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Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
NAVY Yard Casualties

1t appears that our seafaring troops
do not have to wait to go to war before
encountering danger. They may meet
1t in the peaceful navy yards, where
the degree of hazard apparently is
about a three-fifths percentage. The
New York World has made a compila-
ton which shows that last year in the
New York navy yard 3,042 of the 5000
men employed there were manned or
injured, 1913 cases requiring the imme-
date use of ambulances, and six deaths
ensued. These casualties exceed in
number those sustained on the day of
the battle of Santiago. The dry dock,
so long in building, was the scene of
large percentage of these accidents
and others occurred in foundries and
machine shops.
The World says that so far as known
this is the largest percentage of in
| juries for any body of men engaged in
employment not considered extra haz-
ardous. The officials of the yard,
"hllS dullllllh6 ludN luG TStOIU u
larger than 1t should be, offer no ex-
PLANTATION except TO declare that every
known precauti0p is taken to protect
the men from injury. It is a matter to
which the governments attention will
have to be given. Surely a situation
THAT bad can be bettered. Those who
shudder at the horrors of war can find
IN this something quite as horrible as
Ia pitched battle and certainly less ex-
cusable.
| The government is generous with
those navy yard employees whose in
juries keep them from work for a year,
giving them full pay, but it pays the
workman nothing If he is laid up less
than fifteen days. This is one of the
anomalies quite as difficult of expla-
nation as the basic cause of the in
juries itself. Before the political doc
tors get a chance to apply their hand
to this situation, Uncle Sam should
turn his to improving it.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
People Talked About

In one OF the elegantly appointed avenues
peopled by the smart set OF Pasadena
Cal. visits of the stork have become so
rare that many OF the residents are seeking
babies 20 adopt
A thrifty son of the Emerald Isle who
came over many years ago staked all his
capital his energy and grit on a sand
bank in Long Island. He dS,d a few days
ago leaving a fortune OF 100000 for his
relatives to scrap over.
Steel king circles in the east are agitated
by the statement Of New York woman
in a suit against her husband that the lat
ter trimmed a steel magnate for $4,000 in
a little game at Atlantic City. Every steel
king from Gary to Pittsburg and New York
invoIuntaryily exclaim, Never touched
me"
Tony Bruno, a jsnitor In Thompsonville,
Conn, is out with a challenge to all tomato
or banana eaters OF the state 10 meet him
In contest at eating either OF these fruits.
Bruno has a record OF having eaten forty
seven bananas. and this week won a wager
by eating six dozen tomatoes without stop
ping until the last one was down.
The copper camp Of Montana must have
undergone a mighty change in recent times
OF the later day constables have more nerve
succeeded in serving papers in a lawsuit
on Fritz Augustus Heinze last week. A
process server who attempted q humllia te
he o.ppgs E.ns In that manner a few
years aso would be run out Of Butte
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Boston Conuuers Togo.

The sturdy little Togo, who made
Japan the conqueror of mighty Russia,
successfully ran the gauntlet of the
American banquet firing line until he
reached Boston and there before its
ruthless ranparts of baked beans and
Goldfish balls he fell vanquished at
last, a prey to the same sort of dis
comfort that has stricken many an
other strong and valiant man who
dared front this impregnable fortress.
II is too bad that the great sea cap
tain was not warned of what, in the
vernacular of the street. he was going
up against. for he is not an imprudent
man and had he been given a slight
inkling, could. and doubtless would
have avoided this run-in with Boston's
celebrated combination. Particularly
was II unfortunate at this season OF
the year. Why did not some OF Count
Togo's hOspitable hosts tell him so ?
OF course, no Bostonian would have
done IL, for that would have been trea.
son, but a New Yorker might have
given the admiral the nudge that was
needed
This seems to have been the only
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Getting Ready for the Big Show.

