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Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

When the work Of tearing down the
old high school building was started
about a year ago, wrote a short article,
time, recalling some Incidents in con-
nection with 1t that / thought might be
Of interest to the thousands of boys and
girls who had recited their lessons within
its walls. assumed that I had a more
intimate relation to the old school build
ing than most of our high school gradu-
ates for the reason that am one of the
few who received a complete public
school education-from the first class
through all the grades down to the final
commencement-an the same structure
without attending for single day IN any
other school. That article must have at
tracted little more attention than usual,
for quite a number Of friends and ac-
quaintances spoke to me about it. and
expressed the wish that / might write
more OF my personal recollections and
observations during my school days here,
and to these requests I gave qualified
response that would try to do so.
1t Is Just twenty-five years this month
since I was graduated from the Omaha
High school, along with my associates,
who were known as "the class of 1851
and the turning OF this quarter century
anniversary, together with tho replace
ment with our fine high school building
Of the old building. of which we were
for many years so proud, furnishes an
excuse. as well as an occasion, to tell
something about the old-time teachers
and the old-time school days.
As every one at all familiar with
omaha's history. of course knows. the
campus on which the high school has
been erected. was laid out In the original
town site when Omaha was staked off
on the virgin prairie months In the ad-
vance Of the advent OF It's first perma-
nent white settler, consisted of a tract
embracing four blocks including inter
secting streets, designated as "Capito
square" and approached by a broad av.
cue 120 feet w1de christened Capitol av.
enue." 1t occupied the most slightly 10.
cation In the city on the top Of the mos,
conspicuous hill. destined in the mind
of the municipal architect to be sur.
mounted by a stately structure housing
the official family Of the future common.
wealth of Nebraska. What is more won.
derful than the dream. Is the fact
that the dream came true, and that wher
Omaha became the territorial capital af.
ter fierce legislative fight to secure
the prize. the capitol building rose or
Capitol square where 1t remained de.
spite all efforts Of covetous neighbors
until Nebraska was admitted to the uniof
In 1867. and a new capitol. supposedly
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Ten Years Ago

Ten Years Ago
Mrs. Mary B. Newton, principal of
CASTELAR, street school and census emu
merator for that district, reported to
Secretary Burgess Of the school board
that she had been elected from the home
Of one misinformed mother, who said,
THE names and ages Of my children are
my own business and would thank you
to mind yours"
Sheriff John Power swears in an extra
number of deputies for the different re-
sorts about the city during the summer
months.
It became known that the Young
Woman's Christian association board had
determined to raise $4,000 for new
home. Its 1000 members had far out
grown it's Paxton block quarters.
Miss Lavina Jackson left for Denver
to visit Miss Margaret King.
Mrs. Guy Howard, accompanied by her
son, Otis Howard, and daughter, Miss
Helen, sailed from New York for Europe.
Hugh Kennedy left Omaha for New
York. expecting to proceed to Europe for
the summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Twenty Years Ago

twenty Years ago
The news from Washington that James
G. Blaine, secretary of state had handed
his resignation to President Harrison
created profound interest and confirmed
the belief that Mr.. Blaine would contest
the presidents nomination at Minnea
apolis. Nebraska delegates expressed
their determination to stand by the IN
structions for Harrison. This sentiment
was voiced by L. D. Richards, delegate
at-large of Fremont, who said he deeply
regretted the turn affairs had taken.
George w. Mercer left for visit in
New York
DR.. S. D. Mercer left for Minneapolis
to attend the republican national con-
vention.
Daniel T. Costello Of the Union Pacific
auditors office left for Boston, his old
home, where he expected to visit for
three weeks He was to stop at Wash
ington, D. c., and marry Miss Blanche
c. Ritchie, popular young woman OF
the national capital.
Charles Shireman, head salesman for
Browning. King & Co., fell from motor
car at Sixteenth and Douglas streets and
broke a leg.
The residence of I. Brown, Fortieth and
Chicago streets, was damaged by fire to
the extent of $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
People Talked About

