davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
France Wants the Auto Tourists.

France is making systematic plans to attract
the automobile tourist. Under a new order all
the Villages in the country are to have their
names shown in eight-inch letters on postoffice,
police station and the municipal Offices. Ma
while the old-fashioned sign posts arc to be re-
placed by large blue enamel plates, with the
direction of the next town, and it's distance,
displayed in big white letters, SO as to be easily
read from passing cars.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Departed Spirit.

A certain alderman was lying i'll.
One morning friend sent a jar
of branded cherries and later called
to see him. .
II want to thank you for these
delicious branded cherries said the
alderman.
81 thought you would like them
as we'll as anything" said the
friend.
Eyes, yes, indeed" he asserted,
with his characteristic smile. and
how much more l appreciated the
spirit in which they were sent
Houston Post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
r. -Z22zze cTohy' Corner 3
SAID TO BE FUNNY.

1T always envy tina. stout friend of
mine"
"on car 7 can civ. my seat to . girl,
but he can give his seat. to four girls, -
Louisville courisr-Journal
,,r ,E. " n is very fond of his horse
why, no: he hates him."
That's queer. ] saw him riding In the
park The other d:y ana hs n.a S S arms
MusEins--I never knew anyone TO be
such assticklsr for the little nioeties OF so
Bussins-Yss: poiitte wouldn't even go
to work unless he had received an en-
graved NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Record
because he did not blow his horn before
Plsintift--f didn't say he didn't blow
His old ear ratified too much.-Pearson's
Tee H.e-whas runs across the floor
Sleepy don't know: what.
Tee ee-water.--Nebrasks Awgwan.
.Now there's som. talk Of . Fathers
"Aw. father doesn't want = day Give
him . night off."-Louisvilis Courier
Journal.
ANYHOW the kids on our street are
right up to the minute"
'So?"
yes. They've formed . league OF
neighborhoods to prevent flghts"-Detroit
Free Press.
"our Imports and exports are keeping
up. I see."
good. too."--Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

make good profit. lhis IS how
to do it:
Go to a drygoods or shoe store
and get good, strong box, 81 to
AZ inches long, Is to "a inches wide,
and II to Is inches deep. Nail tight
ly all loose boards to make it as
strong as possible.
If necessary, get some good three
quarter inch boards from another
box for the lid; fasten them togeth-
er with two or three strong cleats
on the upper side, making a solid
lid that fits exactly and lies evenly.
1t must be strong because someone
will be sitting on it every day. Nail
the lid in place lightly; screw on
two hinges; pull out the nails; and
the top part of the box is done.
Next turn the box upside down
and put a castor on each of the
four corners. The ball-bearing cas-
tors that are fastened on with small
screws are best. Examine the box
again and complete the work of car
pentry by smoothing off an rough
edges and corners.
Cover the box inside and out with
cloth stretched tightly and fast
ened on with small tacks. Any
good strong fabric of a serviceable
color will be all right; denim is
good. 1t is best to put some cotton
padding under the cloth that COW
ers the lid.
If the work is neatly done. and
the color of the cloth matches, the
color scheme of the room where the
box is to be kept. the result will
be as fine a chest as any mother
will want.
(Next week: "A Creeper for Faith
er's Garage.')
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

of these Christmas baskets at each
guests place at the table. These
and the snowballs in the center make
welcome favors.
A Christmas Tree for Each Guest.
Individual paper drinking cups
hold these little trees, or the small
cardboard flower pots that the green
houses use now. Either are easily
obtained. Color the cup or pot
bright crimson, and fill it with white
sand. A wooden meat skewer makes
the trunk Of the tree. Cut strips of
green tissue paper and fringe them.
Coat the skewer with thin glue and
wind the fringed green around it un-
til it takes the form and shape of
small evergreen tree. Then thrust
it into the sand. which holds it up
right. These Christmas trees, one
at each place, or given as souvenirs
at the Christmas party, are very
unique and pretty. The clever girl
will be able to attach small gift
to each one, or tie candies to them.
Christmas Snappers.
Your Christmas party will not be
complete without the jolly snappers
with fortunes inside that all boys
and girls have enjoyed from the old
days of merry England. But why
rot get the plain ones, dozen or
so, and dress them up just as you
like?
Bits Of red or green silk may be
fringed and tied around them with
holly ribbon. They may be covered
with scarlet crepe paper and tied
with holly ribbon. A bit of real
holly may be fastened to each, or a
small figure of Santa Claus, cut from
picture postcard may decorate
them. Pass a basket Of these gay
snappers and see the delight of your
guests.
New Years Party.")
Boys and Girls Newspaper Service. Copy
right 1919, by J. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Il Old AZ
The Day We Celebrate.

