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Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
SECULAR SHOTS AT PULPIT.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: A Toronto
pastor inyslghs strongly against the
wickedness OF sightseeing at Niagara
Falls on Sunday. But he says nothing
about enjolnIng the cataract.
New York Post: A Congregational
minister In Massachusetts, has resigned
from the pulpit to devote himself to
chicken raising. with the price OF eggs
what 1t is. chickens are now laying up
treasures on earth.
Minneapolis Journal: The Protestant
ministers Of Detroit hesitated to make
an agreement not TO marry unit couples
on the ground that II would drive the
business to Windsor. This is something
like the saloonkeeper's excuse that IL he
did not violate tho law someone else
would.
Boston Transcript: An ancient bit OF
casuIstry confronted the Protestant
eIergymen Of Detroit who pledged them
selves to refuse to marry the unfit: IF
we do not someone else will" The same
was urged shortly after the expulsion
from Eden. and has been doing pretty
continuous duty ever since.
Springfield Republican: Onward Chris
tan Soldiers" was the proper hymn for
the Presbyterian church at Portland. Ore.
which broke off its evening services sud
denly last Sunday while the congregation
ran to arrest a burglar. who was robbing
the parsonage next door. The pastors
wife happened 10 see a light where no
light should have been. and no doubt her
husband forgave the rude interruption of
his eloquence. 1t was fortunate the con-
gregztion was not like the one Of which
q southern newspaper correspondent re-
Gently gave this naive but Illuminating
news: The Eplscopalians and their hus-
bands viii attend a social tomorrow even
ing"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
THE MoUREERs.

a.
s. Z. Klser in Record Herald.
Some people fret because. they gets
No credit and no praise.
And some because they are beset
BY hard luck all their days.
Some people sigh because the sky!
May not be always blue.
And many men are saddeued BY 5
Tho friends who prove untrue.
Some people find the daiiy grind,
A thing that tries thar soulssE ~
Some feel dismay day after day
Because OF warts or uioles: Ii
Some people grieve because they 1eAve
The pathways that are straight
Some mourn their failure to achieve
The glory OF the great
Some people moan. BECAUSE unlspoatn,
Their talents 90 to waste. 49,.
And some because they ST alone,
Unwooed and unembfaced: i'AAss@
Some people weep because they rep
No crops from seeds they sow.
And some are sad because tney've had
Unloyely rows to hoe;
Some people let themselves forget
That gladness may be gained,
Because they find themselves In debt
And always ara restraineds w
Worst fools OF all are they who bawl
Their sorrows to the crowd.
And SWIVEL when their fellowmen
Have reason to be proud.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
Twenty Years Ago

News was received from 81. Louis that
the popuiists had voted 10 hold their
national convention In Omaha on July L.
Rev. and Mrs. II. W. Kuhns left for
Augusta, Ga.
l. Newton Smith OF Philadelphia was
the guest OF his brothers-in-law, Gov
ernor James +. Boyd and Thomas F.
Boyd
Prof. william Lighton returned from a
visit TO the Lincoln Mlcroscopical society,
where he exhibited his fine microscope
and rare collections OF sections Of hard
substances. cut and prepared by himself
The young women Of 81. Cecilis's church
gave an entertainment at Exposition hall
including musical numbers by Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Ritter. Messrs. o'Grady and
Murphy Misses Fiannery. Brady, Dewitt
and Herold and MFR. Herold. Miss o'Nelll
displayed Evolutionary powers, recitlng
that familiar. thrilling and popular epic
'The curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight"
Superintendent OF Schools Fitzpatrick
speaking Of kindergattenqin the public
schools, said: II am In favor OF a good
Kindergarten for children Of the proper
age, but that IL a matter which cannot
be definitely fixed. The kindergarten age
is somewhere about the fourth or fifth
yoat."
Bishop Newman made an eloquent adj
dress on Education" before the students
OF the Omaha Commercial college.
Mrs. Bourke, wife Of Captain John q.
Bourke. received letter from her hus-
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FEB. 25.