The gripping nature Of the political
game on paragraphers is reflected IN the
absence Of the annual prod on the end
seat hog.
Morgan Shuster, the financier forced
out of Persia by Russian intrigue, has
been commissioned by the City National
bank of New York City to visit South
America and report on opportunities for
American investments there. The City
National represents the Standard Oil mil.
lionss which have grown so great that
other than home fields for investment
must be sought. Mr.. Shuster's selection
for the mission is fine compliment to
his ability.
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Hayward is the man
ager of what Is said to be one of the
largest apple orchards in this country.
The orchard Is situated near Hancock,
N. H., and is owned by Miss Haywards s
father. who managed 1t himself until a
ness, the work fell to his daughter The
farm comprises 1000 acres and there are
upward of 1000 trees in the orchard. In
addition to her orchard Miss Hayward
keeps from 5000 to 5000 hens.
The late king Of Denmark was g
youngster in spirit when boys were about
him. Once he encountered brigade of
little school boys crying. How now,
what's the matter?" inquired the king
The kids. not knowing the king, COM
planned that the schoolmaster was too
fond of beating them. King Frederick in
vestigated. found that 1t was so. ami
after retiring the schoolmaster, saw 20
It that the boys had half-holiday. It
is not surprising that the youngsters
were enthusiastic admirers.
A Frenchman standing up under a
name Of six sections wants to run no
tel IN Troy, N. Y, where men ard
women can go and joyfully commit sui
eide" He would call the jumping-off
place Paradise Found" Why the en-
terprise was projected 5000 miles from
| home the Frenchman does not explain.
Doubtless he sees d chance for compet-
ing successfully with the various grades
OF high and low chokers for which Troy
IL justly famous.
Colonel John p. Irish Of Iowa and CAL
ifornia Is down in washington viewing
the new kinks in the political game. but
painfully silent on the situation. .T am
only plain farmer from California" he
observed in response to reporters outs
Ever since the crime Of 'es. when the
Jacksonian club OF Omaha condemned
him as goldbug hereto. John P's voice
has grown more and more subdued. and
the periods that thrilled the patriots IN
former days are now hurled with de-
structive force at potato bugs. San Joss
scale and other insectivorous pie-bitess.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Array Bill and the Vets.

Army Bill and the Vets.
There Is nothing to justify the impress
sion which prevails in some quarters that
President Taft will veto the army appro.
pfation bill. In the first place. there is
little or nothing in the bill which would
justify such an extreme measure on the
part Of the chief executive. In the next
place. Mr.. Taft does not take. and has
never taken, such lively interest in
military affairs as to lead one to sup
pose. for a moment. that the bill in the
shape In which 1t is agreed upon would
lead to any mark of disapproval on his
part. From the first Mr.. Taft has had
only casual concern for the army It's
affairs. or Its personnel. In the days
when he was In the Philippines, through
his career as secretary Of war, and since
he has been in the White House his in.
terest in the military establishment has
been perfunctory. This has not changed
on account of anything which has hap
pened in the last year in the War de
partment. Indeed, there have been some
occurrences in that department which
have led Mr.. Taft to believe that hs
should have more concern for depart
mental administration. This has beer
because members Of congress have been
to him with complaints and suggestions
such as the detachment from duty here
OF the present chief of staff and the sug.
gestion that he appoint successor tc
Mr.. Stimson, the secretary of war. But
when 1t comes to vetoing the army bill
Mr.. Taft has had no suggestions from al
authoritative source on that subject. TIL,
leaders In congress who have talked witt
him about the army bill have made nc
such recommendation, and the unwisdon
Of such proceeding, added to the re-
sponsibiiity for exercising the power oI
veto, impresses all those who know tn.
situation for what It is and who are no
gossiping on their dense ignorance Of tbs
actual conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
American Educators Abroad.

