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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

is c. A. Young, of Springfield. Q. BY
reason of his splendid scores at all OF
the prominent target tournaments dur
ing the past decade, the name OF Z. a.
Young has become quito familiar to tho
trap shooting world In 1905 he made
an average Of 92.1 per cent, with W.
500 targets shot at and 1873 broke.
In 1906 no made an average OF 923
per cent, with 11,45o shot at and lo,5io
broke Ills average for years mas pceh
more than 90 per cent.
IAN artist who will be here. WHO
must not be overlooked when the aver
nges arc computed, is Harvey NC
Murchy. of Fulton. n. y. M2Murchy
has been trap-shootcr for more than
two decades, and his scores during
that time have always ranked hiSh.
1t was only last year that he was the
winner Of the Interstate Association s
Eastern Handicap, at Phiiadelphla,
with tho fine score of 81 out OF luo
from the 1s-yard mark. McMurchy's
position at the firing points has long
been considered the acme Of perfection.
az class man who Will pe here Is
w, G.. Hearne. OF New York CITY. the
genial representative of the Marlin
Firearms Company. There are few
present-day trap shooters who attend
any Of the many prominent tourna-
ments unacquainted with this gentle
man Hearne has made many fine
scores, and at tie Interstate Associa-
tion's Grand American Handicap tour
nament OF 1905 he carried off the
Scarecrow Cup donated by Fred a.
Stone. Hearre was high professional
IN this competition. with a score OF
81 out of 100 from the 1T-yard mark"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
Personal NOTES.

Tom Thumb" Orchard Garnsey), the
DIVERT, once 80 often seen and so we'll
known, died recently at wellington, somer-
set, Eng, aged 70 years
Abe Hummel knew what he was about
when he coddled up TO District Attorney
Jerome. He is a wise crook who improves
his standing with the prosecuting officer.
The outcome OF the fund left to the city
of Boston by Benjamin Franklin so long
ago and which matured last year and was
doubled by an endowment from Andrew
Carnegie. is to be a fine trade school.
General E. P. Alexander, with whom the
only living ex-president shoots ducks down
in South Carolina, distinguished himself at
West Point and in 1s65-Appomattox year
was General Robert z. Lees chief of en-
gineers.
It is a fact frequently remarked that
there is a strong resemblance between ex-
Governor Crawford Of Kansas and the
father Of his country. The likeness is no
where more strikinsiy marked than in the
Washington nose, as delineated by Stuart,
and that Of Governor Crawford. There are
resemblances in other facial features, too
particularly in the mouth and chin.
In order that sick children of Providence,
and sunshine in the summer months Mrs.
Anne Crawford Allen Brown. widow OF
John Carter Brown, has given TO the Rhode
Island hospital her country home at Quid-
nesset. The property consists of a fine
brick house and about 100 acres Of land.
The value Of the gift is estimated at
$4,000
DR.. ]. H. White, the United States marine
hospital officer, who directed the campaign
which stamped out yellow fever in New
Orleans in 1906 has received his appoint
pent as supervising inspector of maritime
quarantine in louisiana, Mississippi and
the Central American fruit ports from Sur
geon General Wyman OF the marine hos
pital service. His appointment is a step in
establishing the national quarantine in
Louisiana, supplanting the state asylum.
Henry Labouchere, the we'll known
English publicist and proprietor Of Truth,
once met a deputatton Of suffragists in the
lobby Of the House Of Commons. He says
Of the encounter: They all talked at the
same time. After listening for a few min
utes said: Ladies. although your argu-
ments may not persuade me, l am par
ticularly susceptible 10 female beauty, and
am afraid that this may influence my
judgment II I stay any longer. The COM
pliment was enough, and they all, I think,
felt that my heart was in the right place,
IL my judgment was not"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
OMAHA's BANK STATEMENT.

