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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-23
WEATHER REPORT

Record at the local office. United
States weather bureau for 81 hours oad-
ing OF a m. today;
Temperature at c a, m 81. mnNiui,m
-, minimum, 81 mean. Sc, which is d..
grees above normal.
Precipitation since the first OF the
the normal.
Accumulated excess since Jan. ], D. ii
inch.
Relative humidity IS per cent.
FORECAST TILL r. N. FRIDAY.
Local forecast for Salt Lake CITY and
vicinity:
Unsettled and colder with frost tonight,
generally fair Friday,
r. j. HYATT.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-23
FUNERAL NOTICES.

CROMEENS. The funeral Of Charles
O'Clock from O'Donnelrs undertaking
parlors. Cromeens is the lad who was
killed under an engine on the o. S. l.,
tracks, Interment will be in Mount
Oltvet
X. f. Evans. florist. SO $. Main 81
Floral Design a Speciality. Phone ssi.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-05-23
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Report Of the Condition OF the
UTAH NATIONAL BANK
OF SALT LAKE CITY

At Salt Lake City, in the State OF Ltah.
AZ the close OF business, May 9th
RESOURCES
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
LAW TO MUzzLE THE DOGS
Ordinance Contemplating Protection
from rabies win be Introduced
by sheldon.

Councilman Sheldon next Tuesday even
ing will introduce an ordinance requiring
that all dogs running at large in Omaha
be muzzled.
Sheldon says there has been in Omaha for
some months an epidemic of rabies among
dogs. and Il is believed the only way TO
control the situation is to muzzle the dogs.
especially during the spring and summer
months. The Sheldon ordinance probably
win stipulate a period of six months. or
the council may decide on the remaining
months of 1907.
One of the serious phases, of the situa-
ton is that horses and cows are being Bit
ten by rabid dogs. One man died in a
hospital a month ago from the same cause.
Veterinarians say dogs usually recover
from any signs of rabies with cold
weather, but the disease seems to have
been communicated during the winter to a
large extent by dogs biting other dogs
and horses and cows.
DR.. w. c. Langdon Friday morning said
he killed thirty rabid dogs IN Omaha since
dog days" Thursday DR.. Langdon shot a
horse owned by the Lucas Coal company
on Sherman avenue, and the day before
killed horse In the barn of Duehrsem q
Co., 1920 Sherman avenue Two COWS suf-
fering with rabies were shot on Ames ave-
nue. a. week ago. Other cases Of affected
horses in the north part Of the city have
been reported.
Minneapolis. st. Paul and Chicago have
such ordinances as it Is proposed to pass
In Omaha. About three years ago move
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
PLAY WITH A REAL STORY
PATRONS of the KruE Entertained by
Drama That Spins n
Long Yarn.

1.-THE Burglar and the Waif,' which
opened at the Krug last night. is a comedy
drama, typifying life on the Maine coast
The play opens with a ship wreck, where
Miss Marie Young, as little Captain Polly,
Is washed ashore. She il picked up by
John Livingstone, a boatman. taken 10 his
home and remains there permanently. Her
sister Ethel manages to drift to shore also
but lands further down the beach. and
fnally winds up in New York City. These
girls father, Sandy Hoyt. is a bad man,
but he is the inventor OF an artillery gun
Polly has the plans of the invention with
her and Ethel has the patent papers
Polly's rescuer, Livingstone, goes ahead
and perfects the gun for the beneht Of
Polly. Ethel meets a burglar in New York.
who inarries her for the purpose Of obtain
ing the pateLt TO the gun. She discovers
his dishonorable motives and ices on a
boat The boat Is wrecked. Polly and
Livingstone sight the wreck and with the
gun Livingstone perfected from Polly's
plans they shoot line over the wrecked
boat ana rescue Ethel. Livingstone falls
in love with Ethel. and is about 10 marry
her when the burglar shows up and kid
maps her and bears her away TO a cave
Jack DISCUSSES ana goes 10 the cave and
rescues her and they are married and live
happily ever after. A shooting scrape takes
place at the cave In which the burglar and
Ethels father are killed. The play will
be repeated tonight and Saturday night
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
MAN HANGS HIMSELF. IN BARN
Peter Hansen, Found Dead by Son,
Supposedly erased with
Grief for wife.

