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Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
Nebraska
Pardon Board Hears
About Smiths Record
tFrcm a SOD correspondentl

LINCOLN. Oct. 1.-(Special) -Informa-
ton from the officials of Bison. s u,
that Frank Smith, whose real name Is
Dively. was suspected OF the murder OF
Ed Parker. enlivened the sessions OF
the State Board OF Pardons today. Smith
was an applicant for a parole.
Parker. the South Dakota officials
claimed. turned states evidence against
Smith while he was on trial for horse
stealing They claimed Smith killed Par
ker for revenge, his death occurring just
after Smiths release from the Sioux Falls
penitentiary on parole.
Smith was given rigid examination by
the Nebraska board. but denied he had
ever known man by the name OF
Parker. Inmate Shubert. who was with
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
Nebraska

smith. testified that Smith had known
Parker.
Smith told the pardon board no had
5000 and was fully able to take care Of
himself lie admitted he was guilty OF
stealing a horse In Dawes county, for
which he was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary and said he had been In the state
only few days when the offense was
committed.
The board took no action on his request
for a parole.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
Buster" Jackson
Asks Communication

LINCOLN, oct, 1,--(Specisl )-"Ruster'
jackson. negro. has applied to the State
Board OF pardons for Communication OF a
thirtecn-yesr sentence in the peniten-
tiary Tor the murder IN Omaha In 1910
OF Rufus Coleman. lie has served five
years
He claims that Coleman was killed In
self-defense after he had threatened to
set Buster" lie has ben 'trusty"
for two years In the peniteu-iary. and
operates the confectionery store.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02

OF people. When he did some work
for James Murphy, chief clerk for tho
state banking department, and Murphy.
who happened 10 be former inspector
in the food department discovered the
deception. reported the result to tho
commission, spooner Is said to have
confessed. complaint was ordered
filed In the justice court on the charge
OF seed adulteration.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
LAWN GRASS SPECIALIST"
Is HAULED UP SHORT
1rrnm a stnft corresponaentl

LINCOLN. oct i.-(speclal.)-''Minne-
Gotta Evergreen" which Food Commits
sioner Hartman claims Is timothy pure
and simple, viii cost W. w. spooner OF
this city prosecution at the hands OF the
state food commissioners for alleged mis-
representation,
Spooner was lawngrass specialist
and had seeded down plots for hundreds
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
Champ Clark Day
at Saint Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Oct 1.--Hundreds Of
democrats from all over Missouri assem-
bled here today to observe Champ
Clark Day." The meeting was planned
as a demonstration of Missourfs affec-
ton for the speaker of the national
house OF representatives. The speaker.
his wife and their daughter. Mrs. James
NJ. Thompson of New Orleans. were here.
Mr.. Clark will deliver an address to-
night. A number OF candidates for i'm
portant offices planned to announce
themselves during the meeting.
Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
AMERICAN EXPRESS FILES
EARNINGS UNDER PROTEST
lFrnm a sod Correspondent. }

IF'rOm n SthtT OoIftspuNutNI'I
LINCOLN. oct Disqualification
protest, the American Express company
has filed with the state Board Of
Equalization under date OF October !. a
report of its gross earnings for the
fiscal year ending June 30 last The
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
ARLINGTON MAN DIES
IN FREMONT HOSPITAL

FREMONT, fNcb.. oct. 1.-(speclal)- y
Gus Swan, farmland. died at a local
hospital yesterday morning following an
operation swan was found lying beside
the Northwestern tracks west OF Airing
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02

ton early Thursday morning. lie was sur
fering with fracture Of his skull and
was unconscious. lie II supposed to have
been lying by the tracks for several
hours lie had no relatives 30 far as
local authorities have been able 20 To-
cate lie was unmarried and was about
g, years OF age. lie had made his home
in the vicinity OF Arlington for several
years
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02
Intensely Interesting Exhibit Of Fin

