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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19
People and Events

Phiander O Knox is slated by the powers in
Pennsylvania to succeed United States Senator Oliver
whose term expires next year. Senator Oliver de-
clned to stand for reelection.
A Missouri woman. at the age Of So recently mar
incoming for the winter IN Florida That's some
record for the younger generation to match.
In the Syrian quarter OF New York City. beginning
at Rector and Washington streets. tourist may
Egyptian egarets in the making. as well as Japa-
hmonos. Syrian jewelry and Irish laces CASH
shsws and Havana cigars But the Syrians
do not live there. 1t is their work shop, owned by
other nAtionalities
A. 100000 banana trust suit growing out OF q
steamship combine. Il In it's tenth week in a
federal court in Philadelphia ana piles up
pense bill OF 5000 day. Besides there are fourteen
eminent lawyers engaged in the and many other
expensive items, all OF which will peel the profits
OF the banana business for some weeks 20 come.
President Charles f Scott OF the Alabama Agri-
cultural college. attacked at night by some OF
his students in revenge for disciplinary measures.
AZ roll call next morning four students appeared with
draped and two reported being laid up at the
hospital Mr.. Scott had few signs OF the melee but
didn't say n word, leaving results to prove the
celebrity OF his dukes,
Elderly OF means inclined TO feminine saiety
find warning signs along the road. One sam stuart.
tempting kiss demure widow. Sam failed TO con-
with the smaeker so the jury considered 500
would settle the damage On the other hand, George
X Kaufman Of New York. was pinehed for ss50
for taking two from housemaid without permis-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

The First Congregational church has bid farewell
70 the old building and will temporarily occupy the
skating rink. while the $4,000 edifica is erected
on the site OF the old. The church membership al
present is 33. after two others St Mary's Avenue
and the Third Congregational have been formed from
the parent church
Frank colpetzer, chairman OF the managing COM
mittee OF the charity ball. accompanied by John
Collins in the course OF few hours procured over
5000 In subscriptions from business men ana expects
10 boost the total 5000 Mr. Copetzer figures that
1000 tickets TO the bali at $ each viii be sold An
advance as eompsred with sale Of 80 tickets last
year
The third national convention OF the Nebraska
civil Engineers is in session The Omaha members
attending are George W. Tilson. A. J. Grover George
smith. c. II. Howes and Andrew Rosewater
plat Of an addition TO the city was filed 70 be
known a. Cunningham and Brennen's addition. and
Is located north and west Walnut Hnl
o. r. Clark Of Boston. with Mrs. Clark and their
son, Allie. guests Of Dr. Parker who is brother
n Mrs Clark, and whom he has not seen for fifteen
years
william A. Paxton and John A. Mcshane returned
from eastern trip,
John q. Bruner. one Of the prominent pioneers OF
Hebrashf, and father Of T. q. g. z and J. q
Blauer ana hTs Jacob swartElander Of West Point
dsa ga t'is city. he In his eishty-fourth year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

George Sidney. the actor tells a story, for which
he confesses particular fondness on one OF the
players OF his company in his Blzzy lazy days.
my friend hopelessly addicted to his cups"
says Mr.. Sidney. land nothing that we could say
to him seemed TO reform him much But some-
times could get him the wagon for a couple
OF months till temptation too strong and he'd
back to his sins with a terrible bump
once had him sober for four OF five months
that when he went his spree 1t hit him
lot harder than usual He disappeared Just after
the performance and when I came into the tneater
the next day he lying across the floor of my
dressing room. He was moaning and groaning and
for minute two thought I'd have to send for
a doctor.
IT lifted him UP. however and carried him in.
side. You're feeling pretty sick. old man. aren't
YOU? said. sympathetically
" Sick George? Sick7 Why. thousands have died
News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19
PunEIed the Teacher.

