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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

the city while better than that in Pinar
del Rio provipce, is not encouraging. Amer
leans who have visited the camps OF
Colonel Guas, noar San Antonio de los
Ramos, and those of Colonel Asbert, In the
southern part OF Havana province, have
found several hundred men In camp, armed.
Around GuanaJay, and Artemisa are many
rural guards. but all the towns In that
region are in wholesome fear of the In
sursents. The latter do very much as they
please.
The situation in Santa Clara province is
worse particularly In respect Of the In
surgent strength, although It IL believed
that the armistice is being respected there.
There have been many assertions from the
rural guards to the insurgent side
Doynax Del Castillo, who now signs him
self general in chief OF the insurgents in
Havana province, has issued an order to
his followers to respect the armistice, as
proposed. Yesterdays fight in this prov
ince was due to the fact that the govern
ment officers did not know that a cessation
OF hostilities had been tentatively author
lied.
Most of the Havana veterans speak with
OF the government troops as compared
with the insurgents. II is generally ac-
knowiedged that up to the present time the
insnrrectionsts. especially in Pinar del
Rio province. are in greater numbers bet
ter equipped, armed, mounted and fed than
was Maxine Gomez's command in its best
fighting days. Government officials fully
appreciate the gravity OF the situation, but
are still hopeful that the news OF the ten
day armistice announced by the govern
ment today will have the effect. when Il
reaches the enemy, OF causing a cessation
Of hostilties until all concerned shall have
obtained an actual understanding OF the
peace proposals.
Troops Are DESERVING.
A dispatch from Cienfuegos province of
Santa Clara, today says that in the en-
gagement between government troops and
insurgents near Palymra yesterday the for
mer lost two men killed and had fourteen
men wounded while the insurgents had six
men killed and twenty wounded.
The dispatch adds that more government
troops deserted to the insurgents today
from Cienfuegos.
The attitude OF the liberals. the increasing
strength Of the insurgents and the ques-
tionable loyalty OF many of the govern
ment recruits have caused the managers
OF some Of the large business interests to
cable to the foreign heads OF their compa-
mics their belief that the government Of
President Palma win be unable to cope
with the instruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
Pushing Haskell's Silks
Button Special

Especially, pearl buttons are useful
article in the house, Just when you want
them you are all out. Supply yourself
from this special sale. A good quality of
Pearl Button that formerly sold at &c, SC
and 10c a dozen
REDUCED TO &c PER DOZEN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

A Fortunate Purchase of New Fall Sample Suits
On Special Sale Saturday Morning at A. M
We shall offer Saturday 40 purchased c.
Henman New There
few misses sizes but mostly 80 and 80 size

SATURDAYS PRICE si.Oo EACH.
Infants long slips. with round yoke made
OF lace and embroidery insertion and
feather stitched braid, tucks in skirt; reg
ular price si.50-
SATURDAYS PRICE 800 EACH.
Infants long slips, small tucks. with
feather stitching to form yoke: hand hem
stitched collar and CUFFS tucks in skirt;
very dainty and pretty; regular price 800
SATURDAYS PRICE s10o EACH
Pushing Haskell's Silks
The best in the world st these Special
prices.
Haskells pure dyed Taffetas, regular H.16
quality S5c, a-S5 quality Sc, SIS quality
s1.25 a yard.
HasSells Swiss Taffetas, very beautiful
quality. regular S.15 quality 7sc. sl.3 quail
ity Csc, $40 quality sl.lzst a yard.
Haskell's Taffeta Modem-no silk equal to
"raffeta Modem"-regular s1.50 quality
sl121A, s1.65 quality 81 I'm yard.
Haskells Peau de Sole. regular Sis quail
ity s1.S7h, s2.25 quality n.1s, N.75 quality
N8 a yard.
Haskell's Messaline. regular s1.25 quality
s5c, ti.75 quality s1.22k yard.
Note-Samples will be mailed to our out
of-tswn customers on application.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
women's Hosiery

EARLY FALL WEIGHTS IN HOSIERY.
women's medium weight Black Cotton
Hose, all black or with maco split soles
double heels and toes, Csc per pair.
women's medium-weight Black Lisle or
Cotton Hose, double soles, heels and toes
BIC per pair. or three pairs for Sl.Oo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
Demands of Guerra,

