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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-04-23
April %, 1915
Thankful for Small Favors

Nothing more forciby emphasizes the desperate
straits in which the liquor interests find themselves
than does the eagerness with which the liquor Jour
nails seize upon the few wet victories which occur
and then and embelish them and enlarge upon
them, for the benefit of their readers
There is pathos in these liquor journals stories
of victory that almost pity. Only the con-
seriousness of the evil character of the liquor traffic
and its capacity for inlictng injury on its helpless
Victims will persuade to continue the assault
upon it reading such pitiful walls as the liquor
papers sending up. Very small grains of
comfort satisfying to the trade these days. For
instance here's liquor journal pretending to en-
JOY the present situation in England laying particu-
lar stress it's qualification the fact that the
people are signing the pledge by the thousands in
that country. And here comes Midas Criterion for
April with the following statement:
There are at least few bright spots shining amid the
noisome Prohibition clouds and they welcomed
discussed with pleasure liquor the past week
Midas specifies these bright spots as follows:
First The action of Governor Spry in vetong
the statewide Prohibition bill in Utah. and by the
way, 1t looks if the liquor interests will can
onze Spry.
Second "The killing for this year at least of
the proposed antishipping and other anti-lquor bills
pending in the Missouri legislature"
Third The action of the Judge of minor court
in Alabama declaring the antishpping bill unconsti
tutional The only thing that mars this bright spot
Midas points out is the fact that the higher court
may reverse this ruling.
And last but not least, "New Zealand failed to
carry for Prohibition"
Thankful for small favors" is apparently the new
slogan of the liquor interests
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-04-29
New untrimned Hats at CSC, $1.49, ST. 90.

New ready Hats in Palm Beach at
New Ribbons in all new shades &c., Csc, 29c and
Hat the for
think of this being the place buy and have right
today and see if don't think
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-04-29

In all the good shades, pink, light
and Alice blue, lavender and nat
ural. In full yard-wide goods, to
sell at 25c
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-07
GODS GOOD MAN"

GOD = OOOD MAN
q BY ATvah Jordon Garth
Copyright by w. g. Chapman.)
Fetlocks deep in mud, the old horse
which Adam Ross rode came to halt
before the one office building of Ash
ton and its twenty-years owner dis
mounted and sought out the office of
Lemuel Quigg, attorney.
1--WE come to accept your offer on
that lot of NINE" spoke Ross quickly
and eagerly, and the ferret-faced at
torney smiled covertly as he said:
''Too late, Mr. Ross"
But last week"
CAS- agent of the new railroad COM
pany offered you $1,000 for the
property. You held for $1,000. Since
then we have changed our right of
way, so your property is not neces-
sary.
Ross looked gloomily disappointed.
He sat f1dgeting and worried. Quigg
eyed him speculatively.
"See here" he observed finally. 81
am friend enough of yours to tell you
that as soon as construction work is
done your lot will be, a worthless piece
of realty, hemmed in by network of
tracks You can never sell it. The
company might take it to use as a
siding space. don't know, but can
try. One thing, though, they would
not give you more than 5000 for it"
why, that's sheer robbery" vo-
ciferated Ross.
The lawyer shrugged his shoulders
indifferently. Ross reflected, his face
gray and desperate.
"All right" he said, finally in a sub
dued tone eff you can get me 5000 |
cash by the end of the week I'll take |
it. For Dots saken' he whispered to |
himself, as he left the place with |
bowed head and pain-driven eyes,
Dot-Dorothy, his only child, his
sDOiled net. Selfish. unr1l1v Dot |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-07

though Ross had drawn his last hun
dred dollars from the bank to make
up the amount.
"Old Dobbin, the little house on
leased ground live in and my acct
dent and life insurance all L have
left" he ruminated,- "but the party
means happiness and pleasure to Dot
and can get along some way.
But in this the devoted father was
in error. One morning about six
months later Dorothy came to him in
tears.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
MANY DANES ARE COMING
Supreme Officers of the Danish
Brotherhood Are to Stop
Off Here.
SOME TO BRING THEIR FAMILIES

