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Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
People Talked About

China's youthful son Of Heaven" who
has Just begun his kindergarten lessons
Is not worrying much over the prospect
OF losing his Job. The elder Celestials on
the road roller are doing the worrying
Fire Chief Croker OF New York de-
clares that the law should prohibit a
stick OF wood OF any kind in any build
ing. even for windows and doors. This
would aid in the conservation OF for
ests; but not In the conservation OF the
human race that needs lower priced
houses to live In.
The slopsments Of chauffeurs and
daughters of milllonaires have prompted
many OF the gasoline experts 60 demand
permission TO eat with the family instead
Of with the cook A few concessions
along this line on the day the marriage
abls daughter does the baking might
stavs off complications.
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Morrison, r years old,
Is said TO be one OF the earliest voters at
the polls In all Colorado elections She IL
usually accompanied by one OF her two
daughters both OF whom are married
Mrs. Morrison's only son 10 q prominent
lawyer in California and one Of the lead
sTs in that state for equal suffrage
Darby Gibbs safe was opened by
burglars az New Milford. Conn. but he
doesn't know what they got because the
safe. which went 10 him after the death
OF a relative. had not been opened in
fifty years on the floor after the bur
glAry he found a few shin plasters. three
Spanish dollars. a Mexican dollar and q
scent pisca
Late news from the home OF Senator
Ben Tilman Is the kind that viii cheer
admirers Of the pitehfork statesman He
is much improved, his face carries a
healthy color and he rides shout his farm
every day. taking plenty OF exercise. But
be must avoid excitement To die in
the harness" Sc his desire. and the people
are disposed 20 crafty his wish for re-
election
The late Cornelius n. Bliss OF New
York treasurer OF the national republican
committee. according 10 eastern gossips,
was the favorite Of President Mckinley
and Mark Hanna for the nomination for
vice president in 1900. Mt Bliss would
not consent, prefsrring 10 remain a bust
ness man. Before the powers that were
could nix the slate. Tom Plat and Kan
sas started the Roosevelt boom. There
after historians dipped thetr pens IN I'd
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
American Education in China.

Thoughtful Americans long ago
saw the great wisdom, az we'll as
magnanimity, IN our government
remitting TO China the Boxer indem-
nifty Of s13,OO0.OOO on condition Of
sending to be educated in America
100 young Chinese each year for Eve
years and fifty each year for twenty
nine years. In the meantime, others
are coming on their own account,
as one Of the direct results Of this
bit of American diplomatic philan-
thropy.
No one can begin TO estimate or
forecast the fruits and influence Of
this action. but those who care TO
analyze conditions may see in the
present upheaval in China some part
this influence is playing and will yet
play William w Lockwood, gen.
eral secretary OF the Young Men s
Christian association at Shanghai
and formerly OF Omaha, writes a
very enlightening article on THE
Chinese Students in America" in a
recent issue OF the Independent, in
which he states that early In the
'70s China, in a burst of impulse,
dispatched q delegation OF young
men to American schools and col
leges, and upon learning that they
were fast discarding oriental Gus
toms and dress, II not religion for
those Of the occident, the imperial
authorities cut of their allowances
and sent them return-trip tickets.
On landing in their native country
the young men we're despised and
cast aside, taking whatever they
could get TO earn their living. But
the enlightenment they received in
the United States never left them
and today many of them are leaders
in the new government regime and
are active In bringing about the po-
litical regeneration OF China, while
others are dominant powers in the
Chinese business world.
But today larger numbers OF
young Chinese are coming to us for
LIES preparation and the distin-
gushing fact is that they are com
ing with the cordial approval and
material aid of their country and
upon their return are elevated to
high stations of authority. This is
accepted as true: that orientals once
instructed in modern, occidental
thought and action, do not revert to
their ancient systems. Along with
the work of the missionary, there
fore. goes that of our peerless stroke
OF diplomacy in renting this in
demnity upon such transcending
conditions. Mr.. Lockwood points
out that this oldest OF eastern en-
pires has come to this youngest of
western republics for the hand to
lead It out of its darkness.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Enlisted Mems Examinations.

