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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Arthur's First Mustache

up to go to the Presbyterian hospital
to see Mr.. Livingstone, an old friend
Suddenly he called to pa and when pa
pose happeneds Well, this is just
between us, Arthur discovered that
there was fuzzy growth Of some
thing on his upper lip. But that isn't
the real event. The big event was
Arthur's discovery that his mustache
was going to sort of white color.
His dismay was unmistakable when
he made this discovery.
Pa called to ma and ma called to
Mary Jane, and the result was fam
lily reunion right in Arthur's room to
view his mustache.
Il never thought | would have a
son with white mustache," ma said.
Pa said that is the way mustaches
start, and he advised Arthur not to be
discouraged. Mary Jane stuck her
handkerchief into her mouth to keep
from laughing. Trix began to bark
as if something was going on.
Arthur and Pa had a confidential
talk about the mustache. Arthur
called it mustache, but it wasn't a
really and truly mustache. You
would not notice it unless someone
would call it to your attention, but
it was there just the same, and if you
had good eyes and the light was good
you could see it. ~.
Ma told Arthur he would soon be
man and would have to shave. She
asked pa If he would give Arthur one
of his safety razors. Pa received
several safety razors as Christmas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Moving Pictures
Placed in Scotch
Public Houses

London, July 15.-"Movie" thea
tiers in saloons are one of the inno-
vations made by the government
liquor board in its experiment in di-
rect management of saloons in the
south of Scotland and the north of
England, where there are large NUM-
ton making areas. Heavy drinking
has necessitated the step. By remod-
cling and rebuilding these saloons the
government hopes to increase the
comfort of the workers.
The picture palaces-under the
same roof as the saloons-are So ar
ranged thai the men who formerly
frequented the saloons in search of
amusement, will be able to take their
wives, and whether they desire to
have drinks or not, matters little. The
man who does not approve of saloons
can find part set aside. for the con-
sumption of tea. coffee and other soft
drinks. The theater will also be
used for concerts and lectures.
The experiment is being watched
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

The Great Drought Then came
the year of the great drought, 1890.
No rain fell for weeks. Not only IN
western Nebraska, but over the whole
state and other western states this was
true. Nearly all the crops were fail
ures. In the older parts OF Nebraska
there were hard times, but the people
had something saved from former
years and managed to get along. In
western Nebraska many OF the peo-
pie had spent all they had in getting
settled on their farms. There was
great suffering all over the west.
When the legislature met in 1891, il
appropriated 100000 with which to
buy food and seed for the settlers. On
July 26, 1894, hot wind from the
southwest again ruined the corn crop
and injured other crops. The legisla-
ture Of 1895 appropriated $250,O0O
more to aid the settlers in the west
ern part OF the state. In spite Of this
thousands were discouraged and left
their homes to find work elsewhere.
The Panic Of 1898; Hard Times
Again-A great paine came in 1898
while western Nebraska was being
settled, just as the panic Of 1873 came
when eastern Nebraska was being set
tied. Banks broke, factories shut
down, merchants failed all over the
country. Prices of farmers produce
again fell to the lowest point and, al
though food was so cheap, working
men in the cities could scarcely buy
enough to keep from starving, because
they had no work. Thousands Of men
out of employment gathered in ar
mics and marched across the country
to Washington to demand that con-
gress should give them work. In
Nebraska whole townships in the
western part were deserted so that
one could ride all day finding nothing
but empty houses and fields growing
up to weeds. These hard times lasted
from 1890 until about 1900.
The Farmers Alliance-During the
years 1880 to 1890 society called the
Farmers alliance had spread over Ne
braska and other western and south
ern states. Its objects as stated were
to better the condition OF farmers, to
help them to buy and sell on better
terms, to conduct evening schools for
the instruction Of members in the
science of exchange and government
and to furnish means of social enter.
tainment. the chief complaint Of the
Farmers alliance was that those who
handled what the farmer had to sell
Il 4. - L-a n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
MINERALS IN SERBIA
Conquerors Will Exploit Country
For Gold After the War
Is Over.
PRODUCTION LEADS EUROPE

