Taft in a hole" succeeded
He has not the last think, however.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Yes, winter set in rather suddenly
and early.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

If aviation succeeds We may yet In
the future read the stars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

1t Is a Wiley case, all right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
Army Gossip

matters of Interest on ana Back
OF the Firing Line Cleaned From
the Army and Navy Register
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24
Twenty Years Ago

City Engineer Tillson had completed
plans for a new viaduct across the rail-
road tracks along the line of Fifteenth
street and had them ready to submit to
the council.
Chief of Police Seavey lodged complaints
against half dozen saloon men for Keep
ing open on Sunday.
Brad d. Slaughter, grand master Of the
Masons of Nebraska, went to Geneva to lay
the cornerstone of the industrial school.
Ferdinand Adler returned from two
months visit with his aged parents in
Germany.
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Rich, DR.. A. r.
THAN, Misses Georgia and Nettie Rich,
Maria and Carrie Giacomini, Edna and
Jessie THAN and Mime McClave spent the
afternoon at Lake Manawa.
A complete surprise was given Miss Coris
Baldwin in the evening at her home, 2O26
Ohio street, at which these were present:
Misses Smith. Gatewood, Badger johnson,
Brink. Barnes. Watts, King, T. Hollo.
Cowles, Baldwin. Daemon. Mack. Bales,
L. Hollo; Messrs. Smith, Huff. Crawford,
Sprattman, Coleman, Platz, Perry. Wells,
Wilson, wherry. Angel, Hooper, Daemon,
French, Betty, Gwim, Hiles and Mr.. and
Mrs. Baldwin.
1t was decided at a conference of city
councilmen and Vice President T. L. Kim
ball of the Union Pacific to call on Jay
Gould for help in untangling the confusion
| which blocked progress on the new union
depot structure Attending the conference
and Cooper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Youngwed-My husband Is so fond
of pets. They have a dear little kitty at
his club he's so fond Of
Mrs. Oldwife-Yes, my dear. and the more
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-24

White-Hsve you any trouble in making
both ends meet7
Green-Not bit. The end of my money
and the end Of the week always come at
the same time.-Harper's Bazaar.