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Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
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Mayor Boyd has signed the new gas ordinance
which provides that sixteen-candle power gas shall
be supplied 10 Omaha at SI.7s per thousand
feet with permission TO collect y per thousand n the
bill Il not paid within ten days
Airs Guy C. Barton entertained thirty-two guests
al dinner al the Omaha club The hostess was seated
opposite Mra woolworth, and Mrs. Patrick at her
right; the other guests were Mesdames Bennett
Aorsman Cleveland Galloway Ramsay. o. Dell. Yost
Parrotte Mcconnell. NASH Hanscom Andrews short
Pritehett. Smith. bWakeey Burdett. Edgar I1nnger
Allen. coutant Boyd. Gown. Richardson Kountzs
Mlard. Barker. cogswei and Miss Barrows
The Anon club has the following Officers for the
ensuing year: President Charles Metz vice president
Henry J. Richard; secretary. George b. THschuek;
treasurer, Fred Metz jr banner carrier Henry
boese; trustees. G. =. Epeneter Robert ROssnsweig
and II. Ackerman.
william H. Kent for many years one Of the news
fraternity o. Omaha. but lately OF the Laramie
Bocmerans is officiai reporter Of the legislature
~ che1snns.
hrs. Aeshane. the vensrable mother OF John A.
jams ~ and Felix }. Mcshane. is reported BY DIT.
Mckenna much Improved from her recent illness.
The PaAton Vierling Ironworks has been incor-
rofated BY ". A. Paxton, John l.. Kennedy. Robert
fierlng and A. Tieriine 20 conduct the ironwori1s
purchased nom ?. ". r. Richards. They expect 70
employ sfseuty-fre 70 loo m q general foundry
hnaIness
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
lust LYinR-That's All.

Our amiable democratic contemporary, the
World Herald, throws a compton fit over the
fact that The Bee is doing the official advertising
for the county, and Il is sorely distressed about
the price that Is being paid. although very care
full not 10 say that the price is excessive IL de-
clares that the county paid The Bee last year
SO. sol. 46, and that at the same rates paid by
the city would have effected saving OF over
49, 600 In this, the world-Herald is just lying to
bamboozle the public--thats all.
Here is the exhibit Of the bills rendered by
The Bee to the county for advertising during the
past year:
Treasurers annual statement oAOe
Proposals for bids and legal notces......... 2esS4
ro,., .s.EAs
Now, the prices charged by The Bee for this
advertising we're originally fixed by competitive
bid. the World Herald being the other and higher
bidder For the treasurer's statement the county
is paying the legal rates and for the other notices
less than the legal rates. For the delinquent tax
list (which last time required extra twelve
page section Of three distinct issues Of The Beef
the payment Is not by the inch by the line, but
by the description Of the property and is 30
fixed by law and added TO the tax bill. No COM
petition would relieve the delinquent taxpayer
from paying this advertisement fee nor would
II save the county one cent, to say nothing of
$4,000.
The subumeness of the World -Herald's gall,
however, lies in the fact that the last time
democratic majority controlled the county board,
that paper itself stealthiy grabbed off the adver-
Using contract without competition OF any kind,
and did the Job on the Identical schedule Of rates
being paid to The Bee. Not only did It manifest
no desire to save the county money by COM
petitlve bids then, but It fought strenuously for
this piece OF patronage as II II were afraid it
would get away. What seems TO all the World
Herald Is not the prices in The Bee contract, but
disappointment that It failed to hold this county
advertising for itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
01eGBeeS&0
sSM1sHOof