Commencing the week OF october 4. the
supreme officers Of the Danish Brother
hood Of America will be in annual ses-
sion at Omaha and Immediately after
ward will leave for st. Paul, Mimi, where
the national convention is TO be held
during the following week. The Danish
Brotherhood is the greatest association
Of Danes outside of Denmark and has
lodges in nearly every state in the union
and was organized in 1882 in this city
There are now over 800 lodges in the
United States. The Danish Brotherhood
is a fraternal organization to which any
Dane, either born IN Denmark or of Dam
ish parents. is eligible to become a men,
Der. There are now over q 900 members
and the association has surplus Of
100000 and since its organization haa
paid out for insurance over 81, 500. 900,
and during its organization has paid out
over 100000 to its members for sick
benefit.
The local Danish associations and lodges
are making plans to entertain the dele
gates for the national convention who
will make stop over at Omaha on
Sunday, October 10. They are expect
ing about 300 delegates, with families
and friends, to be In Omaha for at least
two days. A sightseeing trip by auto
mobile is arranged for Sunday morning,
making a visit to Council Bluffs about
2 p. m.
The local lodge there has made ar
rangements for a reception in the Dan
ish hall and after having been enter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
ECHOES OF THE ANTE-ROOM
New Frsternal Organization Called
the Stays Opens Hesdquar-
tiers in Omaha.
PYTH1AN1sM MAKES GAIN

To its Elks and It's Moose and its
Eagles and other varieties Of animal and
bird life as demonstrated in social or
CARNATIONS. Omaha Is about TO add the
Patriotic and Protective order OF Stays;
IN fact has added them. since several
hundred men of the city have already
signed the charter application. and It is
expected the new council OF the order
VIII start off with a membership OF
about 1000. II. r. Caulfield international
director. who has offices in the Brandeis
Theater building. says he has met with
most enthusiastic response 10 his ef-
forts TO organize n branch here of the
rapidly growing fraternity and he an
ticipates one Of the largest and most
prosperous droves in the country.
The Stays have an employment bureau,
50 being n part OF the business OF the or
ganization TO put its members In touch
with employment, or to put employment
in touch with workmen. as the case may
be. II also furnishes free legal advice TO
all members. their widows or orphans. II
furnishes a free physician, pays sick
benefits. death benefits, buries deceased
members. etc. A home for orphans Is to
be maintained,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
Commerce Alumni
Hold Their Reunion

About 175 graduates of the High School
of Commerce were present at the Alumni
association meeting held Friday night at
the High School of Commerce assembly
hall with the June. 1916, graduating class
which will be the first four year class to
graduate from this school, as guests or
honor. The meeting was presided over
by Karl Adams principal Of the high
school: Leonard McGrath, president OF
the alumni, and Leslie Noel, secretary.
Short talks were made by Miss Alice
Ryan. Leonard McGrath, DR.. Holovt-
chiner, Leslie Haglind. president of the
June 10; Helen Horton. vice president OF
February IA; Marion Rodgers, president
of June IA, William Turner, president
of February rs: Harry Wilson. Commerce
editor; Alva Lloyd, June rs, and George
TRADER, June 10 A piano duet was given
by Miss Weeks and Miss Sadie wiess.
Mr. Adams also spoke on the several
changes that were being made at the
school. He stated that a new fireN>arill
had been inaugurated in the routine\
the school whereby they could clear the
building in the period of one minute. He
also said that lunch was being served
cheaper.
Reporters from each senior class were
elected to represent the different classes
on the Commerce, the school paper. The
following were elected: Elizabeth Wat
son, IA; Albert Bowling, IA; Dina Gross.
IA; william Turner 10; John Fitzpat-
rick IS Leah Keith, rs. and Marion
Rodgers, IA.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

speech on the Pythian field OF Nebraska,
from which N looks like Pythianism will
make good gain in the year 1915.
~ bor Meredith II sure a Pythian
booster.
a, cord. by Chancellor Commander Tay-
Tor informing the knights lodge would
not be called to order as they had an in
vltation to attend the open meeting Of
the u. o. X. X. at Council Bluffs. At
S:lJ about forty members left for the
Bluffs and we're royalty entertained by
the Knights Of Korassan.
Next Monday evening, September q, at
o'clock sharp. rank work. music by A.
F. Beier. a few three-minute whistle
speeches. cards eats and drinks All
members are requested to bring in on
Monday evening applications for rank
work in october.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

