Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 24, 1910, Page 35

e —— .~ - A0F BIC IS NEW YORK CITY Some Intererting Imformation Just Given to Public Notice. st Greater v YORK. April e Bee )~That New York + abie city is genara New themsee ves d w very York big ‘t in 2 siatistical turn shows us how It the worfd. {r James G. Cannen ¢ those ‘kind of m 1 also gentleman nes along mpares with the alance of he noted banker who know know w 0 te ra s area in land, 190, Phila- he ares o “s m distance to Roanoke as 3740 miles distance from L paved sirests would reach the Battery to Amarfio, Tex 72; average ann ex—the Va streets— don. The e of om spulat o0, 454, ment of 125,000 the past nine yea v per cent in eight years, showing more rapid growth than Lond Paris or any othe vportant Buropean city New York could be divided into three es the size of Chicago, Philadeiphia and Pirtsburg. Its aggresate popuiation equals Beston, Baitimo Cleveland, Buf- falo, San Franci Cinetnny Detroit, Miwaukee, New Orleans and Washington. Vaiue of foreign commerce in 1909, 31.- 7,968,000, Value of domestic water-borne mmerce nearly $11.809,000,000. Greatest of industrial cities in the United States s New York, showing one-tenth of the nation's manufactured products. tactort in the country, and it has 21 per cent the total capital invested in industries of the land. Ten per cent. or $4,353,700.000, ing power of the worid, is in New York d with London, Paris and Be ¢ty is & leading world money market New York in 198 had 14 per cent of ail money In the United States—$408,000,000. lts bank clearings of the country’s total, being §108,38.73,320. Its Real and personal property valuations in | 18ually a folding screen of goid. With such | 560, § per cent of the United States; & gain for the city of 108 per eent increase of 3 ew York aggregate 57,20,5 of the estimated weaith in ten years, as against an per cent in the national wealth. Munictpul budgets aggregaied in twelve or $07,000,000 mors than the intersst-bearing pubitc debt of the years $L420.433.76, United States. The 1910 New York budget is $163.128,370, and the city’s net bonded debt stands at produce haif of the clothing made of | the printing of the bank- n, this | n 199 were 2 per cent 1909 WOSNNE, aimost 10 pe of the | on’'s total xpenditures for protection of life and property by poiice. militia and firs service 97 squaiied 3.5 or nearly I pe | cont of the total for the countr Birthe alone in 190 B—exceed the al popuiation of twenty staies an = worid York. [Its hosteiries have & alue exceeding $174.000.008. hattan a 5 hotels, providing 53,000 oms for guests, employing 42000 persons. and costing asnually to conduct 855,000,000 JAPAN'S FEAST OF THE DOLL uily Observed Man ne are mr Festival Fait By All Cinsses of the People. add re dosen days wh ) e ar are obse Among t assoetatad a o s 0o 1 A season when the thelr wooden n in evidenee Wealthy homes are tha scenes of m: galety on these celeb ns, and a large collaction of d sometimes of great valy antage on steps espe: will m. The dolls themsel . dresses are exquisite workmans ilated to enchant the o a having mue western obsery pie 10 e roug be wil hase a picture repre: the real thing and thus by the exper of a few sen derive much pleasure But to return to the august assemb ting in state upon the hina dan. center of the uppermost row are man and woman. designed to server with a sort of awe. t | thefr imperial majestie be- ing attired In ceremonial court drese of | ancient days, and the empress similarly | but with the addition of long. flowing To the right and left of the augu: below are court ladies and officials with an orchestra of fiv sicians, each with an instrument in h hand. It will be observed by the initated that the privile ¢ rank are very | ously guarded the arrangement of dolls. It is customary to give a reprasentation | | of historical personages in these remarkable dispiays and according to the capacity of the | purse of the househoider, not one, but sev- eral sets of hina are arranged. The effect Is heightened by & gorgeous background. | a pair. ke the ob- ad skirt: presence and | - | the a setting the display looks truly magnifi- | cent: but the Inevitable thought arises that | the festival has outgrown its simple begin- | ning and tends to be, as all earthly things, | marely a display of luxury and riches Then there are certain ceremonies indis- pensable to the festival—for dolls, no less than gods, must eat, and offerings are