They speaking about the Importance Of
punctuation the other afternoon when appropriate
story told by Miss Theda 3ara the motion
star.
Some time since the teacher in a public school told
the pupils to write sentence any subject and lay
the papers on her desk The first that the teacher
took up for consideration was that OF little While
Jones.
This Is a warm doughnut. Step on g." read the
teacher from the paper. with a puzzled expression
What in the world are
THAT Aint right. Miss Mary" hastily interrupted
Willie. You didn't rad
''we. then" said the teacher handing him the pa-
per. suppose you read It's
Yes. ma'am," hmbly aeduiesced Willie This
is worm. Do not step on it"-Phiiadelphia Tele-
graph.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19
Here and There

With each ascent OF three miles and a
half the density OF the air IL hslved. and
the steps shorten, through the condensing
power OF cold at high attitudes.
The border town OF Elkton is the Gretna
Green OF Maryland clippers and the elop-
ers of nearby states. Marriage licenses to
the number OF ASA were issued in the
town last year and more couples were
married by the busy justices than the
population OF the town
Cyrus Chase, n, a civil war veteran OF
Towards. Pa, was too proud 70 accept a
pension for fighting and died m the
county poor house, He would not apply
for a pension even when adversely got
him. People are crazy about pensions. -
he used TO say. mo man ought TO expect
or receive pay for fighting TO save his
country. It's a mans plain duty 20 help
when the flag is in danger"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19
Twice Told Tales
Happened in Roston

Every seat in the electric occupied. when
q group OF women got in.
Going through the to collect the fares the con-
ductor noticed a asleep SEEKING him by the
shoulder he proceeded to shake him back into state
OF consciousness.
Wake upl" shouted the conductor.
That Is where you may have another guess my
boy" wakefuy responded the passenger 'I was not
asleep"
Not asleep. chr" returned the conductor, with
dubious expression. Then. what you doing with
your eyes shut?"
1T because OF the crowded condition of the
car" explained the passenger. 1T Just hate TO sec
women standing up."-Boston Herald
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19
Aimed at Omaha

York Democrat. Attorney General Reeds ntima-
tion that the o'clock closing law is violated IN
Omaha comes as a stunning surprise II leads us to
believe that the antcgaret law is violated here In
York. that every now and then one violates
the law against burglary and that every now ana
then public official may actually devote to
private practice the time that belongs TO the public
Doud City Press: Omaha is TO have real hay
market. system Of trackage for hay. official in
spection and grading. official record OF sales etc
Because lack OF such a market little hay has been
sold directly in Omaha. Hundreds OF thousands or
tons Of hay have been shipped right through Omaha
20 Chicago Kansas City. The Union stock Yards
company OF Omaha has been buying much OF its hay
the Kansas City market, thus paying freight for
the haul from Omaha TO Kansas city and back.
Blair Democrat; An Omaha woman is paying her
husband alimony. but that is for fell
lows saying ''yes' when a girl asks win you be
mine ?" words TO that effect.
Albion Argus: Mayor Charles Bryan released ten
inmates Of the Lincoln city Jail from durance vile
in honor Of Christmas day. this he enuiated the
example of Mayor Jim OF Omaha, who let's ont scads
Of sail convicts who have been convicted Of INSIDE
Neither mayor pardon convicted Grim
inals but may forgive those condemned OF close
communion with John Barieycorn
Hastings Tribune: An Omaha woman Is said to
have the locltjaw. We don't believe It. whoever
heard of Omaha who could not talk
tinuously7
York Republican: Omaha people seem to find the
occupation holding each other up night quite
profitable II an outsider refuses to play the
they shoot him.
Newman Grove Reporter: The Omaha Bee has
discovered the mesnest earth. His wife
needed a set of teeth and had no money TO buy
them. An Omaha dentist going to give her a
set for Christmas present, but her husband arose
In his might and refused to allow her to accept
them. Some ought to pull all OF that fellows
teeth and then make him live rubber boot heels
for the balance OF his life.
Beatrice Express: The Nebraska Bar association,
in session in Omaha, refused to go on record
the question OF statewide prohibition ruling
a resolution dealing with the matter being wholly
leading. immateral. irregular and having nothing
to do with the at issue" No exception taken
to this ruling by any of the attorneys present
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