The condition of the Omaha national
banks at the close Of business on March
22, just made public in response to a
call from the comptroller of the cur
rency, shows a condition that is most
encouraging. During the year the total
business Of the five national banks has
increased more than $4OO0,000. The
deposits in these banks have increased
during that time more than $3,OOO,OOO.
When it is considered that in the spring
OF 1906 it seemed that the very climax
of prosperity had been reached, the elo-
quepce of these figures will be more inn
pressive. That they do not represent
merely an accumulation of idle money
is shown by the fact that the loans and
discounts Of these banks have also In
creased during the year to the extent
OF almost 100000.
Nor is IL alone the national banks
that are enjoying this growth of bust
ness, but that the prosperity is being
shared by smaller business men and in
dlyiduals is proven by the fact that the
deposits in the two savings banks of
the city have increased more than
sl,OOO,OOO during the last year, con-
clusively showing that the wage earn
ers and small depositors Of the city
Fave thriven during the year.
The condition of the Omaha banks is
the best indication of the condition of
the city's business affairs in general.
The merchants and manufacturers of
Omaha were never buster than at
present. The crowded streets are an
evidence of the life with which the
city teens. The extension Of existing
enterprises and the establishment of
new show the growth of the city in it's
business importance. From every point
of view, the outlook for Omaha never
seemed brighter than 1t does in this
early spring Of 1907.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
AMERICAS BREADsTUFFs SUPPLY.

Secretary Wilson of the Department
Of Agriculture is usually a wise prophet
when his predictions concern matters
relating to the American farm, but he
made a wide guess when, a few years
ago, he declared that it would be but a
short time until America would cease
to be an exporter Of wheat and bread
stuffs He supported his prediction by
an array of interesting figures showing
that the wheat belt could not be well
enlarged in this country and that the
remarkably rapid increase in the de-
mand Of wheat and breadstuffs for
home consumption would soon exhaust
the supply and leave nothing for ex-
port. He went even so far as to de-
clare that it would not be long before
America would be compelled to import
wheat for home use Broomhalrs ia
bles, just issued, showing the worlds
available supply Of breadstuffs on
March 1, indicate that the fulhllment of
Secretary Wilson's prophecy is not i'm
minent, at least.
Comparison OF stocks show that out
side Of North America the wheat-grow-
ing nations OF the world have in store
less than 45,5OO.OOO bushels OF wheat.
as compared with 100000 bushels
on March 1, 1905. Stocks in the United
States and Canada shrunk less than
100000 bushels in February and there
has been an increase in receipts, due to
the opening Of traffic from the north
western states that were under block,
ade much OF the winter, The United
| States and Canada held 122,610OOO
bushels Of wheat on March !. making
the total worlds supply 214,71O,OOO
bushels.
The tables relating 10 American
wheat show that the crop OF 1906. with
the supply left over from the previous
year, amounted to s35OOO,OOO bushels
OF this the requirements for domestic
consumption and seeding amounted tC
5S5,OOO,O00 bushels, leaving 3OOOOOOO(
bushels for export. OF this export sup
ply 1O5,OOO,OO0 bushels had been sent
abroad prior to March 1. Leaving the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
EpUCATIoN AND CoNMERcE.

The Bureau of American Republics
has taken a step which promises much
toward the development Of better COM
mercial and business relations with the
South and Central American republics.
The United States has been handi-
capped seriously in efforts to develop
trade with the neighbors on the south,
due largely to lack of understanding
of the Latin-American character, Ian
guage and customs. Consular agents,
diplomatic representatives and trade
bodies have made every effort to en-
courage closer business relations with
South and Central America but the re-
suits have been far from satisfactory.
The French and Spanish speaking peO-
pie of these countries have been warm
In expressions Of their appreciation Of
American overtures but their trade has
persistently gone to European countries
Secretary Root and the American Of
ficials Of the Bureau of American Re
publics have appreciated this handicap
and propose now to overcome it by the
Inauguration of campaign of educa-
ton.
DR.. William r. Sheppard Of Columbia
university, who has published many ar
ticles on Spanish and Spanish-American
subjects, has been engaged by the Blu
reau Of American Republics to make a
tour of South American capitals during
the coming summer for the purpose of
getting in touch with leading men in diff
ferent callings and thoroughly acquaint-
ing them with the opportunities and re-
sources Of American colleges and uni
versities. The purpose will be to in
duce South American students to come
to the United States TO be educated and
make friends and to study American
conditions ... 49,.
1t is expected that success in this
line win prove of great benefit to Amer
lean trade by placing in the leading
capitals of South America men who
have been educated in American insti-
tutions and have a knowledge of our
ways. Increased intercourse in social,
intellectual and educational directions
is sure to be followed by increased com
mercial development between the coun-
tries. Germany is the leader in this
method OF trade cultivation, fits consuls
and commercial agents being required
to take a course of special training in
the language and business methods Of
the countries to which they are assigned.
The plan Of the Bureau of American
Republics is eommendable and can
hardly fail to be productive Of desirable
results
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
MoRE EusIoN IN sIaHr.

