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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Where Dolls ReiQn

Do you wish to see some little girls eyes snap with pure rapture? Bring her here.
 Here. where the iaunty dolls elbow each other where haXen and brunette beauties stand. light of anticipation ill their brown and blue eyes they await the inspection of their future little mothers
 In every size-from the naughty Parsian beauty down teeny tiny dolliesiust made for little dmpl ed fingers to
 Very little, indeed may be the cost of making some girlie supremely content
 Dc to S1500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Who said "Handkerchiefs make good gifts!"-?
 You'll say they'll make the most delightful of gifts-be- fore you see hundredth part of this extraordinary collection. Some are almost as filmy as a spiders web-others are edged with fairy-like lace.
 Handkerchiefs of silk-and handkerchiefs that are woven of the snowiest and firmest of linens.
 They'll not let you pass them by. Dc to $25.OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Stationery rttsn Ths 4ass P6"sbs on ri fs queny far from worthy and your gift if takes the form of stationery will be of the heartiest of welcomes
 Piled high with dainty boxes is stationery counter boxes that pretty enough to add grace to the finest Christmas remembrance-flled with paper that is spiration in itself. Come-while
 all are here = 50c to $1250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Umbrellas

Umbrellas Evsryo1d Eve dt s +bset sot GHs' HsIs handles that bent and twisted and carved from woods that from every spot the known globe Others in which pale opaescen hues of pearl blend with the usre of silver and gold.
 And rich silks are firmly stretched strong, light frames of resilient steel, that nothing monplace may mark the perfect gift $10O to $15.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
In Art Metals

Bellows have blown-forges have fared-art craftsmen have labored tirelessly that the semi-precious and wholly decorative metals shall have been shaped cunningly into the my raid forms in which you shall find them here
 Dainty things they are-vases and caskets and boxes that are tiny or large. Candlesticks that stimu- late those our great grand parents prized-ink wells-picture frames-we can't tell of a tenth of what you'll see and wish to possess.
 25c to $20.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
MOdiSh Garments

You didn t know that Santa Claus knows Dame Fashion well?
 Then come and see the style lines of our superbly modelled garments wraps and suits and jackets and skirts all fashioned with a defter needle than the kindly old Saint can wield.
 Many a mother and many a little woman will be happier on Christ mas morning because of the gift that is chosen from this splendid showing.
 $10.O0 TO S60.OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Toilet Articles

The soul of a creamy rose held captive in a magic bottle. The wind that blows over fresh cut grasses. The heart of violet.
 These-among the Christ mas perfumes that grace our toiletwares department.
 With brushes and combs, manicure sets, mirrors, a wealth of dainty things. Not one whit less acceptable because it's needed and used every day.
 All the better for that.
 50c to $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
LAND QUESTION IN RUSSIA
MaRumitted serfs Have Never Re-
ceived Land Promised Them
by the CEAr.

ST PETERSBURG. June 23.-(special ca
bleEram TO The Bee)-'rhe following figures
prove the lmpossiblity OF solving the agra
rian problem without partial appropriation
Of the owners Of private lands
According to statistics for 1906, the peas
ants held under allotments s3.S6l,0O0 desia-
tins. or 70 1l5.00O short Of the normal fixed
IN 1861 AZ the time OF the appropriation ot
the owners OF private lands for the beneht
Of the emancpated serfs The total num-
Der Of male peasants insuffcientiy provided
with land I'm 1905 was 81 $1,000 II is evident
that about 100000 acres, the equivalent OF
100000 desiatins. are necessary to satisfy
the crying needs Of the peasants. The total
available lands not under timber belonging
to the state amount 10 S5oS,oO desiatins'
and those belonging to the appsnages to
$4,000 desiatins, altogether 5363O@ desil-
tins, or about one-fourteentb OF the required
area The appropriation OF all suitable for
est lands belonging 10 the state and the ap-
panages leaving the area necessary for af-
foreststion. would reduce the dehcit to
about s4OOOo0OO desiatlns. Monastery
and church lands could furnish only
an inhnitesimai fraction OF THE area
which consequently is obtainable only
from private lands the area "
which is .. $4,000 desiatins arabic and
Is ssi, ,OOO forests. A partial appropriation of
the owners Of private lands Is, therefore.
imperative 1t Is evident that even II the
peasants are willing TO migrate to Siberia.
which Is out OF the question until proper
government is estRb Rblished there, Il is quite
impossible for any considerable proportion
OF the g. $1,000 to leave Europe
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
BoERS MAY GAIN POWER
suEEestiOH for Manhood Suffrage in
the TrRnAvRaI Not Liked
by OutIanders.

