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JANUARY CIRCULATION
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It never rains but h pours, and fires always
come in bunches.
Anyone else want his picture in the paper as
the father of triplets?
Restricted dietary not only befits the season
but is unequaled as an economy stunt.
, Epitaph on that bill to legalize boxing
matches: "Knocked out in the first .round."
Service in the fire department is not always
the "bed of roses" that it is by some supposed
to be.
A census may be necessary presently to secure
an accurate count of Uncle Sam's poor diplo
matic relations. ...
Until this weighty question is settled, and set
, tied right, every thirsty man in Nebraska will
pause with bated breath.
Rural school directors once more lament the
marrying tendency among women school teach
ers. Well, why not shoo the big boys from the
school premises?
That "leak probe" proves to be a beautiful
job of whitewashing. It was only a question,
from the start, of finding enough goats on which
to wish the sins.
The value of Omaha's wide streets is empha
sized whenever we suffer a dangerous conflagra
tion under high wind, which would leave other
cities completely fire-swept.
i Gotham's food-price victims, in raiding Wall
street, headed in the wrong direction. A sweep
of the great white way insures greater contrasts
and more effective execution.
The withdrawal of women marchers from the
inaugural parade militates against an artistic color
scheme, but will nqt disturb the high cost of view
ing mere men in their glad clothes.
. That Copenhagen sign commending the Rus
sian overland route to American' emphasizes
the revised version of the maxim: "The longest
way around is the safest route home."
Speaker Clark takes on the dignity and the
halo of a grandfather. The new honor lends
fresh brilliancy to the rainbow arching the
heavens from Bowling Green to the White House.
Repentant Congressmen pow -want to spar
for time by postponing the operation of their
"bont dry" law. Nebraska has its date definitely
fixed for May 1 and is fortified to take the whole
dose at once.
' Aside from the vindication of official Wash
ington the chief impression growing out of the
"leak" investigation may be found In the records
of the house contingent fund and the fees awarded
the lawyers, stenographers and witnesses.
' ' Food riots In a period of plenty, instead of
under stress of hard .times, seem to rejoice the
hearts of our democratic friends. But what are
they going to do about it? What has become of
that Baltimore platform pledge to reduce the
tost of living, anyway?
Texas solons have invited ex-Senator Bailey
and William J. Bryan to address them during
their present session., What they have In mind
is not clear, but if they are looking for real enter
i tainment they should have made the invitation
specify a joint appearance and division of time.
Mexican Revolutions
-Wall Straat Joumal-
,' Mexico in her own sons has found many able
apologists for each of seven noteworthy revolu
tions of the Ust 107 years; and with fervid con
viction they justify these conflicts a- an upward,
progressive movement of the great ody of the
real racial stock of their country for the "demo
cratizing" of its natural resources of land, mines
and products, and the expropriation of the wealth
of the nation from the control of a few hundred
families, their clerical supporters, and foreign,
especially American, holders of concessions.
We may see no justification for the disorders
of the last seven years that have destroyed the
foreign credit of Mexico and have rendered
tenure of life, as well as property, most precari
ous. We have, however, learned that the Mexi
can is not a mere Indian; we know enough about
his history to realize that his racial roots are
buried deep beneath the traditions of Spanish
America. We know that a hardy, distinctive stock
has survived not merely three centuries of Span
ish rule, with its subtle, cruel devices for dwarf
ing growth and race spirit. For centuries prior
to the Spanish conquest, Mexico had maintained
her progress against no less merciless and
fatalistic despotism in her old dynasties, with
their hybrid genius of politics and religion.
- Mexicans do not and have never looked on
the government at Washington as friendly to
their ambition for nationality free from foreign
economic or even political control. They believe,
rightly or wrongly, that America was hostile to
the expulsion of Spain, and encouraged the inter
vention of France and the short-lived empire of
Maximilian.