Nebraska voters should know that
the poorly disguised efforts Of the legis-
lature minority TO shape certain parts
Of the primary election law have been
solely with a view to making 1t possible
for democrats and populists to continue
In their masquerade Of fusion in future
campaigns in this state as In the past
They are insisting that the same candi-
dates may be filed for nomination by
democrats and by populists, so that they
may have the advantage Of two party
labels when II comes to casting the vote
at the regular election.
This may be accepted as indicating
a purpose to repeat fusion indefinitely.
Every year since the 1900 presidential
campaign the people have been told
that no more fusion would go, but the
democratic and populist place seekers
have found the excuse to go through the
old performance in the same old way.
What they want now is the chance to
fuse once more on presidential electors
in 1908, and II not permitted to do 1t
by double nomination they would ac-
complish the same object by pulling Off
one set or another Of the electoral candl-
dates Nebraska voters have become
so familiar with the fusion game that
we do not believe they will be fooled
whether the cards are played under the
table or in plain sight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

balance ready for foreign markets at
1O5,OOO,OOO, OF about 7O,OOO,OOO bushels
more than were available for that pur-
pose at this time last year. That the
foreign demand win soon exhaust this
supply is indicated by reports showing
shortage Of the crop in Russia and
other wheat-raising countries in Europe
The demand for wheat for home con-
sumption has grown at about the rate
predicted by Secretary Wilson, but the
wheat area has been extended beyond
what he thought possible and more in
telligent methods Of farming have in
creased the production to an extent that
makes remote the prospect Of America
becoming an importer of wheat and
leaves the United States still in the
proud position of being the granary Of
the world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
Need of "A Government Board for Their
Investigation.

investigation.
Scientific American.
The crying need OF the hour is the institu-
ton of a government board for the investi-
cation OF accidents on United States rail-
roads. This board should be composed of
railroad engineers OF ability and experience
They should be paid salaries commemorate
with their reputation. and sufficient in
amount to place them beyond any posi-
bility Of temptation. They. and .heir local
representatives in the various parts OF the
country, should be invested with sufficient
authority TO enable them to make the most
searching Investigation and to enforce the
attendance for examination OF any oficial
or empioye from president to tralnman.
Upon this commission would devolve the
duty of outlining such legislative measures
as, in lts opinion, were necessary to secure
the safety Of the travelling public
It Is our firm belief that before such a
commission had been in active existence
1--WE years the number Of railroad acct
dents in this country would have been cut
down 80 per cent, and that before decade
had passed the number would have been
reduced 10 the more humane figures which
obtain on European railroads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

The annual debate as TO dogs and
rabies is now under way. II will take
more than the assurance from the doc
tor to upset the popular superstition
connecting dogs with dog days, and it
will be a long time before the police
man ceases to diagnose the dogs case
as rabies and kill him when he is
merely thirsty. A few drinking foun-
tains along the sun-baked city streets
will do more to eliminate the danger Of
rabies in the summer than all the dog
muzzles that were ever manufactured.
Give the dog a drink.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
The KneII of Doom.

short time ago there was organized IN
Nebraska a society composed Of women
who pledged themselves not 20 marry men
who were without whiskers. Now another
society composed Of Nebraska girls has
adopted resolutions IN which the members
pledge themselves not 20 receive Sunday
evening visits from men who are un-
shaved. II looks as II the men Of Nebraska
were going to be caught either coming OF
Eoina.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
THE HONDURAN MULE.