JoHANNESBU June 25.-(speeial
Csbegrsm IN The Bee)-It 10 now tolerably
evident that Sir West Ridgeway and his
committee are likely 10 go away without
achieving any settlement between the lO-
cal parties in this colony They are cer-
tain to recommend three substantial modl-
hcations Of the Lyttelton constitution
These are as follows:
An increase IN tho number of the mem.
hers Of the House Of Assembly to sixty at
lehst
The retention as constituencies of the
present msgisterial districts.
The granting Of manhood suffrage.
All these were, indeed, practically fore
gone conclusions after the publication OF
the committees terms Of reference As
regards the first two it is fair to say that
II any change is desirable AT all tbase are
probably good changes in themselves The
grant OF manhood suffrage stands on a
different footing. As things are. IL can
only be regarded a frank concession
10 the Beers. whose position at the polls
will unauestionably be improved by the
votes OF the large by-woner class
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
DRAMATIC SCENE IN COURT
Mother of Murdered New York WOma n
Creates Excitement Before
the Coroner.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-Dramatic scenes
attended today's proceedings at the coro-
ner's inquiry into the death OF Mrs.
Alice d. l<rnan, who was beaten to death
at the home OF her mother in the Bronx on
the night of June 8. Mrs. Stenton, the aged
mother of the murdered woman, was un-
dergolng examination by Coroner McDon-
Md when he suddenly asked her isn't
this the hammer with which you killed
Alice?" ut the same time exhibiting the
weapon.
daughter" cried the witness, her eyes
flashing and her body shaking with anger.
II know nothing about the hammer and
l don't know how 1t came to be hidden in
my room. / never saw It before"
At another point during the examination
Mrs. Stenton started to leave the room.
but was persuaded to resume her seat
you've got to tell us all you know about
this case she was told by Assistant At
torney Cardoza.
Il don't know anything about It," retorted
Mrs. Stenton.
did you do it?" asked Mr.. Cardoza,
shaking his finger in her face.
NO" she shrieked, why don't you kill
me instead of asking me all these ques-
tions?"
These outbursts on the part Of the wilt
orous cross-eXaminatlon. She had an
swsred every question without hesitation
but threw little new light upon the case,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
GERMANY WORKING IN PERSIA
French Think Great Britain and
Russia Must Agree or
Lose Trade.

PARIS, June % Especial Cablegrsm To
The BeeS-The Importance OF Great
britain and Russia coming to an under
standing quickly regarding their respective
influence IN Parts is disclosed by informa-
tion from an authoritative source today.
Germany Is on the point of establish
Ing a position for ltsolf in Persia, which
will give Il claim that may raise serious
difficulties in arranging for Anglo Russian
settlement.
For months past Germany has been con-
ducting negotiations, the object ~ which Is
to obtain a firm footing I'm 'Teheran, and
an agreement has already been arrived al,
II not even signed. by which Germany IL
to lend Persia S7.O0O.000.
Germany in return. Is TO be granted i
port, or facilities 10 establish a coaling
station on the Persian gulf, at the terminus
OF the Bas sdad railway.
II is also 10 have permission tn construct
q railway branching from some point on
the BaEdad line into Persia to Herman
shah,
This line. II may be pointed out, would
follow the road from Ragdsd 10 Toherun,
and Is destined to penetrate into the heart
OF Persia" Incidentally the railway would
tap at Kermanshah a region known 10 be
rich In minerals and petroleum.
Four new German consulates are also
TO be established. one at Kermanshah, an
other at sh'raz and two others further
south, near the Straits Of Ormul
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
GERMAN EDITOR is INDICTED
NirUIeHt Criticism Of the Catholic
Church Causes Government
20 Take Action.

BERLIN, June 2s.-(special CableErau 10
The Bee DIR. Richter. editor Of the Sud
deutsche Montagszeitung, published m
Munich, has been indicted for publishing
several articles alleged TO be insulting to
the Catholic church, and calculated 10
bring hatred and contempt on this COM
munity, His trial has aroused wide at
tention throughout Germany. Dr. Rlchters
articles dealt with the history OF Catholl-
csm during the last 1000 years. and gave
prominenoe TO certain deplorsble actions
I'm the lives Of certain popes and other
leading ecclesiastics. Coming to contenno-
rary history, he cited the instance Of the
Jesuit. Father de Luca, who lately ex-
pressed desire to see the stake revived
for the punishment Of recalcitrant heretics
He also quoted q Catholic priest, Father
HSbel. q member OF the Bavarian Diet
who not long ago declared at a public
meeting that il was public duty to shorten
by a head the bodies OF those who denied
God. even II they were university pro-
fessoTs.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
AMERICAN WHIPS PIcKPocKET
Two shots Fired at Him, bat He
Receivers the Goods
stolen.

