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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
The sawhsI,.

More energetic than any other sharks
are the sawfsh. whose shouts are pro-
longed into broad blade of cartilage,
which is horizontal when the fish is
swimming in n normal position and
has both its edges eet with slightly
curved teeth about an inch apart. The
end of this formidable looking weapon
is blunt and comparatively soft. so
that It is quite incapable OF the feats
popularity attributed to it OF piercing
whales bodies. sfips' tImbers. etc. 1t
attacks other fish by swift lateral
thrust of the saw beneath them. the
Keen edge disemboweling them. Then
1t feeds upon the soft entreils, which
are apparently the only food it can
eat from the peculiar shape of Its
mouth. 1t has an enormous number
Of small teeth, sometimes as many as
fifty rows IN one individual, but they
are evidently unfit for the rough
duties required Of their teeth by the
garbage eating members of the fam
lily. 49, if IS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
SNUFFB0xES.
once Held an Important Part In th.
Councils Of Nations.


Councils Of Nations.
No longer applicable is I'M old dlp,o
mats advice TO "tnke snuff often and
slowly yet according to the Hon
John w. Foster, author of "rhc Prac.
tice of Diplomacy" the time was when
snuffboxes held an important part In
the councils OF nations. The present
which the Spanish government ten.
dered to General Plnckney In 1875 and
which congress withheld from him was
u gold snuffbox.
II The British pleuipotentias& who Mt
tended the conferences Mt the close OF
the Napoleonlc wars received as pres
ents twenty -four snuffboxes of the
vnine of $1,000 each. Richly ieweletl
boxes We're the diplomatic fashion a
century and more ago, but the fashion
has changed.
AS n reminder OF the olden time. Sir
Charles Russell. afierward lord chief
Justice OF England, the British senior
counsel In the Boring sen arbitration
at Parls in 1893. great collector sof
historic snuffboxes. carried a precious
one and was constantly Offering Its
contents to his colleagues.
After the treaty OF 1850 WINS conclud-
cd with Persia the American minister
TO Turkey, who signed II. wrote to the
secretary of state:
81 would suggest the following pres.
ent: A diamond snuffbox of the value
of $4,000 for the shah; TO Mira Agbra
Khan, the grand vlzler. diamond
snuifbox to the value of $1,000; to
Farrukh Khan. with whom the treaty
was negotiated. another of the same
value; to Mira Ahmed Khan, the
Persian charge at Constantinoplc, a
diamond snuffbcx 10 the value OF
$1,000"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
The Game Old Mother.

. Now, jamie" said the .schoolteacher
III there were only, one pic for desseri
and there were 1--WE of you children and
papa ana mamma to divide It among
how large q piece would you getir
"one.sixth.n replied jamie promptly.
But there would be sovcn people
there. jamie. Don't you know how
many times seven goes into one?'
"Yes'm. and ] know my mother
Shed say. she wasn't hungry for pic
that day. I'd get one-siIth."-Y outh's
Companion. ;,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
A. r. Stewards Wsy.

Alexander 7. Stewart was the first
merchant prince Today we have any
Number of merchant princes, even
kings, and il Stewart were alive he
would find very lively competition.
But he had some rules that might be
copied by the merchants who have In
some directions followed him. One OF
his rules was this: Never praise an
article. Ask the customer what is do.
sired and IL yon have II offer 1t with.
out comment. Name the price. II the
customer is not pleased allow him or
her 10 depart and make no comment
Tho article must stand on Its own
merits. IL Is tho customers privilege
70 buy or TO decline TO bny.,--Ncw
York rrcss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
invention and Result.

"Ma," said the little boy, with more
Wevity than respcct-''Ina, will you let
NE take the baby out In The peran,-
bulator?'
Certainty. my dearr said his moth
err I'm only too pleased TO find you
so attentive to your little brotSsr'
"Oh, that's all right. ma Snid the
little boy. 'You sec. it's tits way.
Johnny Smith aud Billy Brown aud
me, we're goin' to play at railway
rccldcnt. The pcrambulator is 10 be
The train and baby's TO be passenger
who's pitched out on his head, ana
he's TO be saved from being run over
by another train just in tne.'
Two hours later the little boy was
released from the dark closet.-London
Penny Pictorial.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
Fire In a Two Story Booming
House In Kansas City Has
Horrible Result
THEY NAY NEVER Be IDENTIFIED
Fire Was Started BY An Explosion
Which Was Caused BY Smoker
Lighting Match in Room where
Gas Had Been notwithstanding
Escapes.
ON Associated rreaa.l

