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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

Sir WilfTtd Lawson, who recently won a
hereesy contested parliamentary election on
his old platform of temperance, is known
as England's grand old man of temper
Snce-" He is 70 years old and devoted forty
years of his life to the championship of
temperance. Sir Wilfrid has been promi-
nent In every parliamentary crisis for a
quarter of a century, and II is said that
there Is little doubt that had he not identi-
fed himself with the cause of temperance
he would have been many times a minister.
As IL Is he has never been a member of a
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

II VII z % NhR aAAa AAA ANg @Neg
I'm the perspective Of the past, the
spirit of Memorial day seems to
N&4 expand and the event to take on,
II possible. a higher and holier significance.
That "A grateful nation remembers it's
dead" has never been challenged, but the
tribute paid by memory Is becoming more
marked and more substantial each year.
1t is not alone the veterans who fought in
that bloody struggle that this union might
be saved. nor the school children, who now
take advantage OF the day to lay a wreath
on the grave of someone who fell In the
struggle. Since the day was first observed
many thousands of the soldiers of the
Grand Army have answered the last roll
call, but their places in the ranks that
march ON Decoration day nave been filed
by younger men. Men who were babies
when the civil war waged are now fathers
of other children who have learned from
sire and grandsire the story of that dread
ful conflict, and who have also learned the
lesson of patriotism that Is conveyed by the
fiower-strewn graves. As the first marchers
went to the cemetery I'm that faraway day
in 1867, their hearts were still bitter with
the rancor Of war and they still felt the
heavy sorrow of personal loss. But time
has softened the sorrow and wiped out the
rancor, and the veterans who will visit the
graves this year will know no other senti-
ment than that they there renew their
fidelity to the glorious union Of states;
while the younger men will be minated
by motives no less high In which there is
no 'tinge OF partisanship. 1t is thus that
the spirit OF Memorial day has taken upon
itself a broader scope and become Of a
nobler purpose. And with the graves Of
those who fought for the union are now
the graves of those whose lives went out
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

and then there came a big jack pot. One
of the players told me about It a~fterward.
ct opened the pot and they all stayed
he said. There was some raising done be-
fore the draw, which did not scare anybody
out, and the betting began. We put up
about all the money we had and then there
was a show down.
1.-The dealer had a king full on aces.
The man on his left showed three aces and
a pair of kings. The other players. both
OF whom looked ~resolute and determined.
held four kings and four aces. respectively
'The other man who was telling me about
the game stopped there" continued Mir.
6heedy, land 1 asked him What did you
hold?'
"MeG' he queried Me9 oh, I was the
coroner and 1 held four inquests.'"
Senator Plat of New York was ilustrat-
ing how complicated certain explanations
become. when he told this story:
There Was a ola fellow IN COuneetAcuk
who undertook to repair his clock. When
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

One of the most recent and important
additions to Omaha's long list of "scoOt
wagons is the beautiful machine which
Mr.. Brandeis drives. 1t is the largest and
handsOmest yet seen on the local boule-
ward. Mr.. Brandeis has been an enthu-
siastic chauffeur since his return from
Europe some time ago, and is putting into
daily use some of the things he learned
on the other side about the management
of automobiles. He gets an immense
amount Of pleasure out of his road riding,
and devotes himself almost exclusively
to country trips. On the occasion of the
recent visit of Weber and Field and their
all-star stock company to Omaha, the
principals were the guests of Mr.. Brandeis
on a ride around Omaha and the out
skirts. h photograph from which the
picture in this number was made was
taken in Hanscom park.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

want to get some particulars about ths
fire."
"Ah, g'wan. get out of here!' he growled.
You can read all about 1t in the papers
tomorrow"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