MADRID, June 23.-(Special Cablegram to
The Bee)-An American tourist has been
treating a pickpocket OF murderous pro-
clivities to q lesson which he will not
soon forget. He was walking along one
OF the outer boulevards an evening or two
ago and Joined a group which was watch
ing a cinematograph show at the facade Of
a house, when he felt a hand playing with
his waistcoat pocket and soon perceived
that a valuable watch had left him, in
company with scarfpn and his purse.
He looked around and perceiving a man
hurrying away as fast as he could 60,
started in pursuit and was about TO catch
the fellow by the collar when a couple Of
bullets whizzed past his ears Undaunted
by this dangerous attack the American
rushed on. and overtaking the miscreant,
rendered him incapable OF further mischief
by well directed blow from his fist. and
then save him q sound thrsshinE. This
done, he recovered possession of the stolen
articles and triumphantly committed the
pickpocket to the custody Of some police
men who had now arrived on the spot
As the miscresnt, who turns out 10 be an
old offender. was being led away his captor
quietly strolled back to have another look
at the cinemRtograph, Just as II nothing
unusual had happened. much to the Hd-
mirstion Of the crowd which had watched
his plucky performance with bated breath.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
DEADWooD COACH IN PARIS
Unique Character Now Drives Around
Paris I'm Discarded wild
West vehicle.

PARIS. June 2S--(Special CRblegram to
The Bee ee)-when Buffalo Bits Wild West
show left Paris lot OF the material was
sold off, including the famous Deadwood
coach This remarkable vehicle Maxine
Lisbonne who has been a colonel under
the commune, purchased. To it he har-
messed four cab horses and in II Achille
Leroy proceeded to pay his visits to his
future colleagues OF the French Academy,
as he proudly termed them. Achille him
self was resplandent in the uniform of
Bolivian general. which seemed to consist
chiefly Of gold lace. The farce kept all
Paris amused a week. The movements
OF the election candidate were given col
umns in the Paris newspa pers. and while
It lasted was the talk OF the city. 1t
lasted till the prefect Of police lost pa
tience on account OF the crowds which fol-
lowed the party. and locked them all up.
At the next election Marius TourTadle
came out as a candidate. On his posters
he described himself as the anti Euro
pean candidate" burlesque on the chau-
whist nationalists. His meetings were
somewhat noisy AFFAIRS, in which a states
manlike view of public matters were con-
spicuous by its absence. But they amused
Paris and gave people something to talk
about, and that lis always a relief to the
prefect OF police. Paris is only dangerous
when it hnds life dull yhud slow. Paris
s'ennuie" - always a storm signal for the
powers that be.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
LoNGwoRTHs VISIT GERMANY
seven Hundred People Greet rhem ~
They Reach Kiel frOm
London.

klE1. Germany. June B-several hun
dred people assembled at the railroad Sta
tion to cheer Congressman Longworth and
Mrs Longworth on their arrival from Lon
don. Lieutenant Commander William L..
Howard. the American naval attache rep
resentlng the embassy at Berlin. and
Frederick w. whitridEe who was the spe-
cisl ambassador ~ the United States at
the wedding Of King Alfonso and queen
Victoria OF Spain. an old acquaintance, met
them at the station. where Mr. and Mrs.
Bongworth were sCorted TO the imperial
waiting room to escape the attentions o.
the crowds. Later they entered carriage
stationed at the private entrance. but the
spectators soon perceived this. streamed
around the building and cheered the Amer
leans. As they drove of a loud voice
called out in English, Welcome to Kiei, ~
and woman threw bouquet, which Mrs.
LonEworth smilingly caught, while MIR.
Longworth lifted his hat in acknowledge
ment OF the gift
The travellers were driven to small
hotel standing in the yacht club grounds
and overlooking the bay. The stars and
stripes few from a mast in front Of the
hotel and the manager tried to get a band
to play The Star Spangled Banner" but
no musicians were available.
Some Of the guests at the hotel assembled d
on the versnda and a number OF pho
tographers were busy from the moment
Mr.. and Mrs Longworth came In sight
until they vanished within the hotel, where
they have the best rooms In the house,
with a private veranda and sea view.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
ECHO OF THE DISCLOSURES
British Trade Papers Complain Of
Eject of Conditions in
Packing HOuses.