efforts Of Leo Raczak clerk Of the camp
Schiller camp No. 9o4 will meet Taurs-
day evening, September 30. at IT'S lodge
room in German home, 4iO6 South Thr-
teenth street a large class will I've mi
tiated after which refreshments will be
served.
Benson camp No. 2ss promises some
active work for woodcraft during the
month Of october. Colonel Mather. clerk
OF the camp, has returned home after a
long absence inspecting the Various en-
campments under his jurisdiction.
Nebraska lipa No. 1873 will meet Taurs-
day evening. September 80. at s o'cloes,
at Thirteenth and Martha streets. This
is the regular evening for initiation and
a good attendance is desired.
Comenius camp No. rs held an interest
ing meeting on Saturday evening las. at
Bohemian hall, South Thirteenth street.
II was attended by members aui their
families.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

ing the campaign for the fail and winter
members interested in dances are joyful
as about one-half Of the new floor in the
hall is laid. The floor will be finished by
about October /. and the next dance win
be In the Yeoman hall at Nineteenth and
Farnam streets. September q has been
reserved for the drill team.
The COMMITTEES on entertainment for the
children's festival, which has become
an annual festival in Yeomenry. have ar
ranged with the Hall association TO have
the festival october p. The children
under "a years Of age whether their par
ents are Yeomen or not. are invited TO
compel for the prizes in vocal, musical
and speaking contests.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
Modern woodmen Of America.

October - has beer set as the date for
the entertainment to be given by 3. g.
M. camp No. s45. Modern woodmen OF
America. The affair will be held at the
Douglas auditorium and will be for the
families OF the members and their friends.
Elaborate preparations are being made
and the camp is preparing for a large
number Of people. The meeting in the
camps club rooms in The Bee building
last Tuesday evening was largely at
tended and much business was trans
acted. Several out-of-the-ordinary fea-
lures are promised for the meeting next
Tuesday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
woodmen Of the worId.

Lithuanian camp No. "a will meet to-
day at its hall. Thirty-fourth and u
streets. South Side. Special initiation.
South Omaha camp No. 911 viii meet
Wednesday evening, September %, at 8
o'clock at McCrann's hall, Twenty-fourth
and p streets. A large class will he
initiated. A. H. Randolph has been ap-
pointed deputy for this camp. which as
sures an increase in membership.
Kosciuszko camp No. $50 made the
largest increase in membership OF any
camp in South Omaha Il was due to the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

published and show that visiting Odd
Fellows as well as representatives OF
the grand lodge will be we'll entertained
during their stay in Omaha
Dannebrog lodge No. PIG viii have work
in the initiatory degree next Friday eve
ming.
W. II. Larltln OF the odd Fellows home
at York came 20 Omaha last week for a
four weeks visit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

Independent order of Odd Fellows.
Omaha lodge No. will have work IN
the initiatory degree next Friday eve
ming.
Grand Chaplain Mead of Silver Creek
visited the Omaha lodges last week.
l. v. Crum was presented with forty
year Odd Fellows veteran pin last Mon
day evening by State lodge No. 10. Mr..
Crum became n member OF Lewis lodge
No. 40. jurisdiction Of Iowa, on October
IT, 1874
Grand Warden Hoagland of North
Platte was in Omaha last week
The grand lodge programs have been
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

tanned win come back TO Omaha, where
a banquet will be rendered to ell visiting
members. Following the banquet win be
a dance until midnight The delegates
are leaving by special train to st. Paul
on Sunday night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

woodmen circle.

Mrs. Emma B. Manchester, supreme
guardian OF the woodmen Circle. has
returned from Des Moines, where she
had been attending the Iowa Fraternal
congress. The woodmen Circle considers
high honor has been paid the order in
the reelection OF Mrs. Manchester as first
vice president of the IOWA Fraternal con-
gress. Mrs. Manchester reports a splen-
did meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
The NTRccabeea.

Omaha tent No 20 will have a surprise
for the boys Monday evening. The record
keeper has just received several cases Of
fine Rocky Ford melons from the ranch
of Sir knight Codding as a treat for the
Maccabees, 80 come out and help dis
pose Of them. New plans for field work
will be discussed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
NIIsceIIaneoua.

