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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
HOUSEMAN FOR A new FIELD
Pastor of CASTELAR, Street Presby-
terrain Church Has Resigned.
HAS NEW STATE POSITION
VIII BE Educational Superintendent nj
of Sunday school WOrA for the
Presbyterian Church in
Nebraska,

The resignation of Rev. Ralph II.
| Houseman as pastor OF the CASTELAR,
Street Presbyterian church came as a
surprise TO the congregation Sabbath
morning. For eight months the office OF
educational superintendent Of Sunday
school work for the Presbyterian church
for the state has been rendered Rev. Mr.,
| Houseman. lie had been unanimously
selected by committee OF church leaders
OF the state for this position. About De-
cember ! the position was declined and
Mr.. Houseman had so notified his church.
Subsequent circumstances have so con
spired as to lead him to reopen the prop
osltion and begin the new work Febru-
airy ], 1912.
| The labors OF Mr.. IIouseman in the
| Castelar, church have run through the
best part OF four years Ills parish
which is the largest OF Protestant char
acter In the south and southeast section
Of the city. has been doing a strong work
| throughout its twenty five years OF his
! tory.
havoc f..-snthet chmrubmrgfgg dfgtd <
Mrs Houseman's labors with this
! church have been OF the highest order
Wise in council, jealous In execution, she
has been a fine helper 10 her husband.
| The beginner department OF the Sunday
school which she Is superintendent IS
pronounced the largest and most thor
oughly organized OF any in Nebraska
Rev. Mr.. Houseman referred, in his
resignation yesterday morning, TO the new
position rendered him as one I'm line with
that modern conception OF the Sunday
school which ranks II as potentially the
greatest organized asset OF the church.
The Presbyterian church, he said, was
laying most definite plans 10 improve the
schools Of It's faith and bring out their
latent powers. In his resignation. which
he read. he explained the office Of edu-
cational superintendent as aiming not at
auantitatlve sunday school work, that Is,
the organization and multiplication OF
Sunday schools. The church has good
men in the field already doing this com
mendable work. Rather the office aims
at a qualitative Sunday school work, that
IL. the Improvement OF existing schools,
The encumbent Of this office must en-
deavor to help pastors and Sunday school
leaders to Introduce improved methods,
modern curriCula, pedagogical principles
OF teaching and organization. organized
classes where practicable, teachers train
ling classes, educational phases along
temperance. missionary and vocational
lines. and, in short. to hold Institutes
among the churches Of the state and ad-
dress congregations as 70 the Sunday
school prospective Of the denomination.
The position is a comparatively new one
to the denomination, the Presbyterian
church having but four men already IN
the field Ooher states are seeking men
and the number engaging In this paratlcu
liar specially will soon De increased
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
LABORER is OVERCOME
BY DEADLY GAS FUMES

James Hanson, labOrer, was found al
most dead from the effect Of gas fumes
in the Aetna hotel at Thirteenth and
Dodge streets at 1880 o'clock yesterday
morning He was taken TO, ST. Joseph
hospital and late last night was reported
20 be in a dangerous condition. The po-
lice are at a loss to know whether II was
a case OF attempted suicide or accidental
aspiration. Hanson retired at about II
o'clock Saturday night apparently IN the
best OF spirits. About 1880 o'clock yes
terday morning the other inmates Of the
hotel heard groans issuing from the room
occupied by Hanson. An investigation
found the man unconscious and gas pour
ing from an open gas Jet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
BRIEF CITY NEWS
Nave Root Print It.
Omaha General hospital.