The regulations. published in War de-
partment general orders No n of 1909,
governing the examination of enlisted
men for appointment as second lieu
tenants in the army having been amended
in q number OF particulars, they have
been republished as amended in general
orders No l81, dated September 90 19ll
Among the changes are the following.
Applications 10 take the examination
must be made to division commanders by
January /, instead of to department
commanders by February / as formerly:
the company commander, in forwarding
a soldiers application, will state whether,
in the event OF the soldiers appointment
as second lieutenant. he desires the ap-
plicant's assignment to his company in
case a vacancy exists therein; the post
commander will state II he desires the ap-
plioant's assignment to his command in
case a vacancy exists therein; boards
will meet in each division as soon as
practicable after January ID, instead OF
after March ! as heretofore; there viii
be such number OF boards IN each division
as the division commander may deem ad-
visable, instead of one in each depart
ment as heretofore; examination ques-
tons will be furnished by the War de-
partment, instead OF being formulated by
the examining boards; and the papers
will be sent TO the department for mark
ing. instead OF being marked by the
boards; constitutional law. army reE11la-
tons and drin regulations have been
omitted from the list OF subjects of the
preliminary examination. and textbooks
showing the scope OF the mathematical
examination are named, candidates must
attain q general average 70 per cent IN
all specified subjects OF the preliminary
examination to be considered rs having
passed; the board for the final examina-
tion. OF candidates win meet at Fort
Leavenworth on July I or subsequent
thereto. instead Of September !. and II
will include a committee from the army
service schools; the scope Of the final
examination in changed by adding Ian
guages and military art; and textbooks,
illustrative Of the scope of the examine
ton IN the various subjects are named
The changes in the preliminary and final
examinations relate to those for the
mobile army only.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
THE AUTO ON THE FARM.
Peoria Transcript

Peoria Transcript
The auto on the farm arose
Before the dawn at four,
1t MIXED the cows and washed thu clo4bas
And finished every chore-
Then forth II went into the field
Just at the break of day,
1t reaped and thrashed the rolden yfAla
And hauled II all away.
It plowed the field that AFTERNOON
And when the Job was through
1t hummed a pleasant little tuna
And churned the butter, too.
And pumped the water for the stock
And ground a crib Of corn
And hauled the baby round the block
To still It's cries forlorn.
Thus ran the busy hours away
By many labor blest,
And yet, when fell the twilight gray,
That auto had no rest.
For while the farmer, peaceful eyed.
Read by the Tungsten's glow,
The patient auto stood outside
And ran the dynamo.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
.LEockinS Backward
IhisDSSy inOmaha
COMPILED FROM BEE FILES :
Thirty Years AGO

Thirty Years Ago
The event OF the season was the open
ing tonight Of Boyds opera house. Fay
Templeton was the star in The Mascot.
the operatta for her appearance. In the
interim between the first and second acts
General Henderson. who, with Hon. Ezra
Mlllard and party Of ladies' and gentle
men occupied the lower left-hand box.
advanced in full view Of the audience and
made graceful aclSnowledg cement in behalf
Of the citizens TO Mr. Boyd A resolution
Of concentrations was seconded By Mr..
Willard, and Mr.. Boyd expressed appre-
citation. In the caste along with Miss
Templston were Seth NJ Crane. as Pippo,
John Templeton. as Prince Lorenzo, Rose
F. Handel. Alice vane. Alice Coleman
and others The stars were the recipients
Of lavish floral tributes, and each lady
who attended the performance was pre-
sented at the door with q beautiful pro-
gram printed on white silk, bearing the
monogram, - Z. b. handsomely gotten
up, as a souvenir
District court for October closed today.
A horse driven to one Of the omnibuses
received a severe fall on the street rail-
way crossing opposite Bells drug store
by slipping IN the mud.
Mrs. Samuel Burns and children went
east this afternoon.
Miss MoKell. who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs Howard b. Smith. returned
10 Ohio.
The Omaha Either club has engaged
Boyd's opera house for a concert. the
date TO be given later.
Contractor Murphy, while digging the
sewer on Eleventh street, back Of Creigh-
ton hall, unearthed a complete skeleton
Of an Indian II was six feet below the
surface and buried in lying position In
stead Of g sitting posture, as usual There
wes an arrow head and stone pipe with
the bones
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
ono pitneuItr orerlookea.
Roston Iournal.