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.)
Belgrade, June OF Serbia remains
under Austro-Hungarian control after
the establishment OF peace the Balkan
state probably will take a prominent
position among the worlds metal pro-
ducing countries, as the present con-
querors Of Serbia are laying plans to
develop the mineral resources. In
antiquity the country was the largest
gold producer in Europe. Its copper
mines had, prior to the conquest Of
the Balkans by the Turks, developed
to a considerable extent, those ex-
plotted by French company at Dor
netting annually as much as 90 per
cent of the capital invested
Gold has been won in Serbia in re-
cent years principally through placer
mining. The production was small,
however, as work was confined as a
rule to localities which had been al
ready worked over by the ancients.
Silver is found only in conjunction
with other metals. The copper ores
of Dor contain from ninety-six to l20
grammes per ton. The lead ores of
Postenje, near Krupanj, and those of
Avala, on the Crneni mountain, also
furnish considerable silver. At Avala
quicksilver is also found. Tin is found
at several points, but so far no efforts
have been made to develop the de-
posts. Arsenic exists at Jasikova.
Copper ores occur in great quantity.
Most of them resemble in character
and geological deposition those of
Butte, Mont The mines at Dor, not
ably the one known as Cukadulkan,
are especially rich Ores taken from
this mine are per cent copper, which
refines into o062 per cent copper, and
gives per ton twenty-four to thirty
grammes gold and ninety-six to 120
grammes silver. Invested is a capital
OF S,S0O,OOO francs. In the year 1928
the production of ore was 1900 tons.
Iron also is found in Serbia, espe-
cially in the northeastern parts of the
country. The lack of coal and coke
has in the past prevented the develop
ment of the iron and steel industry,
the small output of iron ores having
been transported on the Danube to
points in Austria Hungary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

A great event happened over at our
house the other morning. Pa was
busy reading The Sunday Bee and ma
was preparing some fish for dinner.
The fish was sent by Mr.. Thomas,
who went up to the Wisconsin woods
with friends for vacation. Trix, the
fox terrier, was doing in the shade
at the side of the house, trying to
keep cool. II was warm morning.
Before ! tell you about this great
event ! want to say that grown-up
men and women think they have
lot OF trouble and vexation. Pa likes
to say "irritations of life" ! should
worry about pa having irritations. |
guess the worst irritations he has are
the mosquito bites, and to hear him
tell about them on the front porch
one would think he had been bitten
by a shark. Ma sometimes tells
about her troubles. The other day
the jell wouldn't jell, and, the next
day she forgot to. turn the electric
iron off and she burned one of pas
shirts. She rushed to answer the tel
ephone and left the iron on the shirt.
It was pas favorite base ball game
shirt, the one with the broad stripes.
Pa was peeved when he learned about
his shirt. My pa and ma, and sup
pose other pas and mas, seem to
think that boys and girls do not have
troubles and irritations-I mean reg
ular troubles, anxieties and vexations.
Well, ! suppose you are getting
curious about the great event that
happened, and it happened to a boy,
to Arthur, who is IA years Of age, go
ing on Is. He was in his room, fixing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

by NOla kernS, Age IL, FnillpS, NED.
Blue Side.
1T is not safe for you to be out
here alone, Bess," said Mr.. Burton to
his daughter. "You must go into the
village and stay with Aunt Mary
"Oh, 'fatherl I'm not afraid" re-
piled Bess. THE British will not hurt
little girl like me- Bess was a
Dutch maid, who lived in New York
state in revolutionary days.
Dressed in her wooden shoes, with
yellow braids hanging down over her
blue blouse, she made a pretty
picture.
"No, am not afraid" continued
Bess, land ! mean to stay right here,
just like boy"
So the father went out to work
at the chimney of the church, and
Bess busted herself in the kitchen.
"Bess, you really ought to 60 into
the village" said her father again
at tea.
Eve have rumors that the British
are approaching, but no one seems
to know anything certain. Our
American general is here, sick, and
few OF his men are at his house,
but not enough to defend the place
unless the planks are taken up from
the bridge in time"
The father went to bed early, but
Bess sat up late. Then Tabs, the
white kitten, got away and ran down
toward the church. After her raced
Bess. The kitten, leaping over the
fence, jumped into the church
through the window, then through
the gallery and finally darted up the
steep steps into the belfry. Right
on the cats heels came Bess, her long
hair streaming in the moonlight, up
the steps leaped the kitty, and up
the steps went Bess.
Then the kitten did very wicked
thing. 1t sprang up amid the tim.
bers which formed high, steep lad
der reaching up to the very bell it.
self. 1t clawed and climbed ant
mcowed, but kept on getting higher
and higher, and Bess came on as fas
as her fat legs could follow. Once
she looked below and set out agar
to catch the kitten. When she looked
down, the house in which her father
lay sleeping seemed far away.
About a mile away lay the town
its few lights twinkling. Suddenly
the tramp Of horses feet came, and
she saw long column of men trot.
ting toward the town. Now the
bridge was between Bess and the
town, and she realized that If she
could awaken the people they would
pull up the planks, and the British
could not pass the river.
Above her dangled the rope. The
bell swayed on the oaken beam. Or
this same beam the kitten wa.
perched. She had gorgotten the cat
The town must be awakened and The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