Gas. Flee. Fixtures, Hureeas-oranoen
Egyptian Chocolates soc. Myers-Dillon
Keep " Money and valuables in the
American Safe Deposit vaults in the Bee
building, Boxes rent for 50 per year.
Council to Meet. Tuesday-The city
council will meet Tuesday morning and
adjourn at II o'clock after having al"
lowed bills and the pay roll. Employees
Of the city will receive their checks early
in the week.
House IL Ransacked-M. b. Christ
man, 1924 North Twenty-second street re-
ported to the police that while he was
out of town Tuesday his house was ran
sacked and robbed of about S75 worth OF
jewelry and clothing.
H. X. EaEton to Kansas city-Harry
Easton has been advanced TO the position
OF assistant manager of the American
Bonding company at Kansas City, MO,
and goes there the first of the year. Mr..
Easton was formerly at Thompson, Bel
den & Co.'S where he worked himself up
from door boy to manager of the main
floor during his seven years with them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
REPORT ON CABINET is MADE

Dispatches 10 San Francisco Give
Names Tentatively Selected.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31.-The cabinet
Of the republic OF China has been tenta-
lively selected as follows. according TO
cable advices received tonight by repre-
sentatves of the Chinese six companies
from the provisional government at Nan
king.
Premier-General Ii Yung Heng
Department of War-Wong Hing.
InteTtor-Tong Fai Leong.
Navy-Admiral Sab Chen Ping.
Foreign Affairs-Wu Ting Fang.
Colonial--Fung Chi Yue.
Finance-Chin Chin Pao.
Agriculture-Chung Chin.
Communica tions-Wong Chung Yue.
Education-Nee.
Attorney General--Sow Cow Wing.
Chief Advisor-Chung Tai Yuen.
Assistant Advisers-Wong Moo All Flung
See
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01

tude of their task and also that the main
details. including the appointment OF
strong executive officials and organizers
have been decided upon. Most of them
II is assumed have been associated with
DR.. Sun but up to now have not been
definitely appointed.
DR.. Sun doubtless has discussed his
full program with prominent men in
Europe and America His principal adj
wiser, however, has not yet come to the
front
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
State Architects
Meet Here Tuesday

Permanent organization OF the Nebraska
Association Of Architects is 20 be ef-
fected at a meeting at the University
club on the evening OF January 4. a
temporary organization was effected
about month ago at a meeting OF the
majority of tho local architects, hut for
this weeks meeting the architects from
all over the state have been invited and
II is expected that many of them will
come.
Harry LawTie is president OF the tenn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
Bank President is
Murdered by Lone
Robber in HOldup

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. H.-A lone
robber held up the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank at Centralia tonight and
killed the president, L. Barr. The muir
derer was captured. He entered the
bank at 7:l5 o'clock and pointing a pls-
toll at the cashier and a boy. obliged chem
to hold up their hands. President Barr
entered the banking room from his Of
flee and the robber at once fired, kill
Ing him instantly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
Aberdeen Veterans organic.

ABERDEEN, s. D., Dec, a.-(Specisl)-
A movement Is on foot 20 organize post
OF the United Spanish War Veterans here.
There are large number Of former sol
diers IN the war w!th Spain who reside
IN Aberdeen, and Major W. A. Halle has
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01

sidered beyond question, although his po-
sition is a difficult one owing to the sus-
picion OF the Manchus and the growing
sympathy of all the Chinese toward the
revolutionaries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01

porary organization and f. A. Henninger,
|, secretary. Permanent officers will be-
elected, various committees appointed.
the purposes Of the organization set forth
and plans outlined for the year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
The Bubonic Plague

destroys fewer lives than stomach. liver
and kidney diseases, for which Electric
Bitters is the guaranteed remedy. Soc For
sale by eBaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01

greatly. Rev. Mr.. Houseman will con-
tinue his residence in Omaha, while OPP
Grating throughout Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01

Persistent Advertising is the Road to
Big Returns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
VIII Consider ABdication.

