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Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
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Thirty Years Ago
FEB. II.

Thirty Years Ago
The Evangelical Lutheran mission con-
gregation bought the Christian church
building on Seventeenth street between
Dodge and Capitol avenue, the purchase
price being 1850. The mission eongre-
CATION viii occupy their new property in
about q month. The present pastor is
Rev. ]. A. Huffman.
There are at present thlrty-five IN
mates Of the county poor house. over
which Superintendent Pierce presides.
Active work has begun on the Academy
Of the Sacred Heart, the ground being
ploughed up. and nine teams being en-
gagged In hauling sand.
Our well known county commits
sIoner, Mr.. Fred Drexel. has Just re-
turned from a trip to Colorado. Utah
and Idaho.
James Stephenson has been awarded
the contract for grading the property
recently condemned and purchased by
the b. & II. for depot grounds. Tbs
contract will sum up at least lso.ooo yards
at % cents yard, amounting to $500
OF sfosVN
The charges against City Marshal
Angel and Deputy Mcclure were dis
missed by the council. although careless
and iooseness In their conduct Of thu
department was admitted.
The Saratoga iyceum, after flerc'
debate. decided that the statesmanshiI
Of the present Is inferior to that Of thu
past.
The Omaha Glee club, which is re
hesrsing for It's concert with Fanni'
Louise Kellogg as the solist. has received
from her the music Of THE Sweet b.
and BY" arranged especially for her b.
L. F. Breckett OF Boston.
Miss Anna Dickinson played Hamlet
and ''The Lady Of Lyons" at Boyd's
being the guest while in Omaha Of Mr.
and Mrs. George p. Bemis.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
DustinE some Old spooks.

Hobson has taken down his japanese
war scare from the shelf. busted II off
and Is trying to get Il into action Other
quondsm patsders Of the spook seem
ashamed TO parade It now. II does seem
as II Hobson might invent some new
form Of the old story. A Swiss Invasion
to make all the population OF the United
States 20 to that mountain land and
pay not less than IS a day at the
hotels, would be refreshing with at least
color OF plausibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

That letter giving information that
they have no police protection
within ten blocks OF the job" as an
invitation to dynamite the Omaha
Street railway power house, Is re-
hinder that omaha's police force Is
80 limited by lack OF funds that a
lot OF territory entitled to police pro-
lection does not have II.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

South Omaha will soon have a pos
tai savings bank. South Omaha is
a field that ought to offer particu-
larry good play for thrift and saving
exercised by such a bank because OF
the large number OF wage workers
there with moderate earnings. II
will be interesting TO see whether
they take full advantage OF the pos
tai savings law.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

BY resoluting in favor OF direct
legislation, Nebraska's ex-lawmakers
have set another example of high
minded self-sacrifice. They are quite
willing that their successors be di.
vested of part OF their lawmaking
powers very much on the order OF
the famous humorist, Petroleum "
Nasty. who was SO eager to have al
his wife's relations go to war.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

or course, II the Taft forces used
the governors ONCE In the state
house as their meeting place for
political medicine mixing. We would
expect loud protest from certain
sources. But It always makes 9 diff.
ference whose OK Is gored.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

The fact that q railroad fails to
have a surplus after meeting its
monthly dividend may mean only
that the dividend rate has been set
too high or that the amount OF out
standing stock has been unduly in
fiated,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Yes. but II Smith persists In run
ming for delegate-at-large to the Bal
timore convention. II may spoil that
democratic harmony program which
Edgar Howard says has been agreed
upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

The slight hitch in Lillian Rus
sells marriage plans Is to give her
betrothed time TO qualify. eonyinc-
ing Miss Russell that his income
amounts to at least 5000 year.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

No law prevents people, otherwise
eligible to the matrimonial tie. from
having the nuptial knot tied on the
stage II they want TO. Still. we
ioubt whether public sentiment. even
in Omaha, is disposed to countenanee
and encourage the commereializing
OF the marriage ceremony to this ex-
tenn
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Boss Murphy has selected James A.
Foley 10 succeed the late Senator Thomas
y. Grady.-New Item in New York
Papers.
The people, doubtless. will &C
quiesce In their boss selection.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Anthracite coal mine owners are
said to be satisfied with prices and
will not advance them. The con-
sumers are dissatisfied. but they
would not think OF advancing them.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
Ripple. In the water.