The Jacksonlan pronunciamento for
Governor Woodrow Wilson for the
1912 presidential nomination is the
natural sequence of the Dahlmanite
declaration for Governor Harmon.
The Jacksonians see a chance for resur-
rection II II should turn out that the
hated rivals had guessed wrong and
they had guessed right. II Governor
Wilson should head the democratic
ticket, the Jacksonians could point
back to this record and demand
recognition as the original and
only reliable organization through
which a Wilson campaign could be
carried on and the Dahlman crowd
would have trouble to avoid being shut
out Of the charmed circle
Where the Jacksonians have shown
themselves foxy, however, is in pub
licly asking Mr.. Bryan to join with
them in a movement to give Governor
Wilson the support of Nebraska for the
nomination. This reflects the whirli-
gig of time for those who in 1904 tried
TO deliver Nebraska to Parker in de-
fiance of Bryan were for the most
part Jacksonians. This present de-
mand practically forces Mr.. Bryan to
yield, because he would hardly venture
to divide the opposition to Harmon by
taking up with Folk or Champ Clark
whom he is known to prefer to Wilson.
The only way to avoid such a choice
would be for Mr.. Bryan to submit his
own name in the presidential prefer
ence primary possibility, but not
a probability.
In the interval spectators occupying
reserved seats may look forward to an
interesting performance in the demo-
cratic ring of the Nebraska political
circus
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Joking the wrong Leg.

Joking the Wrong Leg.
I'VE can turn out wooden legs nowadays
with rubber feet" said a manufacturer
quoted by the Sun, that are so nearly
perfect that you cannot tell them from a
live leg, l mean, of course allowing that
the false member is properly trousered.
This was proved by a little thing that
happened to q close friend of mine
recently.
He walked one day into one of the
well known bars and assumed the atti-
tude of one about to have his thirst
queched. A mutual friend who confesses
to being a wag observed to an scquaint-
ance. Do you see that man over there?
Well, I'll bet you can go over and stick
a knife in his leg and he won't be con-
scious of it. You don't believe it?'
Its some joke or other, returned the
other man. but I'll go you a drink on il
anyhow
THE first speaker took out his pocket
knife and opened It. Then he walked up
behind the man at the bar and made a
violent jab at the unconscious drinker 5
right leg. The owner of the member
assaulted gave a yell and jumped and a
fight almost resulted. The trouble was
that the Joker had forgotten which was
the wooden leg"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
'1OokinS Backward
IhlsDaSy ln0maha
COMPILED FRONd BEE PILES
AUGUST "a

Thirty Years Ago
resume os aew business buildings under
construction is given as follows: Howelrs
new building on Farnam street IL roofedi
workmen are putting on the roof Of Roster
& Clark's new building on Fourteenth be-
tween Douglas and Dodge; workmen are
now on the second story Of the Willard
block on Farnam street; the foundation of
the Lytle and Creighton blocks on Farnam
streets are nearly completed the founda-
ton Of the Willard hotel Is nearly finished;
Burns building will be ready for occu-
pancy next month; a portion OF the Her
block will soon be ready for occupancy;
the fathers and plssterers are at work on
StIang's building, for which the machinery
for the hydraulic passenger elevator has
arrived and will soon be put in. This ele-
vator will be the first ever used in Omaha
for carrying passengers.
The several different employers having
acceded to the hodcarriers demands for
increased wages, they went TO work as
usual. They are now to get 81 q day.
Officer O'Donaghue feels happy as
IL he had been left farm on the Ohio
river. There is a young ODonaghue down
at his house-a bouncing baby boy-and the
only thing to detract from his pleasure is
that the child is too young to take part
in the Land league picnic.
Captain Mcclure has had his badger
taken, and he is very disconsolate over its
loss. Any person finding II will return a
favor by returning II to the city hall.
The committee called to confer with st.
Josephs hospital met at Judge Woolworth's
office. Nothing definite was settled
William White, residing on Douglas
street, was thrown from his delivery
wagon while driving on Cunning street He
was considerably bruised and at present
walks with great difficulty.
DIT. Gilbert {. Mcneil went to Detroit
about two weeks ago to be treated for an
h has been growing worse and seems un-
able to find relief A short time ago his
grandson, G. NJ. Hitchcock was telegraphed
for, and now his son. John G. Mcneil, is
about 10 proceed there, as his fathers con-
diton is preCariOus.
w. II. McCord returned from a three
weeks "trip to the west
When ne returns Mrs. Hyde will accom-
pany him.
c. F. Goodman left today for Kansas
City to attend the annual convention of
the pharma cists From there he will go
with Mrs. Goodman and the little girl on
an excursion to Santa Fe, N. w.
Hon. John Sherman passed through
Omaha on his way from the Pacific coast
to his home in Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
GRTNS AND ORGANS.

