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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26

Almost ten million dollars consumed by
fire and relegated to ashes IN short
period or six years This Is surely an
appalling situation and should make
every citizen feel the necessity Of cur
failing this terrific drain Cpon the wealth
and progress OF our state
We hope Clean tp' day will receive
The interest of the citizens Of the state
thht Il deserves
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26
Oakland JeweIry store Robbed.

OAhLAND' Neb, March 25.-(Special.)
burglars entered the Roberts Drug COM
paIy store some time during the night
ana carried off good amount OF wares,
including eleven kodaks several dozen
fountain pens and jewelry. The safe was
also emptied.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26
stella Pastor Goes to low.

STELLA, Neb.. March 25.-,specIaIl-
Rev. II. A. Wolfe. wh9 has been pastor
o' the bTtheran church the last four
years has resigned ard will preach his
farewell sermon Sunday morning Rev.
Mr. Wolfe has accepted call at Upton.
Ia a town OF $500. in Cedar county.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26
superior Hand at state Fair.

SUPERIOR, Neb., March 2J.-(Special)
The Superior band Has secured the con-
tract to play for the state fair two days,
this in competition wi,n foTty-eight bids
from the best country bands of the state.
The band boys are now getting ready for
their annual concert. which will be given
soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26
Tecum.eh Pastor Goes to wsmore

TECUMSEH, Neb., March 25.-(speeiaI.)
Rev. c, c. Markham, for the last year
pastor of the Tecumsoh Baptist church
and recently reelected for the coming
year has resigned. He has accepted the
pastorate Of the church at wymore Rev.
Mr., Markham will preach his farewell
sermon next Sunday. IT is said the Te-
cumseh church will secure new pastor
in the near future.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26
Nebraska
DEPOSITS SHOW
GOOD INCREASE
Average Reserve in Nebraska State
Banks is Twenty-Eight
Per Cent.
SHOWS SEVEN PER CENT BOOST
Crrom a staff corresnondent.N !

LINCOLN. March e5.-(Special THE
report Of the condition of the SIS state
banks of Nebraska at the close OF busi-
ness, February -. 1916, shows an increas
in deposits since February last year of
$50, ,O50, ,O26.3 sc. The reasurces hace in
creased Sc. .S7O.92. loans and scounts.
flOe1i. .1t.S5, and capital stock Of III,
banks S1,31i. 80. The number cf deros tors
is SG,S79. The average reserve il % per
cent, an increase Of per cent since the
last report. December .. 1915. The re-
port in fun is as follows:
REEnT-RCIrS
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26

will be given to the neatest,
correct and most artistic
answers. SPEND A FEW
MOMENTS OF YOUR TIME
AND WIN ONE OF THESE
BEAUTIFUL PREMIUMS. A
VALUABLE PREMIUMS FOR
EVERYONE.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-26
Nebraska

fire loss is due to carelessness and neg
lect and can be materially reduced.
The fire losses In Nebraska for the last
SIX years show tho following amounts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

a Colony

gotten spot by any devofee 81 the patron
of choice viands who passes that way.
tOrphanos spends his time when not
battling with stubborn Mother Earth TO
clear his little holding, in making eX-
quisite wood carvings, The Venus de
Medici and the Vestal Virgin feeding the
eternal flame he has carved out OF solid
blocks of maple Two remarkable busts
OF hts companion, Pappasgeorge. who
bears a striking resemblance TO the Bard
OF Avon. and who is known as Shake
speare in literary and artistic circles
are further evidences Of the skill OF
Orphanos.
Some Of the ground OF the Retreat"
has been planted into vegetable gardens.
A great fallen log across the stream in
the rear OF the house has been carved
into a bridge. Work benches, half I'm
ished statues among the trees, suggest
the activity Of the artist philosopher.
Pappasgeorge and Orphanos have
dreams of future importance for their
present humble Retreat" They hope
to make it the home OF other artists who
wish the isolation necessary for their
greatest spiritual development, but who
must yet fulfill the universal destiny OF
earning their daily bread. In other
words, the Retreat" is an incipient East
Aurora"
Looms for weaving cloth and rugs OF
classic design; a printing press. which
will give TO the world the lessons learned
in the forest; plays and novels. which
will "uplift instead OF degrade humanity"
according to Pappasgeorge, are among
the plans OF the friends. There will be
no idea of acquiring wealth, but simply
to be independent and to get the greatest
amount of happiness out OF life with the
least possible complexity," PappasgeOrgs
and Orphanos explain. while a world
awaits the success of their experiment.
In contemplating these worthy smbt
lions you are forced again 10 consider the
feminine quantity. Where there is one
male philosopher who hungers for a re-
turn to Arcadia, with it's neKt-to-nature
Joys OF bare feet and the lightest Of otAsI
garments there are dozens OF the fair sex
who confess themselves ahame with tie
same desire.
The barefoot Greek dancing FAD ini:o
duced into this country by Isadora Dun
can, which the Minnesota prairie CIR
Helen Moller, has made still more eor
gaging, introducing ii with success as a
fashionable society function, Is gaining
new devotees every day. Ali women Fhf
have come under the spell OF these trss,
untrammelled, spontaneous movements
Of the body, seem to wish for an every.
day existence in the meadows and woods
among the imaginary pans, nymphs
satyrs and fauns Of Grecian mythology.
Perhaps a colony OF them viii join
Pappasgeorge in his Garden OF Eden and
save Sculptor OrphanOs the labor OF hew-
ing more Venuses out Of maple and red
wood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

