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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
CORPORAL COMMITS SUICIDE
Member of Thirteenth Cavalry Shoots
Himself Through Head az
Fort Riley,

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, July L-Corporai
7. Redder Of Troop A. Thirteenth cavalry,
stationed at Fort Riley, committed suicide
In this city tonight with a party OF SOL
diers, he came to town from the post to
hear the band concert In the city park. and
during the last selection played by tho
band excused himself from his comrades,
walked up in the light near the bandstand
In front of the large crowd. drew a revolver
and blew his brains out. He died inamedi-
ately, r..,..
Corporal Redder served twelve years with
the English army and during the Bier war
received favorable mention for acts Of
bravery and daring He IL supposed to
have been respondent over a love AFFAIR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05

in our beloved land Before the sun sets on
one of these centers of civilization 1t arises
upon another,
on the walls OF the temple of Karnak
an ancient artist carved the likeness OF an
Egyptian king, represented as holding a
group Of captives by the hair and In the
other hand is raised q CLUB with which to
strike the captivee. What king would De
willing to confess himself so cruel today
In some of the capitols OF Europe are
monuments built and ornamented with can
non taken In war. This form OF boasting,
once popular, is sull tolerated, though time
must give way to some emblem OF Victory
less suggestive OF slaughter
Great Opportunities and Burdens.
AS we are gathered tonight in England 8
capitol, permit me to conclude with a senti.
ment suggested by piece OF statuary at
tor rhp beside S her consort. one Of his arms
is about her and the other points upward.
He told the story SO plainly that II was
hardly necessary to chisel the words
'allured to brighter worlds and led the
way"
tiful than that which gave the world the
Greek slave, the dying gladiator or the
goddess Athene, 1t embodies the idea with
which the expanding feeling Of comrade-
nations, as wen as the relations OF husband
and wife, Let US indulge In tho hope that
our nation may SO measure up 10 Its great
opportunities and bear It's share in the
white mans burden as TO earn the right
TO symbolic it's progress by similar nG-
ure. It has been allured by providence to
a higher ground; may Il lead the way in
winning the confidence OF those who follow
It and In exhibiting the spirit OF Him who
said, "1f am lifted up, I will draw all men
unto me-
The reading OF the speech proved a dis
appointment to the crowd, which wanted
oratory unhampered by manuscript.
John L, Griffiths. the American consul
general at Liverpool answered for the
guests and won rounds OF applause when
he compared the financial and meat packing
scandals Of the United States to spots on
the sun and paid his respects to those per-
sons who could see the spots, but not the
sun,
The American and British nAgs were
draped on the walls OF the dining room and
the orchestra played a program of Amer
lean melodies,
The guests included Sir Laurence Alma
Tadema, Paul Morton OF New York. Frank
lin MaoVeaEh OF Chicago, Consul General
Wynne, Isaac SeliEman OF New York, Rep
resentative Nicholas LonEworth Of Gin
oinnati. George Harvey OF New York, ], q.
A. Ieishman, American ambassador to
Turkey; Sir H, 8 Maxim, and Admiral
Sterling,
During the dinner Ambassador Reid read
a letter fro Queen Alexandra expressing
the keenest sorrow over the Salisbury rail-
way disaster and rendering heartfelt SYM
pathy to all concerned, especially the
young bride so suddenly bereaved." mean
ing Mrs, Frederick II, Cossitt Of New York
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BRYAN SPEAKS IN LONDON
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would be great in the better sense of tie
term, must intend benefit as we'll as confer
II, they must plan advantage, and not
I take Il for granted that our duty to
the socalled inferior races is not discharged
by merely feeding them In times Of famine
port when some other calamity overtakes
them, A much greater assistance Is rend-
cred them when they are LED to a more
ideals which stimulate them to self-develop-
ment, The improvement OF the people
themselves should be the paramount object
IN all intercourse with the orient.
Among the blessings which the Christian
nations are at this time able-and I'm duty
beund-to carry TO the rest OF the world I
the science Of government, arbitration as
a substitute for war, appreciation Of the
dignity of labor and high conception OF
life,
Education Necessary.
Education comes first, and in nothing
have the United States and England been
more clearly helped than in the advocacy
God are disclosed by His handiwork, then
the creation Of the human mind Is IN
i INTENDED that learning should be monopo-
against the plans OF Jehovah, who would
the human race. 1t is a false civilization,
not a true one, that cOuntenances the per-
mansnt separation Of society into two dis
prove the mind and the other condemned
10 hopeless ignorance. Equally false is
that conception Of international politics
which would make the prosperity OF one
nation depend upon the exploitation Of
another. While no one is far-sighted
enough to estimate with accuracy the re-
mote. or even the Immediate consequences
OF human action, yet as We can rely upon
the principle that each individual prohts
prosperity OF his nelghbors, so we cannot
doubt that. II is 70 the advantage Of each
nation that every other nation shall make
the largest possible use OF its own re-
sources and the capabilities OF It's people,
No one questions that Japans innuence
has been q benehcent one since she has
emerged from illiteraey and endowed heI
people with public schools, open 20 all heT
Bows and girls The transition from a
position OF obscurlty into a world pOwe,i
was scarcely more rapid than her trhhsl-
ton from a menace into an ally
China Is entering upon a similar eA-
perience and I am confident that her era
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servance OF independence day has Increased
rapidly during the laSt four yeaSs the
country over, and the decrease Of death
and injury in Omaha is merely in line with
the rest OF the country. The ngures, how
ever. show that the advance has been made
principally in regard to lockJaw, Accord
ing to the Journal OF the American Medi-
cal association the total deaths from this
cause for 1903 attributed to Fourth Of July
gunpowder celebrations. numbered 4es, in
1904 but 1888 and in 1905. 1872. There were
6,174 persons dead or injured in 1905 against
4. 40 in 1903, the conclusion being that small
accidents nourished, but that the more
serious ones declined. In 1906 Nebraska s
quota TO the total casualties was small.
there being but four deaths and thirty-nine
persons hurt.
Boy shot with Rife.
The shooting Of John Lee the 1s-year-old
son OF Ambrose Lee, 2529 California street,
occurred about II 30 yesterday morning, the
rifle being in the hands Of playmate
named Frank welch. Lee, Welch and an
other boy, named Earl Edwards, were
shooting at q bottle in the backyard Of tho
Edwards home on California street near
Twenty-fourth. The target was so close
that little dihculty was experienced in
hitting IT, Lee proposed that the shooters
step further back and they started to do
this when Lee noticed the gun was point
ing towards him
Don't point the gun at me-" he said
and endeavored to push the muzzle away.
The force used. according to the stories
told was sufhcient to cause young Welch's
and light wagon. the driver OF which
whipped up and escaped. The boy was
taken to the police station and bruises
about the legs and feet dressed by Surgeon
Raber The patient was removed TO his
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clearing sale price. ~S, $3.50 $780, N2S
and $500 each.
Four black lawn dresses pretty styles,
regularly sold at s45O; July clearing sale
price. t2,5 each,
Two Bingham dresses regularly sold at
800 July clearing sale price. i25O each.
During this great sale OF linen. and lin
gerie dresses no alteration will be made.
THE GREATEST SALE Of beautiful new
waists ever shown in Omaha will commence
next Saturday Watch the newspapers and
OUT show windows for particulars.
Second floor.
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Lentn-AIernnder-

