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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
Series of Sketches and Tales of Canadian
Life by Gilbert Parker
PRATT ON EVOLUTION OF WALL STREET
"IntroductiOn to the TaImud" il n
book that VIII Interest the He
brew Students-February
Magazines Ready.

THE Lane that Had no Turning" by GIL
bert Parker. is a connected series of
sketches and tales Of French Canadian life
including novelette, Of power, furnishing
THE climax OF the series. which Mr. Parker
has been engaged in writing during the
last eight years and has onl;' now COM
nleted. The other stories are characterized
by the charm ana force which one might
expect from the author Of The seats Of the
Mighty" THE Pomp of the Lavilettes"
and 'The Battle of the Strong" This book
contains the very heart and meaning of
Mr.. Parker's observation Of French life and
character-acute in power and incident
and having great beauty and charm Of
treatment. Published by Doubleday, Page
& Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Contract for PerpctuaI Lease.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 27.--The United Rail-
ways and Electric company has signed a
contract for the perpetual lease of the Bal
timore Sparrows Point & Chesapeake rail-
way for forty-three miles of track, which
now assures the United company complete
control OF every suburban line as we'll as
the entire street railway system OF Balti-
more Under the deal the United Railway
company guarantees principal and interest
on an issue of &2,OO0.O0O bonds by the Bay
Shore company, as the new acquisition will
be known.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
POSSIBLY CHINESE BRIBES
Pek'-N Diplomats Worried by Lavish
Presents which Follow Joint
Protest.

PEKIN, Jan. 27-The members OF the
foreign legations are again embarrassed
by lavish gifts from the dowager empress
OF game.
Similar presents were sent at the time Of
the last note of the powers on the indem-
nifty question.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

G.. S. Benawa wishes to announce to his
friends and republican voters of the Ninth
ward that he is a candidate for the nomina-
tlon for councilman.
Z. e. Carter, chief clerk in the Frisco
offices in Omaha for the last two years,
has been appointed contracting freight
agent of the road, with headquarters at
Wichita, Kan. Mr.. Carter takes his new
position February /.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

eign churches and pea-brained parsons,
they deprived us of civil rights and edu-
cation, and now they laugh at Pats ig-
norance." Cahal is patriotic under diff
culties His father, The Desmond, is
strongly attached to the government,
Naneen refuses to believe Ireland can ever
be freed, and Naneen's father frowns on
Cahal's suit because of his reckless de-
fance OF the constabulary. Published by
J. S. Ogilvie Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Only ono Plague Death.

MAzATLAN. Mexico. Jan. 27.-The pub
lie was much encouraged by the announce
ment that only one death took place here
today from the plague and that there were
no deaths at the lazaretto One hundred
persons who have been under observation
were released.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

Searching for Truth is a book in which
no basic truth has been ignored, no con-
vincing argument omitted, no irrefutable
reasoning forgotten, and the entire work
is conceived in a noble spirit of wisdom
and benevolence-of federation and kindness
which proves that the learned and intel
ligent author belongs to that grand and
unselhsh class who love mankind. and who,
to enlighten, instruct and benefit the un-
thinking masses, freely proclaim the alb
solute truth, regardless alike OF the pious
bigot's puerle frown, or the Jealous ia
natic's senseless hate. Published by Peter
Eckler
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
France Relieves Martinique sufferers

PARIS, Jan. 27.-The chamber OF depu-
ties today voted 81. 900 to defray the
expense OF relief work following the vol
canic disaster in Martinique and passed
a law pensioning the widows and orphans
of officials killed
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Tax VIII Remain.

LONDON. Jan. 27.-Replying today to a
delegation of coal exporters who asked for
a hint in regard to the probability of the
retention of the coal tax in the next budget,
the chancellor of the exchequer, Mr..
Richie. said: "Do not speculate on a re-
duction."
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Ak-sar-Ben Board of Governors.