Hanging dead by window cord at an
early hour Friday morning the body Of Peter
Hansen, 1921 Berry avenue South Omaha,
was found by Hans Hensen. a son. Peter
Hansen had been resident OF the city for
several years, laborer In the packing
houses The son and father had been
caring for the wife OF the deceased, who
is critically Ill from an attack OF pneu-
monia. The father left the house at 1850
a. M, ostensibly to visit the barn, which
stands in the rear OF the mouse. After
half an hours absence the son took alarm
and went out to see what had become of
his father. He found him hanging In the
stable or, more properly. a woodshed.
The man had fastened the sash cord
around his neck, tied the other end to q
rafter and then kicked away the support
on which he stood. When found he was
dead. though the son cut him down as
quickly as he could. No efforts could re-
vive him. A doctor was summoned. but
could OFFER no assistance.
The body was found at a. m. The son
was OF opinion it was the serious illness
OF his mother, which caused his father to
become respondent and end his life.
The body was taken TO the Brewer UNDER
taking pariors. where an inquest will be
held Saturday. The knowledge OF the
death OF her husband has been kept from
Mrs Hansen, whose critical condition for
bade the great shock. The son is 20 or
q years Of age.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
/, Anti Annexation Elated Over the Crowd
Which Visited Lincoln. -,
THOSE FAyoRNG MEASURE UNOlsTURBEO
Big Crowd of University students Ex-
pected Today on Annual Visit
to Inspect the Packing
Plants.

Since the return Of the Instrumentation
lists from Lincoln yesterday they have APP
peared very jubilant. Mayor Hector said
that the special committee Of the delega-
ton whose business it was 10 probe the
sentiment OF the legislature had reported to
him that their belief was that no annexa-
ton measure would pass the lower house.
They did not however. state that they
had any positive pledges of this. He said;
81 don't believe that we have much to
fear and that IL the Breen dill is. defeated
I think Ia likely the other bills viii be
postponed"
Threats OF boycotting the business OF
those who favored union of the two cities
were renewed yesterday.
It Il not thought advisable nor necessary
b. the managers OF South Omaha annex
ationists to send aslarge delegation today.
The legislature Is we'll acquainted with
the situation and It Is believed that fair
and unclamorous presentation or the argu-
ments in favor Of the immediate merger
will carry more weight with the dispss-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
NOTES ON OMAHA SOCIETY
Mrs. John F. waggaman is Honor Guest
at fridge Parties
RECEPTION TO MRS. CHARLES 8. ltHMER
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Harding Open
Their New Home on Thirty
Eighth Avenue with
High Five Parties.