There is jist one other point of which we may
take note. The revolutions of the. last seven
years have brought about some distribution of
property.. In the main, however, the great body
of people shares only slightly in the wealth it
produces; they have nothing, they are tax-proof
, and debt-proof. It is not at all likely that outside
investment and enterprise can get franchises of
any teal permanence or security until the Mexican
people, as a whole, are tranquiliced, by having at
least some property interest in their own country.
British Food on Bed Rock Basis.
Premier Lloyd George gives solemn notice to
the people of Great Britain that they are to expe
rience some effects of the hitherto only antici
pated in the United Kingdom. Just as the Ger
mans and the French have been compelled to mo
bilize food supplies, so the English' must follow
or, as the premier baldly states it, "face the
menace of disaster." Food stocks are low and the
tonnage situation serious, if not actually des
perate. While proposing to meet the submarine
blockade with vigorous resistance, Lloyd George
urges on his country the necessity of recognizing
the elements of the present war status, and of
meeting them by such reasonable self-restraint as
will improve their prospects for self-maintenance.
,
The war in Europe has now been transferred
in a large measure from the machine shops to the
farms, and on what may be harvested from the
cultivated fields will depend chances for ultimate
success. This was forced on the Germans early
in the course of the war, although they are cred
ited with having to some extent anticipated the
fact and provided considerable stocks of food in
advance. France began the regulation of the
dietary of the people some months since, while
in England a partial embargo on menu has also
been effective for quite a while. Devotion of the
British to their cause as represented in the field
may now be measured by the willingness with
which they submit to food regulation and the zeal
they put into tilling the soil heretofore set aside
for pleasure.
It is of some local interest to note that the
premier proposes to guarantee the minimum
price of wheat for the year at approximately that
now prevailing in Omaha $1.75 per bushel,
roughly figured. In June, 1914, the Liverpool
price was around 96 cents a bushel. This deter
mination of selling price may eventually have
some influence on the American market.
How Much of a Hang-Over? a
The question of supplemental legislation to
enforce the prohibition amendment to the Ne
braska constitution adopted last fall to be effec
tive next May seems to have resolved itself into
a determination of how much intoxicant the indi
vidual citizen may stow away in advance of that
date for his future use.
Shall the liberty-loving citizen be permitted
to "plant" a quart or a gallon, a case or a barrel,
or as much as he pleases, wholly for his own con
sumption, of course, knowing it will be difficult
if not impossible to replenish the supply with
interstate shipments forbidden by federal law?
There are other phases also to be considered,
among them the eagerly awaited prospect of
"bargain sales" of "wet" goods by purveyors
going out of business, who are now in a (air
way to mark up the "remnants" instead of mark
ing them down. Should the quantity be re
stricted or should the time for its consumption
be limited? Iu a word, what is a reasonable
"hang-over" to ease the transition from the "wet"
era to the "dry" regime?
Haden Proved His Americanism.
Robert Allen Haden, an American missionary
on his way to China, lost hia life when a French
liner sunk in the Mediterranean after being tor
pedoed by an unseen U-boat. This fact may or
may not have weight in determining the issue
between the United States and Germany, but it
has in connection with it a little touch that will
make Americans feel proud of their dead country
man. Mr. Haden had a chance to save his life
along with other first-class passengers, but found
a call to duty in another direction. ' Quite a num
ber of Chinese were on board, and to these the
missionary gave his attention, doing what he could
to secure their safety. So he was drowned, with
many others, but in his death he added some
thing more to the name of American. In his
conduct he exemplified in a high degree the Idea
of the republic, that of unselfish service to human
ity. Philosophy may not support his sacrifice,
but Americans will not question the act which
proved his Americanism.
Box Car Shortage and Famine.
Quite a brisk controversy has sprung up be
tween President Griffin of the Chicago Board of
Trade and Commissioner McChord of the Inter
state Commerce commission as to who is re
sponsible for the box car shortage and the famine
conditions complained of in many interior points.
