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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-17

CLERIcAL ANp oFFIcE.

ANEhNAAh AMI VI AAAtf
PEGS IN SQUARE HOLES.
We find n position that fits you.
COOPERATIVE REFERENCE co.
1015-l6 City Nat. Bank Bldg.
SALESMAN, $50; steno., out OF town, $50
WATTS REF. CO., s3s-l0-42 Brand, Thea.
HIGH-GRADE commercial positions.
WEST. REFERENCE a BOND ASSN
762 Omaha Nat Bank Bldg.
AGENTS, Statesmen, sOLICIrORs.
COAL agents wanted in every town. get
trial car. I NJ. Cox. No. Platte, Neb.
sALESMAN--wanted to sell fans.
Diaries and 1917 calendars for advertis-
Ing. C. s., Hammond q Co, 30 Church
St, New York.
SALESMAN wanted; have an opening for
a high-grade salesman; no boys or In
experienced men need apply as the posi-
ton requires men who are producers Al
dress A b64. Bee.
FACTORIES AND TRADES.
Drug Store Snaps. Jobs. Kneist. Bee Bldg.
YOUNG MAN, be a barber. teach you
quickly, cheaply. thoroughly. Tools
furnished. ! give you actual shop work;
You have chance TO work Saturdays and
big demand. have colleges in all prin-
cipal cities I'm U. S. and Canada. Call,
write or phone A. d. Moler. President
MoLER BARBER COLLEGE, Omaha.
WANTED-sheet metel workers at once.
Denkman a Helms, Sioux City. Ia. .
HURRY. HURRY.
DON'T DELAY.
SEE OUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER.
II you can't attend day school
you can hold your Job and at the
same time get your, automobile
NIGHT CLASS
OF NEBRASKA AUTOMOBILE
SCHOOL 24o6 Is1AVENWORTH.
RED S110
LEARN THE BARBER TRADE.
including set OF tools; wages paid; elec-
trio massage, hydraulic chairs; catalogue
free. 1lA Douglas ST. Omaha.
MISCELLANEOUS.
GOOD MEN WANTED
at once to learn auto work to
right now and are waiting for com
| petent men. Learn by our system
Of actual work on autos, tractors,
electric starting system. Free
AMERICAN AUTO COLLEGE,
2053 Farnam st. Omaha. Neb
WANTED-Office clerk must be rapid
and accurate: state experience and sal
airy expected; chance for advancement
/ @. 596, Bee.
YOUNG man will be given opportunit!
IL application is made at once. References
BoYLEs COLLEGE. Tel. DOUG. 1865
wANTED-Men TO try examinations 70
government Jobs; $40 month Common
Apply Immediately. Address 1G6. Bee
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free. Write Immediately. Franklin In
stitute. Dept. 221 X. Rochester. N. Y.
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Furnished Rooms that offer ever mod
ern convenience and comfort In private
families OF boarding houses OF the high
est class will be found In the Furnished
Rooms column OF The Bee Phone Tyler
Zoo
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SITUATIONS MANTEn

80 NNAAAN
MAN with Ford car acquainted with
city, wants delivering on contract sor
by day. Walnut 1117.
WANTED-Position as housekeeper by
young widow with small child. Mrs.
Eythel Forsha, Box 4oi Grand Island, Neb
FIRST-CLAsS clarinet player wants posi-
ton to play with orchestra, band or
anywhere, can furnish reference from
military band. Call Tyler 2430-W. IL not
In leave number.
WANTED-Job as house carpenter in
store or office building by competent
mechanic. Call Harvey 39i9.
LADY wishes place as cook; call D. 5562
BUSINESS MAN-Young married man.
clean-cut, with ten years business
training. desires position; experienced as
credit, sales. store and office manager;
can qualify as to executive ability a
good collection and sales correspondent.
Address y. o. Box 65l, City.
YOUNG married man with several years
experience as manager general store.
also experienced bookkeeper. would like
TO get started In a bank. Address no.
Bee.
EXPERIENCED salesman, travelling.
open for engagement at once; only. re-
| liable. stable proposition considered; best
references. Address J. Cassidy. care Gen.
Del, city.
YOUNG man wants situation, either a
clerical position or selling in a clothing
store. Have had experience In both
lines; city references. Tel. II. 1900, Y. M.
lC A., Room $50.
CoLORED man wants position as cook,
in or out city Web. 4s26.
REG. PIARAIACIsT-11 years expert
ence. managed my own store years;
good references; 80 years old. married and
steady. Either Iowa or Nebraska F. Ii.
Beinert. Ottumwa, Ia.
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PERSONAL

HARRY j b.. n you see this will you
over anxious. Anna.
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WANT AID RATES

edition must reach The Bee office
before ~ O'Clock noon.
WANT ADS for the morning
and Sunday editions must reach
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ance under Too Late 70 Classify.
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Parties advertising in these col
umns and having their answer,
addressed In care OF The Bee VIII
please ask for .carda 20 enable
will be delivered except on pre-
eentation OF cards.
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RENTALS.
APARTMENTS AND FLATS.