Mr.. James Hin charges the pre-
valhng unrest and uncertainty 10 the
circumstances that the people are not
given the facts. He puts the blame on
the politicians and the newspapers. F"
a strangely incongruous pair for a per-
son OF Mr. hlrs diseernment 10 attempt
10 yoke. He apparently overlOoks the
difficulty Of ascertalning facts when 50
many persons who might impsrt them
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Growth of the Tobacco Combine

uIOWtn OF tnc Tobacco Combine.
The report OF the commissioner of
corporations on the Tobacco combine
Is an impressive document. II tends
substantially to relieve the admins
tration from any asperity Of unjust
criticism for it's action leading to the
order of dissolution. The report
deals with the earnings, capitalize
ton and investment, and Commits
sioner Herbert Knox Smith observes,
With apparently no effort to be face
tious:
II shows the great earning power that
arises nom substantial control OF a large
industry.
The tobacco industry popularity
known az the trust. began business
in 1890 with the modest capitalize
ton Of s25,00O.OOO, operating, the
report says, In cigarettes only In
eighteen years, or by 1905. 1t had
prospered so extensively as to con-
troll four-fifths OF the entire tobacco
industry in this country and had a
net capitalization OF $4,000, goo.
But of course, some are ever ready
TO defend even such rapacious prog
ress as the outcome OF good business
management The good management
Is not TO be questioned. as witness
this statement, clear and unquaI-
filed
This concentration is the basis OF the
combinations great earning power.
Evidently, then. IL was more than
good business management" Il
must have been plain disregard for
the rules Of reasonable business con-
duct which produced this amazing re-
suit. High rates of earnings have
gone with monopolistie control OF the
industry and the less the degree OF
control the less the rate. says the
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

The democratic candidate for con-
gress In the Third Nebraska district
is a great man. He says so, himself.
And besides that. he boasts that he
is q cotton ginner, educator. author.
lawyer, publisher. travelling sales
man. farmer and politician" all at
one and the same time. II he has
missed anything, please write him, as
II is a pure oversight.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Ten Years Ago

DR.. A K. Detwller was severely bruised
ina runaway ct Forty-third and Center
streets.
News came that HAmmonds packing
plant OF South Omaha would reopen for
business
Had not James sturdsvant. 5OOs North
Forty-seoond street, stopped the horse
when he did. Clark Russell. the s-year-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Russell,
might have met with more serious con-
sequences. He was in his fathers buggy
with a driver when the horse ran away
and was stopped by sturdevant at TWEEN
tieth and Douglas streets.
Miss Tobitt. librarian, and Miss Par
sons of the Omaha library went to KAN
sas City 70 attend an interstate library
meeting.
John @. Drexel secured q Judgment Of
$500 for Islander against Ernest STUNT
Mr.. and Mrs William r. Bechel OF Den
YER were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Webster as they we're passing through
the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
LINES TO A SMILE.

Take my advice and mind your own
affairs No man ever got rich fighting
other peoples battles"
Il don't know. How about lawyerf-N-
Chicago Tribune
What barbarous instincts those old
Romans displayed at their gladiatoriai
games"
Yes" said Miss Cayenne, they were
almost as indifferent TO human life as a
crowd Of people watching an aviation
contest at a county jair ton
star.
What makes you admire that man 30
muchT"
Why, don't you know himF" responded
the timorous pedestrian. Hes the police
man who stands at the corner where the
automobiles are thickest and never gata
run over. "-Washlngton Herald.
In most Of our great industries" ~
marked the student Of affairs, the bys
products have developed values far sur
passing those Of the original article
That's right" replied Senator Sor-
ghun. Even in some official positions
we have seen that the regular salary
amounts to very little compared TO the
incidental emoluments" - Washington
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