Some years ago an American, a
graduate Of small western college.
went to Chile and established an
American institution, which today
ranks as one OF the leading American
schools in all South America. Such
signal success has It achieved that
the Bolivian government once invited
Its founder to become director Of
education In that republic and re-
establish II on o new basis. But the
American, unwilling to lay down his
work in Chile. declined. Now he is
on a tour OF Europe and will soon
be In America to make thorough
first-hand inspection Of schools and
systems OF education In these coun-
tries under a commission from the
government of Chile. where he will
undertake to introduce the best meth
ods in rehabilitation Of Chiles edu-
cdtiondl Systcm.
American civilization spreads rap
idly and surely through American
education, Here is wide field for
valuable service. a world-service for
young Americans with high aspira-
tions. This man in Chile is only one
of great number who have made
good in other lands. where they are
planting American institutions. These
educators are no less missionaries OF
light than those who go forth under
the commission OF the church. And
If commerce must be related to edu-
cation and religion, the point Of con-
tact Is easy to find here.
|
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

The Omaha minister who had the
good sense and courage to declare
that the church 10 no censorious body
of saints. will probably hear from
that brother or two who has always
preached the heretical opposite OF
that. and set the church back by SO
doing.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
SUNNY GEMS.

What are you cry.n: about. Wine
lone of TIL boys called me teacner
pet' an / went an told her an she licked
me to prove I wasn't. Cleveland Plain
Dealer. t-
Don't you think it was queer aoou,
the woman who wanted TO be nvorceo
because her husband was so perfect!
Nothing strange about 1t. HOW couio
any reasonable woman live with man
| who never gave her any excuse 10 1lnu
| fault with him?"-Baltimore American.
He's the most patient man ever
knew"
| That so7'
Yes, he can even herd a bunch OF peo-
pie together to have group picture taken
without losing his temper. detroit Free
Press.
Wigwag-That girl you were with in the
Cafe de Swift last night seemed very
magnetic.
| Guzzler-By love, Maybe that accounts
| for the fact that haven't seen my watch
since.-Philadelphia Record.
"Mr. Southpaw," inqull e6 the shoe clerk
boarder, 'how 10 your wingT
| Pretty good" answered the base ball
boarder
wouldn't It injure 1t to exert it a
| trifle?'
Il think not"
Then viii you please pass the butter?0
kansas City Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

A farewell banquet was recently
given to- q departing citizen oi
Omaha, at which the participants
actually attended In ordinary bust.
ness clothes. Oh, isn't 1t awful
Clementina!
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Press dispatches on the Iowa
primary election Of governor, sena-
tor. congressman and other state Of
ficers. said: Little interest Is being
shown in the congregational situa-
tion," Why, is the congressional sit
uation not Of enough Importance to
interest the voters
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

II Is to be hoped that before put
ting into effect that edict requiring
folks who want to swim in Carter
lake to wear bathing suits, the
authorities in charge Of our parks
will tats expert advice as to what
viii satisfy the demands Of polite
socisty In onr swell set-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Was II n Mistakes .
81 Is,,is Repuhlic

Attorney General wickersham Is OF
the opinion that the Southern Pacific
officials who grabbed six thousand acres
Of oil property under a grant Of agri-
cultural land would not have iabored
under the same mistake when they got
ready to sell
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Nebraska's automobile law says
drivers must come to full stop at
corners where street cays are taking
on or unloading passengers. A full
stop is q complete cessation of for
ward motion.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Il. Bryan says Roosevelt v

Mr.. Bryan says Roosevelt will be
nominated and could be defeated by
q progressive democrat. CLARK and
Wilson are progressive democrats, 2
he adds. An, don't beat about the
bush. Mr.. Bryan. We know who the
real progressive democrat is.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Thieves In st. Louis are no
respecter OF persons. One filched
q preachers watch the other day on
q street car and left him no way to
tell when to terminate his sermon.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Now II the other members of the
Wster board who are to go to a
meeting Of water experts at Louis
Vile at city expense could take In a
few undertakers' or candymakers'
conventions enroute.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
APRIL CIRCULATION.
50,lO9

state Of Nebraska, County Of Douglas IS.
Dwight williams, circulating manaser
Of The Bee Publishing company, being
duty sworn, says that the average daily
ejaculation for the month OF April, lSlz,
was N.I0o. DWIGHT WILLIAMS
Circulation Manager.
gubscrfbed in my presence and sworn
Il, before me- this I'd day Of May, 1912.
fSeal.l ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Kentucky state politics occupies
80 much Of Colonel Watterson's time
that he has little left for the demo-
cratic national fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

II goes without saying that Ma
dero has things well in hand In Mex
leo. but Americans continue TO flee
for their safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