Thirty Years Ago
A number Of new appointments have
been made on the Burlington. among
them George B. Harris to be general pur-
chasing agent In place OF William irving,
resigned, and Thomas Miller 10 be general
freight agent in place Of Mr.. Harris.
A well dressed stranger entered Coops
restaurant and ordered first class break
fast. Having concluded his meal. the
stranger gave Mr.. Coops a 80 gold piece.
and when he had received the change
departed. and. as was later discovered.
the hosts SIS seal skin cap also departed
at the same time.
A man named W. o. Smith was arrested
charged with forging pass from Grand
Island over the signature Of ]. j. Dickey.
superintendent Of telegraph.
A gentleman holding a high position
in the management OF the Union Pacific
received a large and handsome oil paint
ing from London. the work OF the well
known artist. Robert Landseer.
Thomas II. Cotier. Douglas street job
printer. has completed the purchase of
tho elegant Sherman property on sher-
man avenue near Hon. A. J. Poppleton's
for a family residence, the price being
S.6o
+. II. Davis. assistant cashier. has been
elected cashier to FIJI the vacancy In the
First National bank when Cashier Yate' s
resignation takes effect.
John Archer Of Manchester. England.
brother OF the celebrated horse jockey is
In Omaha stopping with a friend whose
acquaintance he made in Scotland years
ago. MIR. Archer has come TO America
to invest his brothers money in the cattle
interests OF Nebraska"
Z. 7. Duke is en- route TO Havana.
where he will spend several weeks
ID. b, Sargent. the Union Pacific pay
master, arrived home from a western trip.
J. b. J. Ryan, formerly city editor OF
the defunct Telegraph. has accepted a
position on the Herald. ...s.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
Those old.Fashion.d Winters.

The Oldest inhabitant has not
made much complaint this winter
about the passing OF the "old-fash-
ioned'' winters, when II was really
cold" nor has he had much ground
for doing so. The winters spinal
column may now be considered as
fractured. IL not completely broken
and yet we are not forgetting Mr..
Groundhog's admonition--so that
the reminiscent man may sit down
and ponder in comparison over this
and previous winters he has known,
and decide, candidly, II this one
wasn't little old-fashioned itself.
II he has llysd in a house heated by
furnace for which he has had to
buy the coal. he probably will admit
that, prone as the times are to fall
into the foibles OF fashion, the winter
season has not quite lost its identity
For several years folks have beer
convincing themselves that the sea.
sons were gradually changing as tc
the sections: that winters in tbs
south were becoming more rigorou!
and in the north more mild. TIKI
winter knocks that theory into /;
| cooked hat. particularly SO far as ths
north is concerned. for the cold haI
been general and more acute thai
usual everywhere. This. following al
unusually torrid summer, general,
might afford a theme for discussion
as substitute for the one that ha
been SO ruthlessly despoiled- At an
rate. 1t will be in order from EoS
on for the story-tellers to bark bael
10 those old-fashioned winters, ELK
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

The Auto show made good in
every respect. and proves that
Omaha dealers are alive to the i'm.
portance of the industry. 1t was
one big week for them, and the in
terest manifested by the public Is
but an evidence Of the hold the au-
tomobile has taken on the life Of the
community. Omaha is a much more
extensive headquarters for the trade
than is generally understood. and is
growing along that line. too.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

and waterways were needed. IL that
is true today. what viii be the situa-
ton fifty or seyenty-fiye years from
now, when the country is more
densely populated and industry more
extensively developed? OF course,
in the meantime, railroad building
will go on. but probably no faster
than the rate Of increase in the de-
mands upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

yes Baltimore sun.
There Is something refreshing In the
news Of the one man Who held up occu-
pants OF Pullman car near Piedmont,
w. Va: but there Is also q disappoint-
ment, for while the bandit did II ''sn-
gie-handed he didn't march the crew
through the entire train, uncouple the
engine and disappear with final volley
OF shots, It's pity that the real bad
man romance is becoming so tame.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
New York Sun.

In addition TO the value which attaches
to Leap Year because Of its special privi-
leges there is strictly commercial value
which appeals TO the tax gatherer. Thus
the chancellor OF the exchequer estimates
that British revenue gains si,soo,ooo in
gross and 10000 In net receipts in con-
sequence OF the extra day and imperial
Imports and exports expand by 81, 100.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
Minneapolis Journal.