Charges and counter-charges are hurled back and
forth between , these gentlemen, but little reilef
is afforded the communities affected. Two months
ago when the food and fuel situation reached an
acute atage promises were made by the railroads
that relief would be forthcoming, but practically
the same condition prevails today. General dis
tribution is still disarranged that favor may be
shown to shipments destined for export. This, in
turn, has been interrupted in its flow by develop
ments in the war at sea, and the engorged eastern
terminals are once more jammed so that traffic is
all but suspended. To a nonexpert mind, it appears
that some good might be accomplished if the
railroads were to give little more attention to
local and not so entirely devote their efforts to
facilitating through traffic. Serve America for
a while and let Europe, wait, and the famine phase
of the situation wilt quickly disappear.
Beware the Deadly Fumes.
Two more penniless travelers have paid with
their lives for the privilege of trying to steal a ride
in a car warmed for hauling the precious potato.
Quite a list of these has been accumulated by the
railroads since the charcoal burner was adapted
to keep potatoes from freezing enroute. But
carbon monoxide is indifferent as to persons and
attacks the prosperous automobile owner just as
surely as it does the homeless hobo. It is a
product of combustion, is colorless, odorless,
heavier than air and deadly. To the automobile
owner it is a menace in the closed garage with
the motor running. .Warnings repeatedly have
been given to those who might be exposed to it,
but it is well to repeat the admonition often. If
you own a machine and find it necessary to oper
ate the motor while in the garage, see that a
steady current of air is passed through the build
ing low enough to carry off the fumes; or, better
still, connect the exhaust pipe with the outer air.
Take no chances with carbon monoxide.
Enlarged home rule granted the Filipinos fur
nished fresh proof of native incapacity for self
government. It it said the leading officeholders
set bad examples in their eagerness for official
titles, their insistence oh respect for the- dignity
of the job, and their reach for the emoluments.
Similar tendencies on the mainland frequently
convince the "outs" that the "ins" rattle the pen
dulum of liberty and menace republican institu
tions. The point of view is everything. '
Bishop Arthur L. Williams
"My First Sermon"
" 'Faint, Yet Pursuing, was the
subject. The congregation was
very kind and lenitnt wtlh me."
My first sermon was preached in the town of
Longmont, Colo., where I was confirmed, and
where for six years I had been a railroad man.
After four years' absence at the seminary, I re
turned to Denver, and of) May 18. 1888, in the
cathedral, I was ordained to the diaconate, the
first order of the ministry, and went to Long
mont to visit friends, and to preach my first ser
mon In the dear little church which I had helped
to build.
The church was crowded that Sunday, everyone
in town coming out of curiosity to hear what
their fellow townsman could do in that line. I
shall never forget the day, or the sermon I in
tended to preach, but which I fear did not ma
terialize. I took my text from the Book of
Judges, wherein we are told that Gideon and his
chosen band of men passed over Jordan, "Faint,
yet pursuing." I have never preached on that text
since.
It was all faint, yet pursuing, for me through
the whole sermon. I preached about twelve min
utes, but I do not know to this day just what I
said. I do know what I meant to say, and that
I did not say it; for when I looked down on
that congregation and saw scores of men with
whom I had been associated in business, and with
whom I had been on terms of the most intimate
friendship, my heart failed me. Really, I never
was or have been so frightened as I was on that
occasion. I came through alive, and trust that
I did not preach heresy.
But the congregation was very kind and leni
ent with me, and seemed rather proud of their
old townsman. However, I had a good many
jokes shot at me the next day over the suitability
of the text.
Bishop Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska.
(N-"My Pint 8rraon"tx Rer, George I Peien.)
