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Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-09

IT suppose, Willie, when you are a man
you are going 10 be an auctioneer like your
papa remarked the caller.
expect to be an auctoneer." said the
little boy with the large head but not one
like father. He has neither the cabulary
nor the faculty of unique and original ex.
preston that a man in his vocation should
possess. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-09

G, {. ROSEWAIER,
Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 3lst day Of July, 1905.
IseaD nj. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Pubic.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-09

The man on the top floor called through
the speaking tube to the janitor:
ITS showing up here" said he, turn on
the steam heat"
"Ye're a liar" was the prompt response
as the janitor in the basement, thirty-two
floors below, turned away from the tube
with an indignant growl about being walked
up for nothing.
But the man on the thirty-third floor Of
the skyscraper was right, just the same
although the time was August and the
place little old New York.
1t really did snow, although the weather
man will probably deny it II you ask him.
There wasn't much of it and 1t melted
long before 1t reached the sidewalks. In
fact, 1t didn't approach nearer than 800
feet of the surface.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-09

Colonel Henry Watterson, who is stop
ping over in New York for a few days on
his way home from Europe, has supplied
the benighted purveyors Of that burg with
the correct recipe for the making of
mint julep. Here it is: Only a silver tank
ard is proper to hold the true mint julep;
were there tankards of gold, then gold
ones. Pour a large quantity Of shaved ice
into the tankard (cracked ice will not do).
then apply a gill Of the best bourbon
and one-half gill Of the best rum. Gently
drop a bunch of mint stems down, into
the tankard with the shaved ice packed
close. Then set away in the cooler until
the tankard has frost at least one-eighth
Of an inch thick on its outside. But do
not crush the mint.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-09
ROUND ABOUT NEW YORK.
RippIes on the Current of Life in the
MefrnnnIia.


The esteem entertained in the west for
the silver dollar is not shared by the east
little bit II Is more OF a curiosity than
a sound token Of Uncle Sans credit. The
farther a tourist treads east Of Chicago
the more difhcult is the task Of working or
the cartwheel dollar. Silver Is all right for
small change. but paper money Is the sole
medium Of exchange from 81 up. In New
York the absence OF the silver dollar is
particularly noticeable. and the man who
offers one or more in payment of any
purchase Is an object of suspicion A west
erner who carried for ballast few Of the
big dollars into the metropolis had several
amusing experiences working Off the sur
plus. One Of them passed up to a street
car conductor in payment Of fare drew
from the latter a suspicious scowl, but he
did not have nerve enough to refuse In
stead he took it to the back platform.
tested It with his teeth and a pocketknife
and passed It around to several men for
inspection. Finally he came back with
the change. That's the good old stun that
comes out of the west" said the visitor to
the con. 1T doesn't look good to me-" he
retorted, and passed on.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-09

Scientific. patriotic and learned societies
Of New York have inaugurated n move
ment to commemorate the 200th anniversary
of the birth of Benjamin Franklin in that
city next January.
The Initiative steps have been taken
by the Pennsylvania society. A prelimi-
nary conference. attended by representa-
tives from a number of organizations, has
been held. At this conference a great
deal of interest in the proposed joint cele-
bration was manifested. It is probable
that the commemoratlon will take the form
OF great pubic meeting, together with an
exhibition Of Franklin's books, portraits
and such personal relics as may be pre-
served in New York.
While there will be Franklin celebra-
tions in Boston, the city of Franklin's birth
and in Philadelphia, where he spent most
of his active life, 1t is believed that there
is still room for a celebration here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
AMERICAN OFFICERS DINED.
The Cubans Show Much Enthusiasm in
Entertaining Them.
lRv the Associated Preas.)