You who demand masterpieces of the alors artcothes
made of imported weaves with every last detail worked
out with infinite surprise for you in just the
clothes you re looking fornes hand tailored clothes in the
world~at much less than you expected to pay.
Suits $50 $35 $40. Overcoats $50 $50 $40 $45 $50
MEMS ndx
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02

II Really Does RELIEVE Rheumatism.
Sloans IAniment does give almost in
slant relief. Nothing better FOR Rheu-
matism. Backache and Sciatica. only g5c.
All druggists. Acknowledgement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-02

Apartments. flats, houses and COTTAGES
can be rented quickly and ohsaply by .
tee For Rent"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
SHE TOURED WORLD AT IS
Elderly Lady Enjoyed Trip, and Lived
TWO Years to Talk
About 1t.

Mrs. Mary ]. Scroggs, who enjoyed
the unique distinction of having trav-
eled around the world and enjoyed
every mile of the tour when she was
eighty-fve years old, died at the res
idence of her son, DR.. G. A. Scroggs,
at Los Angeles Particularly free from
illness throughout her life, she was
i'll but a short time before death. She
was eighty-seyen years old.
Two years ago Mrs. Scroggs decid-
ed to take a trip around the globe.
Many friends had known that she
longed to make the tour, but were
amazed when she announced that she
had completed arrangements. Rugged
and with mind particularly receptive
and alert, she travelled through the
alien lands with the greatest enjoy
ment, and gathered an unusually large
fund of information.
She was accompanied by her daugh-
ter-in-iaw, Mrs. Doctor Scroggs, and her
niece, Miss Elizabeth P. Bailey. The
oldest woman ever to make such a
trip, according to the records of all
transportation companies, she was not
i'll from ocean travel, and did not miss
a day from sightseeing.
Mrs. Scroggs went to Los Angeles
- years ago from Beverly, Pa, hav-
ing lived the greater part of her life
in that community.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
scopynght. 1913. By ". G. chapmanl

Worthless, wandering Neal Barrett
opened a package done up in a news
paper and smacked his lips in glow
ing anticipation. Then as the con
tents were revealed his rugged face
broke into a smile.
"A right royal hand-out!" he gloat-
ed Chicken and cake, and biscuits
all .buttered, too Must have had a
banquet at that house last night"
Neal sat down on a pile Of boards
and started in to discuss the tempting
yiands that lay before him. In his
grateful mind was a memory of the
pleasant little housewife who had so
sumptuously provided for him.
It's been hard grubbing for a day
or two" soliIoquized Neal, but this
makes up for it all It's better than
free Iunch-and without the tempta-
ton. don't pick up much work, but
I'm in q dry district. That's my-only
safety zone, and I'll stick"
He was a good-natured and a good
looking fellow Too good-natured b.
far he had been in the past. 1t had
led to his grieVing a sweet fond girl.
1t had ended in her father forbidding
him the house. That was a good many
miles from Meals present town-of
temporary residence. Neal saw the
justice of his dismissal, for Mr. Par
sons was poor and Neal was spelling
the chances for marriage for his
daughter, Florence.
Neal had lost his position through
being too easy-going with a reckless
dissipated set. He left town and
Florence. Work was not easy to pick
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25