OMAHA. Feb. s.-To the Editor Of The
Bee; The Associated Retailers OF Omaha
very kindly closed their places OF bust
ness last summer at S D. m. from June
IL to September l. except Saturdays. and
we clerks and employees enjoyed it ALL
Thanks.
Now, why not, during these cold. dull
winter months close at p. m, including
Saturdays, from February 10 to April l.?
Or. what is better. close. early the year
around, as other metropolitan cities do?
Put Omaha on the map.
JOHN II. GILLESPIE.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Editor r. n Anderson Of the wausa
Gazette has replaced bis junior linotype
with a standard machine and has put his
paper on an all home-print basis.
Arson X. Holmes has purchased the
Taylor Clarion.
Robert @. Douglas, editor OF the Os-
ceola Record, has announced that he is a
candidate for the republican nomination
for representative from his district.
Bert Howard has sold the johnson
County Journal-Tribunai OF Teoumseh to
Charles d. Blauvelt. former proprietor OF
the Arapahoe Mirror. Secretary Of State
Pool and Deputy Secretary Cooper were
formerly associated with Mr.. Howard in
the publication OF the paper.
J. II. Sweet. editor Of the Nebraska City
Press, is a candidate for delegate TO the
republican national convention from the
First district.
Lloyd c. Thomas. business manager of
the Alliance Herald, has announced that
he will be a candidate for nomination for
representative from the seventy-third
district.
j. w. Leedom OF the Gordon Journal
has filed his name as a candidate for the
republican nomination for commissioner
of public lands and buildings.
r. v. Lucas. who has been editor and
part owner Of the York News-Times, has
sold his interest to Thomas Curran. Mr.
Lucas has purchased a half interest in
the World at Shenandoah. Ia.
stanton Picket: We can't see why Sem
ator Sorenson don't run a better picture
OF himself in his magazine. The Exam
liner. The senator is really a good-looking
fellow, and we suggest that he give us a
better likeness and cut out the old job
lots with big feet and pelican nose.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
All Right-All Write

The chief reliance Of the opposition to all
preparedness measures whatever is the appeal
Of Mr. Bryan. calling on everyone in sympathy
with his sentiments TO write your congress
man" in protest The purpose. OF course. is to
bring the influence of the constituents 70 bear
as pressure upon their representatives AZ Wash
ington with view to making the latter believe
that the folks at home" are all one way, and
against all preparedness proposals. This IL le-
Ultimate so far as It goes. and II the anti-pre-
paredness people alone do the writing Il may
have the desired effect through incorporating
the real sentiments OF the constituency. But II
one side can write. so can the other and there
is nothing to stop those who believe in reason
able preparedness likewise to write your con-
gresham" and thus let him know that inaction
Is not universally demanded.
So. IL this question is to be decided by let
ter-writing campaign. say IAN rlght-alI
write"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

This false mustache feels like a piece
OF gummy pasteboard on my face. Sup
pose II won't come Off. what shall do?'
Just keep stiff upper lip,"-Balti-
more American. ~
Stranded Motorist-Could phone a
garage from your placer
Obllging Native-Waal, / amt got no
telephone, but could give you q postal
cand.-Puck.
Then you say you have a model hus-
band?'
"Qulte. Since we have been married
he has never given the neighbors q mo-
ments anxiety."-Kansas City Journal.
You seem hard worked. air." said the
affeble stranger.
I'm half dead"
Then called In the nick of time I'm
selling life insurance. II you're half dead
you can't get policy any too quick. -
Louisville Courier-Journai.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Every time the war shows tendency to dull
ness the reutonic allies pull off stunt that
dazes the enemy and makes the neutral world
sound note OF admiration. The Appam Incl
dent Is not the least OF many surprising achieve
menfs.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

The world-Herald gets all Of the government
Advertising put out in Omaha by the departments
and bureaus at Washington at highest rates,
without competition, solely by virtue of the sena
tors political pull. Far be II from US TO com
plain, for the VIII needs the money.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

II there are any welcome" signs on the
Texas side Of the Rio 0rande It IL safe bet they
will glow with uncommon radiance as Pancho
villa nears the crossing with his bullion train.
Much Is forgiven man who bfings over the
goods
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

colcmbia's sugar plum eas been pulled out
OF committee. with two-fifths of the sweetness
melted off. BY the time the senate gets through
with It. Il IL doubtful II the Colombians will be
able to identity It by Colonel Bryan's thumb
prints.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

And TO think that our art lovers still have
10 go past that hideous inartistic welcome arch
in order 70 reach the art exhibit.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
Advertising No Test of auaekers.