Mrs. John F. Waggaman was honor guest
at bridge party given Thursday after
noon by Miss Curtis and Miss Carita Cur
tbs. The guests were seated at five tables
and the prizes were won by Mr. w. 8.
Poppleton and Mrs. Harry Wilkins. The
consolation prize was awarded to Mrs.
Lucien Stephens. Those present were Mrs
John F. Waggaman, Mrs. Francis Brogan,
Mrs. John l.. Kennedy, Mrs. Marble, Mrs.
Harry Wilkins, Mrs. e II. Sprague, Mrs
Walter Page. Mrs Sam Burns, jr., Mrs.
Edwin Swobe, Mrs. Eva Wallace, Mrs
Herbert Wheeler, Mrs. w. s. Poppleton,
Mrs. James Love Paxton, Miss Daisy
Doane, Miss Genevieve Baldwin, Miss
Mable BalcomBe. Miss Ida Sharp Miss
Curtis and Miss Carita Curtis.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Guiou gave an in
formal bridge party Thursday evening in
honor of Mrs. John F. Waggsman Of
Washington. who is visiting Miss Daisy
Doane The guests were seated at two
tables.
Reception for Mrs. Lehmer.
Complimentary to Mrs. Charles Berger
Lehmer a beautiful reception was given
Thursday afternoon between the hours OF
8 and by Mrs. Frank Lehmer. The
house was profusely decorated with cut
howers and prettily shaded lights. The
parlor was in pink carnations, ferns and
pink lighted candles. The library and
dining room. were in yellow. Yellow
shaded lights. jonquils, daffodils and tulips
artistically placed made very handsome
decorations. Those who assisted were Mrs.
Alfred Willard, Mrs. Richard Carrier, Mrs
Irving Carrier, Mrs. Fred Engle, Mrs.
c. II. Gardner, Mrs. z. p. Smith, Mrs. H.
Hoel. Mrs. Arthur Chase, Mrs. Henry
Jaynes, Mrs. George Fisher. Miss Grace
conant Miss Ethel Conant, Miss Mabel
Allison. Miss Sophie Shirley, Miss Ida
Smith. Miss Gertrude Patterson and Miss
Jessie Mason.
Mrs. George Parker entertained the Cen
tral Whist club Thursday afternoon, when
the prizes were won by Mrs. Falkner and
Mrs. w. c. Fenwick. Those present were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
MaEIc City Gossip.

some flne stock to be killed and placed on
exhibition.
Magic city Gossip.
The little son OF ]. ]. Gillin is very ser
iously Ill.
placed under quarantine for smallpox,
Albert Newton 1856 South Twenty-third
street. is suffering from scarlet lever.
John Philllpot has come to the city from
his home in Banner county to visit his
brother.
William Broderick, one of the we'll known
men OF the city and ex-councilman, is ser
iously i'll.
During the month of February there
were forty-hve births recorded to twenty
William B. Chandler, It'll Monroe street.
is Boosting of the safe arrival of son
in his home.
The case of Miss M. Loveley for dam
ages in the sum of $40 900 will come to trial
in the district court Monday evening.
Dean A. c. Feck had successful meet
ing last night at the Ancient Order Of
be continued tonight.
The west end of the Q street viaduct was
charged with electricity from the trolley
severe shocks from contact.
A case of scarlet fever has developed in
the home Of Frank Holupski, 2205 w street
The family objected very vigorously 10
having the quarantine sign placed on the
house.
Chief John Briggs has gone to Pittsburg.
Kan, to bring back Frank Moore, who rs
wanted here for assaulting, his wife with
intent TO kill. The assault took place over
week ago, but the AFFAIR was kept from
the police and only the chief and the de-
tective knew the facts In the case. He Is
said to have broken several of his wife )
ribs by his blows and left her for dead
| She is now slowly recovering.
I New spring goods are arriving daily. and
| as we still have too much winter goods
we decided to make one more big cut 10
| move a big quantity Saturday. Take ad-
/ vantage OF this opportunity to lay in your
| next winters supply now. Get the beneft
| Of the balance OF this season, and, besides
| own them for about half of what they will
/ cost you early next fall. Fur coats, 1880
duck coats. IS cents; mems heavy pants
| 81; good lined gloves, 70 cents SO over.
| coats. s.; $50 winter suits, $3.50. The above
| are a few OF the many extraordinary bar.
\ gains you can get Saturday at the Ne
! braska Shoe and Clothing House. corner
/ 18Th and N Streets South Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

blood purifier has thoroughly by
blood
used
exist
forty its record in that time
Is Of a
remedy Rheumatism Catarr Sroua and Ulcers
arising
impure poisoned condition Of the blood has equal
of
complete and lasting of these troubles and disorders It furnishes to
this eireulates through the all parts the
great medicine is the product forests and
therefore, being for
experiment 81 remedy with record and that has
proven ability by its need blood
remedy begin the OF s s. and write physicians and win send
will
medical advice FHE SWIFT SPECIFIC Coz ATLANTA ca.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