COLUMBUS, O., July A-Former Con-
gresham John J. LAntz and Mrs. Kate
Alexander were married today, There were
no guests save the members OF the lmme-
date families OF the bride and groom and
a few personal friends. ...
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
TAMMANY HALL CELEBRATES DAY
Congressman John A. Sullivan Makes
. Political Speech

. Political Speech.
NEW YORK. July 4.-The annual cele-
bration OF the Society OF Tammany, or the
Columbian order. took place today in honor
Of the 10th anniversary or American indie
pendence. The exercises which were held
at rammany were attended by prominent
men from many parts Of the, country.
One Of the principal addresses Of the day
was delivered by Congressman John A. Sui
ivan q Massachusetts,. who spoks OF what
he regarded a. the evils which had grown
out Of the protective tariff
The address OF welcome was delivered by
Grand sachem W. Bourke Cochran. Thomas
c. 7. Grain read the declaration OF inds-
psndence and brief addresses were dsiiV-
cred by representative democrats from var
ious sections OF the country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
July Clearance Sale Of Mill
merry, Fine Ready-to-Wear
Hats 29c Each.

II you are going to need a hat for some
special purpose, and have put on buying
on account of price, let Thursday be the
day to buy. for we are going to close out
the balance OF our stock of ready-to-wear
turbans and street hats for women and
children at a ridiculously low price,
HATS WORTH FROM H.00 to $500.
THURSDAY 2sc EACH.
In Basement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
LONG LIST OF CASUALTIES
Dead and Injured 'ViCt ms Of Fireworks
Festivities Number Hundreds.
FIVE BOYS KILLED At WItKESBARRE, PA.
One FStalIty in Iowa, Three In
p. wisconsin and Four In Indiana
Hundred Hurt in St.
Louis.