There will be another meeting at the
palace tomorrow OF the empress dowager,
the premier ana the imperial princes.
The only question for their consideration
is that OF abdictIng or disgOrsing
their riches Yuan shi I<ai refuses To
abide by the agreement entered into by
and WI Ting Yang, the republican rep
Iesentative. lie mas sent several tele-
grams 10 Shanghai, actually approving
only the continuation OF the arm,stice.
yuan Indicated that he may Withdraw
me imperial troops, but II Is evident ne
dues not intend to Withdraw them, as de-
nanded within i've days
lie mace no mention OF the suggested
ten days limit TO the convocation OF the
national assembly. With reference to
the withdrawal OF the government troops
one hundred II (3l miles, from their pres
ent positions, he said ne has no OBJ
lection to this, but added that It will be
impossible 10 remove the heavy artillery
within the stipulated time.
The Interruption OF Geographic commune
cation, he pointed out, Will prevent notl-
ncation OF the several columns within
the same period. '-.t. -.. ..
In his kilograms 70 Shanghai the pre-
mier asked whether the reyolutionaries
themselves viii agree to the contract
loans during the negotiations. as they
themselves stipulate In the case OF the
| imperialists, and also whether small
loans for local government purposes are
to be included In the stipulation: what
measures are suggested TO prevent atroci
ties by numerous robbers, and what guar
anty the revolutiOnaries viii give not e
enlist brigands.
The national assembly, which has re-
sumed It's sittings, has declared agains
the republic. The southern members, how
ever. have absented themselves from IA,
sessions. Reports are being circulated
casting doubt on Yuan shi Kai's loyalty
which among the well informed. IL con
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-01-01
Yuan Holds reception.

PEKING, Dec. 3t.-Yuan Shi Raj re-
eelved several foreign correspondents
together this evening in the Waiwaupu
building where he has both his office and
residence. The approaches were heavily
guarded by soldiers with fixed bayonets.
Tents covered the grounds surrounding
the building. The premier, who is be-
lieved to be constantly in danger OF
assassination, and therefore takes the
most precautions, is a heavy set, gray
haired man, between 50 and 60 years old.
lie appeared unusually large in several
thicknesses of winter robes.
Yuan Shi Kai gave 1t to be understood
that he wanted true referendum on
the question OF a republic; he was OPP
posed to haste because OF the danger
that the Shanghai conference would not
DO representative.
Replying 10 a question as to whether
the Shanghai demands would be met, he
said the matter was for the different
imperial clans to determine In order
to carry on the administration he de-
clared money was needed and the princes
had not come forward sufficiently in that
direction. lie added that il the rebels
advanced, the imperial troops would en-
gage them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
oeoaranhioal PuzzIe.

Find ~ e bird in cityiof Del
aware. Do 3. Y.
Fad Z ve0Snt In the very celebrated
uouAtnlH' IN Armenia. Ara.rat
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
Woman and the Home Sphere
.sCsssssesssssssesssss
TASTY DISHES.
1 Observation-Disclosures

Meat and Rice Croquettes.-Ta one
cupful of meat Of any kind, chopped
fine, one cupful boiled rice, one tea
spoonful of salt two of butter. a half
cupful milk and little pepper. Boil
the milk, add the meat, rice and sea-
soning. When boiling add one well
beaten egg and stir one minute. Shape
after cooling and roll In beaten egg
and crumbs, then fry in deep fat.
Beets In Butter,-Wash the beets
well, but be careful not to break, cut
or prick the skin or the juice will run
out. Put In boiling water, cook till
tender. from one to two hours, accord
ing to thickness. Try by pressing with
the finger. When done plunge into cold
water and pull off the skins. Slice
rather thick, season with butter, salt
and pepper and little strong vinegar.
If to be picked do not peel till quite
cold, then cut in thin slices.
Dessert For Children.-A wholesome
custard for the children's supper con-
,ists Of a slice OF bread for each, an
egg and tablespoonful of sugar for
every cupful of milk. Mix the eggs
and sugar and stir them into the scald-
ing milk. When the sugar is dissolv-
cd turn into baking dish. cover the
top with the bread, butter side up, and
bake until the custard sets. 1t should
be served cold.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
GIRLS SCHOOL FRocKs.
Made of Lightweight Wool or Service
able Mohair.

Made of Lightweight Wool or Service
able Mohair.
The young girls simple frock for
school year is made of light weight
wool material or of the serviceable mo-
hair, and designs are most simple with
smartness added in the way of plain
satin or silk pipings, bands or collars
and rows Of small buttons.
Buttons always give smart and
dashing look when used beautifully,
and dozens of tiny metal buttons set
In rows are used for the Frightening
of little girls dresses Soft sashes Of
satin or chiffon weighted with fringe
are also used on the models designed
for young misses in their teens, and
these sashes lend graceful and
charming touch.
Skirts are usually in tunic style or
with band trimmings that suggest the
tunic, and bodices cross over in sur
plice fashion, fastening with cord loops
or fancy buttons. These dark school
frocks are made dainty and girlish by
the addition of narrow hand embroider-
ed collar and cuff sets.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
Children, This Is For You
BIOGRAPHY OF A POTATO.

