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1HE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1914.
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MARCH CIRCULATION.
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State of Nebranka. County of Douslaa. as.
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should Imvo Tlio Bee mulled to them. AiL
dress will be changed aa otVm as rcquedcif.
It littlo Colombia is wise It will not start
spending that $25,000,000 for a while.
"Ono swallow does not make a summer,"
neither does' one base ball gamo mako a pennant?
Thoro may bo- .no . increase ot crimo in
Omaha, but there is too much ot it, just thj
same.
Like a scream of Joy from an automobile
horn the nntb.rn.clto coal barons announce that
"spring prices nro fully maintained,"
The socrotary of state rules that signatures
to lhltiatixo petitions onco fllod may not be re
moved. When in doubt, don't sign.
Tho brevity and emphasis of the umpire's
rulings shines brightly by contrast with the fed
eral' Judge who used 1,000 words in a base ball
decision.'
Wednesday, April 22, has beoA officially pro
claimed as Arbor day, Nebraska is no longer a
treeless Btate, but It has a lot of treo planting
yet to do.
Secretary Bryan approves .President Wil
son's canal tolls policy, and President Wilson
endorses Secretary Bryan's argumont for repeal.
Honors nro easy.
Speaking of applying tho rule of simplicity
nnd economy, don't overlook the Jall-foedlng
graft, of which our taxpayers are tho victims,
and our democratic reform sheriff Is. the beneficiary.
Louisiana docs not proposo to secede from
, the union, despite the cruel stings ot party
frlendB. But tho nest democratic campaign in
the Pelican state will wear tlio sombre trappings
of a funeral.
Congress persists in flouting tho movement
for tho suppression of unnecessary noises, Tho
presence in Washington of John Llnd, past
mastor of silence, Booms to hnvo stimulated cap
ltol hill to greater vocal activity.
Two weeks since that "pure oloction" was
held in Council Bluffs, and not a word yet from
our democratic reform organ, in whose office
across tho rlvor tho receipts given tho "workers"
who voted "right" woro cashed in at 2,per.
Atnorlcan tourists who have bcon trimmed
by foreign dealers In bogus antiques, paintings
and curios, will derlvo some comfort from tho
report that Kaiser William has been bam
boozled with "planted relics" from the excava
tions of Greece. The crooked reach for money
knows no class distinction.
This paper It not a. atlokler on party platforms.
H agrees with Mr. Bryan that when tho platform la
ambiguous or contradictory Its fulfillment Is not re
quired. World-Herald. ,
In other words, platforms aro to get in on,
not to stand on, Whenovor it is inconveniout
to redeem a platform pledge, Just call .It
blguous" or "contradictory,"
"am-
' Secretary of Commerce Ttedfleld has mada
the startling discovery that Hawaiian sugar
growers and American sugar refiners aro inter
ested In maintaining free canal tolls. Very
likely. But so are tho sugar consumer, but
with this difference whatever tho sugar grow
ers And refiners have to pay out, they collect tht
money back from tho consumers.
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What of the State Banks?
The new federal banking law Includes an
invitation to state banks to join in the federal
reserve system. What are tho state banks go
ing to do about It?
Obviously!, If all tho banks wore to qualify
under tho federal act, the various state banking
systems would eventually bo solt-ellmlnated and
wo would havo throughout tho country a single
uniform system ot banking subject to exclusive
fedoral regulation and jurisdiction. Whether
this would be a good thing or a desirable thing
is decidedly debatable. It might bo favored by
thoso who believe In going tho limit of central
ization In government industry and finance, but
It would be bitterly'' opposed from the states'
rights viewpoint as the greatest step yet pro
posed toward stamping out state lines.
The prospect, however, Is that the state
banks will not bo stampeded into the national
organization by the new federal law unless some
foreseen contingency should nrlsc. Tho latest
Information available is that thus far only
sevonty-three out of a total ot 21,784 state bank
ing institutions have joined tho fedoral systom.
