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Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
TablOids of Science

The descendants OF a single pair OF
rabbits in four years amount to more
than 10000.
English electricians have developed a
thoroughly waterproof telephone cable
that weighs only seven pounds to the
mile.
An electrically operated machine has
been invented for piling lumber for stor-
sge into stacks up 20 height OF nifty
i've feet.
German railroads have found that the
maintenance Of electrical locomotives Is
more economical than operating cara
fitted with Individual motors.
A mud Seoreted by certain fish caught
IN Portugal Is used by nshermen OF that
country 10 make their bait luminous.
thereby attracting other fish at night.
Although Egypts irrigation works have
cost about S620o0Ooo. they have increased
the land value from sl.O00 10000 TO Sa,o0Q-
on.oo In less than two decades.
Stncs the beginning OF the war and the
shutting cut OF the Russian article. the
Uueed states has developed . s.. Ooo. 600
business IN medicinal oils from petroleum.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
virility of the Foreign Born.

The report of the registrar of vital statistics
in New York presents some figures that will
compel students OF social economy to revise
their estimates and opinions. 1t has long been
a recognised fact that the birth rate in foreign
born families in this country is higher than In
families Of native-born. and particularly In those
whose residence here covers several generations,
but the popular impression is contradicted by
the fact that the death rate among the children
Of foreign-born parents is lower. The statistics
gathered In New York show that the death rate
in children under years OF age In foreign-born
families was seventy-one per thousand. while in
native families II was seventy-nine the lowest
being In Russian Jewish families. These fig
ures are all the more startling when we consider
that the congested portions OF the city. where
health conditions are OF the worst. contain
larger portion OF foreign-born than natives. II
these people can present such record under
adverse conditions. what would be the result II
they could have the average environment OF the
native bornI Euch disclosures invite specula-
ton whether the so-ealled better living condi-
items In this country have been as conducive to
physical development as they undoubtedly have
been TO social betterment. and also what will be
the final type evolved from the melting pot OF
rations.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
al 70 Presidential Timber.

Former Senator Burton made a fine impress
sion while in Omaha upon democrats and repub-
,lleans alike who met and heard him. Even the
local democratic organ comedies that he has In
him the making Of great president-and he
is but one Of = number OF amply qualified men
from among whom the next republican national
convention win choose. Let no one repeat the
silly twaddie about the republican party suffer
ing dearth Of full-sized presidential timber.
In contrast with this the democrats. be Il noted.
have no one 70 compete with President Wilson.
and II he should take himseif out OF tho running
their dilemma would envelop the democrats In
confusion worse eonfOunded
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
Twice Told Tales
The InteIlirent Juror.

1T Il not uncommon with lawyers when address,
Ing jury to single out one member who appears to
them to be the most intelligent and. therefore, the
one most likely TO be influenced by their appeals,
said well known Jurtst recently. But IL does not
always work out advantaGeounly," he continued "An
the testimony in q recently tried in Texas had
been taken. the lawyers for both sides summed up and
the Judge had charged the Jury when suddenly doomed
up the aforesaid Intelligent Juror against both
counsel had Numbered their impassioned appeals He
thirsty for information. and straightwey ad-
dressed the court:
"T have BEEN bothered q lot by two words the
lawyers here all tho time
&" What arc theyr demanded the court, expecting
undoubtedly to be called upon to expOund forior or
some other abstruse term.
Plaintiff and defendant" said the juror I
don't know Just what they mean "-LAppincotts
Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
A ROYAL TRAGEDY.
baltimore American

Baltimore American
King George went out TO see his troops
The which he had TO brag on,
To cheer them In the job on hand
10 whip the German dragon
BuA as he rode on praneing steed
In all his kingly glory,
Just like the heroes you read OF
In poem and thrilling story.
To show himself to all his troops,
Not knowing he was well off
When he walked on his own two teefs
The horse reared and he fell Off.
That was a nasty time for him.
His pain he manful hid II, sr
Although he felt the whisper ran
From rank to rank, George did IT.
His son, young I'D, ran back to town
Before the rest could scurry
To tell his mother, king Dad says
IT'S nothing; you should worry"
But now he's laid up from that fan,
From bed not yet a riser,
And not a wire of sympathy
From his dear coz, the kaiser.
Next time he goes TO see his troops
In state which his high ranks II,
He'll ride safe in a motor car,
Or prance on mare that shanks ~
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
Tiltinp liza on school Bonds.

