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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

Improbab BILE as the story may sound, there
is living in exile today In a remote corner
Of the Russian empire a grand duke Of the
ruling house, a long-sgo cast-Off OF the
Romanoffs. all but forgotten even by the
car. his cousin. and other blood relatives,
according TO a writer in the Boston Herald.
OF all the strange tales OF secret banish-
ment that are hidden in the archives Of the
Russian imperial family, none Is cloaked
in greater mystery than the one involving
the Grand Duke Nicholas Constantlnoyich.
the lost and forgotten member Of the house
that has ruled Russia with iron hand these
centuries. For thirty years or more he
has lived in exile. guarded day and night by
2 detachment OF soldiers. who. like their
imperial charge. may almost be reckoned
as among the forgotten.
Strangely enough. this Romanoff cast
off has found contentment and comparative
happiness in his Punishment and desires
only to be left alone. TO live his life Of sim
plicity with those he loves. Officially the
Grand Duke Nicholas Is dead.
II was Car Alexander III whose dis
pleasure he had incurred. and in those days
he was probably considered fortunate that
he didn't settle the account with his life.
The offense Of the grand duke was the
harboring OF revolutionary ideas. Early in
his career he rad manifested a tendency
TO balk at the sutocratic measures OF the
throne. Taken 10 task for his seditious
principles, the grand duke Is said 10 have
thrown Alexander III into q perfect rage
by vOwing that he would give his life 20
the work OF freeing Russia OF a tyrannic
rulership. He expressed the hope that he
might live TO see Russia q republic.
That very night, the story goes, the
grand duke disappeared from all the hsunts
that had known him. At that time he was
% years old and prominent figure in St.
Petersburg.
Under orders Of the throne, ne was i'm
mediately transported TO Orenburg, there
10 undergo indefinite exile. There he lived
under guard. housed In very modest
quarters.
When the grand duke finally woOed and
wed the daughter OF the commissioner OF
police the door OF secrecy Was al last IN
locked, but only for a little time. The
marriage was accomplished without the
cars knowieeEs OF permission, and Of
course Was morganatic. for the RAmanoff
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

The peacock is an interesting bird, about
which lies as variegated as it's own plum
age have been fabricated. You know the
one about the pride and self-satisfaction
OF the bird being actually reduced to moth
ing BY = glimpse OF its ugly feet? l
watched bevy Of the parading birds for
hours Just lately. and not one Of them
looked at its feet once.
And you are like the bird. Self-satisfied
as you are. you avoid or prevent the enmi-
nation OF your conceit BY refusing 70 watch
your feet Perhaps the inattention explains
the fact that they sprawl about in the
most unseemly way.
Do you happen TO know anything about
that much-abused philosophy named for q
man with entirely good intentions which
have been screwed to abnormShty by a
lot of idiots? His name was Francois
Delsarte. And he made long and careful
observations OF the gestures and express
sions OF man He deduced some interesting
things. You ought to know OF one OF his
conclusions. Coarse-natured people invari-
ably adopt an attitude where their feet are
wide apart. And you know for yourself
that there isn't a kind Of creature that
sprswis with wide-spreading limbs but
that fills you with a shuddsring disgust or
Ioathing.
The same principles and general truths
run through frogs ana females. sprawl
Ing girl is disgusting. She gives the i'm
preston OF coarseness. She robs whatever
attractiveness she may possess Of its
power and smesrs the responsiveness Of
sprAwly things over her own personality.
But you don't sprawl You refute the
charge with indignation. You refuse 10 see
that the effectiveness Of your summer
finery, the appeal Of your pretty face is
killed by the Objectionable prominence Of
your sprawling feet. All right, Miss Pea
cock. Continue sprawling II you like it.
But you certainly do look common and IN
feminine OF course. it's comfortable. So
shoes. 30 IL q corset with the stays all
shoes. So It's a corset with the stays al
out But how DO they look? How do you
look IN them?
Il is one OF the parsdoxical things that
are always confusing TO any student Of the
freaky feminine that narrow skirts which
seem TO afford little space for spraying
appear TO have inspired oOntortions that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
Nubs of knowledge

