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Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
HOW EDITORS SEE THINGS.

St Louis Pcst-Dispstch: IL they vote
for the colonel it is the voice Of the poo
pie: but il they vote for Taft 1t is that
brutal steam roller.
Sioux City Journal: While Bryan is in
vadihg Ohio. Harmon will be putting in
a few OF his best ticks in Nebraska, 1t
would be hardly appropriate to describe
II as AN exchange of pulpits."
Houston Post: BY triGmphsntly re-
electing Jeff Davis. Arkansas hurls back
the vile insinuation that her senator had
been seen wearing a collar in Washing
ton or that he used a china cuspidor in
stead OF the old fashioned box with saw
dust
st. Paul Dispatch: Bryan has been
waiting for twelve years 10 express his
opinion Of Judson Harmon. The fact
that every one knows what that opinion
Is makes no difference in the urgent
necessity that Mr.. Bryan shall relieve
his mind In the place where Il wi d.
Mr.. Harmon the least good.
Springfield Republican: One OF the
amazing things about the colonel In view
Of the readiness with which he utters
Wholesale denunciations Of the veracity
Of those who oppose him. Is h $ readiness
TO seize hold Of any wild rumor and at
tribute the sanetity of absolute truth TO
1t II 1t happens TO suit his side of the
case. Recently he quoted Congressn' IN
Daniel J. Iiordan as saying that the
recent republican primaries in New York
were more "barefaced violation OF law
and decency' than was ever dared by
Tammany hail in days Of more corrupt
politics. Congressman Riordan declares
that he said nothing of the sort
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
River Traffic and Floods.


II the Mississippi river had been
Improved az a highway Of commerce
and kept in constant use, II very
likely would not have overrun Its
banks. spreading devastation and dis
tress over tho adjoining low lands.
These floods are incidentally one OF
the results OF abandoning the river
for navigation. Had the Mississippi
been continued as II once was a
rain artery OF transportation. OF
course, II would have paid to build
higher and better levees through
which the flood waters would not
hrcak. Without this large use OF
the river. the commercial incentive
is not there and hence. the effect OF
inattention. A railroad partially
abandoned by traffic would quickly
fall into decay and deterioration 30
that II would soon be totally unsafe
to rur a train over Il,
Since millions OF dollars In prop
erty and many human lives have
been swept away by the rampagins
waters, the cry goes down the great
stream for secure Notifications along
the banks and the national govern
ment, at the presidents direction. Is
the first to lend helping hand.
Higher and better levees. undoubt-
eddy. Will como. but they win not be
as we'll maintained without active use
OF the river as a highway Of com
meree.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
lkokins Backward
(lhisDsyy iH0maha
r COMPILED FPohi BEE PILES
Thirty Years Ago
LED Fpohs BEE PILES
April 10.

Thirty Years Ago
AT =. JOseph's hospital fair everything
is going with a rush. Different tables
are in charge OF Mrs. n Kennedy. Mrs
7. J. FitzmorTls ard Mrs. J. :. Daily Tor
the Unioa Catholic Library association;
Father Glaubs.. Mrs. Joe FrenEer, Mrs
n. Wagner. Mrs. Bscher. Mrs. "a. Rauf-
man. Mrs karbach. Mrs G. Rosters
and the Misses J. and a. Herrold for the
German Catholic church: Mrs. Nulcahy
and the Misses Mary Thompson. Mary
and Ella Creighton. Mrs Murphy. Mrs.
C. Gallagher. Misses Adelia and MoIlie
Healon for the Alter society; Miss Lizzie
Murphy assisted By Mrs. J. A. McShsnc.
hrt. +. Nash. Mary and Kittie Quinn
fer the Sacred Heart academy: Mis-.
Henry Dohahue. Mrs. Mcclure, Mrs.
eauaty and Miss McDermOtt for the
Poly Family church: Mrs. Marks. Airs.
Nelio and Miss Flynn in charge of the
Parish table.
The last regular meeting Of the old city
council canyasscd and announced the
vote q the recent election. On the
treasareship. TO which William sexsauer
had been elected. the president declared
no vacancy existed
The Ninth street bridge over south
OMAHA creek mas tumbled in at one end.
and the walk for pedestrians Is barr
csdcd.
A special meeting Of the b. q NJ. base
hall club elected Geroge J. sternsdorf to
the position Of property man to the or.
gAniIation.
Miss Aliwyne Heynold. the celebrated
German aeiTtss. Is in the city en- route
to san Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
Ten Years Ago