Ways of Marketing Food
-Literary Dlfaat-
A recent investigation of the parcels post as
a means of getting food products directly from
the farm to the consumer is compared editorially
in Table Talk with a test of transportation by
motor, made by a Chicago packing firm. The
parcel post plan, after exhaustive investigation
by the University of Wisconsin was pronounced
a failure by that institution. The motor trip from
Chicago to New York was apparently not only
successful from the advertisers standpoint, but
also as a practical demonstration. Says the editor
of Table Talk:
"The particular object of this auto demonstra
tion was to show that the packer has a means of
distributing our meats to us, even though the
railways might fail. Strikes, fortunately, come
few and far between; but when they do come this
is a practical demonstration of the packers' ability
to keep meats in circulation. War, should it
come, might be another means of taking our rail
ways out of public service for shipping of food
stuffs. Here, then, the packers have a second line
of defense in the great auto trucks. This partic
ular truck which made the test run carried prod
ucts to thirty-five cities and letters to their re
spective mayors.
"There is much more than appears on the sur
face of this demonstration of the packer's ability
to distribute his products to all his branches,
keeping the means of doing so under his own
management. It shows just how independent
meat consumers can be of strikes and local dis
turbances which hold up usual means of shipping
when the men who have the meat to distribute
can man their own autos and send them out from
their great packing plants to their smaller plants
and from there to the retail shops. It shows, too,
how well equipped our modern meat industry is
to take care of every emergency wtych may arise
to interfere with the business.
"Why, in this connection, can a packer do
successfully what Uncle Sam's parcel post ac
cepting the University of Wisconsin's decision
can not do? Why is it impracticable for the
farmer to sell his products direct to his customers
via the parcel post route? The answer is the
simplest thing one can imagine. To sell his hams
and bacon and other meats, to say nothing of the
rest of his farm-products, the farmer needs
must do what every other individual in busi
ness must do build up his trade and have
hia distributing machinery. He can not mail his
products hit or miss on the chance of the one to
whom he mails them buying them. He must
either advertise in local newspapers, or he must
write direct to other friends and thus create a
demand for his wares. This 'drumming up trade'
is a business in itself. It is the job of the middle
man or retailer a thankless task, if we may judge
from the many attacks made upon the retailer or
middleman in the last few vears. Now the aver
age farmer knows the raising of stock and of
Croduce much better than he knows the retail
usiness. He reads price lists from the side of
the seller, not of the buyer. To keep track of
market fluctuations while he peddled his meats
through the mails would be no small task. He
would have to stand the loss of spoiled goods
which his mail order customers refused to accept.
But why go into further details? Any one can
see just where the plan of sending meats, espe
cially by mail, is not practical."
Hie Jacet Pork
-Minneapolle Journal
The three principal pork bills, it appears, are
dead so far as this congress is concerned, and
thereby not less than a hundred million dollars is
saved to a treasury that is sadly in need of
every dollar that can be saved.
The public buildings bill, with its projects to
cost thirty-eight millions now and much more
later, sleeps somewhat restlessly, but sleeps never
theless, in the keeping of the senate committee
on public buildings. In view of the promise of a
presidential veto, Senator Swanson of Virginia,
the chairman of the committee, makes no move
to disturb its slumbers. The seventy-eight south
em hamlets that expected to be -adorned with
marble monuments for "ostoffices, are doomed
to disappointment.
The flood control bill, which would obligate
the government to spend at least forty-five mil
lions on reclaiming privately owned swamp lands
in the lower Mississippi valley, is on the senaif
calendar. While it may come up for discussion,
the democratic leaders have reluctantly decided
that it cannot be passed, a. d so little time will be
wasted on it.
The rivers and harbors bill, with its forty mil
lions of present appropriations, and its official
sanction to many new projects that would ulti
mately cost no one knows how many more mil
lions, has been amplified in the senate, and is the
most dangerous of the three measures. But the
threat of a filibuster led b- Senator Kenyon and
the rapid approach of March 4, make its passage
scarcely possible.
The senate may accept Senator Kenyon's pro
posal of a bill appropriating about twenty millions
for the really meritorious rroiects. such as those
for improving East river, New York, and Boston'
harbor, but even in that case the net saving on
pork will be above a hundred millions.