Calico invented thermometer before
1897.
The most ancient hymn is the Song of
Moses" composed in 14sl B. c.
The Paris Louvre was originally a royal
residence in the reign OF Dasobert, in s2S.
Russia has the fswest doctors Of any
civilized country.
Three and a half millions Of people are
always on the sea.
From the maidenhair fern a paIatable
tea can be brewed.
Tiles were first made in England in .1s.s
and were taxed in I7S4.
One pound OF cotton has yielded as much
as 4570 miles OF thread.
Thimbles appear TO have been known by
the Romans, as some were found at Her
culaneum.
Casting lots was originally employed in
the division OF the land OF Canaan in lI4i
b. c.
scales for weighing diamonds are 50 ac-
curstely poised that an eyelash will turn
the balance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
Bedlann

Bedlam is q corruption of Bethlehem. the
name OF an insane. asylum in St Georges
Fields, London. II was originally located
in Bishopsgate Street without. where II
Was founded in l246.
In early times its management was de-
plorable, the patients being exhibited in
public like wild beasts in cages. at so much
per head, the spectators making sport Of
them.
The funds Of the hospital being insult
fient partially convalescent patients, with
badges fastened TO their arms, were sent
out to beg, and were known as ''FOm-o'-
Bedlams'' OF "Bedlam beggars." Edgar. in
Shskespeare's King Lear" assumes the
character OF one Of these
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23


and three Insignificant pieces OF bark flew
off
lie stopped and examined the axe blade.
perceiving as he did 50 that the three old
ladies next door were watching him
through the drawn curtains Of their parlor
windows and that other-rnore candid
neighbors had come out Of the front
porches TO sec the show.
once more ne grasped his trusty axe
firmly in his hands and with the air q
one slamniug out three-bagger, swung
IL high In the air.
And then the old ladies' next door heard
sornething-heard regular lsnguage-blue
with pain. sizzling with explosives such as
had never penetrated the dim twilight Of
their lives before.
FOR in some unexplained manner the
handle Of the axe had slipped and grszed
one OF the Commuters fingers.
The implement dropped from his be-
numbed hands and assisted by his tremu-
lousy sympathetic spouse he Hmped pain
fully into the house.
As the injury was TO the finger. there
was no particular reason for his hmping
but it made him feel better.
Half an hour later. soothed, coddled.
bandaged and once more installed in state
upon the porch he gazed soTrowfuily at
the finger, which still contrived TO pain a
little.
1T looks to me as II that hand would be
out Of commission the rest Of my vRca-
ton" he said In a tone that rang half
sad half glad.
Won't that be grand his wife
thoughtlessly babbled- You won't have
to do any work, and William viii cut
down the trees"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