LONDON, June 2s.-Cspecial Csblegram to
The Bes)-The Grocer, the leading organ
of the trade. has an editorial declaring that
the revelations regarding the methods OF
the Chicago packers are exaggerated. 1t
adds, however:
Already the private letters We have re-
ceived and such as are published in cor
respOndence show that great ha rm Is being
done To the immense trade in canned food
In the interest, therefore, not only OF
themselves and other producers, but OF the
whole distributing trade. We strongly ad-
wise the Chicago and other packers 10 lose
no time In thoroughly vindicat ting their
own commercial reputation
On the other hand, the British Medical
Journal says mo wonder an American
physician has invented mechanical brush
working like a chimney sweeps brush but
smaller, for cleaning out the American
stomach. The truth IL that for years Chi
easo and it's food products have been under
suspieion-its potted meats, its invalid
soups, its meat extracts and the rest
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
HONEYMOON IN ARCTIC SEA
Cincinnati Man and HTS wife In
Norway On Way TO Far
North.

CHRIsTIANIA. June 2s.--(Specisl Cable
gram 10 The Bee.l-Mr and Mrs. Fleisch-
mann. who were married about six months
ago are now about ready 20 visit the
Arctic regions on an extended honeymoon.
have arrived in Norway
Mr.. fleischmann. who Is a young Gin
c'nnau millionaire. is member OF the
Arctic club. ana on his present trip he and
his wife will be accompanied by DR.. and
Ara {. r. Holmes. Americans. and Mr..
Noel Dearmouth OF London.
They have Joined the steamship Laura
a converted wnaler. at Tromsoe. The Laura
has b-en proyis:oned for twelve months
although toe trin is expected TO last Al
the mOst three monthA
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
CONSPIRACY is ALLEGED
Missouri Politicians Involved In Suit
Brought In Kansas city
Federal Court.

KANSAS CITY, June 3.-Judge Smith
Mcpherson, in the federal court today, is
sued temporary injunction to restrain
proceedings in the probate court at ST.
Joseph to declare Mary V. Burnes insane.
Mrs. Burnes, who is now al Atlantic City
n. j., is the only surviving heir OF the
late Calvin F. Burnes, who owned one
third Of the 100000 Burnes estate at St
Joseph
The petition upon which the injunction
was granted asserts q recent move nado
by James A. Gibson, public administrator
OF Buchanan county, Missouri to have
Mrs. Burnes declared insane was the re-
suit Of conspiracy. The defendants In
clude Judge A. NJ. woodson, democratic
nominee for Judge Of the state supreme
court; Ralph II. stauber, one OF the re-
publican leaders Of northwestern Missouri;
James A. Gibson. Fielding Mason, c. r..
strop and James W. Boyd.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
SINAI SAID TO BE HOLY LAND
Claim of sultan OF Turkey 60 Terri
tory Backed Up by
Religion.

CAIRO, June B.-(speciai Cablegrsm TO
The Beel-The Mussulman population Of
Egypt now knows that the sultan is
claiming Sinai territory IN virtue OF its
being shahanieh land, which is as much
as 70 say that Il is sacred. II would be
possible m electrify Islam with a watch
word like this.
For the present, and until further orders
n Arlsh Is under martial Law. and there
fore depends on the Cairo war ministry
KaiHnakam Parker, OF the Intelligence de-
Partmsnt, will for some time replace the
native governor Of Fl Arish who has been
recalled. his astonishiDg apathy in he
presence of Turkish aggression havIng
highly displessed the khediye and his ad-
VlSsIH.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
RACE WAR IN LUMBER CAMP
Americans Resent Being Replaced ny
Foreign Workmcn In West
virginia District.

CINCINNATi, June 2S.-A special from
Clarksburg " Va, says that trouble has
broken out in the lumber camps near Tioga,
Nicholas county, between American and
foreign lsborers. II originated In the dis
placement Of Americans by foreigners
when the Americans were ousted they re-
sorted to their firearms and in fight be
tween the two factions one foreigner was
slightly hurt.
When the news reached Camden that
place sent 100 armed men TO help the Amer
leans. Upon thsiI arrival Al the lumber
camps the foreign element fed 10 Rich
pected
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
LAND SCANDALS ARE GLARING
Regal COmmissiOn Finds New south
wales Parliamentary Members
FeatheFed Their Nests.

