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Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

so quickly that the letters OF the
Blue Imps burst asunder. At the
same time the Rosy Pops rising
from Mrs. Dalton's letter went after
the Blue Imps without mercy, pune
turing them right and left. Pop,
pop, pop" exploded the Imps until
there wasn't one of them left, Bob
hadn't recovered any too soon, for
just as the last Blue Imp exploded,
Bill let out a yell. n.y..
Here they come" he shouted.
Over the top Of the trench came
rushing figures, brutal and murder
Gus, thrusting menacing bayonets
at the Americans.
But the three soldier boys were
ready for them. AS the Huns leaped
into the trench they were met with
cold steel backed by American grit
and courage. In an instant the place
was a confused mass of fighting
men. On top of this mass came pill
ing more and more Germans until
the Yankees seemed hopelessly out
numbered.
Men reeled this way and that, UNI
til finally only three of the fighters
remained standing. These were
thrusting, parrying, and thrusting
again with deadly vim and vigor.
The three were Ben Bill and Bob.
Yells of victory arose from the
treches, but they were good Ameri-
can yells. TIL, Germans who were
left Il their feet, raised their hands
in surrender. "Kameradw they cho-
rused The attack had failed. Every
German in it had been wounded,
killed or captured.
GLORY, boys, I'm proud of you,
cried Mrs. Dalton, stretching. out
her arms toward her hero sons. In
her excitement she had forgotten
the farming of Sir Rely Smiler
Instantly the trench vanished, and
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
CHAPTER vi
Hopeful Hearts Fight Bravely

NIR READY SMILER slipped
- the cheerful letter into the sack
~ of the soldier mail carrier so
that he quickly found it.
Here's that letter." he shouted,
throwing it to Ben and Bill. Peggy
had to smother giggle, for
this big pink letter was decidedly
different from the blue one that had
been thrown away.
"Hurrahw shouted Ben, opening
it. "Ill read it, Bill, while you keep
guard" So he read it out loud, and
at every line he and Bill grew hap
pier, more hopeful, more confident,
more filled with zest and vigor. And
from every line came forth new
Rosy Pops, each armed to do battle
against the Blue Imps.
We've got to get ready for the
Huns" warned Bill. They may
come at any minute now. Get some
pep into you, Boil"
Let 'em come and kill me-"
groaned Bob. That letter has TAX
en- all the fight out of me-" And
he lay back, more helpless than
ever, while the Blue Imps drew
their tangled meshes closer and
closer around him. 1t was very
plain that he was in no condition
to meet an enemy attack as brave
American soldier should.
Ben, who was still reading the let
ter, now gave shout.
Here's a message for you, Bob.
home, your father has big crops and
everyone is we'll. OF course your
mother gets lonesome for you as all
soldiers mothers do, but most of the
time she is brave, cheerful, and
mighty proud of you"
Say, that's good" declared Bob,
listening eagerly. Mother isn't
gutter. She just had a dose of the
blues when she wrote to me-"
That's it, and don't you be a
gutter either. You want to keep
her proud of you by being your own
brave self"
"Sure, | do" said Bob. sitting up
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
MARSHMALLoW PUDDING
/ tablespoon graduated gelatine
whites ; eggs

! tablespoon graduated gelatine
whites ; eggs
| cup boiling water
~ teaspoons vanilla macroons
| cup sugar
Dissolve gelatine in boiling
water, add sugar, and as soon as
dissolved set bowl containing
mixture in a pan of ice water:
then add whites of eggs and
vanilla and beat until mixture
thickens. Turn into a shallow
pan, first dipped in cold water,
and let stand until thoroughly
chilled. Remove from pan and
cut in pieces the size and shape
of marshmallows; then roll in
macroons which have been dried
and rolled. Serve with sugar
and cream.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
Christmas Bazaar.

The Womens society OF the Cliff
ton Hill Presbyterian church will
hold a bazaar in the rotunda of the
court house, Fyiday and Saturday,
where fancy work, aprons and dolls
clothing will Be the special features.
The bazaar will open at 8 o'clock
and close at $50 each day. Mrs. O,
w. Hendee is president OF the So
ciety.
Fort Omaha band has offered its
services to the ladies for Saturday
afternoon.
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there they were back in the Dalton

there they were back in the Dalton
home.
"I'll never write another blue let
ter" declared Mrs. Dalton. I'm
cured. From this day forth III be a
true American mother and write let
tiers that will keep my boys strong,
chivalrous and courageous"
These words were still echoing in
Peggy's ears when she found her
self again in her chair at home. The
Giant was gone and so were the
Rosy Pops. But the glow of cheer
full enthusiasm was still in her heart.
"And III be true American GIRL"
she said. "I'll never let the Blue
Inps get hold of me again, and I'll
fight them away from other folks"
Saying this, she began to hum a
little song that burst of its own &C
cord out Of her lips.
Troubles like bubbles, vanish with
a pop, \
When courage and pep 60 over the
ton"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
Davidson Wagner Wedding.