The For Rent advertisement appearing
IN the For Rent column Of The Bee daily
cannot be beat for variety that will please
and fill the needs OF any one desiring TO
rent Phone Tyler 1000
Worry choice 4 or 5-room eteam-heated
apartment on West Farnam St
JOHN w. ROBBINS. 1902 FARNAM ST.
FfVE-ROOM flat, 500 N. 24th. Webster
e54 All modern except heat
EsTABROoK APIS, 4 rooms. so. near
postoffice. J. r. Stebblns, 1910 Chicago.
ST. CLARE, 2lth and Harvey. 4-rOom
apartment. Call Harvey 647,
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EDUCATIONAL
BUSINESS COLLEGE
STUDENTS

SAVE MONE1 YIN OOOhoEo.
For sale, win good reasons for selling,
a variety OF courses IN n reliable Bus1-
ness School. one OF the leatiing business
colleges OF Omaha. VIII be cold very
reasonable-away below regular price.
II you are considering taking n course
begins soon. Call office. Omaha Bee
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The Bee will not be Responsible
insertion OF any advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-17

An advertisement inserted TO be
run until discontinued must De
stopped BIZ written order.
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RENTALS
rnRNIsHEn MOusEs.

UP-TO-DATE furnished house or apart
ment for the winter; must be first
class. Address O 44s Bee.
SEVEN robins. 1923 Lothrop; clean and.
modern Web 4S1s
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The Bee reserves the right 70
reject OF rewrite all ADVERTISE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-17

You can place your want ad in
The Bee bv telephone.
TELEPHONE TYLER 1000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-17
UNFINISHED RoOMs.

NICELY furnished room. close in: all
mOdern. 81 8 "a 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-12-17

wANrED-To rent. small place for chill
parlor. Call ID. 6iSl. Mrs. Madrid. 5O4ls
S. 10th St.
TWO or three rooms, furnished FOR light
housekeeping. Cali phone, Douglas 1897.
between and IL a. m.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-10
There YELL brief struggle, click grating