up and idleness killed his ambition.
He became a wanderer, then tramp.
He was one now, as matter of fact.
For a month however, he had bet
tered in one respect. A drinking bout
had got him in with criminal crowd,
and had he not abandoned them he
would have landed where they did-in
the penitentiary. The experience
scared him. He took refuge in local
option district. He had not tasted
liquor for a month. With sobriety
had come sane saddened thoughts of
the girl he had left behind him. He
had faithfully sought work, but did
not find it to do. So, handouts had
become his portion.
"Hello!" calculated Neal in a sud
den sprightly way.
There had come a rustling in the
bushes behind him and then a big
handsome collie dog bounded in front
of him, shifted towards the outspread
lunch and then sat up and held out
paw
Shake, old fellow" hailed Neal.
Hungry? I see you are. All right.
Wen make it fifty-ffty. and there you
are!"
1t did Neal good to see the half
famished animal enjoy the toothsome
meal which he divided evenly with
him. 1t was getting on toward dusk
Neal had tramped a good many miles
that day He chose a soft grass plat
just off the road and stretched him
self out
The dog made no demur, more than
content to stay with his new master
as long as the latter smoked and
spoke to him. As Neal closed his
eyes for a nap. however, the animal
got up near to him, pulled his sleeve,
pranced about, showed plainly that he
did not consider it bedtime. nor the
site of the siesta favorable for rest
and comfort.
What you trying to tell me, old
fellow?" queried Neal whimsicaIIy.
Want me to go somewhere? All
Tight-march ahead"
The animal at once adopted the
methods of a guide. Down the road
he proceeded, then across a lot and
daTting along a narrow lane arrived
at an old barn structure.
He looked invitingly at Neal as he
entered its doorway. There was a
pair of stairs and loft with sufficient
old hay on its floor to make very
comfortable he'd
Wei, well, laughed Neal-"tit for
tat! l share my meal and you pilot
me TO a first-class bed. Good for you.
Towseri"
They became close chums, those
two, during the next few days. The
constant companionship of the animal
pleased and cheered Neal. As to
Towser, a grateful sample of true
fidelity he seemed to be supremely
content. One night, however, when
they arrived at the barn. they found
the doors barred and padlocked, and
II was not so dark but that Neal could
read scrawled across the new bar
rier the chalked words: .Trespassers
will be prosecuted according to the
law
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
INDICATIONS Of
AN EARLY SPRING
Great Prosperity Ahead for
Western Canada.

The most recent advices from all
points in Western Canada report that
conditions are apparent for an early
spring. Farmers are going over the
implements, getting their seeders
ready for operation the plows in shape
for extended breaking, and there is
general optimism. A great many new
settlers have already arrived, and the
reports from Canadian Government
agents in the United States point to
the fact that in a few days there will
begin the usual emigration from va
rious of the Central and Western
states. From the Eastern states the
number of farmers going to Canada
will be greater than in any past year.
There has been a fairly large snow
fall during the winter, which will
greatly add to the precipitation of
last fall, which in the opinion of old
timers Vas in itself sufficient to in
sure good crop during the present
year.
There will be very little titled land
that will be without a crop this year.
The authorities, though, are pleading
with the farmers to seed only such
land as has had careful preparation, for
rich as is the soil of Western Canada,
1t is no more fitted to produce good
crops uncultivated than is that of any
other land anywhere else. There
have been accounts of failures in some
portions of the agricultural districts Of
Western Canada, and also reports of
small yields in some districts. A good
deal of this is accounted for from the
fact that notwithstanding the advice
of men Of experience, there are farm
ers who will persist in seeding land not
properly prepared. This may be done
this year, but those who cultivate on
reasonable and logical methods will
be certain Of paying crop. There is
every reason to believe that the high
prices of all kinds of grain will con-
tinue.
With thousands and thousands of
acres Of land waiting for the husband
man to bring it forth with a crop, it
is no wonder that Western Canada is
continuing to prove such an inviting
field for the agr1culturist 81
Seventy million dollars is a con-
sentative estimate of orders which
came to Canada as the direct result
of the war. Governments of the al
lies have been placing large orders in
Canada and buying huge quantities of
supplies for cash.
The total value of exports to Eu-
rope from Canada has jumped about
Is per cent since the war started,
while in certain lines the increases
have been enormous.
Therefore the results of the demand
Of the allies for war and other material
is beginning to be felt in the financial
life of the Dominion There is a marked
activity in many commercial liues, and
conditions are fast becoming normal.
Western Canada is receiving rela-
tive benefit to the East-Advertise
ment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
T0MMY'S AMBITION IN LIFE
Net very High One, but Extremely
Complimentary to His School
Teacher.