IF!f .fatrf rsle - q . .ttF4 4
NEW YORK, July Awhile the list Of
minor accidents as- = result Of todays
celebration of the Fourth of July reached
far up into the hundreds, there were fewer
serious casualties than for many years
past. Only one death attributable to the
celebration was reported by the police that
Of Morriss Shapiro, seltzer water manu-
facturer, who was shot in the head by a
stray bullet as he was driving through
a street in Harlem. He died soon after
ward The police were unable to learn
from where the bullet came
There were ten deaths in Greater New
York from the heat and humidity.
Five Boys Instantly killed.
wILKEsBARRE. Pa, July AIT Wanna
ME. a mining tawn five miles from here,
1--WE boys were killed tonight and nine others
injured by celebrating the Fourth of July.
Two of the killed were brothers named
Pachunis. Two other brothers named
shukawics and the other named Long.
They had placed powder in a pipe and IT
had failed to go of. They then forced a
stick of dynamite into the pipe and began
pounding IT, A terrific explosion followed.
Four of the boys were fatally mangled
and the NTH died on the way to the hos
pital. Some Of the injured are so badly
I hurt that they may die.
Many Casualties In Iowa.
DIES MONIES, Ia, July 4-One person
was fatally injured and several others
seriously hurt by the collapse of the bal
cony today at Danbury. Woodbury. county,
Iowa, during a Fourth OF July parade.
Dispatches from various towns in the state
chronicle the serious injury OF seven per-
sons the majority children, as the result
OF Fourth Of July accidents. At Waterloo,
Howard Parry, aged 10. and Leo Hollar,
aged ls. we're drowned while attempting to
swim across UNLESS lake.
over Hundred Injured.
ST. LOUIS, MO-, July L-Statistics gath
cred by the police indicate that while more
than 100 persons were injured. there were
no deaths here today as the result Of the
celebration OF the nations birthday ami
versary The list OF injured follows:
: Firearms, fOrty-eight; toy pistols, four
teen; torpedos, two; cannon crackers nine
teen; powder burns, nine; toy cannon,
eight; fireworks, fifteen. Total, LIS.
! Four Fatalities in Indiana.
! INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 4-Reports
from throughout the state show four
fatalities and a large number Of persons
injured as the result OF today's celebra-
! ton OF the Fourth.
! ELKHART, Ind. July 4.-Ray Browning,
aged u years, died today from lockJaw, re-
sulting from q wound caused by the ex-
plosion Of a blank cartridge. Frank Beach
lost neye on account OF a giant fre-
? cracker.
Three Deaths In wisconsin
! MILWAUKEE,, Wis, July 4-Three
deaths are recorded In Wisconsin as a re-
suit OF the celebration Of the Fourth OF
I July today.
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TO the people. The investigation made in
the. house established the fact that many
Of the most common articles Of food and
drink are adulterated and are sold by short
weight or measures. Under the new law
consumers will know what they eat or drink
and how much they get of It for their
money,
1.-THE meat inspection measure is in a
class by Itself and will have far-resching
consequences, Tire public agitation Of the
subject did great injury to the trade and
Is to be regretted. The ultimate effect,
however, will be benefit to the entire
country, Tho testimony taken before the
agricultural committee Of the house did
not disclose that diseased meats were be-
ing canned or sold but that In some cases
the sanitary conditions we're imperfect. A
permanent annual appropriation Of S3,00O.OOC
was made to cover the cost of inspection
thus distributing the burden equitably upon
all the people. To have done otherwise
would have been to tax the west and the
Industries of the west for the benefit OF
the east. Under the provisions Of the pure
feod law the cost OF inspection is to be
borne by the general government. There is
no good reason why a. different rule should
he applied In the, case OF meat inspection.
THE new naturalization law will make
uniform throughout the United States all
proceedings relating to citizenship, and will
preserve them to the third and fourth gen
eratiens, II will dignity American citi
zenship, and make certain to the natural
ICED citizen the protection Of the govern
ment az home and abroad.
THE settlement of the type Of the 18th
milan canal was OF vital Importance The
sea level plan would have entailed an ex
pense Of S250,oOO,000 or more, and under thai
plan twenty years at least would have beer
required for its construction. The lock type
can be built in half the time, for less thar
half the cost and may be changed after
wards II necessary without interruption &c
commerce, ono OF the advantages of tina
plan Ia that the present generation may
use t.
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Bee, July 4. 1905.
Telephone Douglas els.
Tes990e g9sl@ CTS Be" July 1876
E.se: --:;, Our Great Semi-AnnuaI Clearing
Sale Commences Thursday. July s.