At the meeting of the board of governors
of the knights of Ak-Sar-Ben last night
the new bylaws of the organization were
approved President Fry did not announce
provide for some minor changes and he
could not make the appointments until after
they had been adopted. He announced that
the committees would be appointed next
pvaek
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

RIO JANEIRO, Jan. 27.-Although Bra
zil has ordered troops to the Bolivian
frontier and patrols much of the Amazon
as a result Of the dispute over Acre, no
trouble is probable.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

"A Bunch of Rope Yarn" by stanton II.
King, is a book recently published by Rich
ard G. Badger and contains, among many
other interesting things, the story of how
the author came to leave the sea to accept
his present post of superintendent Of the
Sailors Haven Mission for Seamen Of
Charlestown, Mass Mr.. King, who was for
twelve years before the mast, six in the
merchant service and six in the navy,
knows whereof he writes. and he tells his
stories modestly. clearly and entertain
ingly, everywhere impressing the reader
with their truthfulness. Published by
Richard G. Badger.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

VIENNA, Jan. 2S.-According to the
Wiener zeitung. the emperor, Francis Jo-
seph. has decided, as head of the archducal
house, to deprive the crown princess OF
Saxony of her archducal titles and prerog-
attYes
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
VIII Hold consi.tory in Februar,
New Germ Destroyer.

Or. Kings New Discovery kills consump-
tion and grip germs. Cures coughs, colds
and lung troubles or no pay. soc, 81.
For sale by Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

THE Left Side Man" by Margaret Blake
Robinson, is an interesting story OF Irish
character, life and politics. Oahal Des-
mond is its hero, Naneen Nolan its heroine.
They belong to the upper middle class, and
Naneen is a sensible, we'll balanced young
woman. Cahal, on the other hand, is some
thing OF a visionary and an impulsive,
reckless fellow whose sense OF humor some>
times runs away with him, and whose hot
headed patriotism always does. OF the
hated English he says: They stole our
beautiful language, they murdered our
people. they made US support their for
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

Donelson. who was mistress OF the White
House for Jackson. and others. love
story is thrown up against this political
background, in which a hero and heroine,
together with a rival, are involved in tho
complications Of love. marriage, jealousy,
and happy outcome; the heroine being
first won in marriage by an unworthy rival
OF the nobler man, and then, after an
unhappy married life, awaking to the
higher possibilities Of her nature In an
enduring affection for the man who from
the first loved her. Published by the Fed
eral Book Co.
f. II. Sothern and S. r. Crockett are
two names that stand out from the con-
tents page OF Leslie's Monthly for Febru-
airy. The former with a graceful and in
teresting appreciation OF Joseph Jefferson.
and the latter with the first of a series OF
stories Of adventures in Spain. THE
Crusade of the Doukhobors," the curious
Russian sect who emigrated to Canada,
is described with camera and pen by one
who walked with them. There is a finely
illustrated article on THE Chinaman in
America" and another on the new power
dam across the Hudson.
TIL table OF contents of the February
McClure's is a long and brilliant one. lt
would not be easy to pick from all the
periodicals Of the month 112 pages of bet
ter or more varied reading than one will
find here. OF the new features for 1908
NEST noteworthy is Will II. Lows mag
nifcently illustrated first paper on "A
Century of Painting in America" dealing
with 1.-The Fathers of American Art" The
list begins with smybert and Jonathan
West, and ends with the great Gilbert
Stuart. 1t is delightful reading
Wilshire's Magazine for February has
an international debate on the trust ques
tion by Yves Guyot, the famous French
statesman and economist and the edi-
tor. H. Gaylord Wiltshire; Personal Rec
elections Of Archibald Forbes" by Will
| liam Lodtman and STUDY of Walt Whit
man and John Burroughs" by Joel Ben
tom some cleverly written book reviews
by Julian Hawthorne, and the usual brill
liant array OF editorials and comments on
! the live questions OF the day.
| Country Life in America, for February,
| takes one to California and Florida, and
| to many pursuits Of the outdoor world
during the month. Among the leading
articles, superbly illustrated, Camping
in Florida" is the personal experience q
| the naturalist, A. Radcliffe Dugmore, along
many of the best rivers and lakes. The
Renter in Country Town" is a true story
Of the making OF a home, written by a
successful novelist and "Shelburne
Farms" describes DR.. w. Seward Webb's
seat, ideal country place on Lake
Champlain; while "The Orange in Florida
and California" together with numerous
other articles, shows the profitable side
of delightful horticultural pursuit for
amateur and professional growers.
A large and unusually varied number OF
articles on important subjects appear In
The Worlds Work, for February. BY
much the most striking article Is that on
the United States Navy at Work" by
Lieutenant Commander Albert Gleaves,
illustrated by twenty pages OF remarkable
| photographs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