With the appointment Of Chancellor
Pitney Of New Jersey to I'll the vacancy
caused b. the death OF Justice Harlan.
President Taft has named majority OF
the supreme court. besides eleyating one
Of It's members to the chief iustieeship-
This Is responsibility such a. has fallen
to no other president except Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
4 New England preacher adv

A New England preacher advises
all his brethren Of the cloth to read
the Sunday morning paper every
time before entering their pulpits,
on the theory, doubtless. that the
. better the day the better the paper.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

The insurgent republicans OF
Texas. now that La Toilette is out OF
the race. have come over to Taft.
evidently considering that II is time
to stop playing and get down to
business.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
win the appointment Of a ma

With the appointment of a master
in-chancery to take hold OF the case,
the public win wonder IL the affairs
Of the water works are to be ad-
1usted. or II the new move is only
the beginning Of new litigation.
Both sides have resourceful lawyers
employed and the case has been good
for Eat fees for several seasons.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
Ten Years Ago

Ten Years Ago
Tho city council appointed John o.
Detweiler. L. n Gonden and Charles L.
Thomas to appraise damages as the re-
suit OF vacating Capitol avenue, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth. for market
house
The contract with the New Omaha
Thomson Houston Electric Light COM
pany was finally approved for 800 arc
lamps at tsi.5o q year. the city to receive
a royalty OF per cent per annum on its
gross receipts.
Mrs. c. J. Frice entertained the mem
bers Of the South Side Whist club in the
afternoon and after the games served an
elaborate five-course dinner. The prizes
we're won by Mrs. S. r. Crickmore and
Mrs. Marty.
The Pennsylvania club Of Omaha held
its fourteenth annual reunion in Myrtle
hall, Continental block. Most prominent
were Charles r. Henderson. who was
president: Major T. Is. Ciarkson. Richard
c. Patterson, J. n. II. Patrick. p. J.
Barr, W. @. shriver and N. II. Hoerner,
Joseph Rieffer. - years Of age, died a,
his home. 1911 North Twenty-sixth street
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
rIuckInx the Golden Goose.

The goose that has been laying golden
eggs for the democratic party since lsie
has been Invested Of almost all It's feath-
ers and the bruises on its carcass in
dicate that 1t has suffered somewhat
from a violent contact With brickbats and
bootisekA
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

A feminine mountain climber has
placed the suffragette flag on the
summit of the Andes. But there
are 50 many little hills nearer, earth
10 scale that this achievement
scarcely seems worth while.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIES.


Maud-was Jack on his knees when he
proposed to you?
Ethel-No, he seemed TO be up in the
air.-BOston Transcript,
He told her that he wound gladly die
for her
The same old bluff. Did he catch
herr"
NO. She told him she would gladly
let him."-Stray Stories. -----.>
Does your wife regret that she mar
Not as much as do,"-Judge.
Il wonder IL Jack knows I have money
Has he proposed:'
He knows."-Kansas City journal.
Aged suitor-It is true that am con-
siderably older than you. but man Is as
Miss Pert-Oh, that doesn't matter.
What l want to know is II YOU are as
rich as you look.-chicago Tribune.
Miss Campus Girl-can We have some
Society EditOr-wha, do you want space
for?
Miss Camnus-To publish the dolngs Of
our secret society.-chicaso News.
was the charity ball e success
''Oh. yes. indeed. They say the gowns
must have cost half million at least"
And how much was raised for char
"why. nearly 500 Wasn't that ff9e?'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer. ~
did you hear Congressman wombat's
speech?"
81 did that"
What did he say about theSe charges
of grating which have beck brought
against him.?
He didn't touch on that snbjsct. But
he said the constitution must. and shall
be sserved."-LouisvIlle Courier.Jour-
nal.
Mr.. Ardup. you're going to pay this
bill within the next forty-eight hours or
I'm going to sue you for the amount OF
For PHYS sake!''
Yes. you can put IL on that ground IL
you like; I've aged ten years trying TO
collect this bill."-Chicago Tribune.
He-My dear, really must cut down
our expenses.
she-Then il you want 10 cut them down
you have to stop cutting UP yourself
Indianapolis News. ~
Eureka" exclaimed Hiram lfoskinS.
who. with lighted candle In his hand,
was hunting for leak III the gas pipe.
I A moment later Mrs Hbskins sadly
said. That's lust our luck. Now we'll
have to pay out more money to get the
roof fixed Chicago Record-Tierald,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25


In organizing the college students
of the counfry;into Woodrow Wilson
clubs the doctor should not forget
the college. students dads,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

What kind Of a plan would 1t be
for Samson to put on a circus in
place Of the annual carnival? His
opera has shown that he can do al
most anything.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