Il have a terrible cold" he complained.
My head feels all stopped up"
Have you tried a vacuum oloaner7" she
queued sweeuy-Judge.
work2''
Look for III nv dear madam. Il takes
All my time lodging lt."-Baltlmore Amer
lean
scout movement"
Yes, dad"
We'll suppose you scout ahead and see
II your mother is sitting up for me" Phil
adelphia Ledger.
True"
Base ballF'
mo, automobile door. Newark News.
Upgardson-You cousin IL a practicinR
physician, itsnt he7
Atom-He has discovered one or two spe-
cities for cancer ! believe, but he hasn't
settled down to regular practice yet.-Chi-
cago Tribune
Briggs-So among Arthur's and Kitty's
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
where a. Your FreedomF

where IL Your FreedOmf
A princeling with a name a yard Ions
and airs to match. spent ten days in New
York-long enough to get mltten from
an heress and contract a large crouch
The latter he aired in these words:
Liberty and freedom of action is left
behind when one passes the statue Of Lib
erty.
America is a country OF supine serfs
Blue laws, and, worse still, blue Gus
toms bind hand and foot the sons and
daughters of the land.
New York's taxicab, restaurant and
hotel proprietors are a bunch of heartless
knaves fit only for the knout.
AT the st. Regis with me was a lady or
two. Their names? No, no. 1t would not
be at all apropos as you say. Anyway,
after our meal l pass the cigarettes, and
then ! hold the match for my companions
to light. They puff away and are smoking
in great enjoyment when suddenly the but
Ter comes to me and whispers that ladies
cannot smoke there. Bah, disgusting! In
Paris 1 would have arisen and dealt him
a terrible blow"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Twenty Years Ago

r.. S. Wilcox of Browning, King & Co.
went to Chicago.
Mrs. John w. Hosier and two sons, ac-
ccmpanied by her sister, Mrs. II. Bestor OF
Plattsmouth. returned from visit to the
Pacific coast.
telegram from j. l.. Brandeis stated
that he was catching some big fish In the
Wisconsin lakes.
Captain Mostyn, Jailer Bebout and Court
Officer Keyser were granted ten days
leave OF absence by the Board Of Fire and
Police Commissioners and lit out to have
a good vacation.
@. M. Hitchcock reported to the COM
mittee on getting the national republican
convention for Omaha that he had seen
Congressman Dorsey and the latter had
promised to work for IT,
Returning from the department competi-
ton military drill at Bellevue in a special
Burlington train were these prominent
Omahans General Brooke, commanding
the department; his staff, Mrs. Brooke,
Mrs. NJ. " Sheridan, Mrs. McClintock,
Misses Emily and Nellie Wakeley Mrs
Hamilton Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Rial, Miss
Doane. Miss Carrie Summers, Miss Ger
trude Clarke, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kill
patrick Mr.. and Mrs. John Ringwalt.
F. w. Pickens and mother came in on the
Overland flyer from Salt Lake City, whers
they have visited Mrs. Pickens' daughter,
Mrs B. F. Redman.
Mrs Emily Goodchld, aged 70 years, died
at the home OF her son, Solomon Good
child 25O6 Burdette street.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

untoward incident Of Togos visit in
America and to think It should have
occurred in Boston, effete, faultless
Boston. where they always do the
proper thing at the proper time. Well,
maybe after all. 1t was a good thing
and Togo may profit from his expert
ence. How he must have wished he
had had theye dandy old Yankee beans
and goldfish balls to give to Rojest-
vensky. We do not doubt that lmme-
diately on recovery he ordered a supply
laid in for him to take back to Toxic
for future emergencies.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Ten Years Ago

Ten Years ago
District Judge Ben s. Baker called a
grand jury. explaining that he believed
one 10 be necessary every few years to
clear the atmosphere.
Fred NJ Hans detective for the Elkhorn
railroad. charged by Harrison county
Iowa, officials with perjury, was placed
under arrest in Omaha, Hans claimed to
have a strong defense TO make.
In compliment to the Misses Piper OF
Lincoln. Miss Henrietta r. Reese enter
tanned about twenty-five young women at
cards High-five was the game. Miss
Coris Beeman was awarded first prize.
Major Balcombe returned from Buffalo
" here he had attended reunion of the
Balcofnbe family ten generations of which
were represented
Mrs. George B. Tzschuck and daughter
returned from a six weeks visit in Colo
RADIO.
Thomas w Lusk, sheriff of Burt county,
and Miss Dora 81. Johnson of Tekamah
were married at the Merchants hotel By
the Rev Mr.. Dawson
w. r. Lesser. special agent OF the general
land office. arrived in Omaha on an official
visit TO the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The pretense that the ice supply is
short in Omaha to Justify the ice man
in exacting 25 per cent more than is
charged in the neighboring cities will
not hold. II can be proved that ice
has been shipped out of Omaha to sell
in other places at lower price than
here, There is no ice shortage in
omaha--the holdup is being perpe-
trated simply because our official
authorities ere inactive and our peopl,
stand for il
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