SYDNEY. June B.-(spSoial Cablsgran To
The Bse.)-Ths report OF the Royal com
mission inquiring into the New South
Wales land scandals. shows that Mr willis.
now q refugee IN Natal received payments
Of $4,000 for obtaining concessions. Mr.
Peter Close received $4,000, which the com
mission finds he shared with Mr.. Patrick
Crick. ex-minister OF lands.
Seventeen other agents, including four
members Of Parliament, received sums va
rying from $4,000 to 5000. The commission
hesitates to declare all these transactions
bribery, but comments on the absence Of
receipts, and emphasizes other significant
circumstances. The state premier Mr.. Car
ruthers, whose firm II the legal adviser
Of Mr Willis, Is exonerated. as are the
officials OF the civil service
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
DISTRESS IN YANeTzE VALLEY
AbnormsIIy High Price of Rice Causes
Trouble for the Native
Population.

SHANGHAI, June 8.-tSpecial Cable
gram 10 The Bee.l-The abnOrmally high
prices Of rice are causing acute distress
resulting in frequent food riots IN the
YangtEs valley Merchants are holding
their stocks in spite Of heavy demands
from osaly Hooded sress "a Human The
vioeroy OF Nsnking has accordingly memo
rIalEed the throne for special powers 70
pEohibit the export Of rice.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
THE BEE BULLETIN.
Forecast for NebraskR-ProbabIy FSir
and Cooler.

Forecast for NehrnskR-prOhRh Fair
and Cooler.
NEWS SECTIoN-TweIve Pages.
4 Wu TtnE Fans - Taking Rest.
Irish May Buy the Railroads.
Meat Bill is sent "a Conference.
Rate Bill Passes the senate.
BlgneIl for Commerce Commission.
= News from All Parts of Nebraska.
Tenth ward T. for RosewRter.
Antis Get Themselves Into BoN.
AmRirs at south Omaha.
Ice Dealers Give Their version.
Past Week In Omaha society.
sunday Services at the Churches.
Bids opened for BIE BattIeships.
Cornell Triun phs In Boat Races.
JaGrRy il the Golf Champion.
Results of the Base Ball Games.
miscellaneous sporting News.
10 Council Bluffs and Iowa News.
II Financial and Commercial.
II Condition of OmahR's Trade.
~ Americans Greet NOrway's King,
JobbcrS Threatened with suits.
EDITORIAL sECTION-EiEht Pages.
2 EDITORIAL.
Timely Real Estate Topics.
Frisco Putting on n Brave Front.
steeple- lin bling for a Livelihood.
Want Ads.
Want Ads.
want Ads.
want Ads.
Ladrones the Pest of Philippines.
: \. NJ. {. A. in East aud West.
HALF-TONE sECTION-EIRht Pages.
I f. ROSewater on Roman Amuse-
mentS.
Round the World with w J. Bryan
2 Progress I'm Field Of Electricity.
} Gossip of Plays and Players.
Music and the Musicians.
Pictures of Golf Players In Action.
> Features of Life in seattle
Growth of an Iowa University.
u IntcrcStinE Items for the Women
sporting Review of the week.
some GIimpseS of the Orient.
COLOR SECTION-Four Pages.
1 Uncle Remua' illustrated stories.
2 Plans for Great steel Plants.
. Fashion Notes for the women.
4 Adventures of Prince Errunt.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
WInd storm In OkIahoma.

LAWTON. Okl.. June S-Fifty houses
were Vrec cked between l.awton and Quaush
Tex. iast night by heavy windstOrm.
passenger trdln near Iawton was nearly
blown from the track. The storm covered
a large area in the southwest No one was
killed as FAR known.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
Receiver for bond Company.

ST. PAIL MINI. June 23--The Missis-
sippi Valley Trust company was appointed
receiver foT the American Reserve Bond
COMPANY 90 Missouri and its constituent
companies IN the United States court here
this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
NSEt's Defense Of stOesseI.

COnsidsrsbls interest has been caused by
the rspablicstion here OF an interview with
oSnsrAl NoGi. the great japanese general.
in which Gneral NoE defends the conduct
q General stosssel in the recent Russo
japanese war. AmSng other things Gen
sEAl SOsi N the intsrylev said There
have been many attacks upon the conduct
% oeasrAl stoessel. These cannot en-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24
FOOD BILL IS PASSED

Measure Goes Through the House BY Vote
Of 242 TO II.
OBJECTION TO WEIGHTS AND DATES
Sharp Difference of Opinion Over the
Package Amendment.
REPORT ON RATE BILL IS ADOPTED
Action Of Conference Committee Approved
After Short Debate.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24

Continued Oh EEh'h PsssJ
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24

The interests Of the cattle grower we're
resented By Senator Warren he con-