From Blossom limo Until It's Final
Destination.
was born about the end OF June.
After my mother had sent out bios
som ON one of her twigs to tell her
friends that she was feeding baby
began to grow.
started to grow when I was the
size of a small marble. was under
the ground and was connected to my
mother by root. Pretty soon l had
many brothers, and we all began to
grow and grew until we were all large
enough to be brought to the market
One day a man came and dug up
our family and all the others too. We
were put in barrels and brought to q
market.
Suddenly 1 saw large form come
over the barrel, and was picked up
and put into basket. 1 was so fright
ened that became unconscious. What
woke me up was when l was put into
boiling water. l rolled around and
then lay quite still until I was taken
out and put in a dish with two other
potatoes. am being eaten by a Wig
orous little boy, and, seeing my end,
have told my story and have finished
Just as my last bite is being taken
Brooklyn Eagle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
GOLDEN TEXT.
Look unto mo and be 70 saved.
all the ends Of the earth: for ! am
God, and there 10 mono else (Isa.
xiv, 22). fH}

were the keys Of Old Testament
knowledge. Demanded of them"
Better ''kept OF, asking" with suppress
ed fear and anxiety. bethlehem of
Judea" This passage is really an in
depreciation Of Mic. v, 2. ''Rulc my
people," "Bci shepherd Of my people"
(revision). See John XXI, 1G
Verses Z. S.---A goddess motive.
In the light OF subsequent events
and. indeed. of his well known wretch
cdly corrupt character the true purpose
of Herod clearly stood out In this con-
fidential conference with the wise men.
Inquired diligently Learned ex-
actly." !. 1t was. necessary that he
should know the precise time when the
star appeared so that he might carry
out his evil designs with. certainty.
Go and search diligently" His in
structions were suggestive OF an cnger
mind In hearty sympathy with the mis-
sion OF these wise men. Bring me
word again." He practically exacted
Of these men promise TINT they
would return to him with full informa-
ton concerning the results OF their
search, THAT may come and wor-
ship him also" From this Interview
we cnn learn how cleverly Herod "bore
welcome In his eve. his hand. his
tongue. He looked like the innocent
Hover. but was the serpent under IT,
But he ma. to learn In bitterness that
NJ sinrwculd and him out and that he
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
! WHAT FASHION DEGREES. +:

There seems TO be no deviation from
the straight, slender lines in dress.
The necklaces and pendants show
increased length and are lacy in effect.
a new style in the evening slipper Is
the extremely high pointed tongue of
kid.
The rage for brilliant oriental color
ing is expressed in the evening dresses.
a touch of brilliant color, shSh as
royal purple, one Of the new shades of
blue. or American beauty red, enlivens
many of the winter combinations Of
white and black
Some of the coats are slightly dou-
bic breasted Mt the waistline and have
only two buttons to keep them in
place. While they open far down over
the figure, they do not give that APP
pearance, because they have immense
double revers Of sailor collars that lap
over the bust.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
In the Sunday School Glass
Verses 1-e.-A religious mission.