Isaac Gordin OF Omaha will speak on
The War and Our Problem" Monday
evening at o'clock at the Labor temple
and Farnam streets. The lee
ture is being arranged by the territorial
labor party of Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

Agreeably surprised were the members
OF Nebraska lodge No. /, twice in one
evening last Monday. First by visit
from Grand Chancellor DR.. George w.
Meredith OF Ashland, who made a brief
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
Former Omaha woman Dies.

Members OF the Maccabee lodges Of
Omaha were grieved last week to learn
OF the death of Mrs. Orpha L. Eichel-
berger, wife of Frank Eichelberger. who
formerly resided in Omaha. She died at
her recent home at Monument, Kan. on
September II and the body was taken to
Muscatine. Ia, for interment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

prize card party and dance will be
given under the auspices of Red Wing
council No. 3. Degree of Pocahontas,
Monday evening in the Continental build
ing at 8 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
FratcrnaI Union.

Mondamin lodge No. Ill. rraternal Aid
union. met last Tuesday evening at Ba-
right hall Frank Cooster won the atten-
dance prize. The next meeting will be
held next Tuesday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

Mecca court No. 10 Tribe Of Ben Hur
will hold a short session next Thursday
evening after which refreshments will be
served Surprise for members only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26
American Women.

Omaha homestead No. 14O4 met last
wednesday evening. District Manager
Bostick was present and gave encourage
ment to the members, as we'll as outlin-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

Ivy camp No 2. Royal Nelghbors of
America, will meet at their nall at Fiji
teenth and Douglas streets, at o'clock
Wednesday evening September %.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-26

Clan Gordon. No. g. order OF Scottish
Clans. held a regular meeting Tuesday.
After business was disposed OF a pleas
ant hour was spent with carpet bowls.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-15
WOLVES ARE HARD TO TRAP
Shares, to Be at All Effective, Must Be
Handled Only With Oil
Soaked Gloves.

Wolves are the most difficult OF all
working upon their uncomfortable curl.
osity that they are most easily de-
ceived. The campfire set" is one OF
the best. When man makes camp in
the forest the wolves, il there are any
near, are sure to note his whereabouts.
When he has gone they trot up to in
vestigate the ground, and with due
caution pick up any scraps he may
have left lying about. The campfire
set" is made as follows: First, hollow
out an oblong hole in the ground, just
large enough to take the trap, and per-
haps FIVE inches deep. Cover the trap
with sheet of brown paper, and over
this fill the hole with damp earth
Then light fire on the top of it. and
into the fire, as it grows low, throw a
few scraps of raw meat.
Should a wolf come along to inves
tigate the place, he is sure to scent
the cooked meat, and will start
scratching in the ashes for it, thus, oil
course springing the trap.
One of the greatest difficulties in
wolf-trapping is to hide the aforesaid
telltale scents. so keen is their sense
of smell. The traps must never be
handled with the naked fingers. Old
gloves, soaked in oil or fat, are used
and it is best to smoke the trap over a
"smudge" fire before setting it, and
then inclose it in paper bag.-H
Mortimer Batten. in Wide World.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-15

And almost Immediately someone lift
ed his head and shoulders, caught him
with two hands beneath his arm pits
and drew him clear of the machine.
And the face of his rescuer was the
face Of Judith Urine.
The crash he had expected, OF the
car being crumpled up by the oncom-
ing locomotive, did not follow.
As he scrambled to his feet, his first
glance was up the track, and discov-
cred the train slowing to halt.
His next was one of wonder for the
countenance of Judith Urine as she
stood, at little distance, regarding
him; her look almost illegible, curl.
Gus compound of passions coloring it
relief, regret, hatred. love
His third glance deserted beyond
her the figures of Marrophat carrying
Rose In his arms, stumbling as he ran
toward his car on the highroad.
He moved precipitately to pursue,
but found his way barred by Judith.
moi" she cried violently. mo, you
shall not"
Her hand sought the grip Of a re-
volver that protruded from her pocket.
With q short, hysterical gasp, he be-
gan to laugh.
What" he tainted her-"again?
Think what you like!" she cried In
, a frenzy. "You saved me once-now |
spare you. We're quits. But next
time"
"O-rot!" he interjected. "You will
never have the courage to pull that
trigger when I'm helpless in your
hands"
The hot blood mantled her exquisite
face like red fire. She caught her
breath with sob, then flung wildly
at him:
well, IL you must know-it's true
/ can't bring myself to kill you.
would to God I could. But l can't
For all that, you shall die-I could not
save you if l would! And this prom
Use you-you shall never see Rose
again before you die!"
And while he stood gaping. she
swung from him and ran, quickly GOV
ering the little distance between him
and the car.
AS she jumped into this and dropped
down upon the seat beside her half
conscious sister, Marrophat swung the
car away.
1t vanished in dust-cloud as 9
throng OF railroad employees surround
ed and assailed him with clamorous
questions.
CTO BE CONTINUEDl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-15

