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Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
Infantry Promotions.

Infantry Promotions.
The block in promotions of infantry Of
ficers caused by delay in setting the court
martial case Of First Lieutenant Robert
G. Rutherford, jr.. Twenty-fourth infantry
is being cleared up. Up to September
20 forty mine first lieutenants, above the
place to which Lieutenant Rutherford was
reduced have been promoted or commits
sions directed to be prepared for them,
and fifteen more will be promoted after
Rutherford passes his examination for
promotion to G captaincy. Further, ninety
seven second lieutenants have been pro-
NOTED or commissions ordered prepared
for them, and eighteen more will be pro-
NOTED when Rutherford passes his ex-
animation. Promotions of all qualified
first lieutenants have been directed down
to and including First Lieutenant w. H.
johnson Eight infantry, and promotions
are due down to and including First
Lieutenant A. l. Briggs Promotions OF
all qualified second lieutenants have been
directed down to and including Second
Lieutenant c. L. Davenport, Nineteenth
infantry. and promotion are due down to
and including Second Luietenant l.. r.
Fredendall, Second infantry. First Lieu
tenant r. w. Case, c. s. Donav1n,
and A. o. Minick of the in
fantry, under detail as first heutenants
OF ordnance, have just been redetailed
as captains of ordnance.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The dispatches describing the last
Wall street stock market riot read
like the narrative Of somo Titanic
military conflict. "One of the most
exciting episodes in the history of
Wall street" Bulls and bears
fought relentlessly. The men
surged and Swayed about the post
and then moved in a struggling mass
across the floor"
And what was 1t all about? Had
some gigantic industry crashed,
bringing down in it's debris the
ruins Of allied institutions? Nothing
OF the sort No panic or suggestion
OF panici NO run ON a bank nor
thought Of It; no new sovernment-
policy declaration OF trust control
none Of these things had happened.
One man fell 70 talking and made
this rsmark. Incidentally, IL seems:
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
People Talked About

War between rival labor organizations
in Chicago and the strikes incident there
to, so far this year caused a loss of
wages in the building trades estimated at
S. .500 900.
The Connecticut legislature easily cap
lures the endurance record. 1t has been
IN session since the first of the year and
the members show no disposition to
give up the salary and go home.
Colonel John James McCook OF New
York. who died recently at the age Of
6s. was the last of "the fighting
Mecooks." who sixteen in number Joined
the Union army at the outbreak Of the
Civil war.
John l. Sullivan positively refuses TO
break into the political game in Massa-
chusetts by running for congress, pre-
ferring 20 stick TO his farm and the
independence that blooms close 20 ma
ture
Sounds likes old days in Maryland. this
charge Of stuffing the ballot boxes at the
primary election a few weeks ago. The
son OF the late Senator German was a
beneficiary Of the returns, and showed
marked familiarity with the game as his
father played IT. It seems, however, that
young German was not a high lonesome
on the Job. Machine leaders OF both
parties. according 10 grand jury reports.
are smeared with the same quality OF tar.
Nine trustees OF the sanitary district
Of Chicago draw salaries Of 5000 a year
each, The legislature raised their sal
aries 70 5000 each. As the constitution
f0rbids increase OF salaries Of trustees
while In office eight Of the nine trustees
arranged matters 20 that the Increase in
each case goes 70 sons. daughters or
wives placed on the payroll and givsn
nominal dutieA
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
New Uniform order.

New Uniform order.
Just before Secretary OF War Stimson
and Major General Wood, Chief OF the
General Staff, left Washington TO begin
their tour of inspection in the south and
southwest, there was handed to General
Wood the final draft OF the new uniform
order that is soon to go into effect, and
a copy of which will be made public
when General Wood returns to WASH
ington. All that is necessary now is
the approval OF President Taft, which
will be given when he gets back from
his western tour.
been issued to the army, and It will be
about the most complete thing Of the
kind ever promulgated in any army. II
is stated that the order is so indexed
that the officer who has occasion to re-
fer to 1t and find out at once what kind
of uniform he ought to wear on any oc-
casion. AT present the post commanders
prescribe when full dress shall be worn,
when white trousers are appropriate. the
color of shoes, and whether a campaign
hat or q cap is to be worn on formal
and informal occasions
Under the new order the number OF
occasions when full dress is necessary
have been reduced to a minimum. the
proper number OF medals that an officer
should wear is designated. and he is told
where to hang them on his coat. In fact,
the smallest detail OF dress for all oc-
casions is given.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
The Reformed Reformsr.