General Menocal said tonight that Guerra
evidently had not been informed that the
government had actually, although infor-
mally. granted an armistice, adding that
second committee had been sent to him,
but could not reach him before tomorrow.
The fact is, however, that Guerra refuses
point blank to accept an armistice except
on condition that the last presidential and
congressional elections shall be annulled.
That the government should consent to this
Is out OF the question and 50 tonight every
prospect points to the continuance Of the
war.
In connection with Pine Guerra's attl-
tude II is notable that the liberals have
grown more independent. They say that
on account OF the governments surveil-
lance and prosecutions they will no longer
hold meetings and that It Is useless to
consider peace under the circumstances.
Several prominent veterans arrived to-
day from eastern Cuba, but the veterans
peace conferences are proceeding slowly
In view OF the days developments. The
talk of the veterans Is tending TO become
more aggressive and they urge action
rather than peace endeavors as being the
more practical means OF ending hostilities
All regard the blowing up Of an English
company's railroad bridges as serious
matter and likely TO invite International
action by Great Britain. or at least an in
terrosation OF the government at WASH
ington by Great Britain as to whether the
former intends 10 intervene to end war
conditions In Cuba.
Alfredo zayas. the president Of the liberal
party, had brief conferences tonight. one
with General oMnocal and another with
Senior Sanguily. an independent senator.
but refused to talk for publication on the
subjects discussed.
The coalition in Havana provinces outside
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Sept 7--Goyernor
Pardee has granted a reprlcve Of fifteen
days to Adolph Weber sentenced 20 be
hanged next Wednesday at Folsom for the
murder of his father, mother. sister and
brother at Auburn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
PEACE OVERTURES BLOCKED
Pine Guerra Blows Up Two Railroad
Bridges in Pinar Del Bio.
PALMA PROPOSES Il" DAYS ARMlsTlct
insurgents Have Neariy Four Thou
sand Men Well Armed, Well
Mounted-san Juan de Mar
tinez IL Attacked.

HAVANA, Sept. All peace overtures
are blocked by the refusal of Pine Guerra,
the insurgent leader in Pinar del Rio
province, to enter into any arrangement for
an armistice. Guerra's answer to the gov
ernment's announcement of Its readiness
TO grant a ten days armlstice is the blow
Ing UP Of two bridges on the western rail-
way, the cutting of railway communica-
ton beyond Pinar Del Rio citp and an at
tack on San Juan De Martinez. 1t is
believed here tonight that San Juan DE
Marines is In the hands OF the insurgents
and that the garrison, consisting of 100
government recruits and a small force Of
mounted rural guards. has been defeated
or captured. ~
The fact that other leaders OF the insur-
rection are willing TO agree to an armistice
can have little effect so long as Guerra
Is determined to prosecute the war, and
there. IL slight doubt in any quarter that
Guerra can control the situation in his
region. His force is reported by all those
who have visited him recently as rang
ing from 5000 to 1000 men; all OF them well
mounted and some Of them well and others
indifferently armed. The government force
opposed to him. which Is under command
OF Colonel Alavos comprises about 1900
men. 1t was reinforced at 7 O'Clock last
evening by Lieutenant Colonel .Clewes with
150 men and three machine guns from Ha-
vana. Colonel Avalos' force, wit hthe ex-
ception OF small attachments left at San
Juan De Martinez and Ban Lids. Is at
Pinar Del Rio City, but is without means
OF transportation to the relief Of San Juan
De Martinez Not more than 400 OF them
are mounted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
Special Sale Saturday Morning
of Fine White Wasting

Saturday morning we will place on spe-
cial sale all our Soc. 46c and soc white
wasting at
15c PER YARD.
Main floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
Only Seven Suits

LEFT FROM OUR IMMENSE SPRING
SUIT BUSINESS.
Four In Old Rose, regularly sold at $500,
$500 and $3.50.
One Alice Blue Combination Suit small
size, regularly sold at 5000.
One small-slzs Suit in White, with dark
hair-hne stripe; regularly sold at $500.
One elegant Heliotrope Henrietta Suit,
regularly sold at 5000
SATURDAY AT o A. NJ,
YOUR CHOICE FOR ss.s5 EACH.
These Suits will not be altered.
There are hundreds OF new Coats just ar
rived.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

All the regular soc night shirts, made of
cambria. with low neck,
SATURDAY. Sc EACH.
All the regular 75c night shirts, made
of cambria. with now neck,
SATURDAY. soc EACH.
All the regular 800 night shirts, made
OF cambria, with low neck,
SATURDAY, esC EACH
These night shirts are well made and
trimmed with washable braids.
AS there are not a great quantity we
advise you to be here early.
Special Sale of Infants Long
Dresses
A SPECIAL SALE THAT SHOULD IN
TEREsT EVERY MOTHER
Infants long slips, with round yoke,
pretty trimming Of embroidery medallions
and valenciennes lace edge. hemstitched
hem; regular price sl.75-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