made of the rice dumplings They are in the form of parallelograms of Qifferent colors and are piaced on a lacquered tray before the mute but glorfous assembly. W0.88 per capita for municipal government |Thers is also white sake ! tiny bottles, | 713,437,868, Citizens of thve greater city paid n 1907 Tweive hundred churches furnish reil- glous opportunity for New Yorkers, wha aiso read seventy-five newspapers and wit- ness musical opers houses, theaters and halls, which|the Japanese, hina signifies in miniaturs, have a seating capacity of 135,000. hina dori, being the term appiled to chick- While the city needs additional transit|ens, while the hinagata means the minfa- facilities, present surface, elevated and inderground rallroads in 1909 carried 1.714,- 00,000, an average of G trips for avery | chests of drawers, magamochi or large box far greater than in|for clothing, and brazlers. All these small person in the city, London or Paris. It is estimated that thers objects are exact reproductions wre 3,000 automobiles and 1,30 taxicabs in|originals, and the toute ensemblie may be the eity. In fifteen years teiephones have increased the imperial family in ancient day 2400 per cent Today there are B2 in the efty. derground wire. average 1.627.3%8. Daily telephons and themtrical productions |arranged with and hear lectures in more than a hundred | foods and piaced before the odori hina. employing 100000 miles of un- calls | of everything that is | and the whole is set off by bunches of peach blowsoms arranged in vases. The | food and the manner in which it is piaced | | is not without its symbolism. The trays are theftr carefully prepared In | ture representation of all the appurtances | of the hina festival, sueh as cendelabra, of the | considered as a model of the household of In fact, reverence for the !mperial cou is the guiding Influence in the arrangement necessary to | proper representation of the dolls’ festival Postoffice receipts at New York were in|The old customs and etiquette of the court A To prevent dry, thin and falling halr, remove dandruff, allay itch- ing and irritation and promote the prowth and beauty of the hair, frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap, assisted by occasional dress- ings with Cuticura, are usually | are considersd as the very essence of a l | tistic taste, since this court was, and is, | | not only the source of all dignity and power, | but of everything that is beautiful. | And hers can be seen the educational in- | fluance of testival, for the girls of the house and their friends are deeply im- | pressed with ideas of etiquetie and guod manners. and they are filled with admira- tion for. the past. In many things the cus- toms of the people are undergoing radical | | changes today, but such obServances as those connected with the dolls’ testival a likely to preserve in the Japanese some of | the oid traits, and not the least necessary, | the spirit of reverence for the emperor | “ Moreover. the festival !s considered val- | uabla in the practice it makes necessary in the placing of the many doils and furnitu together, so that t will make a harmont: ous picture in form and color, and also for the formalities which have to be practiced { which ave expested to train the youns in the graceful reception of guests and visit- ors. This innocent littie festival therefors san be made to exert great influence. It has aiso another interesting signifi- eance, a pretty idea when It Is fully conm- sidered: the hina festival is not éniy an at- traction to the grown-up. but it is the de- sign to convey a lesson to children. The | dolls are not to Be roughly handled or dis- | figured tn face or body, but the festival is | interpreted as meaning a reereation for the | dells, as they should be allowed out of the | innocent clutches of their little own ers one day in every vear, a5 a sort of reparstion for rough and in- | considerate treatment i the past. Th for one day the dolls are the owner's guests, | | and not the slaves. and the children ars | the bosts.