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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Queens of England

Katherine of Valois, youngest child OF
Charles vi OF Fral1'e, was born october ~
1407, at Paris, France. She seems to nave
been born under an unlucky star, for at
the time of her birth her fathers health
was in a precarious condition, due to ex-
cesses and an extravagant manner of liv-
ing and her mothers reputation was the
common subject for shameless gossip
throughout the kingdom.
Katherines early years were passed at
the kings residence of retirement, the
Hotel st. Paul, where her royal sire was
confined during his continued and terrible
spells Of madness. Herelthe little princess
in the company of her brothers and sister,
spent many years OF sad neglect, suffering
at times the most cruel hardships OF hunger
and filthy surroundings, for Queen Isabeau,
her mother, had deserted her husband in
his extremity and abandoned her little chill
dren, who must have died Of hunger but
for the generosity and kindness of the
servants who remained with the insane
king and the royal children even after their
pay and provisions were stopped by the
heartless and unnatural Isabeau.
And during this time Queen Isabeau was
busy pilfering the royal treasury, assisted
by her husbands brothers. and squander-
ing the money in a reckless manner. while
her cniluftn 6uiitEtu the must dbJeNl poN-
erty in a palace which had not the COM
forts OF the meanest abode of a peasant.
But suddenly Charles recovered his rea-
son and became once more the master OF
his own realm. Hearing OF his changed
condition and fearing his punishment OF
her. the wicked Isabeau fled from Paris
with her brother-in-law. Prince Louis OF
Orleans. her partner in shame, and went
to Milan. She also sent her brother, Duke
Louis OF Bavaria, to fetch her children
from the Hotel 81. Paul. But the abductor
had scarcely reached Juvissy with the
royal children when he was overtaken by
a troop OF men-at-arms by order of the
Duke OF Burgundy. The dauphin and his
royal sisters were at once escorted back to
the king, their father. who kept them in
his own charge.
But few years later Charles was again
seized with alteration Of mind and Isabeau
took advantage OF his condition 70 escape
from the Imprisonment he had imposed
upon her and proclaimed herself the mad
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

the center and ON either era. Al the heaa
Of the board were the paper dragon and
the paper phoenix fastened together with
the bits of red silk Both were covered
with curious Chinese characters compre-
hending the genealogy of Woo Tong and
Ching Moy. The interpreter, acting
master Of ceremonies, gleefully exhibited
the bill of fare for the feast which was to
occur after the evening performance. 1t
included such delicacies as pineapple, dried
nuts, ginger, melon seeds, spiced fish, birds
nests with chicken, oolong tea, rice cakes,
cigarettes and spiced duck All Sin was
certainly resourceful and industrious man
to accomplish so much within so brief a
time.
Ching Moy watched Barnes countenance,
and when he smiled his approval she
clapped her tiny hands with joy. After
that her face saddened for a moment and
she put out her arms with an implorlng
gesture.
Custom house man no let Lew Pang hurt
Woo Tong?"
NO., said Barnes, reassuringly. Lew
Pang won't be able TO harm anyone after
tonight"
A call from the prompter carried Ching
Moy off to the theater. For more than two
benefit of a curious and tortured public.
At the end of that time Ching Moy, ia
tigued but happy, having rejected Lew
Pang for the twenty-first time, scampered
off the boards and, making her way to the
long dining room. deftiy put the finishing
touches on the we'll prepared feast Lew
Pang and Woo Tong remained in the thea
ter for the concluding scene of the drama,
wherein the villain, by the aid of his blank
cartridge snuffs out the life OF. the hero.
Ching Moy relighted all of the candles, re-
arranged some Of the decorations with ner-
vous fingers and then, with a sigh of inn
patience, sat down at the head of the table,
with one pink and yellow cheek resting on
her babyish hands and her beady eyes fas-
tended on the paper dragon and the paper
phoenix. The crack of a pistol shot rang
out sharp and crisp, like the breaking OF a
joint. Ching Moy sprang to her feet, the
Joy of expectancy banishing her restless
ness.
"At last" she breathed. "allee ovel now;
Woo Tong come TO Ching Moy'
The caterer standing in the doorway
caught the look of command from her
eager eye. and his string of attendants be-
gan carrying in the delicacies. Barnes at
that moment was attracted by a commo-
ton In the theater. He turned TO Clancy.
Tell the men to seize the opium-idol and
all. I'll be with you in a minute"
He hurried into the playhouse, while
Clancy carried out his orders to the letter.
AS he concluded he saw an ambulance and
a police patrol wagon simultaneously driv-
ing away from the theater. Barnes emerged
a moment later, uncOmmonly flushed and
agitated.
Ching Moy, coming to the door of the
dining room. gave coquettish whiri OF her
little fan.
Custom house man take dinner with
Ching Moy?"
He averted his head before replying
Sorry, but I haven't time; must go 10
the office at once"
A premonition Of trouble chased the Joy
from her eyes. She took his big right
hand In her two tiny ones and said pite-
ously.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

kings regent. Then she assumed the con-
troll of her children, showing a sudden
fondness for the pretty Katherine, who
was Just In her teens. For this beautiful
daughter Isabeau became very ambitious,
negotiating with King Henry V of England
regarding his taking Katherine as his con-
sort.
But the royal husband was not easily
won. Henry demanded dowery Of such
proportion and significance with his bride
that Tsabeau was obliged to reject his
offer which she had courted with 80 much
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

