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will also be a leader Sullivan will be a
member of the insurance committee. He
represents Polk county, which has more
insurance companies than any other county
in the state and is himself thoroughly
familiar with insurance matters, gained In
his practice of law Lee of Emmett county,
also an able lawyer, is interested in insur-
ance matters.
In the senate Senators Jamison of Clarke
and BlealSly were members of the insur-
ance commission and naturally will take a
leading part in the legislation on that sub
ject. Senator Whipple, who was chairman
of the insurance committee at the last seS-
sion in the senate, is thought likely to be
selected again. Senator Whipple is a law
yer Of ability and prominence and is very
familiar with insurance matters from hav-
ing been chairman of the senate committee
for two sessions and will be one of the
senate leaders
The author Of tho 2-cent fare bill il not
known. No bill has been written as yet
Meredith has been prominently mentioned
as chairman of the railroads committee in
the house and may be the author Of the
2-cent fare bill. At any rate Meredith,
Doran and Darrah will all be deep in rail-
road legislation. Doran will be chairman
of the labor committee. most likely. but
will devote a great part of his attention
to the reciprocal demurrage bill and other
railroad legislation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

OF the executive committee, and he is not
qualified to hold this post of honor and
responsibility until he has served one year
or more as mere member of that commit
tee. Not that this is a law, but 1t Is the
custom.
So 1t Is that the president of the club
and the ex-presidents are most experienced
In questions and matters which have to do
with the city's commercial welfare. Hav-
ing been through the mill himself, the
president is well qualified to advise his
successor at the head of the executive COM
mittee.
Mr.. Wilhelm has been one of the best
chairman the club ever had. He has made
things go. If subject was brought up
that had no merit in the eyes of the ma
jority of the committee, he insisted on
dropping it with little waste of time. When
a subject had merit. he called for action
and protested against repetition of argu-
ment. He demanded prompt reports from
his committees and dismissed them only
when their work was satisfactory. His
businesslike methods increased the infiu-
ence Of the Commercial club as a factor in
the local business world.
A member of the club for many years,
President Wilhelm has always been inter-
ested In its activities For several years
he has been active in the executive com
mittee, though he refused to take a cap
tain's position, preferring to work as a
private. He was a member of the COM
mittee OF five which chose e. ]. McVann
commissioner about three years ago, and
the wisdom Of his choice was shown in
the growth of the organization, both In
influence and numbers, under the admins
tration of Mr.. McVanns commissionership.
A year ago he was elected chairman, de-
spite much protest on his part. He was
the first chairman who represented both
the wholesale and retail interests of the
city, the Orchard & Wilhelm Carpet com
pany doing both retail and jobbing business
The jobbers had previously monopolizec
the craftsmanship.
Seeing that the members would be salts
ned with no one but him as chairman, he
was prevailed upon TO accept the honor
He has administered the AFFAIRS of the club
with the same interchangeable energy which
charaeterizes his business activity. He has
been partial neither 10 Jobber nor retailer
and has remained absolutely free from fac.
tiOnal influence. He has displayed a ca
paeity an independent thinker and q
ability for getting down to business him,
SELF he allowed no horse play at commit
tee meetings. He made himself an actua
head Of the committee.
Mr.. Wilhelm began business in Omaha IL
Vss. Previous 70 that time he was salel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