The new Prince Chap styles. also fitted
and selni-fitted suits-colors. mixed gray.
navy. paids and checks.
-Four gray checked, stylish Prince Chap
Suits, regularly sold at S22.5. Saturday
sample suit sale price $3.50.
All the new and stylish $3.50 Sample
Suits. sale price $3.50.
All the new and stylish s9oo Sample
Suits. sale price $3.50.
All the new and stylish sfRD Sample
Suits. sale price 1870. rt
This Is an opportunity to purchase a
strictly new FAN Suit at genuine bar
gain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08
Special Sale of Embroidered
Scarfs and Lunch Cloths

Saturday we will place on special sale
all t2.T6 and $3.50 Embroidered scarfs and
Lunch Cloths
AT HB EACH.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

roo LATn TO CLASSIFY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-08

has not one dollar that he ever made out
OF anything but politics. He tried to be
a lawyer, he was failure at II. He
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
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The Washington herald., 1906-11-21

that nothing will keep those long gloves
in their place as well as these bracelets.
One must have several sets Of them, and
be quite careful how they are worn. One
may buy these circles Of gold. coral, or
jet. nicely graded in size, so that the
wider ones may slip over the elbow
joint, fitting from there on down 10 the
wrist. So do We bark back 10 the bar
barrie, a shred Of which lies dormant in
every nature.
A dinner frock OF great beauty will
make its first appearance at a Thanks
giving dinner given 70 the guests Of
charming country seat on Long Island.
This frOck by the way. was not pur-
chased by its fair wearer abroad, as one
might naturally suppose, since she has
lately returned from Europe It was i'm
ported by one Of New York's stores. and
purchased by this Gotham beauty the
first morning IL was displayed at the
opening" X is composed Of black and
white tulline-a tulle some what heavier
and more durable than the old kind
The black is laid over the white tulline.
then over white chiffon. and this in turn
over white taffeta silk. IN places the
black tuile is cut away, following the
outline of the silver bangles that are
sewn in sweeping curves on the skirt
and bodice. The lower portion OF the
skirt IS Of the two thicknesses OF the
tulline laid In large tucks, the whole
giving a grayish effect, with charming
high lights of white.
MILE. PARIsIENNE.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
LOUISA MONCHEUR IS DEAD
Belgian Ministers Daughter to Be
Buried Tomorrow.
End Came Suddenly ns Result of
and Funerals in Washington.

Miss Louisa Moncheur. the fourteen
year-old daughter Of Baron MOncheur.
Minister from Belgium, who died at the
Belgian legation at noon yesterday, after
a short illness. viii be held Thursday at
l0:39 a m. in St. Matthew'S Church.
Death resulted from an attack Of typhoid
pneumonia, which Miss Moncheur con-
tracted after coming 10 Washington a
week ago 10 attend the wedding Of Arthur
Grant-Dun and Miss Kathleen Clayton,
sister Of Baroness MoncheUr.
Miss Moncheur and her sisters, Miss
Marguerite and Miss Alice were students
at the Sharon Hil school, near Phila-
delphia The two sisters had returned 20
school at Sharon Hiu after the wedding
Of their relative. but were summoned to
Washington when the Illness OF their sis
ter became critical. They arrived here
Monday night
Many cards and kilograms Of sympathy
have been received by the Baron and
Baroness Moncheur since the serious i'll
ness Of their daughter became known. and
all social engagements were Cancelled some
days ago
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
LIBRARY DISPLAYS GIFT BOOKS
Volumes Suitable for Christmas
Presents on Exhibition.
Paintings and Reprints Also Shown
I'm the study Room for the
Busy Purchaser.

Beginning to-day at noon an exhibition
Of books, suitable for Christmas gifts,
viii be opened at the Public Library, and
popular presents. and the purchaser is
usually obliged 10 make a hurried selec-
ton from an unarranged stock
A carefully selected array may be con-
ned over at the library. In addition the
study room, where the exhibition is in
stalled. contains many original illustra-
tions and reprints.
Five large exhibition cases have been
prepared In the second floor lobby. They
have been filed with many Illustrations
and reprints.
a similar but much smaller exhibition
was held in 1SO4, and proved popular.
At this years show a large number Of
books has been brought together and
carefully listed in a sixteen-page cata-
logue.
Comparatively little new fiction Is rep
resented in the collection. In the case
Of adult literature, new or comparatively
recent publications Of standard works
form the staple. In the field Of Juvenile
matter. however, few very recent publ
cations have been included.
The original illustrations include paint
ings in water color and oil. pen and ink
work pastels. and original photographs
Especially interesting is one original
drawing by Florence Shinn, illustrating
Widow u Callaghans Boy" There are
also drawings by Seymore for an edition
Of 'The Faerie Queen" and Canterbury
Tales" Especially instructive IS a series
OF plates illustrating the color printing
process Of Miss HOlts book on Rugs"
The exhibition will be open daily, ex-
cept Sundays, from noon until p. m.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
SPELLING REFORM.
Editor Tho Washington Herald.
" Reformed spelling.
,Dafnrnnnd aneIlinr,. .,