The attorney general of the state has given
an opinion in which he holds that the people
have boon mistaken in their idea that the law
fixed a limit upon the issuance Of bonds by
school districts In cities of more than 1900 pop
Glation. II had been supposed the limit on
total indebtedness TO IL per cont OF the assessed
valuation of the district applied to all districts
alike. Such restrictions like all ironclad rules
or laws, sometimes work harm. but in the larger
sense they are a beneficial check upon extrava-
CANT and reckless financing. Taxpayers still
have some legal safeguards, however, one Of
which that bond issues must have the prior In
eorsement OF the voters, and even II this were
swept away the natural laws of business come
TO the rescue for school districts. like indivtd-
tails, cannot borrow money beyond what buyers
consider their ability to pay and the law pro-
hibits the sale OF bonds below par. With these
restrictions still in force, It is not likely many
schools districts, at least. will be burdened with
tond issues much above the former supposed
limit
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
Tips on Home Topics

Pittsburgh Dispatch; Bryan views with
sorrow and concern. But II the president
can point with pride, what's the odds7
Boston Transcript: After a years de-
lay Mr. Wilson ought to be content with
humble seat on the Gardner band
wagon without trying to seize the rib
bons,
st. Louis Republic; Although the presi-
dents quotation from Ezekiel indicates
that he considers himself to be the man
set to blow the trumpet, 1t cannot be i'm
piled that he is blowing his own horn.
Louisville Courier-Journal: There ara
kickers always and everywhere. You
can find in the street at any time some
one who is talking hard times mis-
taking individual situation for general
conditions. But business now Is extremely
active, and good times are with us.
Springfield Republican,: Little has been
heard from the new board of inventors
which Secretary Daniels has mustered
into the service OF preparedness Mr.
Edison. however. reports a promising
achievement by a fellow-inventor. II Is
a machine that can dig 226 feet of trench
six feet deep and three feet wide In an
hour. That Is up to date, and II better
should come to best, 1t ought to do first
rate for irrigation.
New York Post: Ever since Mr.. Bryan
left the cabinet last June. It has
been believed that It was only a
question OF time when he would
openly break with tn. president. He
has now done so: and the issue which
he has chosen does more credit to his
consistency than to his political sagaeity.
For no one can be better aware than
Mr.. Bryan that. on the general question,
he can get but a corporaPs guard In
congress to go with him and against the
president.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

other day and gave him the fonowing
order;
send a dollars worth Of meat out 20
my house. II there 10 no one az home
per's Weekly.
Brown-I should think doctors would
be even more tyrannica ana autoufehlo
than they are.
Smith-Why sol -. -
Brown-Because all their dealnke eIe
with people who are In no conoitoh W
fight back.-Isife.
"she's had number Of divorces
hasn't she7"
Yes. she's been happily unmarried tour
times. detroit Free Press.
Registration clerk lat polsl-mahAns
are you married or unmarriedI
ffragette--Unmarried. for the fourtn
time. sir.-Iudge.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

why the wrestIers Go Elsewhere.
OMAHA, Nov. t2.--To the Editor Of The
Bee; Commissioner Dan Butler should
DO proud Of himself for having driven
the stecher-Hussane wrestling match to
Lincoln by his manipulation of the Audi
torium. One would think that a munici-
pally owned Auditorium would DO used
to help bring people to Omaha instead
of as a club 70 drive them away. lincoln
gets this match because OF the announce
ment that the rate for wrestling matches
would be $500, with a privilege OF 80 per
cent Of the recefptA This was after
ward reduced to 20 per cent. and now
understand the commissioners will make
a straight rental proposition. But It is
too late to give Omaha big day Of sport
for Thanksgiving. When stecher wrestled
here July Omaha had the biggest crowd
OF state visitors OF any day IT ever had
outside Of Ak-sar-Ben. This match would
have drawn more. but the business men
of Lincoln were quick TO see the value
of the attraction. and they secured a
much larger building there and gave It
rent free. H. o. ADAMS.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
MsaaiaE business.

the American strl means b1aineaA"
Tho speaker Miss Alberta I'm the COURAGEOUS
and popular New York suffraSstts. shs went on;
-she's quite right. too. 4 know an American sarI
whoso two weeks at the shore pale young m a
blaAer tried TO monOpOii1s
What n the meAning q platonic afrsctionf he
asked her one evening On The boardwalk
" IT'S usual meaninG' ne answered n that thu
chan WA tAIks ahout n - sithsr. TOO poar o. no
Etngy 70 get mAFrin.l' ss-Cincinnnff Ianul.irur
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
SUNNY GEMS.

