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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
Ten Years Ago

The birthday anniversary OF lincoln
was celebrated In nearly all the public
schools Of the city. At Trinity Methodist
church II was also informally celebrated.
Rev. d. X. Tyndall, L. A. Harmon and
Frank Woodland made brief addresses
upon the life Of lincoln.
The first days receipts On the second
assessment made on Omaha Auditorium
company stock amounted to tToi5sS.
Governor cummins OF Iowa stopped off
In Omaha few hours en- route to Lin
coin. where he addressed the Young
Mems Republican club In the evening.
He was met at the Omaha station by
delegation, most Of whom were Lincoln
men. Congressman Charles N. Fowler Of
New Jersey happened TO be In the COM
parry and .he others were Congressman
Elmer ]. Burkett. +. r. Waters, J. p.
CosEroye. DIT. C. r. Tefft, John C. FIRE.
mont McKssson and Victor Seymour.
Mrs. s r. criokmore was hostess to the
South side Whist club. The prizes Of the
afternoon were won by Mrs. ]. T. Tag
CART and Mrs. F. L. Hall and the guests
prizes by Miss Pearl Shelly and Miss
Daisy Rogers.
The Metropolitan club gave an enjoy
able function in the evening. The early
part OF the evening was devoted to bowl
ing and Miss Dreyfuss and Mr.. Dave
Degen made the high scores.
MFR. and Mrs. Henry T. Clarke. ST., gave
chatting dish party in honor Of guests
OF Miss Elizabeth Allen.
An interesting sequel to the double
marriage Of john and Frank Vitoch,
brothers, developed when two birth GER
tificates were filed at the office Of the
health commissioners showing that the
stork had played no fayorites. but ar
rived on the same day at both homes.
Frank vitoch, an engineer. resided at
1909 william street. and John. a laborer.
at i4os south Fourteenth street Both
were girls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Once, In recommending a colonel for
colored regiment, he anticipated captlous
opposition by writing:
Il wish Jacob Frees OF New Jersey, ap-
pointed colonel-regardless Of whether he
can tell the exact color OF Julius Caesars
hair"
When a minister, at reception, ex-
pressed the pious hope that "the Lord
may be on our side" Mr. Lincoln re-
piled that he was not concerned about
that, but he hoped be and the nation
NIGH be ''on the Lords side"
A delegation of abolitionists waited on
the president to beseech him TO proclaim
freedom to the slaves. de told them that
such an announcement, while the north
ern armies were being defeated In battle
after battle, would be like the pope's bull
against the comet. After they had left
the room. one. a Chicago clergyman, came
back to whisper to Mr.. Lincoln that a
message had come from his Divine Mas
ter commanding the president 10 free the
slaves at once.
We'll, now, that's queer" replied Mr..
Lincoln. I've been waiting a long while.
looking for that messge. Don't you think
Il rather strange that the Divine Master
should have sent It around by way Of the
wicked city of ChicagoT'
He had the emancipation proclamation
in his pocket then. and was holding It till
the proper time to promulgate it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
THE HAND OF LINCOLN.
Edmund Clarence stedman.