It these banks saw nothing in the old national
banking act sufficient to make them take out
national charters, tho new law holding out, If
anything, fewor inducements, it Is urged, will
be no more powerful to pull them over. In
states like Nebraska, where state banks aro
compelled to contribute to deposit guaranty
funds, tho guaranty law presumably forced into
the national system practically all tho stato
banks -that were wavering between tho two.
Were it not for tho exactions of tho guaranty
fund It is oven possible that some of the na
tional banks might prefer to glvo up tholr char
ters and becomo state banks something they
will not do, however, under existing onerous
conditions.
Taking it altogether, It would seem only
reasonable to expect the new federal banking
law to leave the state banks and tho state bank
ing systems In relatively unchanged positions.
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Snbjects that Are; Timely.
OMAHA, April H.-To the Editor of
The Be: I appreciate very much the
signed editorial In a recent edition ot
The Bee, by H. II. Claiborne, discussing
tho Justice courts, and beg to suggest
that It would probably be a matter of
very general public Interest to have In
your paper two or three simitar "write
ups" on some of the other branches ot
legal procedure and courts, with details
such as very seldom are available to tho
layman, but In which he no doubt never
theless has considerable interest. Of
course, such write ups should be In simple
language, non-technical, brief and to the
point. Therein might be discussed, among
other things, tho different courts and
Jurisdiction of each, exact difference be-,
tween law and equity courts, circum
stances which might correct "delay of
Justice" and dishonesty of attorneys,
etc
' Trusting that you will find It convenient
at some future time to publish some such
articles. . ABVJD W. ANDEW30N.
Wilson's retirement from Princeton
MITCHELL, Neb., April 12.-To tho Edl-
tor of Tho Bee: R. contends "Woodrow
Wilson" was not requested to resign his
office aa president of Princeton, 'while L
contends that he was.
Who la correct; also what reason' for
his resignation? E. A. FEATHER.
Note Resignation from presidency of
Princeton was ttnderod In October, 1910,
Immediately after nomination for gover
nor of New Jersey. No record of any
official request td resign.
Platform Experts.
Secretary Bryan's statement attempting to
reconcilo tho administration's demand for toll
exemption repeal with tho party's national plat
form declarations Is characterized by the inter
esting explanation that, while platform planks
aro binding, they should be considered as only
advisory when thoy refer to International ques
tions. Presumably, It tho administration
neodod just the opposite platform construction
or definition to help it out of Its present embar
rassment, it would be forthcoming.
Tho Baltimore platform specifically demands
free canal tolls for American coastwiso ships.
Tho prosldent olected on that platform, together
with his cablnot premier, who dictated it, aro
now leaving no stone unturned In an otfort to
repeal toll exemption in repudiation of the plat
form. No wonder thoy find it necessary to re
sort to all the plausibility ot rhetoric to excuso
their action.
But, after all, the country Is apt to discount
what both the president and Mr. Bryan may sav
ot platforms and their binding effect. It has
been recalled that soventoon yearn ago tho pres
ident, writing to a magazlno said: "Platforms
will cndln broken powers." Mr. Bryan's tam
ouh dictum that "platform aro binding as much
for what they omit as for what thoy contain." is
still more fresh In tho public mind. On what
can tho arbitrary view now rest that ono plank
in a platform, bocausq it happens to involvo a
torelgn policy, as incidental to a strictly domes
tic subject, Is to be considered "advisory," whllo
tho others art to bo taken literally for what
they say? Any platform plank found to bo clash
ing with tho purpose ot tho administration, oe
tho party in action now or later, may safely bo
put down as merely "advisory."
When Friends Fall Out.
Americans will await with a good deal ot
interest Mother England's attitude on the anti
Japanese uprising in its British Columbia prov
ince. England lost no time in making the most
of our misunderstanding with Japan, provoked
by tho San Francisco school episode and other
Pacific coast complications, it has in tho
meantime become known to tho world as tho
closest friend and ally ot tho Tokio government.
With a similar situation of its own in Van
couver How, where, following a Japanese's mur
der of a white woman, the little brown boys
havo been excluded from tho schools, It remains
to be seen how tho mother country will view It.
Already the Japanese consul at Vancouver has
interposed objections to barring the Japanese
children from the schools. Should the provin
cial authorities refuse to yield and Japan then
anneal to London, what effect would tho highly
nrofitable AnKlo-Japanese financial alliance
have upon tho situation?