THE Memoirs of Paul Kruger" told by
himself, is an account of the life Of the
famous ex-president Of the South African
Republic is autobIographical. The earlier
chapters deal with his boyhood and youth
especially with his experiences as a hunter
and soldier They furnish also an ad-
mirable narrative of the great Trek the
foundation of the Transvaal state, and the
difficulties, domestic and foreign, through
which 1t passed. The reader who is not
familiar with the details of South African
history will find In them an excellent sum-
mary Of the information he requires in
order to understand the origin of the late
war. When he comes to the last great and
fateful struggle with England he sets forth
the case OF the South African republic with
great clearness and apparent justice, rely
ing throughout upon documents and events
about which there can be no question.
are OF interest; on the whole, however, he
prefers to base his defense upon facts
which have been published to the world.
This defense is most characteristic in its
simplicity and forcefulness and most ef-
fective, Words are not minced-a spade
10 called a spade, a lie a lie-but the
properties are never violated, the voice
never raised, even In the fercest assaults
upon his arch -enemies, Rhodes Chamber
lain and Milner. The volume fills 450
printed pages and contains two portraits
of the author. Published by the Century
Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

Emerson f. White, A, NJ, LII. D., in
Grammar School Algebra" shows plainly
his master hand. II correlates, arithmetic
and algebra in practical manner, affording
pupils training in the algebra solution OF
such problems as may also be solved by
arithmetical processes. Exercises are given
in the fundamental algebraic processes
Only so much Of algebraic notation is given
as is necessary for the more elementary
operations. and the book may be readily
mastered in the last year of the grammar
school. 1t will be found not only an excel
lent preparation for more advanced work,
but also Of special interest and value to
pupils who do not go beyond the elemen-
tary grades. Published by American Book
company.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

"a Son of Destiny" by Mary C. Francis,
is a story of Andrew Jackson. in which
many prominent people figure, such as
Daniel Webster. Henry Clay, John c. Cal
hount, Lafayette, John Quincy Adams and
others. and of the women. Mrs. Livingston,
wife Of Edward Livingston. and their
daughter, Cora, the belle OF the White
House during Jacksons administration.
Mrs. Eaton, wife of secretary Of war, Mrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Notcs from Army Hcndanartcr..

The above books are for sale by the
Magcath Stationary Co. 1908 Farnam Street
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

Beyond the Requiems," by Louis Alex
ander Robertson, is a small book OF verses
which show the hand Of a man OF literary
attainment. He is the author of The
Dead Calypso and Other Verses" which
is spoken of quite highly by the critics
Published by A. NJ. Robertson, San Fran
cisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

large and unusually varied number OF
articles on important subjects appear In
The Worlds Work for February BY
much the most striking article is that on
the United States Navy at Work" by
Lieutenant Commander Albert Gleaves,
illustrated by twenty pages of remarkable
photographs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

s. S. Pratt is the author OF a book called
THE Work of Wall Street" and has sue
ceeded admirably in presenting with sum
client fullness of detail an entertaining ac-
count of the evolution Of Wall street. CT the
origin, the meaning, the scope and the
operations of the stock market, Of the ma
chinery of the Stock exchange, of the con-
nection between speculation and the banks,
OF the methods of the money aud exchange
markets. of the promotion and organization
of new companies and trusts, of The float
ing and listing of new securities, Of their
hypothecetion for loans, of the bank state
ment Of gold shipments, of the private
bankers and underwriting syndlcates, of
manipulation and corners, and o. ranics and
their prevention. Mr.. Pratt states in his
preface, and his book bears him out, that
he has simply reported facts as they ac-
tually exist and has left others to specu-
late and theorize as to why they are not
something totally different AS a result
his book has a permanent value. Published
by d. Appleton e. Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Alters Fever BELT.