Queen Alexandrine, consort Of King Chris
tan Of Denmark, born in Mecklenburg, 40 years
ago.
Henry M. Morgan, American consul-gen-
eral and high trade commissioner for the
United States in Belgium, born in New Or
leans, 50 years ago.
Bishop Richard G. Waterhouse of the
NJ E. church, south, born in Rhea county, Ten
nessee, "a years ago.
Right Rev. Robert L. Paddock, Episcopal
bishop Of eastern Oregon, born in Brooklyn,
N. Y, so years ago.
Emanuel Lasker, one of the foremost of
chess experts born At Berlinchen Germany,
81 years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
No Increase in Senator's.

The new census next year, 1t is
announced, will mean more repre-
sentatives in congress. Thanks be
to the good old constitution, how
ever, II will not mean any more SEN
ators.-Savannah News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Omaha's postofdee is to be motorized" by
by the substitution Of trucks for street cars in
handling the mails. If this improves delivery
any it will be welcome chanl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

ii the Christmas holiday recess enables the
senators to reach conclusion on the treaty, it
will be time we'll spent But the big thing is
that each side will have to give way on some
points if there is to be a compromise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

II must have interested the Omaha police to
hear . boy confess robberies they had not
heard Of. But lots Of things 60 on without
disturbing the police.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Mr.. Wilson evidently does not trust the
judgment of the senate on matters other than
the treaty. He has just sent in John Shelton
Williams for another round in connection with
the job Of being comptroller of the currency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Our Free Legal Aid
State your case clearly but
briefly and a reliable lawyer
will furnish sthe answer or
advise in this column. Your
name will not be printed.
Let The Bee Advise You.
Landlord and Tenant.

A. l.. HI occupy an once In
one of the downtown prominent Of
flee buildings and, contrary to the or
ders of the fuel administrator. the
heat was turned off in the building
an hour before the time It should
have been. AS consequence 1t was
impossible for me to use my ONCE
during the period Of time allowed by
the fuel administrator. Am / emit
tied to a deduction in rent or can
I recover damages for the action Of
the tenants of the building?
Answer-You might be entitled to
damages provided you would succeed
in proving them. However. doubt
the advisability OF asking for a re-
duction in rent or damages.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Attorney General Palmer ought TO scan the
household budget before he emits another
proclamation on the h. c. OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Princess Pat now has real boy but it
will take him long time to come up to the
gallant lads who bore his mothers name into
battle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

The local GID Of burglars does not seem
to care darn who is at the head of the police
force or whether it has any head
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Thirty Years Ago in Omaha.

Christmas eve, and the thermometer at noon
registered rs degrees.
The engagement was announced of Miss
Grace Chambers to Mr. John Wilbur, the we'd
ding to occur after Lent.
A Christmas dance was given at the home
Of Mr.. Henry Yates.
The Omaha guards appeared as Ministries
in program of fun and frolic at Boyd's Opera
house for the entertainment of their friends,
as we'll as for the pecuniary benefit of them
selves as an organization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Canucks are said to be turning a pretty
penny in buying up American money that wan
ders across the border. 1t is not as pretty as
their homemade kind. but it will purchase lot
more on the market
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Commander d'Olier's advice to the legion
aires that they do not take the law into theil
own hands is we'll timed. These young men are
to aid in unfolding the law at all times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Local coal dealers tell us the addition Of the
miners wages to the cost Of fuel will be so
small no one will notice it. Why go to the
bother?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

The deported reds may not know by this
siime whittier they are speeding, but they know
they are on the way,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Maybe if Lloyd George gets Ireland all
Strengthened out, he can do as much for THE
Omaha city council.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Trotzky is telling OF an offensive agains
Poland in the spring. Why springs sTrotzk,
is offensive at any season
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
For. Boys to Make
~ Handicran "
Making a Wardrobe Chest.
nv Grant M. Myda.