Many of the teachers attending a
recent teachers convention at Port
land. Me, had good stories to tell.
One young and rather pretty teacher
from Lincoln county told the follow
ing:
1T has been my custom to encour-
age discussion of subjects outside the
lesson papers, and along this line
one day spoke of ambition After |
had set before the class the desiT-
ability Of having high aims l asked
my pupils what each planned to be.
One wanted to be a doctor, another
president, another an aviator, another
an electric car motorman, another an
engineer on a railroad, and so on
around the class, until l reached
Tommy.
Tommy is a bright, handsome
youngster of seven years, and l was
expecting him to want to be someone
of great Importance in the world. |
was puzzled to find him plainly much
embarrassed. He didn't want to tell
me his ambition, but finally asked IL
he might whisper it to me. Much In
terested, l gave him permission, and
he trudged up to my desk. Even
there he hesttateG.
"'Come, come, Tommy l said,
somewhat impatiently. Tell me what
it is you want to be in life
HE raised himself on tiptoes and
slipped one arm about my neck as he
whispered, 'Your-your husband! "-
The Sunday Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Choked Him Off.

Young Percy Prunes had persistent
ly paid his attentions to the beautiful
girl in the next street. From her
point of view they wer0 about as vel
come as rent collectors are on set
Ting days.
Once he CHANGED to get her alone
with himself at a Christmas party.
They sat down together.
II think I-er-er-I will ap-
proach your father tonight. Could
you advise as to how / should COM
mence?"
Il consider, sir, that you had bet
ter suggest before commencing that
he should bear in mind the penalties
resulting from violent assault, but
cherry, manslaughter and damages to
person. Papa is so impulsiye, you
know. Answers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
RET0RT MUST HAVE STUNG
Effective Rebuke If Recipient Had Not
Hide as Thick as
Hppopotamus.

One may be excused for feeling a
little joy when the man who goes out
of his way to make rude remark in
order to display his wit receives re-
Duke that is as courteous as it is at
the same time effective.
The retort given by a certain learned
scientist must have been considerably
more amusing to the onlookers than it
was to the learned genetleman's an
tagonist.
1t happened at dinner that one of
the guests began to deride philosophy,
and went on rudely to express the
opinion that philosopher was but an
other way of spelling fool.
What is your opinion, professor?"
he asked. rs there much distance be-
tween them?"
The professor, with polite bow, to
his vis-a-Vis, responded gravely.
Sometimes only the width of Ia
BILE"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Wanted the Omen

During an automobile trip last sum-
mer a San Francisco man stopped one
night with party of teamsters in the
mountains. Strolling about the camp,
he noted that many of the men had put
their blankets under the wagons One
man, however, had taken particular
pains to carry his bedding a consider
able distance away from the wagons
and the rest of the men. Seeing him
thus by himself he asked the man why
he did not sleep under the wagons the
same as the others. "Who-me?"
asked the old fellow as he twisted
around in his blankets. Not much.
Me for right out in the open. It's too
darn combining to sleep under a roof"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
HE RESIGN ED.

Madam, said the man in the
street car, Il know l ought to get up
and give you my seat, but unfortunate
~ I've recently Joined the Sit Still
club
That's all right. sir" replied the
woman. And you must excuse me
for staring at you so hard; l am a
member of the Stand and Stare club. :"
She proved herself so active and
conscientious a member that the man
began to feel uncomfortable under her
gaze. Finally he rose and said: Take
from my club and join yours"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to a woman !;
thus has been established confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used a letter without the
written consent Of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
dental letters to get out of their pos
session, az the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest.
Out of the vast ydume of experience
which they have to draw from, tits more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
viii, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia z. Pinkham Medicine Co., icon
fdentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
Obtainable by mail. Write for
it today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
The Bore Be+orts

q am passionateIy fond Of music, :"
said the bore. In fact, music always
carries me away"
The girl fastened to the piano and
played several popular airs; then she
swung around on the piano stool.
You still here?" she queried. 81
thought you said music carries you
away"
so I did-music!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
A POTATO ROMANCE