81 tell you it's an outrage" exclaimed
the married suffragette THE man who
keeps a saloon across the street can vote
and I can't"
That's So" answered her husband.
but he shuts up at II o'clock and you
never do."-Boston Transcript.
What do you think Of the pretty nurse
who sold a kiss to aid the war fund at
Il think every woman who thinks any
thing OF herself ought 70 set her face
against such an act."-Baltiuaore Amer
"one OF my daughters has tonsiiitis, /"
exclaimed Mr.. Grnwcher, and the other
sprained her wrist!'
That's hard luck"
Yes. Nothing seems 60 work out the
way 1t ought to. The girl who spra ne ]
her wrist sings and the one with a sore
throat plays the piano. w ashing ton
Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Wars rude alarms are losing their thrills in
Switzerland and partial disarmament OF the ma
tionai army is planned. A sufficient number
Will continue observing the fighting on three
fldes and sound the alarm at tho first symptoms
OF the Belgianizing fever
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Fragments OF Pancho Villas diminishing
tattalioas are hiking across the Rio Grands
whenever opportunity offers. Animated eYi-
dence Of horse sense" IL cheering develop
mcnt IN that quarter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

One good turn deserves another President
Wilson manifests his appreciation of Colonel
Roosevelt's services three years ago by adopting
for personal use the eolonel's marked copy Of
Ezelsiei's trumpet.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
Interestine Election Figures.

While the results OF the recent elections
we're made known ten days ago, the detailed
compilation and comparisons now available are
Of more than ordinary interest. The current
number Of The Literary Digest gives the vote on
suffrage in round figures for the four states
which submitted amendments this year along
with the votes by which suffrage was rejected
in other states that refused to adopt such
amendments in the past. This table is as
follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

The new elections in Greece will be held
December 10. No "first-Tuesday-after-th
Monday tradition over there.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Note also that practically all OF the hold-up
men who have been caught in Omaha are out
siders who had come in from other places. and
bad escaped police clutches in the cities where
they previously operated
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

The "House OF David" woman draws only
Scent verdict in her damage suit. But, then
she admits she drew husband In the matri-
monial lottery. which was doubtless taken into
cue consideration by the jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

The inability Of the British censor TO grasp
two verses OF the Bible in an American cable
gram makes understandable his confusion whom
attacked with quotations from Browning and
Kipling
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

The principal figure in the latest scandal
among, state house democrats is DR. 4. Arthur
Carr. That name has been heard before. and
not always In very creditable connection.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Credit those single-tax champions with per-
sistence as well as with enthusiasm They
keen at Il all the time
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

II may be taken for granted that Colonel
nryan has the unanimous support for his peace
rrogram Of the local patriot who came before
Omaha's charter convention and urged that our
police force be reduced o six men.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Sofia. the tickle darling is as eager as
Berlin or Vienna for Serbian fall styles.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

The captured "ape-man" reveals a sufficient
variety Of criminal accomplishments to warrant
floral tributes from the sob squad.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
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OMAHA. Nov. 12.-To the Editor Of The
Beet I see 90 many fine lawns ruined by
sophers. The thought came TO me that
people do not know how TO catch them.
want to tell all those interested how to
rid themselves Of this pest for 20 cents.
Buy a common steel rat trap and fasten
the chain 10 a block Of wood. The gopher
leaves a round mark Just over the hole,
so dig until you find the opening and
make room for the trap to spring. Cover
trap lightly with fine dirt; be sure to
leave room under plate TO spring the trap.
Take board large enough to cover the
opening you have made and put a very
small hole in the center of board to ad-
NIT little light Put the board over the
opening and cover all around to admit no
other light except through small hole in
the board. AUGUST HERMANN.
1909 Douglas street.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Measuring the returns by the inFebtment,
the personal injury industry produces dividends
r!valing Ford motors, war babies" or Standard
OIL.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