why did Ponce de Leon associate a
fountain with the idea Of perpetual
YOUTH
Maybe" replied Miss Cayenne, he
meant soda fountain-in a drug store
where they sell cosmetics. w Washington
Star
Judge-Have you ever been I'm Jail?
Defendant bursting out crying)- No,
sirl
Judge-well, don't cry. You're going
there now.-New York Evening World.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

The official announcement that American
citizens who emigrated to Canada are not shirk-
ing their duty is welcome evidence Of the right
spirit Wherever a man makes his home, TO that
country allegiance is due and whatever sacrifice
time and occasion call for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

knowledge combines power and profits on
the farm as in all human vocations. The higher
the Intelligence applied to seed selection culti-
walton and crop rotation. the greater the re-
suits. Prof Holdens exposition OF intensive
farming merely brushes the dust from truths as
old as creation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

A little matter Of repudiating mileage books
is a routine incident to a corporation which
can nulllfy laws with flood OF tears and
repudiate its pledged word to city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

The official report of the New York state
census showing decrease in the number OF
resident Indians tallies with known conditions.
Lack OF proper nourishment for more than q
year has declmated the tribe of Tammany
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Montenegro makes the smallest bite in the
Balkan pie counter. but forms the juicest NOR
sci Austria has munched since Bosnia tickled
the royal palate
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Merchandising submarine blazes one sure
way Of securing the freedom of the seas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Omaha has always had TO fight for a square
deal from the railroad rate-makers. so let the
fight keep up for more equitable grain rates
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. Ad-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Turks claim to have gathered UP 100000
OOO worth of booty left by the Dardanelles in
vaders. A minor item in the total. but the
Allies are satisfied in getting off so cheap.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Things come to him who waits" or words
to that effect. echoed through the state fire
marshal's office as the belated pay checks blew
in Which also shows the value OF starting q
fire in the rear and sitting tight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Judging by the tone OF the talk Of socialist
members OF the Prussian Diet. their position
puts them beyond the reach OF the muzzle
clapped on Macmillan Harden
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

All the crimes in the Mexican calendar are
now attributed TO Pancho villa and his bandit
band. villa committed an irreparable blunder
when he dismissed his press agents without as
much as a peso.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Hostile guns again are laundering around
the Garden OF Eden that was. The operation Is
intended TO expedite the demise Of native kick
ers who merely hang around to save funeral
expenses
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

After all the British searching and Analysing,
the papers OF Captain Won Papen have not yet
yielded enough ammunition to pay the cable
toll.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19
DOMESTIC Pl.EAsANTRIEs.

she believes everything she is told.
doesn't sheg"
Yes, indeed. why. that woman would
even believe letter OF recommendation
Life.
The Swell Guest-Your cook Is a very
handsome girl
The Shrewd Host-She is. She mashes
the potatoes by simply looking at them
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Persistence is the cardinal viz
tue in advertising; no matter
how good advertising may be
in other respects, it must be
run frequently and constant
ly to be really successful.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

York Republican, Omaha people to find the
occupation OF holding each other up after night quite
profitable. II an outsider refuses to play the
they shoot him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-19

Hastings Tribune: An Omaha woman is said to
have the locljaw. We don't believe It. Whoever
heard OF Omaha woman who could not talk con-
tnuously7
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
BUII.D MORE FREIGHT
STEAMERS IN PORTLAND