wedding presents wss an automobile. BY
the way, where did they spend their honey
moon7
Griggs-In the hospital -Boston Trsp/l
script.
Father seems impressed with your talk
about coupons" said the girl. Have you
really any?'
Sure" answered the guileful youth.
Got 100 vaved up toward the furniture for
our little flst"-Bouisville Courier-Journal
Pocahontas had saved the life Of Captain
John Smith
what would have been the use OF killing
him, anyhow, par she said There are
millions Of other John Smiths, anu there
wouldn't have been line about II in the
papers"
Her news instinct was unerring. Saving
the captains life made a first page story
OF the affair.--Chcago Tribune.
You will he glad to hear, Henry, dear
said Mrs. Willoughhy, that my new dress
does not button UP the back"
"Hooray"" cried Willoughby, turning a.
somersault on the divan. How does It
button, my dearT
Down the back" said Mrs. wiloughby.
Judges library.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
VACATION.
Somerville Journal


Oh how joyous is vacation.
Cheerful time OF recreation,
Free from toll and tribulation,
Full OF life and animation,
When, with feelings of citation,
We abandon our vocation
And enjoy the sweet sensation
OF entire relaxation;
When we quit, for illustration,
The old wearisome dictation
That we've had in satiation,
Lay aside all obligation
In our daily situation,
Cease from harsh self-abnegation,
And in some approved location
Yield US TO the fascination
OF complete and sweet stagnation,
Or In welcome separation
From our usual occupation
For our simple delectatiOn,
Seeking no ones appreciation,
Asking not remuneration,
With a scorn Of compensation,
We incline to vegetation,
Illumination. meditation,
Following our inclination
Free from any molestation,
Far from any habitation.
Loafing without ostentauon.
Filled with thoughts OF eNultation.
Al our disassociat ton
From the worry and YeNation,
From the ceaseless Irritation.
That is found In a1v station,
Seek NJ pu't. rCcure~g tiOI.
j .asuI anG re ton.
I'm rfN inv I'd -,,n
That's the sGseI .oy ~ yAeAloD!
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Test of steel Cars.
CT Iouts Danuh1ic

The test TO which the steel railroad car
was subjected in the wreck at Fort Wayne
Ind. was one of the greatest severity
known to the transportation world. III
there is disappointment because fatalities
resulted, II must he remembered that with
ordinary coaches a wreck resulting while
a train was being run at such extraord.
mary speed would probably have been &C
companied by a death list of thirty oil
forty
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Poundine rIutocracy Pnys.

Mr.. Bryan has served notice on all whom
it may concern that he intends to devote
his life 10 driving plutocraey from the
throne and putting the rights OF man in
the seat thus vacated II In carrying out
this most righteous and sublime purpose
Mr.. Bryan accumulates an immense for
tune It is purely incidental and nobody's
business but his own.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

ush for Spring water.
The inhabitants of the Jewish section
in New York's East side have been revel-
ing these last few days in the unusual
experience of having a spring of cold and
clear water gushing up there in their
midst in the great city, free of charge to
all. On East Broadway an excavation
is being made for the new ten-story build
ing for the Forward, the Jewish socialist
paper and the spring, made available by
the efforts of the contractors to pump out
an inexhaustible flow of water, was there
discovered. Up and down East Broadway
went the cry, "Mentchion( people, come to
the Forward building; there is hayleggee
(holy water).' And reports say they went
armed with pals, buckets, empty cans,
bottles, and even wash boilers. The water
Is described as being remarkably clear,
cold and sweet, The superintendent of
the contractors believes that 1t comes from
the Hudson river and is purified by fill
tering through the sand, but he cannot
account for its low temperature, which is
apparently between 80 and 10 degrees.
There was once an old-fashioned we'll at
this spot
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
CrueI Pain C..nsed A,ey