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2s.-Scyen
men are dead and two Fatally injured
MS the result OF fire in two story
brick rooming house at 1102 Union
avenue. caused by an explosion of gas
carly today. The seven victims of
the disaster were burned beyond re-
cognition. and il Is doubtful whether
their identity will ever he established
The rooming house was patronized
by transient white railroad laborers,
and as the proprietor, Edward O'Con-
nell. kept no register, he knew neither
the names of his guests nor the num-
''nr of persons in the place
The explosion Is believed to have
been caused by a guest who lighted
match IN IL room where gas had
hcen escaping. When the firemen ar.
rived the flames were spreading rap.
idly and the heat was so intense that
they found the work of fire hghting
very difficult.
When the flames were sufficiently
subdncd to permit tho firemen to en-
plorc the building they were driven
back by smoke. When they finally
gained an entrance to the building
they found the bodies of the yistims
Piied toeetner In 4 hallway on the Sec
ond floor 1t was supposed the men
were overcome while seeking an exit
Tho lower floor of the building was
occupied by = saloon and n barber
shop, Tho loss on the building was
$4,000 n
81 a Thrilling .escue.
a thrilling rescue of an old man
was accomplished tiremen n. F..
Jackson and w. J.. White. The man
was clinsing to window ledge on
the second floor.
The firemen climed out on the cor.
nice of an adjoining building and being
unable to reach the man. they spliced
their belts and threw one to him. He
caught it. and while the flremen brac.
cd themselves. with great peril to
themselves. the old man swung down
ana was lowered to the ground In
safety.
George Flavin was taken our of the
building fatally burned. Another man
whose name is unknown, was fatally
injured by jumping from second
story window.
Daniel Casey was taken out almost
suifocated, but was revived.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
Animal Life.

The kangaroo readily leaps from six.
~ TO seventy feet. The greatest re-
corded leap of horse is thirty.seyet
feet.
The average number of eggs pro.
fluced by a halibut is 100000, but &
large cod will hive as many ca
100000.
in four years pair OF rabbits coulA
secure q progeny OF nearly 100000.
y doe rabbit produces as many nc
seven families in Il yel-
Some animals are entirely voiceless.
Among these arc the giraffe, armadilo
and porcupine. III most scrpenis the
Soca' cords are completely absent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
Wines and Liquors

] belong to the lost tribe that
strayed7 away from Dublin before
Moses sailed on the Red Son. I'm
a price cutter. I'm mouey.makor;
I'm tho ono that cells all straight
WhiskieB retail ut wholesale prices.
Tb following high grade lOc Wits.
kies ] cell for Be n drink: Paul Jones
Pure Rye. Sherwood Rye WhIskey.
carroll springs, pure Maryland Rye
Whiskcy. Parkwood Rye Whiakey.
All OF the above named Whiskies arc
strictly high grade; watch my prices
you dare, beat me IL you can.
Whinkey In bulk at following prices:
Old Nick Pure Rye, v pit. Use;
gsllon .....'...... .........A.s4.00
Leonardo Favorite. n pit. aOc;
Hunters Baltimore Rye. II pt..
25c: gallon ...... .S4,00
Maryland Club VI pit, a5c; gal
ION ......!..... ...,.... .$f.00
Paul Jones Pure Rye. " pit, 2Oc; 4
gaiioh ...'..!-... -. ...... SETS
Star A. Rye. gallon .......... $500
Moss Rose. gallon $500
LAKEWOOD Pure Rye, gallon 49,. 90
lefferaon Puro Rye. gallon -. .sI.7s
Kentucky Bourbon. gallon .S1.4U
SSHoio o.sihp NIu, BttilOn ,....SH.uu
The following brands OF California
Wines. Port. Sherry. Catawbn, Ola
rot: blackberry. at 200 per Ut; psr
gallon. 75c. W iys ~
Pride of North Carolina, A years
old, gallon .s2, 90
|Kummeill. per gallon .OU
Carroll Springs, gallon ........$2.5O
xxx Baker Rye, gallon $3.50
I ID. lEONARD'S
Barrel Aald BOTTLE House
.16 AND ia, FdElLEN or,
Phoshus, Va.i s'Phone 2ao.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
SOS Colt Wins Rich Race.
NV. Associated ePreasl

NEW ORLEANS. La. Nov. rs
Little Lighter, a colt Skich was sold
here for s26 last SPRING won the rich
Thanksgiving handicap from good
field of mud larks, In the betting
Plantland ruled favorlte at all times
and was backed from 8 to to 3 to Q
at post timer ~ teHN-i ~ m Y.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
q cood An.wM

In public school examination an
eccentric examiner demanded, what
views would King Alfred take Of uni
versal suffrage and printed books if he
were living nowg The Ingenious pu-
Pill wrote In answer "If King Alfred
were alive he would be too old to take
any interest in anything - London
Telegraph. -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
A pisnppointment.