per In Natures batteries, and there viii
be much precipitation and many electric
phenomena. Mariners should use ex-
IRENE caution at this time. New Eng
land VIII suffer particularly from much
snow and dampness.
The 19th-21st marks a subsequent
storm period, with floods in the interior
and property destruction along the coast.
This is followed by more normal temper
atures for the remainder Of the month,
particularly in the Northwestern States.
Specific incidents may be looked for on
or near the following dates:
February 4-5-Important bills receive
the Presidents signature. A new war in
vention or Improvement IN defensive ma
chinery announced. Inflated market con-
ditions.
February 11-13-Recognition accorded
q woman for philanthropic or reform ser
vices. The suffragists' cause accelerated.
Naval interests advanced at this period
aud foreign shipments and exchange ben
ehted.
February 15-Death Of ) prominent
railroad official A serious traffic casu-
atty. Destructive atmospheric tensions.
!. Great Britain Rights Reserved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

The public health will be much improved
in the latter half of the month.
Our maritime and shipping interests do
not equate favorably with other indus
trial conditions Two or more disasters
on the high seas will occur in the third
week Of the month. Market fluctuations
with some wide ranges, are foreshadowed
with the second and last weeks essen
TALLY bullish, depressed and reactionary
in the early days; likewise between the
18th and 23d.
Many deaths among the clergy will be
noted. An unusual condition in religious
circles will cause widespread discussion
after the 18th of the month, when liter
airy and philosophical circles will also be
perturbed. Educational and amusement
matters are not felicitated.
Lower temperature and easterly air
currents prevail at the opening of the
month. but clearer and with higher winds
from the Sd to the 9Th. A noteworthy
feature Of the February weather map is
the equatorial transit Of both Venus and
Jupiter between the 18th and 18th, and
its effect may be felt over a longer period.
The coordination is one Of zinc and cop
Copyright. 1915 by the s,aE Comp,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26
Good and Bad Promised by the Stars f.

FEBRUARY is characteristicaIy leg
islatiye and official month, with six
OF the planets posted in those do
mains Of the lunar chart The lesser
problems Of government are wisely sub
Ordinated, and sundry measures OF great
national import are enacted
Instead Of the strategic hindrances
which marked January. dispatch will be
the order, as the luminaries are conioIned
with Uranus and Mercury. and Venus,
ruler OF the figure, In proximity to Jupi-
ter In the eleventh house (Congress). dis
poses the legislators to practical team
work. This similarly augurs favorably
for naval interests
Mars under the earth weakens the mil
itary prospects. chiefly through antago-
nisms IN committees concerned there
with. The aercnautic branch OF the army
and navy is laudably supported The
Naval Advisory Board will be actively in
evidence. with new developments of Yam.
kee inventive genius.
This Winter is a period OF Drch accom-
plishment in law-maklng bodies through
out the land. and many measures of far.
reaching utility wiz be ssyaRssd. ogr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