Every one knows there is no re-
former like the reformed reformer.
AS soon as he experiences contrition
and conversion he has no patience
with the perverseness Of his former
companions and associates, and at
once insists on revolutionizing the
whole world from the housetops for
fear he may not get all the lime
light that belongs to him.
This is the sad case of Mayor
"Jim's" police court clerk, who. on
being nominated for police Judge,
has suddenly had his eyes opened to
the terrible conditions that surround
him. From his vantage point in
the police court coming tower he
asserts that there are dozens of dis
orderly houses, notorious and dis
reputable, within a few blocks of
the police station" and scores of
others within the business and resi-
dence districts, running openly, no.
toriously and brszenly without the
slightest effort at conceslment." He
adds also that gambling joints, mo-
torious in their methods, flourish in
all parts Of the CITY," and to cap
the climax declared that 'if the
police are not familiar with their
locations and conditions, they are
the only persons in the city who are
ignorant"
1t seems to us that Mayor "Jim's''
police court clerk must be either
overdrawing the dark picture or
confessing altogether too much. If
he knows all about these disorderly
places, what has he been doing as
police court clerk. under solemn oath
as public official TO obey and en-
force the laws of the city and state?
II he has known of these question
able places all the time, presumably
he knew of the particular one occu-
pying a building belonging in part
to him. We have had periodic grand
JhAASS, anu VIC udNS ucuOCEbJlC
county attorney charged with en-
forcing the Albert law and the
gambling laws, but whoever heard
Of our police court clerk going be-
fore them or uttering a peep until
he won in his candidacy for the
democratic nomination for police
Judge? For more than two years he
has been content to draw two sal
aries, one as police court clerk and
the other from the city paving con-
tractor, which some believe is In
violation of the city charter, and has
never once thought of turning re-
former. But now is his chance to do
something that will bring an i'm
mortal name. II the police court
clerk wants to make good on his
oath of office, all he has to do is to
swear out complaints against all
these notorious law-defiers. What is
he waiting for?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
shortage In Army officers.

Shortage In Army OftfceEs.
1t is interesting 10 note the fact that at
a time when there seems TO be an un-
usual number Of vacant commissions in
the United States army. there appears
to be dearth of candidates who desire
commissions in the British army. 1t Is
stated that the English authorities are at
their wits end to fill existing vacancies.
There seems to be practically no COM
petition for cadetships and bare qualifica-
ton is now generally sufficient to insure
success. In the English army the pay
of officers of junior rank is such that IL
may account, in a great measure, for the
shortage. as it is necessary for cadets to
finance their way through the army col
leges.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The steel corporation has no plans for
either dissolution or disintegration.
The range of prices In some cases
exceeded six points" For It was ].
P. Morgan who had spoken. True,
Mr.. Morgan had not said much, but
enough to warrant Wall street spec
ulators in twisting his words into a
basis of market manipulation. What
would have happened had Mr.. Nor
gan dilated at length on the steel
trusts contempt for governmental
authority, one can only conjecture.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The churches all over the country
are asked to observe a good roads
Sunday. The preachers may want to
know first whether good roads will
bring more people to church or lure
to pleasure jaunts those who still at
tend regularly.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Rev. Merton Smith closed his summer
gospel meetings with a tentful of people.
Dr. Stephen Phelps of the Omaha Theo-
logical seminary made an address in the
afternoon at the Young Mems Christian
association on The Book of the Cen
tury." He said the Bible lifted the veil
between origin and destiny
Mrs. K. s. Fisher. IS years of age. died
at the family residence, 22SO Burdette
street She was a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Mcdonald and a sister of
former Sheriff John Mcdonald
Mary Huteson Lutz died in the after
noon at Clarkson hospital.
Colonel Spurgin reported that since
farm work had let up some. army re-
cruitng was going on rapidly.
H. Gordon Bangerow Of Sioux City was
visiting his brother in Omaha.
Senator Dietrich arrived in the city
over the Burlington and Immediately
went to the home of General Manager
Holdrege of the Burlington.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
Twenty Years Ago