Rich Uncle Ito his physIclan)-s SO you
think there Is hope .for!mei
mot only that. but lean nssure you
TINT sou are out ofidanger.'
VERY we'll. Il, wish you would in
form my nephew bit break the news
gently TO Observation-Disclosures Inquiret.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29
Un,aidedil

Or. slicer-shocking! This paper
says that 1900 people died lacking
medical services last year. Mira. slicer
We'll, Welt You wouldn't think that
possible. would your Cleveland Lead.
er. sls e sgii
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-29

Don't fail to attend the auction sale
OF furniture on Saturday at the Ke-
conghtan building On South King
street. 11-2s.2t
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
WALSH AND WATERED BONDS
Expert Testimony at Chicago showing
How Brokers Arrive at
Values.

CHICAGO. Nov. 29.-Expert testimony
intended to show the methods employed
by bond brokers 70 determine bond values
was introduced in the trial OF John r.
Walsh in the federal district court here
today A. w Harris, vice president OF N,
w. Harris & Co. and Of tho Harris Trust
and Savings bank, bankers and brokers.
was a witness. one Of the charges brought
by the prosecution is that Walsh in blld-
ing up his railroads and other property
issued bonds to the extent OF millions of
dollars, when the corporations were earn
ing little or nothing, and that the bonds
were either sold to the Chicago National
bank or we're used as security for the
memorandum notes by means OF which
Walsh's alleged diversions OF funds are
said to have been accomplished.
Mr.. Harris testified that II was custom
ary for bond dealers 70 send experts to
determine the earning power OF the prop
erty on which the bonds were issued.
They would insist, he said, that the stock
holders should have money invested in the
enterprise under investigation, but the
in fixing the value Of the bonds.
IF the bonds were in demand" he said,
they would sell on the same basis as
similar bonds Of other corporations. II
not in demand their value would be fixed
by comparison with other similar bonos
not in demand"
The earning power for a period OF at
least six months, the witness said. was es-
sental to a proper determination Of the
value OF bonds of any corporation.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
MARCH 10 DATE OF HANGING
Judge KeI1iGRF Decides ShumTay
Must Die Then--He Says He
II Innocent.

BEATRICE, Neb., Nov. 2s.-(Special
Tolegrsm)-In the presence OF attorneys
newspaper men and officers. Judge Kelli-
gar this morning at 10 o'clock sentenced
r. Mead shumway, convicted OF the mur-
der of Mrs. Sarah Martin, to be hanged
in tho penitentiary between the hours Of
10 and o'clock, March 1S, 1898. shumway
was brought before the court and when
asked II he had anything TO say, no re-
marked: II am not guilty. You are
Furnishing the wrong man" Judge Keili
gar Informed the prisoner that no had been
given the best Of counsel and that the
verdict OF the jury was in accordance with
law and Justice. ShuInway was taken to
the penitentiary this afternoon. The at
torneys for defendant will hle a motion
for a new trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
COURT CLOSES LUMBER MILLS
Triple Assassination Mt Clio, Ark, Re-
suits In order on the Re-
ceiver.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. "a long dis
tance telephone messa se from clio, Ark,
today conveys the information that Cl'o,
the home of 300 lumber mill employees and
their families, is to be dcpopulated as the
result of an order issued by Judge Elliot,
Of Little Rock, which grew out OF the
triple assassination there Monday of
Clarence L. Brush, Thomas Gadfrcv and
A. r. McEwen, who were shot down as
they stepped from a Cotton Belt train
1t is said the killing resulted from a fen :
between rival lumber companies Judge
Elliott has ordered the mills of the Blur
City Lumber company at Clio closed and
all the employees discharged. The court
has the power to make this order be-
cause the company is IN the hands of a
receiver appointed by the court.
This practically means the depopulation
Of Clio.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
JAPS NOT GREATLY AROUSED
Canadian Minister of Public Works
Does Not Fear Outcome of
Immigration Question.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. 29.-Re-
turning to his home in London, ont, from
a tour in China and Japan, Charles Smith
Hymsu, Canadian minister OF public works
arrived in this city yesterday on the Pa
ciic Mail steamship company's steamer
Corea. He said that Japan had no hard
feelings against the Canadians for their
treatment of the Japanese at Vancouver
few months ago
81 heard very few expressions of hos
tility against either Canada or tho United
States" he said. "Some Of the news
papers printed rather indammatory srti-
cles. but the mass ofthe people did not
seem to attach any seriousness to the
various race outbreaks"
He was inclined 20 think that Lemeux's
mission was largely an experimental one.
the Canadian government having no deh-
mite idea of what It was prepared to grant
and what 1t would sccede to-
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
FIVE FACTORY WORKERS DEAD
Freight Train Strikes Loaded Trolley
with Great Force Mt Water
bury, Conn.

