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Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
Perish the Thought.

Roosevelt and Bryan are ''the two great
est men in all the world" and John Temple
Graves of Atlanta, Ga. Is their prophet.
Either of the omnipotent two can make
the other president of the United States.
What they could do II they should unite
their strength makes one dizzy to think
OF. They might put ]. T. G. in the execu-
tive chair.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

1t is about time to close the debate
on the origin of the campaign funds In
1904. The origin OF the funds for
1908 will be the next number on the
program.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Secretary Root says there will be no
difficulty In settling the San Fran
cisco school question TO the satisfae-
ton Of Japan. Perhaps not, but II
may be difheult to settle it to the sat
isfaction of San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Hon. Hoke Smith of Georgia an
Eourtes that while in Europe he will
not call upon any OF the crowned
heads. Hcke is not particularly or
posed to crowned heads. but he thinks
he needs the advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

The Omaha woman's club has just
celebrated its fourteenth anniversary.
The club wfl soon reach that stage Of
ripe maturity that will cause hesita-
ton before Boosting about Leing on
the charter membership roll.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

1t must not be assumed that Chan
cellor Andrews retiring allowance
from the Carnegie foundation must be
accepted at once. The chancellor's
name is simply down on the list for
pension whenever he sees 1T to claim
1t and there is no danger that It will
get away.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

President Roosevelt practically ad-
mits that there is more fun in being
a pacemaker than in being a peace
maker.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
Easing the strain.
washington Post.

The recent peace congress may not have
accomplished anything tangible, but II
gave q number Of eminent gentlemen a
chance to open a few cans Of eioquenco
that Threatened to spoiI on their hands.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
Cutting the Apron Strings.
RaltImore AmeTiean.

England is reported to be rather startled
at the bold demand OF the colonial repre-
sentatiyes for freedom for the colonies az
independent nations. But In these ad-
vanced times parent countries cannot ex.
pect nourishing and lusty children 10 stay
tied 70 the mother countrys apron strings.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

A Connecticut nun who recently re.
ceived Carnegie hero medal admits
that he is a bigamist. Just additional
proof Of his heroism. Let him keep the
medal.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
An Impoa.ibIe Condition.


Mr.. Bryan Is the most popular democrat
IN the union, every day except election
day. This has been shown twice, and IL
apparently to be shown the third time in
November, 1908 But. we insist, the peer
less should carry Nebraska before he is
nominated q third time
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

The Arkansas legislature has re-
pealed the law which made It impos-
sible tor foreign insurance companies
70 do business in the state. Arkansas
Is also showing other signs OF reeov-
ering from the gubernatorial regime
Of Governor Jen Davis.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Mayor "Jim's" new dog-muzzling
ordinance has made its appearance in
the city council, but It remains to be
seen whether 1t will come out OF cold
storage before The dog days are over.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Every good citizen of Nebraska
sympathizes with Governor Sheldon in
his bereavement by the loss of his
mother. On such occasions political
differences sink completely.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Jacob Riis Is giving publicity to
some more OF President Roosevelt's
innermost thoughts. It is difHcult to
determine whether Riis is Mr.. Roose-
velt's Bosw ell OF his Burchard.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
The World-HeraId inadvertently an.

The World-Herald inadvertently an
nounoes that a couple of detectives
have worked "a clever ruse." This
does not comport with the wholesale
charges of that local democratic organ
that the police force is made up only
of grafters and incompetents.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

The county treasurer's office is just
now doing a land office business with
realty owners, eager to pay their taxes
before the penalties of delinquency
begin to accrue with the first of the
month. Prompt payment Of taxes is
a pretty good sign of prosperous bust
ness conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
Too Many Tags.
Baltimore American.


II Mr.. Carnegie doesn't look out he will
be terribly confused about his nationality,
now that he is an American citizen, a
Scotch laird and a chevalier of the French
Legion OF Honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox says she
feels as young as she did at twenty.
Her faculties are certainly unimpaired
If she can remember how she felt that
long ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

China has ordered 1900, 900 i'm
proved army rifles. probably just to
show that the peace conference debate
IN New York was properly interpreted.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

It is painfully surprising to find
Mayor Jim" attending a meeting of
the city council and cOngratulnting the
members at its close on having COM
pleted the sessions business without a
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Senator Foraker seems to be In
some doubt Just now as to whether
Ohio is going to stand by him or on
him
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

The west must cut loose from Wall
street" says q. H. Gary, head Of the
Steel trust It has.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Arbor day reports show that few
plum trees are being planted il any
Of the states.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.


