Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 3, 1916, Page 9

N, < girls take care of these at the busiest/ WORK, FOR CENTRAL Hew Telephone Girl Accurate! Handles 2,000 Electric Ears and Mouths. A MARVEL OF SYSTEM By A. R. GROH. Did you ever wonder how it is that “central” can connect you almost in- stantaneously with any one of the 42,000 telephbnes 1n Omaha? You can easily see that it would be a physical impossibility for each girl to reach each ot the 42,000 num- +bers, Did you ever wonder how she re- members all the numbers that have been changed? There are about 2,000 changes a month in Omaha, I wondered about these things and falks asked me about them, So I pushed my researches and investi- gations for the dissemination of wis- dom into_the field of the telephone. And it gives me pleasure to inform you' that I have solved this mystery. LlQfien closely. That Board Light. The wire from your telephone runs yto the central office and when you take off your receiver, a tiny lam is lighted at “central’s” switchboard, a lamp no bigger than a dime. Under this lamp is a hole as big as a lead encil. “Central” sticks a metal plug in there, The metal is attached to one end of a wire. Another plug is on the other end of this wire, When you tell her the number you want, she sticks the plug at the other end of the wire into a hole under the némber that you ask for. Then she rings. This is the procedure - when the number you ask' for is on the same #exchange as your own number, If you ask for a number on some other exchange -the procedure is somewhat different. Suppose, yours is a Douglas number and you ask for some Webster number. The little lamp lights and the op- erator inserts the plug in the ho?e and asks, “Number, please,” Hearing that you want Webster 5696, for in- stance, she presses a little button marked “Webster exchange” and the operator, there tells her to pit your call on a certain unbusy trunk line leading from the Douglas to the Web- ster exchange. This being done, one of the operators at the Webster exchange connects ybu with your number, as in the first instance. Speed and Intelligence. And all 'this is done so quickly by those intelligent, alert girls and that wonderful maze of wires and plugs and little lights that you get your connection in five or ten seconds. f your phone is taken out, the “holes “bearmg your number on the "various. switchboards are plugged up. Then when:somebody calls for your number, “central” switches the call to other girls ;in the office, whose business it is to keep track of all the ch’}ngcs. here are ‘8,700 numbers on the Douglas :-exchange. -~ About eighty | time of the day. They have fifteen " 'minttes rest out of every two hours. Are there any questions you wish to-ask? s0;-don’t hesitate, I spent an hour at Mr. Yost's telephone plant and so I know nearly every- thing about'if, Union Pacific Has Heaviest Business Ever, Says Stenger “Business is very good and the physical condition of the Union Pa- cific was never better,” was the as- sertion of General Superintendent Stenger, who has returned from an in- spection of the railroad property. He was out thirty days and went over every division, traveling on a special train and taking along superintend- ents and engineers of the several di- visions. The ingpection trip of Mr. Stenger was concluded at St. Joseph, after he had passed over all the lines of the St. Joseph & Grand Island road, one of the subsidiary properties. The banquet at St. Joseph was the ,concluding feature of the trip and was attended by some fifty railroad offi- cials and as many others, business men of the city. General Superintendent Stenger is greatly pleased with the business be- ing done by the Union Pacific at this time, the freight traffic being the heaviest in years. Burp:iarstet Rich Tauls from Homes Burglars took advantage of the ab- cence of the maid from the home of W. L. Blackett, 2850 Fowler avenue, and entering, made way with a con- siderable quantity of silverware. S. C. Johnson's hon.e, 4107 Farnam strect, was entdred by thieves who opened the front'door with a skeleton k nd stole jewelry of much value. The family are qut of the city, and the exact amount of what was taken can- not be ascertained until they return, A. Bolker, 853 South Twenty-first street, reports the theft ©of a child’s bank containing $2.50 and a consid- erable amount of jewelry from his homg. Autoist Hits Boy, . Then Speeds Away A little "boy lying prostrate on Florence boulevard Wednesday night was mute testimony against some cowardly autoist. After medical treatment the lad said he had been hit by an auto whose driver did not stop. C. I. Hansen found the boy in his plight. The little victim couldn’t re- member his name or address at first. But it was finally discovered that he was Cecil Fitch, 11 years old, living at Nineteenth and Miami, He is in- jurgd internally, it is feared. Sheep Business in Belle Fourche. Belle Fourche, S, D., Nov, 2—(Spe- cial.)