This is Uncle Sam's turn to stand , by and
look on, and without showing any partiality or
prejudico, though i possibly some amusoment.
coMritco ro4 ace rlLcj
The first regular meeting or the new elty council
found these members answering the roll call: Ander
son. Bechc!, Ford, Kauffman. Lceder, Thrane, Wood
ruff and Murphy. The mayor's message was re
ceived without reading It.
H K. Baleh and Richard Carrier have been made
assistant cashiers of the Omaha National bank.
The Salvation Aimy Is said to be preparing to
establish quarters in Omaha.
The Concordia society gave a suecrssful concert
and ball at Gemianla hall last evening.
The Omaha Glco club's' last concert of the season
was given at Boyd's with Miss Dora Hennlng as
tha prima donna soprano, whose singing comes In
tor decided uncomplimentary criticism.
William Nightingale has been appointed to succeed
Alec. Black on the police force.
Work on the Farnam street storm water sewer
is progressing slowly, having reached only from the
river to a point between fiUth and Seventh streets
Jue tu jttortage of material-
Omaha w lighted during the month of March
by 301 street lamp.
?h advertising car of Cole's circus Is quite an
attraction at the depot.
Intemperance in Speeoh.
Although during tho tight in which Chair
man Underwood defeated Congressman Hob
son for the. Alabama' senatorial nomination,
Hobson denounced his opponent as the tool ot
the liquor Interests, on the day alter the elec
tion ho wired him:
Accept my congratulations upon your nomination.
Aa the democrats nominee, you can count on my
loyal support In the general election.
Now, In Alabama, where a democratic nora
(nation Is tantamount to election, such a promise
means little. Underwood is as good as elected
senator, as, ot eourao, Hobson knows, for all
that the general election will do will be to ratify
what has already been donet
But Hobson's message raises another more
interesting point. If Underwood be really the
tool ot the liquor interests, how can Hobson, as
the exponent of prohibition, stultify himself by
endorsing and supporting him? Possibly Un
derwood Is not as bad in this regard as he has
been painted, or possibly Hobson did not know
what he was talking about and did not caro,
so long as the heralding of the charge broadcast
promised advantages to him.
It is the way of the world. Often those who
set themselves up as tho monitors of moral
conduct and the preachers ot temperance are
the first to fall Into the evil ot intemperate
speech, which Is one of the very worst forms of
dissipation.
It takes three ballots to elect one ot the
officers ot the Omaha Woman's club, with the
winner even then nosing; In by a scratch. Who
says women are out of their element in politics?
Altogether Ton Inqnlsltlc.
OMAHA, April 13.-T0 the Editor of
The Boe! Why boost about a reduction
In water rates that leaves us still paying
over 23 cents per 1,000 gallons? I was In
Lincoln last week and find they are pay
ing only 15 cents per 1,000 gallons there.
How can our water works management
claim credit so long as water In Omaha
xosta us more than halt again as much
aa in Lincoln? INQUISITOR.
Men of Convictions.
BRADSHAW, Ncb April H.-To the
Editor of The Bee: "What the world is
In most need of today 6f men ot strong
convictions in tho pulpit." The foregoing
was clipped from a religious periodical,
which goes on to .say:
Wo are living In days of unrest, doubt
and skepticism. The spirit of doubt and
unbelief seems to Dervade the verv air we
breathe.
If men of strong convictions are needed
for the pulpit In these- days ot unsettled
conditions. Is It not of equal Importance
that we have men of strong convictions
In our public offices of the county, stato
and nation? This "unsettlement and un
rest" Is not confined to the pulpit alone,
not by any means, but looms up In its
most dangerous forms in our govern
mental affairs. Selfishness, coupled with
the egotistical "I," so to speak, are. also
In the very air we breathe. Partisan
blindness Is contributing Its full share of
agitation and unrest and Is destroying
much good and Is keeping up a constant
war that (a working like the hidden
leaven In the body politic to the destruc
tion of our best form ot government.