: to the hall. where they found Ailsa Lorne
anNi"usly watching for them.
b 'WrIl"'' she hreathrd.
CIcck smiled 'Ill be back in the morn
ing" he said softly
/ At exactly half-paSt ton next morning
/ CIcek and Mr.. Narkom once more sailed
Forth from the Fircny
| On the terrace they found Ailsa Lorne.
I Il wonder whether y"u will discover
anything today" she said earnestly, be
fore | leave"
Clcek started UnCOnsCiously. You are
going? But, OF course. YOU can hardly
stay here now. l suppose. Give me till
midday. and then | will see Where is
! Mr. ShadboIt?''
In the chapel. | think. said AiIsa.
= Some few minutes later they were in
sid" it, and for a moment the keen de-
teCtiVC was lost in the artistic man.
( Cl"ek stepped forward and surveyed the
scene with an appreciatiVc eye.
Then Mr. Shauoolt approached them.
and as they made their salutatiOns to
! him, he gaZed I'm mute appeal at Cleek.
as If imploring his help. They were quite
close to the altar now, before which lay
| great clusters of waX-li<e Eardenias and
hot-house hyacinths
Don't often see these flowers forced
at this time of the year. said Cleek,
:
ativcly. AS he did so. a hit of green
caught his eye. and he plunged his hand
down into the 1owery depths.
w hat is it, asked Mr.. ShadbOlt anN-
iously.s
Nothing in particular-iUSt a little bit
of rosemary. Forgive my disturbing your
flowers like that, Mr. Shadbolt, but I'm
devoted to the fragrant herb"
But once outside. CIeck turned upon Mr..
Shadbolt and bent keen eye upon him.
BY the way" said he sharply. noting
the squire's sudden look of astonishment
and fear. Il suppose you will be able to
give an exact account Of your time after
you left the Towers? l should require il.
you know, in the-er-the cause of jus
tice'
"I? Good heavens. man! What do you
mean
Gently, gently. my friend. Don't blame
me for saying this-I am only thinking
of the coroner and the muddle-headed
| jury. You see, they may say Maurice
| Ward was your wifes lover and conjure
up the old story Of the jealous hus-
band
Good God it is impossible-how can
! they? Such an atrociOus idea has never
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Mr. Shadhult himself. He went 10 the
conservatory for flowers for the chapel.
| He has always made II great point TO
| have plenty Of fOwcrs-and there, half
hidden 10y the palms. WAS the body. Maui
rice had evidently shot himself and 50
put an end to his miserable existence"
And what did Mr.. Shadbolt do
Gave orders to Dawson to send for
| the police and went hack to the Octa =
EOnal Room. where he is at this very
minute. | think that is all. And now
I will go up and see if l can persuade
him to see YOU. shall T.
Yes, do said CIeck And I should
like to examine the room for myself"
1t was close on half an hour later when
the opportunity to interview Mr.. James
ShadbOIt was eventually accorded them.
and AiIsa returned to take them up to
the OCtagOnal Room. 1t was, as she had
said. beautiful place furnished with all
the luxury that an artistic spirit-COm-
bined with the ever essential money
could devise and in the chair in which
his young bride had possibly taken her
last sleep sat an old man, bent Of back,
bowed OF head.
AiIsa went over and touched the sor-
rowing old man on the shoulder.
MIR. Shadbolt." she whispered. you
must come away. The gentlemen from
Scotland Yard are here-yOu must see
them
oh, cant. Ailsa can't" the old
man bleated despairingly.
Cleck made a little clicking sound. in
diCative of mild distress, and suddenly
Mr.. Shadholt rose to his. feet and faced
the intruders.
''GentlemeI." said he. ETavely aCknowl-
edging Cleek's bow, forgive my grief:
but you don't know what my young wife
was to me. Death is cruel-but suspense
is more than | can bear. Find her, I'll
give all my art treasures to the nation
I'll strip myself of every possession in
the world. if you will only restore her
to me-
This is MIR. NarkOm," said Ailsa,
thinking to distract his attention; and
this"-she hesitated.
''Cleek," interposed that gentleman Sc
renely. Just Cleek of Scotland Yard, at
your service. Mr.. Shadbolt.
Il have heard of you. sir the old man
said. extending a hand as Ailsa perform
ed the introduction, and ! am glad to
make your aCquaintance-but I wish to
God 1t had been under happier circum-
stances"
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| "Ah. sir. SOC Won are a connoisscur.'
said Mr. Shadholt. Il gIeam Of interest in
his eye.
oh. nothing much Manage to pick
up few odd scraps "f knowledge" said
Cleck.
lie turned hack to tn" table As he
did 50, his foot caught in the soft rug,
and nc lurchcd up against it. the Statuette
still in his hand. The sound Of something
falling mad" Mr.. Shadholt turn. The fig
ur" was broken into three pieces,
For a moment the little party stood
aEhast. while Clcek muttcrod incOherent
apologies. Then Mr.. Shadbolt recovered
/ himself and putting the pieces away, badc
/ him say no more. but there was a GER
ain antagOnism in his manner which had
not been there before.
Humbly enough. the repentant Clcek
examined the rest Of the room, his eyes
resting in mute admiration on the pic
lures and statues. There was a maCnifi>
Gently carved Madonna. which stood some
distance away from the WALL that knock
ed against the oak pancling. but. a Ailsa
had assured him, there was absolutely no
nook or Granny in which a body could
be concealed. The very floor itself was
OF polished stone, covered with carpets
and thick rugs. The soft light Of the
CandleS-fOr there was obviously no gas
sble means of exit.
Presently Cleek gave vent to a little
sigh. Nothing to he gained hereA he
said, shutting his lips with little 1ap:
and Mr. Shadbolt drew a deep breath,
almost OF relief.
Il should very much like to see the
body Of Mr.. Ward. if YOU will show US
the wav It's hardy a fit task for Miss
Lorne, IS it,
Mr. Shadbolt assented gravely. and led
the way downstairs to the conservatory.
Here. in the midst of flowers lay the body
of the young sailor and for a few mo-
ments the two detectives surveyed II in
rcverent silence.
That Ward had shot himself through
the heart was self-evident. His uniform
was all burned where the revolver, still
clutched in his hand, had been fired
against it
It's as plain as a pikestaff," whispered
Mr. Narkom. i'm an excited undertOne.
noting that Mr.. Shadbolt had fallen into
a mournful reverie. his thoughts evidently
far away from the gruesome scene He 5
killed of the girl, put the body some
where, and then shot himself. II only
we could find out where he did put herr
The Washington herald., 1915-01-10
THE MYSTERY OF THE;
OCTAGONAL ROOM