—The manager of the dipping tanks at the Middle Creek stock pens states he has dipped 23,000 head of sheep so far this season and has or- ders for dipping 20,000 more. It is esti- mated that 150,00 head of sheep have been delivered to the Middle Creek pens during the last two months. ot e oo o o e e oo i o o i o s oo s o s o o o e e o e o e cfn o e e o o e B b e b e bR SRR R R R R R TR E R R T R R R R TR T T T cE T AP E L PR R R R TR TR R R PP T F SRS PSR T T ETT NOTHING T0 DO BUT | Wheat Gomes Back, While Corn Drop Without ly Omaha grain market was, with the exception of corn, decidedly and higher. ceipts were sixty-seven carloads. being sensational, the 91@95¢. (POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.) Kb bbb bbb dddde his Has been in this office in responsible, positions since 1897. large efficiency and ability. e (POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.) ROBERT SMITH For Olerk of District Court Has paid jurors in cash, has paid treasurer mere fees than any predecessor; helped stop jury bribing and election stealing; in- creased efficiency and low- ered expense. FRANK DEWEY For County Clerk Twice elected by majorities, proving THE BEE: strong Wheat was up 1 to 2 S cents and sold at $1.71@1.79. Re- Corn_was 2 cents off, both old and new. Old sold at 98c@$1.00 and new, Receipts were light, there being but sixteen carloads on sale, Oats were twenty-eight carloads. Mike Holds Records. OMAHA, FRIDAY,l NOVEMBER 8, 1918, 14 to %c higher and sold at 50%@51%c, with offerings at Printed When Convenient Is Slogan of Newspaper “Printed Whenever Convenient” is the slogan of “The Listening Post,” Mike Charles of the Princeton eleven Is o |a little six by eight newspaper print- little newspaper published in deis stores, the zone of shell fire is one of the ex-|ed hibits of war trophies now on dis-|editors.” play on the third floor of the Bran- It is an interesting little paper and well edited, made up and of its staff have been killed or wound- ed and that “it has already had three Crowd for Blg Game. It s estimated that more than 70,000 | foot ball enthusiasts will sso the Tad Jonos- aprinter and a genuine strong man. In his|ed by the Canadian troops in the|printed. A note wunderneath the|percy Haughton contcst at New Haven No- fresh year he broke all the strength B = A o 4 A eroy Hnughton contes Tecorda of the university, o o ’m-ncl srope. A copy of this|newspaper explains that six members | vember 26. e - S =, e R SR i — e (POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.) (POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.) (POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.) (POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.) drdrrbobdobobob b bbb o reted ) . _ MIOCHAEL COLARK For Sheriff Foreman for street rail- way company. | Will make a real sheriff with the vig- or, courage and ability to enforce the law, which he pledges himself to do with- out fear or favor, q HENRY O. MURPHY For County Attorney City attorney of South Cmana for three. terms, with no judgments being secured against the eity. Will make a progressive, vigorous, economical and law-enforeing official. BENJ. 8. BAKER ‘‘Ben’”. Baker, as he is commonly known, | is a friend of everybody. He has served two terms as district judge and is qualified in in- tellect, integrity and patriotism for congress. If you want a real representative, not a ‘‘pus- sy-footer,”’ vote for him. W. A, YODER for Supt. of Instruction A thoroughly ; trained school man who has " brought the county’s schools to a high rank. HARRY J. HACKETT In real estate busi- Is a member of Douglas County Pio- neers and is an im- provement club work- er, ness. BERT C. MINER Railroad accountant. Six years chief clerk in treasurer’s office. Good record in last legislature. J. M. MACFARLAND Lawyer. As state senator in 1913, voted for progressive legisla- tion, Private marshal amendment. vote wet or al LOUIS E. ADAMS For Burveyor Mr. Adams has been so capable in his work that he -has no one running against him, We this paée, endorse the republicang and favor, in addition, the following: 1. A constitution revision convention. 