Yes men of strong convictions, It they
are established upon correct theories, are
the great need ot the hour in both pulpit
and state. Tho only speech that moves
men to action Is the speech born of con
victions, and the only preaching that
comes with the power that will save men
must be the preaching born of a whole
hearted and assured faith In the eternal
gospel of Christ. Qlvo us men ot honest
and unselfish convictions and both our
pulpit and civil government will bo safe.
Just now the time la opportune for a
discussion along the line we havo mapped
out In the foregoing; when we behold
men with ability and without ability
with proper convictions and In many cases
without either convictions or Judgment,
rukhlng their filings as candidates for
office. What are the sober thinking pub
lic going to do about It, -when they be
hold what havoo the boasted primary Is
about to unload upon them, and what Is
the most strong feature ot the whole
matter Is, every fool aspirant has about
tho same pleas to offer: "My friends are
strongly urging me to do this," when In
ninety-nine cases out of 100 their friends.
If they have any. It- consulted, would
ray, "Save, your filing fee ana go to
tcrk and show yourself worthy of an
office before asking the people to give
you one. Just because you want a nip at
tha publlo crib," This may be a timo of
"unsettlement and unrest," but) It Is also
u time when mom solid thinking Is be
ing done by tha "common herd" than
ever before In the history of cither poli
tics or religion. There Is & vast majority
of'the Just common voter that possess
a very (rood degree ot Intelligence and
with that intelligence a very fine qual
ity of moral conscience, and every Jack
snipe who takes money that ought to be
used In his family and throws it away In
filing tor office, Just so he can say,
"My hat'a in the ring," will find alter
tho ballot has been closed on primary
day that the "hat In the ring" la his sole
and only honor, or reward.
JOHN B. DEV.
Tabloids of Science
K count of the annual rings of a Cali
fornia redwood tree Indicated It had com
menced its career In M0 A. D.
After cleaning brass or copper with salt
and vinegar, rub with olive oil and the
metal will not tarnish for a long time.
When the sick room Is being ventilated,
a screen should be placed In front of the
window to prevent dancer ot a draught.
If the top ot the kerosene lamp be
come loosened, It may often be effect
ually tightened by applying a little melted
alum.
Although many plants close their leave
and flowers at the approach of rain, let-
uc flowers open their widest at such
times. .
When you wash your door panels of
lace or net applique to fit the door
glass, tack them on the door to dry and
they will keep their shape.
It ha been asserted by many eminent
specialists that there Is no doubt that
by the beat ot the puis alone, the sex
and age ot a person could be told.
By the uu ot steet instead ot brass in
rifle cartridges tha German army has
Increased the number of rounds of ammu
nition that a soldier can carry from 1 to
1.
A. French company exposes sawdust In
rotary drums to tho action of sulphurous
add si. producing- an alcohol that has
much greater range of uses than ordinary
wood alcohol.
Fight for Pure Milk
Signed Article by Claude F.
Bonie, City Milk Inspector.
The difficulties In enforcing the milk ordinances
In Omaha have not cjily been diminished, but almost
entirely eliminated, as compared with former condi
tions. First, the great majority of the dairymen four years
ago, when I first assumed supervision of dairy In
spection, seemed to think an Inspector was somo sort
of a demon, so to speak, and that my sole mission
was to Insist on such vast and expensive Improve
ments and equipment that compliance would mean
complete annihilation of the smaller dealer in favor
of larger firms.
It Is a well known fact that such a condition
existed when I first began inspecting dairies and
In addition to this, most of the dnlrymen were men
who had either been In the business for years or
employes and had acquired habits and ways of taking
care of the milk, milking, feeding cows and In a
general way; doing things with aa little labor and
regard for tho public welfare as possible. Of course,
this obstacle had to be removed. How? you ask.
First by assuring the small dealer that he would
receive the same fair treatment as the larger and
more Influential man. This accomplished and their
confidence onco gained, paved the way for a success,
ful milk supply as far as the sanitary conditions
went.