Edmund Clarence Stedman.
Look on this cast, and know the hand
That bore q nation in Its hold;
From this mute witness understand
What Lincoln was.--how large OF mould.
The man who sped the woodman's team,
And deepest sunk the piowman's share,
And pushed the laden raft astream'
OF fate before him unaware.
This was the hand that knew TO swing
The ax-since thus would Freedom train
Her son-and made the forest ring,
And drove the wedge and toiled amain-
Firm hand, that loftier office took,
A conscious leaders viii oheyed.
And, when men sought his word and look.
With steadfast might tie gathering
swayed.
No courtier's. toying with sword,
Nor MINISTRIES laid across a lutte;
A chiefs, uplifted to the Lord
When all the kings OF earth were mutel
The hand OF Anak. sinewed strong,
The fingers that on greatness clutch;
Yet. lol the marks their lines along
or one who strove and suffered much.
For here in knotted cord and vein
trace the varying chart of years;
l know the troubled heart, the strain,
Inc weight OF Atlas-and the tears
Again see the patient brow
That palm erewhile was wont to press;
And now I is furowed deep, and now
Made smooth with hope and tenderness.
For something OF a formless grace
This moulded outline plays about;
A plying flame, beyond our trace.
Breathes like a spirit, in and out
The love that cast an aureole
Round one who. longer to endure
Called mirth TO ease his ceaseless dole,
Yet kept his nobler purpose sure.
Lo. as / gaze, the statured man,
Built up from yon large hand. appears;
A type that nature wills 10 plan
But once In all a peoples years.
What better than this yoiceless east
To tell Of such a one as he,
Since through its living semblance passed
The thought that babe race be free.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Carl schurz tells OF a German count
proud OF his lineage, who applied. with
manifest condescension. for place in the
army. He mentioned, with great compla-
eeney, his highborn ancestry. saying they
had been counts for centuries.
Mr.. Lincoln interrupted him: well
that need not trouble you. 1t will not
be in your way II you behave yourself
as soldier
Congressman. afterwards Vice President
coIfax used TO enjoy telling of the per-
plexity Of an Englishman who one day
found Mr.. Lincoln bending over his big
boots in the act of polishing them.
why, Mr.. President" exclaimed the
Briton in surprise. do you black your
own bootsg'
yes" said Mr.. Lincoln. why not2
Don't your
mo, indeed. English gentlemen never
black their own boots"
Well" inquired the president. whose
boots do you black
When congressional COMMITTEES
brought him an exhaustive report on a
new gun. he exclaimed: ...#
Il should want . new lease Of life 10
read this through. Why can't an investi-
eating committee show a grain OF com
mon sense! II I send man TO buy a
horse / expect him to tell me that horses
points. not how many hairs he has in
his tzilg'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The Lincoln Journal notes the
preparations being made to relocate
Johns Hopkins university on "a typ
zeal university campus which has just
been undertaken on a comprehensive
scale to accommodate all the activi-
ties of the university except the med
Ical school and hospital" The day
will come sooner even than ex-
pected. when the Journal win have
an opportunity TO use almost the
Identical language to describe the de-
velopment OF our own University Of
Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

II there is to be q test OF the
validity Of our commission plan Law
Il should by all means be made at
once. The chaos that would be pro-
duced In our municipal government
II the law should be declared uncon-
stitutional after 1t had supposedly
gone into practical operation 10 al
most Manageable. II serious doubt
exists as TO the constitutionaiity 1t
via warrant test in the courts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

II goes without saying that the ex-
perience and avowed purpose Of the
law creating the water board. and
likewise the Law for the commission
plan Of government. to keep all Of
ficers in charge of our municipal af-
fairs out Of politics. is to be strictly
observed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The late meeting OF the democratic
state committee at Columbus Is de-
scribed as q great harmony feast.
That o'clock lid Law must have
worked wonders in these smaller
towns as well as IN Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

President comiskey of the Chicago
White sox has been asked by demo-
cratic friends to run for governor OF
Illinois. The Old Roman would make
them know he was on the base lines
II he did.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

A Chicago Judge has fined two
street railway companies for insuffi-
Gent heating of their cars. Wonder
IL something cannot be done here
with reference to oYerheating ana
under yentilating our street cars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

At any rate. the Citizens union
will have TO go far and hunt hard to
secure a new publicity committee to
keep the pace already set. 1t may be
possible. but lit can't be done with
out . makeup"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Governor Stubs Of Kansas says he
Is hot for Roosevelt" II he is for
him at all. he Is hot, OF course. That
is the Kansas governors normal tenn
perature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Speaking of reformers Herbert
Croly observes that Roosevelt,
Bryan and Hearst whom he does not
approved are not lawyers by pro-
fession.' 1t has been SO long since
Mr.. Bryan practiced that. evidently.
people have forgotten that he was a
lawyer by profession.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12