In the senate Hopkins will be chairmau
Of the railroads committee.
Senator Crossley, author OF the primary
election bill for two sessions. will be al
deeply interested in the measure the come
Ing session, but he will retain the chair
manship OF the schools committee, a CONS
mittee which will be more important this
session than last. Senator Warren, wha
was the author Of the state teachers cerS
tifeate bill at the last session, will be
interested in school legislation again At
this session.
In the house. Weeks, who will be chair
man of the judiciary committee, Mere
dith, Darrah. Conn, Lee of Bmmet and
Sullivan will all take n leading part in
the discussion of the primary election law.
In the senate, Turney may be chairman
OF the elections committee. He was one
of the leaders in the primary movement
at the last session. He will be a leader
again the coming session.
Senator Smith Of Mitchell will undoubta
edly be one Of the champions OF the pris
mary measure In the senate. OF courss
every prominent member OF either house
will take leading part In every important
measure. But II is equally true that every
important measure will depend upon two
or three men in either house to push it
through and every member will devote a
little more of his attention to one or two
measures than he devotes to the rest.
Smith of Mitchell, Dowell, Turner and
Crossley will be the particular champions
Of the primary measure. It remains TO be
seen who will be the opponents of IL.
Dower will have the craftsmanship of the
judiciary committee In the senate and so
will be most in the fore on many important
measures.
Senator Hughes, the father Of the anti
pass law says he expects to keep IN the
background at this session somewhat, but
the anti-pass law needs strengthening, ac-
cordng to his own statement, and It will
not be surprising II a number of important
measures demand his attention.
In the senate there are four more COM
mittees than there are republican menu
bers. and hence four democrats will be
made chairmen OF committees. These will
undoubtedly fall to four of the democrats
who were members at the last session.
Stirton, Lambert Wilson of Clinton, Smith
of Des Moines Wade and Taylor will
probably divide the four committees among
themselves In some way.
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H Der of the British Parliament, one
of the two ENJOYS sent by the
K8HSfY Irish nationalist party to the
0&n&kU United States, will deliver an ad-
dress on the present status of the battle
for home rule for Ireland on Monday even
ing in the assembly hall Of the Edward
Creighton institute.
Mr.. Kettle comes as a representative of
the men who are struggling TO restore in
Ireland the right of self-government,
wrested from it 100 years ago. The strug-
gle has been maintained internationally for
a century against odds that would dis
hearten and render submissive less de-
termined people. In the last twenty-five
years the cause has made greater progress
than in all preceding years. and seems
nearer realization now than when Premier
Gladstone undertook to right the wrong Of
a century.
1t is well known that the present miRistry
OF Great Britain is drafting a measure Of
home rule for Ireland and will introduce 1t
at the coming session of Parliament. The
scope of the measure and the prospects OF
success will be explained by Mr.. Kettle.
who is in position to give first hand in
formation on a subject so near the heart OF
Irish-Americans. 1t is conceded by friends
of the cause that the struggle for self
government is approaching a crisis. A
satisfactory measure of home rule one
sanctioned by the Irish nationalists will
readily pass the House of Commons but
how il will fare in the House of Lords is
not so certain. Should the House of Lords
reject the home rule bill, which seems
likely, appeal to the country on this
and other questions on which the two
houses disagreed may follow.
During the tendency of the home rule
measure in Parliament every one OF
eighty-four members Of the Irish party
will be required in London. Barely one
half Of the membership have sufficient re-
sources OF their own to defray expenses.
The expenses of the others must come
out OF the party treasury. Should a gem
eral election follow the cost will average
s1.OOO each paid by the candidate or the
party nominating. Thus it will be seen that
the success OF home rule for Ireland de-
ponds as much on the condition OF the wal
chest on the numbers on the fighting
line. The Irish members of Parliament are
united, determined and confident, and are
supported by loyal, generous constituencies
But limited resources at home render an
appeal to the greater Ireland Of America
necessary, and for that purpose Mr.. Kettle
will appear in Omaha and present the
case
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