Portland. April 22.-Three. and
perhaps four. freight steamers Of
$500 tons will be constructed in
Portland by the Willamette Iron
works and the Northwest Steel COM
pany, 1t was believed today. Con-
tracts for two have been closed. Or
ficials OF the two companies admitted
that they had practically agreed to
build a third one and that Hannevin
4 Johnson, OF New York. for whom
the other steamers will be built. have
stated that they can use a fourth ves-
sci II It can be built here. The
steamers will cost approximately ST.
900 900 each,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
O'6caap
Mrs. Rhymers Pleasing Hostess


Mrs. Rhymers Pleasing Hostess
Dogwood blossoms were effectively
used In decoration OF the Rhymers
home Monday afternoon, April II.
when Mrs. Ithymers most pleasingly
entertained Mrs. j. T. Tuffs. Mrs.
Alice Thompson, Mrs. w. p. Dean.
Mrs. u. T. McKinstry. Mrs. J. p.
Martin. Mrs. 70. G. Dixon, Mrs. w. II.
Flanagan, Mrs. Catherine Gray and
Mrs. Pengray Of Baker City. At the
close OF the delightful afternoon spent
over the fancy work. light refresh
ments were served.
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W. @. r. U. Thursday Meeting
The doors OF the beautiful Myers
home on Savage street. were Thurs
day afternoon thrown open to the
W. G. T. U. ladies and friends for
their regular social meeting for the
month. An instructive and interest
Ing program on literature was ably
conducted by Mrs. NJ. r. Graham.
During the social hour which followed
the sort business meeting Mr.. Myers
entertained those present with many
beautiful selections on the victrola.
Fruit salad, waters and coffee were
served. Among those present were.
Mrs. A. d. Prott. Mrs. Dalberg. Mrs.
Diffenderfer. Mrs. G. G. Gillette, Mrs.
]. G. Calhoun. Mrs. u. q. Blanchard.
Miss Rodgers, Mrs. NJ. F. Graham,
Mrs. Christlieb. Mr.. and Mrs. v. Wal
lace. Mrs. G. w. Courtney. Mrs. Beck
with, Mrs. Bleckner. Mrs. Howard
and Miss Mary Black.
Visit With Teacher
The Misses Dorothy Stidham, Doro-
thy Starr, Vida Fitzgerald. Marie
sauers. Hortense Hough and Reno
Tryer spent Saturday afternoon with
their teacher Miss Henry. Sewing and
friendly chatter filled the hours un-
+, Ill light refreshments we're served.
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Union Party
The union young peoples party
which was given in the Moose hall
Friday evening April Il has been
pronounced a great social success.
Nearly a hundred young folks were
present to enjoy the interesting and
amusing stunt program put on by
various members OF the societies. The
Misses Nettie Fitzgerald and Anna
Calvert so completely captivated their
audience with a piano duet that they
we're forced to respond with another
as pleasing selection. College songs
and games supplied amusement until
late hour when cones OF cream were
served to the merry crowd.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
ARBITRATION HAITS
STRIKE OF FISHERMEN

Astoria, April ga threatened
strike OF fishermen on the Columbia
river seemed averted today as the
result Of arbitration. AT a confer
ence yesterday the fish buyers agreed
to pay seven and one-half cents a
pound for large salmon, and to allow
the fishermen to sell smaller fish to
the highest bidders. The fishermen
had demanded Ga cents pound for
the smaller fish, but buyers wanted
to pay only 9 cents. Unless their
demands were complied with, the
fishermen planned to strike May 1.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
"OREGON's FAvORTTE SON"
OUT OF PRIMARY RACR

Salem, April 22.-Charles E. Lock-
wood. OF Portland, candidate for the
republican nomination, withdrew
from the primary race today. He ex-
planned that he is satisfied now that
Hughes name will go on the ballot.
Lockwood styled himself "Oregon's
favorite SON."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
FRENCH GAIN FOoTHOLD
IN CAuRETTE WOODS