The marriage of Mrs, Eva A.
Wagner and Hon. S. P. Davidson of
Tecumseh. Neb., was solemnized at
the home of the bride Thursday
evening. Rev. E. H. jerks read the
marriage lines. Only close rela-
tives and few friends were pres
ent at the ceremony.
Judge Davidson and his bride left
late Thursday evening for south
ern trip. Judge Davidson is prom
iment jurist of southeastern Ne
braska.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

Demands of the Ontario farmer
cites" for the next season will in
clude the nine-hour day, an increase
of the hour rate to 20 cents, a
minimum of 81 for rainy days and
time and a half for overtime.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURE
"THE BLUE IMPS"
By DADDY,
By DADDY.

peggy after being rescued from the
Blue Imps by the Giant Of the Woods and
the Rosy Pops, helps them save Mrs. Dali
ton, mother Of Soldiers Ben and BILL The
whole party then travels to the trenches
where they see the effects Of letters from
home.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

Although almost totally blind,
Katherine and Agnes Burke, sisters,
81 and % years old, respectively, are
taking full courses in the University
of Wisconsin.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
Personals


Miss Helen Lands is i'll at Clark
son hospital with influenza.
Mrs. Harry Doorly is i'll at her
home with an attack of influenza.
Mrs. S. S. Caldwell is confined to
her home with severe cold
Miss Dorothy Phipps, who is at
Birchmont hospital cenvalescing
from an attack of influenza, expects
to leave. for her home in Denver
next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Sistek have
closed their home and taken an
apartment at the Blackstone for the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Buckingham
and Mr.. John Gamble are stopping
at the Hotel McAlpin in New York
City.
Miss Rowena Pixley is i'll at her
home.
Miss Helen Buck, national sec
rotary of Campfire Girls, is home
from New York on a short stay.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

but even this can be modified by
the supply available. For the candle
sticks use whatever you have. The
simple glass ones are as attractive
as silver.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

Citizens of Umatilla, Ore, evil
IDENTIFY are we'll satisfied with petit
coat rule, for after two years ex-
perience they have reelected women
to all the principal offices.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

The Associated Manufacturers and
Merchants of New York state is
the first large organization of its
kind in the United States to declare
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
PLANNING FOR XMAS WEEK.

1t is easy to plan an elaborate
Christmas table, but Good House
keeping discovered that the SIM
plest table proved to be one of the
most attractive when complete.
Candlesticks with bright red candles
were used to form star outlined in
green. Princess pine is ideal for this
if you are in the country where you
can gather it. Green paper can be
used for the city table. The simple
centerpiece is piled with fruit
apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

Mail Service has postponed its meet
ings indefinitely.
Alumnae association OF Pi Beta
Phi have postponed their December
meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
Athletic Club Dinners.

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Peters will
entertain Col. and Mrs. Jacob W..
G. Wuest at dinner Saturday eve
ming. Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Kountze
will also entertain small party.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

New York is the first of the east
ern states to elect women to the
legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
rlovic Programs.

Movlc Programs.
tlovie programs sponsored by the
better films committee of the
Omaha Woman's club, for this even
ing will be. Lothrop, Nazimova in
Toys of Fate" Grand, Jane and
Katherine Lee in Swat the Spy"
Orpheum, Sessue Hayakawa i'll "The
Temple of the Dusk" Apollo, Earle
Williams in "A Diplomatic Mis-
sion;' Suburban, Bessie Barriscale
in THE White Lee" Maryland,
Ethel Clayton in Journeys End"
Rohiff, Jackie Saunders in "a Bit Of
Kindling."
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
%F<F

in favor OF minimum wage law
for women workers.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

Miss Myrtle Dust of Alpena,
Mich, is the first woman patrol on
the Great Lakes.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

(In next weeks story, Blue Jay turns
detective and involves Peggy in thrill
ing adventure.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
First Birthday.