A delightful surprise was rendered Miss
Marguerite Riley at her home. 2219 Maple
street, in the evening. There was dane
ing and music, the latter being furnished
by an italian orchestra These made up
the company: Misses Mai Linahan, Win
fired Parmeter, Maggie Mccarthy Mamie
Brennan, Agnes O'Connor. Katie Nestle
bush, Nellie Nestlebush, Jennie McAvoy
Alice Cannon, Maggie Cannon, Mary and
Katie Reagan. Maggie Carroll, Annie
Burke. Katie Burke, Anna Cozzens, Rose
and Mamie Brady, Mary Tracy. Mary
Riley, Mrs. Nestlebush. Mrs. Kinney.
Mrs Reagan, Messrs. Dan LAnahan, A.
Latey, NJ Kane, D. O'Neal, d. Hegarty,
]. .Whalen. T. Brown. J. Fitzmaurice, ].
Reagan. 7. Reagan, F. Brady. P. Burke,
]. Kinney. J. Morrissey, ]. Tracy, ].
Kirk, Tom Mullen. Tom Corby, j. Riley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burroughs of Dead
wood arrived in Omaha to make their
home here.
Miss Alice T. Clute and william Bur
roughs were married by Rev. f. w. Fos-
ter at the latters residence, 22SO- Ohio
street.
Mrs. Mary Peterson. q years of age,
wife Of P. Peterson, died at their home,
1707 Webster street.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Rubin
Earl; the 15-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis snodgrass. 222 North Nine
teenth street, died at his home
A horse and buggy were stolen at night
from the barn of John Bachman, 1i1S
California street. Thieves also helped
themselves TO a set of harness belonging
to W. r. Crandall. living near the fair
grounds
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
Army Hat. nna Ponchos.

Army Hats and PonchOs.
II is expected that the new army
poncho will be issued to soldiers some
time during November or December.
The new campaign hat will hardly be
ready for use inside Of one year. This
is due TO a large supply of the old style
which is on hand. and It is the policy
Of the department to use the old hats be-
fore introducing the new one. There Is
no great difference in the appearance OF
the new and old hat, and both can be
worn with the Montana peak. 1t is,
however, in line with the practice Of the
quartermaster general to withhold the
new material until the old is practically
exhausted The new campaign hat will
have a five and one-half-inch crown and
a three-inch brim. The brim is stiff and
the crown has a blocked Montana peak.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
|EOOkinSBackward
IIlisDSSy in0maha.
Thirty Years Ago
COMPILED FROM BEE FILES
SEPT. 20.

Thirty Years Ago
The city swan in a summer sea OF
glory today. The torrent Of ram that fell
during the night swept dirt and debris
with resistless force down to the business
portions Of the city. The signal service
reported about four inches Of rain, Of
which about one inch fell in fifteen
minutes
Republican primaries are being held
today to elect delegates to the county
convention Saturday. Seven delegates
are chosen from each city ward and
three from each country precinct.
Members Of the two Episcopal deaneries
are preparing for Joint church conven-
ton TO be held October 4 and at st.
Barnabas church. The notice is signed
by Rev. Frank r. Afillspaugh, Rev. c. Q.
Harris, Rev. John williams and Rev. J.
W. Greenwood.
A special car on the Rock Island
brought in to examine the ruins of the
Council Bluffs explosion the president of
the road Hugh Riddle. General Man
ager R. r. Gable. Division Superintendent
Rois, General Solicitor Thomas witheril
Assistant Manager Kimban and ex-Sen-
ator Wright. the counsel of the road
The officials estimate the damage at
$4,000
Young Frank. the school boy who was
shot at the Dodge street school by a
companion, Is resting comfortably and
expects TO be out soon.
Mrs John Flood. wife Of the Bonanza
king of the Pacific slope, and party of
friends occupied a special car attached
to the Union Pacific and went out on the
Q.
Among the rumored states fixed up
by the democrats for county officers
the following is mentioned: For county
clerk, f. ]. Mcshane; treasurer. Chris
Hartman; sheriff. Cyrus Morton; county
commissioner, Van Smith; county judge.
John ]. O'Connor.
The lion continues to roar for Moores
harness and saddlery.
Another party OF. Chinese students
from eastern colleges went through
Omaha on their way home
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
Are You ONT
n.t-I.g- n.-g.