In Nebraska they are talking about
Roosevelt and Aldrich." The suggestion
Of a favorite son for vice president can
easily be made In dozen states, but It
never creates lond splash.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Former Senator Beyeridge OF In
diana has just made his first visit
TO Omaha. which all who met him
and heard him trust win not be his
last visit among us.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Mr. Bryan Is said to get $500 an
acre for his cabbage on his Texas
farm. An acre OF cabbage. then.
win hardly buy a chautauqua adj
dress.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
TIcKLIsH TRIPLES.

She-Men. are mere animals.
H-Yet You admitted Just now that OF
the two sexes man is the more logical.
She-Oh. / meant zoologieal.-Boston
Transcript.
Mrs. De Style-oh. doctor. you must do
something to get me on my feet. This is
my 'at home" today.
Doctor-Don't worry, madam. You'll
be at home all right-Chicago Record
Herald.
Don't you think there were some fine
periods in my speech" asked the impas-
stoned orator.
"A few" replied the calm critic. But
not enough in proportion to the exclama-
ton points. "-Washington Star.
she-Taiking about women being SOL
diers. don't you think they could fight at
Hell am sure IL there was occasion
for II they could come up to the scratch.
Baltimore American.
There is one thing that pleases me i'm
mensely," whispered the passing mil
lionaire.
They bent to catch his words.
What is that?" they asked.
''In my policy Of fooling the public,
he murmured, Il have posed merely as a
man OF wealth-now they will discover
am a multi"
And chuckling softly he passed OUT
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The horny handed son OF toll who had
just inherited a fortune went to see a
manicure.
Can you do anything with these
ma'am?" ne asked. exhibiting his hands
Eyes, SIR" she said. after you've gone
to a surgeon and had those cracks sewed
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
Ten Years Ago

W. f. Pearne OF Grand Island. while In
Omaha, said II was believed that the
sugar factory In Grand Island, which had
been closed for two years. would soon
be reopened.
Chickens were retailing at i2h cents a
pound In Omaha, which was the top
price for many years here.
Governor Savage came up from lincoln
and was closeted with friends from Lex
lngton at the Millard hotel. talking pol
ties II was given out.
The proposition TO establish a gymna-
stun with bath appurtenances and sup
plying an Instructor at $50 a month for
the girls OF the high school. was re-
jected by the Board Of Education. Mem.
bers w. +. Johnson. Howard. Robert
Smith, J. ]. Smith and MeInepsh made
speeches in favor OF II. and stubendorf,
Levy and Homan opposed Il, Homan said
he thought the children OF Omaha had
all tho physical culture they needed.
william l. Kierstead, secretary Of the
Board OF Fire and Police Commissioners,
celebrated his fiftieth birthday ami
versary at his beautiful home. isel
Florence boulevard. in the evening,
when twelve friends OF his family were
entertained at dinner
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Press dispatches say that the
Chinese republicans have cut off
their queues and put on American
hats. It is the Manchus who are
wearing the cooked hat variety.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
Twenty-sixth Republic.

Twenty-sixth Republic.
Taking the dispatches from Shanghai,
Marking and Picking at face value, the
Chinese republic, twenty-sixth in the ros-
ter Of republics. has been formally
launched by the surrender and abdica-
ton Of the Manchu dynasty. The new
republic adds about 400.0o0oo people, al
most one-fourth Of the population Of the
world, TO the divisions Of the human
family operating various systems Of self
government. Hitherto the United States
rightly considered itself the giant Of the
republic family, foster father for the
youngsters OF the new world and the
bearded elders OF the old. In size and
quantity the celestial republic crowds
Uncle Sam off the center Of the stage
and comes 10 the front with multitude
OF raw material equal to the population
Of existing republics. A large and unex-
pected addition to a family very often
checks natural exultation. In the case
OF China prudence suggests that the well
coming acelaims be deferred until time
gives assurance OF permanency. II is
no small task TO hold that multitude in
one crib. Millions Of them are not ava
that they are cribbed and will not know
until the party leaders line them up at
the primaries. At present there are two
divisions Of the repcblie-the simon pure
section ruled by DR.. Sun Vat Sen. and
the dynastio standpatters for whom
Yuan Shi Kai is official receiver. The
former is an. Americanized celestial; the
latter as foxy as the chinaman immor-
talized by Bret Harte. Both may have
few cards up their sleeves, the playing
Of which might at any moment alter the
present aspect Of the game. Obviously
the safer plan is to reserve the cheers
until the play Is finished.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