particularly in the Northeast.
February 1a-21-Grave happenings IN
many fields. An international affair
causes anxiety. Scandals in ecclesiasti-
cal circles. Death of an eminent church
man A poison case attracts wide at.
tention. and the underworld is unusually
active. Severe storms In the South and
West
February 24-25-Strong market recov-
cries. Engagements announced IN diplo-
matte and military circles. This last
week of the month affords most pleas
ant outlook, industrially, politically, so
cially and otherwise.
The benign Jupiter ingratiates himself
during February into the affairs OF those
born In the Summer OF 1s48. Winter OF
1S49, Summer or Fall OF 1853. in 1855.
last half Of 1858, Falls Of 1854 or 1867. IN
1868, first half OF 1872, Winter or 1879.
Springs Of 1880 or 1882, Winter or Spring
OF 1888. Winter of 1892. Single women
will receive offers Of marriage, and great
prosperity attends all business men and
women This likewise applies to those
born between the 18th and oath Of Febru-
airy, March, May, July or November OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

Caribbean and Isthmian interests are IA
vored, but not so IN the Far East, where
Mars and Neptune are elevated to local
detriment
The postal service and railways are en-
dangered through Saturn. There will be
much illness among their executive heads.
Considerable damage TO rolling stock Of
traffic companies may be expected near
the middle of the month Likewise.
marked depreciation of general property
values, with public buildings imperilled
by fire and explosion
The marplots are quiet IN Mexico and
the interests of the United States are
correspondingly benefited in that Sec
ton. These same testimonies relate IA
vorably to penal and charitable institu-
tions in our Western States, but Eastern
commonwealth are not so fortunate in
this respect Crime and drug addiction
will exceed the normal
Some international anxieties ND To full
moon on the 18th, but the good promises
of the Winter Solstice-wherein Venus
insured ultimate amity-will prevail
thereafter The Ancona affair was an
s1sSPIe Of tas Rs!6s1s 0i this aEgiteF.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

any year.
Saturn depresses the interests Of those
born IN the Summer OF 1849, Winter OF
1857. Falls Of 1882 or 1866. Summer OF
1857, Springs Of 1871 or 1879. Falls Of
1885 OF 1886, Spring Of 1889 or Spring or
Summer of 1893; similarly If born IN the
early days OF January, April, July or Oc-
tober Of any year. These natives viii be
subject 70 duplicity and all sorts Of OBJ
structions as well as to colds and Ike
complaints
A very erratic influence surrounds
those born in the first half Of February.
May, August or November. They will
need TO avoid changes and 10 guard
against fire. cuts and bruises. Women
should safeguard the affections
The first three days. the 14th-15th and
19th-21st as birthday anniversaries are
unpromfsing for the year ahead The
4th to 9th. 11th-13th. 16th-1sth and the
last week Of the month offer a pleasant
contrast IN this respect A feYerish liz
ness is IN store II born around the 10th.
and danger Of accidents IL near the 18th.
The 18th, 18th and 9th are birthdays
which foresbadoW romantic episodes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

friend and countryman George Orphanos
poet and sculptor.
In the heart Of forest Of gigantic red
woods the two friends, garbed in classic
chiffon and sandals, enjoy an isolation as
complete as If they were living on the
roof of the world-an isolation, however,
that they may break at will, since "The
Retreat" Is within an easy hour and a
half from San Francisco. But after many
months spent close TO the heart of nature
and in earnest study Of the wisdom of
Socrates, Plato, Epictetus and Marcus
Aurelius, they now are able TO return TO
civilization as philosophers, as "specta
tors, not as members of the herd"
I'VE are not hermits nor cranks,'' said
Pappasgeorge, but neither are we fools
Our al mis- to try TO solve the ancient
problem, How can man make a world
of himselfP"
But the life OF the Retreat" is by no
means one OF perpetual soliloquizing or
meditation. The friends find much TO do
in making their forest home habitable
and comfortable. They have built a little
house high up in the trees. reached by
a flight Of rustic stairs. A stately Sc
quota at each corner serves as a classic
pillar.
The house has but single living ROOM
furnished with simplicity, but with every
thing necessary for comfort and even
culture. There is a bookcase filed with
the ancient classics and with modern
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