Ten Years Ago
Mrs. Sarah A. Reeves, who had lived at
Florence since issa died at the age Of IS
She was survived by three children, Mrs.
Louise cowIes. Mrs. Fannie Mattox and
Mrs Salome Grehe
Wesley Horne and MISS Fannie Farmer
procured license TO we'd.
Mrs John Dopson. boa North Sixteenth
street. was severely burned about the
hands and arms AT her home On the result
Of the explosion OF a gasoline stove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. Burdette OF Los
Angeles were at the Willard.
Among the largest society functions Of
the week was q six-handed euchre party
given by Mrs. George Barker and Mrs.
Charles Martin, which about sixty women
attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Nicholson enter
tanned a class Of young women Of the
seward Street Methodist church In the
evening at their home. 1924 North TWEEN
ty-second street.
Mrs Catherine Leary. wife Of p. II.
Leary. died at the age of 81 at the family
residence. 1910 Clark street
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

One Of the new senators from Arizona
Is already a disappointment Mr.. Ash,
hurst Is described as Chesterfieldisn in
manner and appearance. Instead Of enter
ms the senate chamber with a whoo;,.
firms Z pistol with each hand and de-
man6inS that some old teRdeTfoot give
him his seat Mr.. AShhurst made his
debut with as much formally as n Ne
represented the most cultured ceulmon>
vealtn in the east. Thus do cd anu
cherished Preposssssious die Tkere Is
really nc reason why an Ar.z0ns man
OF enough prominence TO BE chosen
United States senator should not he quite
as agreeable and well bred as some OF
his Colleagues from tss older states
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
A HamiIiatias spectacle.
Baltimore American

Abuse is an argument which never APP
peals TO the American people. and the
abuse Of President Taft by Colonel
Roosevelt is go opposed to the square
deal, which the colonel himself 50 Wig
orously advocated. that the attack Is
likely 10 make him more enemies than
friends. Ard the effect viii be the mere
marked IN eontras. to the dignined way
In which the president has met abuse and
charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
Twenty Years Ago


E. ", Ball. who resided at 1919 North
Ninetesnth street. was found dead in
he'd at a hospital. death being due too
heart disease.
Your money or your me- said a
highwaymsR about midnight to p. L.
Ciinch. a Paxton oli,el waiter. and Ciineh
being short on money and having a good
lie. shot his hands into the air and
bade the marsueer 60 as far as he
liked. The bold bandit succeeded in eS-
tracing a perfectly good match from his
victims pockets.
Manager W, J. Burgess OF the Farnam
Street theater. left for Chicago on bust
ness.
Miss Geneva Ingersoll. an Omaha girl,
member Of the Stuart Robson company.
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. George Can
field and family during the oompany's
engagement at the Boyd,
bishop John p. Newman announced the
completion of handbook By himself on
Omaha. which was Tor distribution among
the Delegates to the coming Methodist
conference IN the city. 10 aid them In
approaching the sights Of the city over
which e. r. Harrison would show them.
Mrs. a. Haxiett Of Beatrice was a guest
at the Paxton.
The Right Rev. George worthington.
bishop Of Nebraska, officiated at the
Palm sunday services at Trinity Epis-
copal cathedral
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

The impression that the city pri-
mary now entails more work upon
the election officers than heretofore
Is mistaken. In the last previous
city primary each voter was entitled
to make seventeen crossmarks as
against seven this time. The total
number of votes has been reduced
and not increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Ruef never saw his perfidy quite
as clearly in the open air and bright
sunlight as he has seen II in the
dark. little 6xlO cell. Shut a man
up with himself and his conscience.
II he has one. and the truth is likely
to find It's way out.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

My place is here in Washington. 50
proclaims one of the republican as
pirants fer the United States sena-
torship. Our democratic United
States senator does not think that
applies TO him.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
Freedom of Interstate Trade.

thtidueihJuAa NeNeAN-
IL the latest decision rendered by the
Interstate Commerce commission meets
successfully the tests of the appellate
courts. the states Of the union will
be assured Of the continuation Of free
trade between the states. which lie now
threatened by local rate tariff in
Texas imposed to protect shippers from
outside competition.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Even on their own showtnss boss
Chris Gruenther and Brother-in-L.av
Tommy Allen are wrong when
they say they handled no brewers
money in the Bryan campaign fol
1855. for their o=E published state
ments show substantial contributions
b. brewers and liquor dealers, whose
Bames are therein set forth.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