The secretary Of agriculture has issued
important orders modifying the Texas fever
quarantine line Of the states of Califor-
MA, Texas, Tennessee. Georgia, North Car
olina. Virginia and the territory Of Okla
homa. These orders move the line from
the state borders, and adopt the line estab-
lished by the state and territorial authorl-
ties who agreed to cooperate with the de-
partment in the enforcement of the quar-
antine restrictions.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

'The Conquest of Rome" by Matilde
serao, has just appeared in an English
translation. The story tells OF the con-
quest made by Rome over a brilliant young
statesman who goes there from the prov
inces. Some critics find it rather dull, but
this is doubtless due to the fact that It is
to some extent a portrait gallery of living
Italian statesmen and politicians, the
names Of very few Of whom have ever come
to the ears OF readers outside Of Italy. To
anyone who knows italian politics and the
men Of the chamber of deputies the book
is exceedingly interesting. Published by
Harper & Bros.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
MaIor Lawton RetIres.

Major Louis b. Lawton of the judge ad-
vocate generals department was retired
today on account OF disabilities Insured
during the Chinese campaign. He was pro-
NOTED by the president prior to retire.
ment in recognition of his gallant conduct
at Tien Tsin.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

Introduction to the Talmud," by NJ.
Mielzmer Phi. D., D. D., professor Of Tai
mud at the Hebrew Union college. This
book will show the student that what, at
first sight, seems to him hopeless chaos is
the result OF a well-conceived logical sys-
tenn, which once mastered helps him,
greatly to pass through the labyrinth. 1t
is as pleasant as it is instructive TO go
through DR.. Mielziner's book. Step by
step, without the slightest hitch or jump,
he leads the reader from mere elementary
facts to the most intricate form OF Talmud-
ical structure. Published by Funk g. Wag-
nails.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Herran FiIes Credentials.

Mr.. Herran, the Colombian charge, called
at the State department today and filed his
credentials empowering him to take up the
business of the Colombian legation here as
the successor of Senior Concha
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
sheridan Reaches Manila.

Adjutant General Corbin received ca
bic message from General Davis today an
nouncing the arrival Of the transport sher-
idan at Manila today.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

"a Summer Snowflake" by w. d. ELL
wanger, 10 a book of entertaining verses
dedicated to James Whitcomb Riley; the
above volume in its manner and spirit is
often suggestive of the Hoosier poet The
themes are nearly all OF light and airy
nature, one of them being entitled THE
Love Of Harry" of which we quote a char
acterstic stanza
It's very sure If you don't run the other
fellow WILL
And so you want to hurry, and then hurry
harder Still;
If some ones bound to beat you, you can
pass him in wink,
If you but keep a hurry on and never stop
TO think.
Published by Doubleday, Page & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28

The house today nominated Nelson E.
Nelson Of North Dakota to be collector OF
customs for the district OF North and
South Dakota.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Condition of Pnymnster sullivan.
Position on BattIeneld.

The house committee on military affairs
today reported favorably a bill to sppropri-
alto $61 500 for marking the position OF the
regular Infantry, artillery and cavalry on
the Gettysburg battlefield The committee
also ordered a favorable report upon the
Foraker bill to appropriate 5000 900 to mark
the graves of confederate soldiers and sail
ors who died in northern prisons.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Asks COurts-MartiaI Records.

Senator Rawlins today presented a reso-
luton calling on the secretary Of war for
full information concerning courts martial
in the Philippine islands and asking spe-
cihcally for the full records of the courts
in the cases Of General Smith, Major Glenn
and others. The resolution also calls for
Information concerning the investigation
by the Department OF Justice into the re-
ported killing Of Father Augustine by an
American officer
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-28
Position OF Isle of Pines.

Senator Carmack today introduced a res
olution calling upon the president for in
formation as to whether the government
OF Cuba is exercising the right Of sover-
eighty and control over the Isle OF Pines;
whether steps have been taken TO transfer
the island from the United States, and IL
so what steps have been taken to protect
the property Of the United States citizens
on the island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
JINENEZ MEN JUBILANT.
Call Refusal of United States to
Recognise Morales Victory.