eff / were farmer boy, or boy with
out capital, and wanted an early compe-
tency, I'd start right out growing Pota-
toes" said Henry Schroeder the Potato
king of the Red River Valley, whose story
in the John A. Salzer Seed Co.'s Catalogue
reads stranger than a romance
That advice of Mr.. Schroeder's, the self
made Potato king, comes from g warm
heart, level head, an active hand, and
above ali, successful Potato grower!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
FACE BATHING WITH
Cutlcura Soap Most Soothing to Sem
sltive Skins Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches of Cuticura Ointment to red,
rough, itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin, scalp,
hair and hands than these super
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as to your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
"Labbyn as a Diplomat.

In Mr.. Thorold's Life of Henry
Labouchere" this story is quoted:
The grand duchess of Tuscany had a
venerable maid of honor about seven
ty years of age. She had piercing
black eyes, and looked like an old
postchaise, painted up, and with new
lamps.
How old do you think l ann" she
once asked me with a simpering
smile, that caused my blood to run
cold.
| hesitated and then said
Twenty"
"Flatterer," she replied, tapping me
with her fan. Il am twenty-five"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Mode st Hint.

They were at tea near the college
grounds, she quite pretty and engag-
ing despite the fact that she was in
Teachers college, and he an earnest
student of the law. They had gone
quite far along the pleasant road of
romance. He inquired what degree
she pursued.
81 aspire to be a NJ. r. S." she re.
piled demurley.
Il dare say it's hard" he answered,
absent-mindedly. Hours afterward,
under the green shaded light in his
own room, it all came to him sud
denly.-New York Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Up AGAINST 1t,

Polly-MolIy seems to realize very
fully the seriousness of getting mar
ried.
Dolly-Yes, the poor girl is just wor-
ried to death. There arc sixteen girls
who want to be her bridesmaids, and
she can't decide which eight she can
afford to make enemies of.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Plenty of Practice.

ct is a marvel to me how citizen
can so quickly transform himself into
a soldier"
ooh, we have a chance to study
tactics all the time Every married
man, for instance, has to be master
of strategy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
a Minute Man.

Il met PIosworth yesterday after
noon and he seemed to be in ire
mendous hurry"
DO you suppose he had pressing
business engagement"
mo. Nothing like that would ever
hurry him. I can't account for his
haste, unless he had been summoned
to take cue in game of Kelly pool
somewhere"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Mo Wonder.

The street car conductor examined
the transfer thoughtfully, and said
meekly: This transfer expired an
hour ago, lady"
The lady, digging in her purse after
a coin, 'eplied: mo wonder, with
not a single ventilator open in the
whole car."-Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Salt Not Essential - IL

If salt is not essential to life, why
do those who have little or none of it
crave for it? You should see. as
have seen (writes a correspondent,
the whole population turn out of an
African village on the approach of
white prospectors in the hope of OBJ
tanning salt. The men demanded it,
the women clamored and the children
cried for it. Even the cofee-colored
babies slung astride their mothers
backs. thrust forth their tiny hands
and deyoured it as greedily as our Eng
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
The HorrihIe ExannIn

What are you doing with that
miserable looking cur, Tommy"
"Takin' him to the dog show"
But he can't win you a prizei"
We'll. they may give me a special
prize for shown the kind of a dog
that no dog ought to be"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
Easily Explained.

His Fiancee-Ten me. count, why
DO you always kiss my hand?
The Count-Are you not left-hand-
ed?
His FiauCee-Yes.
The Couut-Then that is re hand
with which you sign re checks, is it
not ?-PuCk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-25
a SUrprised Recruit.

The Sergeant-Look here, before
you're served out with your uniform
you'd better nip down to the wash
house and get a bath.
The Recruit-Wot? I came ere
to be a soldier-not a bloomin' mer-
maid!-London Opinion