IT ain got time TO kick about de cost %
hustlin' foh de price. '-washngton Star.
"Mr. Chumley is doing slum work. Does
he like it?'
Enjoys It immensely. You see he's
never had chance to SOW any wild OATS
Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Hes the most eccentric autoist I ever
met. He's got such queer notions about
Thinks It's the very best made, sup
pose"
mo he says he bought II because II
was cheap. "-Philadelphia Press.
The man in the Iron Mask explained:
Trying to keep out of the 100000 con-
In view Of activity from Washington they
forebore to press him further.-New York
Sun.
Hoax-Did you really enjoy your stay in
Parish
Joar-7I came home in the steerage.-
Boston Record.
George III was wondering how the APP
pie got in the dumping.
Another dinner conspiracy" he ejacu-
Herewith the royal reason tottered on its
throne.-New York Sun.
TITS no use your kicking about the grow
ing popularity OF the automobile" said
bound to carry everything before IT,"
WELL" replied the plain citizen. II do
hope IL will eventually carry it's smell be-
fore it."-PhiladelDhia Press,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrariIy should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. Address Will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

CHARLES c. ROSEWATBR
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn %
before me this LIST day OF April 1907.
(Seal) NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

, South Omaha's school board is un-
dertaking at last to establish a rule
providing for a permanent teachers
list. modelled more or less upon the
system in vogue in Omaha. II the
board will be bound by its own rules
the new departure cannot help but be
an Improvement to the extent that it
does away with the periodical conten-
ton over the annual reelection of
teachers. The best protection the
South Omaha teaching force could
have, however, would be that which
would come from annexation with
Omaha, giving them all the advantages
Of permanency, civil service promotion
and graduated salary schedules. which
have long been enjoyed by the teach
ers in the Omaha public schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

Parish
Joar-,I came home in the steerage.-
Boston Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25
sTATEMENT OF CTRCrLAT1oN.

State OF Nebraska. Douglas County, IS:
Charles 9. Rosewater. general manager OF
The Bee Publishing Company being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF full
and complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF March 1907 was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

The man in the Iron Mask explained:
Trying 20 keep out Of the $,OOO0O0 con-
cyr,t-o Of
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

1T ain got time 70 kick about de cost %
Twin" said Uucle Eben. us too busy
hustln' fob de price. Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

In view OF activity from Washington thew
forebore to press him further-New York
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-25

NO he says he bought Il because II
was cheap. n-Philadelphla Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Pythian CeIebration &C CentraIIp

kngsland Lodge, No. 126 had their
annual outing at the First Baptist
church Centralia, last Sunday. The
day dawned bright, warm and in
deed delightful, which added much
10 the occasion and members of the
order. Kingsland Lodge. though
young made a showing which was
much credit TO themselves and the
great order of Knights all over the
country.
The usual programme was carried
out. with short speeches from the
brethren and singing by the choir of
the church, led by Mr.. James Rose.
Mr.. James Williams of Petersburg.
va. spoke on the origin of the order.
prosperity and the great help IL was
doing along the lines OF charity.
After this, Rev. VIM. Thomas. the
pastor, who had been selected 10
preach on this occasion read for
scripture lesson, kings, 9TH chapter.
He selected as a text, Acts 1873.
And because he was of the same
craft he abode with them" using as
a subject Mutual Partnership"
The Reverend paid a glowing tri-
bute TO the Order by saying it was
one OF the strongest in the world to-
DAY he then took up the subject
and showed that man could NOT live
by himself, but by mutual partner
snip we could help, strengthen and
so prepare ourselves TO carry out the
great duties of life. He showed how
IL was to be carried out. The pil-
lars upon which IL rests. The DOW
er associated with it when properly
carried out and concluded with an
appeal to the brethren and sisters to
live up TO their agreements. The
sermon was enjoyed by all present
and vote of thanks extended to the
pastor.
JOHN BRUMNEY, C. c.
WIN. WHITE, NJ. at A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30