London's method OF squelching annoying
newspapers proves as efficient as the Berlin
system.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
No Ar In Hin,n

As 4. J, Bowes. the theatrical manager, tells the
tale simply CARRIED West Slider walked into one Of
the handsomest and most ornate OF Fifth avenue
cafes and called for drink OF straight rye Having
drunk he counted out three nickes the bar and
prepared to depart.
Hold on. please said the EsnuemAnly attendant;
''the price Is twenty-five"
What talk have your demanded the patron
Why can set the same brand OF ticker anywhere
on Tenth avenue for fifteen" '---. .----.- ----
Probably So" explained the baFkeeper. but you
see we don't charge for the whisky alone. We have
TO charge for all these decorationsfor the hanginga
at the wtndows and the furnishings and the pictures
on the wa1s That picture yonder cost $4,000 Thats
why We have TO ask you quarter for drink see %
II see" said the West sider staring about him
and out he went
holding one hand across his eyes. He felt his way
to the bar and again laid down Is cents.
Il amt lookin'." he stated truthfulIy. Gimme
some rye"-SAturday Evening Post
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

Binks--Youpg Mr. Flighhigh is certainly
a man Of promise.
Jinkg-So hear. I understand Miss
Butterfly 10 suing him for fifty thousand.
Judge,
why, Willie. dearl What are you cry
ing so for7'
Mamma dave me nice new auto"
And you are crying about that7"
She didn't div me no hammer TO break
IL wig. Magazine.
The minister of a small Missouri town
called the grocer on the telephone the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13
Tha Loat UmhreIIa.

Little things can be very trying at times Mr.
Fowler thought when wet morning he could not
find his umbrella Lake many married men. he be-
heved In the maxim. when In trouble blame your
wife"
Il say Ellen" he shouted. what earth has
happened to my new umbrelia1 brought II home
last night and now it's and OF course it's rain
Ing furiouslyl'
why. it's scarcely raining at sll' said his wife
But last night II simply pouring when the parson
left and SO lent him your umbrella"
what an astnine thing to dol shall never see
II again now, 90 may well buy another todayi"
How can you be 90 wicked. AdolphusG As II the
parson would stoop to stealing your umbreuar'
~StOop 20 stealing Il be hanged I borrowed it
from him couple Of months agot--PhnAdslphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-13

should have The Bee mailed TO them. Adj
dress will be changed as often as requested.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16

would change the location OF the bed
yearly.
Another aster trouble to guard
against the black beetle. This pest
comes suddenly, does It's ruinous work
rapidly, and often Injuries your plants
beyond the prospect Of recovery be.
fore you are aware OF It's arrival. Here
IL where the necessity OF keeping
watch OF them comes In.
When the first beetle is discovered
prepare an emulsion after the follow.
Ing formula: One-half pound OF any
good. white soap, reduced 10 u liqaid
by melting.
One teacupful OF kerosene.
Let the soap. to which a little water
may be added while IL Is melting, come
TO a boil, then add tho Kerosene; re.
move from the stove and stir vigorous
ly while the mixture is cooling. A sort
or Jelly will result. Use a part OF this
TO ten parts OF water. Stir well &c
make sure that the emulsion unites
with the water and apply as a spray
Use 1t literally all over tie plant, ana
repeat the application frequently
Prompt and persistent efforts are
needed to rout this voracious enemy
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16
DESERT AUTO Is NO CAMEL
for Their Desert Ride and
One Dies.