SOUTH OMAHA, Feb. lo.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: / have read with interest
concerning the Omaha Commercial clubs
campaign on seed corn testing. Having
extensive farming interests In Buffalo
county and believing that the farmers are
fully awake to the necessity OF testing.
and that they are past the kindergarten
stage in scientific farming. j think the
enormous expense OF all these seed corn
special trains" could be better spent in
the following ways:
a. Let the railroads as their share Of
this expense grant half-rates on seed
corn from any point in Nebraska to an
other on the certificate plan.
e. Let the Omaha Commercial club
through the agency OF the Grain exchange
send competent inspectors to those locali-
ties in Nebraska holding the best seed
corn and conduct extensive tests. Having
located and tested quantities offered as
seed corn, let the club give wide publicity
as to where the seed may be obtained,
prices, etc. Let each shipment sold on
the recommendation of the exchange be
certified as tested seed corn. a certificate
signed by the inspectors accompanying
each shipment.
This will lend confidence, as a farmer
naturally wants to know he is getting
something better than his own crop pro-
yides. The whole situation appeals to me
as merely a question OF where to get
good seed corn. acclimated to Nebraska.
We farmers already know our corn won't
test in some localities, while in other
localities 1t will test satisfactorily. Now
show US where and how to get 1t.
o. MCoNNAUGHEN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Another OF that legion OF distin-
guished old Iowans has gone In Gen.
eral James B. Weaver. Does Iowa
feel that its later harvests have re-
plenished its supply of celebrities?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

This whole subject Of world peace
Is a paradox, anyway. Germany is
building q new engine Of war 30 for
midable as 70 make the modern
dreadnaught obsolete.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The city clerks compilation of
the law establishing the commission
form of city government is a very
handy volume. but It should have
been provided with an index.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The hen is the only captain Of industry
who takes "a vacation IN the win,er.-st
Paul Ploneer-Press.
No. there is cartoonist Mccuteh-
con.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

With La Toilette and Folk both
taking themselves out OF the presi-
Dental battle, the process OF elimina-
tion seems to have begun on both
sides Of the political firing line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Wayne Whippie in Hampton's Magazine.
The ignoring Of Abraham Lincoln as a
humorist is doubtless due to the fact that
he has been taken at his word, for he
used to say enphatisally, Il am not a
manufacturer, but retailer Of stories. "
Yet as a retailer and jobber Of jokes he
uneonsciousIy became a merchant prince
in literature, after the order Of Shake
speare, who took the cold, dead works OF
those who had gone before and gave them
warmth and life unending. In his keen
admiration Of the would-be humorous
writing that were then the fad. Lincoln
never dreamed that the stories he was
telling to ease the friction and amuse the
people he met daily would be told over
and over long after the skits Of the scrib-
blers Of the hour were forgotten.
Colonel silas W. Burt and several mill
tary friends called on President lincoln
on business for Governor Seymour Of New
York. late one evening In the summer Of
SO. AS they were about to leave, one Of
the men, a certain major under the in
fluence Of liquor. leered at Mr.. Lincoln
and, slapping him on the leg. said:
Mr.. President. tell US one Of your good
stories"-with significant emphasis on the
good" Colonel Burt thus refers to his
modification:
IF the floor had opened and dropped
me out Of sight | should have been
happy. The president drew himself up.
and turning his back as far as possible
upon the major with great dignity ad-
dressed the rest Of us. saying:
1 believe l have the popular reputa-
ton Of being a story teller, but I do not
deserve the name in its general sense,
for It is not the story itself, but its pur-
pose or effect that interests me. l often
avoid long and useless discussion by
others. or a laborious explanation on my
own part, by short story that illustrates
my point Of view. So, too. the sharpness
OF a refusal or the edge Of a rebuke may
be blunted by an appropriate story so as
TO save wounded feelings and yet serve
the purpose. No, am not simply a
story teller. but story telling as an emol-
lient saves me much friction and dis
tress.'"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