Soiors and In gold. The lodges thar
ueirayeu the expense OF the exercis-
50 were richmond Lodge. No. 1 Viz
GINA Louge, No. 6. Old Donnfnfop
Lodge, No. s, Blooming Lily. No Ts
samson Lodge. No. 16, Myrtle I,odge
no. II, Planet Lodge. No. Or limits
Lodge, No. "a, Royal Lodge. No 26
Maceo Lodge, No. 35. Fulton Lode
No. AZ, Christian Hope Lodge No
80 venus Lodge. No. 46, North star
Lodge. No. 50. Invinciblo Lodge. No
% valley Lodge. No. 73. CapitaI
Louse, NO. 81. White Rose Lodge.
no. 81 Ben Hur Lodge. No. SO, A
Ilcslcah Lodge, No. 9S, Dunbar
LOGse' NO. Ito, Crispus Attacks
Lodge, No. III. Courts. Pure Gold
Court, No. SO. Old Dominion Court
No. ia, Annals Eureka Court No
- Planet Court. No. 1877. BLOOMING
LILY Court. No. 142. Martha's Court
No lSS, Excelsior Court. No. ~
NloIet Court, No. 152, Richmond
court. No. 169, Unity Court. No. I32
Cordeiia's Court, No. 1874. Elizabetb
Court, No. 210. Golden Link Court
no. ZZ3, Josephine Court. No. 22S
Narcissus Court. No. 229 JuIia's
Court, No. 235, Mildred's Court No
z4Z, Fulton Court, No. PA. America
court No IS. Venus Court. No. az
sylvester Court, No. 81. Verbena
Court, No. 81. Silver Star Court. M.
90, North Star Court, No. IS. Valley
court, No. 81, Ivy Leaf Court. No
So OliYette Court, No. SO, Heliotrope
Court No. 81, Union Court, No. 100
Mignonette Court, No. 1O2, Wisteria
Court, No. lO6, Mount Olivet Court.
NO. 100, Maceo Court. No. 222.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30

one near the garrison gate say. three
times, in a deep voice.
Il want all OF you"
The witness said he was greatly
excited, but he ran to Mai. Penrose's
quarters and then 20 the barracks,
where he found the major and report
ed 10 him. He secured a gun and
went back TO his post at the admin
istrauOn building. Some amusement
was created by Taliaferro when he
told Of the confusion and excitement
He said he heard the scavenger's
cart and mule coming across the pa
rade ground, and mistOOk the sound
for the approach OF artillery.
Examination OF the witnesses had
not been concluded when adjourn
ment was taken for the day.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
THE KNIGHTS PLEASED.

The Knights were no more delight
ed with the sermon OF Rev. Stokes
than were the court sisters with Rev.
Peyton. The Uniform Rank march
ed to the Ebenezer Baptist Church
Immediately after the exercises at
the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Brigadier General John Mitchell,
Jr. was accompanied by Gen. w. r.
Green, Col. John X. Chiles. Chief of
Stan, Col. ". Henry Stokes. Col. r.
). Nelson and Col. Thomas Smith.
Capt. Thomas II. Wyatt. Adjutant,
and Capt. w. Henry Jones were also
in line.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
AMONG FIRST TO FALL IN.

Notwithstanding the expert exami-
nation shows, as reported TO the com
mittee, that his was one Of the gums
used In shooting up Brownsville.
Taylor testified he was one OF the
hrst 10 fall In line when the call TO
arms was sounded during the shoot
Ing. He asserted also that Josepb
l.. Wilson, another former member
OF Company B. whose gun was af-
fected by the report OF the experts
VINO examined the shells, fell in line
about the same time. Taylor was
not sure ne had his own gun. as tae
call 70 arms created confusion In the
barracks, but he said he secured his
own gun the next morning and at
tended inspection with IL. He tes-
titled that he never had extra ammu-
milton and saw none at the barracks
when the Negro troops arrived at
Fort Brown.
When asked concerning the Issue
or extra ammunition TO soldiers when
they desired TO go hunting, TAYLOR
said he never had secured any. be-
cause ne always took one Of the
three shotguns which belonged to his
company This was the first admis-
sion since the investigation was he
gun that the company had shotguns
IN its possession. The witness said
these guns we're kept in the store
house.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
INTEREsTING EXERCIsEs.