Havana, March 23.-The climax of
the enthusiasm at the visit of the
American squadron was reached THIS
afternoon at the luncheon in the Ma
tional Theatre to the American otncefs
by veterans of the Revolution. Forty
naval officers and nearly two hundred
leading Cuban veterans were present.
General Maximo Gomez, who was
the first speaker, earnestly euloglZed
Americas sacrifices on behalf of Gu
ba. He said Cubans were proud of the
opportunity to honor representatives
of the United States navy and army
and government, and would not forget
their obligations to the great repub-
lie whose sons had made possible all
that Cuba had accomplished.
General Freyere Andre, Secretary of
the Interior addressing the American
officers in English, said they were he
roes of the seas, knights Grant of the
twentieth century, who without lust
for conquest broke the chains of peo-
pie, who, by virile actions, proved
themselves worthy of freedom.
At his mention of the name of
Roosevelt there was prolonged APP
plause throughout the floor and CALLER
les.
Commander Colby, the senior officer
of the squadron. said:
'In behalf of the President and peO-
Pile of the United States, we thank
you from the bottom of our hearts
for the magnificent reception you have
given the visiting squadron. We APP
preciate it the more because all your
kindness to US has come from the
heart. 1t is not alone the welcomes
we have received from those in high
places which have impressed us, but
the acts of the people in the streets
everywhere are proof of the genuine
ness of the sympathy and appreciation
existing between the peoples of the
two republics"
The social event of the week was
the reception tonight on board the
battleship Missouri. Nearly all the Of
ficers of the squadron assisted in en-
pertaining the guests, who included
about all the higher officials and lead
ing society Cubans and Americans.
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Busy at Washington.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, March 23.-The state
Department officials have by no means
abandoned hope for the San Domingo
treaty and Secretary Taft and Acting
Secretary Adee have been in confer
ence and in communication with Sem
ator Cullom chairman of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations re-
speeding the procurement of informa-
ton and the collation. of facts and
figures which it is expected will go
far toward removing any doubt as to
the merits of the treaty that may
Iinger in the minds of the Senators
when the Senate again re-assembles.
Prof. j. H. Hollander, one time sec
rotary of the treasury of Porto Rico.
has been selected by the President
10 go to San Domingo to make a
thorough study of the financial condi-
tons and report to him personally
before Congress meets again and Sec
rotary Taft today conferred with Cap
tain Pillsbury relative to sending him
to San Domingo On a naval vessel. 1t
is hoped that when the other creditor
powers become fully aware of the H.
tention of the executive to press the
treaty at the next session of the SEN
ate, they may be disposed to refrain
from forcing the issue now.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Two of the Splendid Workers Who
Are to Take Part.

The Central Executive Committee of
the North Carolina State Sunday
School Association have issued the
program for the twenty-second annual
convention which is to be held in Raj
eigh April 4-6, 1905. Some of the
strongest men of the State have been
secured as speakers, and i'm addition
to these the International Executive
Committee have very kindly furnished
for this great gathering Mr.. w. G.
Pearce, of Chicago. International
Teacher Training Secretary; and Mrs
Mary Foster Bryner, of Peoria. ILL.,
International Field Worker. Both UNI
derstand the Sunday school work, and
all its problems, and know how to help
others. Personally they are choice
spirits and the influence of their work
is heightened by the spiritual flavor
impaired Out Of long years of sue
cessful experience they will bring the
ripe fruitage.
Here are some Points from Pearce"
that show that his style is terse. prac-
teal, suggestive
Machinery is not organization.
Do the thing you want others to
If you want a big class. let it be
known.
Mother makes the cookies. the boy
eats them-that's cooperation.
What you do for the church ties
you to it, not what the church does
for you.
Splendid men are products of long
series of incidents and people back
of them.
Be on the lookout for teachers.
Find out what is in the folks you
have.
nv touching childhood you touch
manhood ard womanhood at it's most
sensitive point.
Spiritual life is evidence of spiritual
birth whether you can tell the exact
day and hour 70 Let.
The quarterly is a good thing in the
Sunday school if neither the boy nor
the teacher know where the lesson
9
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
Albert Bell, Noted Mail Pouch Rob-
Der, Escapes.
(Ry the Associated Press. }

Tacoma, Wash, March 23.-Albert
Bell, one of the most noted mail pouch
robbers in the United States, has made
a successful dash for liberty at the
United States prison on McNeilfs Is
land and escaped into the heavy woods
near the prison. Bell covered his
tracks so thoroughly that all trace of
him was lost soon after entering the
timber and general alarm was turned
in at the prison, guards being sent
out to scour the woods and guard all
avenues of escape from the island.
The bloodhounds at the prison We're
Immediately pressed into service Bell
is wanted in many cities in the Uni
ted States and was arrested here last
April for stealing a mail pouch at
Seattle and sentenced to two years
imprisonment. He made a daring es-
cape from Federal officers two years
ago by jumping from passenger train
while being taken from Denver to
Philadelphia on 4 charge of stealing
mail pouches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
SEABOARD
A1R LINE RAII.wAY

