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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 1914)
tf passed It would at least have made it possible to put people in Jail for buying or selling human flesh. At all events it was passed, in due time, by the Philippine Commission with slight amendments. Meanwhile the Philippine Assembly had come Into existence, the Philippine Commission had ceased to be the sole legislative body of the Islands, and unexpected trouble arose. To the utter amazement of myself, at least, that body not only refused to pass It but refused even to give It serious consideration. I made a brief statement of fact, relative to our failure to get legisla tion, in my annual report for 1912, and added the recommendation that Congress be appealed to If the As sembly failed to act. When this had once more occurred I prepared and published an official document in which I specifically charged the ex istence of slavery and peonage In the Philippine Islands, citing numerous specific cases of each, and urged that the facts bo brought to tho attention of Congress and that an appeal be made for Congressional action. The Philippine Commission then passed a resolution asking the Governor-General to recommend to tho Secretary of War that Congress be requested to enact the necessary legislation. The list of cases of slavery and peonage which I have published is a sample list, not an exhaustive one. I am prepared to furnish evidence of many more. At this writing tho Philippine As sembly Is doing some hurried legisla tion in the matter, but unless the long arm of Uncle Sam Is vigorously exer cised slavery and peonage will con' tinue to flourish In the Philippines as it has in the past and as they do today. Till daoartmantla a flanaral Kathanra af Idaaa for Mr raajL ara. Naarlr avarr ana baa work ad out or bappanad uoan a battar war ai ooinw aomauilntf Ulan uiaoauai war aoma naw wnnaia. If rail kaow any now wrinkla. tira othara tba adrantaca of ft. and a Uta aajma tiaaa bonaftt rouraalf . Ona Hollar will b paid far aacb naw wrinkla aceaptad. Unuaad maauacripla will ha daatrevadunlaaattoataa'alaancloaad forraturn. AddraaaNKW W KINK LB BUKKAU. Koam IH) Fifth Aransa Dalldioc. Naw Van. N y. To clean white feathers of any description at home at an exceedingly small cost, take gasoline and plaster of Paris and mix the two together to the consistency of whipped cream. Dip tne leathers in this mixture, squeez ing and pressing them; then hang in the open air for a thorough drying until all of the gasoline has evap orated. Be sure not to handle until perfectly dry. Then shake well, and the result will be a beautifully clean and fluffy feather. White wings can also be treated in this manner. Of course, great caution should be taken not to use gasoline in a room where there is a fire of any kind. Nor should it be used where there is a draft, as the friction of rubbing will oftentimes cause it to- ignite. M. C, Providence, R. I. A good substitute for a cedar chest Is to line a trunk or box with clean newspapers. Gather together many cigar boxes, separate the little boards and take the nails out. Place a layer of these small boards over a layer of paper and pack In the clothes. Then place another layer of newspapers and another layer of tho little boards. The cigar boxes are made of cedar and re tain the odor of the tobacco and tho smell of printer's Ink Is not agreeable to moths. W. C. P., Fargo, N. D. At each end of the kitchen table, put a row of large brass cup hooks. From these hang egg-beater, salad fork, and spoon, potato masher, small strainer, kitchen scissors, brush for greasing pans, measuring cup, enamel mixing spoon, etc. Raise the table by placing blocks under the legs to a proper height and work In the kitchen will be a pleasure. J. F. H., Roxbury, Mass. "Why do you buy it by the box? " "Why not? It's only 85 cents for twenty 5 cent packages. Clean, pure, healthful WRIGLEYStw fiM rTtT- - mw mm tm mm imm is the only gum I buy anyway!" "It's the only one I like. It's real springy chicle it brightens my teeth, stimulates saliva and aids digestion. Then it's full of real mint leaf juice with no aftertaste. Be SURE it's Wrigley's99 km turn CAUTION! Fakirs and candy depart' ments of some 5 and 10 cent stores nre offprint rank imitations wraDDed to look likeRenuineWRIGLEY'S. Refuse them I Be SURE it's WRIGLEY'S. When washing shaped pieces like collars and cuffs, a good Idea Is to placo them on the Ironing board before wetting and draw the outline with a lead pencil. Then spread on the board in the same place, when ready to press, and the pencil marks will be a guide for the original shape. J. A. S., El Monte, Cal. A piece of wax paper placed under the centerpiece on a polished table will prevent the linen from adhering to the table in hot weather, as well as prevent a stain from cold water or an overfilled vase or rose bowl. M. C, Providence, R. I. A small piece of leather sewed firm ly on overcoats makes a hanger that will practically outwear the coat. Tho leather should have the surface aide turned to prevent the collar from soil ing. A. B., N. Y. C. Amateur Philology yo hold down successfully the Job of 1 Vice-President of tho United States, one does not have to bo up on Oriental languages. So the Honorable Thomas R. Marshull never hesitates to tell this on himself. It was at a reception in Indianapolis, which took place when tho Bulgarian army was driving the Turks out of Thrace. Tho battle of Kirk Kellsseh had just been fought. "Odd name that Kirk Kellsseh," said tho Vice-President, then Governor of Indiana. "It means 'Forty Churches or rather, mosques. Now, isn't it queer that the world 'kirk,' which, as wo all know, stands for 'church' In the Scotch vernacular, and which appears In Ger man and other languages of Northern Europe, should havo precisely the same meaning in Turkish. It makes us wonder whether all tongues may not have had a common source, and it that is so it would probably bo found that that source was In tho East." There was murmured applause from every one except an unobtrusive little professor, who had been hovering near tho group. "Pardon me, Governor," he piped up, "but your conclusions, while Interest ing might be called or, a little mis leading. It Is perfectly true that 'Kirk Kellsseh' Is tho Turkish for 'Forty Churches.' Dut it is the word 'Kells seh' that means a place of worship, while 'Kirk' means 'forty.'." And tho professor was right. Those who Ignore Advrrtlaenirnls fall abort of llirlr opportunltlr.