The anniversary sermon was ad-
mirably delivered by Rev. w. H..
Stokes, Phi. ID. His text was appro-
PIRATE and his manner OF handling
the subject admirable He made a
marked impression upon the congre-
cation. AT the conclusion OF his
forceful discourse. Grand Chancellor
John Mitchell, Jr.. spoke on THE
Order and It's Work" A collection
of $500 was lifted and the bene-
dictiOn was announced Music was
furnished by the 9th Mt. Zion Bapt.
Church Choir. Mr.. w. II. Woodson,
leader and Mr.. Andrew L. Woolfork.
organist. Votes Of thanks were ten
dered all VINO had assisted in the
exercises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
THE OPENING ODE.

The PythiaR Cadet Fife and Drum
Corps made fine showing also and
gave evidences OF rapid improve
ment The church was reached be-
fore O'Clock and the services com
menced promptly on time. The o.
pening ode, God Bless our Knight
ly Band was sung by the Knights.
The Scriptures were read and pray
or offered by Rev L. Morris. Miss
Eva G.. Davis rendered "A Brave
Boy" In a most pathetic manner. IL
was very interesting and impressive.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
ONLY HEARD SINGLE SHOT.

Spottswood W. Taliaferro, sergeant
major OF the Twenty-fiftn Infantry.
during the time 1T was at Fort Brown
said that on the night OF the shoot
ing he was asleep in the administra-
ZION building and was awakened by
a single shot. which he thought came
from the town outside the garrison
wall. He said he put on part of his
clothes and ran out OF the building
to ind Maj. Penrose and heard some
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30

Friends are invited to attend a
Donkey Party at the st. Luke Hall.
Mon. April LIST. given by the Indepen.
dent Mechanic Star, No. 4. Admis-
sion 15cts. There will be Eve prizes
given away.
Rev. Thos. d. Atkins, B. D..
IN. ID. has been called To the pastor
ate of the Ebenezer Baptist Church
OF Charlottesville, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
THINKS HE HAD OWN GUN.

The next witness was Joseph L.
Wilson, also formerly OF Company
B, whose gun is supposed to have
been used in the ARRAY, according TO
the examination of shells at the
Springfield Arsenal He testified
that on the night OF the shooting he
got his rife from the rack soon after
the call TO arms was sounded and
that he was almost certain he had
his own gun, because ne had secured
1t while Sergt. Jackson stood near
with lantern. and he had taken the
rifle from the place in the rack set
aside for his use.
He also told of the shooting nm -
expressing the opinion that the firing
was from outside the walls toward
the barracks. and declared he could
hear the whistling OF the buI-
lets. IL was so marked, he a.
verred, that when the call came ne
and other members of the company
had dressed sitting up on the floor
or crouched down as much as possi-
bic while one man lodged behind the
chimney TO escape the bullets. He
acknowledged, however, that he was
unable afterward TO find the marks
OF any bullets on the outside of the
barracks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30

Dividends unpaid .. 1890
Indiv. dep. subj. to check 23069.7S
Time certificates OF deposit 65439.75
Total. $124111.S5
/. Thomas II. Wyatt, do solemnIy
swear that the above is a true state
ment OF the financial condition of
the Mechanics Savings Bank, locat-
ed at Richmond in the State of Vir-
ginia, at the close of business on the
I'd day OF March, 1907 to the best
OF my knowledge and belief.
Thomas II. Wyatt, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
]. j. CARTER.
THOS. M. CRUMP.
JOHN MITCHELL, JR.
Directors.
State OF Virginia, City of Richmond
Sworn 20 and subscribed before
me this 2sth day Of March 1907.
j. THOS. HEWIN, Notary Public.
My Commission expires Apr. Is, 10.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
AT THE EBENEZER.