II our county board would trans
act Its business according to the
same system and rules that govern
other public bodies it would accom-
pliah more. ana DO II with far fewer
personal encounters.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

for the good Of oInaha-not the Danes
alone-he should be elected to the office
Of city commissioner before they take a
step so radical Personally do not be-
lieve he should. Yours for a better
Omaha. 1T. "A DANE.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Canada is said to be thinking
more kindly than It dil of reeiproc-
ity. Probably getting ashamed OF
the bunco game iI fell for"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
Modified Thrills.

htuiaueipnlu IteNuEus
We are not nearly as much thrilled By
knowing that we have the swifteSt
dreadnaught as we would have been by
the ratification OF the treaties that would
have diminished the necessity OF building
such vessels
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
Energy aud Means Wasted.
lndianannlla NewA

More and more must seem to the
textile manufacturers Of New England
that they could have saved much time.
trouble and expense BY voluntarily boost.
ing wages Some time ago instead Of wait
ing until they were compelled TO do 20,
The unpleasant after effects are stll to
come.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

With the long list Of candidates,
the protracted agitation and the
novelty Of p rev experiment. an al
most full vote ought TO have been
pollsd in our city primaries. but 1t
p,ainiy has not been.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

II the colonel campaigns like this
when he is not seeking a nomination,
what would he do II he we're really
4 candidate going after II In earnests
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

This Is no time for Mr.. Alexander Gra-
ham Bell at attempt TO change the SPELL
ms Of the English language. with the
base ball. golf and automobile seasons
just opening. the spelling win have abou,
all n can do to keep up with the sport
Ing page English. as It iS
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Here is report Of a Missourian
who killed himself rather than face
his wife after he dropped a baske.
containing two dozen eggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Az near NJ We can figure out. the
chief grievance of the Mexican rebels
against Madsro is that Madero Is In
office and they are not.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

The Easter hat Is bought. the
fourteen city commissioners are nom
mated. now the only really big irri-
tation in sight Is paying for the Eas-
ter hat.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
BREEZY TRIPLES.

Father ought to have been born a
woman"
Why
HE does the most beautiful fancy work
when he makes his trout flies-"-DetroiI
Free Press.
Lady lat fashi nable halD-Do You know
that ugly gentleman sitting opposite &c
Us.
Partner-That is FAY brother. madam.
Lady TN cUntusionl-Aht I beg you
pardon-I had not noticed the resem-
hiance.-Dundee ADVERTISED
What's the reason voting was SO
Slow
We'll. when a man gets hold Of BAL
lot fourteen feet long. he's liable to hold
up the procession a biz while he reads it
Chicago Post.
A santa Re train ran over a cat
Was the cat on the track asked a
woman passenger Of the conductor.
oh. no." he replied. We chased il
Missourian.
Fair Suffragette-lsnt she q fright:
Why does she do II?
Her Chum-Principle. She swore she
wouldn't wear rat or a corset unit!
Name Smith is elected rresident-Puck.
so we're short on space: What shall
| do with this appendix story
Cut IL out"
And this story OF the man who hanged
himself:-'
Cut him down?'-Bsitimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

After We get our plays censored
BY a board under court supervision.
perhaps the judges will also exprr-
gate our divorce trials for US.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10
MARCH CIRCULATION.
49,508

State OF Nebraska. County o. Douglas, -.
Dwight Willi4Bs, circulation msnasef
OF The Bes Puu.lsh.ng company, BEAM
auly sworn. says that the average daiiy
circulation, less spoiled. unused ana re-
turned cogitg. fog tie north OF Marc,
lsl-. was A,5-S
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manage.
Subscribed in ray presence and sSOrn
10 before me this sth dsy Of Aprii, l1z.
tSea.D RJBEiST mLs1 Islt,
Notary fvBae.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Rest assured that the slate
makers will not be discouraged. but
win be on hand with new set for
the second round.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Not one-tenth so much hubbub az
before about the muddy water that
Gomez out of the fauects. No water
bonds TO vote this spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Mr.. Morgan. Il n rumorei, mar
settle the Turko-ltalian war. Proba-
bly, by buying Tripol.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Governor Wilson no douot finds
the governorship q most convenient
means OF promoting his presidential
ambitions.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Bee matted 60 them. Addres.
viii be changed rs offea as re-
ausstsd. ...
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Senator Cum:nins would doubtless
like TO forget that he had preslden-
tial aspirations.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Well, how nary Of the winners
Gid you piex!
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