bean in A without
and reliable
Re heea ly Thursday morning
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THURSDAY, AT 25c A YARD.
S5c Finest Tissues.
SOC zephy-s. ,..... "a
SOC Silk Organizes, itH Ggt3hx
SOC Imported Gauze. 5fFvl
In Basement.
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Business propositions advertised in The
Bee 50 into the homes Of the best people
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
GREAT WORK OF CONGRESS-
Most Important Session Since the Close Of
the Civil War -
LEGISLATOR OF FAs-stAcHRs EFFECT
Hon. John u Kennedy Talks on the
Results Of CONGREGATIONAL Work
Many Important Bills
Passed.

Congressman John l. Kennedy is back
from Washington and while he is pretty
well tired out by thy strenuous lsbors Of
the session Of congress. speaks enthusiastic
cally Of the results accomplished. lie said:
1.-THE first, session Of the Fifty -ninth con-
Rress will prove to he the most important
In the history Of the country since the
civil war. This is particularly true because
the measures enacted into law are mostly
constructive in character and will
strengthen our institutions and laws and
develop our trade.
1.-THE railroad legislation would of itself
make the session memorable. 1t Is a
great step forward in the regulation and
control OF common carriers The people
have complained. not so much of excessive
rates. as Of unfair determinations. The
new law will in large measure correct these
evils. The discussions on the bill make
It perfectly plain that It is the intention
to perfect the law still further Il necessary
and that In the meantime its provisions
must be carried into effect without fear or
favor.
statehood has been granted to Okla
homa and the Indian Territory and It is
left to Arizona and New Mexico to say
whether or not they shall be. admitted
as one state. Should either Of them declare
against joint statehood that will end II
for years to come. The new state of OKLA
homa will come I'm with large, energetic
and enthusiastic citizenship and it has
a great future before Il.
"The removal Of the tax on denatured
alcohol means a great deal to the mechanic
arts and much. very much, to the farmers
II can be made from almost all kinds OF
farm products, and II Il will accomplish one
half Of the wonders claimed for It in the
generation of heat. light and power, II will
revolutionize many modern methods and
reiegate the ill-smeiling gasoline to the
rear,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
July Clearing Sale at Linen
Department.

Imported French organdies, silk chiffon
cloth and white barred French voile--all
low priced in this great sale
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
Silk Chiffon Cloth.

For evening dresses, one Of the prettiest
materials shown this season, most beauti-
full and dainty patterns and colorings, sold
all season for $3.50 per yard; Thursdays
price, 75c yard. -....... ..
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finger to close over the trigger and Isee fell
to the ground with . 13-oalibre long bullet
in his left lung. He was taken home Inn
mediately and Drs. Allison and Porter SUM
moned. They at once pronounced the case
very serious and the patient was taken to
Bt. Joseph's hospital. It IL thought THAI he
cannot live. t.-
Fred Marsh. 1851 North Eightssnth street,
lost an eye as the result OF using . toy
cannon TO celebrate with, He and some
other boys were nTing the cannon At Six
teenth and Grace streets about 1880 when
the powder can became iEnited and exc
ploded. Marsh caught the conclusion in
hts face, He was attended by Dr.. sherr
and taken to hiH homo. -. ..f
Because he held q large hrecracksr too
long VIII Howard OF 1764 LeaveuwOrth
street will lose the index finger OF his right
hand, His left hand was badly lacorated
also. Howard was doing his noise making
in the rear OF his home, He was attended
by DIR, Stuart McDiarnid, .-.r r.
Burke McMAhill, aged 30 had part or his
cheek blown OF by the too close proximity
of a nrecracker at Twsnty-fOurth and
Emmett streets. Dr. Paul H. Ellis dressed
his wounds. r., .r- ...
Beer Wagon Set ON Fire.
A small boy at Sherman avenue and
Henderson street during the morning
touched q match to a bunch OF fireoraokers
and threw them on the top OF wagon
delivering beer A few seconds later the
top was in a blaze and the driver had to
hurry TO escape being singed. Tue dam
age was about t2S, The matter was re-.
ported to the police. who failed 70 capture
the small boy,
Stanley HerEan, an American District Tel
eErAph boy residing at S9n LeA0enworth
street. was STOPPING to light q flreoracker
on the pavement at Fifteenth and Howard
streets when he was run down by horse
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White Barred French Wolfe.