II reports that come to US are we'll
founded, some OF our retail liquor
dealers seem to be eager to have
their licenses revoked.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Hope Of Peace shattered.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The fact that the kaiser Is now buy
Ing his wife's hats is taken to indicate
peace in Europe. But were an ordinary
man TO Insist ON buying his wife's hats
It would Indicate anything except peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
CURRENT GOSSIP OF THE ARMY
Gathered by the Army and Navy Register

ton q Of the act of February 2. 1901
This Is gain for the line, Of course, and
is fair In that 1T places the general staff
on the same footing respecting Its de-
tailed personnel as are other staff
branches OF the army.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

We are getting ready to chip In
on that s5O,ooo.ooo loan to China,
So you need not come around this
month with your bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Those eight American battleships
at Key West are flying Monroe
doctrine colors.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Everybody is now for q safe and
sane Fourth.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee mailed to them. Address
win be changed as often m re-
Questeds
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

And In the meantime our bali team
set peg in its line of losses.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

The best description of crop pros
poets in Nebraska is that they are
like taking candy from a baby.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04


Considerable discussion has prevailed
among the experts In regard to a change
in the color Of the olive-drab cotton cloth
ing. An impression has prevailed that
there would be a return to the khaki or
yellow color. There Is no such intention
on the part Of the military authorities;
indeed, the policy Is quite to the con-
trary and the secretary Of war has In
sued Instructions during the last week
that there shall be no change In the color
Of the olive-drab uniform for the next
five years It Is evidently assumed that
these instructions will be observed by
any successor OF the present incumbent
there may be In the period named. This
action has been taken In the interest Of
manufacturers who may now proceed on
the assurance Of the War department
that there will be no change affecting
their interests as bidders for government
contracts.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

A Chicago woman buys her hats
BY the weight. Her husband doubt
less feels the burden just as heavy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

New York hotels and cafes are
waiting on their walters.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Haste ID often we'll, but goal
worth reaching will stand delibera-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Gavels for 1912 national conven.
tions must be OF durable material.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

Rough Road to Reform.
The proposed abandonment Of certain
army posts and navy yards has been in
definitely postponed. The strength of
the localities affected by such proposal
has been shown this week In the action
taken on the army and navy appropria-
tion bills. The War department recon-
mended the abandonment and sale Of a
number Of military reservations which
were held useless for army purposes.
fThe house agreed to incorporate an
amendment In the army bill eliminating
all items OF appropriation for such navy
yards. When the bill was reported to the
senate this feature was striken out by SEN
ate amendment The result in conference
has been the appointment Of commits
sion to investigate the entire subjec.
and report to congress comprehensive
policy with relation to the establishment
Of army posts. as well as to pass on the
necessity for the abandonment Of any Of
the present posts.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Generai staff Reduction.

General Staff Reduction.
With the reduction In the members of
the general staff OF the War department
by one general officer. one colonel, two
lieutenant colonies. four majors and ten
captains, the line obtains the services OF
those officers at once. since the provi-
sion In the army appropriation bill tn
that particular takes effect hereafter
as It was originally intended to be the
case with the legislation prescribing tn,
qualifications Of an officer to be eligible
to detail as chief of staff This means
that seventeen officers below the grade
OF the general officer are added or re
turned to the line for duty. being released
from general staff duty. while the twen-
ty-five remaining as the personnel Of the
general staff corps will have the status
of other officers who have been detailed
for duty from the army at large to the
staff. Their places In the line with hs
filled in the manner prescribed BY sec
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04

CORRESPONDENCE !.
Communication relating to news and
editorial matter should be addressed
Omaha Rea Editorial Department.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-04
Army Health order.

Army Health Order.
A general order will be issued from
the War department In few days en-
joining upon officers serving with troops
to do their utmost TO encourage physical
recreation and to supply opportunities
for cleanly social and interesting mental
occupations for the men In their COM
mand: to take advantage OF favorable
opportunities to point out. particularly
to the younger men, the inevitable misery
and distress which follow upon intemper-
ance and moral uncleanliness. Although
the chief obligation and responsibility for
the Instruction of soldiers In these mat
ters rests upon company officers. the
medical officers are expected TO impart
by occasional lectures and other instruc-
ton useful information on hygiene. etc.
Provision has now been made for genera.
prophylactic treatment. Any soldier who
falls to comply with the Instruction.. II
found to be suffering from venereal af
lection. will be brought to trial by court
martial for neglect Of duty. Detailed in,
structions are given In the general order
for the observation and treatment Of en-
listed men.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-08-09
LADIES REMEMBER