2.. Amending the compensation law to increase benefits to workmen, and decrease the rake-off to insurance companies and gorporations. 3. An exclusive salary basis for city and county officials. 4. Feeding prisoners humanely by Douglas county with- out profit to any official, including the sheriff. 5. Consolidation f Benson, Florence and Omaha. 6. A short ballot. JAMES ALLAN Has been deputy U. S. and and ecity councilman. Vote To Maintain Republican Doctrines For Republican Candidates They are experienced, capable, honest. They will run the county’s business efficiently and eco- nomically. They will treat everyone fairly and courteously. HOW TO VOTE At the top of the first column on the ballot you will find two pro- posed amendments to the constitution; one' of these is the prohibitory Vote on these amendments as you pledse. After you have voted on the amendments, no matter whether you dry, then put an X in the REPUBLICAN PARTY CIRCLE, which is the second circle, and then give your ballot to the clerk. Voting'the republican ticket is neither voting for or against pro- hibition. It is doing your share, however, in securing honest, economic- al officials and a government that will treat you fairly and protect you, ways. i3 As Omaha police judge has been fair, clean, hon- est, fearless and efficient. Every man gets a square deal from him, A W WS AT A ) EMMET G. SOLOMON For Treasurer Has been county commis- sioner and county ecomp- trolier and for past 7 years chief deputy city and eoun- ty treasurer, Gives strict attention to business, FRANK V. BEST Frank Best in his first term as commissioner has made a fine record for fearless efficiency, rejecting claims which saved the people of the expericace in the legisla- ture. Legislative Platform J. FRANK BURGESS detective.| On school board 2 terms. Secretary 12 sheriff | years. In 1915 legis- lature. the candidates for the legislature, who are shown on national and state platforms JOHN W. COOPER Has lived in Omaha 24 years and Lapyes broker. knows the needs. county’s ture. #HAS. L. SAUNDERS In real estate busi- ness. Has made a fine record during five terms in the state sen- ate. FRANKLIN A, SHOTWELL Lawyer. - Has been deputy county attor- ney. Is clear-headed, progressive and aggres- sive. legislature. ' JOHN LARSEN Carpenter; 2 terms in city council of South | Omaha and is now in NELS A. LUNDGREN Insurance business. Deputy sheriff 2 years, Spanish war veteran. In last legislature. JOSEPH SHERMAN Coal and feed busi- ness. Is good business man and good citizen, and knows what people want, ROBERT O. DRUESEDOW Stock Has for the people in two terms in the legisla- P. J. TRAINOR Cigar tionery business. South Omaha city c"“"c"‘2|cxcellent record in 1907 |rian and dairy inspee- | terms; county commis- sioner 2 terms; former !mayor of South Omaha. |and able. 7. Legislation to permit Omaha to vote whother it desires to own and operate an electric light plant, and if so, to vote whether it shall be (1) by purchasing the present electric light plant, or (2) by constructing & new plant, or (3) by giving ' the Metropolitan Water Board authority to manufacture and sell electricity in connection with the present water plant. 8. Good roads and a state highway commission 'so that Nebraska may participate in the good roads fund appropriated by congress. i 9. Requiring railroads and corporations under the juris- < diction of the state railway commission to have ati least two pay days per month for laborers and clerks. bond worked and Dentist. in the legislature. and confec- For County Commissioners county $25,000. Has had RIS ETI R For Police Magistrates OHAB. W. FOSTER HARVEY W. REED As_polics judgs for South Omaha has aceu- rately accounted for fees and firmly and impartial- ly administered justice. HARRY A. FOBTER Introduced several important bills|board. Deputy sheriff during his two terms |2 years. Made good in JAMES WALSH Retired farmer. Made legislature. Intelligent | tor. % & Real estate, loans and in- surance businoss. Has been city councilman and was county assessor from 1908 to 1913. he's the man for thegjob. i« T T Has shown that ':'l femrzm - A, O, HART “‘Gus” Hart has twice been elected county com- missioner, and his record in helping run the coun- ty's business in a practi- cal, commonsense Way justifies his re-election. Is ‘a fruit grower near | Benson. B o s e SAM G. HOFF Employee of park 1913 legislature. DR. G R. YOUNG Was city veterina- Is now assistant state veterinarian, ;