Dear said the Hopeful Housewife one
Monday morning. Il want william to dig
another flower bed. Ny chrysanthemums
are Fu1h to- crowded. They must be
wait a few DAYS and I'll do 81 Tor
ID the Confirmed Commuter answered
hdrsIry Ny vacation begins Thursday.
7 need O lot Of physical exercise and I In
tend 10 devote my holidays q fixing things
Up around the place. You can tell William
whom he comes around this evening that
we won't need him for the next two
week. that I intend 20 do all the work
about the garden myself
"Oh no" his wife protested. 7 can't do
that I've been trytng 10 get him to chop
down that dead elm tree all summer and
he has agreed 20 come a week from
Wcnesdav-'
..,Bat Z intend 20 chop that tree mvself'
the Conmuter interrupted. "That'n be
just tire thing for me-"
His rnfHd formed "a cornplacent Hcture Of
the gout company o. iLustrious wo3dchur-
perv--Csearge washington Bismarck. Glad
stone Lincoln. ct ai-with whcr- In spirit
at least be was 500 shortly 90 be Joined.
VII chop 20 down and saw il up into
kidding wood Tor next winter" he added
enthusiasucali~. ''Thatu save the price Of
couple OF loads OF wood. anyway"
H.ss VIE suEcd that slow singular
wifely szalle-subus incredulous. benign.
cryptic
AL right. dear she asquiesced or
course Ia rather have YOU do it. because
In that case lt win be done well
During the course OF the we-k-tEat lag
gins. interminable week before vacation
dino other casualties u both The house
and garden occurred. and invariably she
Confirmed Coumdtcr assumed personal
responsibility FOR '.hcfr repair
six whole days OF his vacation had
slipped away before the accusing voice Of
the Family Conscience spoke as follows.
u suppose It's too warm TO chop down
he Elm tree today
Too Nyarru.. should say not stouty
answered the Commuter II wonder what
William did with the axe"
did not. stir from the reclining chair
on gree piazza as he spoke. but his wife
RI rristly.
, .H find it for you. she said, and
skipped blithely into the house.
OK. course. you don expect me 10 chop
down . tree with my best trousers" the
Coramuter grumhled.
No dsar-with an axe- his wife an
swered sFscetly.
But tbs Commute- gained by his protest
va9le quarter OF an hour. which he de-
~ 10 dOnning negiige shirt and
lisreputaole fishing outfit
I'D Al last. axe in hand. he stood before
~ lated tree.
IL swung at I, once, twice. three times
n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

not act. There WAS no secrecy about their
performance. They spraWled. And the men
all looked. She seemed 20 take the glances
as general tribute to her good looks. But
they were not. They were critically IN
fattering observations Of her extraordinary
awkward and coarse appearance.
And sometimes the sprawl Il up-an-down-
ward. Just 10 look along a club house
veranda it would be easy to draw the con-
clusion that q company OF hosiery adver-
Using models were displaying their wares.
On one might even think that the girls
were playing some new kind OF a kings ex-
game with their legs instead OF their. fin
gers. But no. They are just nice girls en-
gagged IN the nOt-nice performance OF
sprawling.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
Mr.. Luck and Mr.. Wu'k

! wuz settin' by NAH winder
Wen oh. nah laws a msssyl
Young histah Luck went strOllin' BY.
A-lookin peart an sassy
he cyurls wuz slick. he teef vuz wife,
He laf a. me, above him;
Look lax de wuznt airy one,
But des erbleedEe ter love him.
Den bimeby. MistAh wu'k go by.
Des lax he in a hurry.
An he ain waste no looks on me.
Case pears lax Mistah Wuk an me,
But dat ain mex me worry,
We ain s-gwins ter bit. IL;
he ain no mo an gin ter play,
Befo' he hab ter quit II.
Mex time 7 see young Mistah Luck.
He settin IN de guttah;
Whites Aistah Wu'k went Whizzin' By,
A-ridtn' in he autah.
An / ain tex no notice oh
Dat gent, wid cyurls ambrosAl:
halter run phone Mistah Wu'k
Dat done 'cept his 'posal
Pauline Camp in Independent
Night is the moth Of councils.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
The Forgotten Grand Duke Nicholas

grand dukes may wed only prineesses OF
the blood. Informed Of Grand Duke
Nicholas second defiance Of his autocratic
power, the cars anger knew no bonds He
wound up by banishing the recalcitrant
member Of the family TO the wilds OF Turk
estan, this time making il definite exile
The grand dukes life only could ter
inmate II.
From that day TO this little has been
known OF the grand duke and less has been
heard Of him. Alexander III issued an
order that his name be stricken from the
family soil and never again spoken in his
court or presence. The Russian public
soon fOrgets even grand dukes, it appears.
for Nicholas and his wife had not long been
in far Turkestain until they were as dead
to all but those living in the place Of ban
shment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
Limoges Hair Fair