Despite the present failure of the pork hunters
to raid the treasury, it should not be forgotten
that each of these three bills would be passed by
both houses, if it could be brought to vote. A
small but courageous minority in congress has
succeeded in blocking them, thanks to the short?
ncss of the session and the pressure of legislative
business.
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Health Hint for the Duy.
In winter, have a lixht weijrht warm
comforter and enough warm but llpht
blankets on your bed and leave the
heat on in the room, If necessary, but
open the windows.
One Year Ago Today In the War.
German drive crushed the French
back within six milea of Verdun for
tress. German emperor and crown prince
in person ured on their troops at Ver
dun. French delivered great bombard
ments in Champagne and the Ar
gonne. Austro-BulKarlan note asked Rou
manla for aasuriineea regarding con
centration on Hulk-ar border.
In Omaha Thirty Yean Ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosewater
grave a dinner to Mme. Pattl at their
residence, 1711 Douslas. Those pres
ent were Mme. Adelina Pattl and her
huaband, M. Nicollni, Miss Neally
Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Rosewater. Mme. Paul took occasion
to present Mrs. Edward Rosewater
with a souvenir in the shape of a
handsome and unique arrow shaped
pin inlaid with rubies and diamonds.
At a card party given by Mr. and
Mrs. C. McKenna on Lake street, B.
F. Baker took the first men's prize
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an Ink stand. The booby prizes a
pack of cards and a tin horse were
given to Mrs. William Latey and
George liassett.
Mr. Brlgham has succeeded Mr.
Wllklns as tenor at the First Congre
gational church and is affording much
pleasure to all who hear him.
Miss Lou Berger of Plattsmouth
has come to spend the winter with
her sister, Mrs. S. R. Johnson, on
Dodge street.
Mrs. C. N. Dietz gave a 8 o'clock tea
at which the following were present:
Mesdames Dixon, Wadlelgh, Lehmer,
Dietz, Miss Colpetzer; Messrs. Bishop,
Drake. Lehmer, George Squires, White
and John Clarke.
Miss Ross is making a great success
with her class in water color on Park
avenue.
Miss Rene Hamilton has been called
to-lalr by the sudden death of her
brother-in-law.
This Day In History.
1772 William H. Crawford, fam
ous Georgia statesman, born in Am
hert county, Virginia. Died in Elbert
county, Georgia, September 16, 1884.
1797 Samuel Lover, the Irish gen
ius who came to America and wrote
some of his best songs here, born
In Dublin. Died on the Isle of Jersey,
July 6, 1868.
1815 Robert Fulton, builder of the
first successful steamboat, died in
New York. Born in Lancaster coun
ty, Pennsylvania, In 1766.
1828 General Jacob Brown, a
Quaker who became general In chief
of the United States army, died in
Washington, D. C. Born In Bucks
county, Pennsylvania, May 9, 1775.
1831 Count von Caprivi,, who be
came German Imperial chancellor
after Bismarck's retirement, born at
Charlpttenburg. Died February 6,
1899.
1848 Louis Philippe of France ab
dicated in favor of his Infant grand
son, the count of Paris.
1867 First parliament of the new
North German confederation opened
at Berlin by the king of Prussia.
1901 King Edward VII of England
visited his sister, the German dowager
empress, at Frledrichsher.
1902 Prince Henry of Prussia, only
brother of the German emperor, was
recelvedby President Roosevelt at the
White House.
1911 The United States senate rat
ified the treaty with Japan.
The Day We Celebrate.
Harry C. Judson. traveling agent for
the Midland Glass and Paint company,
was born February 24, 1873, at Farm
lngton, Me., and was educated In the
University of Minnesota.
Dr. O. S. Hoffman, well known phy
slclon. Is celebrating for the sixtieth
time today. He graduated from Belle
vue in New York, in which city .he
was born.
Urban B. Balcomh'e, the real estate
man, was born at Elgin, 111., February
24, 1852. He was formerly with Reed
Brothers and has also been clerk of
the board of public works.