Berlin. April 22.--French attacks
on German positions around Dead
Mans hill during the night collapsed,
It was announced officially today
In the Caurette woods II was ad-
mitted that the French had gained a
foothold In the German trenches.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
REGISTER UPTON
DIES AT RosEBURG

Roseburg. April 22.--James Mon
roe Upton. So years old, register OF
the United States land office here.
died this morning after a brief i'll
ness, He was a native Of California.
His wife and son are at present in
Arizona for their health. y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23

In celebrating republican day." April
20, The proclamation called upon
all party members to explain to their
neighbors. friends. etc., the necessity
Of sending Q strong @. o. P. dele
cation to the national convention at
Chicago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
$4,000 WESTINGHOUSE
employees HAVE STRUCK

Pittsburg. April 22.-Thirteen
thousand of the $4,000 employees at
the Westinghouse East Pittsburg
plant struck today. The leaders ex-
pect to haev all 10000 Westinghouse
employees in the Pittsburg district out
on strike by Monday,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
ORsERvE "REPUBLICAN
DAY" IN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles. April 22.---State
Chairman Of the Republican Central
COMMITTEES r. v. Jeesling today To-
sued a proclamation to republicans
OF California calling upon all to Join
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
MORAN AND MORRIS
TO MEET MAY a0TH

Tulsa, Okla, April 22,--Frank
Moran and Carl Morris will meet here
May 80 In a 10-round bout. II was
announced today. w
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
Anniversary Surprise

The thirty-thlrd wedding anniver-
sary OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Pettenger
was duly observed Thursday OF last
week when the ladies OF the G. N.
o. Club and friends and neighbors
went in to surprise them at their
home on Maple street. The table
fairly groaned under the many dain-
ties brought by the following guests;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. v. Scarbro. Mr.. and
Mrs. v. G.. Isham, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Hodkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Sway, Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Ter
williger, Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Lucket.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Pratt. Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Curtis Wiley. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Youngblood, Mr.. and Mrs. v. A. Fitz-
gerald. Mr.. ]. G. Hamilton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Ellis.
The decorations we're OF dogwood
and white iris and favors of lilac.
The dinner was five course. Social
conversation and games were enjoyed
during the evening.
Legislative Club
At the meeting OF the Legislative
club held Friday afternoon OF last
week at the city court house. there
were a goodly number present to
listen to the most Instructive program
OF the afternoon.
"A. Il. VOORHEES, gave an able talk
on the laws governing newspapers.
q. L. Coburn, county clerk. gave
the flrst talk on preliminaries Of cleo
ton dealing with the laws covering
the signing and filing Of petitions
OF candidates. The second talk on
this work will be given May IL the
week before the primary election.
An amendment TO the constitution
was announced to close the year with
December instead Of the October
meeting was announced to be voted
on at the next regular session Of the
club.
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Children's Entertainment at Library
A goodly number OF school chill
dren were pleasantly entertained at
the city hall Saturday afternoon of
last week. The regular children's
story hour was postponed from the
forenoon to the afternoon, when the
mothers of the little tots could attend.
Mrs. Soranson told several Easter
stories In her most able and pleasing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
Mining blanks at the Courier oillce,

Envelopes printed at the Courier
office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-23
manner that always charms the, chill
dren. victrola music gave an added
touch Of enjoyment to the occasion.
The Spazettas

AS members of the Spazettas club,
Mrs. F. Il. Mcfarland. Mrs. j. w,
Winetrout, Mrs, Bailey. Mrs. Daisy
Crouch, Mrs. Pietta Morre, Mrs,
Lizzie Worts. Mrs. Edith Miller spent
a pleasant afternoon at their regular
meeting Tuesday. April is.
Fancy work and conversation oc-
cupied the time until bunch OF
jolly warblers. with Jack Harvey as
accompanist, came to add enjoyment
to the meeting by the rendition Of o
number OF lively songs.
Visitors Of the afternoon were
Mesdames Green. Willtrout. Dora
Jordan. and Charles Gray.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-16
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