Second, by showing" that with the purchase
of inexpensive equipment In conjunction with an
educational campaign, with proper use of these
utensils and proper handling and storage of the
milk, complaints of sour product ceased almost en
tirely. This one feature alone convinced the dairy
men that I knew whereof I spoke and cemented
tho confidence that they had In me. From then on
it was nn easy matter until I Insisted that clean
cowe, groomed dally during the winter period when
they are housed almost continuously (during this
time a cow cannot keep her sides and nanus ciean
aro essential to a olean milk supply. 1 was called
a maniac; one prominent cHlsen owning a large dairy
farm made sport ot the order to currying cows, in
fact In a published Interview ho stated that he would
have to employ a manicurist to keep the cows' hoofs
clean, and also Install Bhower baths In his dairy
barn so that "Bossy" could have her dally bath.
This statement from a man of his standing made
tho other dairymen disregard the order for a short
period. How to overcome this difficulty without
the use of pollen power (I might add right here that
I am opposed to the use of police power until an
other reasonable means are exhausted) was a puzzle
to me, for a, short time only, for one day I ap
proached one of the larger dairymen and Insisted
that he would have to curry his cows dally. He
thought the Idea Impracticable until I showed him
figures that convinced him that tho grooming of
his cows dally would cause them to give enough
additional milk each day to more than pay the
wages of one man. He Immediately employed an
extra man for this purpose only, and within .ten day
reported to me that It was a success. Difficulties
along these lines were removed without much more
effort as the word of Mr. Blank's success traveled
fast among the dairymen.
Another difficulty that 1 hav endeavored to
overcome Is the section of our ordinances that for
bid the use of a milk bottle or container for any
other purposo than milk or cream. A state law
also provides that all milk containers must bo rinsed
nnd washed immediately upon -emptying. The
hardest part of this section Is to get the evidence to
prosecute offenders. I have ofen encountered In my
rounds bottles and cans that have been used to hold
such articles as coal oil, molasses, vinegar, gasoline.
turpentine and chocolate. Soups have been boiled In
the cans, vegetables of all sorts cooked In cans. Of
course, where I find this sort of condition I try to
ascertain their source, but as yet have not been
able to find a single dealer who would tell me who
the offender was, tor fear of losing patronage. They
will readily consent to tha destruction of the objec
tionable container rather than 'reveal the name of"
tho guilty party. This bad feature is being gradually
overcome, however, by the use of a small label that
Is posted on each bottle or can Instructing those
who have the handling of these containers how to
clean them.
Another difficulty that has been overcome largely
by education, and also with the assistance of the
ever-wlllng newspapers, Is the enforcement ot the
section regarding the tuberculin test of dairy cows,
This section provides that all milk sold must be
pasteurized, or come from cows that are .free from
tuberculosis. To enforce this section police power
had to be invoked and many gallon ot milk de
stroyed and dumped in the sewers. Damage suits
were brought against the city and subsequently dis
missed. After a demonstration at the South Omaha
killing plants that proved beyond & doubt that the
tuberculin test as administered were accurate and
the cows condemned under this test were really
rotten with tuberculosis, the dairymen gave up this
fight. All difficulty in this respect has been re
moved and the test Is held, annually without any
friction whatever. So much for the sanitary end of
milk Inspection.
The difficulties incidental to the enforcing of the
butter-fat standard or' In other words to keep the
milk from being adulterated are' many.
First, the Indifference of somo of our citizens who
continue to patronize unscrupulous dealer, after re
peated warnings from the press. I know of many
Instances when I have been criticised tor arresting
milkman, who have adtnlttedly violated 'the. law
by adding water to the milk. Such criticism to mo
Is like pouring water on a duck's back, but encour
ages the milkman and he takes chances once more
and uses the iron tall cow. Happily, however, our
ordinance provides that upon two convictions within
any twclvo-mbnth, the health commissioner may sus
pend a dairyman's license and order him before the
city council tor hearing. The council is to deter
mine whether the right to sell milk Is to be restored
or not. This section Is soon to be tested If some ot
the offenders persist In selling adulterated milk.