Ambassador Reid is reported to be highly
pleased over the settlement OF the fight
between the British government and the
lords without the creation of lot OF new
peers. One may imagine how pained the
ambassador would have been II II had
become necessary for him 10 mingie with
bapons who but yesterday were mere per
sons Of genius or the posssssors o. great
fortunes
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
VIII Ispn" Outxhine BiIIf

1t has taken the United States senate a
long time to get around to the case of
Isaac Stephenson, but the committee that
is 10 inquire into the method of his election
has at last been appointed. Unless all signs
fail, the electioneering practices Of the
aged lumberman will when fully known,
make those of William Lormer look cheap
and trifling.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The recent deaths OF aviators move
many folks TO declare that these aerial
demonstrations should be stopped, but
probably If these men were not court
ing death that way they would be try
ing to swim the Niagara.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Railway Vail Profits

The postmaster general would cut 50, No.
OOo a year from the pay OF the railways
for transporting mail He would paw them
cost with 6 per cent profit. Can It be he
does not know they are entitled TO 7 per
cent, whether they earn it or not?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Two Missouri congressman had a
fist fight in the house the other day,
but the press correspondents did not
send IL out" Probably regarded It
as a mere matter of routine, the house
being democratic.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

All things come to those who wait
The Jacksonians, who repeatedly repu-
dated Mr.. Bryan, are now begging
him TO come over to their side and be
their Peerless Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The aspersion upon scientists that
they are not progressing comes to
naught in face OF DR.. Woods Hutchin-
sons discovery that "old age is a natu-
raj condition"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Subscribers leaving the city tsm-
pOrariIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed - often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Le.son auIcl.Iy Learned.
ST Louis Renmhlic.

General Kitchener taught the people of
England at the coronation how to build
and use barbados. From the appearance
OF things in Liverpool and elsewhere il
may be that there will be need OF them
again before long.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Thomas A. Edison has complimented
the French for having small families
or no families at all. But Mr. Edison
was not invited to speak at the Sar-
homie.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The terms of peace indicate that one
set Of English railway employees is to
be paid at least $3.50 a week. Does
this furnish food for thought to our
American railway employees?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
JULY CIRCULATION.
47,93l

State Of Nebraska, County Of Douglas, S..
Dwight Williams, circulation manager OF
The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn. says that the average daily circu-
lation less spoiled, unused and returned
copies, for the month OF July, 1911, was
1881. DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager
Subscribed In my presence and sworn 10
before me this I'd day OF August, 1911.
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Jack London was recently knocked
down in a restaurant. All, but that
does not come up to Upton Sinclair's
scheme of getting arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
The More the Merrier

81. LOUIS Republc.
The kaiser extends a friendly mailed fist
across the sea and says he would be glad
to arbitrate, too. The more the merrier;
on with the treaty and let peace be un-
confined.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

1t appears that there will be two more
democratic congressman from Nebraska at
the next election.--World-H Herald.
oh, wake up.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

II the dispute as to who was the
first white inhabitant of the spot
where Omaha stands is to be reopened
We call for arbitration.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
VIII Rernhardt smiIet

Colonel Cody has just made a farewell
appearance in Omaha. 1t is said he never
again will be seen in the saddle. 1t is
doubtful II Nine. Bernhard will fully credit
the report.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Flight Through the Transom

The Indian chief who lassoed locomotive
should have been a warning 10 Nugent
who tried his lariat on the Woodrow VIII
son boom in New Jersey. Further proceed
ngs interested him no more.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Around New York

nipples on the Current OF Life
80 Seen IN the orpat American
Metropolis froSn nay 70 Day.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

England's great railway strike will cause
no inconvenience, however, to those tour
lists who needed the advice, See America
first"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

With our amiable democratic con-
temporary tainted money is tainted
only when the faint can be turned to
political account.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Society has taken to riding donkeys
at fashionable New England summer
resort. Catching up with society in
other places.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The Jacksonians' espousal of Mr..
Bryan probably is to prove, not that
they love Mr.. Bryan more, but that
they hate the Jimsonians most.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The man who stole sixty pounds Of
limburger ought to get out on a plea
of insanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

1t is Just barely possible that Har-
man ran away ahead because his name
so closely resembles Harmon.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Now. that it is over. are the demo
Gratis satisfied with what they did not
in congress?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

The rain falls on the just and unjust
alike, but where does that leave the
people who inhabit certain spots?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Jim Jeffries denies having had a
"scene" with Jack Johnson in Lon
don cafe. We do not doubt him.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

How that wool bill shrunk on White
House wash day.