10 remove ink spot, cover with ilI
.ow before sending 20 'bc laundry. Thu,
can bee used uu coIorci material, where
lemon and salt cannot.
II You heat q lemon thoroughly hr
fore squeezing H., nearly VIE" ~ much
uicr viii bee obtained, 20, otherwise
would Dee the casc-a hit of economy
easily put into practice,
Instead Of Smelling peas, throw them
pod, and all, into a kettle Of boiling
water, after washing aud distirdiup
nIl spoiled ones. When they are don,
the pods viii rise 10 the surface, Will,
the peas viii stay at the bottom Of %,
kettle. Peas cooked in this manner
have q fine flavor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-08-09
HALI-WHLIAMS

On July 81. 1912, Miss Clara Hall, Of
Montoya and W. A. Williams OF Mon.
'oya, were married in Tucumcari, by
!. d. Cutlip.
This young couple stole a march on
their many friends in Montova and
have KEEP, their marriage a secret. but
now that il is known, they will doubt
less hear something like a noise. -
The bride il the daughter of Mrs.
Mary Hall. who resides near Montoya,
and is a young lady Of refinement and
culture. a christian and will make a
splendid help.mate.
The groom Is a prosperous farmer.
energetic and Of sterling worth. Al
ioin 10 congratulations.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-08-09
TEN LAWS OF HEREDITY

j. The child tend, 20 uaor' ..ort
attribute Of parents,
o. Contradictory attribute, oaun.'
Doe inherited from both parents.
Be- Tine chilli may inherit 'hc a''r.
hm'o, Of either parent solely.
g. T. may inherit the qaali'.o, 90
one parent boo some rr.rra', and ,t .uy
other in other RESPECTS.
. II may inherit the father a'.
tributes for one period OF existence.
and of 'hc mother for another.
g. some attribute, have 'hr ua..
~ IT proficiency OF the 'rudon., o.,
push aside or ovcrruIc other a'tgIhu.r,
T.. Attributes which are similar iu
both parents, tend 10 become prcpo'ont
giving rise 20 conyergrnt OF cumula.
tive hcredity.
5. Attributes may bee transmitted n
latent form from one generation 90 an.
other, 20 another in q third or fourth
" "a still more remote generation q
phenomenon termed rcyersiou.
., Attributes tend 20 appear lu 90,
progeny about the same time Of III,
in which they became manifest ia %,
parents.
lO, Attributes of the father tend {,
be inherited by the sons, aud Of tb,
mother by the daughters,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-08-09
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4 JORDAN NEWS =


The Eureka Plains singing conv"u.
tion met at the Jordan school house
on the first sunday, and q large crowd
was present. \ sumptious dinner was
spread AZ the noon hour and everybody
enjoyed Themselves 20 the fullest cN
tent. The convention will meet ~
Norton. the first Sunday in Septemhor
Charlie S%triuger and family, Of Flee
ira. Texas. are now ~ Jordan. Mrs.
S'ringer is a daughter Of Mr., and Mrs.
". >. Jordan and formerly resided a.
this place. Mrs. S'ringer viii make
proof on her homestead near Jordan !u
Il short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rome Hicks made a
"trip 20 Tucumcari last week.
Mrs. West Akin is home again, after
a ,hor, stay IN Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Jordan made d
trip TO the civ Of Tucumcari last weel
r. g. Whiseuhun, has returned from
he Kansas harvest fields.
There are two 'hreshers in our neigh
/ bOrhuod.
some of the broom corn viii do :,
pun in a week or 10 days,
Jim Underwood j. nome again
Miss Ethel Gospcr s visiting he
sister. Mr.. VIII Underwood OF Jordan
\ good many people from House ~
tended the singing convention,
f.. T.. Hall and Mr.. Burlington, O
Tunumcarl were AZ Jordan sunday.
Walter Frecl.nes has been spendin.
a few DAYS on his claim near Jordan
Mr.. Bryan called on Mrs. II. c., Gree