Stilt another serious difficulty Is the fact that i:
per cent of tha milk is sold by middlemen. such as
grocers, butchers and bakers. It naturally follqw
that these dealers who carry milk Just to accomo
date the public) must make a little profit on this
commodity, so the milkman must sell to them for
Ui to i cents leas per quart, than they do at the
consumer's door, What Is the result? In a great
many oases I know ot dairymen who sell milk to
these middlemen during the winter months for less
than they can produce it. Therefore, the dishonest
dairyman uses the pump. My advice to all would be
to buy direct from the wagons and help overcome
this dlflculty. The middleman has no way of know
ing whether this product Is up to standard or not.
Therefore, he cannot be blamed entirely.
In conclusion a little more attention to the reports
as published by the newspapers of this city, an occa
sional warning to your milkman, and a little less
sympathy for the dishonest milkman, will bring you
better milk, more cream and less water. Also
remember that real milk is Just as cheap now, It not
cheaper, In Omaha, than It was ten years ago. At
that time (take not my word for this 'statement, but
ask any milkman) milk was aold from cans with a
quart measure. On pint of wattr and one pint of
milk Is what you were getting for 5 cents. Today
you pay S or 9 cents for a quart of milk. Add one
quart of water from your own faucet (because 1
don't Intend to let the milkman do It) and you will
again have milk at the old price of 4V4 cents per
quart.
By the term dishonest dealer I don't mean to In
sinuate that all dairymen are dishonest far from It,
To the contrary tho unscrupulous dealer la almost
eliminated In these parts, and what few are left are
soon to see the new light.
Nothing Escapes the Movies,
The movie picture film makers of Chicago have
added funerals to their repertoire. For the present
tha film makers will limit work in this line to fu
nerals of mossbacka and tightwads, whose taking off
lightens the gloom In spots.
Nebraska Editors
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Editor Hus ot the Wayne Herald has
changed the dress of his paper from
minion to brevier.
The Franklin County Trlhuno Is the
name of a new paper launched at River
ton last week. Charles C. Qllck Is editor
and manager.
J. S. Jackson, formerly of the Crelgh
ton Liberal, is the editor of tho Inman
leader, a new paper that made Its ap
pearance last week.
Karl I,. Spcnce ot the Franklin News
ha purchased the Upland Eagle. Joseph
A. McOowan will be editor of the paper
under the new management.
V. 3. Dunn, who leased the Oconto
Register plant last fall from Fred
Byrnes, has completed a deal by which
he became owner 'of tho paper last wesk.
The Indies' Aid society of the Metho
dist church at O'Neill edited last week's
edition of the Frontier. One of Editor
Cronln's envious competitors suggests
that he take the bunch on as regular
helpers.
Rev. C. S. Hughes, who has been pro
prietor of the Pender Republican for seven
years, has traded the paper to C. A.
Redding for a farm In Wyoming. Mr.
Redding was formerly a resident of Ne
llght. R. J. Racely will be editor and
manager of the paper under the new
regime.
SMILING REMARKS.
Heck Does your wife always get tho
last word?
Peck-Not always; she talks with other
women. Boston Transcript.
"Are you going to send your congress
man back to Washington?"
"No," replied Farmer Corntossel.
"We've found out that he's such good
company that we've decided to keep nlm
home." Washington Star.
"I often wish I could do something for
my native state."
"Don't worry. Tou have done something
for It I understand you left It when you
were still young.'1 Chicago Record-Herald.
"Now If you'll meet mc at niv office
tonight I'll put you on to a big deal,"
"Borry. old man. but I'm following- a
continued story In tho movies. I must
be there tonight or I'll miss an Important
Installment. " Louisville Courier Journal.
"I understand the women of the coun
try aro going to start a great reform
movement simultaneously next week."
"Good heavens! What Is It?" . ,
"They are going to put on the lid.
Baltimore American.
Husband Did that dress suit case
come? . . .
Wife The one full of dreadful clothes
from the office? Yes: and they came
just in time to give away to the mission
ary society.
Husband (In a sepulchral voice) It be
longed to an Englishman I havo Invited
home to dinner. (Doorbell rings). Life.
