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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12
ALL THE MONEY BEARING His NAME
BY ANNABEL LEE

,;no If the present administration when | became
Treasurer Of the United States Then the episode came
TO mind and have written Mr. Ferry, my employer,
reminding him of his Obligations
The daily currency output OF the Treasury upon
which Mr. Burke appears IN dollar bills IS ooOoo
His name appears daily wodolar notes Just l2S,OD0
times There are 81 900 daily issues OF hve-doar silver
certificates. and 600 iiye-doar United States notes
besides 100000 en-dollar notes, issued every day.
In fact the Bureau OF Engraving prints Mr.. Burkes
name on lOSO.OOO notes Of United States currency
dav In addition this daily increasing obligation
On the part Of the farmer Mr. Burke has signed his
name to a number OF ten-thousand-dollar certificates
At this rate the Bureau OF Engraving prints currency
bearing his name TO the amount OF S2,S76,OOO a day
which bv the end Of his term as Treasurer will net him
S}5O0O000)O should he be fortunate enough to realize
upon his youthful investment.
The following is the letter that Mr.. Ferry has just
received from the Treasurer:
My DEAR Mr.. FERRY
When we lived neghbors adjoining farms in German
Township and was a little mite Of YOU frequently enc
rlo,eI me in corn hlsing and planting times and
various other occasions for which services you paid uc
fifty cents day You will remember however that al
the time of settlement YOU assured me that YOU We're not
certain that fifty sufficient remuneration Tor
my services and that in addition TO the payment u fifty
cents a dav YOU were TO turn all the money that
YOU got with my name IT, which agreement was per-
fccty satisfactory and duly accepted a. the time
Fearing that YOU have forgotten this obligation on
account Of lapse of time. calling your attention 10
now for of know that all that IS necessary Tor me
20 do simply call your attention to it, that your part
Of the agreement will be faithfully kept and thai you will
kindly scrutinze all bills and faithfully turn over 20 me al
that YOU get with my on them.
With kndc personal regards 70 all the members OF the
family. I am Very sincerely yours, ions BURKE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12

IOHN BURKE United States Treasurer, IS at last
coming into his own He made a bargain nearly nifty
wears AGO bv which he be paid bonus on his ser
vices for work done at that time, when there seemed
little hope Of its fulhment When Chester Ferry has
fulfilled his part Of the contract with Mr. Burke he Will
make the latter easily the richest man IN the world
Half a century is long time 20 wait 70 present bill tor
services rendered; but Mr. Burke has been consccntou'
and did not wish to cmbarrass the man who employed
him until he had filed every requirement Of the stipu-
lated agreement
Young Burke hired out when boy not yet ten years
old 20 hu,l corn for a ncghborng farmer and received
for his pay the small sum Of fifty cents day.
at was really the first money ever earned, says the
Treasurer MY father farm adJoncd FcrryS $, and
after Fathers busy season was over was permitted TO
earn what money could helping the ncghbors The
work was such as was accustomed 70 do and although
was familiar with it | never found It easy. anyone
can testify who has worked the farm. doing chores
and The hundred and one useful and necessary things
that are ALWAYS expected of a boy who works on farm
There were early hours in the planting and corn
huslng season and late after dark at all seasons of the
wear: btu, the work usual. and no one thought Of
Directing 10 overtime then, or Of demanding union
scale Of price for labor performed So when the time
came for my employer 20 pay me for my seasons work
be- said:
"' Johnny / want YOU TO know that what | can afford
20 give YOU now for your work ! regard insufficient
rav. am sure YOU will thnl, YOU have earned more;
for YOU have been dilgen and painStaling and have
never complained So while | can pay YOU only fifty
cents day for your time II agree TO hand over TO You
in the future al the money YOU show with your
name on it,
Il accepted his propositions but gave it little con-
sheraton during the intervening years, until the begin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12