AdvertisinE No Test of Quackers.
BRIDGEPORT. Neo., FEB. S-To the
Editor OF The Bee: | quite agree with
Or. sigafoos that II DIR. Merriam can cure
typhoid. scarlet fever. etc. he should use
the advertising pages OF The Bee and let
the public know Il. Likewise he should
pay for his advertising as other specialists
do. Dr. Sigafoos Is mistaken in his idea
OF quack. A quack is one who claims
TO do something and fails 10 do It. 1t Is
not an advertising physician. Nearly ell
general practitioners ere Quscks. as they
take your money whether they help you
or not There are three physicians In
Omaha who advertise with you and
neither OF them are auacks. They do
business on a eure-or-bo-pay basis, and
n DIR. sigafoos, or the average OF general
practitioners. did business on that basis
they would not make enough money In
five years 20 buy a Ford. II a man Il a
specialist In any line Of medicine or
others. there Il no reason why he should
not advertise and let the public know H.
How much business would the big stores
IN Omaha do II they ala not advertiser
fWolid -Roebuck Co. DO a yearly
business Of slsO.oOo0eO without advsrtis-
ings I leave II to the public as 70 which
Is the quack, the advertising physician
who delivers a cure OF the general praeti-
toner who collects II he can whether you
are cured or dead. ;. B. THOMPSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

That Norfolk asylum superintendent will nov
doubtless take TO himself the story about the
polly-parrot who talked too much.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

To paraphrase one OF NETS" favorite say
ings. President Wilson is scared. That's very
evident.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

President Wilson invited the Topekans to
Get up ON your hind legs and talk" Ordinarily
the Invitation would not set by KAnsan. but
mstaAing webfeet for quadrupeds hits pride in
the hesitation belt
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Never mind Wait for the Bryan dinner II
you want to see the pure and unadulterated es-
sence OF democratic harmony
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Vito lat breakfast)-Could 1 have a
little money for shopping today, dear?
Hub-Certainly. Would you rather have
an old s. bill or a new one?
Wife-A new one. of course.
Hub-Well. here's the one--and I'm "a
to tho good.-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

The Bee must have hit some OF the World
Herald's political pals In tender spot when It
threw the aearchlight on that miscued star
chamber fire-equipment deal-we almost said
steal.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

stll. distinguished Nebraska democrat also
drew mighty crowds some years ago, but the
vote didn't come up to the shouting.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Sure. Omaha is just the place for munitions
factory, but II they are Of the explosive kind
please keep them at safe distance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

AS weather prophet, the ground hog can't
be beat. II remains to be. seen. however.
whether he can make forecast that will last
six weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Brooks wants to sublet his apart.
ment."
why. he called IL the ideal place"
IT know. but the janitor doesn't like
the way he parts his hair."-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Now will congress be good and obey the
teacher
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
shotweu on Preparedpe...

OMAHA, Feb t-To the Editor Of The
Bee: President wilson's speeches on
preparedness are so fine and compelling,
so fun Of sentiment, love and patriotism,
that all OF our citizens should rise above
party and nationality and support him.
In his speeches there Is a note of sad
ness-and II is a pity and a shame that
the head OF our nation should be COM
PEELED To debate a question OF so great
moment to our people. He knows better
than anyone else the unfitness Of our
nation to cope with an assault from
without
Those who are now, and have been. op-
posing this program are not as a rule
citizens Of alien birth. These citizens as
a rule are full-blooded and love tho
country Of their adoption. They have
come to this land Of opportunity 70 es-
cape persecution and intolerance, and
here they have built their homes, reared
their families and have been, and are
now, ready to defend. II necessary. with
their life-blood the country OF their
adoption. They appreciate our form of
government its institutions and the lib
erty which they enjoy. They love their
kin in Europe. and who can blame them?
This relationship, however, is secondary
TO their love for their home.
The opposition to preparedness comes
from that anaemic. weakened and
hypoeritical class of American-born cit
liens who. in times Of peace. preach re-
form and practice religious bigotry, and
In times OF war give aid and comfort to
the enemy. These undeSrables among
our citizens are greatly In the minority
but they comprise class who devote a
large amount OF their time to regulating
the conduct OF their neighbors and, there
fore. are more often heard than the
larger class who devote their time toward
the upbuilding OF their state and nation.
During the civil war. in Ohio there was
a politician who attempted TO rise to
power by giving aid and comfort to the
south. His name was Vallandingham.
His followers were called Copperheads
While the boys I'm Ohio were fighting to
save the union. he was conducting a cam
paign to disrupt It. He was deported to
Canada. and It IL the unwritten history
of Ohio that a number OF his followers
were hanged and the organization broken
up. AS a boy often heard mems names
mentioned who were affiliated with that
organization and we were taught to look
upon them with scorn and contempt
What Is the difference between the cop
perheads then and those citizens who
now are opposing the president? What is
the difference between vallandingham OF
Ohio and the Bryan OF Nebraska? IL not
the latter more dangerous than the first2
vallandingham attempted to justify his
conduct through preachments Of hypoo-
rlu nd NJ nwsra
FRANKLIN A. S7oTwEILA
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
GRINs AND GROANs.