Tho leadlrg opinion moldcr, tearing hte
hair: "I can't for the life of mc remem
ber the name ot that latest Mexican
bandit! What In the world Is It"
The smurt office boy: "Say, th' fore
man has got a lot o' slug In old cigar
boxes In do composln' room. I'll Just run
up an' copy n few names from do boxes
for you." Cleveland Plain Dealer.
SIGNS OF SPRING.
K. A. Quest Jn Detroit Free Press.
I caro not for the daffodil,
Nor for the crocus on the lea. ,
Boy, got my clubs! Today I will 1
Do number. one In three.
Out on tho links once more I go, . "V
The cares of office life I've dropped;
Now, clean nnd true bo every blow,
Oh, gosh, 1 topped. tSPJHgpj
Ah Iron shot will make It right.
Although one stroke I've sacrificed;
Boy, keep your eyo upon the flight.
Geo whiz! I sliced.
I've read the book all winter long,
And every trick I understand;
This year I'll play a game that's strong
Confound that sand!
Now for a drive to make the green.
With luck I ought to get a four;
That 1'vo Improved can well be seen.
Bunkered one morel
Well, maybe I can get a five.
Although the ground Is rather soft.
Confound It, boy, you spoiled that drlv
Because you coughed.
Six Is the best that I can do,
That's worse than what I did last fall;
Say, boy, I am not paying you
To lose tne ban.
Now for a putt and then the hole.
I'll havo to be content with eight;
The green's been ruined by a mole!
That putt was straight.
Pack up tho clubs, we'll call lt'off.
No man a decent score can get;
It Is too soon for perfect golf,
The ground's too wet.
SPRING CALLS YOU TO THE VACATION
CITY OF AMERICA
ARNOLD BENNETT said, "I tave a Srim .
. passion for England, but I know, -why France
is the darling of nations."
Likewise you love your home-town, hut when the
spring styles are on parade, you know why New
York is the play-city o America.
The Martinique, in the center o this playground
for grown-ups, welcomes you. The Hotel Mar
tinique offers all that New York can give, at prices
that are sensible and square.
Just let us know the day and hour you will arrive,
and we will save a' pleasant room for you.
OKe HOTEL MARTINIQUE ' '
Welter Chsndler. Jr.. " Th Houi cf Taylor " QN BROADWAY
Minsgtr
NEW YORK CITY 32nd to 33d Stmt
In selecting an office location
keep in mind that the business
center is moving west.
With the Court House, the new hotel, the City Hall, the
Library, the new Masonio building, two theaters and all kinds
of other business all west of 17th Street, there is no question
as to the future.
The Bee Building
offers the best office location in Omaha for the present Sad
tlio future. "When the new Court House plaza is complete it
?rill be a delightful and refreshing outlook.
Here are a few offices we can offer you now:
Three tfine offices, singlo or en suite, on the fourth floor;
north light; 300, 600 or 060 square feet; will arrange partitions
and decorate to suit tenant; water, heat and modern electric
lights free. Prices on application. 1
Largo corner room, fifth floor, with vault and water; also
adjoining rooms en suite if desired; 400 to 800 square feet, aa
needed; north and east windows; 17th Street side of the
building;; newly Tarnished and decorated; can be occupied at
once .40.00, $33.00, $80.00
Fine east side room on sixth floor, with two prlrate offices
and reception room; water, heat and light (tree; 330 square feet;
rery desirable for lawyer, doctor, real estate, etc 930.00
Nice room on beautlfnl court, with Tault, water and prlrate
ofttoe; newly decorated; ready now, at Mfl8.00
Other rooms $10.00 to $60.00
For offices apply to tho Superintendent,
Boom 103, The Bee Building Co.
4-Dalfly Trains to Chicago-4
VIA
CHICAGO
MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL
RAILWAY
LEAVE OMAHA. . 4 . .3:50 A. M., 7;10 A. M., 5:50 P. M., 7:50 P. M.
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Equipment ot these trains has every requisite of pleasure and travel
comfort, including comfortable coaches or chair cars, standard drawing-room
and compartmenUBleepers, unexcelled dining-car service,
library, buffet and observation cars. Tickets and full information at
1317 FARNAM STREET, OMttA, NEB.
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Agents for all steamship lines. Accommodations quickly
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