Verses ia religious mission.
The subject of today's study has II
romantic interest, because it draws
aside the veil from the mysterious ORR
ent and Introduces us to a few Of the
best representatives Of eastern nations.
"When Jesus was born" This auspi-
cious event was hcralded to an ex-
pectant world in ways that were suited
to its several needs. The saints Of Is
rael, the shepherds on the plains OF
Bethlehem, and the wizards of the far
east received different communications,
regard being had to their spiritual con-
ditions. God still makes such consid-
crate provision to supply our separate,
individual needs. I'VE have seen 800
and are come" These students of the
heavens were seekers after God. 1t
was,their belief that the appearance Of
a new star was sign that great per-
son was born. They shared the belief
that was common throughout the world
that the time had come for the arrival
of mighty dellverer. II was also held
by many that Judea was to be the
birthplace of this worlds Redeemer
.Tn the east" Better translate "at its
rising" The reference is not to the
position of the star In the heavens, but
to It's appearance. "He was troubled
Herod had been living in suspicion OF
rivals to the throne. so that this visit
asitated him, lest bis authority should
he disputed and destroyed by strong
er "king Of the Jews" This was the
name given by the magi to him whom
the Jews would have called the Mes
siah. "Chief priests and scrlbes.,'
These were the national md religious
leaders OF the people In whose keeping
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
SEPARATE SKIRTS.
Some Suggestions Which Deserve Con-
sideration.


sideration.
II you would profit by the example of
French tailors you will order separate
skirts Of one Of the following mate
rails:
First, n double faced cloth that has
lcaped into important place is being
used. 1t practically trims itself and
win be very popular for this econom-
zeal reason.
Then there are cheviots and serges
for lightweight models. and all colors
arc in vogue, the neutral shades and
dark blue leading.
Heavy fancy suitings are very popu-
lar. The English tweeds and mixed
s,iitings are having a tremendous IA
voritism shown them by the leading
houses.
Tailored skirts are not so straight In
outline, many showing slashed eff
fects at the side, and all are made
walking length.
Some have slightly raised waist
band, 30 that no belt is needed, while
others show normal line, with n
stitched band attached to the skirt.
On others back panel is attached
with modified front edge that ex-
tends toward the front, thus forming
belt or girdle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03

Virginia Opened II and Read Aloud.
fine home, but II you are satisfied TO
take toothless old woman for a wife
-well"--
And when Bayard went home that
night he was still humming a happy
air.
He took the chair Off the bed. tucked
it in one corner Of the room and
stretched himself out for the night.
In after years he talked much about
that room. He always declared that
he could open the door with his hand
and the window with his foot at the
same time: that II he bent over to lace
up his boots he butted his head against
the side wall. and when he thrust his
arm through the sleeve of his shirt he
invariably bruised the back Of his hand
on the ceiling.
The next night while dining with
Jimmy telegram was handed to Bay
| ard.
Your aunt died this morning-fu-
neral Thursday" it read.
"Well, hope the dear old lady will
be happy in heaven" Bayard said, not
without some feeling. "She had per
suaded herself that she wasn't here"
"That telegram means lot to you
doesn't it?' inquired Jimmy, with an
air of finality.
"Yes, 1t docs. II means that I'll have
goodly bit of the necessary long
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-02-03
was caught in the net that he had hid

was caught in the net that he had hid
for others.
Verses 0-12.-A blessed reward
AS soon rs they had received the in.
formation they set out on their quest.
10. the star" The celestial guide that
had started them on their long Journey
from home again appeared II kept
moving before them and was all the
time visible to them until they reached
their destination. when they saw
the star" "When they caught sight
Of the star" (Moulton) they were filled
with Astounding gladness. 'It was an
assurance that their undertaking had
been propitious.
There camc three kings ere break Of day,
All on Epiphanie.
Their gifts they bare. both rich and rare.
All, all. Lord Christ. for thee.
Cold franklncense and myrrh are there.
Where IL the King. oh, where?
A maiden bent DER the Babe In prayer.
There Is the King. oh. there!
"Worshiped him" In n spirit of
healthy reverence and made confession
that In this innocent babe, nesting In
his mothers arms, they saw the Saw
iour and Shepherd of the nations who
would guide all people into the way OF
truth and peace. Presented unto him
gifts They offered of'their best rs
token of their sincerest appreciation
and satisfaction. Being warned Of
Cod They soon learned the charac-
ter of Herod and surmiscd the mean
ing ofhis purpose II was impossible
that these sanity seers could be made
the agents OF evil. They had come in
search Of peace and had not been dis
appointed. Rejoicing in their success.
they hastcd back Into their own coun-
try" by a route that avoided Jerusa-
lem. and they carried back the gracious
news Of Saviour born to mankind!
Their happiness was doubtless shared
BY many. i.ss,}