First Birthday.
Mary Margaret Peterson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Peterson,
celebrated her first birthday on
"hoodoo day." Friday, the 18th.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
Luncheon Party.

Luncheon Party.
Mrs. M. R. McWilliams will en-
terrain at luncheon today at her
home for her lieutenants, who will
serve in the coming Red Gross
drive. The decorations will be in
red and white and the guests will
include Mcsdames E. Downs, Bess
Rogers, f. Newman, R. Logery, w.
Guild, E. Morris, c. Whitehead,
+. Pribble and Sunderhill.
Postponments.
Children's dancing class held Sat-
urday afternoon at the Prettiesi
Mile club has been postponed this
week, also the dinner-dance planned
Tor Saturday evening. boo
Woman's club of the Railway
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Fer Mr.. Zueblin.

Fer Mr.. Zueblin.
Mr.. Charles Zueblin, who was to
have given lecture Wednesday,
under the auspices of the Fine Arts
society, was entertained during his
stay in Omaha. Mr.. Zueblin and
Mr.. John L. Webster, president of
the Friends of Art, were entertained
at luncheon by the members of the
Fine Arts society. Following the
luncheon the guests went for a long
drive through the city with Mrs.
Waite Squier, president of the Fine
Arts society, 4
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14
SOCIETY.

A GIGANTIC Christmas tree,
~ gay with twinkling lights and
tinsel angels, will Danish
inconsistencies at Fort Crook Mon
day evening, for each man will find
q box hanging among the branches
for him. The members of the Serv-
ice league have worked diligently
to prepare these boxes, which are
now waiting to be filled at the
league headquarters. All those who
wish to help in making this joy
Gus celebration for our defenders
IN kahki are urged to call at the
league rooms and take a number of
the boxes home and fill them.
Each one who fills box is priv
ileged to slip a personal Christmas
card inside among the goodies, and
rnder the bright ribbons on the
outside of the little gift wall be
slipped gay little card with
CHEEKY greeting from the Service
league. .. .
Mrs. E. w. Crockett is a member
OF the committee, and under her
leadership the officers wives will
trim the tree and help in every
way to make the celebration a huge
success. No Christmas party is
complete without children, and all
the little folk now living at the post
will be there to make the occasion
festive with their laughter and
christmas carols.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-12-14

NIR READY SMILER slipped
- the cheerful letter into the sack
~ of the soldier mail carrier SO
that he quickly found il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
New York, Sept. 4.


odays stock market contasted strongly
upward movement
by important houses
todays buying came se from
pools seemed intent oi
a demand and increasing
while they uloaueu
distinctly easier 'he ca"hu''n
cent on mNeu coa"'
offered none! al
surmised that the easing Oh Ill can
outside buying hSe ""o
States steel common "ne
efo
rally after one-pont dee' 'e ~
was met blocks
a of the railroad issues at the oesn's
professional ana lhu'aeu
stionm more anything else
without to te genera
prominence by concentrates
lifted sharply in the nst nan
points 10 lou anu eN'"
gmoreth
strongest OF the minor
adva
quiet movements IN Liberty ISSUES
oS4 TO lol'o ne
4oe 44s from $500 to 90'Z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
VCZAL WORLD-NEW YORK AND PlzZLADELPh
PHILADELPHIA STOCK MARKET
is BROADER BUT UNINTERESTINQ
Transactions Are Generally Small and Most Pric
Changes to Lower Levels-Brill Yields Point. s
Liberty Loans 3 Us Are Strong

The local stock market busn
generally small odd
to
big board
first transaction recorded in that
ehigh Navigation which
little the
poraton United
dephia
a
ernment had
after being fractonaly
o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
Open High Low Close cl
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Associated OIL Company. regular quarterly
of 81. rs, payable October l5 to stock of rec
Hercules Powder Company. regular quar-.
terly Of per cent on common and an extra
Of per cent scors sotn ssb3smSef RsyaSele Ssp'e0er
James H Durham Company, regular
quarterly OF ~ per cent on first preferred
and per cent Cooks sa ss'Sha Close september
and reopen October 2.
Central State. Electric Corporation: reg
Of . edsss Of
'e ST Joseph Lead COMPANY. usual quar- AZ
ts1y Of soc and reepe% sep
Homestake Mining COMPANY. ,esgIs, ,sssIha,
Inontns 81 10 stock Sl of Of record September 90
Philadelphia Traction Company regular
semiannuai q per cent payable eShs 0GaeoeE eIos.
September 10. open October l.
p Lorillard Company. resuiar quarterIy
OF 8 per cent on common and ~ per ssacS Sent nf
rey0 American Tobacco Company, usual QUAR-, quar-:
Of L SRedss. Of Tseord
American Cigar Company, regular qua
teriy OF III per, cent on preferred, payable
american shelters Securities Company
regular quarterly OF Ia per cent on Pre- :,
! ferred A and ~ on preferred b. payable
October 1. Books close September ls ane
Tehish Valley Railroad. regular auarterl,
of 2n per cent on preferred and common
both payable october to stock OF recort
Rarns scrymser Company. regular snnus.
AZ 80 a share. payable October Is to stoci
Of record septsmber Il. c.,
|c,,yit;s ssssH .rls s.5 q :1s per ssss Thar
their ln>3 d Ssesf b
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
NEW TAXES FOR BROKERS
Big Increases to Result From Passage
of Revenue Bill