-
The London Spectator has this to say of
NJ. LOubet: 1.-The French president Is. we
fancy. essentially a grave and respectable
lawyer, with n "reminiscences of the farm
stead from which he sprang still visible in
his character; without genius. but a man
Of acumen and of sterling worth. He has
done nothing great, but under him no one
expects disorder. and II he has not picked
out frstrate administrators as ministers he
has chosen men capable of the most solid
work The French see their innermost
preference embodied in the president. and
even when 1t rains epigrams in Paris they
pay him every reverence, crowd to hear his
plain and direct, though brief. speeches and
strive in every village he passes to display
some evidence of good will"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

give an easy conscience as the prime
factor. In addition, 1 have always been
very temperate In my habits. though as to
alcoholic drinks never a total abstainer.
MY life has not been a particularly
eventful one, and all OF IL has been passed
in the city of Lewiston, my native town,
which at the time Of my birth was in
Massachusetts,, Maine not being accorded
statehood until 1879. Ny people on the
paternal side were French. being OF the
exiled Huguenots. and my family on both
sides were the earliest settlers at Lewiston.
i never cared for politics. but in 1878 II
seemed to be the general wish that I
should make the race for governor, and
/ was elected to that once as a demo-
crat. My democracy dated from boyish
admiration Of Andrew Jackson. whose
memory 1 still love and whom j yet re-
gard as the creates Of all our presidents."
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia Is very
fond of n joke and in spite of his multi
farious duties finds time for many amusing
Quips. When Bishop Spalding of Peoria
visited the archbishop some time ago II
was arrange that the western man should
be entertained by - lady prominent In So
cial and charitable affairs. The archbishop
wrote him. giving somo details regarding
his prospective hostess. and ended his letter
thus: The lady who has all these virtuea
treats her husband like a brute. p. s.
She is very fond Of brutes. being an OniceF
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

cabinet. He has fought with and against
Disraeli, PaImerston, Bright and Gladstone.
Conan Doyle was once asked why he
didn't establish a detective agency and em-
ploy Sherlock Holmes tactics In conducting
the business. For the very good reason"
he replied, "that all the knots Sherlock
Holmes united were of my own tying. I
should fail IL 1 undertook to unravel other
peoples entanglements. I believe that on
one occasion 1 could have done so, though.
1 was in a tailor shop when a rather unat-
tractive man was selecting a pair of trou-
sers. He fatty objected to striped goods,
and I got the idea that he was an ex-con-
vict. To satisfy myself I visited one or two
prisons, and sure enough found the mans
picture in the rogues' gallery. Doubtless
he had had enough of striped wearing APP
parel-"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

YORK woman, looking into
the subway excavation where
work is suspended on account of
the strike of the Italian laborers,
nNclaIrnnn In Ncrnfinn. aTNNhnA In.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

A collection Of scrap books com
&AA piled by the comedian with great
ND care. They did not contain press
clippings, either. Mr.. Robson was a
radical free thinker and he neglected
no opportunity to point out what
he considered the unworthiness Of
the clergy. He cut out all ths re-
ports of their Tnisdeeds that appeared In
the newspapers. and for a number of years
he added these clippings assiduously to his
collection. The scrap books increased 50
much In bulk at last that ne was compelled
10 give up the task. But he was always
proud OF the monument that he had raised
to his opinions.
hin of a man who voted for andrew
jackson for president of the United States
who still felt young enough to offer for
enlistment when the Spanish war came
on, and who, though past his ninetieth
birthday, is stiil hale in body and as alert
mentally as ever. This wonderful man is
DIR. A. Garcelon, of Lewiston. Me-, former
governor OF the Pine Tree state, reports
the Washington Post.
Eyes, 1 reached the ninety-mlle stone,''
said the good doctor, who is tall and with
a fine, intellectual face, while attending
the medical convention in New Orleans
hast week. I have often been asked the
secret of my longevity, and nearly always
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

A naval oficer who is visiting friends in
this city was enjoying an after-dinner cigar
the other evening with his host when the
latter remarked or the proverbfal neatness
Of men who follow the sea" The officers
reply rather started his friend "Yes, we're
too blank neat" he said. tom, I'd give
three months pay for a chance to get az
muddy as I used to In my boyhood days.
There's never a speck of dust on hoard a
war vessel and the shininess of it all posi-
lively makes me hungry occasionally for q
stroll down one OF the muddy streets for
which your city is famous"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

Mr.. Joel Stebbins of Omaha recently re-
ceived from the University of California
the degree of doctor Of philosophy. Mr..
Stebbins' special work is in astronomy, the
study of which he began at the age of Is,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
Episodes and Incidents i'm the Lives of Noted People