John Habberton, author of "Helen's
Babies," born In Brooklyn, N. Y., seventy-five
years ago today.
Louis GroBsman, noted Cincinnati
rabbi and Jewish scholar, born in
Vienna, Austria, fifty-four years ago
today.
C. Arthur Pearson, noted English
newspaper and magazine publisher,
born fifty-one years ago today.
George R. Klrkpatrick, socialist
candidate for vice president at the last
election, born at West Lafuyetle, O.,
fifty years ago today.
Dr. Charles E. Miller, president of
Heidelberg university, Tiffin, Ohio,
born near Masslllon, O., fifty years ago
today.
Rear Admiral Joseph E. Craig, U.
S. N.. retired, born at Medina, N. Y.,
seventy-two years ago today.
John H. (Hontis) Wagner, infielder
of the Pittsburgh National league base
ball team, born at Carnegie, Pa., forty
three years ago today.
Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Pittsburgh base hall enthusiasts are
to banquet Honus Wagner tonight on
the occasion of his forty-third birth
day. Governor McCall of Massachusetts
Is to deliver a Washington's birthday
address today at Wesleyan university,
Mlddleton, Conn.
Trinity college, Durham, N. C and
Washington and Lee university are to
entrage in a debate today on the sub
ject of compulsory arbitration of labor
disputes.
The "war service" council of the
National American Women Suffrage
association continues in session In
Washington today and will conclude
tomorrow with a public meeting at
which Dr. Anna Howard Shaw will
be the chief speaker.
Aiming to keep the spirit of "Billy"
Sunday marching on In Massachusetts,
the Federation of Churches of that
state has designated tomorrow for the
observance of "Go to Church Sunday."
Storyette of the Day.
Secretary of War Baker tells a
story of a country youth who was
driving to the country fair with his
sweetheart when they passed a booth
where fresh popcorn was for sale.
"My, Abner, ain't that nice?" said
the girl.
"Ain't what nice?" asked stupid
Abner.
"Why, the popcorn; It smells so
awfully good," replied the girl.
"It does smell kind o' fine," drawled
the youth. "I ll Jest drive a little
closer so you can get a better smell."
Philadelphia Ledger.
LAUGHING GAS.
Succwful Suitor Sir, your daughter hu
pro mined to become my wifa.
Fat i bar Well, don't com to m for sym
pttthy. You might have known omethtn
would happen to you, haniing around hers
five Dlghta a week. New York Tlmea.
Patience Who la she In mourning for?
I'h trice Her husband.
"Isn't It becoming?"
"8 he thtnkn ao. She eaya ehe'i sorry
ehe didn't have an opportunity to wear It
before." Yonkera Statesman.
She The checks you give me are getting
smaller each time. Why Is that?
He Why It's er because of the scarcity
of paper. Puck,
HEAR MR. KABLfc
W nt NE.(,HWS ROM
IM- WHCT SHALL X TX?
MPSMIOi
CHfVWE AWAISSIOM
"How did Jones happen to fall down
stairs V
"Why, his wife said, "Now, Henry, be
careful,' and, as he Is not the man to he
dictated to by any woman, down he went.'
Boston Transcript.
Madge She and her fiance are quar
reling all the time,
Marjorle Yes, Isn't It dreadful! Why
don't they wait until they're married ?
Life.
"Is It true, Mr. Wanders, that you were
onre captured by cannibals ?" .
"Yes, my dear young lady, I was on the
bill of fare for a wetldlng banquet."
"Mercy! How did you escape?"
"Oh, the girl broke the engagement."
Baltimore American.
"Did your huaband use to write you poAtry
before you were married?"
"No; but he used to write me wha.
we both thought was poetry?" Houston
Post
VOICE OF THE GUNS. '
F. h. Stanton In Atlanta Constitution.
Still the loud war-guns
Where no stream but reddened runs,
And the WRlll.,g of the mothers, and the
slaughter of the sons!