There is an old saying that water
win not run up hill. but recent price
movements show It does not refer to
the cost OF living current.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Senator Bob" Taylor OF Ten
nessee is a candidate for reelection
and he Is playing nothing but har-
mony tunes on his fiddle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

President Madero seems to be as
good at one end OF a revolution as at
the other.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Mayor Harrison is said to be an
authority on cooking eggs. Very
well. but can he do anything toward
bringing them within easy reach?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Statistics tell us each man. woman
and child in this country averages
ss4.si. Feel in your pocket and see
81 II 10 there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
JANUARY CIRCULATION.
49,728

State Of Nebraska, County Of Douglas, IS:
Dwight Williams. circulation manager
Of The Bee Publishing company. being
duly sworn, says that the average daily
circulation. less spoiled. unused and re-
turned copies, for the month OF January
1872. was 4s.18.
DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 70
before me this 9Th day OF February, 1919
(seaI.l ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

No. Jane. the. Money trust is not
exactly a trust for money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
|IbeBetsLcttrBar1.
Hot Questions for Fire Agents.

Hct Questions for Fire Agents.
OMAHA, Feb. Ito the Editor Of The
Bee: 1 would like to know what this
city is coming 10. Here We have g paid
fire department, with a double shift Of
men, better protection than most cities,
and still We taxpayers have TO take money
from our fire fund to purchase canvas
covers to use at fires. in order 10 pro-
tect the interests OF the fire insurance
companies. Why not make these COM
panies take care Of their own salvage
at fires, have them keep a salvage corps
here as in other cities, make them spend
some OF their s50e.Ooo to sdOo,0o0 they are
taking out OF the city every year IN clear
profits. and not one cent in return TO the
city for protecting their interests We
are paying a too big premium to be dealt
with in the manner these companies deal
with us. They raise the rates here to
take care OF their eastern cities. If not
salvage corps, make them pay to the
city pension fund for the firemen. who
by their dangerous. work are injured at
fires. TAXPAYER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Laughter, by preserving the life Of the
president saved the nation in its mortal
need" An old friend of Mr.. Lincoln's,
waiting outside the door Of the executive
office heard his high, ringing laugh
within. and remarked TO others standing
near, That laugh is the presidents life
preserver." Lincoln's laugh became con-
tasious, infectious. epidemic. The gov
eminent, the army, the whole north
learned from him to look on the bright
side Of everything.
In this way Abraham Lincoln came to
be the savior OF his country. A memoir
able day on which he tried to give his
nearest advisers a laughing lesson was
In September. 1852 He had called the
cabinet together for special purpose.
After they were assembled-the story was
told years afterward by Secretary Stan
ton:
The president turned to us and said:
Gentlemen. did you ever read any
thing FROM Artemus ward?'
Not a member OF the cabinet smiled;
as for myself, ] was angry and looked
TO see what the president meant. It
seemed TO me like buffoonery. lie. how
ever, decided TO read to us chapter
from Artemus Ward. which he did with
great elaboration. Having finished, he
laughed heartily without a member Of
the cabinet Joining in the laughter.
Well he said. let's have another
chapter, and he read another chapter
to our great astonishment l was con-
sldering whether | should rise and leave
the meeting abruptly. when he threw the
book down. heaved long sigh, and said:
Gentlemen. why don't you Taught
With the fearful strain that is upon me
night and day, II did not laugh / should
die, and you need this medicine as much
as I do
He then put his hand in his tall hat
that sat on the table and pulled out a
little paper"
The little paper was the emancipation
proclamation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

That talkative gentleman from
Texas ia In fair way to get himself
disliked down about Falrview.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
GRINS AND ORGANS.