The annual hair fair Of Limoges was
held late in June this year. For three days
dealers from Paris and Berlin, from Italy
and many other countries, weighed and
baTgained for the variously shaded plaits
offered for sale. The white and then the
reddish brown shades brought the highest
prices. from SZ5.s6 TO s3-S q pound. One
Paris house along bought over 1S pounds
OF hair at from 81 TO 81 a pound, the
average all round price.
As nevidence Of the extent Of the
business done 1t Is stated that ,7S0 pounds
OF hair was sold At the highest price.
$40 a pound or over $500. Prices this
year showed q decrease compared with last
year Of At least - per cent Present modes
do not call for additional locks 10 grace
fair heads crowned by or buried IN the
latest headgear.
London gambling houses were licensed
in lao.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
Plans for Building of Hundred Stories

10000 Iineal feet Of sx4-inch spruce sleep
ers, 100000 feet of pins-bosrds for floor
covering, 6soe windows. $500 square feet
Of glass and $4,000 pounds of window.
weights The building would have a rent
able area Of i ,sca0ea sauare'feet = 80
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

II you dream Of falling and are awak-
ened by the fancied jar Of landing it is a
sign you are going TO be ILL., II you awake
while still in midair you will continue in
good health.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

structed for the use OF the blind, was ex-
hibited at the Paris exhibition in 1855.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
WEDNESDAY.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

London gambling houses were licensed
in lao.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23
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How to Train a Wife

Dear" ssid the Hopeful Housewife one
Monday morning. Il want william to dig
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-23

Calico invented thermometer before
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28
A Self supporting Summer Outing.


An all-summer outing for the boys
of settlement clubs, one which pro-
vides for large number under al
most ideal conditions and pays It's
way-this would seem like the beau
tiful empty dream of an irresponsible
hour. "Yet this writes Charles F.,
Ernst in THE Survey, "is what may
fairly outline going enterprise
just closing its fifth season. The
South End House has since 1907 pro-
vided and directed the caddy force
for the golf links at the two great
hotels at Breton Woods, in the broad
valley at the base of Mt. Washing
ton. For two years, the colony was
under the direction OF John p. Whit
man; since then the writer has had
charge. That this service is appre-
clated on it's business side is shown
by the fact that 1t is referred to in
the circulars both of the Breton
Woods hotels and of the Boston and
Maine Railroad
"The caddy service was formerly
by boys from the neighboring towns
in New Hampshire, supplemented oc-
casiOnally by recruits from the city.
The total lack of organization and
supervision under this system left
the caddles practically free to do as
they pleased, and they were not only
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28
A Birthday Surnrise.

One of the pleasant occasions of the
week was the birthday surprise party
given to John G. Wells at his home,
Eighteenth and Ferry streets, ,Wednes-
day evening, October 25, by thirty of
his friends and relatives. Among the
guests who greatly enjoyed the even
ing was Mr., Wells father, who is 80
years old. The host was taken by
surprise, but soon made them well
come. A fine program was rendered
games INDUCED in, and last but not
least dainty refreshments were served
and time came all too soon to bid
the host and his wife good night,
after a pleasant evening well enjoyed
by all
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Salem Heights Thursday, October 26.
The day was perfect and about 80
of the members and visitors were
present. A quilt was in progress and
other sewing. A very fine dinner was
served at noon, and then the visitors
enjoyed the grand view from Salem
Heights. Some of. the later arrivals
from the east declaring they never
saw such grand sight as Mt. Hood
and Jefferson, which were plainly
visible. After more work the men,
bers left for home, all voting Mrs.
Thompson a delightful hostess.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