Russla's new premier has before him
a problem as complicated as the pro-
nunciation OF his own name, Kokov-
tseff. The vowels of compassion are
notably conspicuous by their absence
there.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

TAs EebraskA Democratic club,
whiuh h the Bryan volunteers re-
ehristsnsd, Ii after moro oontribut-
ihg members. We suggest that the
uius engage Harry Hayward again
~ recruiting officer.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The first stunt pulled off at the
National Guard encampment is a
stabbing affray between a private
and a corporal Some of those
fighters just can't wait until they
get the common enemy in front of
them.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

In his report ON the Tobacco trust Her
bert Knox Smith objects to the combina-
ions valuation OF its good viii at tIlS.-
10000 He thinks Ssl.ooo.OoO would be
about right II is 70 be remembered. fS.g-
ever. that a partnership with the United
States governments taxing machins d
almost a priceless asset Naturally
enough. the Tobacco trust has capifalixsd
il haavtly.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Arthur Pue German, jr., running
for senator IN Maryland. is referred
to as q new type Of politician. who.
though practical, tells the people
exactly what he expects to do. Why,
that is the old shell game in dis
guise.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

If the city hall officials are to
have their customary reviewing
stand for Ak-sar-Ben parades, we
move the appointment of an arbi-
traitor to whom shall be referred all
disputes over tickets.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

80 Louis Globe- Democrat
The question OF identity raised at Niles
Mich, being now apparently settled. win
somebody reveal the identity OF the man
who drank the Bronx cocktail the presi-
dent declined? There is a loud cry OF
name in the vicinity Of w. c. T. u.
headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
pvlaently fearing the

Evidently fearing the president
might place the wrong construction
on his acts Of friendship, Senator
Bristew deemed Il necessary to
notify Mr., Tan before he left Kan
sas. that all is not gold that glitters.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Douglas county medics are unani-
mous in denouncing the contract
system OF furnishing medical SER
Vices. That Is 70 say, they are
unanimous except those doctors who
have the contracts.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Jse 5HcksOa and Ty Cobb, it is
said, win be On the stage this win
ter. We Dc not doubt It. jackson
can neither read nor write. but he
bats in the 400 class. so must be
emihently qualified for acting.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The Hitchcock-Dennison-Wor
Herald combine carried the Third
ward against the commission plan
of government, which may explain
why the hyphenated organ is raising
so much dust to-make it easy for
the same gang to pile up a majority
there for the democratic ticket in
November.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

1t is to be hoped the weather man
realizes the responsibility which de-
velyes upon him as custodian of the
comfort OF King Ak-sar-Ben's sub
jeets.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
ssle Of nuffsIo orercoats.

The qusrtermaster general Of the army
has received many requests for informa-
tion concerning the buffalo overcoats
which are being Offered for sale by the
army II has been decided to place
these coats in lots of ten in various
cities, including New York, Philadelphia,
Boston, Chicago and several western
cities. where they will be open to in
speetion by those who desire to purchase
them. Bids must be submitted for lots
of from one to ten, and the quarter
master general will award the lots to the
highest bidders. NO bid will be con-
sidered that is not over S25 for each coat.
It has been decided not to allow one
party to purchase more than ten of the
coats.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed 60 them. Address
viii be changed as often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

England iS 20 ghoulishly gleeful
ever Canada's rejection of raci-
procity that II perhaps wishes now
that Il had not signed that peace
pact with US.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The man who does not drink cof-
fee or take sugar in his tea may be
3ust a. happy today as he was a
month ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

HI Johnson, governor of Califor-
mia, has assailed President Taft for
rejecting the Arizona recall. Oh,
wall
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Don't forget that the Hitchcock
Denison World Herald combine
used the same identical registration
lIst to beat the commission plan in
the Third ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

The friends and aoQuaintAnces In
his old Iowa home Of the democratic
nominee for congress in the Third
Nebraska district are said to he
''delighted' over the honor that has
come 10 him. IL Is really too bad
he is not ruaning for congress over
tAeFN
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Now we know who they mean
when they say "the men higher up
they mean those aviators.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