The local adherents Of General Carlos Morales
President Of the Dominican provisional government,
recei,,ed shock yesterday when II was announced
rom washington that the State Department would
not recognize Morales. On the other hand. those
Of the Dominican colony who support General Juan
Isidro Umenez morally, at least IN his effort by
means OF & revolution which is now raging 10 de-
pose General Morales rejoiced at the news
The factions make their headquarters at the Hotel
Muro in West Fourteeuth-st-
General Woz Gil who was recently oVerthrown
nv the men who constitute the Morales govern
rnent no longer figures In this outtheygo-in-we-gO
game. It is now being played between General
Morales and General Jimenez
Dr. Manuel Galvan. Minister Of Foreign Affairs
under the GIL government. is a guest at the Hotel
Muro and leads the Jimenez legion. His son.
Manuel de Jinenez Galvan, Consul General OK
Saato Domingo, is a godson Of the fighting gen
eraI and is named for him The leader OF the
Morales forces is Emilio Villalon who came from
his country a few weeks ago, with an appointment
from the provisional government as secretary OF
the local consulate He has the appointment Dut
not the Office.
The prevailing opinion seems 10 be that General
I,nenez will succeed in wrestling the Presidency
from Morales rs is said to be extremely popular.
One OF the Jimenez clique said yesterday after a
conference,
The decision OF the United States is significant 10
II means that the viii or the people the ma
s--rt+,- IF whom want JtmeneZ for PRESIDENT ana
r - +be stare Department refusing 70 recognize
p giCual government as a permanent one VIII
- me Morales followers from trying 70 carry
ne election by force. 1t Is a Jimenez victory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SAYS PANAMA IS QUIET.
Rear admiral Walker Says CoLom-
bia Is HBLuffng."

Rear Admiral John G. Walker. chairman OF the
Panama Canal Commission returned yesterday
from Colon on the Seguranca. He went to Panama
the Mayhower. arriving November 10. He re-
fused to give any details Of what he did there as
he said his mission was government one. He told
Of going over the entire canal and inspecting
the properties OF the canal company, which, he
said. he found in surprisingly good condition. In
Panama. he declared. everything perfectly
quiet confidence had been restored. and the COM
mercial conditions were never in good condition
as at present and the people acting as one
body.
I guess that is only bluff was the comment
Of the rear admiral the story that Colombia had
landed troops the Isle OF Pines. 't is miles of
the coast and I do think that Colombia can
have any idea Of landing troops from there in
Panama That the island should be used as a base
Of supplies for the invasion Of Panama is too pre-
posterous for serious consideration The move has
been made simply for effect, and Colombia would
not dare 10 make good the bluff. even Il she were
planning TO do So Panama itself is one of the
Quietest places I have visited. The United
States marines viii be able to deal without other
help with any situation that may arrive. It is a
pretty big problem THAI those fellows could not
When asked If Panama could hold her own
against her neighbors and the parent republic il
the United States withdrew her men, ne replied:
well able TO take care of themselves, for the de-
pertment or Panama has always furnished the
pick Of the men OF the Colombian Army. AS il is,
do not think Colombia will in any case make an
aggressive move against Panama"
Luis F Corea, the minister from Nicaragua. also
arrived on the Seguranca- He refused to discuss
American republics were seeking each others opin-
ions before recognizing Panama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
GAVE 100000 TO POPE.
Deficit Left By Predecessor Er-
planned at Vatican.

Rome, Dec 22-According to the -Messagero,~
the story that Cardinal Gotti, Project OF the
Propaganda, recently handed 10 the Pope
100000. said TO have been intrusted TO the
Cardinal by Pope Leo XIII, with instructions to
turn 1t over to his successor four months after
his death. originated in the fact that in the
financial investigation following the Pope's
death a deficit Of over 100000 was found
It appeared evident that the only person who
could know where the money had gone was a
certain monsignor living in the Vatican He at
first asserted that he knew nothing Of It, but,
being closely pressed, he one day said 70 the
Pope:
BE patient God will provide for the needs Of
the Holy See"
Soon afterward the rnonsignor appeared with
a friend and said that Pope Leo had intrusted
the money to him. requesting him to return 1T
to his successor four months after his death.
The "Osseryatore Romano" the Vatican or
gan, publishes q semi-official communication
characterizing the story Of the 100000 as alb
surd and declaring that the possible object is TO
insinuate that the Pope is so rich that he does
not need the customary PeteVs Pence offerings