irregular in their work but were freL
quently dlsorderly. The need of eff
cient service led the hotel manage
ment to seek cooperation with some
organization capable of supplying
discipline and supervision. The
South End House was interested In
supplying vacations to city boys, and
out Of this Joint need came the
Breton Woods Caddies."
THE plan has been successful be-
Yond hopes. The hotel has secured a
body of well trained boys under
careful supervision. The boys-to
the number of go or 10 each season
are benefited by two solid months
Of good air, good food, wholesome
companlonshlp, and something real to
do, which are the best possible ele-
ments in the vacation of any normal
boy. Caddying is practically free
from danger and exposure; the hours
are short; the work, while sufficient
ly taxing, is well within the strength
of the boys"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Entertained Sedgwlck Corps.
The members Of Sedgwick w. r. c..
enjoyed the hospitality OF Mrs. Maria
Thompson at her beautiful home in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

gift to the president of the corps, and
Mrs. Glover complimented her rival
captain very prettily with a bunch of
the bright red carnations, the color
chosen by her team. At this same
meeting, as a birthday surprise. Mrs.
Fishburn was showered with postal
cards and flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Brodie will
entertain the November meeting of
the Orange Club at their residence.
4S0 South Fourteenth street.
The members of Loyal Woman's
class in First Methodist church were
delightfully."- entertained with tea
last week Thursday by Mrs. d. d
Olmsted in her home at 245 Union
street Bouquets of cut flowers form ed
the mode of decorating. Very dainty
refreshments mere served. This class
for Bible study was organized a year
ago and already numbers one hundred
and ninety members of which num-
Der siXty-five were Mrs. Olmsted's
guests.
Oh hNAN NhOhhag evening IENGH-
ton will be given for the Loyal Men
of the church by the woman's class.
A pretty home wedding was solemn
lied on the twenty-first of October,
at seven-thirty o'clock in the even
ing at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Haines, TAG Highland avenue,
when Miss Hulda Colvin and Mr. Del
bert NJ. Ruggles were united in mar
riage, Reverend Davis Errett, of
First Christian church, reading the
lines of the ring service, During
the ceremony Mr.. Frank Churchill
played Lohengrin wedding march
and at its close the Mendelssohn
march, while congratulations were
given. The rooms were artistlcally
decorated with cut flowers and au-
tumn leaves, The bride was charm
ing in dainty gown of white, with
French embroidery and carried an
arm bouquet of white carnation.
She was unattended. Guests who
witnessed the ceremony in company
with a few relatives, were Mrs. Da-
Wis Errett, Mr.. and Mrs Arnold
Griesel of Portland, Miss Hattie
Cook, Miss Mabel Haight. Mrs
Griesel is a sister of the bride. Very
dainty refreshments were served
during the evening.
There were many beautiful gifts of
silver and cut glass The young
couple left immediately for a south
ern wedding trip and upon their re-
turn are expecting to reside in Salem
for short time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

1t doesn't require an axe to cut an
acquaintance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Last Saturday at the regular meet
ing OF the Woman's Relief corps dainty
gold pins were presented to the cap
tains of the two contesting teams,
Mrs. Glover and Miss Follrich. A
bouquet OF red carnations was honor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Joy reigned supreme last Monday
afternoon when in response to invi-
tations from FLORENCE Elgin, a mer-
ry crowd of girls assembled at her
home to celebate her eighth birth
day After round of games and
music, all we're seated at the long
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

The American Yeomen gave a merry
Halloween party last Saturday night
in their halls. During the evening
twelve young women presented
comic dance in costume, with brooms
turned into temporary ghosts. Heart
lily enjoyed by the large crowd was
a most appropriate luncheon OF pump
kin pie, apples and cider.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

With sincereSt wish for happiness
and prosperity, from a host of Salem
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Rich
mond Matthew'S departed last Mon
day evening for their future home in
Berkeley, Calf Ornia,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Miss Blanche White enjoyed happy
surprise last Thursday evening, when
a few young friends gathered in her
home, 6S3 North Front street, to help
celebrate her eighteenth birthday
There was entertainment of games
and music with refreshments round
ing out the evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Knighton
are entertaining for over Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick A. Nitchy
who motored from Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Next Tuesday evening the Pythian
Sisters are entertaining the knights
with a Halloween party, in their
lodge room
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-10-28

Mrs. James Walton of Tillamook is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and