Between points North. East. South
and Southwest.
Schedule in effect January 8. 1906.
Trains leave Raleigh
NORTHBOUND
No. so at 1.25 a. m. daily for Nor
folk, Richmond, Washington. New
York and points north and northwest.
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars
to Portsmouth, Washington and Jersey
City,
No. SO at HOO a. m. daily for
Portsmouth, Norfolk. where connec-
tons are made with steamers for
Washington, Baltimore. New York,
Boston, Providence and Nypan for
New York Pullman to Portsmouth.
No. sc at 11.50 a. m. daily for Rich
ond, Washington and New York.
for points West. Has day coaches to
Washington, Pullman Sleeping Car 70
Jersey City and Dining car.
SOUTHBOUND.
No. 67 at Ale a. m. daily for all
points South and Southwest, connects
at Hamlet for Wilmington. at Monroe
for Charlotte. Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars to Charlotte, Atlanta ana
Jacksonville. Dining cars Hamlet to
Jacksonville also for Atlanta.
No. Al 400 D. m. daily for all local
points, connects at Hamlet for Will
mington and Charlotte. Pullman sleel-
ing car for Atlanta where connections
are made for all points Southwest.
No. 43 at 100 D. m. daily for Iaef-
sonville, Tampa and all Florida DoiIts,
connects at Hamlet for Atlanta. Pull
man sleeping cars TO Jacksonville and
dining car to Hamlet.
No 80 at 500 D. m. daily except
Sunday. Shoo-Fly local train between
Raleigh and Weldon with connections
for Louisburg. Oxford and Warrenton.
No. 20 Shoo-Fly daily except sun
day between Weldon and Raleigh with
connection from Warrenton. Oxford
and Louisburg. Arrives Raleigh 1915
q. m.
For further information relative TO
rates and time tables address
c. II. GATTIS, Il. p. A.
Raleigh. N. @.
III. A. MORSON. G. p. e Il. A..
Raleigh. N. g.
C. r. RYAN. G. p. A..
Portsmouth. Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
MEDALS OF HONOR.
Men on the Iowa Do . Brave Deed
Which the Government Ac-
knoWIedges.
(Bv the Associated Press.)


Washington, March 23.--Acting Sec
rotary of the Navy Darling has issued
a general order announcing the award
of medals of honor and a gratuity Or
one hundred dollars to eacn of the
following named men on board the
battleship Iowa: Johann j, JOannes-
sen. chief water tender; Edward
Floyd boiler maker Patrick f. Bres-
nahan, water tender. Heinrich Ben
ne, Brennan. first class; FREDERICK
Behne, fireman first class; Demetri
Corahorgi, fireman, second class.
While the Iowa was engaged III
manoeuvers on JanuarN the after low
er manhole plate of one of the boilers
blew out filling the fire room with a
cloud of steam while from the room
issued a stream of scalding hot water.
The seamen rushed into the room and
labored to secure the boiler and ship
against injury by closing the valves
and isolating the affected boiler from
the others. Several of the men were
so badly scalded that they will not be
able to work for several months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
LOST TRIBES OF ISRAEL.
A Picturesque Religious Body Arrives
i'm New York.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, March ga pictures
que party of men, women and chill
dren, S3 in number, members of
religious sect who proclaim themselves
descendants of the Lost Tribes of Is
rael, arrived here today on the steam
err Princess Irene. They come from
Australia and are bound for Benton
Harbor, Mich, where they say 400
members of the sect already are es-
tablished. They call themselves Chill
dren of Israel and are vegetarians The
men wear long hair and boards. They
profess to believe in the saving of
the mortal body as we'll as the soul.
The Israelites explained that they
were getting together now so as to be
prepared to ascend to Heaven togeth-
er in August, 1916, when they believe
the end of the world will occur and
Satan will be overpowered and put in
bondage. They aver that only one
tribe of Israel. that of Judah, is now
lost and they expect to find that tribe
before the end of the world
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
1T GOES TO THE PEOPLE.
The Constitutional Amendment to be
Voted ON by Them.
(By the Associated Press.)