For one or two dollars any hoy
can make a wardrobe chest. so use
full and attractive that it will find
place in the finest bedroom. 1t
isn't likely that his mother will let
him sell it, but, if she does, he will
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Packers talk Of higher prices for meat O
lower for animals. One guess as to which wins
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Edwin Box may have shocked his tenants,
but he never did his readers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
NEGLIGENCE.

S. S.-While employed by a stock
rancher l had my foot broken while
making repairs on a hay stacker.
One of the employees caused the ac-
cident by causing part Of the stacker
to fall. Am 1 entitled to damage, II
so, does my case come under the
workmen's compensation law?
There were about eight employees on
the ranch. When would it be barred
by the statute of limitations?
Answer--A stock rancher is CLASH
fled as a. farm laborer. so that the
workmen's compensation law does
not apply. The statute Of limitation
is four years. Your right Of recov-
cry would depend upon your show
ing that the proximate cause of
your injury was due to you employ
er's negligence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Laclede had the biggest day since its base
Ball team won from Centerville back in 1888
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Lost Deed.


L. III. H-Would you please an
swer In your Free Legal Aid column
the following: My father owns a
320-acre farm in Mills. county, Iowa,
which he bought 25 or 80 years ago,
got the deed and contract for the
same, sent the deed to the county
recorder to be recorded and was re-
turned in due time, and not having
good place to keep such things he
took 1t to the local bank for safe
keeping. Now they promised to
keep it, but lost it instead. The
cashier and other people at the
bank were never able to locate this
deed although we have had them
look for It a number Of times, and
this has been lost for Is years. Now
can this deed in some crooks hands
ever cause trouble? What should
be done to be sure of a perfect title?
Answer-Would advise going to
county recorder to see II the deed
was recorded. If recorded the fact
that the recorded deed was lost or
stolen could not inure to the benefit
of anybody and you need not worry
about 1t. However, If the deed was
not recorded. then 1t would be neces-
sary to bring suit to quiet title.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Be calm. 1t is Milwaukee, not the United
States, that suffers because of Berger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

We're World Beaters. g.
II it is Carranza's idea to engage
in letter writing contest with
Washington somebody ought to tell
him we can beat him at that.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Inheritance.

G. E. Sin case a small inner
itance comes from one state into
another, up-to what amount does an
inheritance tax become due and
which state collects same?
Answer-It all depends upon the
laws of the state where the person
dies as well as where the heir lives.
Ordinarily the tax is paid in the
state where the person died.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

friangles are still triansles, and do not
hatten out on pressure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Landlord and Tenant.

w. VI rented space in the
building and the lease provided that
it was to be used for billiard hall.
The fuel administrator closed my
place of business. Can the landlord
collect rent during the time that
was closed? understand that a
case was decided in this state that
where premises were rented for a
saloon and the law was passed put
ting the saloon out of business that
that terminated the contract.
,Answer-You are not entitled to
any deduction. If the order had
been permanent there might be
some question about your being liza
BILE on your contract, but that is not
your case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Lloyd George believes. in meeting trouble
head on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Answers.

U. e. D.-You cannot remain on
the farm You are entitled to all
your wages.
]. C. R.-Write to West Publish
ing company, st. Paul, Mimi, for
federal law and to the commission
er Of labor, st. Paul, for Minnesota
law.
G. H. Dive do not answer any
questions except through the columns
of the paper. ,E
Il. C. S.-You do not state suffi-
cient facts in order for us to give
you an intelligent answer. Our ad
visce, however. would be for you to
see some local lawyer.
S. S.-Five dollars a day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Boys and Girls Newspaper Service.
Copyright. 1919, by J. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

All ready for the air mail service? Let
her go.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Arrest-Liability of oficer.

r. H.-At the command OF my
superior officer I participated in a
wrongful arrest and now have been
threatened with suit. I wish you
would let me know through the col
umns of your paper whether am
absolved from liability for my con-
duct by reason of the fact that was
acting under orders Of my superior
officer.
Answer-You are not absolved
from liability for the reason that a
police officer is conclusively pre-
sumed to know his duty and to re-
frain from acting outside OF such
duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Guardian.