There are al least seventy-two dis
appointed zlea II Omaha today.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Wonder why Wllliamrandolph-
hearst prefers Champ Clark for pres
ident?
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Well. the baio ball season viii be
open before they spring another cleo
ton on US. anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

When are NO going to get past the
erusading stage In our public llfeG
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

The serdea rake 10 tho nmali Toys
best frlenG--in tho dead OF winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

Lady (at fashi nable baln-Do You know
that ugly gentleman sitting opposite &c
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-10

PartneT-That is FAY brother. madam.
Lady TN contusionl-Aht I beg youI
pardon-I had not noticed the resem-
hiance.-Dundee Advertiser
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
For County Coroner (COntinued).

4. l.. GOURLEY.
Postoffice address, Clifton, Colo.
Place of residence, Clifton, Colo.
Place Of business, Clifton, Colo.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
For County Surveyor.

JOHN H. WALZL.
Postoffice address. De Beque, Colo.
PLACE OF residence, De Beque. Colo.
Place of business, De Beque, Colo.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
For County Sheriff.
CVote for One)

w. G. STRUTHERS.
Postoffice address, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of residence, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place OF business. Grand Junction,
Colo,
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
For County Assessor.
(Vote for One)

JOHN Il. BROWN.
Postoffice address, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of residence, S11 White ave-
nue., Grand junction, Colo.
Place of business, Court House,
Grand Junction, Colo.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
For County Treasurer.
(Vote for One)


u. w. AuPPERLE.
Postoffice address, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of residence, 502 Grand ave-
nue., Grand Junction, Colo.
Place of business, SIS Main street,
Grand Junction, Colo.
BENTON CANON.
Postoffice address, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of residence, 934 Grand ave-
nue., Grand Junction, Colo.
Place of business, Court House,
Grand Junction, Colo.
i. II. CORNELL.
Postoffice address, Fruita, Colo.
Place of residence, Fruita, Colo.
Place of business, Fruita, Colo.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
X. A. YUNKER.

IL -. Il
Postoffice address, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of residence, 44S Belford ave-
nue., Grand Junction, Colo.
Place of business, 322 Main street,
Grand Junction, Colo.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30
For Constable, Justices Precinct No. z.

Democratic.
Socialist.
Republican.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-30

=. '''f'N y. " NELL.
POstoiIice address, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of residence, 1862 North Sew
enth street, Grand Junction,
Colo.
Place of business, AL Colorado ave
nue., Grand Junction, Colo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14
EnOree Bank Prospers.

Inc Bank of Enoree has mailed to
itS customers and friends statement
OF Its growth within the past two
years, With capital stock of s1O,-
ooo and deposits of around $4,000 on
February 2nd, 1911, it had grown to
be an institution of $50 900 capital and
nearly $4,000 deposits on February
9Th, 1912. Mr.. j. Y. Bryson is pres
ident and Mr.. Geo. Fl. Blakeley is cash
Ter Mr.. Bryson is president of a
string of banks in this section.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14
Shocking Sounds