Taxes paid by brokers will he con-
siderably increased under the proposed
new revenue bill reported to the House
by the Ways and Means Committee. Tn
der the existing law. brokers pay n tax
Of $40 per annum while under the pro-
posed bill the tax is increased to 500
In addition, If a broker Is a member
Of any stock exchange and If the aver
age value during the preceding year
ending June 80 of seat was not more
than $4,000, an additional tax of $50
will be imposed where more than $1,000
and not more than $4,000. an additional
tax of 500, and more than $4,000 an ad-
ditional tax of $3.50.
If the new bill is passed, the taxes of
members of the Philadelphia Stock EN-
change at present prices of seats will be
5000 instead of $40. Members of the
stock exchange have paid their tax for
the year ending June 80, 1919.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Sept. 4.-Following Tues
days sensational break, there were fur
ther declines in the neutral exchanges in
the early dealings today. Allied ex-
changes held steady at unchanged quo
tations.
Rates follow:
Demand sterling 1874. cables 4.76a
sixty-day bills, nomlnally, 4.73; ninety
day bills, All.
Franc cables 5.46la. checks 547h.
Lire cables 6.35, checks 6.36.
Swiss cables 4.3S, checks 440
Pesetas cables 23.40. checks 23.20.
Guilders cables 491a checks 4S1a.
Stockholm cables 33.40. checks 49,
Christiania cables 1880, checks 3O.40.
Copenhagen cables 1880, checks 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
SECURITIES AT AUCTION
The following securities were sold q
auction today by Barnes & Lofiand

The following securities were sold a
auction today by Barnes & Lofiand:
STOCKS
Shares
IL Riverton and Palmyra Water Com
pany; par 800. .........-..... 120
First Natl Bank, Clifton Heights,
Pa: par 300. .................. 200
10 Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit
Company: par 800. 800
I Franklin Trust Company; par 800. l5S
10 Market Street Title and Trust Com
pany; par $50. O................. 100
1 Thirteenth and Fifteenth Streets
Passenger Railway Company. 200
IL Philadelphia and Camden Ferry
Company; par $50 .............. 1O8h
United Gas and Electric Corpora
tion first preferred; par sl00.... 40L
I Land Title and Trust Company. 4ssL
IA Philadelphia Bourse common. 8
BONDS
$1,000 Lake Shore Electric Railway
Company. per cent. First
consolidated mortgage. Cou-
pons January and July. Due
1000 wilkes Barre Company per
cent First and refunding
mortgage. Coupons January
and July. Due 1860. 49,. 72
! 1000 Second Avenue Traction Com
pany, Pittsburgh, Pa. per
cent First mortgage. Cou-
pons June and December. Due
Due ...........,.. ..'.-'... %
/ 5000 Fort Wayne and Wabash Vall,
Traction Company. per cent.
f First consolidated mortgage.
Coupons March and Septem-
Der. Due 1884 certificate of
deposiD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04