Annapolis, Nd, March 2S.-The
Court of Appeals today affirmed the
action of the Circuit court for Anne
Arundel county, in holding that the
governor must promulgate the pro-
posed constitutional amendment re-
stricting the right of suffrage. The
finding of the court was unanimous,
and Chief Justice McSherry delivered
the opinion of the court. Governor
Warfield, who opposes the amendment
in its present shape. has heretofore
refused to promulgate, maintaining
that he was not to do so under the
law. The effect of the decision will
be that the proposed amendment
must be submitted to the vote of the
people at the State election in Novem-
Der
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
OVER FORTY FUNERALS.
Number Killed in Brocton Disaster
Now Placed at Fifty-Eight.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By Inc Associated Press.
Brocton, Mass. March 23.--Public
funeral services were held today for
more than two score of persons who
lost their lives last Monday. Twenty
thousand of Brocton's Inhabitants
worked in the great shoe factories of
the city, and all that vast number
today made public manifestation of
sorrow. Sixty factories closed their
doors. Business so far as possible
was suspended. Everywhere flags at
half-staff and buildings draped with
long black streamers attested to the
presence of a great universal bereave-
ment. The public funeral services
were arranged, one at the city theatre,
another at the Porter Congregational
church, the third at ST. Paul Episcopal
church. A requiem mass was said at
St. Patrick's Catholic church.
OF the three public services the one
at the city theatre was regarded as
the central ceremony. Hundreds We're
unable to gain admission to any of
three edifices. Clergy of several de-
nominations took part in the public
services. The procession which had
been forming during the services be-
gan its march at the conclusion of the
exercises at the theatre. Headed by a
band and drum corps playing dirges
the long line of military and civil or
CARNATIONS proceeded to the morgue
where the hearses bearing the. bodies
Joined in and the cortege proceeded
slowly to Melrose Cemetery. The
streets were filled with silent throngs
while the procession was passing
Mayor Keith announced that the re-
lief fund has reached $17.053.
What appears to be a final estimate
places the number Of dead at 5S. OF
the bodies recovered but II have been
identified.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
TO cHRIsTEN WITH OIL.
That's What Hoch VIII Have Poured
Over the Kansas.
(By the Associated Press

Topeka, Kas., March 23.-The bat
tleship Kansas will probably be
christened with bottle of Kansas
crude oil over its prov in the place of
a bottle of champagne, as is the usual
custom. This is the idea of Governor
Hoch as expressed by him today in a
conversation with T. ID. Eddy, gen.
eral counsel for the Standard Oil Com
pany.
1.-The last time I saw you, Cover
nor" remarked Mr.. Eddy, you ex-
pected to make a trip east this spring
to attend the launching of your bat
tleship.''
81 would like to attend that launch
ing and see you break the bottle OF
champagne, said Attorney Evans, of
the Standard Oil Company:
Governor Hochs reply was quick.
THE Kansas will not be christened
with champagne. The Kansas will
be christened with a bottle of oil-not
standard oil or Independently just
Kansas oil-Kansas crude OIL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
HORRIBLE SCENE AT GALLONS.
Rope Breaks and Condemned Stag
gers About the ScaffOld Until
Stopped by Sheriff.
(By the Associated Press

Pittsburg, Pa, March 23.-Two men
were hanged here today for murder,
and the first unsuccessful hanging was
recorded in Allegheny county, Reno
Dardia, went to the scaffold first and
his neck was broken. William j..
Byes followed him and when the trap
was sprung the loop of the moose
pulled away, precipitating him to the
ground. For about one minute he
staggered around the scaffold, and
then Sheriff Dicken caught him and
removing the moose and black cap,
carried him into the jail. He was
barely hurt as the result of the fall
The rope was again adjusted, and the
prisoner, pale and trembling was
again placed on the scaffold. This
time there was no mishap, and death
resulted from strangulation..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
SITUATION IN VENEZUELA.
II Appears Much Less Strained to the
French Government.
(By the Associated Press }