The Prince had arrived, and for moment we pun te
offending Mary of our minds We had TO stand
several rows deep against the walls whhe inc I"yai
procession went down the center OF the room toward the
dais The floor kept clear, and there was great
OMEN snace between us and the August Presence
round whom were grouped equerrieS, patroneSSeS,
otfcers and other notabes No Brtisher, male or ie-
oae would have dared walk across that place, IN
the very face OF their future sovereign
Tr,aoine then the horror Of the Bolton Browns and
the utter CONSERVATION of this loyal assemblage wher
feminine scarlet specter flashed across that hallowed
spot and then stood right in the center OF the orOidoe"
Ground and within range of the royal VISION.
Il was Mary Middleton in all her spendor, quite un-
conscious Of the enornitv of her ofense, srong there
As unconcernedv as if walking up Fitth-ave one aCed
the dais and stalked slowly like tragic queen toward
white pillar at the side, support OF the gallery ana '
q moment leaned against it. 1t was an admirable pack
Ground for her must confess that she was radantly
beautiful
Mrs Bolton Brown seized my arm. thought she
,,as Going 70 faint There was hurried consultation
at the dais The Prince was evidently asking ior NJ
formation An officer OF the regiment, accompanied
nv an equerrv advanced to where Mary was Standls'
She started evidently awakened from her dream ne
guardsman said something, offered MS arm anu '
Sailed off with him. She evidently went toward the
dais: but owing TO the many people 8iouPeu J"'' INN
~ am mortified to DEATH gasped Mrs Bolton
Brown But how delicatey II was done! She mas De'i
ordered to leave the floor and she has gone 70 er car
rage by another entrance In other Gays s"e "ou',
have been sent to the Tower and had her head chopped
off And believe good Mrs. Brown would have heart
ily approved OF such punishment
THE royal party went in to supper Brabazon came nm
tous and made light of the evening" disasters lie
had a famous scheme. He knew OF dark nook IN me
upper gallery, where there was an oval "indo" lha'
gave on the supper room. We could take peep q,
~D,.,,+y without anv fear Of detection 1t would be
Great fun We were soon gazing down from our high
perch at the company below, and after the first quick
survey Of the scene transfiXed with amazement.
There, at the small table reserved TOR Edward ana
his particular guests at his right hand, brilliant IN her
confined on Page 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOX APRIL L. ''i+

and they must be in the form regulating the distinction
between the peeresSeS. D.,
\Iarv was late. and we waited in the Bolton-Brown
private drawing room for her. Nathalie was sweet anu
rnaidenlv in simple white, and Mama most imposing III
,rnle velvet and pearls When Mary did come IN we
f,riv oasnad She had violated every tenet OF the
Wessex code. She was barbara; but stunning go-
r;o,s Her gown was Of vivid red, held up by many
ribbons OF the same shade and covered with garlands OIL
oonnjes She wore a dog collar and a necklace OF da-
fonds-I had never seen her with these in New ork
and an IMPERIAL ara crowned with the same briants
And She carried great shower bouquet OF Oant oil bIe
roses with long streamcrs Of the same intense SCae'
know that both Mrs. Bolton Brown and Nathalie
had hurried consultations with her; but she was I'M
ner,urbable. 1t would have been too late to make
change Of costume and she would not have consented
70 il. Mrs. Bo'ton-B Brown and | went ahead IN
brouqharn. and all the way to the hall where the oal
~ ~ take place She bewaied the situation, and was
IN terror Of the effect that the sight Of Mary would have
an Lady Wcsscx who was her social sponsor.
The ball was held in od-fashioned rooms, such as
London SOCIETY," still cherishcs There was large rooi
and an upstairs gallery running round IT, ~ o"o elu
there was dais covered and canoped with red wAere
the natroncsses were standing and later where the
Prince and his party would be received. smaller
room, had been curtancd of for the royal supper
Among the guests would be included several OF the noble
women on the receiving committee The company hor 50
favored would be RECALLED later in scramble at Ouc''
Our entrance made a sensation Lady NesseN' WHO
was stout and rubicund, turned actually purple at inc
first oln1se Of Mary Middleton The DuchesSes stared
and sntTcd and then ignored her. But Nathalie was
perfectlv charming, and Brabazon was gentleman
Partners were given up and the Of our party prom
enadcd with Mary; but she refused to dance In tact
men would not ask her for a turn People seemed
afraid Of her Wherever she was, she made iatal
splash OF color outrvaling the red and GOA OF inc
uniforms | became aware that she was the oolec' ol
well bred Raging and curiosity. Couples would Walk
bv her and round her, staring at her, and there was
bvword among some Of the men about the scarlet 'iy
if, a,blo we missed her Mrs Brown was cvl-
entlv CONTEMPLATING herself that she had quietly gone
home when she suddenly appeared in the gallery among
drab dowagcrs more glaringly conspicuous than ever
The regiment band struck up the national anthem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12