And the torn fields tramped, and the hearts!
that bleed and beat
And listen In the darkness for unreturning
feet.
Still the fields of flame,
Where love's an unknown name.
With a world to watch and wonder world
to blush with shame!
Ood'a temples laid In ashes, wolf-hunger at
the door.
While the war-guns drown the pleading
And to heaven sound the guns
And there the life-stream runs;
Will not heaven hear the walling or xne
mothers for the sons?
One day in solemn Judgment, war-kings shall
trembling stand
With blackened souls and blasted 'With
blood on heart and hand!
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L. V. Nicholas
1 Company
are selling stock
in amounts of
1 $100 to $1,000 g
at $100 per
share.
Buy now.
Make money.
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I Don't take chances. If you
need a hot water bag, a fpun-
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I you can have them replaced.
I The rubber goods we sell are
1 all guaranteed, and many are
1 made especially for us and
1 have our name stamped on ?
i them a sort of quality insur- ?
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New Store Soon in Dundea
Our new "Weal-End Pharmacy" at
a 4Sth and Dodge will ba .pan "
in a lew daya.
1 Sherman & McConnell
Drug Co. 1
Four Good Drug Stores. ?
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The Baby Grand for
Your Home
BjmbachBand
4 feet 8 inches.
Will fit in your favorite corner
of your room. No matter how
restricted the space area, this
wonderful little grand piano re
quires no more than an upright.
Renowned artists and musical
conservatories have enthusias
tically commended the remark
able.rich and full tone of this,
beautiful small grand. :
Price $465 and $48s! "
A. HOSPE CO.
Exclusive distributora..
1513-1515 Douflaa Street '.
Omaha, Neb.
Winter Tourist Fares
Via Rock Island Lines
(FROM OMAHA.)
Jacksonville, Fla., and return $54.68
Lake City, Fla., and return ., ..$54.56
Tallahassee, Fla., and return $54.58
St. Augustine, Fla., and return $56.86
Palm Beach, Fla., and return $73.06
Tampa, Fla., and return ,...$66.16
Key West, Fla., and return ...$87.66
Savannah, Ga., and return ....$54.56
Mobile, Ala., and return $44.31
New Orleans, La., and return $44.31
Pensacola, Fla., and return $46.fel
Thomasville, Ga., and return $54.56
Augusta, Ga., and return $52.77
Aiken, S. C., and return $53.67 .
Charleston, S. C, and return $54.56
Columbia, S. C, and return $53.67
Jackson, Miss., and return ..$38.90
Meridian, Miss., and return $38.90
Havana, Cuba, and return, via Key West, or Tampa and
steamer $94.80
Havana, Cuba, and return, via New Orleans and
steamer .$92.18
Jacksonville, Fla., and return, via Washington and rail,
or via Baltimore and steamer; same route both di
rections $74.40
CIRCUIT TOURS
Jacksonville, Fla., and return, via New Orleans In one
direction, direct routes in opposite direction ...$65.56
Jacksonville, Fla., and return, in one direction via direct
rontes; in opposite direction via Washington, D. C,
and rail, or Baltimore and steamer $63.76
Havana, Cuba, and return, one way via New Orleans,
Jacksonville and Key West, or Port Tampa and
steamer; other way via Jacksonville, thence direct
routes $111.80
Havana, Cuba, and return, one way via Washington and
. rail, or Baltimore and steamer to Jacksonville,
thence Key West or Port Tampa and steamer; other
way via Jacksonville, thence (liroct routes $126.80
Ticket on Sale Daily, with Long 'Limit and Very
Liberal Stopovers.
Automatic Block Signals
Finest Modern All-Steel Equipment
Superb Dining Car Service
Chicago-Nebraska Limited at 6:08 P. M., Daily
Tickets, reservations and informa
tion at Rock Island office. Phone,
write or call
J. S. McNALLY, D. P. A.
Fourteenth and Farnam Sts.
Phone Douglas 428.