Paris. March 23.-In the course OF
Ambassador Porters weekly visit to
the Foreign Office today he conferred
with Foreign Minister Delcasse relative
to the Franco Venezuelan situation
and it was disclosed that the French
government considers that the emer-
gency of the situation has been reliey-
ed owing to an indefinite postpone
ment of the Caracas court in the case
of the French Cable Company. The
course is expected to be slow owing
to the necessity for carrying on the
negotiations by cable. The authori-
ties here share the belief concerning
the hopefulness of the present regime
in Venezuela and incline to the view
that sooner or later some united
means have to be taken to insure re-
spect for foreign interests in Vene-
mela,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
wHITEMAN NOT GUILTY.
There Are Still Five Untried Indict-
ments Against Him.
(Bv the Associated Press.

Buffalo, n. Y, March 23.-The jury
in the case of Alonzo j. Whiteman
tonight returned a verdict of not
guilty. There are still five untried
indictments against the prisoner and
he was remanded to Jail.
1t was charged that Whiteman se-
cured $4,000 on an alleged fraudulent
draft for $4,000 deposited with the
Fidelity Trust Company Of Buffalo.
Joseph Boothman, an Englishman,
who is under Indictment i'm connection
with the same transaction, was the
principal witness for the prosecution.
The defense sought to prove an alibi
for Whiteman.
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who is reported to have been engaged
to be married to Miss Schubert. The
girl was the daughter of William Schu-
bert, a farmer of Chapline Hill. She
was last seen alive when she left her
home on Monday morning to go TO her
place of employment in the city.
The autopsy over the remains this
evening revealed the fact that one of
the arteries in her neck had been rup-
tured, presumably While in a struggle
with a murderer. whose motive per-
haps was robbery, as the girls watch
and chain, and two rings whish she
is known to have had on her person
when last seen were missing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
TWELVE MEN TESTIFY.
Seeking Evidence of What Retail
Dealers Pay Packers for Meat.
(By the Associated Press.)


Chicago, March 23.-Twelve out of
town witnesses, supposed to be men
employed by various packing firms
and retail meat dealers, have thus far
testified before the special grand jury
which is hearing evidence against the
so-called beef trust" Although the
censorship against any publicity of
what takes place in the jury room is
as strict as on the first day of the in
vestigation and witnesses have been
so thoroughly coached that they fear
to make their names public, it was
learned tonight that during almost all
b. Morrison sought evidence concern
ing the price retail dealers in meats
were forced to pay the packers and
prices some of the packing concerns
have been paying the cattle raisers for
beef on the hoof.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-25
TRAMP
Calls on Ladies for TWen-
ty-five Cents Each.
A "DiamOnd" in His Scarf, A Good
Suit OF Clothes, With Claims
Of a Gnawing StOm-
aCh.

A pitiful plea is being poured into
the ears of many ladies in this city
by young fellow who is evidently do
ing the "bunco" act.
His name is to be put in the plural.
Nixon. Davis, ETC., for he lays claim to
four, or five, orr six His favorite re-
quest is for money and twenty-five
cents is the sum he asks,
The young fellow plays the SYM
pathy game. He calls at the door, and
with overcoat close about him, tells Of
a father near death in Columbia, S. c.,
and of the urgent need that he go at
once to his dying parent. Then on
top of this he tells of having had
nothing to eat for ever so long and
of gnawing hunger preying upon his
vitals.
Many ladies have been cajoled by
the slick-tongued youth, but some re-
sisted his plaintiVe voice He is de,
scribed by one of these to be a good
looking boy of about Is years of age,
to be dressed well i'm a dark suit of
clothes, to wear patent leather shoes,
and to have sparkler in his scarf
which, if not genuine diamond, is
one that closely initiates 1t.
The lad laughs when he is closely
questioned and admits that his fathers
illness is a fake, that ne is only after
making money without work and that
he is succeeding. Being told to go to
the Associated Charities for help, he
passes out the information that he has
made contributions to that worthy
charity.
So the uninitiated are put on their
guard about the young fellow of many
names, who finds it easy to live with
out working. His specially is to call
on ladies and to separate them from
their cash. He is a fake and needs to
be given an invitation to move on.