Editor Tho Washington Herald
Reformed spelling"
'Deformed spelling"
Did these words cost no more in
the making than to play at logger
heads with them? These symbols were
not arbitrarily put together. they grew,
and carry their pedigree on their face
Shall they be pruned and trimmed down
into strange shapes. as Samson was
shOrn of his locks. and strength. by De-
lilah; as the japanese forced the forest
oak into flower pot? Are the evidences
Of our history and progress TO be Topped
off, the racial characteristics Of our Ian
guage mutilated. as that ancient heath
en-, Adoni-Bezek, cut of the thumbs and
great toes Of the threescOre and ten
captive kings who fed at his table? And
BTandeT MattheWs-Oh. tell it not in
Gath; whisper il not in AshkelOn. Bran
der Matthews would have us go TO the
cemeteries and uneaTth the ancestors Of
the maltreated captive kings. if we care
TO know aught concerning their anatomy.
What is 10 be gained by the vandalism
Our school graduates are pitiful and
pitiless spoilers now, with the bars let
down they would go hopeiessly adrift-
sans Ueur ct sans TeprOcne. lnOSe VINO
know the meaning of. and love. the de-
vious ways of English orthography, must
hereafter spend their precious time in
learning new rules. and fashioning
strange and uncouth garments in which
to clothes their thoughts before they can
be given TO the world. and the unfa-
miliar page will look as bald and mean
ingless as would a lovely girl with every
ringlet suddenly shaved smooth from her
curly head; CHASTITY sight-every fea-
ture protuberance that had been a
beauty. unrecOgnizable; a travesty upon
humanity.
Where viii the new spelling find for
itself a place among the tongues Of
earth? We dare not call it English: no
other tongue will own it, belittled.
shorn, and mutilated-torn from the root
from which It sprung-it viii wander
shrinking under ridicule and contempt,
an outcast upon the face Of the earth. in
disfavor even among those who brought
it forth.
There win be no glory for the Presi-
dent; no. nor for Andrew Carnegie. neith-
CT, in pushing this innovation; If there be
any credit, let il be given where Ii be-
longs, 10 Mr.. Josh Billings. who had the
wit to know that as a burlesque only.
could reform spelling be a success
Oh. the saving grace Of a sense OF
humOr.
MARTHA ELIZABETH HOYT.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
superintendent visits school.

Supt William E. Chancellor visited the
Eastern High School yesterday and made
a careful inspection of the various de-
partments. Before leaving he addressed
the pupils, who were all assembled in one
Of the study halls for the purpose. and
dwelt upon the advantages of sound men,
tai and physical training. At the close Of
his remarks he was heartily applauded by
the scholars
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
Club and society Meetings To-day

Club and Society Meetings To-day
Knights of the Modern Maccabees-Class initia-
tiOn al Northeast Temple.
District Federation Of Wmen's Clubs-AnnGal
meeting IN the TestTy Of Jewish Temple. Eighth
street. between II and ! northwest 10 a. N.
Election Of officers Z 30 p. n.
Sons Of the American Revolution-First monthly
meeting al Rauscher'a
Ladies Aid Society Of the First Congregational
ChuTch-BaZaaT in church building Tenth and
g streets northwest
Municipal Council Royal Acknowledging at
Pythian Temple. 1912 Ninth street northwest.
Washington Centennial Lodge, +. A. A. NJ
Meeting IN Masonic Temple
An annual meeting of the District of
Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs
viii begin this morning Al the Jewish
Temple. The organization is composed
Of thirteen affiliated organizations, repre-
senting membership Of 5000 women in
the District. Mrs. Lucia f. Blunt. the
president, will read her annual message
at the morning session.
Reports from the presidents OF the thir-
teen clubs will be heard. They are: The
Wcmans National Press Club. Mrs. Ellen
5. Cromwell. president; Pro Re Nata, Mrs.
Martha Hillebrand. president; Legion Of
Loyal Women, Mrs. Margaret A. Knapp,
president; WOmans Christian Temper
ance Union Mrs Clinton Smith. presi-
cent. District of Columbia WOman's Suf-
frage Association. Mrs. Helen R. Tindall
president; Excelsior Literary Club. Mrs
NJ l. Willis, president; Washington City
kindergarten Club, Miss Susan PIessner
Pollock, president; Aid Association for the
Blind, Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main, pres
ident; Woman's Bindery Union. Miss Nan
ME T. Daniel. president; Ladies' Union
Veteran Union, Mrs. Ella s. Knight, pres
ident; Columbia Heights Art Club, Mrs
Elizabeth Ayres Stokes, president; Coun-
ell OF Jewish Women, Mrs. Charles A.
Goldsmith, president, and the Woman s
Clinic, Mrs. Emily Lee Ragan, president
After an informal luncheon this after
noon there viii be a short musical en-
tertainment Afterward the election of
officers viii be held
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
Cnnt- Ponton Die. suddenly.