al lbs. Best Pure Cane Granuiated
Sugar 49,. ....st9. '''. '%A'1V
lob. sacks best white or yellow
cornmeai .............,. .s..'ss LUG
The best hand picked navy beans
The best rolled breakfast oatmeal
per Id. ...,..........., = 1sc
The best pearl tapioca or sage.
lib. pkg. best corn starch. .... &c
lib. pkg. best Macaroni. -. sac
Bromangelon, Jellycon or Jell-O,
per pkg. ........... ss.s's nv
lib. can assorted soups. ......7hc
Horseradish, per bottle. ...s.s. &c
2-lb. cans fancy sweet sugar
s-IS. cans wax, string or Lima
s-iS S~ cans golden pumpkin, hominiy,
squash, saur kraut or baked
beans 49,. 1900. "A 1lc
Cold water starch. per pkg. ..,.. Be-
Gallon cans peaches, apples or
The best soda or oyster crackers,
The best 81; xxxx ginger snaps,
Fancy ene II mixed cookies. worth 20:
per Ib.--per Id. ........,,.:..l IL nc
Fancy california prunes, per 10. ic
Fancy cleaned currantsi per ID. &c
Fancy Cal. dried grapes, per 10. 4sc
lob, sack Beet pure buckwheat
-four 1850. ,s..-- t.s,-.s '''''Soc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
Extraordinary
Sheet Music
Bargains
Popular Music 9 CTS. Copy

Add one cent per copy for postage
In ordering by mail.
San Antonio" (latest song hit).
Breath of the Rose (Waltsss, very
popular).
pixie Blossoms Ctwo-step. very
island Of bye and Bye" (vocaD.
Take Me Back to Dixie" (groat
ballad hit),
Loves Garden waitzes" (new).
"oh,, What a Night to spoon"
(vocal).
Keep In the Sunny side" (vocaD.
GOOD old U, s. A." (great march
song).
Impatient Jane" (great two-step).
Brownie Rag (new).
MY Hearts All Wrapped Up in
You" vocal, new)l
p Hearts end Masks" (waltzes, new.)
Great Divide (greatest mach
two-step in years).
5000 copies standard classical vocal
and Instrumental selections at 2nc.
Songs from all the classical standard
operas and many easy teaching pieces
for plano are included in this sale.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

to Mr.. Walter @. Lyman. son of Mr..
Dwight @. Lyman Of this city. The we'd
ding will take place in May.
Miss Mary Berwick of Des Moines, Ia,
is the guest of Miss Agnes Horwick.,
Miss Caroline Waterman daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Waterman, and Mr..
Jessie Thomas will be married March at
the home OF the brides parents. II is to
be very quiet wedding. with no attend
ants
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
Be Sure and Attend Our
Famous
Hourly Sales

FROM 8 TO 4P. NJ.
We will sell fifty pieces of mer-
Z ,cerized waistings. regular csc
and 3sc goods, not over IL yards
to customer, at, per OIL.
yard s....... ,,....,. V3L
FROM 8 TILL 0 P. NJ.
Will sell 80 doz. Turkish, Towels,
extra large, and extra heavy,
regular 15c grade, not over four
pair to a customer, IL
at, each .....'''.'' ..'A ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

From 10 Till II A. M.-Men's and
boys fancy suspenders, many Of
them fine silk web, in individual
boxes, values to soc, at. LIE
From II A. NJ. Till 10 M.-Ladies'
vests, high neck, long sleeved.
silk tapped, in spring weights,
values to 39c; at, choice. 1OG
Hosiery at About "A great pur-
chase Of over 1000 dozen mems,
ladies' and children's hose. (See
Window
Ladies' Hose-Worth 25c, in plain
black, white or colors, lace Isle
or fancy silk embroidered; great
snap, at, pair =. ..1Of
Mems Fancy Half HOse-Blacks or
colors, silk embroidered, 25o
Value 49,, 1OG
Children's Heavy Ribbed Hose
With double knee, heel and toe,
worth regularly to 25c--at. per
pair $50. ............. y 70 a
From 8 Till o p. M.-Men's hose,
in black, tan and fancies, worth
,15c pair (limit of 4 pair to Gus.
tomer), at, per pair. - I'd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