NE OF the valued possessions of
the late Stuart Robson was a
collection of scrap books com
piled by the comedian with great
care. They did not contain press
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

Of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
Pen and Picture Pointers

8 THE aus which called It into
being get farther and farther away
in the perspective OF the past, the
spirit of Memorial day seems to
expand and the event to take on,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22

And every form of PRIVATE DISEAeE, Rexiial Weakness, etc.. etc, are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 An condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 free on application.
 with all modern surgical. electrical, x ray. violet ray galvan faradic battery, electric static machine. arc light cabi- nets and other modern electro and me- rhanical therapeutic devices for aiding us in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser; pr. Dozier is ,ndorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation pr. o. T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes flo those needing his services
 Masonic Guide: pr. Dozier comes from n family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in ths most successful manner.
 Awe-Herald: His long record and an. proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices. First avenue and Twenty -frsl street. Birmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
CONCERT AT WOODLAND.
Miss Annie Glenn Thompson Gives a
 Delightful Entertainment.

Miss Annie Glenn Thompson gave'a de- lightful concert last night at Woods hall in Woodlawn after which the younger set remained and enjoyed a dance.
 The following was the programme:
 Orchestra, selections; song, Home Dearie, Home (Molloy), Mir John Gaudin; tennis song, Could You Be True to Eyes of Blue''-Mr. Robert McAdams and Miss Carrie Thompson; piano solo, Sonata" (Mozart), Miss Annie G. Thomp- son; song "the Bathing Lesson" NarD, Miss Carrie Thompson; orchestra selec- tion; recitation, "The Bobolink," Miss Jessie Herring; song, "If But Knew (PratO, MT Robert McAdams; song, Susie, My Susie-Ue" (Hoffman), Miss Carrie Thompson; song selection, MT Frank Singleton; orchestra selection: Japanese Girls song, My Little Japan eesee" (IIoffman), Miss Eugenia Wheeler and Miss Carrie Thompson; orchestra selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
ROOSEVELT IS IN
 PORTLAND, ORE,
Takes Drive in Carriage and is
 Loudly Cheered
CHINESE IN THE PARADE
Chief Executive Will Cross the coIum- bia River on a Ferry This Morn ina-Lays Corner
 Stone.

Portland Ore, May 21.-Presldent Roosevelt visited Salem. Ore, this morn ing and arrived in Portland this evening the bridge spanning the Willamette river l at Portland, a salute of tWenty-one guns was fired by a battery from the Oregon | National Guard, stationed on the elevation across the river from the union station. A 1 few minutes later the train entered the station amid the cheering of an immense crowd, the din of steam whistles and the playing of bands.
 committee, headed by United States Senator John H. Mitchell, escorted the President to a carriage and a drive about the city was taken.
 In the carriage with the President were Secretary Loeb, Governor Chamberlain and Mayor Williams, who was a cabinet officer when the President was a boy
 The parade was headed by platoon of police. Then came battalion of the Spanish-American war veterans. The Eighth battery, United States artillery from Vancouver barracks, acted as a mounted. escort. Following the Presi- otnL carriage came large number of citizens in carriages, the Seventeenth in- l fantry from Vancouver barracks, the Third regiment, Oregon National Guard and cadets from several military schools from various parts of Oregon. A section or the parade that attracted great atten- tion was the great human flag composed of 400 school girls. A military company or fifty Ameriean-born Chinese under command of Reid Back. Jr., brought up the rear of the procession.
 Suspended across Sixth street was large flag, the first American flag hoisted on the walls of Manila, to mark the end of the Spanish rule In the Philippines When the Presidents carriage passed un- der the flag he and the other occupants took off their hats.
 When the President reached the City park, 25,000 persons had assembled to see the laying of the cornerstone of the Lewis and Clark monument. Mayor VII Hams delivered the address of welcome to which the President responded briefly.
 He then laid the cornerstone of the monument. After the exercises at the park the President was driven to the Hotel Portland, where he rested until he went to banquet given In his honor by the citizens of Portland
 Tomorrow the President will cross the Columbia by ferry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
ELKs' HOME DEDICATED.
Among the Speakers Were Some of the
 Nations Distinguished Men.