IN the earth are sometimes heard be-
1ore terrible earthquake. that warn
OF tne coming peril. Natures warnings
are Kind. That dull pain or ache in
the back warns you the kidneys need
aetentlon If you would escape those
dangerous maladies, dropsy, diabetes
or Brlghts disease. Take Electric
bitters at once and see backache fly
ana ana all your best feelings return.
My son received great benefit from
their use for kidney and bladder trou-
bles," writes Peter Bondy. South Rock
wood, Mich. 1T is certainly a great
kidney medicine" Try it. so cents
at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto
Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-Practically new, nickIe
plated shower bath with fixtures in
good condition. Apply at this office.
29-2t
Wanted-You to know that if YOU
nave anything to sell this is the place
TO tell about it, other folks besides
you read it.
Duck Eggs for Sale-We have set
tings of Indian Runner duck eggs for
sale. best stock. $lOO per setting.
Apply to Mrs. NJ. A. Jones, GRAY
Court, S. c. 29-tf
For Sale-Good family mare. ouali-
ty guaranteed, Apply to j. a. Wof-
ford, Madden, S. c. 29-1t-pd
Wanted-By a young couple fur
nlshed house. Will board any parties
desiring to remain in same. Address
T. " BOX ZS4 29-1t-pd
L0st-One mouse colored mare mule.
4 years old. slightly wild, strayed of
Friday night, February End Wister
Garrett, Barksdale, S. c. 2S-1t-pd
For Sale-Ideal residence lot on
Church street near school, churches
and public square. Bargain to quick
buyer {. ID. Barksdale. 27-2t
For Sale-Barred Plymouth Rock
cockerels and pullets. One cockerel
and two pullets $3.50. c.. d. Barks-
dale. 27-2t
For Sale-Two nice residences in
the city Of Laurens, well located in
a popular neighborhood and fitted with
modern convenienceS. Large corner
fots. Apply to DR.. w. H. Dial. 26-tf
For Saie-Two mules and one mare.
cheap for cash. Apply at w. II. Hud-
gems q Co, or to DR.. w. II. Dial 2s-tf
For Rent-One small cottage on
simpson street. Also suite of once
rooms In Dial building. Apply to DR..
W. II. Dial. ae.tc
For Kent two horse farr. and
one morse farm, at Witte place. New
buildings, rich land Apply to r.. p.
hinter, Laurens. 8. C. =. 26-tf
For Sale-A scholarship in a lead
Ing business school not many miles
from this place. Will sell at dis
count. For information apply at this
oHlce' lott
For Salo-Tract of land near Mount
Vile containing so acres, on Little Riy-
er, bordered by lands of NJ. A. Hun
and A. j. Smith and lying alongside
s.. A. l.. Ry. Reasonable price. Anply
or write to j. NJ Cureton, Jr., 1926
Pondleton street, Greenvilie, s. c.
28-5t-pd
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14
a.,
How Oyster islands Are Formed

oyster islands, similar to those
FORMED of coral, are found In several
parts OF the world The islands in
newport river and Beaufort Harbor.
North Carolina, says writer in the
Century Path Magazine, have been
discovered to have as base a reef TO
which the spawn were attached ard
above this layer upon layer OF oysters,
vegetable growth, and debris brought
by the action Of the waves and winds
all OF which finally grows high enough
TO rise above the surface of the water
This growth is exactly analogous to
that Of the coral islands of the Pa.
ciflc.
The islands near the mouth c1 the
River Tagus In Portugal are said to
have been built up In this way also
Here. where there Is such a quantity
or oysters that 100 million wear
would scarcely be missed II they were
removed, the expanse of water inst
beyond the rivers mouth Is dotted
with oyster islands, AS In the case NJ
the coral reefs, which on the seaward
side may be covered with living grow.
Ing coral. live oysters thrive in the
same wate.s where the accumulation
of dead generations has served 70
form the islands.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14

ranch proposition which was fully
exploited in the last issue of The Ad-
vertiser, the communication being
found in another coiumn of this pa
per- we wish to state to our CORES
pondents that this business is fos.
tered by The Greenville News. While
we modestly admit that we saw a
golden opportunity in the proposition
from the very first, still we must give
proper credit where it is due. The
Greenville News was the first TO see
the vast profits in business of this
Kind and so gave it publicity for the
benefit Of its readers, so we give them
full credit for the discovery. So If
Sal and Me" desire to subscribe to
the stock in this great bananza. they
can send the first installments to
Mr.. Geo. Brunson, Greenville News,
Greenville, S. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14
Tho Passion PIau

The now world-famous Passion
Play" at Oberammergau Is said to
have had its origin, about 1888, in the
deep contrition Of mind born OF a
great pestilence. Certain survivors OF
the plague resolved that ever after.
ward. at stated intervals, they would
celebrate the Passion OF Christ" as
a token @ their reverential gratitude.
beginnin% on small scale, the play
gradually grew In Importance until it
is now known all over the world. hav-
Ing visitors from pretty nearly every
civilized country on earth While
Oberammergau is STILL and will prob.
ably remain, the center Of the institu.
ton, Passion plays are beginning to
be established in the surrounding re.
gions. notably in Switzerland.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-02-14
He Had His Susniclon.

One day a farmer member OF The
ONO mouse displayed. inadvertently. a
mrge roll OF bills in the Neil house
lobby A fellow member gazed in awe
at the SHOW Of wealth.
Just sold drove OF hogs" ex.
piained the farmer member rather has.
tily and confusedly
Inc observing one was thoughtful
ne ala not reply for the half-minute
usually essential to the full.measured
beat of his mental process. And then
faas.' he drawled. and III bet
m one O them hawgs