8. P.-1. What are the legal
steps to be taken by anyone wish
ing to be appointed guardian Of a
feeble minded person? 2. Can the
business be transacted in a different
county FROM where said interests
are? 3. Can any one of the chill
dren cause said appointment to be
made without the knowledge of the
rest?
Answer. Apply to the county
court. 2. 1t can. 3. Yes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Merry Christmas!
I today, or neverl

Here's hoping your turkey is all the bird
ought 70 he
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

S C. F.-Will you answer
through your legal advice columns
what constitutes legal will in the
state of Ohio?
Answer-Any person Of full age,
sound mind and memory and under
no restraint can make will in Ohio.
1t may be handwritten or typewrit-
ten, signed at the end thereof by the
party making the same, or by some
other person in his presence, and by
his express direction attested and ac-
knowledged in the presence Of two
competent witnesses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

l.'Respect for the law and maintenance ct
order.
Z Speedy and certain punishment OF crime
through the regular operation OF the
courts.
5. Pitiless publicity and condemnation OF
neficiency lawlessness and eorrup-
ton in Office,
4. Frank recognition and commentator
of honest and efficient public service
5. incubation OF Americanism as the true
Z basis OF good citizenship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Railroad COMPANY Negligence.

T. H. L.-While riding on a train
coming into Omaha l stepped into
the sentlemen's Mushroom ana IN
doing so stumbled over a cuspidor
on the floor in the Mushroom. I
could not see, owing to the curtained
doorway. I do not know who placed
the cuspidor in the doorway. Is the
company liable?
Answer-Under the facts related
the company would not be liable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24
Vicious Dog.

VICIOUS dug.
N. s. Dive take your paper and
like 1t the best of the three Omaha
papers. Three weeks ago my broth
err was bitten by mad dog In our
yard. We took him to the hospital.
The police came out and shot this
dog, who belonged to one of the
neighbors. They also shot our dog,
who had been fighting with the mad
dog. Our dog was family pet and
we had him for five years. The man
who owned the mad dog told us he
would pay the hospital bill. Can we
force him to pay damages for the
child and dog and the hospital bill?
Answer-If the owner knew the
dog was vicious and dangerous you
can recover.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-24

Now there's some talk Of Fathers
day"
Jaw, father doesn't want day. Give
him q night off."--Louisvills Courier
Journal. a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-06-19
SECURITIES AT AUCTION.

si25, 00O New York Ice Company of Maine,
Inc, hrst mortgage So gold bonds,
Series 4. dated November /. 1915.
$50 shares Eastern Light & Fuel Com
pany, S2o2 lot.
t25. 900 Washington Utilities Company SO
collateral trust notes, due June l. 1918,
extended at So to June /. 1919. IT.
7 shares Morristown Trust Company. 900.
$4,000 shares Nixon Nevada Mining
Company. 4 shares American Druggist
syndicate, $500 United States second
Liberty Loan 40 bonds $3.50 United
states .oS thin, third Liberty Loan 4%S bonds.
2ss shares No. Is1 Madison Avenue Column
ia-Knickerbocker Trust Company re-
ceipts. sal lot.
Ss.o 600 Pittsburg. wheeling d Lake Erie
Coal Company 40 mortgage bonds (Em-
pire Trust Company certificates of de-
coupons attached, $50 LOT.
100 shares Apsley Rubber Company COM
mon. rs.
10 shares hrst mortgage Guarsn'co Com
ic,oec shars. United states chicle Com
pany. t56 lot,
5000 shares chisaso Utilities Company
1890 shares Automatic Electric Company.
100000 lot.
first mortgage So certificates. So, 900
GuanaJuato Power a Electric Com
pany hrst mortgage sel bonds. due
1879; $4,000 Buffalo a Laekawanna
Traction Company nrst mOrIsage 50.
Jacksonville Railroad Company nrst
mortgage So bonds. s3,Ss0 sieseI
stores ten year Sc notes. $4,000 lot.
200 shares Pacific Coast Company second
preferred. iS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-06-19
ENGLISH PHYSICIAN
CONDEMNS DRY LAW
Sir St. Clair Thomson Says 1t
Will Cause Emigration.

