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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23

In a number of the Sunday schools tho
children are to give instead OF receive
Christmas presents this year. At some
there will be the tree and the candy, but
the children will bring the gifts that will
60 to other children who would otherwise
have little. These things will be distrib-
uted chiefly among the children in tho
gospel missions.
Owing to the failure Of a number Of
women's organizations to resume the sup
port OF some Of the mission classes this
fall the children have become scattered
and will have little except what they re-
eeiye through the Sunday schools. Though
It is well known that these classes almost
double in numbers at this season Of the
year. there are stilt many children who
will not be included and who, for lack Of
means Of reaching them. will receive little.
All Of the department meetings OF the
Woman's club that should have met this
week have been postponed until after the
hrst Of the year. The regular meeting Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance union
will also be omitted, but the Woman's
Christian association will meet as usual on
next Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock in the
Young Mems Christian association rooms.
The Omaha Equality club will hold its reg
ular' meeting on Friday evening In the
audience room OF the public library.
The program has been issued for the
third aInual convention OF the Missouri
FEEDERS on Of Colored Women's ClubA,
which - to convene in 81. Louis on Friday
and Saturday Of this week. Mrs. Susan
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
DREYFUS CASE IS REVIVED
Arrest Of Alleged Safe swindlers Renews
Interest in Famous Captain,
MIXED FINANCES MAY CAUSE TROUBLE
Assertion f. Made that Humberts and
Suspected Spy owed Each other
Much Money and sensations
Are Promised.

PARIS, Dec. 22.-Not since France was
shaker by the Dreyfus case has the coun-
try been so intensely interested as It is
by the developments of the Humbert case.
Some papers assert that the arrest OF the
Madrid fugitiyes is only a prelude to even
more sensational developments, involving
personages in the foremost rank Of polit-
ical, judicial and social AFFAIRS.
The indications are that the Dreyfus
matter will again be dragged before the
public and that there will be a renewal OF
the animosities Of the anti-semitic discus
sion. NJ. Gauthier has taken the initiative
in asserting that the relatives OF Dreyfus
are among the heaviest creditors of the
Humberts, and that this alleged fact ex-
ercised an important influence in the high
est government quarters during the Drey-
fus trial. '"
When the Chamber OF Deputies resumes
the Humbert question probably will become
one Of the chief elements in politics. Al
ready the matter has swayed MINISTRIES
and II caused a recent sensational tumult
in the chamber.
Plans have been formulated for the re-
turn Of the Humbert party to Paris and
a number of the best men in the depart
ment have been detailed to conduct the
prisoners across the frontier. The utmost
precautions will be taken to prevent their
escape and guard against the possibility
of any OF them committing suicide.
A preliminary motion was made this aft
ernoon on behalf OF Nine. Humbert's
daughter, asking for her provisional re-
lease and committal to the custody of her
grandmother, but this motion was re-
fused.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
LEAGUE TO HONOR M'KINLEY
of Martyred Presidept Asked
to Wear Carnations to Conn
His Death.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 22.-The "Carna-
tion League Of America is the name of a
new patriotic order proposed TO the trus-
tees of the National Mckinley Memorial
association. F%
The idea originates with Lewis G. Rey-
nolds Of Dayton, o., who suggests that the
league shall have a creed framed from
some notable words of Mr.. Mckinley. Ev-
cry member Is to carry a carnatiop on
each recurring 18th of September. the an
niversary Of the late president 8 death,
and the league will aim to keep alive in the
hearts OF the people their love ana admira-
tion for the principles and policies he ad-
vocated.
The famous Primros league of Eng
land, the political order formed to honor
the memory Of Lord Beaconsield, sug-
gested the Carnation league to Mr.. Rey-
nolds.
The proposal meets with the hearty CO.
operation of Judge Day, president Of the
national association, Of the treasurer,
Myron T.. Herrick. and Senator n
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
Woman's Work in Club and Charity