WATERBURY. Conn, Nov. 20. - Five
factory employees were killed today at the
West Main street crossing over the High
land division tracks Of the New York, New
Haven g. Hartford railroad when an extra
Hartford bound freight train crashed into
trolley car containing twenty-five per
sons bound for the pin factories In Oakville
The car was struck with great force dl.
rectly in the middle and all the passenger,
killed were badly mRngled Six others were
badly injured and had to be carried to their
homes.
Flagman John Flavin and Conductor John
Dillon Of the trolley car were arrested
The motornan Of the car, Charles Leonard
was not held. 1t is stated that the wrecked
trolley car was following closely behind
another car which had passed safely over
the crossing.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
NO SUNDAY THEkTER AT K. c.
Judge Mcpherson DissOIves InJunc-
tiOn that stayed Hand of
Criminal Court.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 29.-Judge Smith
Mcpherson OF Red COAX. Ia, in the United
States circuit court here today handed down
decision dissolvtng the injunction re-
Gently granted to local theatrical managers
prohibiting county officials from closing
the theaters on Sundays. Judge Mcpherson
asserts that he has no Jurisdiction.
The decision is far-reaohing one, in
that II practically seals the fate OF all Sun
day amusements in Kansas City. Judge
Wallace OF the criminal court, who has
made fight for a close observance Of the
Sabbath, Is now free TO order the county
marshals to raid the theaters on Sunday
County Marshal Heslip asserts that he will
only arrest theater managers who have
been indicted by the grand jury, which is
now IN session
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
MAKING SURVEY OF ISLANDS
Company Has Been Incorporated 10
Provide Records of south
Sen Possessions.

HONOLULU. Nov. 22.-(Correspondenc
OF the Associated Press .)-Via san Fran
CISCO Nov. 2g.-Articles OF Incorporation
Of the Pacific Scientific institution have
been fled with tho territorial treasurer.
The incorporation is for the purpose Of
carrying out a complete ethnographioal
and biological survey OF the thousands OF
islands in the Pacific ocean, before prog
ress OF civilization has 50 modified con-
ditions that original research and record
Of primitive conditions will he impossible.
The plan for carrying out the survey and
financing is that of William Allanson
Bryan, curator Of natural history at tho
Bishop museum in Honolulu and an au-
thority on the ornithology OF the Pacific
ocean.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
JAPS DESTROY COMPETITION
Low Pay of Crews and Subsidies Have
Puralyzcd Foreign Carriers
in China.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 2s.-That Japan
is not only planning 70 outdistance the
United States for the commerce - the pa
cifc, but he's already driven the steam
ship lines OF every other nation, but Of
the Chinese trade Il the statement Of
Harry !. Paddock, United States cOunsul
at Annoy, China. MT Paddock arrived
yesterday on tho Pacific Mail steamer
Corea on his way to Washington.
''The japanese have captured the entire
ocean carrying trade OF China from Hong
Kong 10 Shanghai" he said "The British
lines, which years ago monopolized this
business. are doing nothing The same
Is true OF the German lines. All have sue
cumbod TO tho competition OF the japanese
aided By their large subsidies ana the low
pay of their croWal
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
PRESIDENT lNSPECTS OXEN
Ezra MeekeF Lands at white House
and Makes Plea for Oregon
Trail.
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-President
Roosevelt stepped out Of his office today
and made a critical examination OF Ezra
Meekers yoke OF oxen and prairie
schooner. which has just accomplished a
s.O00-mile trip from the state Of Wash
ington. the route being over the old ore
gon trail. Mr.. Meeker wa introduced 70
the president by Senator I'yles and Rep
resentative CushmRn OF Washington. He
made plea 10 have the oregon trail
made national highway and 20 this the
president listened with interest. but sug-
gestsd that II done the project would
have TO be on commercial rather than
3 sentimental basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
HARVARD DINNER IN TOXIC
Founders Day Celebrated by Japa-
nese Nobility and OmcorE
Are Selected.