And H. agreed Clcek softly. with his
queer little nne-sided smile. However. II
the mystery is snlvahlC. We will solve IL.
Believe that" He looked swiftly around
the room. Miss IsOrne has given me per
mission to examine this rOom-have |
yours also?'
Mr.. Shadbolt bowed his head, and forth
with Cleek began his investigation. lie
wandered placidly enough around it, pick
Of the valuable articles of vertu scattered
about in such prOfusion. One of them. a
bronze statuette. seemed particularly to
rivet his attention.
a fine piece Of work, this" he said.
holding il at arms length. with tilted
head. THE Venus de Medici is not often
found modelled in old bronze, is it?''
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Exactly. And what happened from
that moment God alone knows At s
o'clock in the morning Jane went to
Marv's bedroom on the other side Of the
landing. hut found that the bed had never
been slept in at all. Mr.. Shadbolt had
returned very late. and slept in his dress
ing room so that he should not disturb
her"
Thoughtful man. that murmured
Cleek placidly. And where was he
them"
AT service in the chapel When he
returned l told him about this-Jane had
come rushing to me. We all three went
to the Octagonal Room. We thought Mary
had probably slept right through the
night before We called and called, and
then tried the door"
Which was still locked. SUPPOSE
said Cleek-staring up at the beautifully
panelled ceiling with the eye of a con-
nOisseur.
Yes. and at last We alarmed the whole
household and broke down the door, only
to find the room empty"
And what about Maurice Ward" he
asked abruptly. who discovered the
body"
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YES said CIcck pIacidIy. picking up
one Of the candles which had been placed
at the feet. As friend Hamlet puts It.
Ay. there's the rub! II only he hadn I
been poisoned first. your solution would
probably bc the correct one"
Mr. Narkom fairly Easped.
Good heavens. what do YOU mean.
Cleek?' he calculated. looking at his
great ally in awcd establishment
Cleek pointed to a little red mark on
the mans hand.
That's what | mean" said he quietly,
in a IOw-pitChed voice. Just that tiny
spot but big enough to open wide the
portals of death. my friend. Maurice
Ward has been murdered with poison
possibly Aqua Torfana.'
With a gently-spOken Good night to
their host, the two men made their way
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-01

almost entirely in the past by the payroll at Treadwell which averages about $150.00O per month. During the past few years. however, a number of enterprises have been launched by the business men of Douglas which promise to increase the business and resources of the city many fold.
 The sanitary condition of the city is exceptionally good and as a conse- quence sickness and contagion are all most unknown in the municipality. Two uptodate hospitals are maintain ed and all cases of sickness or injury except those needing the attention of a specialist are treated locally.
 Religious and educational matters are given their share of attention by the populace. Five churches and two schools are supported besides a mum. Der of literary and study clubs. The churches are Roman Catholic, Congre. gational. Episcopalian, Greek Catholic and Lutheran. The public school which Is supported by the city from license money paid into the city treasury by the Federal government has a total enrolment of over 25C stdudents. and includes both grammer and high school grades. The other school is a Catholic parochial schoo and numbers about 50 students.
 A weekly newspaper. the "Dougla.
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CITY OF DOUGLAS ah


whom were men employed by the Trcadwcll Company. The decade from l>?0 [" 1900 saw q great chang" i'll the population. and from n rough min ing town with only q small popula- tion of women residents. Douglas started to show signs of h"coming a city of homes. The increase in pop ulatiOn has been steady. until now Douglas has d population of nearly 2.006. Of this number over 4"o are native born whites
 In 1901 Douglas vas incorporated and joined the ranks of the other sister cities of Alaska Her history since that time has been one of great n model to tn" other cities along the lines of civic improvements. The school. built in 1909. at q cost of SIP 000. has been maintained in high state of efficiency and employs a staff of seven teachers. Improvements have been made in the buildings and
 