0ES MONIES, Ia, jan 19.-(Special.)
Men and measures that will
make up the history of the Thir-
kNatAI ty-second general assembly,
SszS which convened Monday, are
practically as well known now as they will
be at the close Of the session, twelve weeks
or more from this. The freak bills can not
be foreseen, of course, and many contingent
cies and situations will develop that are
now unknown, but the more important
measures are known, and the men who
will be the moving spirits at the coming
session are known. Whether the impor-
tant measures presented will pass and in
Just what form they will pass is a matter
Of conjecture.
Undoubtedly the measures that will COM
mand the most attention this session will
be the insurance legislation brought before
the two houses by the report OF the insur-
ance commission. This report covers both
fraternal and old line life insurance, as
we'll as fire, hail and tornado, and the bills
brought out by the report will, therefore,
be numerous. There will oe innumerabls
committee sittings over these bills and
probably a number of subcommittees will
have to consider tho various phases Of the
proposition.
Crowding hard on the insurance legisla-
ton as competing for attention is railroad
legislation. There seems to be a feeling
that there is to be more railroad legisla-
ton this session than the last. The 2-cent
fare bill is on the lips of three-fourths
OF the members. There is a reciprocal de-
murrage bill providing that railroads shall
pay the same demurrage to a shipper for
failure to deliver a car as the shipper pays
the railroad for delay in unloading the
car, There is to be a trainmen's employ
ers liability act, with the intent to lessen
the train wrecks, and there is to be an at
tempt to make the anti-pass bill stronger.
There will also be 8 long and short haul
bill introduced. The primary election meas
ure will command considerable attention,
just as 1t did at the last session.
One of the leading propositions will af-
feet the schools. There is to be revival
Of the proposition to unite the three big
state Schools the normal, agricultural col
lege and university under one board of
regents. This and the proposal to appoint
commission to recodify the school laws
of the state are the measures that AFFECT
the schools, and either one is important
enough to be handled by one general as
sembly,
There is also to be an effort on the part
Of Senator Saunders and others to secure
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20
Musings of the Gentle Cynic

Appearances are almost as deceptive as
trying TO keep them up.
Fame often merely makes it harder for a
man to dodge his creditors.
A girl seldom dreams Of a career until
she has been disappointed in love.
Many a man who is clothed in his own
righteousness has a mighty poor Mt.
All the world loves a lover, especially the
jeweler. the noFtst and the confeeti0ner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20
An Advance Agent for Irish Home Rule

Mr.. Kettle is a young man Of %, son Of a
veteran land reformer, Andrew ]. Kettle
of Artane, County Dublin, who was one OF
the first to rally to the standard Of Parnell
and Davitt when the famous Land league
was formed in 1881 He represents the East
Tyrone district in Parliament, winning one
of the hottests contests in the election by a
majority OF Eve votes He il a type Of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

many young men elected to Parliament,
who enter public life >untrammeled by ties
OF class or custom and free to battle vogor-
ously against the bourbonism OF the privl-
legged Glasses. With "old men for counsel
and young men for action" It Is only a
question of a short time when castle gov
eminent in Ireland will go, as landlordism
is now going And Mr.. Kettle u an adj
vance agent Of that event.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

F. Jones Of Villisca, the other house MEM
Der, viii take a leading part in the discus
sion in the house. Conn, who at the last
session took an interest In insurance legis-
latiea An~ had number Of bills introduced,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

L WILHELM, who for
a year has been chairman of the
executive committee Of the Omaha
7L4RI Commercial club, has been
< chosen the clubs president.
DIV the real executive head Of the club
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20
Charles L. Wilhelm New Head of Omaha Commercial Club

IL the chairman Of the executive commit
tee. but this does not signify that the Of
fee OF president In an unimportant one.
Quite the contrary. No man can be pres
ident OF Omaha's representative business
organisation until he has been chairman
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

Is likely to be the chairman OF the insur-
ance committee in the house. But whether
he is the chairman of that committee or
not he will be q leader in the insurance
legislation John B. Sullivan of Des Moines
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

ION. THOMAS NJ. KETTLE, mem
Der of the British Parliament, one
of the two ENJOYS sent by the
~ Irish nationalist party to the
~ United States, will deliver an ad-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