stories, because you don't write. You
ought to write letter for every pa
per. My sister and l are always look
ing forward to Monday, because that
Is the day we get the Sunday paper.
Well I will close with few riddles:
What is out in the field and has
been eating all day and never gets
fill!
Ans.--A threshing machine.
Why is a piece Of candy like a
horse?
Ans.-Because the more you lick
it the faster it goes.
What lies behind a star? Ans.-A
policeman.
What has a nose and still can't
smell? Ans.-A teapot.
House full, yard full, can't catch a
thimble fulll Ans.-Air.
-Four legs up, four legs down, soft
in the middle, hard all around' Ans.
"A bed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

that there was a combine of the mon
eyed interests, including the great
banks, the railroads, the manufac
turers and merchants to rob The rest
OF the people of what they produced.
II was also claimed that these large
interests conspired to control both
.of the great political parties and
through them to elect men to office
%ho were in favor of the capitalists.
The Political Revolution Of 1890
In the year 1890 the dissatisfaction of
the. farmers of the west and south
took form in great political move
ment which was fastened by the work
OF education and organization of the
Warmers alliance and by the yery
general debt and distress Of the farm
ers. In single campaign the united
farmers broke away from both OF the
old parties and over large part of
the west and the south defeated their
candidates for office, electing men Of
the new movement. In Nebraska the
campaign Of 1890 will long be remem-
bcred. As there were no crops to
harvest the farmers gathered by
thousands in great open air meetings
to talk over their grievances and to
plan how to remove them. Orators
OF the common people addressed
these meetings, talking to acres of
eager faces amid great enthusiasm.
Many new speakers, both men and
women, first found their powers in
the excitement of this time. There
were professions of wagons many
miles long, filled with sunburned men,
women and children with homemade
banners and notices expressing their
feelings. There were songs with
homemade words and music such as
"Goodby, Old Party, Goodby," sung
with great energy and greeted with
enthusiastic applause.
The Contest: Governor James E.
Boyd-When the votes were counted
after the November, 1890, election, it
was found that the farmers move
ment had elected majority OF both
houses of the legislature in Nebras-
ka and the election of governor was
so close that contest resulted. When
the legislature met in Lincoln in Janu-
airy, 1891, excitement ran high. After
a struggle Of some days, the demo-
cratic candidate, James E. Boyd Of
Omaha. was seated. A bill passed
both houses reducing railroad rates in
Nebraska. 1t was vetoed by Gov
ernor Boyd. A bill was passed adopt
ing the Australian secret ballot, BY
means Of which man might vote his
convictions without the knowledge 0,
any other person.
Continued Next Sunday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

critically, not by the liquor trade, but
by temperance workers and prohibit
tionists. In Edinburgh. for instance,
it has been noticed that the saloons
in the experimental area had doubled
their receipts since private control
and management had been displaced
by the government board, and tine
local religious leaders are contending
that the more model" and club-like
drinking shop is made the more
drink it will sell. Another criticism
made by the reform element is that as
the new model houses are understood
TO be exemplary they are not under
the same strict police supervision as
the ordinary saloons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Honorable Mention.)
Frightened BY Horse.