Saturday
Shoe Sale

Boys good solid calf shoes
so values, at .$1.29
Mems good strong calf work
shoes, tip or plain toe, lace
or congress, at, pair. 81
Misses and child's dongola
extension sole lace shoes,
$1.25 value, at -. .75c
Full line, every pair new
and up-to-date Queen
Quality 0xfords and Rib
bon Ties, $3.50 to $3.50
all feathers. We are the
only Omaha agents.
Large girls rubbers, SOC
values, at ......... .2OC
Ladies' Goodyear welt cush-
ion sole shoes, $4.00 value
at ........ $3.50
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

Toe to 800 Sample Shirts, Soc
Over 500 dozen mems shirts, in
madras, percales and chambrays,
all new spring patterns, collars
and cuffs attached or detached,
good clean stock that would sell
regularly at 75c and $1.0O--
at ..'s ............ S0A
The Griffon Shirt is again our
leader for 1907, and It leads all
,others in high quality, good style,
perfect fit and all around shirt
perfection, 5000, $3.50 aud 0SA
Mems, Neckwear-Allt the newest
and nobbieet shapes and colors
in mems ties; superior qualities
and assortments, at $3.50 down
to soc and. .............2 EH
Mems Underwear-Heavy or med
ium weights, all sizes; to close,
at soc, 39c and .25G
Mems Heavy Fleeced Underwear
Worth to 75c; to close, at, per
garment, 45c, 25c and. lar
From o Till 10 A. M.-Men's
heavy work shirts, worth to soc;
at' choice .,.....-.... 10G
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

was made in Omaha to muzzle all dogs
but the Humane society interposed. H..
I DR.. Langdon Friday morning said:
AS e veterinarian. who has been In
touch with the situation would urge that
the city council pass the proposed ordI-
nance with an emergency clause, as the
matter Is important. and the quicker some
action is taken the better it will be for the
dogs and their owners"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

Now is the time to make your wants
known through The Bee Want Ad page
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

We have just received large ship
ment of extra fancy country roll
butter, which we are going 70 make
a special of for one day only, Sat
urday at. per lbG......p
Fancy dairy butter, very fine, for this
sale, per lb. ............... zoe
Extra fancy separator creamery but
ter, equal to any put up In pack
ages for much higher prices; this
sale. per Id. ...s ......,..i'-' =. ''E'c
omahas Greatest Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Market.
Two heads fresh leaf lettuce. DC
Large bunch pie plant. .......... &C
Large heads head lettuce. ......'' DC
Fresh spinach. per peck. ........' loc
Fancy cooking apples, per peck. .Nloc
Beets, carrots, turnips, rutaoagas,
white, red or yellow onions, Id Il &c
Large heads fresh cabbage. DC
Fancy kiln dried sweet potatoes,
per 10. ''''' 49, - -
Two punches fresh beets. ...... &c
3 punches fresh carrots or turnips lOo
Fancy Fard dates, per Id. u nc
Large Juicy lemons, per doz .lOc
Extra large Highland navel oranges,
worth soc per doz; for this sale,
Fresh roasted Peanuts, per at. &c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
Furnishing Goods at Special Bargain Prices

Each sale day adds to reputation for unrvaled bar
gaingivng in mems and ladies' furnishings You'll GER
tanly find Saturdays offerings unequaed elsewhere in
variety or quality at the prices. s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
Save Money on Meats

It's easy to do and still have the satisfaction of fin
est quality you buy your meats at Haydens We never
sacrifice quality or price.
Dressed Chickens 1910 Spare Ribs 2 his for 2bc
Pot Roast, per Id. &c and 7c C-,.,, -. ~ (
Sirloin Steak per h. 1870 OeS' ilanS' ~ 70
Round Steak per lib. loo L IDS each' at 1870
Shoulder Steak, per lb 7ac Armour's best Bacon fine
Pork Lons, per ID. .10c lean stock, lb 1870
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

spection. Usually. the state farm consigns
some fine stock to be killed and placed on
exhibition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02
Hayden's For Groceries
Butter Sale

sesl Universal Providers of Pure Food Products in the IVES
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-02