The man Of courage and convic-
ton may be ever SO far wrong and
yet retain the respect OF his fellows.
which the man wrong without eour-
age and conviction cannot claim.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
A Beiated Concession

Mere man Is grateful for promised re-
lief; the National Association Of Retail
Mlliiners has decided upon small hats
this year. Now the man behind may
be able to see what Is happening on tn,
stage
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Subscribers leaving the city
I temporarily should have The
Hrr mailed 10 them. Address
will be changed rs often as re-
Tuested.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
An Opportunity for Geniu.
indianapolis News.

A good deal more interest would be
felt In the PROCEEDINGS by the hard
working householder II some genius could
Just manage to run the road roller oyer
the backbone Of winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

That Indiana woman who has dia-
monds set In the heels OF her shoes
proposes TO make herself dazzling
from tho ground up.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
JANUARY CIRCULATlOl
49,728

State % Nebraska, County OF Douglas, IS;
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
n The Bee Publishing company. being
duly sworn. gays that the average daily
circulation, less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies. for the month OF January,
49,. was ig,T4
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed IN my presence and sworn 10
before me this 9TH day OF February, 1914
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

A new boosters organization at
Cotton. s. D.. is called the Hammer
club. on the theory, doubtless. that
every knock Is q boost.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

A California man has been ar
rested 225 times for being drunk.
Even John Barleycorn out there
practices the recall.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

For q change. that grand Jury is
leading people to expect something
from Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

It's dollars to doughnuts Champ
Clark would not exchange his Job as
speaker for the chance he has to be-
come president.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

II the man has been found who
can squelch Yeiser. he will be the
first one to play that role success
fully.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17


Africa Is advancing at a notable pace
Without the great tides Of immigration
which FASTENED the settlement OF the
middle west OF the United States, the
dark continent is developing in a manner
hardly less astonishing. In the interior of
the great unknown Of only few years
ago electric lighted cities now throb with
business and have night life centering
around cafes and theaters. Far up the
Nile, even at Khartum, where Chinese
Gordon fell, universities are being built
At the great Zambesi falls that Living
stone discovered only half century ago.
modern hotel lights up the very In
terror of Africa. Pleasure boats ply on the
Isolated Victoria Eyanza, the unknown
headwaters OF the Nile Of only few
years ago, and here and there in the
night that settles down on the continent
electric lighted trains creep like glow
worms. Their passengers enjoy French
table d'hote dinners and are refreshed
by shower and needle baths. Africa has
come" very fast and the year 1872 re-
corded all but the complete passing OF
the Africa that Stanley knew forty years
ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

up. don't NEEDLE with jobs that belong
10 the regular practitioners Chicago
Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Still, the passenger in the wrecked
train with $4,000 OF securities on
him thought OF his life first when
the crisis came.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

There are some state secrets
doubtless. which those Legislative
veterans did not let escape at that
reunion in Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Arizona is now ip the sisterhoOd
OF states. and when Alaska comes
in the girls will all be at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Prosperity In ireland.
In an article reviewing the condition
Of the real estate business in the United
Kingdom. as shown by the transactions
OF the year 1911. the London Economist
refers 10 Ireland as having exhibited. far
more distinctly than any other part oil
the country. an improved state of things
In Ireland" says the Economist. the
magic OF property has worked wonders,
and the mere fact that the tenants own
their lands has produced an enormous
increase in agricultural industry and
prosperity" This statement is in accord
with the observations and narratives OF
Visitors to Ireland for some time past.
The land purchase legislation enacted by
Parliament after so many years OF agi-
tation has amply yIndicated the claims
OF those who so earnestly and persist
entity urged that reform Of the system
OF land tenure was the one most vital
need OF the country. Foremost among
the names Of those whose influence was
exerted in behalf OF this wise and salu-
tary policy" comments the New York
Post, should be placed that OF John
stuart Mil: how much misery and how
much political difficulty and danger
might have been obviated had his coun-
sells been needed seventy, instead OF
twenty years ago, II is impossible to COM
pute."
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
In Other Lands

Some Side lights on What In
Transpiring Among the Near
and Far Nations of the Earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17

Hello. the telegraphersI propose
that the government take over the
telephones.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
Noted Liherian scholar.