The Ebenezer Baptist Church was
packed. The Opening ode was sung
by the members. The Scriptures
were read, after which Rev. L. Nor
ris offered prayer. Miss Eva G.. Da-
Wis read with telling effect the seIec-
ton, Alone With My Conscience"
Rev. X. V. Peyton then preached the
anniversary sermon TO the Courts.
He was entirely original and he
kept his subject within the bounds
OF the most humble OF mis- listeners.
He created unbounded amusement
at his quaint references and at times
the members were outspoken in their
appreciation.
THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE.
At the conclusion Grand Worthy
Counsellor John Mitchell, Jr. spoke
on The Courts and Their Mission"
A collection OF $25.49 was lifted and
the ladies were jubiIant Thanks
were voted to all who participated.
The music was furnished by the Eb-
enezer Baptist Church choir, Mr.. w.
n. Trent, leader. Miss Mamie B.
Jones, organist.
The committee of arrangements
was Sir George w. cambridge, Sir
o. M. Steward, Capt. Willis Wyatt,
Capt John @. Smith, Sir z. w. r.
Glenn, Mrs. Anna Taylor. Miss M L.
Chiles, Mrs. Sallie FoxeI. Mrs. Mil
dred johnson, and Mrs. Lucy Cross.
ORGANIZATIONS RALLY.
The rostrum at both places was
decorated with palms and flowers
The folders used were of the most
expensive kind being embossed In
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs.

at sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Rev. DIR. Peyton at the Ebenezer
Baptist Church.-BOth Edifices
Packed.
The Knights of Pythias OF this
city observed the anniversary eXer-
cises last Sunday afternoon ar 2 p.
NJ. at the Sixth Mt Zion Baptist
Church. IL was packed 90 its utmost
capacity. Owing 20 the large mem
bership two services had 90 be held
within two hours OF each other in
order 10 accommodate the crowd.
The First Battalion. under com
mand Of Mai. VIM. A. Robinson. Lieut.
B. n. PeytOn. Adjutant was at the
Pythian Castle promptly and ready
TO move. The following compan-
les reported: Eureka Co.. No. 1 Capt.
Isaac Moore commanding; Planet
Co., No. 8. Capt. Adolphus Jackson.
commanding; Blooming Lily Co. No.
IL. Captain V. NJ. Gwathmey,
commanding; PythIan Cadet Co, No.
/, Capt. Roscoe c. Mitchell. COM
nanding.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
GOT $40 FOR AMMUNITIoN.

On the orders Of Cheesman. Corp.
Ryan says he delivered 900 rounds
TO II. NJ Fields. a junk dealer in
Brownsville and received $40 I'm re-
turn. He said he also delivered 20
Corp. Means, company clerk. 200
rounds of ammunition upon the writ
ten order Of Lieut.. Parker. the COM
pany commander. To was said this
ammunition was for United states
COmmis sioner Creager.
Ryan testified also that the quar-
termaster sergeant OF Company X
had six surplus KraE-Jorgensen guns
which were retained by Cheesman
when the company Krags were ex-
changed FOR Springfield rifles Ryan
said Cheesman ordered him TO re-
move the numbers from the guns so
that they could not be identified.
After the departure OF Company X.
Ryan said he found two OF the guns.
and said ne had no iuea what became
OF the other four. He said the Tex
as Rangers used what is called the
krag carbine. and this fires the army
Rrag ammunition.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
DID NOT THINK IT WRONG.

The cross examination OF RYAN
was taken up at the afternoon ses-
sion. In detailing the transaction
In reference 90 the sale Of cartridges
20 Fields. the Brownsville junk deal
er. the witness said he had taken
the cartridges. which were in the o.
riginal government package. and had
placed the box inside a kerosene box.
He insisted, in reply 10 questions by
Senator Warner. that he had no idea
Why this precaution was taken by
Sergt. Cheesman. and neither did he
consider that he was doing any
wrong.
Senator Foraker then asked the
witness II ne meant that he had
done no wrong in assisting at the
sale OF government ammunition, and
Ryan replied that he had proceeded
upon the orders OF mis- superior off,
Ger.
eff my superior officer should tell
me 20 jump in the river" ne said
Il would do IL. but, Of course. / do
not say that / would not swim out a
gain"
The extra guns which were in the
possession OF Company X. the wit
ness said. we're obtained IN some
manner while the company was in
the Philippines. and that originally
there had been twenty in the lot
lie thought that Capt Kilburn, the
company commander, had given some
or them away; that one had been
sold by Cheesman. and that Can't
kilburn still has one. He said ne
could not say what had become of
the others.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF

The Mechanics Savings Bank, located
at Richmond i'm the State of Vir
ginta at the close of business,
I'D Day Of March, 1907, made TO
the State Corporation Commission.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-03-30

Mr.. w. L. Young of File, p. O..
Va. was in the city and called on us.