Mrs. r. v. Chumbley, Mrs. Drake, Mrs.
c. A. Grimmel. Mrs. Baker, Mrs. w. II.
Ahmanson, Mrs Falkner. Mrs. Rich, Mrs.
Voaw. Mrs, Seaton. Mrs. w. C. Fenwick,
Mrs Reed and Miss Blanche Parker. The
next meeting will be in two weeks, at the
home of Mrs. Reed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

The present 10 the best time Of year
% pick up goods for making jackets
and wraps. and never were the coun-
tors 20 flooded with silk remnants that
are adapted to the Innings Of these
garments.
Despite the influx Of new models.
the eton Jacket has held Its own In
popular taste. and for some figures 1t
10 by far the most becoming model
that could be worn.
An eton Jacket II always In de.
mand. 1t 10 both serviceable and smart.
and 1t means q bit more protection
than the more fanciful models. It IL
adapted to all seasons and materials.
and for the girl whose figure IL well
rounded and long-waisted. It Is al
ways recommended. 1t shows the hg-
ure to best advantage.
OF course. the mandarin. kimono or
toxic sleeve IL very up-todate. and
the eton with these sleeves IL bound to
show this seasons mark upon 1t. 1t
does not give the warmth that the
tight sleeve does. but 1t has many
practical advantages. ~ It can read.
lily b slipped ON over lingerie dresses
with fluffy sleeves without mussing
them.
These separate etons are best svolv.
"a from plain materials. but they can
b trimmed quite deliberately and lin.
ID with bright silks or figured foul.
ards.
An extra oversarment in the shape
Of . smart looking tailor coat 10 n.
ways wanted in the wardrobe Of the
well-dressed woman. The chesterfield
coat. which. BY the way. can be made
In hip or three-quartsrs length. u Q
good model to 60 By.
The home sewer can do this coat II
che 10 clever about her pressing and
but that seems to have been supersed'
Cd BY much smarter looking mate.
rails. like .chsviots In broken plaids.
o. novelty cloakings.
These coats are seldom lined. a.
though It can b done II preferred.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Our patient and painEtaking health
department says that more men are
dying in Chicago than women because
men are so busy leading the strenu
GUS life while the women. presumably.
are lolling at home In the hammock
under the shade OF the old apple tree
with the latest novel. says the Chi
cago Daily News. That may be how
1t Ia. The health department ought
to know. But might not the fact that
man puts In SO much Of his time
smoking cigars and drinking whisky
have something to do with It? OF
course 1t is comforting to man to
tell him that he is killing himself
with work. but II he will hire a cheap
detective to shadow his wife or his
sister he will discover that she puts
In as many hours at toll as he does
and that she usually works a few
more hours after he comes home
while he is sitting on the front steps
smoking and settling the affairs OF the
nation with some overworked neigh
Dor. Man may be killing himself by
overwork. but 1t would be hard to
make the neighbors believe 1t.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

European armies blaze with decora.
lions .. d orders OF merit. 1t 10 con-
trary to he spirit Of this country tc
give oficiai sanction to arbitrary
ranks and distinctions apart from the
regular grades of service and special
recognitions Of merit given by con.
gress. But there Is at least one order
of American ofYicers which conkfess
has recognized to the extent OF per.
hitting the members to wear the
badge with their uniform on proper
occasions. This is the Order OF the
Dragon, which was established by
commissioned Officers of the army at
Peking In 1900. The members are
commissioned ofncers of the Ameri.
can army and navy who served in
China during the Boxer troubles, and
there are honorary members from
other armies and navies which took
part In the campaign OF the allies. The
society IL In some ways similar to the
Order Of the Cincinnati founded by
French and American oficers at the
close Of the American revolution, the
object Of which was to perpetuate
friendships formed during the war.