 is considered an investment of ap- proNimately $lS.000. About six years ago the municipal wharf was built and succeeded in bringing wharfage rates down. besides reducing the price of coal and oil. The wharf is val ucd al nearly $2O.0oo and is a source of revenue to the city. clearing over $3.000 per annum. Among other properties owned by the city. the city hall and three fire houses are worthy of mention and last year the municipality built an auxiliary salt water tank on the hill back of the school house This tank is supplied by gasoline pumping plant situated at the corner of Front and "C" streets.
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The installation of this pump and the building of the auxiliary tank has re- duCcd the insurance rates within the city limits by about 9 per cent.
 The government of the city is vest ed in q council composed of seven men. who were elected in April of each year. One of their number is chosen by the council as president and cN-officio mayor The city offic- ials are appointed by the council and serve for one year.
 The fire department is a volunteer force divided into four companies: each mompany being assigned to a district. and the whole being under a chief. who is appointed by the City council.
 The steamers of five different lines mako Douglas port of call and the mail service is great deal better than in the average Alaskan town and as good as the service of the average town in the United States. The post office was established in Douglas in 1885 during President Cleveland's first term of office.
 Douglas is situated on the West side of Gastineau Channe! about six miles from the lower point of Doug las. It has communication with Jul ncau. two miles distant across Gas tineau Channel. by a ferry that runs on an hourly schedule. Lately the new town of Thane, also across the channel has been included in the reg. ular ferry run. 4 road was built. two years ago. by the Alaska Road Com each company being assigned to a where it is proposed to build a bridge in the near future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-01
M. J. O'Connor Pioneer Merchant and Former
 Mayor

Born in Ireland. where he received a commercial education, NJ. J. O'Con- nor was apprenticed as a lad, and, after receiving a thorough training in the dry goods business he left his native country for one where condi- tions were more favorable and oppor- tunities more numerous.
 Arriving in San Francisco about 27 years ago he remained for about a year. Hungering for frontier life. he then pushed his way northward to Washington. and secured employ ment with the Carbon Hill Coal com pany as manager of their drygoods department and stayed with them for eleven years.
 When the news of the great Klon dike rush reached the Puget Sound country in '97 he heard the call oi
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the North and in partnership with De We're Utter he opened up a general store at Dyea. in January. 1898. The town lasted about six months and O'Connor bought out his partner and moved the stock to Douglas, where he has since resided.
 During the many years of his resi- dence in Alaska Mir. O'Connor has been at the front in all public en- terprises. Willing to devote both time and money for the public good, generous to fault. and always ready to do his part and more, Mir. O'Con- nor has won for himself an enduring place for Douglas and Southeastern Alaska.
 An evidence of MT. O'Connor's standing in the Territory is the fact that he served six terms as Mayor of Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-01

N OCGLAS. according to history U was founded about :;5 years ago
 hy q handful of hardy prospect. ~ay 'u Gold Creek which had been reported d; Sitka as tn" scene of rich gold >rrik,. mad" hy Joe Juneau and Richard Harris. To quote from gold un Douglas Island On Dccem. h"r 22ui. I>>"I. just twenty days af- ter they had left Sitka. Mir Marks and his party arrived in ;a~tincau Channel Nhil" passing along the shOr" "f DouglaS Island one of the party observed what seemed to be thu" cropping ui d quartz lode. which they stopped [" examine" James RoSwal S"""p'd up q ban of gravel from about th" hns" ui th, Iod" where it was cN. posed at th" beach and after banning II down called th, others tO see the result. The amount of gold in the pan was so lar@" that William Mechan Chc"rfully remarked. w" hav, il. boys; almost the ready huIion.' So they stakcd rh" claim and called it the Ready Bullion. which nam" it bears today" or th" five men who mad" th" trip from Sitka in tn" win ter of l>H". Antuur Marks and James Roswal Were. th" only ones who made Douglas Island their residence"
 The first hous" in Douglas was spring of lSNl. on the ground now oc. Cupicd by tn" Hunter Hotel and was made of logs. The first frame build inf was built hy Dav" Martin near William Stuhhins' store
 In tn" next hin" years Douglas pop. ulation gr"w about 10 l.uO0 most of
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-01
By M. A. SNOW


In point of conveniences and pub lie utilities, Douglas is the equal of any town in the United States or four times it's size. The city has an up-to- date telephone system. is we'll equipp- ed with electric lights, and has good water and sewer systems. Lately, a jitney-buss has been added to the other public utilities and has a steady run between Treadwell and Douglas.
 Three years ago the United States Department of the Interior deeded Mayflower Island. small island in Gastineau Channel directly in front of the town. to the City of Douglas for use as a public park and a roadway was built from the end of the City Dock to connect with 1t. A dancing pavilion has been erected and a num- Der of the public spirited citizens have presented the city with different wild animals and cakes at present from the nucleus of menagerie.
 As a city of homes. Douglas stands foremost among the Alaskan cities. On account of its close proximity to the Treadwell group of mines 1t has been made the residence of a major ity of the families of those employed by the Treadwell company, a large number of the families claiming resi- dencc for 20 years or more. Most of the city is built upon patented mining ground. and individual title is held only to the buildings with long, term leases on the ground. A small area is held in the Douglas townsite but most of it is occupied by business concerns.
 Although Douglas has almost un' limited possibilities in the line of re, sources. the town has been supported