5S MONIES, Ia, Jan. 1s.-(Special.)
Men and measures that will
make up the history of the Thir-
ty-second general assembly,
which convened Monday, are
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-20

legislation. N. r. Kendall, one Of the mem
bers, will be speaker OF the house, but will
undoubtedly be a prominent figure in the
insurance affairs. Tim Clary, the demo-
cratic member Of the commission, and 3.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17

ugee work ruins rain, dust, the Jap
anese question. gaspipe men. increased
rents. the scarcity OF violets this win
ter. the crowded street cars, the condi-
tion OF the streets for motoring. and
AL Of the other anneyances. petty or
otherwise. which we bear because we
have learned TO do so. A little stay
in calm country Of green. growing
things where all those cares are like
dim echoes. will prepare one to come
back with Drawer spirit and a better
appreciation OF the very many good
things which may be found in San
Francisco now as at all times
Easter comes so early this year--on
March 31-that there viii be quite a
long season for gayeties afterward.
There are already several affairs sched-
uled for April. a wedding or two. the
big benefit for the San Francisco Ma
ternIty and perhaps another ball or
.wo.
There are to be but few vacant
houses in town this summer. as many
OF those who are now in the country
xill seize the first opportunity, be il
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17

May or December, to return to the
city. and those who go to suburban
towns will find their places quickly
filled here. This win produce con-
dition quite out of the ordinary and
IL is probable from present appearances
that the summer outings of many who
have formerly gone to the country for
two or three months viii consist of
hurried trips TO resorts. while some
one stays at home and kepps a hold on
the house for which SO many are eager
~ waiting.
SO successful was the dance at Alca-
traz Island on Tuesday last given by
the bachelor officers of the Twenty
second Infantry, that it is hoped that
they may give another after Lent and
again give their friends as delightful
an evening as was spent on this occa-
sion. 1t is described on all sides as
one of the prettiest affairs of the win
ter. the decorations being especially
attractive and the many uniformed men
adding greatly to the scene There
were many beautiful gowns worn.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17

among them that of Mrs Pickering, the
wife of Major Pickering. She looked
very handsome in black gauze over rcd
silk trimmed with black lace. Her
ornaments were pearls. Miss Picker
ing. her popular daughter was charm
ing in pale yellow chiffon cloth over
yellow silk.
Mrs. Laurence Simonds was gowned
in white lace. Mrs. Ynez Shorb White
was handsome in a gown of lavender
brocade. with a deep bertha of Ouch
esse lace. Miss Helen Thomas was
pretty in pale lavender chiffon, with
orchids of the same shade. Miss Helene
Robson wore pink embroidered chiffon.
Miss Marguerite Gros was gowned in
an imported costume of pale green
mousseline. with ribbon embroidery
of pink and green ribbons. Miss Maye
Colburn looked well in an exquisite
white spangled gown. Miss Jeanette
Wright Wore an empire costume OF
white crepe de chine. with touches of
greens. Her flowers were lilies of the
valley Miss Christine Pomeroy was
gowned in white chiffon satin and lace.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17