1y Emma Gillespie, Aged 10 Years,
Greeley, Ncb. Blue Side.
"Ohi Oil Oil What's thatp As I
looked around from the granary In the
barn | saw something that looked like
q witch's bonnet. Ny, but how |
came out Of that granary and started
down the hill for the house and that
brick had to lie in the way and Of
course ! had to stumble, but finally
got to the house and was telling about
i when came to the conclusion that
i was an old horses ears saw, but
] surely was scared. This is a true
story.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
prize Story.)
Finds Kittens, Not Eggs.
BY Clifford Keller, Aged II Years,
Fullerton. Neb, Blue Side,

by OIfTOIu NtIIeII HBcu Y COT o
Fullerton, Neb. Blue Side.
One night after my milking was
done, went to look for hens nest.
was looking in the straw banking
around the chicken house. saw a
hole, expecting to find a handful Of
eggs. And what do you think !
found?
A nest OF little kittensl ran and
told everybody could find about my
hens nest. The kittens are growing
Just fine and will soon be as big as
their mother. This Is the first story
] have written to the Busy Bees page,
and hope ! am lucky enough to win
. prize. / would like to join the Blue
Side, as it is my favorite color.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
NEBRASKA AS A STATE
Continues from last Sunday

NSohtinueN from last Sunday
Governor John N. Thayer-In 1886
General John NJ. Thayer, republican.
OF Grand Island, was chosen governor
and again in 1888. During his term
the settlement Of neglected parts OF
the state, especially the sandhill re-
gion, went rapidly forward. The pres
ent state capitol was completed dur
int his term.
The Great "Qs Strike-The year
1853 is noted for the great Buriine-
ton strike. At given signal on Feb
ruary ~ practically all the engineers
and firemen on that railroad left their
engines. demanding an increase OF
pay, This strike lasted throughout
thf summer, causing great loss to the
railroad. TO the workmen and to the
people OF the state. The railroad COM
pafy brought in new men from the
east to take the places OF the strik-
ere and finally won, This strike.
which extended over all the lines Of
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
railroad, is known as the great O
Strike"
Horse Stealing and Vigilance Com
mittees-ln every period OF Nebras-
ka's history there has been some steal
ing OF horses and cattle along the
frontier, and the settlers there have
organized to protect their stock and
punish the thieves. Hanging was the
usual punishment for stealing stock
in border settlements. Vigilance
committees" was the name usually
given to the settlers clubs for their
own protection. The members Of
such committees soiemnly promised
n 10 help each other and to punish
thieves. Cattle and horses were stolen
on large scale after 1880, when set
Elements pushed into the war north
west. The deep canyons and the
sand hills made convenient places for
hiding stock, until it could be run
Y out OF the country. Vigilance com
inittces were organized by the set
tiers throughout this frontier region.
There were numerous fights between
the settlers and the thieves. kid
Wade" leader OF the horse thieves
was hung to telegraph pole at Bias.
sett IN 1884, and DOC Middleton" an
other, was shot and afterwards sent ia
The penitentiary. This war between
he Nrnstelers," Al the stock thieves
were called, and the settlers lasted
1eafIy twenty years, and ended only
when tie building Of railroads, tele.
K 1g1ph and telephone lines drove the
riiSflers out Of the state.
I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
What
Women Are
Doing in the World

The Omaha Woman's Christian
Temperance union will hold its last
meeting OF the season Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 at the home Of
Mrs. w. F. Callfas. 903 Mercer Park
boulevard. Mrs. H. c. Sumney will
talk on Opponents to Franchise
Work" and social hour will follow.
The U. S. Grant Women's Relief
corps will have picnic at Miller park
near the playground Tuesday alter
noon. All members OF the post are
urged to attend the picnic supper,
which has been set for E o'clock to
accommodate those who are not able
to attend earlier in the day.
One of the important departments
of the work of the Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolt
ton is the placing of markers to pre-
serve the history Of any special COM
munity. Nebraska chapters have not
been backward in this work and sew
eral markers have been erected along
the trail of the Lewis and Clark ex-
petition. July Pawnee chapter of
Fullerton unveiled such marker in
the Nance county courtyard to COM
memorate the last home of the Paw
nees. The address was made by Mrs.
Charles H. Aull of Omaha, state re-
gent. The boulder was presented to
the county by Mrs. A. E. Bryson, re-
gent of Pawnee chapter and formerly
a member Of Omaha chapter. 1t was
accepted by Albert Thompson, speak
ing for the county commissioners.
The bronze tablet bears the insignia
of the society, a relief medallion of
White Eagle, one of the best Paw
nee chiefs, and brief history of the
locality. A paper was written for the
occasion by John w. Williamson, for
years government scout among the
Pawnees, now resident of Genoa.
The Frances Willard Woman's
Christian Temperance union will
meet Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of Mrs. ]. A.
Dalzell, 27l9 Davenport street. Mrs.
George S. Ticknor, superintendent of
Sabbath observance, will have charge
of the program.
The Business Women's council will
hold its weekly luncheon and prayer
meeting Tuesday in the agricultural
rooms in the court house, between the
hours of II and 2. Luncheon will be
served by the women of the Central
Park Congregational church, but no
speaker has yet been announced.
This weeks meetings of the So
ciety of American Widows will be
held at zoo Crounse building, oppo-
site the postoffice, Tuesday after
noon at l:30 o'clock and Thursday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