7 SHALL never forget that evening. Twelve years ago
or more EugIshwomcn especially those Of the Lady
WcsscX brand had conservative and narrow ideas 20
what was good form for a woman 10 wear az a ball.
Her gown could be as dtcoctt as possible was
British cus'om,-but She must beware Of startling col
ors; dcui0 cri combinations and bouquets were taboo
Il was quite ofcnsc TO don any shade Of scarlet for
military ball. and coron.ts and taras could be assumed
only by Duchcsscs, Cduntcsscs, and women If rank;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

and q mild-mannered. peaceful citizen
who still remembers his New England
boyhood, received .A-caliber revolver
from relatives in New Hampshire, who
thought that out here in the wild and
woolly west large gatling gun would
come in handy and be a most useful
present
Sam Joe, proprietor of a local chop suey
parlor, startled his friends by passing
out silk table covers. sandalwood fans
and choice Chinese tea As Sans friends
chiefly are the kind who do not know
what TO do with sandalw6od fans. tea or
table covers, a few bargains in curios
will soon be offered.
\ class of S-yeaT-old lads proudly pre-
scented their Sunday school teacher. Miss
Clara Heilman, with .2e-caliber Boy
Scout rifle.
A man who never smokes received
eight boxes OF the finest Havanas: n
well-known prohibtlonlst got a package
of wet goods, and young man 10 years
old received a sled from fond aunt in
New England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

The classified department OF The Bee
is showing signs of increased activity,
the solicitors are throwing up breast
works and the gontlemanly clerk who at
tends to the "Swappers' Column" is pre-
pairing for an attack on his counter
which would make one think General
Won kluck and bunch of forty-two-cen-
timeter krupps were in town. Inasnuch
as early reports indicate that the number
OF useless Christmas gifts given this
year far surpass the number given away
any previous year, the want ad depart
ment expects its "Swappers' Column" to
be haven of hope for those who re-
cetved just the presents they didn't want.
Eddie Fleming, the heroic and ferocious
sleuth, received the sum total OF six
safety razors Christmas. AS Eddie fer
vently declares he has q regular beard
which one safety razor will care for. II
Is anticipated that through The Bees
'Swappers' Column a safety razor may
be obtained cheap.
Frank Rose, clerk at the Hotel Rome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
ANTE ROOM ECHOES
OF THE GAYEL FALL
Woodmen of the World Are Bringing
Commercial Camp Into
Being,
MACCABEEs MEET WEDNESDAY
lodges Hold Christmas Programs
for the Members and Their Fam
fIies--Other entertainments
Are Planned.

Commercial camp No. AS, has increased
the membership to more than 800 mem
bers and will in all probabilities make ap-
plication for charter at an early date
1t has some entertainment in store for
its members. This camp is composed
chiefly of business men and has the ac-
tive support of prominent members of the
Commercial club. 1t promises TO be one
of the real active camps of this city.
Fraser camp No. 499. located at Twen-
ty-fourth and Vinton, has arranged for
series of dancing parties for the win
ter. Its membership is growing rapidly
and from the enthusiasm it has already
shown, 1t is safe TO say that its member
ship will he more than doubled at its
first 'meeting after receiving its char
ter. Deputy e. j. Seroy is giving this
camp special attention and that of itself
assures success. The drill team has
reached degree OF proficiency in the
short time of its organization that has
surprised its most enthusiastic support
ers. Deer Park Grove an auxiliary to
the Fraser camp, has rented the adjoining
hall and will hold meetings on the same
evening. This will greatly add TO the at
tendance and enthusiasm of the meet
ings and besides the lodge feature it will
promote social entertainment for the
families of members.
Pomixtousk camp No. 4s2 has large
attendance at its monthly meetings Many
socials are arranged for during the win
ter months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