—Japan Magaaine. | LAST OF “AMERIGO” LINE DEAD Man Whe Has Descendant of th Gave | Name to Contineat Passed Away. | ROME, April M —(Special Dispatch to The Bee)—-Americans will doubtiess be in- terested In the fact that the last descend- ant of Amerigo Vespucci, the famous nav- \gator who gave his name to half a world, | has just died at Florence, whers the Ves- | pucct have besn uoted for many gemera- | tions. The descendent was Countess Amerigo Vespueci, sad she had veached the ad- | vanced age of 38 years. The sncfent countess had always taken & koen interest in American affairs and was siways gind to meet Americans, befors feebie health, due Lo advancing years. made | stalted. | ship to many | true THE OMAI IA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL It's not a ques- “our loss--- tion of your gain.” These are an every day affair with us. We always sell at an ave 209, below Omaha prices- Our ex- we make money too. penses are low, that's the for this Sanitary Couch Cot A handsome Sanitar) as to be made into a bed in a ing the day it folds, so as to piece of furniture. A regular Omaha store. | SUCCESS ACOKN GAS i l RANGE — Everyone knows that the Acorn brand of stoves is never surpassed i for superior construction and per- | fect satisfaction. We charge from ’ $22.00 down to $10, according to size. Don’t buy a gas range be- fore seeing the Acorn at these prices. You'll save several dollars | 24. 1910 prices rage of and reason adjustable, so - seconds. Dur- - be an ornamental $4.00 value in any 1¢h few Solid Qak Office Desks 7. We have a special bargain in a Grand Rapids Office Desk with top, drawers at sid\:. pigeon 9XI2 holes, ete., which we will sell thi 9x12 week at $17.50. Ix12 oad. s of Wilton, Bigelow and Body Brussels Rugs 207 Below Omaha Prices Compare Qur Prices For Carpets and Rugs Wi ith Those Charged in Omaha. Brussels Rugs, in beautiful patterns and perfect designs; our price. values at Omaha prices, but we 20% less. Sold here for....... Axminster Rugs of ver only... % HOME FURNITURE (0. What you save in South Omaha $20 saved on $100 purchase and other amounts in same preportion. If you will only stop to figure the amouat we can actually save you om any purchase and you will be dellars Omaiia and country residents are awaking to the facts that rents and expenses for conducting a large furmiture stors in South Omaha are low and the customer receives the bemefit of it all. Wate the prices in this advertisement. u make, we will ha Velvet Rugs, handsome patterns and good v high quality and noted for long wearing—our price Every So. Oma- ha car passes our door. Simply transfer from ! any Omaha car to any South Omaha car and ride just a few minutes longer. Save $2.00 to $15.00 on Refriger- ators $4.75 to $38 for Refrigerator the Same Make as Illustration trade South When it comes to rs we not only sel ! by several dol x. we I ine shown | are built t i the Cumplat ntilating system in pure air constantly slating and food aiways | some Kitchen Cabinets $2.75 to $22.50 CABINETS—As shown in 1 {llustration. Many different | sizes and designs, to it prac- [ tically any spi xitehen it space you have. Our prices | are certainly low on this line, as you know if you have ever priced them in Omaha. You have no idea the number of steps you will save with one of these In your home. Made of cak with dull finish 38.75 41500 & L 75 for this beautiful oak 2 polished pedestal, 24- = inch top—A regular sl7-5° $4 00 value in Omaha. 24th and L Streets South Omaha Among the Women’s Clubs Omaha Woman's Club Celebrates Its Seventeenth Anniversary and Prepares for Another Year of Activity—Departmental Work May Suf- fer Because of Members Withdraw ing on Account of the Expense. MAHA Woman's club the seventeenth ann. fts organization noon with an and program in the Pirst church. In spite of the westher ance was good and the afterncon gether enjoyabie. The club ennual business meeting Monday afterncon when reports of the yvear's work will be made and the new officers will The literaturs department w meet Tuesduy and elect officers for coming year. The current topics depart- ment will elect tts assimant leaders Tuesday, having chosen its other offio last week. The art department held its meeting st Thursday, electing Mrs. H. Hancock, leader; Miss Mary Su: assistant leader; Mrs. A. B ond assistant leader, and r secretary and tre has already arras or next the B be the subject s bave been out department heid its last spring Thursday a elebrated rorsary of ay after- reception the club rooms alto- hold s be in- ear meeting of Miss Bla ternoon Sorenson was re-elected leader; Mre Wagoner, assistant leader; Miss n, second assistant, and Mrs. G. S. Rogers. secretary and treasurer. of with The close organization tory record has been done the ciub, for the most part the w been study, and leaders and members hav borne their share. It is altogether that some expression