May San FrancisCo find its new
mayor an Improvement. It surely
viii, though we do not know much
about the man.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Sam blythe says the way for a fat
man to set thin is to quit eating.
He can also get to the cemetery by
the same route.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

In other words, Mr.. Morgan says
he will do his own tempering Of his
own Steel trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

II might be recalled now that
Mayor Reyburn of Philadelphia
was also once regarded as a reform
candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Though leader Of the insurgents.
Hsnstor La Toilette stands pat when
Hn interviewer or q camera man ap-
proaahes him.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
AUGUST CIRCULATION.
47,543

stsse cf Nebraska. County OF Douglas, IS:
Dwight Williaps, circulation manager
Of The Bee Publishing company, being
duly sworn, says that the average daily
circulation, less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies, for the month of August.
1911. was l7.543.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 4th day OF September. 18Th
(Seal.) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Even the footpads in Omaha are
polite during Ak-Sar-Ben.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

Still il is hardly fair to Judge a
mans disposition by the fuzzy hat
he wears.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29

'Ttaly's Note to Turkey is Final. Z"
SO was Frances note to Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-09-29
Army Gossip

Matters OF Interest On ana
Back of Firing Line Cleaned
from Army and Navy Register.
The Dickinson press., 1911-11-11
THE PACIFIC MONTHLY
Special Rates On The Leading
Magazine OF The West

The Pacific Monthly of Portland,
Oregon is publishing a series of splendid
articles about the various industries in
the West. The September number
contained an article on Success with
Cherries. The October number had a
beautifully illustrated article on Success
in Growing Apples. Other articles
shortly to be published arc Success with
Live Stock Success iu Growing Walnuts,
Success with Fodder Crops. These arti-
cles are written by experts. and arc not
only authoritative, but very interesting.
In addition to the above, The Pacific
Monthly each month publishes a large
number Of clean, wholesome, readable
stories and strong independent articles
on the questions of the day.
The price of The Pacific Monthly is
sI.5o a year. To introduce it to new
readers,si it will be sent for six months
for $50 if this paper is mentioned.
Address: Pacific Monthly, Portland,
Oregon. Io-28-3p
The Dickinson press., 1911-11-11
PRIMITIVE SURVEYING.
Beers With the FIeetest Horses Go
the Biggest Farms.

Beers With the FIeetest Horses Got
the Biggest Farms.
According to a legend Of Smithtown.
N. Y, the township was originally
measured off by a primitive method.
The first settler was Smith, who
bought from the Indians as much land
as a bull. could 60 around in a day.
Now, Smith had a smart bull, trained
to carry him and to half trot and half
lope at a rapid pace. That day the
bull was up to the mark. By night he
had inclosed so much land that the
amazed Indians nicknamed its rider
Bull Smith.
This tradition has its counterpart
among the Beers. Of South Africa
| Their "runs." as the farms Of these
Dutchmen are called, contain, general.
~ speaking, from 1000 to 5000 acres.
Of which only a few acres are under
cultivation. Small monuments Of
stones piled up at certain points mark
the boundary lines.
The first settlers, knowing nothing
Of surveying, measured of their
"runs" by horsepower. Having piled
up a lot Of stones, the Beers would
start from them and ride in a straight
line for half an hour as fast as their
horses could carry them.
Hating, each rider would build an
other beacon and again ride for half
an hour at right angles to his first line.
Then he would pile up another stone
beacon. Two more turns and an hour
more Of riding brought him back to
his starting point.
The square tract Enclosed within the
two hours ride and the four beacons
became his farm. OF cours the Boer
who owned the feetest horse obtained
the largest tract Of land.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Dickinson press., 1911-11-11

great, like his courage, for awhile
forced them back. Seeing that he
would o be o"vcrpowercd and that
his men would rush to their certain
death, he drew his revolver and said
that he would kill the first man who
broke away.
I'm perhaps twenty minutes the
worst Of the fire passed by. Five Of
the men In the shaft were dead from
suffocation; the thirty-fve others were
alive. Pulaski was blinded and seri-
ously burned upon the face and arms.
It was three months before his sight
was partly restored. Had not his hero.
ism and presence Of mind been what
they were he would have lost all Of
his men instead Of five. That Is the
kind Of men there are in the forest
service"