are altogether commonplace and prosaic
as Christmas gifts, even to the children OF
the city poor.
In speaking Of the plans at the mission
Miss Magee said yesterday: People have
sent things this year without our having
to go out and solicit everything. and we
will be able to give our boys and girls as
merry a Christmas as any Of the uptown
children will enjoy" The plan Of distribu-
tion is to be different this year, however.
Today and tomorrow everything will be
sorted and the packages made up for the
various children. Everything is to be
wrapped and each bundle will be marked
with the name Of the child for whom it Is
intended. The distribution will be made
on Christmas morning. the girls coming at
9 o'clock and the boys at 10, and Santa
Claus will himself give them out. AS
nearly as possible Miss Magee has tried
to give the children what they most want,
but the donations have been so liberal
this year that there promises to be plenty
for all. About S65 in cash has been con-
tributed. a good part Of IL having been
designated for shoes, as this is at present
the greatest need. One young woman, a
society girl, is largely responsible for this
splendid provision, she having personally
presented the matter to her friends and
last evening reported $3.50 toward the
shoe fund.
On Friday evening the mission children
are TO have a stereoptieon entertainment,
with a program that they themselves will
furnish. There will be recitations and
songs appropriate 10 the season and the
parents are 70 be Invited 70 be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
A Beautiful nookIet.

The Keystone Watch Case company OF
Philadelphia, whose advertisement appears
elsewhere in this issue, is sending out to
applicants an illustrated booklet of "a
pages which is one of the most artistic Of
the year. II exploits the merits Of the
James Boss Stiffened Gold ~Case-relates
its history, explains its construction, tells
how to identify 1t and warns against the
substitution Of a "just as good" A folder
in the hack Of The book illustrates some
Of the patterns in which the case is made.
The unusual quality Of the engraving and
printing in this booklet, the harmony In
it's color scheme" and its artistic ex-
c~ellence throughout, no less .han the quail
ity Of its reading matter. will well repay
those who send for 1t. 1t Is cent free, on
application to the Keystone Watch Case
company. Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
LIQUOR DECISION UPSET
Federal Court ReverseS Judgment Entered
by Iowa Supreme Court.
ADAMS COMPANY DID NOT SELL SPIRITS
Packages Consigned c. o. ID. Become
Property of Purchaser Directly
Selling House Hands Them over
TO Company for Delivery.

KEOKUK, Ia, Dec. 22.-Judge McPher-
son Of the federal court today overruled
the decision of the state supreme court,
which held that the Adams Express COM
pan was carrying on the business Of a
retail liquor dealer when II delivered
liquors ordered outside the state. The fed
eral court decided that rs the express COM
pany was only an agent of the vendors, II
was not engaged in the business of a liquor
dealer.
The packages Of liquor which led to the
charges were sent by a liquor house at
Dallas, ILL.,, to parties at Birmingham, c.
o. d. The government claimed that title
was transferred to the company when 1t
received G. o. D. packages. Judge Nc
Pherson, however, says;
The only question to be considered in the
case Is where and by whom the liquor was
sold. II In Illinois, the court Is without
jurisdiction. IL by the Dallas company I'm
Iowa, then the grand jury has erred In
tanning the defendant in this Indictment.
Did the Adams Express company carry on
the business of liquor dealer In Iowa?
A common carrier may exact carrying
charges In advance, or may waive prepay
ment, in which event II has and retains
a lien on such merchandise for carrying
charges aymen of which by consignee
removes the lien In such case the carrier
has no interest or profit In the transact
ton, other than as q carrier. II receives
no commission 4or the sale of liquor.
Judge Mcpherson holds that title to the
liquors passed from the Dallas company to
the consignees when 1t was deposited In
the express office at Dallas.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
FIRE RECORD.
saloon at Dakota City.

