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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-16

Very few American boys and girls would
care to spend the Christmas holidays in
France. where no one pays much attention
TO Christmas and where no presents are
exchanged. The children who have no
home with a little n" In France and
who are being reared in the converts, often
have some beautiful Christmas ceremonies,
the spirit OF which might won be intro
duced into other lands. For weeks before
Christmas the convent children begin TO
prepare for the convent celebration. The
crib with the Christ child is the chief
center Of attraction, and the reward OF
good behavior is the privilege Of helping
TO make the crib gold straw Is laid for
each kind act and for each day wen spent
The highest reward Of merit Is the privi-
lege OF laying the wax figure In the crib.
The children OF the poor are always kept
In mind by the convent child. II Is the
custom to get ready presents OF fruit. neces-
saries. clothing. etc, for these ''unfortunate
children Of God" When the children re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-16


8q1rS6I familiar and homelike customs
ts4S$J are very similar in English
speaking lands, but in other countries there
is much that is strange to those who are
used to a New World Christmas.
Perhaps IL an American boy were to
spend Christmas away from the dear home
festivities he might best enjoy the Russian
celebration. There Is one feature of the
Christmas observance in the cars domain
which is apt TO strike one very favorably,
and that is the great length OF the holiday
season. Christmastde covers two whole
weeks, and for fourteen days, from Deem
Der "A until January s, there is one long
line OF holidays. For a fortnight books
and pencils are laid aside and the school,
room doors are closed. Neither do people
work. Everybody has a long, memorable,
happy holiday. The streets are very bright
and gay and the store windows are be-
wilderingly beautiful with holiday goods,
though it is to be feared that this year.
II present conditions maintain, there will
be little Joy or celebration in the Little
Fathers empire and little cause for re-
JOicing ON the part Of his poor, oppressed
people.
In the large Russian cities the Christ
mas sunshine glows radlantly on the snow
covered streets and buildings. The air is
crisp cold and invigorating. The happy
crowds pass along the thoroughfares
dressed In fur coats and caps, snow boots
and sheepskins, and In the national gala
attire OF the various races-the Tartars,
Clrcassians, Armenians and Russians
The streets present the appearance Of a
great international fair, for there are bril-
liant displays side shows and booths
The Gostinoi Door IL the great bazaar Of
81. Petersburg. Al Christmas time it re-
sembles the interior Of a dense forest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-16
The Wise Shopper

You must wake and call me early call me
early, mother dear;
Tomorrow would shopping Bo-the Christ
mas time 81 near
i want 70 shop while stocks are fuil-th6
struggling crowds ] fear;
So wake and call me early, call me early,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-16
Christmas in Other Countries

Thousands of Christmas trees are brought
here every year to go into the homes Of
the people. 1t is good TO record that there
is not a home so poor in Russia but that
the children may have the happiness OF a
Christmas tree. II for some reason there
is no tree at home for the children there
Is certain to be one at the school or asso-
citation. The favorite decorations seen on
the trees in the humber homes are bright
paper flowers, rainbowohued glass beads
and goodies.
Pleasure of the Christmas Tree.
In Russia the pleasure OF the Christmas
tree is not limited to one or two evenings.
The glowing tree shines out brilliantly
every night during the two weeks and
each night there is a party for old or
young. In the city the respondent trees
give great enjoyment to the eager Russian
children. But the most wonderful sight
is seen in the country on the large estates,
when a tree is decorated and lighted Just
as it stands in the center of a bit Of woods.
The scene is verify impressive. The village
children, who are invited guests, gather
about wild with delight to get the pres
ents and dainues from the wonderful.
sparkling outstretched branches Of the
tree.
In Germany, too. there is no holiday on
the calendar so great as Christmas And
II is the children's festival also. Christmas
IN Germany is very much like Christmas
IN America. Many OF our Christmas GUS
toms came from there. Germany gave US
the Christmas tree. and it is the center OF
all the Christmas doings for tho German
children.
1t is the chief pleasure Of the German
fathers and mothers TO prepare the Christ.
mas tree. This is usually done in a room
closed to the children. There is great mys.
terry about II all. Everyone i'm the house
has his secrets for weeks before Christmas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-16

Y MOST Of the civilized countries
around the world every boy and
girl celebrates Christmas. The
familiar and homelike customs
are very similar in English
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
EAST PROVIDENCE
Town Council Adopts Commits.
slonsrs' Grade for the Avenue
eastman Twins Prove Good Fire
Fighters. minor Mention