of gra be made for the work of the depurtment leaders, but in several instances what wis intendad as & courtesy has worked a This has been partic In the Omaha Woman's o several departments purses have b up, in two instances ameun and more or less expensive gifts preser the department leader, and while, department, contributions to su might be easily met by almost any of t members when the practice became g eral and the same compiiment was ex tended to several lemders, it became em barrassing to many members. Th tub now includes eight departments not & few women are members of from two fo six of these. A contribGtion ¢ from 3 certs to §L in emch of these departments more than the majority ean afford and has becoms a burden. Many women have 50 expressed themselves aad, further, have announced their Intention of not Joiu tog the departments next year thal make a peactice of asking this “voluntary” econtributioa. The annual club dues are 3 and the incidentals during the year amount to §L at ledst, and this the women feel i» engugh. Thers are shings thai may be deme for the eaders, they members so heavy teel, without the taxing The Clio club at the home met Wednesday afternoon W. Merrow, 262 The study top! The ciub enjoved the lowing Longfeilow program, w given by the guests of the ciul Sketch of Longfeilo - Mrs. Bryce Crawford. Solo—The Duy is Done was <o Balfe ° Mrs. Ross Svin—a) Remembrance Snowflakes Mrs. Kennedy Solo—Serenade ................eeees Mrs. Larkins. Solo—The Bridge Sdith Hobbs, Piano ates to e Nabraska F ward last week ol for Gir nstitution the visit ourth distriet deration of the The removal of Mrs. Herbert Gates to New York to make her home will m N 088 t0 the local patriotic societ which she has worked sin r return to Omaha about two years ago. As president aska of the Daughters of 1512 Mrs as made a record for that orgaa- attracted actention in r states. ¢t was through her efforts ebraska branch was organiszed she has brought it to a substantial basis with a membership of abos Mrs Gates will continue to direct, though, from Gates zation tk has How Many Wo en Destrey Their Hair? (From the London Saturday best known patronized Review) One of the in London—mu —has the following to say washing of the ad with sc ter or preparsd shampoos hair brittla and causes vior and wplit at the en Any person destring trous hair should uvse a frequently. Mix 4 oune with 4 ot \airdressers by “Frequent P and wa akes the lowe its abundant, ltus- dry shampoo es of root therox ke & tablespoonful of this mixture evenly upon the head then brush the powder thor- oughly through the hatr “Therox and or ounces o keep the Balr lght and fluffy, and beautifully lustrous —it helghtens, but does not change, the patural color of the hair. Therox is the only thing I know of that will produce a rowth of Balr—(Ady.) New York. She went to Washington Fri- o 0 end the annual convention of the onal society to be held there this weei offered The silk flag the local chapter has the high schooi eadets In prize I has come. It is of large size and mounted on a walnut pole with brass trim- mings Century club of South Omaha will hold its last meeting of the spring Tuesday of this week. musical program 11 be given, to which Miss Beuiah Davis, Bar! sage, Mrs. I. P Helgren, Miss Ella Clark, Miss Elizabeth Becker and Mrs. W. C. Hood will contribute. asked to a Club women of the state have bheen to contribute their favorite recipes ook book being compiled by the Woman's club of Aurora, Neb., which will be soid for the benefit of an $3,000 hospital they are building. All contributions from Omaha b women must be left with the leader the household economies department, Mrs, F. J. Bui not later than Monda lard Women's Christian Tem ion will hoid aa day meeting day at the home of Mrs. George 16 Wirt street. Luncheon will be served at noon and the afternoen wi oted to an educational meeting, “The 5% topic. iceting of the Omaha Society Arts will be held mext Thursday Thos. Kimball will give a ecture on “The Chateaux of ports will also be read will continue the study of ren art next year. The “Barbizon School”s and “Impressionism” will be the enief subjects. The first of a series of mothers’ visit ing days was celebrated Friday at Train sch The mothers of the kindergarten pupils were received by Misses. Clars B. Mason, Tinkler and Bouteile. After in- specting the children’s regular work and games, the methers were served with re- shments by the eighth grade girls. | The