care TO have the men bi'letcd on US. an
] don't want to Inconvenience other peo-
pie. so I've knocked UP a bunk for
myself on tho premises. IT'S handler 60
the stores"
warning Not Needed.
We entered what had been the local
garagN The mechanical transport were
in full possession. tinkcring the siszariA
Of moro cars. We discussed chewed-up
gears (pamples at hand) and tho civil
populations view OF the military. The
corporal told a tale Of a clergyman in a
midland town. who. only a year ago. on
the occasion OF some msncuvers, preached
a sermon warning his flock TO quart their
womenfolk against the soldier.
And then you think--whon you know
=" said the corporal what life IN those
little towns really tsl' He whlRtled
Now como and sec US paid in the drill
she'd
The first man ran across there was a.
sergeant who had served In the NJ. L. in
the picnic we used to call war lie had
been a private cheuffeur for some years
long enough to catch the professional
look, but was ioyously reverting to serv-
ice type again
Tho men lined up, were called out.
saluted emphaticaliy at tho pay-table.
and fell back with their emoluments
They smiled at each other.
AN it's all 80 funny" murmured the
master-builder in my ear. about n
auarter-no--less than a quarter--of what
one 'ud be making on ones own!"
''Two-ten Cs125O) week and ell found,
was. An only two cars TO look after"
said voice behind. AN II ia been
askede-only asked-to lie down I'm the mud
all the afternoon The speaker looked
at his soldier wage of $50 q week and
half handful OF silver Some one wanted
TO know soto voice II that was union
rates" and the grin spread among the
uniformed experts.
Thank heavonw said one OF them at
last ITS too dark to work on those
blessed motor-truoks any more today.
Wen get ready for the concert"
But. It was not too dark half an hour
later for my car to meet a big lorry
storming back in the wind and tho wet
from the northern camps. She gave me
London allowanco--half one inch between
hub and hub-swung her corner like a
Brooklands belle, changed gear for the
uphill with a sweet click and charged
away. For aught I knew. she was
driven by an ex- week
Ond-all-found" er. who next month might
be lodging shells with her and thinking
It all so funny"
Horse, Foot, even the guns may some
times get a little rest, but so long as
men eat thrice day there is no reat
for the a. s. c. They carry the campaign
on their ever-enduring backs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

PHYS sake to shove another sack UNDER
their ud-plastered heads
Voices ia Genr-BOxeA
A corporal who had been nine years a
filter and seven In a city garage briefly
outlined the more virulent diseases that
develop in government rolling stock, q
heard lot about Bulfordl. Hollow voices
from beneath eviscerated gear boxes
confirmed him. We withdrew 20 the
shelter OF the rickcloth workshop-the
corporal, the sergeant who had been a
carpenter with q business OF his own
and, incidentally, had served through the
Boer war; another sergeant who was a
member OF the Master Builders associa-
ton, and private who had also been a
filter, chauffeur, and a few other things.
The sergeant who kept poulrty farm in
Surrey had some duty elsewhere.
A man at carpenters bench was fin
ishing spoke of newly-paintod cart.
He squinted elong It,
That's funny" said the master builder.
"of course in bis own business he'd
chuck his Job sooner than do woodwork.
But it's all funny"
What grudge," a sergeant struck In.
us havin' to put two and three guinea
week mon to loading aud unloading beef,
That's where modified CONSUMPTION for
the men that won't roll up'd DO useful
to us. We want hewers OF wood, we
do"
Il want that file" This was a private
in hurry, come from beneath an un-
speakable Bulford Some one asked him
unsteady IL he would tell his wife In
the morning who he was with tonight"
You'll find 1t in the toolchest" said
the sergeant. 1t was his own tool-chest
and a beauty, which he had contributed
t. the common stock.
And what sort Of men have you got in
the unit3' l asked.
Every sort you can think OF. There
isn't thing you couldn't have made here
IL you wanted to. But"-the corporal who
had been filter spoke with fervour~-
you can't expect us 20 make big-ends,
can YOU. That rive-ton Bulford (militurY
motor truck out of the vet"
And she isn't the worst" said the mas
ter-builder But it's all part OF the Job.
And so funny when you come 30 think
of IL. Me painting carts, and certified
plumbers loading beef"
The corporal turned filters eve on
me. Tho mechanism is the discipline, -
he said with most profound truth. Jock
eyin' a sick car on the road Is discipline,
too. What about the discipllne7' He
turned to the sergeant with the carpen-
ter's chest There was one sergeant OF
regulars with twenty years service be-
hind him and knowledge Of human ma
ture
You ought to know. You've just been
made corporal" said that sergeant Of reg
pars.
We'll. there's so much which every
body knows has got TO be done that
that-why, we all turn in and do g."
quoth the corporal.
Yes, that's just about how the case
stands said the sergaant ne regulars.
Come and see our stores"
They were beautifully arranged in a
shed which felt like a monastry after the
windy clashing world without; and the
young private, who acted as checker
he came from some railway office-hsd
the thin, keen face of tho cleric.
Were in billets in the town." said
the sergeant who had been a carpenter.
But I'm a married man. shouldn't
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Theodore Kiene Wins
More High Honors