The Sacramento Union complains
because Secretary CLAWS of the Cali
fornis State Conservation commits
sion, members Of the supreme court
and other state officials are DESERT
ing the state house at Sacramento
and setting up their offices in San
Francisco. The Union observes that
II these officials cared to obey the
law they would not do this, Just
think. this in a state that has re-
Gently written into its constitution
all the latest and most approved
methods Of modern popular govern
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Here in Douglas county the demo-
Gratis have practically abandoned ell
hope of carrying their county ticket
in the coming election. and are try
ing to save a few pieces by centering
on three or four offices regarded as
OF particular political value. The
prospects are that before long they
will have to throw q little more bal
last overheard.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

In sounding the praises OF Chair
man Underwood for the democratic
presidential nomination. Senator
Bankhead shows contemptuous dis
regard for Mr.. Bryan's proclamation
that it is too early to announce ia
vorite candidates. We trust Senator
BaDkhead will cease his mutterings.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Troubles of War Correspondent.
New York Sun.

The modern newspaper must continue
10 report modern wars II It can get the
facts, but in every war since the Span ,sh
American conflict in lsss the correspond
ents have found commanders unsympa-
thettc and obstructive. II Is sad tale
that comes from Rome of the inveigline
OF the war reporters upon the Marco
Polo 70 study the contour OF the coast,
only TO be detained on board by a polite
captain because "hostiliues were about
TO begin" II reminds us OF the expert
enoe OF the author OF TO Khartoum With
Kitchener" When the campaign was
about 20 begin Mr. Stevens interviewed
the man OF few words 20 learn what lib
erty Of movement he would have as a cor
respondent and what the nature OF the
censorship would be. y don't care where
you go or what you do, +" said the general,
you are In the desert now"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Socialists have bought q thirty
five-acre tract near Independence.
No. on which 10 establish a colony.
Some promoter with a new get-rich-
quick scheme.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
CarnegIe's Dual Allegiance.


andrew Carnegie has taken the oath
Of allegiance to his sovereign lord King
George "" but that was only a figure
OF speech to enable him to accept the
freedom Of the city OF St Adams. An
drew may obey George ' while he is
in skibo castle. but he will come
back to the United States to vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Vanishing Grand Army.

Last year SAG survivors Of the civil
war passed away reducing the total 70
6zs.ssA goodly number stu, but fast
gowing down, as the average age 10 now
70 years. According 20 the official record
GaiS2S men served IN the army and navy
OF the United States duripg the war.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Right Sort of Treatment.
St. Paul Dispatch.

Inc judge in the district court at Val
entine, Heh, sentenced four men to life
Imprisonment as the result Of the part
they took IN a lynohing, That is the sort
OF treatment that should be accorded 10
lynchers In an parts of the country A
few doses Of nfe imprisonment would
serve to stimulate respect for law and
order and would result IN Increased re-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

earnines7 In 1901, when the trust
was getting we'll set upon the trade.
its rate of earnings was 10 per cent,
IN 1903 II was ] 6 per cent and from
1904 to 1908 the average was 10
per cent, or S31,2OO,0 900 annually.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

AS the Prison congress IL To meet
next time In Baltimore. We take this
occasion 10 warn our Baltimore
friends early 70 be prepared TO have
their jails pronounced the worst
ever
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

The recent tragedy in Massachu-
sets seems again 20 indicate that the
church cannot be too particular In
proving it's candidates for the min
istry.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Tell US, Senator Hitchcock. who
we're the other "12s strong" who at
tended Van Allstine's fictitious meet
ing OF Eighth ward republicans.
which you advertised 20 generously
on the front page OF your paperf
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Hoy en- we HeIp Itf


An English editor says this Is the most
discontinued nation on the globe He may
be right, but what help can there be
for ne as long az the worlds base ball
championship cannot be held by more
than one OF our teams az a timer
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

II Mr.. Bryan really wanted TO i'm
press insurgent republicans, he
would not force them 20 gaze upon
that live exhibit OF democratic can
didates which he carries around
With him
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

There is quite a lot Of sickness of
various kinds In Omaha Just now,
but 90 we have no impending water
bond election, It Is not being blamed
on the water supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

In the meantime. the $3.50. 900
water bonds voted three months ago
are resting in the same pigeon hole
with the se50O.0oO water bonds
voted three years ago. and the
ts'o0o.ooO water bonds voted ten
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

The Chinese revolutionists did not
overlook the advantage of good pub
licity work in laying their plans to
unerown the emperor.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
SEPTEMBER CIRCULATION.