Chicago, Sept. 4.
Offerings of corn became freer toward
the end of the session today and the
tone weakened. The start was easier on
more favorable weather conditions. but a
quick rally followed and for a good part
of the day the market was strong. al
though inclined to be a little choppy
Local interests were disposed to sell
on hard spots, but the buying was suf-
ficient to sustain the list until about a
quarter of an hour before the close.
when there was profit taking, which on
account CT lack of new buying resulted
in recessons. The volume of business
was smaller than for some time. Coun-
try offerings were said to be lighter.
Some hedging pressure was noted in
oats which, after displaying strength,
sold off from the top. Trade was quiet.
Shorts did some covering and commits
sion houses purchased on dips. The
cash article was firmer. with cereal and
elevator interests buying. A liberal
movement outward on old export sales
was reported Stocks, however, showed
an increase of about 10000. 900 bushels
as compared with year ago, and ar
rivals at primary points continued lib
! eral.
! The best on September corn was
s156$ the bottom S1549s and the
close s155A @1,55h, against sl.55 at
the end yesterday. The top on October
was $15SSs the low $1.561a, and the
close S1.56& 9l.567s, against S1.57as at
the end yesterday. The high on No
vember was $1.56as the bottom S1.54h VI
md the final sl.55k Ql.55, against
| S154%, yesterdays best price.
| The high on September oats was
| 7112c; the low 70Ac. and the last 707s
| @7lc, against 70Bc at the end yester-
| day. The high on October was 73bc
the low 72c and the close 72A q 72ss C
against nc at the end yesterday. The
best on November was 74hc; the low
| 73hc and the close 74q74Bc, against
| 73A C at the end yesterday.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
| Vest
Omen High Low Close clos,
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Ask Higher Rates for Export,

Washington, Sept. a. The Great
Lakes Transit Corporation, operating
out Of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Mich
igan ports, today asked the Interstate
Commerce Commission for an increase
in export rates on flour and grain prod
ncts so that the all-rail rates will ap-
ply to shipments made solely by water
or by rail and water
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
= ESTATE OF DELLA A. STEWART.

- deceased - Letters testdmentary on
the above estate having been granted to the
undersigned. all persons indebted to the said
estate are requested 10 make payment. and
without delay, TO
MARY MABEL NORRIS STEWART.
and DOROTHY NEWKIRk STEWART
202B Pine St. Ph!la dclphia.
Or to their attorney,
JACOB SNARE,
4o7 Walnut at. PhUade'nhta.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
CORN PRICES WEAKEN
AFTER EASY START
Buying Sufficient to Sustain
List Until Near Close of Ses.
sion-Oats Sell Off

GRAIN BELT WEATHER FORECAST
Chicago, Sept. 49, Illinois-RaIn this
afternoon; cloudy and cooler tonight with
rain extreme east: Thursday fair. with
slowly rising temperatures.
Miss0uri-CIoudy to part cloudy tonight:
cooler east and south; Thursday fair and
warmer.
Wisconsn-Fair tonight, expect rain
extreme southeast; cooler northeast. prob
ably frost In central md northwest;
Thursday fair. warmer.
Minnesota-Fair tonight and Thur sday: +:
warmer Thursday.
Iowa-Fair and continued cool tonight:
Thursday fair, warmer.
North and South Dakota-Fnir tonight
and Thursday; warmer.
Nebraska and Kansns-Fnir and con-
warmer.
Montana and Wyomins-Fair tonight
and Thursday warmer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
New York, Sept. 4


There was an active trade on both
sides of the cotton market early. but
strong cables seemed to offset rains
through the southwest. and first prices
were from to 10 points above yester-
days close.
Active Wall street and Liverpool buy
irg on the call gave way later to heavy
hedges selling under which the market
broke sharply selling about so points
below last nights final price and over
IS a bale below the highest sales on the
opening call.
The early break extended to $3.50 for
October and 3475 for January, making
declines of SIS to 70 points from last
nights close and 100 to 165 points from
yesterdays high records. The increased
activity Of hedge selling, noted at the
opening. seemed to have made decided
| impression on sentiment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
NEWS OF THE FINANCIAL
STOCK PRICES TAKE REACTIONARY
COURSE ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE
Some Leading Interests Become Sellers and Realize
Pro6s-Money Situation Becomes Much Easier,
but Is Without Effect
High Points in Today's Financial Ne,os

York Stock Erchdnge cds in strong con"
Sererdl important
became easter Tho euro
oUcr COT
reflected tuher
Of by remained unchanged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
BANK CLEARINGS

Bank clearings today compared with cor
responding day last two years:
Phila :. $50. 4Ss sl1 s57. s48 45s s4a. 5o2' 75t
Boston, "A S64, ,542 42.+76. .663 81 8l7 e3S
N r 77.345.787 742. Os2, 234 5jl. S25, 4s(
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-04
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

e New York, Sept. 4.-The market fo
coffee futures opened irregular, with Jul
% points higher and other months
point higher. Trading on the call wa
moderately active. N