It remains 70 be seen, governor.
whether the people OF this country
have lost confidence. in the head OF
their nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

President Earling OF the Milwau-
kee can add to the popularity OF his
road in Omaha by building that cut
off to the northwest. 1t has been
overdue for a good many years.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Arizona becomes the Valentine
state. and from some provisions in
its constitution 1t may DO classed as
a comic.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Don't get uneasy Br'er Ground
hog still has couple Of weeks to
make good in.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

As an exporter Of tobacco. the
United States leads the world. and
1t Is not last when It comes to con-
suming tobacco.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

win the Chinese republic liver"
asks the Sacramento Union. Why.
were you thinking of killing 1t off
II 1t vonld mott
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Senior Pedro Mel ospino may trot
along back 20. Colombia now and
fight II cat, Eith.his name.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

A little later the skies wiil clear.
and then. We viii know Just which
Colonel Harrington meant Harmon
or Hartman. 4 ~
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

France is all up in the air over its
aeroplane army ~
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Archie Butt need not worry. for
he has a sure thing for at least five
years more. .f.N'
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

II seems that those land takers
waded into q lot Of trohble down In
the Everglades. h
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Subscribers leaving the city
temporarily should have The
Zee mailed 90 them. Addres.
will be changed as often as re-
auested.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

The American people are think
ing" says Clifford Pinchot. Yes.
and It might offend him to know
what some OF them were thinking.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25
JANUARY CALCULATION.
49,728

State OF Nebraska. County OF Douglas. So:
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 G.7&
DWIGHT. WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn TO
before me this 9Th day Of February 1872
lSeal1 ROBERT HUNTER.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Don't cry, Colombia, you are still
the gem OF the ocean.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

they had when was boy along in
about 19II-12." A new reckoning
period las been established.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Aged Suitor-It is true that am con-
siderably older than you. hut a man IS as
young as he feels. you know. and
Miss Pert-Oh, that doesn't matter.
What l want to know is II YOU are as
rich as you look.-Chicago Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

He-My dear. really must cut down
our expenses.
She-Then IL you want TO cut them down
you have to stop cutting UP yourself
Indianapolis News. fm ~
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Does your wife regret that she mar
ried a poor man.
Not as much as do. Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Eureka" exclaimed Hiram foskinS
who. with a lighted candle In his hand.
was hunting for leak ID the gas pipe.
A moment later Mrs. Hoskins sadly
said; That's Just our luck Now. well
have to pay out more money to get the
roof fixed. "-Chlcago Record Herald
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Il wonder IL Jack knows have money"
Has he proposed?'
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Miss Campus Girl-can We have some
space in your paper?
Society Editor-what do yon want space
for?
Miss Camnus-To publish the doings OF
our secret society.-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Maud-was Jack on his knees when he
proposed to you?
Ethel-No, he seemed to be up in the
air.-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Yes"
He knows. kansas City journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

Mr.. Ardup. you're going to pay this
bill within the next forty-eight hours or
I'm going to sue you for the amount or
N II" r#-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

was the charity ball G success
''Oh. yes. indeed. They say the gowns
must have cost a half million al least.
And how much was raised for, char
ft-s 80 $3.50 H
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

| "FOF pity s sake.
yes. you can put IL on that ground IL
you like; Eve aged ten years trying TO
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

CORRESPONDENCE
Communications relating TO news and
editorial matter should be addressed
Omaha Bee Editorial Department.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

He told her that he wound gladly die
for her"
The same old bluff Did he catch
herr
NO. She told him she would gladly
let him."-Stray Stories.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-25

"why. nearly 500 Wasn't that ffue?''
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-15
Thirteen KILLED
IN CHICAGO
WRECK

Chicago, July 15-Thirteen persons
were killed and fifteen to twenty
were injured in a wreck on a Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy Railroad at
Western Springs, suburb of Chicago,
at $3.50 a. m. Sunday.
Coming through fog, with sup
posedly a clear track ahead, train No
s, fast mail, ran at full speed into
the rear of train No. 2, known as the
Overland Express from Denver, which
was standing still on the track, tele-
scoping two of the Overlands Pullman
carrs.
Railroad officials refused to fix the
blame until after the wreck has been
investigated thoroughly. Mrs. F. A.
Wilcox, who was in charge of the tow
err from which the block signals were
controlled, said she was certain the
block was thrown against both trains
She collapsed after the accident, and
still is in a highly nervous condition
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-15
SHIFTING ASHES.