trial shove. Don't strain yourself
Just see IL you can move her."
The boat budged not an inch-but
Mr.. Laws feet did, slipping on the
treacherous mud bottom with the up
shot of his downfall; with a mighty
splash he disappeared momentarily
beneath the surface-and left his tenn
per behind him when he emerged.
As for Mr.. Barcus, he suffered like
loss within FIVE minutes; when, with
much pains and patience having freed
the wheel, he climbed aboard and
sought to restart the motor. After
a few affecting coughs it relapsed into
stubborn silence.
Studious examination at length
brought out the fact that the gasoline
tank was empty.
mot so much as a smell left" Bar
Gus reported.
Its no use," he conceded at length.
Were here for keeps"
why not wade ashore?" Rose Urine
suggested mildly from the place she
had taken in the stern In order to
Tighten the bows. ct isn't far-and
what's one more wetting?"
That's the only sensible remark
that's been uttered by any party to
this lunatic enterprise since you hove
within earshot of me, Mr.. Law" said
Mr.. Barcus. Respectfully submitted.
The verdict of the lower court
stands approved" Alan responded
gravely.
But there's no sense in Miss Urine
wadiag." Barcus suggested. Were
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-15

Of his nearest enemy; so that this one
doubled up convulsively. with sick
ish grunt, and vanished in turn over
the end of the wharf.
His fellow followed with less injury.
But Alan had no time to wonder
whether the man had tripped and
thrown himself in his effort to escape
second hurting keg, or had turned
coward and fed. 1t was enough that
he had returned. precipitately and
heavily, to the schooner.
The key, meeting with no resistance.
pursued him even to the deck, where
the force of It's impact split It's seams.
None of the combatants. however,
Alan least of all, noticed that the pow
der that filtered out was black and
coarse Alan, indeed, had only the
haziest notion that they were powder
kegs he used as ammunition. That
they were heavy and hurt when they
collided with human flesh and bone
was all that interested him.
In the same breath he heard .
friendly voice shout warning far up
the dock, and knew that Barcus was
coming to his aid.
| A glance over-shoulder, too, discov-
cred the cause of the warming; two
men who had thus far escaped his
attentions were maneuvering to fall
upon him from behind. The bound
required to evade them brought him
face to face with Judith as she landed
on the dock.
"Oh." she cried. Il hate you. hate
you"
so you've said, my dear, but"
His final words were not audible
even to himself. In his confidence
(now that Barcus was taking care OF
the others) and his Impotence with
the woman, and in his perhaps un
worthy wish to demonstrate conclu
sively how cheap he held her, Alan
had tossed the pistol over the end Of
the wharf.
1t was an old-fashioned weapon, ant
the force with which it struck the
deck released the hammer.
Instantly the "A cartridge blazet
into the open head of broken powder
key.
And with a roar like the trump o
doom and mighty gust Of flame ant
smoke the decks of the schooner wer'
riven and shattered; her masts tot
tered and fell
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-15
He heard the far hoot-toot OF q

He heard the far hoot-toot Of q
freight locomotive >.
There followed . maniac moment.
when the world was upside down.
Alan's car slipped and skidded. swung
sideways with frightful momentun
toward the railroad tracks, caught Its
wheels against the ties, and
The sun swung in the heavens like a
ball on q string. Thaee was crash. a
roar There vas nothing-ob.
The car had turned turtle. pinning
Rose and Alan beneath It
"Alan!" she gasped. "You are not
killed.
"No-nux even much hurt. fancy
he replied. "And your"
mot much"
The deep-throated roar OF the loco
motive believing danger silenced him
He closed his eyes.
Then abruptly the weight was lifted
from his chest. He saw man drag
ging Rose from under the machine
and saw that the man was Marrophat