Failure TO thing about evaporation
n an automobile radiator brought
ieath to II man and frightful tor.
.ures to two others. who arrived in
LOS Angeles from the desert and told
u their suffcrings. Tho trio-James
5. Roche and John II. Welsh. attor.
leys, aud James G.. Clarke. n real cs.
ate dealer-left here Sunday In an
automobile for FL Centre, in the I'm.
perial valley.
Monday morning the car stopped In
Inc sand. The radiator was empty and
hey had no water. Roche and Welsh
started after n mirage which they be.
lieyed was the Salton sea, Clarke
waited "A day, and then. believing
them dead, made his way 10 Mineral
Springs. whore he was rcsuscitated
after falling himself In a faint and or.
ganized a rescue party. They found
Roche unconscious and Welsh dead.
Roche said they drank %lubricating oil.
Philadelphia Record.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16
Washing Stick

This IL something new to housewives
something they have wanted all their lives.
but never could get before. II makes Il pos.
slole 70 do the heaviest, hardest washing In
methods, and u elimlnates eli fuhslaf and mus.
cular EFFORT. No washing machine IN needed.
N9thlng out this simple little preparation,
whlte, colored or wooden. IL makes the
hardest task OF the week = pleasant pastlue-
= aeIlghtiul occupation. You will be de-
Hghted At the clean, spotleas, snou.uhlte
clothes that come out Of the rinslnR water;
snd al, without sy effort on your part. Ths
haglc Washing Stick does n sEand her,
without Injury TO the most delicate goo'.'
coiored or white, woolens, blanketn, lace eur.
taihs, etc. Contains no acids, no aikaiies. NO
gerous. S ssshlnst as cents
Sold by oil Druggists and orocers eyer,.
where' II yours doesn't handle IL, show him
TINS ad-hell get IL for you. or send 2,c in
stamps 10 a. !. MchAhDs Co. shsiain. reIas ADV
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16
NEW HYBRID CARNATIONS
BY /. M.

Thanks TO the skill OF the hybridist,
we now have races Of lovely, fragrant,
ever.blooming carnations. dwarf and
bushy In growth, that show buds and
flowers in four or five months after
the seeds are sown.
The flowers, TOO, are not only borne
In abundance, but are OF all the lead
ing shades of color. from white
through shades OF pink to dark Grim.
son. and from cream to bright yellow,
as well as striped and blotched.
These new carnations are as easily
grown as Japan pinks. The seeds may
be sown In a box In the window dur.
ing March or April, and the plants set
out where they arc TO bloom when the
weather becomes warm and settled.
Give them a sunny bed, and II you
with a III show OF flowers from each
plant, pinch of the first stem that
pushes up to bloom. This will cause
tho plant To stool out. and develop sev.
eral stalks. each OF which will bear
a cluster OF buds and flowers.
A rich, rather tenacious soil suits
the plants, and they should stand eight
inches apart In the row or bed.
For winter blooming low the seeds
In May or June and grow in pots, shift
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16
Family Days.

Family occasions ought to be cele.
bratcd frequently, even II the celebra.
ton is the simplest form OF little fes.
tival. Bringing the family together
helps to promote affection. Whatever
the event, birthday or wedding ami.
versary or n welcome home from n
journey. It ought to mean something
to every member Of the family, and
can be made an occasion that will
remain bright in memory when the
family circle is broken.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16
SEAS0NABLE SUGGESTIONS
BY EeEN e. RExEoRp.

Keep watch OF your asters. for In
such an hour as you know not" the
maggot may attack them. IL IL bet.
ter. however, to act on the belief that
this enemy Is suke to come. and take
measures to head him OF.
Work wood ashes into the soil about
the plants. and remove a little soil
Immediately about the base OF each
plant and scatter tobacco dust there
literally. This will not injure the
plant, but II may discourage the pest
in It's effort to get at the stalk OF II.
or late, many collections OF asters
have been ruined by this grub.
The plant will look perfectly healthy
today; tomorrow 1t will have Il with.
cred appearance and the next day It
will be yellow, and II you take hold OF
Its top aud give a sliP'.t pull, of II
will come close to the ground.
Examination will show that Il has
been eaten into at that point. Wood
ashes are the best preventive OF It's mt.
tacks OF anything | have used, and |
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1915-09-16

When the best and happiest house
keeper known TO the writer was asked
to tell the secret of her speed In
housewo:k she replied: Il never iron
with a cold iron, cut with n duh knife
or go to my kitchen to prepare n meal
without a clean small hand towel
pinned to my apron belt on one side
and n similar dish towel pinned on
the other. Try II, and you will be sur.
prised TO sec how much time and how
many extra steps you will save"