Capt Lafayette VI. Ponton died early
yesterday morning in the lobby Of the
National Hotel, from heart failure. He
was native of Nelson County, Virginia,
and served in the Confederate army dur
Ing the civil war. He was employed as
night watchman at the National, having
formerly served in the same capacity at
the Metropolitan.
A sister, who lives IL this city. was
notified OF his death. His funeral will be
arranged by the Confederate Veterans As
sOciatiOn.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
D. A. r. Holds Meetins.

Martha Washington Chapter. d. A r ,
met last evening in the Ebbitt House.
Mrs H. 2. Gerald. regent, presided. The.
programme Included talk by Mrs Ellen
Spencer Mussey. State regent, who brief
ly reviewed the work Of the D. 4. r.
within the last TWO years. as shown in the
establishment of the Juvenile Court and
the compulsory education law I'm the
District. she asked that all members OF
the D. \. r. interest themselves person
ally In Judge De Laceys court. and spoke
Of the need Of further prohibition of child
labor, which prohibition is now confined
only 10 school hours.
The pri2cIpai address of the evening
was delivered by William H Singleton.
Among the guests present We're: Mrs.
Mary 5. Lockwood. one OF the founders
Of the d. a. r.; Mrs. Fannie Matthews.
regent Of Catherine Montgomery Chap
ter, and Mrs. II. T. Guss, regent of Con-
tl1ental Danes Chapter. The members of
Martha Washington Chapter who assist
ed as hOstesSes. Were Mrs. Gerald. re-
sent Miss Alice Short recording secre-
tCry, Mrs. Edmonst3n, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. johnson, Mrs Werber.
Miss Seldel, Miss Emory, Mrs. Power.
Mrs. Miller, Miss Higgins, Miss Love
Miss Peck, Mrs. MilHgan, Miss MiIHgan.
and Miss Woodbury..
Considerable interest attaches TO the
permit issued yesterday in the name Of
the Daughters Of the American Revolt
ton for extensive repairs 10 Continental
Hall. on Seventeenth street. between c
and D streets northwest. The estimated
cost is S30.100. Norcross Brothers Com
pany VIII DO the work under the super
vision OF Architect Z. 2. Casey.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
students TaII1 I'm Gaelic.

Prof. Flynn, presided at the exercises
of the school of the Irish language at
Carroll Institute last evening, which
was we'll attended.
The translations from Irish to English
and English 70 Irish showed a familiarity
with the Gaelic by the students which
reflects much credit on their teachers.
Addresses were made in the Gaelic Ian
guage by several persons.
DR.. J. c. O'ConneH spoke in Gaelic,
describing the language as the most fore
ible, sweet, and expressive Of languages.
noting its antiquity, and its Importance
In philosophy
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
Buried beside His Wife.

Double funeral services were held yes
terday afternoon at Prospect Hill Gem
etery, when the bodies Of DR.. John B.
Walter and his wife were inferred to-
gether. DR.. Walter died four days after
his wife. He had been i'll about eight
months, during which time he was nuTsed
by his wife, who died on Tuesday Of last
week
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
Gen. Edwards Regains Health.

After spending several months in the
General Army Hospital. Fort Bayard. n.
NJ, where he has been under treatment
for bronchial affection, Gen. Clarence r.
Edwards, chief of the insular bureau of
the War Department, has returned to
Washington fully restored in health.
When he resumed his desk yesterday he
was presented with a huge bouquet OF
American Beauty roses by the employees
OF his bureau
The Washington herald., 1906-11-21
Club Members to BE Dined.

This evening the Mercantile Club will
give an anniversary banquet at the club
house. S01 NJ street northwest. for men,
bers of the club exclusively. Dinner will
be served at o'clock. The occasion will
be enlivened with music. and toast list.
with good. speakers. has been arranged by
the committee under President Harry
King and Secretary d. B. Gusdorf.