DAKOTA CITY, Neb., Dec. 22.-(Special.)
As the church bells we're calling people
to the houses. of worship last evening
flames burst from the saloon owned and
operated by Sam A. Coates, situated cast
Of the court house square. In a few mo-
ments the entire building was ablaze.
Every effort was then put forth to save the
row of business houses located south and
east OF the burning structure, occupied by
Attorneys M. Warner, l.. A.. Wood and j.
J. McAllister, Barber G. e. Doolittle,
Henry Krumwiede. saloon. and Fred
schriener. hardware. The entire contents
were removed from these buildings, and at
one time 1t seemed the entire rev was
doomed to go. but heroic efforts on the
part of citizens saved them,
A strong northwest wind was blowing,
but the streets furnished plenty of snow
and water to keep the buildings we'll COW
cred. Mr.. Coates was absent at supper
when the FIRE started and is totally igno-
rant of its origin, He estimates his loss
at 1880; insurance $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23

p. Vashon, who is president OF the organiza-
zion, expects that this will be the largest
meeting that has yet been held and will
include the most prominent colore1 women
Of Missouri and visitors from adjoining
states. The session is to last two days and
will be held in the auditorium OF st. Paul's
chapel. II will be opened with prayer by
Rev d. P. Roberts. Mrs. Haydee Camp
bell, chairman of the executive committee.
will deliver the address of welcome to the
delegates, and Mrs. J, Silome Yates OF
Kansas City, president of the National
Association OF Colored Women, will make
the response for the visiting women. Mrs.
NJ. l.. Harrison, state organizer, will read
a paper on How to More Thoroughly Or.
ganiEe for Better Concerted Action" Miss
Anna H. Jones of Kansas City will speak
on How to Advance Moral. Intellectual
and Material Status" "The Anti Cigarette
Movement" will be the subject Of a paper
by Mrs. F. H.. ingalls,; Miss Lavina Carter
will deliver an address on The Importance
OF the Temperance Cause as a Factor In the
Elevation OF womanhoOd," and The Flu
ture OF Our Girls from an Educational
Standpoint will be discussed by Mrs. M.
f. Pitts and Miss Helen Burrell.
Thanks to those who, in addition TO their
own preparation, still hnd time for others,
about $50 children attending and in the
vicinity Of Tenth Street City Mission are
to enjoy a merry Christmas that is to in
elude toys and candy and the sort of things
that children really crave. as well as those
practical things In the way OF clothing
and the like that no matter how neeessc-y,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
BOLIVIAN REBELS BEATEN
RevOIutiOnists Seeking to secede
Suffer Serious Reverse by Cow
eminent Troops.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 92.-senor Jorge E.
Sales, the Bolivian charge d. affaires in
Washington, today received a dispatch an
nouncing that Nicholas Suarez defeated the
revolutionists at Bahia and Nazareth on
the Acre river. The dispatch also said that
Mr.. suarez ia advancing ~triumphantly
toward Port Alonso. The later place is
the Bolivian custom house on the boundary
line between Bolivia and Brazil.
The Acre country Is that portion Of
Bolivia which was granted as a concession
to an Anglo-American syndicate and is rich
in rubber production.
The revolutionists have sought to make
an independent republic OF it with a view,
It Is said, OF ultimately securing annexation
to Brazil.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
MESSAGE CROSSES THE OCEAN
Canadian Sends MarcOnI
Telegram from Ottawa to the
London Times.

ROME, Dec. 22.-King Victor Emmanuel
this morning received a wireless message
from Marconi forwarded from Cape Breton
via Cornwall, and sent a congratulatory re-
ply, a,
, LONDON, Dec. 22.-The second edition Of
the Times today prints the text of a wire
less Marconi message received from the
Canadian government; as follows:
OTTAWA, Dec, 2l.-The government OF
~gratulate the British people on the ac-
Complement BY Marconi of the greatest
feat modern science has yet achieved.
CARTRIGHT, Acting Premier.
The representatives of Marconi say they
have been receiving transatlantic messages
for a week. They add that the messages
to King Edward and others came through
without a hitch and practically instantan-
eously. ... .,
1t is calculated that the company will be
able to handle 1000. words per hour. AS
soon as it is able to get the postofice au-
thorities TO. connect Poldhu with the inland
telegraph the company will commence reg
ular commercial business between Corn
wall and Nova Scotia.
Marconi has expressed mild satisfaction
/ with the results recently obtained, but the
manager here said the inventor was al
ways SO sure he would be able to achieve
his aim that they did not expect him to be
enthusiastic. ~ Dr..
GLACE BAY, N. s., Dec. 22.-To his
wireless message transmitted from Canada
to King Edward VII, Marconi has received
the following reply:
1 have had the honor Of submitting your
telegram to the king and / am commanded
to congratulate you sincerely on the sue
cessful issue of your cndeavors to develope
your most important invention. The king
has been much interested In your expert
ments, as he remembered that the initial
ones were commenced by you on the royal
yacht Osborne in 1895. KNOLLYS,
Private Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER. BUREAU,
OMAHA, Dec. 22.-Oficial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
Iowa state Bar association. died today.
aged IS.
DEATH BY MIRACLE
Missouri Pacinc Train In Kansns Goes
Into Ditch and No one se-
riOusly Hurt.