The town council held an adjourned
meeting yesterday afternoon TO take ac-
ton on defining the grade OF Bullocks
Point avenue. There has been a little
difference between the grade called for
by the commission appointed by the town
and the grade asked for by the engineers
of the Rhode Island company.
The council decided TO adopt the grade
ing this grade the sum OF $500 must be
paid TO John Murray, 500 each to N A.
White and Mrs. Horace Davidson, whose
property Is TO be affected by the change
and the work IL to be done under the d.
rection OF Councilman Frederick w.
Cady, who is the committee on highways
for the district.
The council appropriated the sum of
$50 for Bucklin post and SIS for Farragut
post, TO be used for Memorial Day ser
Vices. A number OF licenses for amuse-
ments at Crescent Park and Boyden
Heights were granted.
TWINS DID GOOD WORK.
Yesterday afternoon Patrolman Connell
sent I'm an alarm of fire for a brush fire
u ar the corner " Warner and Pawtucket
al rived on the scene they found tac
eastman twins, Joe and Duke hard at
work with Pail and watering can. SUBJ
DUNG the "conhagration. They succeeded
to the extent that there but little 70. the
firemen TO do when the reached the sccaes
MINOR MENTION.
There was no degree work at the meet
ing OF Watchemoket tribe OF Red men
last evening.
There was n clean slate at the police
station this morning.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
HARD JOLT FOR CHIEF,

None of the commissioners would dis
cuss their decision. Chairman Luther
simply saying: The decision speaks for
itself"
Generally 1t is regarded as a body blow
at Chief Matthews. and his friends were
exceedingly apprehensive this afternoon
when they learned the sweeping char
acter or the boards findings
Rev. Mr.. Cristy said: 1T is what had
reason TO expect from the wisdom and
justice OF the board. II will inconveniance
me to be present next Wednesday. as
have other meetings TO attend, but the
boards will is law, and | shall be pres
ent."
Messrs. Comstock and Canning, attor-
neys for Mr. Nash. refused TO discuss the
decision tunil they had opportunity 10
read IL in deatil
When John B. Nash was informed OF
the boards decision he said: IL did nor
see anything else for the board 10 do
under the circumstances. I would lave
been much surprised had IL not decided
that way"
The hearing. OF the original charges
which will be reopened next "Wednesday
will be public In the same sense as that
held on the contempt phase OF the case.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
George w J1mcnes

New York, May 1s-The following com
munacation from George w. Jiminez.
formerly New York policeman, explains
itself:
On my way from Colon to Jamaica
met one OF your correspondents aboard
the Orinco. We talked one evening about
the reason for my leaving the employ OF
the Psnamanian government as police in
structor. In a cablegram sent from Ja-
maica 10 the Herald was quoted ax say
ing 1 had resigned because had been
recently instructed that the police force
was not intended to preserve order, but to
he used TO control elections.
Wnile this Ia slIhuantlally what said
realize II Will be met by indignant de-
malls by the Amador government.
In order totplace myself I'm a perfectly
correct hight would say that the Pana-
manian government never went so far as
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
A DIFFERENCE
IN LUNGS.

In the Edinburgh Uni.
versity three human lungs lie
side by side. One is of an
Eskimo and is snow white.
In life, this would be ruddy
with rich blood. Another is
that of a coal-miner and is
black. The other is of a town
dweller and is a dirty slate
gray, as are the lungs of most
city residents. That's why
consumption thrives in cities.
One reason why SCOTS
Emulsion does so much to
keep down consumption is
because it helps to keep the
lungs clean and supplies
them with rich, red blood. 1t
makes the lungs germ.re-
sisting. If the body is run
down and health is at a low
ebb Scott's Emulsion will
build it up quickly and per.
manently.
SCOTT q BOVINE. sss Pearl s1s, Ess yssA
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
SAID He HAD BOUGHT
HOME Of n. N. COATES

A man giving his name as Charles w.
Rourke OF New London, Conn, was ar
rested on Brown street yesterday after
noon by Officers T. J. Sheridan ana r y.
Markey.
II appears he had been lettering in tho
vicinity OF the residence OF H. NJ. Coates.
and when questioned by the coachm IN
said he had Just bought the house and
was going In.
When searched at the Third station a
stone wrapped in a handkerchief was
found In his pocket. and in explanation
OF its presence Rourke said that threo
men were following him
Hc was sent to the Central station 10
be examined as to his sanity by Police
Surgeon Griffin
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
WAS
CAUGHT WITH
GOODS ON HIM