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily ahoeIa have The
Bee mailed 20 them. Address
will be changed as often ~
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Having married the eighth time.
Kid Mccoy IL talking of coming
back" Better wait until the honey
moon is over.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Or. Wiley told the suffragettes
that he had been a woman's man for
more than twenty-five years. Still
he lived an old bach until a year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Mr.. Hearst comes back TO the fold
OF democracy, but with the distinct
understanding that II is to fight his
big brother, Boss" Murphy.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Find New Evidence in Connec-
ton With Murder Of Family. -
Headline. 1t is the murderer who Is
most wanted, however.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Gee. What a Pinchi

WaU street Journal
Some Wall street men who have sold
their automobiles express regret that they
cannot sell their services as chauffeurs
with the machines.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

China being "ablaEe with revolu-
ton it would be sheer desperation
to believe that pouring oil on the
troubled waters would quiet them.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Hunting season is on. Italy re-
ports fine shooting in northern
Africa.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

To be annexed or not to be an
nexed? That is the question still be-
setting South Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

A former athlete leaps two stories
70 his death. Had he made It with
out dying. he might have set q new
record.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Surely the steady rise In the price
of golf balls should not be laid at
Mr. Rockefeller's door
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

II those eastern rains continue,
they may have TO play off the worlds
series in Omaha yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Governor Tener OF Pennsylvania
used to be q ball player. Why not
take Home Run Baker next timer
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Domestic science would be Just as
useful and effective II Il went by the
name of domestic sense.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Care of Leather Equipment.

Care of Leather Equipment.
The army inspecting officers have re
ported from time to time that the ap-
pearance Of mounted troops could be ma
terially improved II the men were prop
erly instructed in the best methods Of
caring for their leather equipments. It
was suggested that this could be accom-
plished by sending a number of enlisted
men, principally noncommissioned officers
from each regiment of cavalry to an ar
senal, there to be thoroughly instructed
in the methods OF cleaning and caring
for leather equipments. 1t could then be
made a part Of the duty of these men,
upon rejoining their regiments. 70 in
struct every enlisted man I'm their re-
spective regiments. Probably the saving
effected IN prolonging the life Of leather
equipments in this manner would many
times repay the expense of sending the
men to the arsenals. The ordinance de-
psrtment has taken up this suggestion.
and II is likely that some action along
the lines indicated may be taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

Last registration day comes octo-
Der 3s. Registration is not q right,
but a duty. Do your duty.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Army Gossip

Matters of Interest On and
Back Of Firing Lfne Clean
from Army and Navy Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24
Infantry Promotions.

InFnntrV FrOmOfIOnHs
Promotions in the infantry arm have
been made on all advancements due up
to and including September q, 1911 Of
those officers found qualified. This leaves
as senior in theft respective grades, Lieu
tenant Colonel ]. F. c. Tilson, Major A.
Hssbrouck, Fourteenth infantry; Captain
J w. Heavey, Eleventh infantry; First
lieutenant NJ. Novak, Twenty-fourth in
fantry. and Second Lieutenant A. E.
Brown. Sixteenth infantry. Promotions
from the lieutenants grades were delayed
pending examination Of First Lieutenant
Robert O. Rutherford, 1r.. and are now
made on that officers being found quail
fed for promotion.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

OFFICES
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South Omaha-25S n. ST.
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Washington-725 Fourteenth ST. n. W.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Communications relating 70 news ana
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Omaha Bee. Editorial Department
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-24

What barharous instincts those old
Romans displayed at their gladiatorial