TOXIC. Nov. PA Harvard dinner was
given at the Mobiles club tonight in cele-
bration Of the 3COth anniversary of tho
birth of John Harvard. jr., founder of the
Harvard university. Viscount Kane1o
preside II. and twenty-eight persons were
present. Addresses were made by Viscount
Kaneko, American Ambassador O'Brien,
Baron Megata and A. NJ Knapp, editor
OF the Advertiser. Much enthusiasm was
manifested and toasts were drunk to
President Roosevelt and Harvard univer-
sity. The Harvard society then elected the
following officers: President, Baron Me-
gata vice presidents, Baron Isawa and j.
NJ. Gardiner; secretary, Baron Kikkawa
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
HE HOPES TO CURE LEPRoSY
J. Lear WalInch Has Been Granted
Permission to Treat It's
Victims.

HONOLULU, Nov. 22-(Correspondence
OF the Associated Press.)-Via San Fran
cisco, Nov. 29.-The Board OF Health on
the petition of 5H OF the lepers at the
Kolokai settlement have agreed to permit
J. Lear Walach to attompt the treatment
OF twelve lepers from this settlement
This is the result OF the agitation which
Las been carried on by Wallach and his
friends for several months, during which
he has persistently claimed that he can
cure leprosy, and has thereby aroused the
hopes Of tho lepers themselves, who are
almost all Hawaiians, and their relatives
and friends outside the settlement.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
CAR LAYS DOWN THE LAW
Tells Duma, Through Premier, What
Laws Shall be Passed
Rights Rejoice.
PETERSRuRG.

ST PETERSBURG, Nov. 29.-The
declaration Of the government read by
Premier stolypin before the Duma today
was received with dismay by the Octo-
berists and the constitutional democrats,
and with open exultation BY the members
of the right party.
The keynote os the address was rsitera-
ticn OF the idea Of the autocratic power Of
the emperor as the sole guarantee Of Sc
curity and welfare IN an era of disorder
The announcement also was made that
the Duma is expected to take its cue from
the administration in tho matter Of legis-
lation, and the premier outlined what
future legislation was expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
KICKAPoOS CLAIM ROBBERY
Senators Teller and Curtis Champion
Their Cause and Recommend
Prosecutions.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %. Senators
Teller Of Colorado and Curtis Of Kansas
made an earnest recommendation to the
president today that prosecutions he com
menced at once in behalf Of certain mem
bers Of the Indian tribe In Oklahoma
known as the Kicking Kickapoos An in
vestigation just completed oy these SEN
ators leads them 20 believe that the In
dians have been robbed OF land to the
value OF 325O.oOO by syndicates operating
IN Oklahoma
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
GERMAN CRISIS is AT HAND
Socialist Leader in Reichstag Says
There Are Thirty Thousand Un-
employed in Berlin.

BERLIN. Nov. 29.-The 1903 budget was
discussed IN the Reichstag today. Herr
Bebel, the socialist leader, made an inter-
esting address, in which he called attention
to the condition IN the country and declared
this indicated that a crisis was at hand.
He said the unemployed in Berlin already
number between 10000 and 10000
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
CODY BUSINESS HOUSES BURN
Seven blocks Destroyed in wyoming
City-Fire of IncendIary
Origin.

CODY, Wyo., Nov. 2s.-seven business
blocks In the center OF the city were de-
stroyed last night by lre, presumably OF
incendisry origin The fire started in tho
ruins Of the city meat market which was
partly burned a week ago. and spread TO
adjoining buildings Telephone service was
interrupted by destruction Of wires
The total less IS estimated at Ss5.OO0
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
ALABAMA OFFICIALS CONFER
Acc COnsideFinE How Rest 90 Contest
Federal Injunction as TO
lava.

MONTGOMERY Ala. Nov "a con-
ference on the policy OF the state with
regard 20 a federal court ordor restrain
ing the enforcement OF the new railroad
laws viii be held between the governor
and state counsel tomorrow Application
10 the state courts for mandamus writs
10 compel the roads 10 make effective the
new rates az once Is being considered
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
MRS. TAFT STEADILY FAILS
Illness OF Mother of Secretary of
War Takes Serious
Turn.

MILLBURY. Mass. Nov 2s.-Mrs Louisa
Taft, mother OF the secretary OF war. is
falling every dAy according 10 a statement
made b. a member OF her household today.
Mrs. Taft has been IN for many months
ana last night Il was said that her N
ness had taken a Bei0us turn.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-30
OFFICER IN KIDNAPPING PLOT
Cousin of King Victor Emmanuel Held
for Ransom by Policeman
of Naples.

NAPLES Nov 2s.-The kidnapping of
Marquis Giuseppe Cito. a cousin and aide
OF King Victor Emmanuel, who after be-
ing tortured and forced to give up $500,
was released by his captors. has caused
great astonishment through the discovery
that the organizer of the plot is in reality
policeman. On being arrested he con-
fessed.