The suspicious actions of a man giving
his name as James cusick, led to his ar
rest by Officer ]. f. Henry or the Fifth
rtat.on at 3:l5 this morning on Eddy, near
Richmond street
About six hours later Cusick waived ex-
animation on the charge OF brealung and
entering In tho night time the restaurant
OF NJ. j. Keegan. $50 Eddy street. and the
larceny OF tobacco. cigars and sticks.
amounting 10 s3.5 in value. He was
bound over TO the grand Jury under bonds
OF $1,000
When stopped by the policeman Curdcl
had box OF 30 cigars and four large
heads OF tobacco Although the night was
torrld and conducive TO restlessness.
whish might possibly have been soothed
by Nicotine the officer considered Cncack's
load oif the weed and the restlessness was
both OF too large proportions
In response TO questions Cusick very
oblisfngly took the officer 20 the resrau-
rant he had entered and told him ALI
about II. Restaurant Keeper Kee~an
ldentified his goods without difficulty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
AN INTERESTING POINT.

Now that the board has disposed OF the
contempt phase OF he case. so far as they
related TO the testimony OF John Il. Nash,
Mr. Cristy's star witness II may be said
that counsel for Messrs. Cristy and Nash
appear TO have out-manoeuvred council
for the chief, even II they did not sue
ceed In throwing sand into tn eyes OF the
judges themselves
According 10 all available information,
Nash was under subpoena for only one
day--Wednesday, May 2 the day he dis,
appeared after the board had adjourned
without calling him.
lie asked through his counsel when he
reappeared to be purged OF contempt be-
cause OF intimidation; and Mr.. Cristy ask
ed that the case be reopened. the intimi-
dation alleged by Nash being his strong
est card.
Now some good attorneys say hat Nash
was not I'm contempt at all. since he had
not been summoned for the day he was
not present-the day the hearing was
closed. and that talk OF purging him was
only legal bit OF sparring for position
In the battle against Chief Matthews
so shrewd n lawyer as Judge Richard
E Lyman. counsel for the chief, has
shown himself to be during the hearings
declared that Nash was In contempt. and
that there were only two ways for the
board to act one being 10 purge him and
the other 20 excuse him.
To purge him would be 10 exonerate
him. argued the Judge. while 10 excuse
him-the proper course. he urged-should
mean 10 fine him nominal sum-say 81.
The action OF the board IL taken 70
mean that the chief OF police must rso-
dpce practically all OF the witncceee ne
presented against Nash in the contempt
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
RIVERSIDE.

An Italian barber who conducts a shop
on Bullocks Point avenue. turned the
square up side down yesterday afternoon.
He was seized with a At while ne had a
customer in the chair. who did what he
could for the tonsorial artist, in fact
pulled the barber through the fit and was
somewhat surprised to see the razor
wielder go into a second fit He then
lacked up the job. A lumber and a
grocery clerk cared for the barber in
the last attack.
Rev Fr. OBren. a member Of the
order of the Fathers OF the Providence
Apostolate, who has been conducting a
mission for non-catholics at st. Brendan's
church. ended his labors last evening. He
made many friends here, not only among
those Of his own creed but among others.
8. Il. Anthony purchased fast horse
for Rock" .Aanlon of Watchemoket yes-
teItay and the horse has a mark of :. 27.
Whether the horse got the mark on A
freight train or the racing track has not
yet been made public.
There Is some talk of the young man OF
this place forming a democratic club
F'arragut post, @. A r., met last even-
ing In Grube's hail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19

proceedings, unless some way to use the
record in the other case can be found:
and this might involve an outlay OF an
proximately 800 more for witness fees
and other expenses.
Nash will also have to present his Wit
nesses as to his character and standing
In the community, while Rev. Mr.. Cristy
IS said TO have few witnesses in re-
serve. and possibly some new evidence
Discussing the question OF consparacv.
n friend OF Chief Matthews told the repre-
sentative of The News-Democrat today
that, when the evidence presented on the
first day of the original hearing rs made
public. IL will contain some interesting
reading.
Inc public, he said, does not yet
Know some of the best things That were
said behind closed doors. The chief is
not at all against an open Investigation
and has absolutely nothing to fear
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
Providence, May Io, 1906