general saved. So she rang the bell
and awakened the people and they
pulled the planks just in time. Then
Bess climbed down with the cat. So
in two or three days after she found
a package at her plate, and when
she opened il, there on the inside
was beautiful gold medal for Bess.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Saves Sparrow's LIE.

By Leila Maria Benedict, Aged 8Iz
Years, Franklin, Neb. Blue Side.
l think | will join the blue side, for
! hope some day will be queen. !
will tell you about how I saved
sparrow's life once. 1t was like this:
The snow was meltina ons dav uhAA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23

aPEr SHOW" for children Of Omaha what H. English
supervisor of recreation and Fairgrounds for the city is planning
~ little cooler Every little boy and girl
\ the city bring their little the park
it doesn't whether the kitten dog bird chicken
bunny goat ,,..
pets old animal bird that love and that loves
S eligible take part in the pet show
the show announced bring pet under
arm reward will receive junior membership in
society," according plans
book this week He the Blue side
Edith Kenyon and Gillespie Blue side honorable
mention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Little Stories by Little Folk

had 100 little chicks but a. cat ate all
except twenty-five. We had pigeon
but Jack, one Of our dogs ate it. We
have two dogs, Jack and Spot, Jack
is a spaniel and Spot a rat terrier
This is all have to say this time.
Any Busy Bee that will write to me
! will answer. hope l will win a
prize.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
A Good Suggestion.
BY Francis Tomjack. Aged II years
R. r. No. 2, Ewing, Nebr.

R: R. No. 2, Ewing, Nebr.
Red Side.
Well, how are all the Busy Beesl
! am just fine, go to school and !
am in the sixth grade. Our school
was out in April, and ! am getting
eager for it TO start again.
Queen of the Busy Bees, why don't
you write any moref Your stories
are very interesting. Where is the
kingf | never see any of your
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Fourth Of July.
u Edda CnrnHcr AnA IN Warn 3slfl

By Edda Corncer, Age 10 Years, $50
Valley ST., Omaha. Blue Side.
ooh, mother, it is only day till
the Fourth, may go and get some
fireworks"
I'm sorry, dear, but I think not.
You may be hurt"
"All the other girls are" she, said.
The day before the Fourth came
and Helen took a dime from her
mothers pocketbook and bought fire.
crackers. On the morning of the
Fourth she shot them off in the back
OF the house. One burned her hand.
She screamed very loudly. Her moth
er came and Helen told her what had
happened and said, Il will never do
It again." and she never did.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Getting a Better Position
Means Selling Your Services

The Twentieth Century Method of SELL
ing your services is to advertise them.
You can do more with little ad in
the Situation Wanted" columns Of
The Bee than you could in days of
weary walking. w..
And then employers have learned to
look in the Situation Wanted" COL
umns when they need to fill vacan-
cies in their organizations, and you
get interviews with people you could
not reach in any other way
If you want assistance in preparing a suit
able ad, call at The Bee office there is no
charge for this extra service otherwise
telephone your ad to Tyler 1000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-23
Stories Of Nebraska History gyAE Sheldon

(By special permission Of the author Thu
BE- will publish chapters from tho Iiistory
q Nebraska. by A. y. Sheldon. from weck