Roanoke. Va. May ni.-The Ell5s' na- tionaI home at Bedford City. Va, was dedicated today in the presence Of fully 5000 people. who came from all sections of the country. The speakers of the occasion included some of the most dis tinguished men in the order, among them being Governor Andrew Jackson Mon- tague of Virginia, United States Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia, Frederick Ward. the trasedian, George P. Cronk. exalted ruler of Omaha and Joseph T. Planning of Indianapolis. The oration of the day was by Meade D. Detwiller of Harrisburg. Pa. After the dedication ex- ercises, $500 people were regaled at an old Virginia barbecue.
 The home. which Is now open for the aged and indigent Ellks of the United States. win accommodate 250 guests. The Ella have spent about $4o,Ooo in renovating and furnishing the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Much Speech Making.
coYLE ELECTED MODERATOR.
pr. Vandyke in Delivering His Sermon
 Wore a Geneva Gown.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 21.-The Rev. Robert B. Coyle of Denver was today elected moderator of the Pres byterian church of the United States by the 18th annual assembly, which convened at Emanuel church, with 607 commiss sioners present.
 A notable feature of the present assem- bly is the unusually large number of young men among the commissioners. This is explained by the facts that the campaign for commssionerships to this assembly. which will vote upon the final adoption of creed revision, was an excep- tionally warm contest and the younger element of the church won out.
 Dr. Vandike delivered his annual ser- mon.
 Dr. vandyke, departing from the usual custom, wore a Geneva gown. He occu- pied more than an hour in the delivery of his sermon, but was given the closest attention throughout. Great enthusiasm marked the close of his talk. Announce ments were made by the committee on arrangements, among them being an or der excluding from the auditorium of the church all except commissioners. and the sessions from now on will be of a routine and business character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
LUNCH ROOM IS OPEN.
Young Women's Christian Association
 Give Menu for Today.

The Young Women's Christian asso- citation lunch room Is now open for the women of the city. The rooms are delightfully."- cool and pleasant, and those who have been up for lunch without an exception, express their pleasure in having such a place to visit during the noon hour. The menu for today will be as follows:
 Soup, ' cents; Hamburg steak, with tomato sauce, 20 cents; lettuce, with dressing, cents; milk CsweeD, , cents; coffee, 6 cents; iced tea, ( cents; hot tea, cents; hot tea, with bread and butter, 9 cenls; Pickles, 2 cents; bread and butter, cents: ice cream, 9 cents.
 Twenty per cent off to members of the Young Women's Christian associa' tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
TO SELL BOXES AT
 HILLMAN TONIGHT
BOXES FOR HORSE SHOW TO BE AUCTIoNED OFF. TO THE HIGH EST BIDDERS-HORSE SHOW NEWS.

The first annual horse show in Bir- mlngham will begin May 26 and last four days.
 The boxes for the horse show will be auctioned off tonight at s o'clock at the Hotel Hillman. The bidding promises to chase box and some fancy prices will probably be paid for the best.
 The diagrams of the boxes have been drawn and will be at the Hillman on ex- hibition. The boxes will be lettered and their exact position shown so that the bid ders may make no mistakes and bid on the wrong boxes.
 The boxes have practically been com pleted. They can be seen by any one going to the fair grounds. The remainder of the work is completed and the various committees announce that they are ready for the first show. The eighteen entries received from Woodburn, Ky, will prob ably be here today or tomorrow.
 The following is the full programme of the eight exhibitions which will be made:
 The entertainment commences with har- ness and running races Tuesday after noon at 2 o'clock. The horse show will commence Tuesday night at o'clock. when a number of classes will be ex- hiblted.
 Wednesday afternoon and night there will be the regular horse show pro- gramms
 Thursday afternoon, harness and run ming races.
 Thursday night, the regular horse show programme.
 Friday afternoon the programme will be continued and that night 1t will be con- cluded and the prizes will be awarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
RlaamIst Is Surrendered.