A IL down through the ages philoso.
n piers and religionists have put
= into practice temporarily the
theory that soulful contemplation and full
development of the mind and spirit for
their own good and for the edihcation of
humanity are best conducted ar from the
madding crowd, and without any women
fussing around.
According to several schools Of phil
osOphy. which iourished we'll down into
the Dark Ages, women have no souls.
and hence their presence is a drag on
the process OF standardization. Nova
days. however, the philosopher who holds
this opinion is discreet enough to keep
it to himself. Possibly the spectacle OF
votes for women, growing rapidly into the
millions. makes him cautious. So when
he lets his hair grow and wraps himself
in a sheet and goes forth into the woods
to lead a hermit life, or TO establish a
colony OF his kind, he leaves women out
Of the scheme because the distractions
which they can't help exerting are fatal
TO any system of philosophy yet invented.
So It happens that the philosophical
Garden OF Eden that has been planted by
Professor George d. Pappasgeorge and
Sculptor Professor George Orphanos In
the heart OF forest OF redwoods near
WOodacre, in Marin County, California.
contains no Eve. nor any other human
creature OF her sex.
Alas! nothing in this world stays per
feet, no matter how perfect It begins The
first thing that strikes your eye as 1t
takes In the Photographic reproductions
on this page is the life-size Venus"
which Philosopher Pappasgeorge is con-
templating with evidences of such I'M
philosophical enjoyment.
Well, nobody can say that this Venus
has soul or a vote. And she can't fuss
around and switch Papa's George off his
trCin OF philosophical contemplation. for
she's an inanimate Venus, carved out Of
a log OF maple by Sculptor Orphanos
Sculptor Orphanos explains her presence
with the paradOxical admission:
woman's presence inspires me to
better deeds"
Don't be surprised. therefore If you
hear presently that a real, living Eve or
two, OF half a dozen, have crept into this
Garden OF Eden among the giant
Sequoias along with other masculine
philosophical colonists.
Right here you should be reminded
that Professor Pappasgeorge and his
Garden OF Eden are not to be too lightly
regarded. He Is a wellknown modern
Greek writer. for several years the man
ager OF Raymond Duncan's tours and
more recently the owner and editor of
the Hellenic Library, and, under the
pen Lame OF Palladius. gives practical
expression IN the treetop home of his
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26

scientific works, a roomy desk, bed. a
small wood stove, a big. rustic, easy
chair Of wonderfully comfortable design,
clothes shelves and two benches. Out
side is tiny porch, containing we'll filled
cupboards. where the food is prepared.
For among the philosopher whom the two
friends revere Epictetus is faVorite.
Among other things Professor Pappas
george prepares a dish known as Pilafe,
the principal ingredients OF which are
mushrooms rice and devil fish.
Grecian olives, preserved in wine;
Grecian coffee. cheese, and rare cognac
make the Retreat" a never-to-be-for-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-09-02
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

A medicinal preparation like Dr.. Xii
mer's Swamp-Root, that has real curative
value almost sells itself Like an endless
chain system the remedy is recommended
by those who have been benefited to those
who are in need of it.
DR. Kilmer's Swamp Root is physi.
clans prescription 1t has been tested
ior years and has brought results TO count.
less numbers who have suffered
The success OF DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
Is due to the fact that it fufills almost ev-
cry wish in overcoming kidney, liver ana
bladder diseases. corrects urinary troubles
and neutralizes the uric acid which causes
rheumatism.
Do not suffer. Get bottle of Swamp
Root from any druggist now. Start treat
ment today.
However if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
kilmer 4 Co.. Binghnmton. N Y. for a
sample bottle When writing be SURE and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-09-02
PROSPERITY IN
WESTERN CANADA
900 Million Dollars in New Wealth
Added in 1915.

Canada as a whole has enjoyed won-
erful prosperity in 1915. from the
products of the farm, the orchard and
the centres of industry. No country
wrote a brighter page of history In
agricultural and Industrial develop
ment during 1915 than Canada. Nearly
billion bushels of grain produced.
Taxes in Western Canada average $24
and will not exceed $35 per quarter
section, which includes all taxes. No
taxes on improvements.
When Western Canada was faced
with her enormous harvest last fall
the military authorities decided that
soldiers in Canada could give the EN-
pire no better service for the time
being than to assist in harvesting the
crops. For that reason leave Of abb
sence was given to soldiers who
wished to work in the harvest fields.
and their labor was an important fac
tor in harvesting the big crops success
fully.
The necessity for increasing the ag
ricultural production Is commanding
even more attention in 1916. and 1t II
now announced that soldiers in Can
ada may obtain leave OF absence from
their military duties in the spring for
certain length Of time to enable
them to plant the seed for the crops
in every Province Of the Dominion.
The fact that the Government rec
ognizes the seeding and harvesting OF
Canada's crops as being Of the first
Importance is perhaps the best evil
dence that conscription or any IN
crease of taxes which would reduce
the agricultural activity of Canada
will never be considered by the author
tiles.
Owing to the number who have en-
listed for overseas service 1t has been
found necessary to secure farm labor
in the United States. 1t is hoped that
fifty thousand can be secured.-Adver-
tisement.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-09-02
Two Killed in Motor Car Wreck.