Miss Mabel Watkins wore white and
silver gauze. Mrs. Gilmore was gown
ed in an Empire costume of pale green.
An annual event in Washington, d. c.,
which is of great interest here as well
as in that city, is the fancy dress ball
given each winter by Captain and
Mrs Richardson Clover, who are well
known and popular here, to their two
beautiful daughters, Miss Eudora
Glover. who will make her debut in
three or four years, and Miss Beatrice
Glover, a few years younger Since
their babyhood almost this affair has
been given for them and each year
it has become trifie more grown up"
and elaborate. until now it is one of
the beautiful functions of the winter.
At the ball this year the guests num-
bered about 1866. They arrived at >
o'clock and the affair closed at seven,
giving about two hours of dancing and
ending with supper. The entire lower
floor of the house was given up to the
young guests and was elaborately dec
Grated. The main drawing room was
transformed into a miniature wonder
land, there being a Dutch windmill. the
arms of which were studded with myr-
lads OF brilliant electric lights. There
were rows of Christmas trees. bright
with candles and powdered with snow,
and the sleighs beneath them were piled
high with handsome gifts, which were
distributed as souvenirs of the occa-
sion. The dining room was bower
of dogwood boughs and blossoms and
the Turkish room was gay with greens,
from which hung gorgeous Chinese
lanterns
Miss Eudora Glover was particularly
stirling and lovely as 'LArt Nou-
veau," wearing tunic of cloth of gold
heavily embroidered in vines and bios
SONS of dull reds. greens and bronzes.
Beneath this was robe of different
hued chiffons. On her head was a
crown of deep red poppies and her hair
was low on her neck in net, caught on
either side by huge rosettes of gold
Dainty little Miss Beatrice Glover
wore wonderful costume represent
ling a peacock The plunlage covered
her entirely and the headdress was the
head of the bird. The gorgeous tail
was arranged so that 1T might be
spread straight up n the natural atti-
tude of the bird. Among the guests
We're Tallant Tubbs and George Tubbs
of this city. who are spending the
winter in Washington The former was
latter was Pierrot, in white satin with
red buttons.
Among those who assisted Mrs. Clo-
Yer in entertaining the young guests
We're Miss Minnie Houghton and Miss
Marguerite lie Breton, both of whom
are there for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Troy, who
have been guests at the Hotel Rafael
for several months. left day or two
lsince for visit to the City of Mexico.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17

least of which were antique pieces Of
silverware from the groom's family.
Portraits are shown this week OF Miss
Minnie Sheridan and Miss Grace Sheri-
dan, the charmingly pretty daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. r. Sheridan. Although
coming originally from Oregon. these
two attractive girls have made their
home here for several years and are
great favorites in society. They have
a pretty home on Cherry street. where
they dispense a delightful hospitality.
and they are as well greatly in demand
at the leading affairs of the season.
The Outsider.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-17
Blu heOu

~ ACKCLOTH and ashes are now
weighing upon society. The
change from the whirl OF gayety
~ came last Tuesday night. Or. to
be more exact, last Wednesday
morning. when belated rner-ymakers
wended their way homeward from the
two AIardi Gras balls at Burlingame and
Alcatraz respectively. which engaged
the time and attention Of most OF the
society folk OF three counties. Since
then there has been only Mrs. L. wal
ton Hedges large evening bridge
party to break the calm. and prospects
are not promising for much else Just
now. Mrs. James II. Bull, the charming
wife Of the new comrIaadant OF the Aa-
val training station at Yerba Bueae,
VIII give dinner on Tuesday evening
in honor OF Or. Riggs, and on Friday
evening Mrs. Hedges viii entertain
at q very unique function. She has
hidden her guests TO chaAng
dish dinner at which each dish
viii be cooked by a guest in full
view OF the other members OF the
party who may scof or praise. accord
ing 10 their temperaments. There VIII
be an even more general exodus to
Santa Barbara than has prevailed dur
ing the winter. IL is said. and the at
trsctive southern city viii be filed with
san Franciscans during Lent. Life
there is charmingly gay at all times;
riding. driving motoring, swimming.
boating. informal picnics to spots OF
beauty in the hills. informal teas and
Iuhcheons at the Country Club. polo
tournaments and one thing and an
other occupying all OF ones time and
keeping one out in the delicious air
and sunshine
Del Monte and Carmel are to win
many visitors. too; the delights of eli
mate and scenery, aided by the near
ness Of the Preside Of Monterey and its
many hospitable army people proving a
strong drawing g-card.
II is time that san Francisco people
should go away and have q brief rest.
Things have been at such high pressure
here for several months since that
memorable day; there have been so
many excitements of all kinds; 50 much
uncertainty in regard to financial. So
cial municipal, international and even
physical safety, that eve,-- ones nerves
are about at the breaking point. People
need 10 go away and forget the diff
culties OF leases. buffers who are
about to leave or won't come, ref