Atlanta, Ga, May A.-Upon requisition of Governor Lanham of Texas, Governor Terrell today ordered Thomas Gray turn ed over to the Texas authorities. Gray is a native of Georgia, but is wanted in Cass country, Texas, for bigamy. He has already been once tried upon this charge, but was discharged on a writ of lunacy. It is now claimed that he was merely deIIrious from the effects of fever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
FOR RELIEF OF RUSSIAN JEWS.
Committee to Meet Tonight at Temple
 Emanuel.

A meeting of lle committee ap' pointed after the church services at Temple Emanuel last Friday will be held tonight in the temple, and resolutions will be drawn in regard to the massacre of Jews in Russia. The committee consists of Dr. New. field, Samuel Ullman, J. M. Wilzen, A B. Loveman, Bert Jacobs, Mrs. Sidney Hart and Mrs. M. Lenk. Subscriptions are being taken up for the fund and will be forwarded to the proper sources as soon as enough is secured. The resolutions will be presented at the annual meeting Sunday afternoon, and a motion will be made that they be adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Possibly Fatally Cut.

Alfred Hammond, a negro, was se- verely and possibly fatally cut last night in a saloon near Avenue B and Twenty-6rst street He was carried into drug store near and his wounds were sewed up. Later he was carried to St. Vincent's hospital. The negro states that he does no know who cut him. There are four gashes, each long and deep. Two are in the breast, one under the heart and the fourth in the side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Tornado Tn Texas.

Dallas, Tex. May 21.-A special to the News from Herrford, Texas, says:
 A local storm resembling a tornado struck and demolished the house of D. Wilson near Summerfield, seven miles west of here. Mrs. Wilson and her in- fant were killed MT. Wilson sustained a fracture of the hip bone, and the 15-year- old daughter received ugly wounds on the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Tennis Tournament.

New Orleans, La.s May 21.-In the gulf states tennis tournament Russ and Cresson of San Antonio, Tex, won the gun states tennis championship at doubles, defeating Angler and Williams of Atlanta. The fina.s in singles will be played tomorrow between Payne and Logan of New Orleans and Cres- son of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
SIGNAL CORPS FOR REGIMENT.
It Has Been Authorized and Is Now
 Eeing Organized.

During the recent inspection of Cap tain Johnson. U. s. A., assisted by Col onel Brandon, the plans for the organi- zation of signal corps for the Third regiment were completed and placed in the hands of Sergt. Maj. William B. Lamb for completion. Mir Lamb has the enrolment of members for this corps under his charge and will be pleased to receive applications in writ ing from any one wishing to join. Pre- vious military experience should be stated and whether the applicant is familiar with signaling, telegraphing or electricity. Communications ad- dressed to Sergt. Maj. William D. Lamb, Birmingham, will receive prompt attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
RequIsltIon for HuahuIey Honored.

Atlanta, May Ex-Governor Terrell to- day honored the requisition of Governor Jelks of Alabama for Ernest Hughuley who is wanted in Opelika. Ala. for en- bezzlement. Hughnley conducted a cot ton brokerage establishment in Opelika, being subsequently indicted for embezzle- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
White Newsboy Struck With Rock

Alfred Cooper, white newsboy, was struck on the mead with a rock thrown by a negro boy last night about 8 o'clock at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street. The white boy was stunned for a few minutes, but re- covered and was able to go home. A large crowd chased the negro, but failed to catch him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Justice of Peace Killed.

Falls City. Tex. May 21.-In a fight be- tween Justice of the Peace Robert Wal lace and R. E. Spencer, painter, both men were badly wounded, Wallace dying today at San Antonio. It is expected that Spencer will not live through the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Fitzgerald Is suspended.

New York, May 21.-Announeement was made today on the consolidated exchange of the suspension of s. B. Fitzgerald. Mrs Bessie H. Poor, the wife of Frank B. Poor, who figured in the Maruuand Iallure' IS special partner in the firm. It is said the house will no doubt resura business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-22
Warshlp Badly Needed.

The Hague, May 21.-The govern ment of the etherlands announces that in consequence of the political situation in Venezuela and the inter. ests of the Dutch colony at Curacao, it is considered abundantly necessary to station permanently large warship in West Indian wcters.