The dainty material most popular for
party gowns, comes in the latest weaves
Of bars and figures, sold all season at LIS
per yard; Thursdays price 621ec a yard.
Main Floor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05

Our Great semi-Annual Clear
ing Sale Of Ready-to- Wear
Garments Commences Thurs
day Morning, July 9th. Extra
ordinary Bargains.
Linen suits-An the pretty lawn and
lingerie and beautiful net dresses will be
placed on special sale at exactly one-half
our regular low prices. This is an OPP
portunity to buy the very highest and
finest class OF new merchandise at much
less price than Is usually charged for
soiled, shop wern and common goods.
Be Eufe and attend this great sale Thurs
day ana save one-half the regular price.
Beautiful linen suits. dainty lace trim
\ med bolsfO coat. full cut skirts, regularly
sold at $50; sale price, $3.75
:. Handsome linen suits new styles. reg
ulariy Hold at 1900; July sale price, $500
each.
Linen suits with Elton coats, linen suits
with box coats. all at one-half price.
All the dainty lawn dresses, regularly
sold at $500; July sale price. $3.50 each.
All the dainty lawn dresses, regularly
sold at $3.50; July price, t5.b.
ALI the dainty lingerie dresses, regularly
sold at $50; July sale price, $40 each.
All the dainty lingerie dresses, regularly
sold at t125O; July clearing sale price, t6.2s.
All the dainty lingerie dresses, regularly
sold at SibOo; July clearing sale price, $50
each.
All the dainty lingerie dresses. regularly
ola At M ItIIv cIaarinp aaIa nrina 20 On
each.
All the beautiful white dresses, regularly
sold at s5oo: July clearing sale price, 1880
each. <
All TIE new lovely net dresses. In two
piece and Princess styles, regularly sold
at Sl25a. $500. S1sOa s2sAO and 5000; July
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05

home. His injuries were not considered
serious.
James Takes q Tumble.
The explosive cane was much In evidence
being used in large numbers because OF its
phenomenal Matchmaking proclivities. It
is supposed to be one of the safest nipple.
ments OF celebration. but Il did not work
we'll in the case Of Alex James. a farmer
Of Lockport, Mo- James had spent his
money on frewater rather than on Arc
crackers and was sitting near an areaway
at Thirteenth and Douglas streets dream
ing dreams. Someone dropped an explosive
cane near his feet and the shock caused
him to fall into the areaway. Wounds
about the scalp were dressed by Police
Surgeon Flynn and James locked UP lest
he get into more trouble.
Ray Freer, boy OF IL years. accidentally
ran a knife in his eye while engaged in
celebrating and may lose the sight OF Il as
a result. He was taken 20 the Omaha CEN
eral hospital and the injury dressed by DR..
Bryant.
Easy on the prunks.
Police Judge Crawford made short work
OF police court buhness yesterday morn
ing. All oases Of Importance wers CON-
tinued and when about twenty drunks lined
UP for punishment the Judge said;
Boys, this IL the nations birthday. Yod
ought to be ashamed Of yourself for being
in Jail on the Fourth Of July An think
q great deal Of the occasion ! am going 20
dismiss you with an Rdmonition 20 get
drunk no more"
The prisoners released felt so good about
II that they save three cheers for his
honor and promised TO get on a water
wagon the FIRST Tina they saw one. 80
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Imported French Organizes.

For party dresses. etc, sold all season
at zoe per yard; Thursdays price. 22lzc
yard
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-05
Our Annual Great Clearing Sale
of Colored Wash Goods.

Commencing July 5. at s a. IN. one of
the fundamental principles Of our store Is
to never carry over goods from one sea
son to the other. We have, therefore
commenced general price cutting all
through our stock OF choice, perfect wash
materials.
Note the following reductions:
THURSDAY, AT SC A YARD.
10c Dlmities.
l5c Ginghams.
loo Organdies. ... .-... .-
2Oc zephyrs.
THURSDAY, AT 1Oc A YARD.
Zoe Ginghams.
1870 Batistes.
go Tissues.
sc SILK Organizes.
THURSDAY AT l5c A YARD.
&c Scotch zephyrs.
25o Egyptian Tissues. ..s IS
SOC Ginghams.
S5c Novelties.
THURSDAY. AT l9c A YARD.
100 SILK organdies.
4Oc Silk Tissues.
45o Imported Wash Chiffon.
400 Novelties.
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