PHILADELPHIA. June 1S.-"Prohibition
is absolute nonsense" Sir ST. Clair
Thomas. an English physician OF repute.
asserted here to-day. Dr. Thomson was
a representative of the British Medical
Association to the convention of the
American Medical Association at Allan
tic City. In company with other physi-
clans he Is making a tour OF the medical
centres OF the United States.
The arbitrary denial OF all alcoholic
stimulants could not and never would be
done In England. and I am sure II will
not be successful here" he said. aside
from the fact that II 10 not a wise meas
ure incidentally 1t IL autocratic and
revolutionary
Men OF all nations from the begin.
ming OF time have used alcoholic drinks
as a stlmulant. Used in moderation II
is a good thing. Deny IL to all on ac-
count OF the excuses OF few and the
people will take TO opium. hasheesh,
tobacco in excess or other drugs
at certainly will drive a great many
good people from the United States to
other countries"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-06-19
B. R. T. HOLDERS
FIGHT GARRISON
Issuance of S20,000,O00 in
Receivers Certificates Comes
Before Court Of Appeals.
TRUSTEES OPPOSE. ISSUE
Priority Of Liens Main Issue
in Contest Over Judge
Mayors Order.
TRUSTEES OPPOSE ISSUE

Judges Henry q. Ward. Henry w.
Rogers and Charles NJ Hough. sitting
as a United States Circuit Court OF APP
peals, heard argument Yesterday on the
appeal OF parties interested In securi-
ties of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany from an order Of Judge Julius NJ.
Mayer authorizing Lindley NJ Garrison.
as receiver for the r. n. r., to issue
sac, 100000 in receivers certificates.
The appeal was caused by the terms Of
the order which made the receivers GER
tihcates paramount lien.
The appellants were the Central
Union Trust Company. trustee for the
FIRST refundlng mortgage OF the B. r. r..
and banks which hold the bonds as col
lateral security. II. v. Poor appeared
as counsel for the trustee to argue for
reversal OF Judge Mayors order. Mr..
Garrison and Carl NJ. owen, his counsel
as receiver. argued in support Of the
order.
Mr. Poors argument was directed
largely on the theory that the B. r. T.
Is a private business corporation, and
that as such there is no authority for
the Issuance of certificates in its behalf
that shall supplant existing liens.
1t was conceded that first lien GER
tlhcates might be leased for a public
service corporation when such a step had
become necessary In the public interest.
ldr. Poor asserted that the proposed re-
ceiver's certificates. which are largely
to be used In carrying out the part OF
the New York Municipal Railway Cor
poratien, a b. II. T. subsidiary, In the
dual subway contract will beneflt the
roteholders, who financed the subway
undertaking. at the expense OF the bond
holders under the mortgages that are
surplanted.
Mr.. Garrison, after pointing out that
the DIRECTORS represented only $1,000
900 Of a funded debt aggragating many
millions. said that the Investments of all
creditors would be seriously jeopardized
by unwillingness to permit the COM
pany to raise money that 10 impera.
lively necessary at this time. He said
that unless the company goes through
with Its part in the dual subway con-
tract, the city may cause a default to
be decreed with a resulting loss OF vast
proportions.
The B. r. T. Co., the holding COM
2any, Is the one agency through which
the needs OF equipment may be financed,
the receiver said. and II the holding
company were to cease operating Il
would be weeks and perhaps months
before the surface lines and elevated
lines would be able to find substitute
sources of power In the meantime
the public confusion and loss would be
extreme.
Decision was reserved.