OTTAWA, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Missouri Pacific
train No. IA, known as the Colorado flyer.
due here at 9 o'clock last night, left tho
track just east OF Rantoul and the whole
train, with the exception Of the sleeper.
turned into the ditch. Nobody was killed
and only six persons slightly injured.
The train had only a few passengers on
board. A track is being built around the
wreck, and 1t is expected that service will
be resumed this afternoon Spreading rails
caused the wreck. The escape OF the
passengers is almost miraculous, as the train
was making about forty miles an hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
DECIDES ON BLUE FACiNGS
Color in Preference to
White.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The special
army board on the new uniform had a
meeting at the War department today and
decided in favor of blue fsclngs for the
uniforms instead Of white facings, as had
been suggested.
The action of the board was based mainly
on the fact that many officers had gone to
the expense OF having their new uniforms
made with the blus facings, and It was
thought that the work had gone too far
to justify a change, simply to crafty a
taste in the matter of color. There is a
strong sentiment in favor Of white faclngs
In the army and the matter will not be
settled until finally passed on by. the Sec
rotary Of war.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
REVENUE AGAIN DECREASES
Internal Collections Fan on Nearly
-Four Million Dollars During
November.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The monthly
statement Of the collections Of internal
revenue shows that the total amount for
November, 1902, was s19, 2S5, 1857. a decrease
as compared with November, 1901, Of $685.
500.
The receipts from the several sources
OF revenue are given as follows:
Spirits, S12, $50, 20s; increase, $69, 1896.
Tobacco, S3.37s, 1872; decrease. 1856. sos.
Fermented liquors, $685. $50; decrease,
1888, 1877. A..
oieomargarine, sea, 1856; decrease, s149,621
Adulterated butter and process or reno
waited butter. $14,517; law not in force in
November, 1901.
Miscellaneous. 1914. sol; decrease. 31,6O2,-
$50.
For the last FIVE months the receipts show
a falling of Of $40, 9O5, 40. as compared
with the corresponding period in 1901.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
Protection for Nations wealth.

In order to obtain better protection for
the nations wealth the Treasury depart
ment has decided to add to its massive
vaults and complicated locks a novel elec-
trio burglar alarm. While the government
is endeavoring to guard the nations wealth
It is very important that we should en-
deavor to protect our health from the in
roads of disease. hen Hostetter's stomach
Bitters is needed. 1t will strengthen the
stomach. purify the blood and cure In
digestion, dyspepsia, constipation, bilious
ness and malaria. Try IL today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
TO BUILD NEW RAILROAD,
Line Two Miles Long to
Connect Spokane with the
Canadian Pacific.

SPOKANE. Wash, Dec. 22.-The spokes-
man-Review will say today:
From sources which admit OF no ques-
tion the spokesman-Review learns that
Senator George Turner and c. G. Corbin
have made arrangements for the construc-
tion OF a road from here to the Canadian
boundary line, in northern Idaho, where
1t will Join the Crows Nest Pass system OF
the Canadian Pacific railroad.
Interest friendly to the Canadian Pacific
will furnish all funds with which to build
the 200 miles OF road. d. c. Corbin will
probably be the president and Senator
Turner will be chief counsel.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
WILL SURVEY SHIP CANAL
Secretary of war Contemplate OPEN
ing Niagara River for Big
Vessels.