I wonder how Flubdub can afford an
auto. Don't your"
No, don't wonder how he can afford
an auto. know he can't afford an auto.
But how do gazaboes like him manage
70 get hold Of autos? That Is what fab
bergasts me. louisville Courier-J ournal.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04
Against Enforced Medical Inspeo-
ton.

Against Enforced Medical Inspeo-
tiOn.
OMAHA. Feb. a-To the Editor Of The
Bee; have been reading with much
interest OF the campaign OF the political
doctors to force medical inspection on
the citizens OF omaha
Has not the medical profession had
full sway In trying to stamp out the
present epidemic Of sickness? We have
not only allowed them. but have assisted
them in every way possible In examining
every school child in Omaha. The result
is-tho epidemic is as bad as ever. simply
because the NEEDLES have failed TO de-
liver the goods when given q chance.
Now the political doctors have begun
to urge medical inspection OF every man
or woman employed in Omaha factories,
stores. etc. They think II an employee
lays off a day on account OF sickness
he should be compelled to 30 TO q medical
doctor, let him look at his hands and
tongue. make out certificate OF health
and pocket the fee of 30 cents or II be-
fore the employe is allowed TO return to
work. 1t Is an outrage to have such q
system foisted upon free American
people.
Why does our city health department
refuse TO make public the true situation
regarding scarlet fever. The writer be-
lieves that the figures given out are far
IN excess OF the true state OF affairs. and
that the political doctors are using the
present epidemic scare" as q coercion
In forcing our city government to give
them what they are after. / hope the
people OF Omaha win not stand by and
let this outrage be forced upon our citi-
Eens.
Since the advent Of drugiess healing.
many chronic invalids have been getting
we'll under the new methods that were
''ineurable' under medical treatment.
The medical society feels their grip loos-
ening and they now have their political
forces working tooth and toe-nail TO en-
act lSyss that win put the drugless heal
ers out OF business. Do you call this
justice7 l.. II.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

She (coyly)-What would you do II vol
get leap year proposal?
He (gallantlY(-n II were yours, L,
Jump at it-tndianapolis News.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-04

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress win be changed as often as requested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23
Seasoned Men Win in Test.


Santo Domingo, Oct. 23.--In a test
of endurance conducted by Leuten-
ant Kingston of the United States
marines in Haiti to determine the
staying powers of his men, one hun
dred and eighteen men, ranging in
age from nineteen to fifty-two and
carrying the regulation field equip
ment, were given the test of ascend
ing steep mountain path, approx.
imately eight miles, within a two
hour limit
Eighty-four men accomplished the
feat in the prescribed tine, and of
those, 20 per cent were veterans of
forty-four years and over. The ay-
erage of those who succeeded was
twenty-nine years, while the per
centage of tender foot recruits among
the losers reduced their average to
twentyfour years.
This experiment strengthens the
theory of many that trained-middle-
age rivals unseasoned youth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23
Bloodhound Not Fierce.

No real reason exists for the COM
mon belief that the bloodhound is n
fierce animal, ready to tear the per-
son whom it may be tracking to pieces.
1t is, on the contrary, rather noted for
its gentleness, even seeming timid, un-
less specially trained to attack. The
origin of the breed, according to
Count lie CouteulX de Canteleu, an au-
thority on the subject, is from st.
Hubert of st. Hubcrt's abbey in the
Ardennes. l. dates from the earliest
ages, and the breed certainly existed
In the tine of the Gauls.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23