Word comes from Chicago that Theo-
dore Kiene. the Omaha boy. who, -four
years ago, won the Edward Rosewater
scholarship, has won additional honors
In the Armour Institute. from which he
will be graduated next June.
Entering the Chicago school. young
kiene took the engineering course AMI
has ever since been an honor student
A few days aso ne was elected member
OF the Tau Beta Thi society. one OF the
highest honors that a student can win.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

wholesome for little folks as for their
elders. Little children who are pale. thin
ana nave no appetite, or DO not grow or
thrive, should use the Tablets after eat
ing and will derive great benefit from
For babies, no matter how young or
delicate, the Tablets will accomplish
wonders In increasing flesh, appetite and
growth. Use only the large sweet tablets
by all druggists for so cents, and no
parent should neglect the use OF this safe
remedy for all stomach and bowel trous-
Dies II the child Is ailing In any way re-
6arding its food or assimilation.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets have been
known for years as the best preparation
Tor all stomach troubles. whether In
free trial
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Beggar Splits His
Bit with the Blind
Woman on Corner

A beggar pinohed OF face and ragged.
pan-handled 10 cents from q man on
Douglas street Christmas afternoon and
split It with q blind woman who sat all
afternoon at Fifteenth ana Douglas play
ing on a battered ACCORDION. Few per
sons were on tho streets In the after
noon and the woman had been playing
and pleading for money IN vain. The
beggar said he had searched In vain for
q steady job.
I've picked up q fow odd jobs and
Kept u1yself from starving" he said.
after he had given the woman half Of
his ''pickings," 'I'vo had 10 sell my
clothes You soc have no shoaA"
The mans feet were only half covered
by the leather OF his torn shoes and one
s:aa Toe protruded through his socks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
MAN WITH FROZEN FOOT
KICKED FROM FREIGHT TRAIN

John Snyder Of Asker. okI, came to
police headquarters early Christmas morn
ing after having walked more than ten
miles from freight train from which
he was Kicked near Ralston. He had not
had anything to eat in forty-eiEht hours,
and when he reached the station COL
lapsed. II was found that his left foot
had been frozen. After receiving medical
attention no was kept at the station by
the police so that he could partake Of
Christmas dinner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

Banner lodge. No. Ii, f. A, T.. will
hold its annual installation OF officers
on the first regular meeting in January.
January II. at Myrtle hall, Fifteenth and
Douglas streets. All sister lodges cord
tally invited. Banner lodge viii also
give card party and dance Thursday
evening, January Z. In Myrtle hall, Fiji
teenth and Douglas streets. Prizes
awarded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
MORRIS COMPANY FOREMAN
Is DEAD FROM APnPI EYY

Following q Christmas eve party at
the home Of his mother-tnlaw. Charles
e. Crawford. foreman at the Morris Pack
Ing plant In South Omaha and living at
24S4 South Eighteenth street. suffered n
fatal stroke OF apoplexy.
Mr. Crawford Is survived by his widow
and two children. besides his parents.
He was Sc years OF age and well known
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

DeceSiber 9S, at the temple.
Gate City lodge. No. 9S will have a
dance for their members and families
on Tuesday, December %. at the Swed-
ish auditorium.
North Omaha lodge, No $50. will hold
their Christmas entertainment on
Wednesday. December so. at the temple.
Union Pacific lodge, No. II, will hold
a big installation of officers on Friday,
January l. Deputy Grand Master Work
man Jaskslek, will he the installing
officer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
nnninh nrntherhnnd-

Benson Danish Brotherhood entertained
at a Christmas party Saturday night
with two large trees lit with many lights
and laden with gifts for all present. A
brief program was given and supper
was served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Reheknh sinterhnnd.

On Wednesday evening about 100 Re
bekshs and friends gathered at the inltia-
tion ceremonies conferred upon a class of
sixteen. Benson team was assisted by
Ruth lodge of Omaha. In conclusion a
banquet was served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

In both Omaha and South Omaha. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
with services at the family residence.
The stroke OF apopiexy is attributed
TO sunstroke nine years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Ladies of the Sraccsbee..

Gate City Hive No. 9. Ladies of the
Maccabees. will hold a regular meeting
on Wednesday afternoon. All members
have been requested to attend.