Philadelphia Ledger
Forlorn Of ages, can II be
That time, repenting Of the past,
Hath tardily accorded thee
Thy due at last?
The heavy burden and the load
The world hath heaped upon thy back
Have found reward in cuss and goad
And sounding whack
The horse hath pranced through rhyme and
song
Gen one OF wood at Troy got fame),
But who hath tried in history long
To boost thy game?
But no, across the wires we're told
OF how a thief with burglous tool
Attacked a stable, pinched an old
Honduran mule;
And how the Nicaraguan who
Purloined that mule unclaimed the door
Which freed. although he never knew
The dogs OF war,
So dusky braves shall soak the earth
With brunette gore in many pool,
And all to demonstrate thy worth
Illustrious mule!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Several Nebraska towns had costly
experience with fire while the high
winds prevailed on Tuesday. Omaha
was fortunate in escaping any serious
damage, but Chief Salter and his men
had several chances to show their vigil
ance and efficiency. Regardless of sin
gle or double shift, the Omaha fire de-
partment has reached that stage where
it can be relied upon to grappfe quickly
and successfully with the ordinary fire.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Hope deferred maketh the heart
sick" as Governor Sheldon will prob
ably prove, If he only hopes for the
resignation he now needs. 1t may be
that the governor can find a way Of
accelerating the mental process of the
member of the Omaha Fire and Police
board who insists on hanging on when
the others are all willing to quit. 1t may
be that the charges filed with Governor
Mickey and pigeonholed by him will
come to trial yet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

yesterday complained Of the dust.
Wonder what he would have said, If
he had been at home in sunny Colorado,
where business was suspended in the
principal towns on the eastern slope
While the wind blew the sand through
tho cfraats
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Mayor Jim and his councilmanic CO.
horts are milling over the Capitol
avenue market house. When they get
through trotting in circles on this mat
ter they are likely to straighten out
and stampede in as many different d.
rections as there are members. Coun-
Gilman Zimman seems to have lost con-
troll of the body for once. At any rate
It has refused to accept his safe and
sane counsel and is passing and killing
ordinances referring to the market
house site at a rate that is bewildering.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
Free 20 Speak Out.
pltA.I,rrn nInnatrh

Mr.. stuyvesant Fish will probably be
more unpopular among the big railroad
manipulators than he was before, since he
has spoken right out as 10 the cause Of
the stock slump being the rotten conditions
IN certain railroad circles. unearthed by
the investigation" But he has no other
railroad presidency that the certain rail-
road circles" can take away from him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
FLOATING FUN.

Mrs. Knicker-I want you to beat this
rug.
Weary Willie-Can't do It, mum; 1 amt
got any as good.-New York Sun.
Railroad Observation-Disclosures new engt-
neer doesn't use much coal.
His Assistant know; he used to be
janitor.-Brookiyn Eagle.
THE legislature has framed some very
valuable laws"
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel "A
good many laws are like pictures; we frame
EN- very carefully and then hang 'em UP
and forget about 'em."-Washington Star.
How did he get his title Of colonel7 He
never lived in Kentucky or was on any
governors staff, was her"
mo. He served for three months as
ring master In a us."-Chicago Record
Herald.
whats your opinion does the man or
the woman have the better time in lief"
That's as old as Adam-and everybody
knows he got the worst of it."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer. r-
How long do you intend to remain away
on your next vacation?"
20. about twelve souvenir post cards.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
why is a man who Is out OF small
change like a raving maniac?"
II can't see any striking resemblance.
because he has no cents left, silly
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Senator Cullom. who looks like Lin
coin, declares that Hartman ought to
be in Jail. The Cullom presidential
boom may be considered fairly
launched.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Mr.. Associate Justice John Marshall Har-
Ian, dean Of the supreme court Of the
United States lives on Mount Pleasant.
When the weather permits, he walks from
his residence to the capitol every morning,
distance of fully four miles. He swings
along with a stride denoting excellent
health and strength, and should he en-
counter the two most nlustrious pedestrians
In Washington-the president and the new
British ambassador-and either should at
tempt to set the pace, the veteran juris-
consul would show them a thing or two
about walking. At the Chevy Chase links,
Justice Harlan's favorite resort in golf
weather, there are few experienced members
who longer are ambitious to undertake the
task of wearing him out. He stalks about
the ground like a youngster. and needs not
the caddy to keep up with his ball.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