BUFFALO. N. Y, Dec. 22.-The compile
ton Of the breakwater from Stony Point
along Buffalo's water front, a distance OF
as miles, was celebrated by a banquet to-
night under the auspices Of the Merchants
exchange.
Representative Burton announced that
the secretary Of war had ordered Major
symonds to make a detailed survey Of ter
ritory embraced in the project to construct
a deep ship canal along the Niagara river
so as to avoid the rapids at the headwaters
Of the stream.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23

ian paper. has taken up the suggestion and
has received enthusiastic support from
many prominent statesmen, as well as from
his own countrymen.
The list includes Senator Hanna, Gov.
ernor Nash OF Ohio, senator Chauncey NJ.
Depew, Governor P~ennypaoker. Governor
Bliss, Senator Hoar, Senator Fairbanks.
Congressman Hick. John wanamaker, Gro
yer Cleveland, w. J. Bryan, Congressman
Burton, Tom L. johnson. Perry s. Heath,
Senator Frye and Carter Harrison.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
CLARK BUYS HARTMAN ROAD
Montana a VIII Close Deal for
Part of Oregon Short
Line.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 22.-Thomas
Ross Clark and Thomas e. Gabbon, re-
spectively second and third vice presidents
Of the San Pedro, Los Angeles G. Salt Lake
railroad, will go to New York, to be pres
ent with w. A. Clark and r. c. Kerens at
a conference with e. II. Hartman.
The meeting has been called for the pur-
pose Of closing the option held by Senator
Clark on the 300 miles of the Oregon Short
Line operated from Salt Lake City south
west toward California. The price has been
put as low as 100000 and as high az
SIP, 900. 600. but part Of the consideration
will, 1t is said. be stocks and bonds. insur-
ing a protective interest to the Hartman
syndicate in the Clark railroad enterprises.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23

United states than that Of The Hague
tribunal.
II President Castro evades payment under
President Roosevelt's award the people Of
the United States. Il Is claimed here. would
with positive pleasure see the allies compel
him to pay up.
The United States is considered here as
emerging from the AFFAIR with all credit.
The Monroe doctrine has been acknowledged
by two Of the greatest powers Of Europe.
President Roosevelt has been accepted as
arbitrator by all the powers concerned, and
the South American states have been per-
suaded by the events that the United States
is the only power between them and Europe.
The only annoying thing to the German
government has been the alleged readiness
OF Americans to suspect Germany Of secret
designs. The reported extraordinary dis
trust Of Germany has been a painful sur
prise to the emperor and the cabinet.
The notes Of Germany and Great Britain
formally inviting President Roosevelt to
act as arbitrator IN the Venezuelan dispute
we're handed TO the United States ambas-
sador here and to the United States charge
In London today.
Declares state of war.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Dec. 2.-om-
Clal announcement ID u1aue mere lnaJ blI
Courtney Knollis, the acting governor, will
issue today a special royal decree declaring
a state of war against Venezuela. This act
is one formally taken with the intention
to legaiise the proclamation Of the block
nde.
The Mirror, In an inspired article, says:
All commercial intercourse between he
two peoples Is interdicted. When hostile
vessels capture a neutral the property on
board Is not affected. A free ship makes
free goods. They may capture the enemys
ships and the enemy's property on board,
all goods therein, whether belonging TO the
enemy or to neutrals, and also neutral
goods found In the enemy's vessels.
The declaration will have the effect Of
legslizing the seizure of Venezuelan war;
ships,
Castro IL Not III.
CARACAS, Dec. 22.-There Is no truth in
the report published In the United States
that President Castro is suffering from a
mysterious illness. The correspondent Of
the Associated Press saw the president to-
day. He is enjoying his usual health.
The blockade is proving prejudicial to
American trade. Fifteen importing houses
in Caracas have stopped placing orders in
the United States.
Boulton G. Co. are the only importers Of
American flour who have declined to in
II is estimated that the food supply in
Caracas will not last much longer than a
fortnight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-23
Half million il Lost.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Fire that started
from an unknown cause tonight in the big
seven-story piano factory of Ernest Cab
Ter & Bros. in East Twenty-second street,
did damage to the extent of nearly $500, 900.
The factory was almost entirely destroyed,
A Waterman was somewhat burned and a
pedestrian was struck by a truck and re-
ceived a fractured skull. This is the third
time the firm has suffered from FIRE.