Denver.-Two were killed and two
others fatally injured when the 2
o'clock car from Denver for Boulder,
on the Denver-Interurban line, struck
an automobile at the crossing on
Boulevard F, just this side of West
minister Tuesday. The automobile
was totally destroyed and was scat
tered along the track in fragments.
The dead are: NJ. F. Brannan. SO
years old. well-to-do Boulder county
rancher: MIS-. NJ. F. Brannan, sc
years old "a sister of Mrs. F. w
Golden, Boulder. The injured are:
Elmer C. Elrod. %, Etwell, Colo, q
farm hand. skull fractured, legs man
gled; will die: and Bryan Leroy Fus.
selman, 90, formerly telegraph opera
tor, left ankle mashed and other
bruises.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-09-02
Glass of Hot Water
Before Breakfast
a Splendid Habit
Open siuices Of tho system each
morning and wash away the
poisonous, staonant matter.

Those of US who are accustomed to
feel dull and heavy when we arise;
splitting headache. stuffy from a cold,
foul tongue. nasty breath. acid stom-
ach, lame back, can. instead. both
look and feel as fresh as daisy always
by washing the poisons and toxins
from the body with phosphated hot
water each morning.
We should drink, before breakfast.
q glass OF real hot water with a tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate in
1t to flush from the stomach, liver.
kidneys and ten yards OF bowels the
previous days indigestible waste. sour
bile and poisonous toxins: thus cleans
ing, sweetening and purifying the en-
tire alimentary canal before putting
more food into the stomach.
The action of limestone phosphate
and hot water on an empty stomach
is wonderfully invigorating. 1t cleans
out all the sour fermentations. gases,
waste and acidity and gives one q
splendid appetite for breakfast and It
is said to be but a little while until
the roses begin to appear in the
cheeks. A quarter pound OF lime
stone phosphate will cost very little at
your druggist or from the store. but
is sufficient to make anyone who Is
bothered with biliousness. constipa-
tion. stomach trouble or rheumatism
q real enthusiast on the subject OF In
ternal sanitation. Try 1t and you are
assured that you will look better and
feel better In every way shortly
Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-09-02
JlElMY GOT HIS HELPING
Watched Beautiful Appetite Of Darling
Of His Heart and Suffered
in Silence.

They we're speaking of the trails and
tribulatlons of the man in love the
other evening. when an appropriate
story was recalled by Senator w. r.
Oglesby OF New York.
Some time since Jimmy took the
darling of his heart to a restaurant,
where 1t cost many plunks to chew,
and although the dear girl had said
she wasn't bit hungry. she hastily
remarked chicken and all the attend
ant glories when the menu card was
placed before her. And all that Jim
my could do was to watch her beauti
Iul appetite. and suffer in silence.
why. Jimmie" suddenly exclaimed
the dear one. you are not eating bit
OF this lovely chicken. 1t is simply
great. Won't you have some?"
mo, darling" answered Jimmy, with
the best he could produce In the way
of a smile. Il have had all want"
''All that you want. Jimmy?" re-
turned the other. surprised. Why.
you haven't had any"
Yes. have, dear" said Jimmy.
with sigh that came all the way
from his pocketbook. The waiter just
handed me the bill. li."-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-09-02
HOW HER HUBBY MADE OUT
Woman Recounts Exploits Of Her
Worser Half During Brief Grass
WIdowhood.

They were speaking Of hubby's boast
of how beautifully he can keep house
the other evening. when this anecdote
was smilingly related by Congressman
Swager Sherley Of Kentucky.
Downtown recently Mrs. Jones met
Mrs. Brown, and during the conversa-
ton that followed the latter told OF a
two-weeks' visit that she had Just
made to the home OF her mother.
while I was away" continued Mrs,
Brown. my husband kept house. and
insisted on cooking his own meals"
You don't really mean It," ex'
claimed Mrs. Jones. How did he
make out?"
Well" answered Mrs. Jones. heav'
ing quite long sigh, when l got back
I noticed that the parrot had learned
to swear."-Philadelp Telegraph.