Shortly after the passage Of the fugi-
tive slave law by congress In 1S51, Edward
N1lmot Blydsn. born in the Danish island
OF st. Thomas in the West Indies Of pure
negro blood. in vain sought an education
In the colleges OF New England. With
the assistance Of friends his ambition to
go TO the African republic Of liberia was
gratified, and through unrestricted OPP
portunities OF the new country became its
foremost scholar. statesman and diplo-
matist. dying there recently at the age
of y. He was versed in French. German,
Italian. Spanish. Hebrew. Greek and
Latin. but his special field was Arabic.
DR.. Blyden had served as secretary OF
state and secretary Of the interior in the
cabinet Of the president Of liberia, in
1874 was commissioner TO the United
states for Liberia. in lS7-7s was minister
to Great Britain. and at one time served
the British government as diplomatic
agent to make treaties with the powerful
Mohammedan and pagan chiefs OF central
Africa.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-17
German Machinery Business.


How vigorously Germany is working to
overcome the American lead in the manu-
facture and export of machinery is In
dieated by the export number OF the
Berlin weekly. Die woche, which devotes
large section TO manufactures and ex-
ports. The principal article is by Prof
schlesinger OF Charlottenburg on The
Place of German Machinery in the World
Market" He shows that while exports
Of German machinery between 1900 and
1868 increased from ii,OOo tons TO $500.
the imports, 1000 in 1870 and 1000 the year
following. grew TO $500 in 1906, but since
then have declined 10 about $500. From
England are exported chiefly heavy ma
chimes, while those from America are
small and light. Prof schlesinger urges
that German machines be made so good
and attractive that they may even over
leap the American customs barrier.
Among the things TO be learned from
America he gives first place to minute
specialization and the reduction OF cost
by standardizing.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
NOTHING TO HOLD
BACK The WATER,
Mr.. Carnegie's Story Of a Ger
man at Niagara Falls.

Mr. Andrew Carnegie tells a tale
about taking a German financier trav-
cling in America on a visit to Niagara
falls
The millionaire, accustomed to bursts
of wonderment and enthusiasm, was
not q little astonished to see his leu
tonic friend stand and gaze stolidly
minute after minute upon that roaring
cataract without evincing the faintest
emotion
Finally, unable, as he admits, any
longer to conceal his chagrin and dis
appointment, Mr. Carnegie turned to
his companion and asked:
ss'Don't you think that's a wonderful
sightY
@Vot?" asked the German.
.tWhy. the gigantic body of water
pouring over that lofty precipice."
The gentleman from the fatherland
stood for "a few seconds longer until
he got the idea digested then looked
up blankly and asked:
"Vell, vot's to hinder it?''
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
A LAW TO KEEP MILK
BOTTLES SANITARY NEEDED
Kansas Dairy Commissioners Gives Ad-
vice to Housewives.