A family on the North Side have sew
eral children, but only one-the oldest
is boy. The little lad grew used to
sister, but longed for a brother. The
boy was twelve recently, and the house
was rather upset in anticipation of
something or other. The father was
busy and the son had to sift the ashes
and care for the furnace. At this juno
ture nurse appeared on the scene,
and two days later she came to the
little boy.
What do you think you've got?" she
asked him.
"a baby brother!" fairly grasped the
youngster.
"No. dearie-it's baby sister" re-
piled the nurse.
GOSH" groaned the youngster
Must I always sift these ashes ?"-
From Norman E. Mack's National
Monthly.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-15

frock over satin slip, with access
sories to match.
Mr.. Salter is a young man of ster-
ling qualities and is valued employee
of Newman Lumber Co.
The only attendant was Mrs. Keith,
sister of the groom. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Salter left for a
short trip to Gulfport and on their
return will be at home to their friends
temporarily, with Mrs. Salter's pa
rents, on Bushman street.
!. + 4.
Gardinier-tiaIselI Engage
ment Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Halsell, of Lau-
rel, Miss, have announced the engage
ment of their daughter, Anice Ledyard,
to Mr.. Dewey Francis Gardiner. The
wedding will be celebrated at the
home of the bride-elect's parents, on
Friday, July &c.
The announcement of the engage
ment is of unusual interest not only
in Laurel, the home of both young
people. but in Hattiesburg and other
cities, where Miss Halsell has often
visited, and in New Orleans, where
she was student at Sophie Newcomb
College Miss Halsell is one of the
prettiest and most popular girls of the
unmarried set in Laurel society and
her parents home, with its pretty
yard and long porches, has been the
scene of many beautiful hospitalities
for the younger set.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-15
BABY'S HANDS tied
MOTHER TELLS HOW SAxO SALVE
CONQUERED ECZEMA.

Last fall we noticed small rough
and red spots coming on baby's hands.
The skin was very dry and she kept
scratching them until they would
bleed. We lost a good deal of sleep
with her. Finally we took her to the
doctor and he treated her several
weeks, but it kept spreading until we
had to keep her little hands tied and
dress and bandage them several times
day they were so sore, and we used
everything we could hear of for &c
zema. Finally our druggist told us
about Saxo Salve. We tried it and one
and half tubes has entirely cured
her Her little hands are smooth and
not even SCARED, and we are so GLAD
to tell others what Saxo Salve has
done for us. Mrs. Mort Stephenson
Lebanon, Ind"
You cannot do better than to try
Saxo Salve for eczema, letter, ring
worm, or any skin affection-we cheer
fully give back your money if it does
not help you.-Hays G. Field, Drug
gists, Hattiesburg, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-07-15

Teacher and the Wait" Another
good play on the same program, is
entitled "The Stolen Bracelet" in
which clever child artist depicts the
part of detective. A third play is
entitled king Henry Nv and the Wood
Chopper" Mr.. Annamoser, the Shu-
berts' singer, will render the songs
at the Gem starting today. On Friday
the Gem will present the big Kalem
feature drama, "The Tragedy of The
Desert" with special music, songs,
ETC. The admission next Friday only
will be adults 10c, children five cents,
owing to the heavy royalty in order to
secure "The Tragedy of the Desert"
THAT Terrible African Hunter" at
the Lomo theatre today. No need to
say who is caricatured in this scream
ingly funny picture of great African
hunters. 1t is sufficient to say that
the titled alone will draw crowds, and
lHc picture Will Scilu Jucm away buOI-
oughly satisfied. Mans Lust for Cold"
is Biograph picture that has the
stir of epic life, the search for gold
in the desert thirst and Indian attack.
The scenes are skillfully handled and
well photographed. white Roses"
! is undoubtedly dramtic masterpiece.
Redolent with heart-interest, gripping
in plot, this splendid photoplay fea-
lures Mr. Francis X. Bushmah in
another of the exquisite roles that
have gained him such popularity. Miss
Maimo Redding will open her return
engagement at the Lomo. Most of
our patrons will remember having en-
joyed her singing here sometime ago.
See ad elsewhere in this issue for "A
Nations PERIL" a two-reel special
booked for Wednesday, July II, the
most sensational picture ever shown
on the moving picture screen.