Woman's auxiliary of St iscopal church will give a musical nest! Tuesday evening. This is one of the series of entertalinments the women have given| during the winter Miss Empily Butt waw the fizst woman| have the privilege of the floor during & working session of the Mississippi leg- | it was aecorded her in order that might explain the meaning of the! juvenile reformatory bill which had just been passed slature. Willlam K. Howell the committee appointed by town chapter of the American Revolution to take charge of the marking of Washington's routs through New Jersey from Princeton to Mrs the Morris- Daughters of the Morristown after the battie of Prineeton. | Stones three feet high and eighteen inches ' | square, suitably marked, are to be set up | lin sach of the towns and villages th Datriot passed through. ‘lu-smuumot ml Paurs | is chairman of | Mass., is to be the first married under-|eral Wickersham, is booked to sail for this grad at Wellesley college. Miss Rob-| country from Japan on April 26. She will inson, who is in her junmior year. has just arrive in this city late next month and will announced her engagement to Arthur W.|reside at the Plaza hotel. She will visit McLean, a Boston lawyer. President Haz- | In Washington and doubtiess will enter- ard and Dean Pendleton of Wellesley have | ain extensively in both eities. granted her a leave of absence to prepare —_— for her coming marriage, with the under- ~Mrs. Clarence Mackay will spend the standing that she shall be allowed to re- summer in Rosiyn. L. L, instead of going turn next September as a member of the [ Europe. [ really wonder if she can be senior class and obtain her degree the foi- | ®mulating the example of her co-worker lowing June. in the cause of suffrage, Mrs. O. H. P Beimont. Mrs. Belmon: several weeks ago Mrs. Mary A. Mason of Great Barr g b e ey o o ton, Mass., whose wiil has just been pro- | bated, left nearly $500.000 to the town The fashionable Long Island resorts are establish and mal becoming centers of acti Woodmere an 1ally alive for Cedarhurst, Hewlott's are this time of y n a hospital Personal Notes from Gotham. of the cottages are open and the Continued trom Page Two renting is going on briskly. The first Sun- | day in May will see, as usual, the steeph to & number of the young blades of New | .pouq meeting of the Rockaway Hunt clul Yori and Philadeiphia and showed languid | ung this s chosen as rather an opening interest in meeting them. day for the season. The colony changes Armstrong Drexel will be best man &t much from summer to winter, for, like two international weddings. They are the Tyyedo, It is the fashion in that part of nuptials of his sister, Miss Maragaretta to| the country to ljve in ome’s own house for Lord Maidstons and the other of Viscount only a few months each year and then remt Acheson to Miss Mildred Carter t to some one eise. It requires quite & o ttle figuring to work out the financial Society women are greatly interested in| advantage of this mode of life, but it has the coming fair of the actors in this been successfully woriked out, judging trom for the benefit of the Actor's fund. I have the numbers who practice It year after not known charity to cre a greater year. There are many changes this year turore, aithough coming fair cannot in smplation. and just what will be be classed as a charity event in any wise. | the come of it all only the eldest ia- Mrs. James Speyer is particularly active habitants would undertake to state. and wiil have charge of a ho Among _ the patronesses in addition to Mrs. Speyer A ncement has besn made by Mr. aad are Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. Robert Mrs. Howard Townsend of the engagemeng Goelet, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. Mrs. William reir daughter, Sophie, to John A. Dix, P. Douglas and Mrs. Francis K. Pendleton to Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix ef and a grandson of Gevernag L Hadfield, & >t Attorney Gen il war fame Don't get discouraged Don't experiment You really can get silk gloves this spring and summer that A7 and wear : uwduthddqm‘.\ for winter. The new sikk gloves are delight ful in texture and fit the hand per- fectly—even better than you thought it possible for a silk glove to fit Look for the name in the wrist. They cost no more. 50c, 75¢, $1.00, $1.50. Double tips, of course, and & Fownes Cuarantee in every pair. =, “It's » Fownes— that's all you seed to know about o slove.” Ac:-ptmm