Commissioner Luther arrived at e;p and
Mr.. Pierce at 9:57. Colonel Gross, who
understood nothing would be done until
II o'clock at the earliest came In at lo:4S.
The commissioners talked about the
weather and almost everything else that
bore no relation 10 the case in hand until
II, AZ. when City Solicitor Albert A. Baker
arrived, and the board went Immediately
into executive session.
Chairman Luther wore this morning n
new light spring suit that fitted him luke
n glove" and did credit to his valor.
81 dropped in 20 try II on this morning"
ne told The News-Democrat. and liked
Il 80 we'll that I refused to take II of
again"
Mr.. Pierce was In jovial mood, ana dis
tributed to the press representatives. all
OF whom he regarded as his friends, he
said. some choice cigars.
Like Commissioner Gross, he wore low
quarter shoes with flaring bow strings,
but Mr. Gross sported new blue suit.
n purple tie with a stick pin, whose head
was a cluster OF pearls and a small dia-
mond. and so went him one better.
Before going into executive session
Chairman Luther sprang this Joke on the
waiting UrwSpaprr rneni
suppose the board has decided not 10
reopen the hesring7"
lie was told that the people would be.
lieve what they saw In the newspapers,
as usual. and that the public generally
knew the commissioners were unalterably
committed TO the reopenins OF the hearing
when they announced that they intended
10 TO 10 the very bottom OF the charges
preferred by Mr.. crfsty against Chief OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
PERSONAL POINTERS

Mrs. David s. Baker has closed her CITY
house yesterday and with the Arh-ses
Baker gone TO their country house an
Wexford. They will sail for Europe
July
Senator Nelson w. Aldrich has been M
his country estate at Warwick Neck pre-
prfng TO open 1t or the return of Mrs.
Aldrdch and Miss Elsie Aldrich, who ar.
due next "Wednesday on the Kronprin.
from Europe.
Mrs. George w. Parks has returned "a
Providence to reside. She has been living
an Orange. n. j., during the past winter
Mss Ethel Parks has gone TO Cleveland
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19

TO actually instruct me 10 use the police
for election purposes. Nevertheless, the
limitations and wishes Il expressed to
me 20 that end made me feel that 1t was
eXperted OF me TO at least stand by viola
tions OF the franchise. Thta made my po-
s5tion so embarrassing that felt II my
dCty to resign.
While there was practically no misun-
derstanding between your correspondent
and myself. | think II best 10 make this
explanation as the Panamanian govern
ment could deny II ever actually issued
such instRI,tions The Panamanian gov
ernment. whowever cannot deny that II
gave me TO understand by unmistakable
ordinations and steps taken that the uae
OF the police force in the coming elections
was the real motive for not carrying out
any OF my recommendations for It's reor-
ganizatioh GEORGE w. JINfENEZ.
on board the Orinco, at sea, May IL. 1906.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
The PEDDlER DIDN'T HAVE
P0CKETB00K AFTER ALL

Michael b. Wood of 1854 Eddy street did
some business with a fruit peddler In
front OF his house yesterday afternoon
and claims that when he went back into
the house he forgot to pick up his pocket
book containing s57 which he had left in
the peddler's wagon.
lie hurried after the peddler. but the
latter didn't know anything about the
pocketbook.
Late I'm the afternoon some children
who live on Briggs street found the pock-
etbook and returned II TO Mr.. Wood
Some papers and SIS OF the $57 were I'm IT,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
SHOT AT SUSPICIOUS
Man IN HIS BACK YARD

Edward Coleman. 124 Pitman street, was
aroused at O'Clock this morning by a
noise In his yard
Two revolver shots which he discharged
from his windaw az a man which caused
the latter TO pump the fence and make
his escape
Onicer F. p. Markey heard the shots
and ran TO the Coleman residence. With
officer Ward he made thorough search
In the vicinity but the man had made good
his escape
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
BARRY is ARRESTED AS
F. D. T0OF'S ASSA|LANT