Friend-So you think your play has a
scene that will catch the women.
Playwright-Positiye OF H. 1t shows a
new family moving in, and all the women
In the audience will be pop-eyed watching
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The oldest pensioner" will outline
all the others.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Rumor has Il that the market In
Everglades is a little sluggish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The courts may dissolve the oil
trust, but the price sticketh fast.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Just SO the dark horse is not a
trick horse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
Lincoln's Humor

Saving Grace of Cheer Eazed
the Mighty Burden of War
and strife.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

There are more ways than one OF
Colonel Bryan getting, into the Con-
gressional Record.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Dee mailed 20 them. Address
will be changed hs often ss re-
aaested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The Pssserby-You took a great risk
In reseuing that boy; you deserve Car
negie. medal What prompted You to
do IT,
The Hero-He had my skates on.
Puck
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

The young man had taken her home
from the theater.
Mr.. McGinnis," she said. won't you
come In a minute and-er-get warm?
The ianitor probably has turned off the
steam, but"
Good nightl!.'-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12
"Fffth grade this year, Tommy"

Yes. SIR"
You're in decimals or fractions now. no
doubt?''
no. sir. I'm in crochet work and clay
modelling now."-Pittsburgh Post.
She-What has happened TO Miss Mur-
dock?
HeLThat affable young fellow told her
she had a musical laugh. aud she went
into hysteri, IS over one Of his storles.-
Woman's Home Companion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

No." said the young woman. Il will
not reclte that part of the wedding eere-
mony in which I promise 10 obey"
whats the difference" said her IA
ther. III you find that the terms Of this
contract don't suit you you can always
call in a lawyer to have them inter-
preted. "-Washington Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

You're a college man, doctor?' asked
the halfbsok.
oh, yes" replied the physician.
Did you ever take an interest in foot
haIl?'
Indeed, always did
And did you ever suffer from any socI-
dentsT'
''oh, yes: lot of the fellows neglected
to pay me!"-Younkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-12

YES. sir, am proud to say that I'm
selfmado man"
Then it's q great pity you didn't notice
that your legs were not mates."-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-07-16

said:complaint unjustly claims an estate,
right, title, interest or lien in said lands,
that the defendants be required to set
forth the nature of their claims; that the
court examine into and determine the
legality of plaintiffs title and determine
the adverse claims of the defendants; that
it be decreed that the defendants have no
estate or interest in said real property and
be enjoined from asserting any claim to
the same; and for general relief and costs.
All of which will more fully appear by
eference to the said complaint.
And you are hereby notified that if you
fail to appear and answer said complaint
as above required, the said plaintiff will
apply to the court for the relief demanded
therein and for costs of suit.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
District Court of the Fourth Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Nevada, IN and for the
county of Elko, this 23rd day of May, 1912.
FRED.C. VOIGHT,
(SeaD Clerk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-07-16
WERE RACE OF CLAY EATERS
Frsnoh savants Have Proof That Pre-.
historic ParlsIans Ate Earth
n q Food.

French savant, DR.. Marcel Bau-
douin, has discovered that Parisians
at one time were clay eaters. The
present generation, OF course. is ex-
cluded. The geophagous Parisians
were prehistoric ones. How he dis
covered all these facts has been ex-
plained by him to the Academy Of Sci
ence. The region Of Paris. he says,
was Inhabited by tribes that made a
practice OF mixing clay with their food.
When they had no other food they sim
ply ate the earth. Montmatre clay. II
seems, was particularly nutritive. The
sand In the bed of the Seine was an
excellent digestive. Children were
nursed and brought up on both these
delicacies between the ages OF three
and seven.
Many OF these vigorous prehistoric
babies had already worn out their
teeth 1t was this very fact that
proves that they were a geophagous
race. The remains of their teeth show
that they were worn and polished by
eating clay and sand, just like the
teeth OF the geophagous or earth-eat.
ing tribes OF Africa and the Pacific
ocean. We know that even in our own
day clay-eaters who have desenerated
from civilization are to be found in
North and South Carolina Their teeth
present exactly the same characteris-
tics as those of the prehistoric Paris
lans, who are. therefore. proved to
have been fond of a vol-au.vent d'ar-
glle, or curried river sand. Certain
clays. adds the professor, are proved
to have excellent dietary properties;
nut he does not go 80 far as to recon-
mend any particular dish for present
day Parisians.