that the maximum cnarge for general
lighting rates shall not exceed 14c.
per X. w. II. and to all regulations
that may be prescribed by the cor
poration commission; such grant to
be subject to the further condition
that the said Ardmore Ice, Light &
Power company shall install and
maintain at its own expense a white
way consisting of 103 posts with
lights (4-G0 c. p. and 100 c. P) to
the post the same to be installed on
that portion Of Main street in the
city of Ardmore from the west bound
airy of the Chicago, Rock Island q
Pacific Ry. right.of-way on said street
west to Il street. on Broadway from
its intersection with A street n. T., to
its intersection with c street n. w;
and on Washington street from its
intersection with Main street to its
intersection with Broadway, and that
said Ardmore Ice, Light e Power COM
pany will install such other posts in
such other parts of the city as the
Board of Commissioners may from
time to time designate. Said Ard
more Ice, Light & Power company
at all times to furnish the lights for
said posts at price not TO exceed
oil Inbtu n hurn
until midnight, and the 100 c. p.
lights all night; said grant to be sub
ject to the further condition that the
said Ardmore Ice, Light & Power
company shall at all times during the
life of said franchise be prepared to
furnish to the city of Ardmore and
inhabitants thereof all of the lights
and power that may be required for
their use and that the rates charged
therefore shall in no case exceed the
rates prescribed by the corporation
commission of the state of Oklahoma.
The city of Ardmore to be obliged to
accept and pay for the lights on said
white way for a period of ten years.
No person shall be entitled to vote
on said proposition except he be in
all respects a qualified elector resid
ing within the corporate limits n said
city. In case a majority of said quail
fled electors who shall vote on said
proposition at said election shall vote
in favor thereof, the Board Of Com
missioners fthe city of Ardmore
will grant said franchise and enter
, into said contract and not otherwise
The voting place OF said election
shall be at the City Hall in the city
of Ardmore and the following named
persons are designated and appointed
to conduct said election at the voting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23

place. Said officers shall also act as
counters.
Judges-George Dyer and NJ. ID,
Smith.
Clerks-O NJ Redfield and Russet
Brown.
The polls shall be opened at 8
o'clock in the forenoon Of said day
and shall close at 6 o'clock in the
afternoon.
Said election shall be held and con-
Quoted in all respects according to
the constitution and election laws OF
the state Of oklahoma.
In witness whereof, ! hayo hereunto
set my hand as Acting Mayor OF the
said city of Ardmore, Carter county.
Oklahoma and have caused the seal
of said city to be hereunto affixed
this 10th day OF October, 1916.
w. c. Dewitt,
Acting Mayor.
Attest: G. II. BRUCE,
(SeaD. City Clerk, 12-2St
First published Oct. 1916.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Under and by virtue OF the consti-
tuition and laws of the State of Okla
homa and an ordinance of the Board
of Commissioners of the City of Ard
more, County of Carter, State of Okla
homa, duly and regularly passed and
approved on the 3rd day OF October,
1916, notice is hereby given that a
special election is hereby ordered and
proclaimed to be held in the said City
of Ardmore on the 18th day of No
vember, 1916, for the purpose of sub
mitting to the qualified electors rcsid-
ing within the corporate limits Of said
city the following proposition:
Proposition.
Shall the city of Ardmore. Carter
county, state Of Oklahoma by and with
the consent OF the Ardmore Ice, Light
& Power company cancel the present
franchise OF the said company and
grant to il a new franchise for the
period Of twenty-five years, giving
the said Ardmore Ice. Light G Power
company, its successors and assigns.
the right to erect and maintain upon
the public streets and alleys Of the
city OF Ardmore and any additions to
said city all posts, poles. wires and
lamps necessary for the purpose Of
supplying light and power TO the citi-
zens of the said city Of Ardmore. such
rights so granted TO be subject to
the ordinances OF the city Of Ard
more and the constitution and laws
Of the state Of Oklahoma; such grant
TO be subject to the further condition
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23
Head OFF that AI-Wlnter couah

At the first sign of sore throat
tight chest or stuffed-up head take a
dose of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
The healing pine-tar, soothing honey
and glycerine quickly relieve the con
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up your cold. DR.. Bells Pine-Tar.
Honey has all the benefits of the
healing aroma from a pine forest, it
is pleasant to take and antiseptic.
The formula on the bottle tells why it
relieves colds and coughs. At your
Druggist, 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-23
Bad Colds from Little sneezes Grow

Bad Colds from Little sneezes Grow
Many colds that hang on all winter
start with a sneeze, a sniffle. sore
throat, a tight chest You know the
symptoms OF colds. and you know the
prompt treatment will break them up.
DR.. Kings New Discovery. with its
soothing antiseptic balss ms, has been
breaking up colds and healing coughs
OF young and old for 81 years Or
Kings New Discovery loosens the
phlegm. clears he head. soothes the
irritated membrane and makes brea
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