The pure food law of Kansas re-
uuires that sidewalk displays of fruit
and vegetables. edible In raw cond1-
ton. be at least eighteen inches above
the level of the ground. How about
the milk bottles and bowls and pans!
Look at the average back porch in
the early morning and note the empty
milk bottle or bowl. set there the night
before and still waiting for the arrival
Of the milkman. They are not elevat-
ed" says d. S. Burch, state dairy
commissioner at the Kansas Agricul-
tural college And if they had been
carelessly washed the passing cat or
stray dog may have been tempted TO
complete the cleaning process by lick
ing the inside of the bowl or neck or
the milk bottle The dust from the
street and the SCOT from neighbors'
chimneys have found way into the
receptacle which later will be filled
with milk.
"The law does not permit inspec-
ton of the home pitcher and the meth
Gus OIL CdI1uS lOI hAAh clASOA SAS 100000
man has delivered his product. The
purveyor of milk and cream is not
above suspicion in his methods. He Is
watched, but he is not responsible for
the contamination introduced into milk
from the time it leaves his wagon until
it enters the human system. During
this period the housewife or her serV-
ants are the masters of its destiny. In
other words. it may be kept pure and
sweet or it may become a death deal
ing fluid The housewife has respon-
sibility to herself and family.
''With the approach of warm wealth
er, conducive to the development OF
germs and the more rapid souring OF
milk. the following directions are sug-
gested for the proper care Of milk be-
tween the hours Of it's delivery and its
consumption:
''Insist on having bottled milk deliv-
cred cold in tightly capped and clean
bottles.
"Provide a shelf or other elevation
at least two feet above the ground or
porch level on which the empty and
the full bottles may be placed.
"Keep milk covered at all times and
I'm cool place.
watch for sediment or dark set
things in the bottom of the bottle.
During the fly season place milk
and cream for table use in a strip
Ditohnr with q Snrinp cover instead Of
using the ordinary open creamer."
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
TO CLEAN UP CITY.
New Rochelle Boys and Girls Start
Campaign.

New Rochelle Boys and Girls Start a
Campaign.
The school children of New Rochelle,
N. Y. have begun a campaign in all
parts of the city to clean front and
back yards and to look after the clean
ing of the streets and alleys.
Mayor Frederick Ell. Waldorf and Ed
ward j. Cordial. president Of the city
council. have offered gold watches to
the boys and girls who have the clean
est yards and who have caused others
to clean their yards by the end of June
The children will form corps to patrol
the streets to keep them free of debris
and papers and ask every person who
is in the habit of throwing papers. fruit
skins and cigar stumps in the streets
to throw them into receptacles to be
placed at intervals by the general i'm
provement association.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
WANTS TREES IN STREETS.
Planting Association Invites Aid Of
Citizens Societies.


The Tree Planting Association of New
York has issued an appeal to all nature
loving citizens to celebrate the arrival
of spring this year by planting trees in
the streets, parks. yards and open
places of the various boroughs Land
owners, churches. clubs and hotels
should all join the movement. the asso-
citation thinks
''Ln Manhattan trees may be freely
and successfully planted in many parks
north of Washington square" the asso-
citation says, while In the outlying
boroughs conditions invite the almost
unlimited use of street trees for shade
and for identifying many sections
which are now barren and unattractive
in appearance.
The actual work of planting the trees
may be performed by the park board,
the expense being charged to the prop
erty owner. If the planting is done by
other parties the work must be under
taken in accordance with the park de-
partment's printed regulations Naples,
elms. pine or Spanish oaks. native or
European lindens, western and orien-
tai planes and sycamores are advised
and can be furnished by any reputable
nurseryman
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
Liberty's Last Chance.

Congressman Robert Thomas had a
stormy passage up the coast from Pan
anna, and from the time he passed
Hatteras. where many good sailor
has been forced to go below. until he
reached New York there was not much
10Y in the homeward bound voyage.
Steaming into the bay where the wei
coming statue of Liberty STANDS
Thomas stood on deck to worship and
give thanks for his safe return
"LoOk me in the face. Lib he shout
ed to the statue, take good. long
look at me. Lib, while you have a
chance, for you will never see me
again unless you turn around and face
the shore st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1912-06-06
The Joke Was on Upton.

Many years ago Sir Thomas Upton,
having secured large contract in con-
neetion with his growing business. adj
vertised for assistants and decided to
Interview them himself.
On the Monday morning the plainly
dressed young business man arrived at
his office to find long line of appli-
eants waiting outside.
-ssHa. ha! | chuckled (Sir Thomas
tells the tale HIMSELF as | pushed my
way to the door Good, strong. able
bodied men. all of 'em just the fell
lows for
..Boshf | was hurled across the
pavement. hit a lamppost and found
myself in the gutter And then deep
voice said:
..sWot's your little gime. eh7 You
line up behind an tike yer turn!