Peter Barry, whom Fred d. Toof SUI
perintendent OF the Jenckes Spinning
company. Pawtucket, partly recognized
as one OF his assailants In connection with
the recent attempt at robbery OF the
company's pay envelopes. was arrested
iast evening on the Joy Line steamer
Just before IL left for New York.
Detective Henry OF Pawtucket and De-
tectives Nickersn and Caffrey Of this city
hearched the boat for him and found him
on the upper deck, apparently In hiding
Papers found in his pockets showed that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19

session disclosed by person persons
that the information would reach Nash.
HE present testify the alleged
in the complaint and the with the character
Nash but his refusal failure when asked number
times this hearing whether he present merely
or also institute proceedings Nash fugitive
justice might naturally give ground for ineng that ONE OF
THE OBJECTS OF HAVING THE WARRANT HERE AT THE
PREVIOUS HEARING ON THE CRISTY CHARGES WAS TO
SCARE NASH
m was So relation the matter that respect would
be improper and deserve condemnation.
"I1e however finally stated, OF his he had
authority institute fugitive justice proceedings without the
prior sanction of the Massachusetts district which had
been obtained.
Sixth BY direct order of Chief of Police Matthews issued
Sunday day following publication of Nash
Menod adavts the flower stand Nashs place of business
closed that morning No other
where flowers sold morning closed ordered
closed
"In view of aidavs and charges THE
ACTION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE IN CLOSING ONLY
THIS STAND AND NOT THE OTHER FLOWER STORES
AND STANDS, MAY PROPERLY BE CRITICISED
THE Chief of Police used of the city police de-
tecve to obtain evidence against Nash relative ito to the o
BUSINESS BUT IN HIS PERSONAL AFFAIR. 1T WOULD
APPEAR THAT THE SAME INFORMATION COULD HAVE
BEEN EASILY OBTAINED MORE PROPERLY OTHER
WISE.
THIS ACTION is DIsAPPRovED BY THE BoARD
AND IF 1T HAD COME TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE
BOARD AT THE TIME, 1T WOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED
BY THIS BOARD.
Seventh: Relative parts the petitions requesting that
hearing the Csy charges be reopened of the petitions
filed morning after the evidence closed and be-
any subsequent step taken
1T technical the hearing. 1t
entirely competent for this Board in the exercise of its dscre
to especially view of the above find
inps Of Board such is the natural sequence
THIS BOARD THEREFORE, WILL REOPEN THE
HEARING ON THE CRISTY CHARGES TO THE EXTENT
OF ADMITTING THE TESTIMONY OF THE WITNESS
NASH AND ANY TESTIMONY PROPERLY ADMISSIBLE
REL ATIVE TO SAID WITNESS AND HIS TESTIMONY, AND
WILL PROCEED WITH THE SAME ON WEDNESDAY
NEXT AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M AT THE OFFICE OF THE
BOARD.
II
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19

ne had been recently accepted at the local
recruiting office and had been assigned 10
duty at Fort Slocum
Mr.. Toof was brutaly set upon by two
men IN the mill offlce Tuesday morning
tray or pay envelopes.
lie was wounded about the head and
body, but no money was obtained by his
assailants ~
Barry had been employed ar the mill
several weeks ago and Mr.. Toof Informed
the Fawtucket police that he believed him
10 be one OF HIS assailants
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
LEMEUR LOST HIS $40 WATCH

Here's reflex action tip for ball fan.
tomorrow:
Oliver Lemeur. ls0 Charles street wa.
unclaimed from $40 watch at the RocL,,
Point game last Sunday The second st,
tion police blotter has the suggestion tbi.
morning that II may now be in a shos
where three balls are out 'p
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
FOUR MORE FUTURE DEwrys

Joseph Ell Fournier. aged IS. OF o,ror-
vile; Edgar J. Bouteir. aged H. of sh,.
city; Michael Ross. aged Il. OF this css,.
and Ernest Parenteau. aged IL of .Ayc,i,
Centre' enlisted IN the navy this mornlns
bosset street "ey-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
VISCIOUS BULL DOG
MANGLED CHIlD'S FACE

bull dog. owned by w. c. Pierce. lss
Indiana avenue. bit both sides OF q
child's face yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Helen Morris. 256 New York ave.
nue., was calling on Mrs. Pierce and the
dog attacked her three-year-old daughter
Helen without warning
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
BRIDGE CLOSED ANOTHER WEEK

William d. Bullock Of the city eneineor,
department who hs charge 81 ~ u,
on Point street bridge. annour,o., "v'k ',q,A
morning that the bridge vould ~ I, thls
to vehicular travel for another ueos seo
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19
"WM. II. LUTHER,
LEWIS ]. PIERCE,
"HAROLD ]. GROSS,
Board of Police Commissioners.

Police Matthews.
The commissioners were in session half
an hour, at the conclusion OF which Chair
man Luther gave to the representatives
of the press the formal statement printed
above.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-19

Fifth: Police Marshal George NJ Sebbn OF Springfield was
present the hearing May 2nd with his
issued about four against Nash for exhibiting pic
Springfield That he had process against his pos