1t viii be noted that the entire Doug
las county delegation was present in
the house at Lincoln yesterday and an
swered to roll call in favor of the
terminal tax bill. These gentlemen
may disagree as to details, but when
It comes down to business they are all
willing to stand up and be counted for
Omaha. ..s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Governor Hughes OF New York has
Invited suggestions from the public on
the administration OF state AFFAIRS. Old
'veritas," PRO Bono Publico" and
Justice" must have been caught asleep
At the switch I'm New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

With the capital of Honduras in the
hands Of the enemy, President Bonilla
in flight in his red honk car and red
Honduran blood dyeing the sands of
the republic, the world at large is still
in suspense over the fate of that mule
the disputed ownership of which caused
all the ruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Wisconsin proposes to. erect a new
state capitol building at a cost of
$4,0O0,OOO. Wisconsin should study
PeInsylvania's experience in capitol
building and then do it differently. The
$4,OO0,OO0 appropriated for the Penn
sylvania building grew into $13,OOO,OOO
and the grafters have not finished the
work of division and silence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
Big Job for Fool killer.


At first blush one might think that the
fool killer would merely have a little busi-
ness with the mayor OF Fort Dodge. But
this task will be much more extensive.
Did not the council pass the measure
unanimously? And did it not meet with
the approval OF the majority Of the ciu-
zens7 Fort Dodge would doubtless be
decimated II the fool killer faithfully per-
formed his duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Thomas Fortune Ryan says this is no
time to speculate in railroad stocks. The
man who does not confess membership
In the fOol-and- his-money class knows
that this is not the time to speculate
In any kind OF stocks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Some Of the Sherlock Holmes disci-
Piles and readers of the future who are
exhibiting themselves in Omaha might
tell the Metropolitan Life insurance
agent what became of his money. The
open safe door and empty cash box
merely told that 1t went without say
ing where it was going. ...,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Texas is going into the business of
raising onions on large scale. Even
the odor. Of the fragrant onion will be a
pleasant change from the political
stenches that have been dominant in
Texas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

II might be worth while to nominate
Secretary Taft for the presidency in
1908 Just to see the discontinue Of the
enthusiasts, who always try to carry
the successful nominee around the hall
on their shoulders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
review.

The Nebraska legislature having
killed the bill providing for a reduction
Of sleeping car rates, the passenger who
prefers an upper berth may continue to
set It without paying any more than
the less fortunate individual who has
10 be content with a lower.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28
Inventive rivalry.
Baltimore New

Now a fuse has been invented which
can pierce the thickest armor. The only
thing TO do is for some other inventor
TO go ahead, now the irresistible force
has been discovered. 10 find out the i'm
movable obstacle in the shape OF unpierc-
able armor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

After paying a fine of 100000 for
disturbing the peace, Cuba doubtless
will wonder what 1t would have cost il
It had carried out some OF its threats
to invade the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

The car shortage presumably is to
blame for the difference between the
eggs you get on the market and the kind
the hens are now laying for the Easter
trade.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

Major Penrose has been acquitted OF
the charge OF neglect OF duty at
Brownsville. The charge was made by
President Roosevelt. who VIII have a
problem before him when the court
martial findings come to him for final
review.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-28

DEGREES to that effect may be obtained.
The case between the public and the
railroads is on trial on its merits and
It cannot be sidetracked by mere ma
nipulation Of the railroad switch.