Tell vne, can Lew Pang hurt Woo TonS
any more?"
He wheeled around. and, looking her
squareIy in the face. said. deliberately;
''No. Ching Moyi Lew Pang Will never
hurt Woo Tong any more"
The childish smile returned; a look of
cunning shone from the beady eyes.
Lew Pang smuggle; custom house man
put him in prison. Ching Moy go back to
China with Woo Tong"
Barnes nodded absently and walked
away. Clancy followed closely. He looked
at the chief.
Ibid you get Lew Pang?"
Yves; he's gone off in that police patrol
ut won't be hard to prove the charge OF
smuggling in this case" was Clancy's adj
miring comment
1.-THE charge will have to be changed,
said Barnes. with grave significance Of
tone.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

'"re wAGt2-'
ITO murderv'
Clancy started. The absence of Woo
Tong. the pistol shot and the meaning of
the ambulance dawned on him.
did Tong dep
INSTANTLY" said the chief.
Clancy felt troublesome lump in his
throat.
why don't you tell herr" he guped
The chief turned and for reply pointed
to the room they had left The lights shone
through all the windows. The interior was
radiant with warmth and comfort. Ching
Moy sat at the head of the tabe'-alone
The paper dragon and the paper phoenix
were before her, and she lifted them up by
means of the two strands of red silk and
tossing back her doll bayish head, sur
veyed the childish pledge of her love with
a look Of ineffable bliss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

fervor. But this rejection OF Henry
touched his pride and he swore 10 have
Katherine or drive her father and mother
from the throne OF France. Besides salts
flying his ambition the young king was
really deeply I'm love with the Princess
Katherine, whom he had seen twice and
found TO be most charming. For two years
he waged war against France, and the
family Of Katherine was forced 10 agree
to his terms Of marriage with his adored
princess. The marriage treaty called for
certain provinces and the reyersion OF the
whole sovereignty OF France. with imme-
date possession under the name OF re-
gent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
CRIME CAN BE CHECKED.
The ChiIdrcns Court Makes Good Cit.
 izens Out of lawbreskers.

New York City has Children's Court where juvenile cases only are tried. Think Of the judges responsibilities On his decision. says the September Delineator. rests the making or blighting of a pre- cious human life
 In fact here the judge is a big father in time of greatest need 10 the multituds Of small boys, fearful or sullen. and small girls. hysterically or coldly indif- ferent who are haed before him each day to answer charges of lawbrea king charges that run the gamut of the Penal Code from the ordinary mischief of ir- repressible youth to burglary and at- tempts at sef-destruction. Curiously enough, each one of the score and more Of children who have been brought here for attempted suicide has been girls
 The Childrens Court is often called "the court of one more chance" and It, tie boys and girls are not packed off to institutions unless there is absolutely no other prospect for reforma tion: for there Is always the danger that they will be turned out automatons or, If they 20 to the old barrack reformatoriees, that they will suffer by contamination.
 IL is ever remembered that the child Is the creature Of environment and of opportunity. The court is often a potent factor in improving both. Frequently one of the conditions of the release on Into a different neghborhood to give their children another chance in better surroundings. Eghty-hve per cent of these paroled children do so we'll that their commitment 10 an institution is not necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

are large mines which have figured the cost as low as and Sc a pound as pro- ducers, and consequently there Is weeping and wailing among the stockholders.
 Iron and steel specialists who try 10 read the stock market as well as trade conditions think that an effort will be made to hold up the price of pig iron az well as can be done for as long a time as possible, partly for effect on those who may desire to put in orders for new business, and part ly for effect on stocks.
 They do not look for any serious decline in pig until nearly the close the quotation down around S15. AS though fin anticipation of some such operation of events there continues to be a steady sale of the iron stocks notably United States Steel preferred and common. Apparently no heavy liquidation Is going on, but a continu- ous dripping, most discouraging to those who are holders and who like to see prices maintained.
 No alarm Is felt that dividends will be cut, but it is none the less dis agreeable to see your securities sag wheneyery thing looks so favorable on the surface. The big corporation will be able to show record earnings this year, the mark going very much higher than 1906, ich surpassed all previous records. These huge earn ings have put the company in superb ly strong position as to cash and in new plant. It will be able to with stand the storms of more than one year of serious depression.
 The report of the comptroller Of the currency on the condition of National banks reveals plainly the hitherto dis puted statement that the west has be- come heavy lender of money on east err paper.
 It seems to show that within the last two or three years there has been going on a rapid building in the cash resources of the west and south and that throughout vast area oi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

if is more than the total cost or the yreat Civil war in the United States, extending over period of more than four vears and involving the sacrifice of near ,v q million men; that 1t is more than twice the cost of the Russo-Japanese war; that if ia almost as much as the people of the United States receive year from all the farms between the two oceans. ana that if ia equivalent to the wages or 1000 600. at 5000 year.
 These figures are impressive and help to bring within reach or the common understandnR the extent of the shrink age in value which the people Of the Tinted States have suffered in the mat fer of securities alone. MT. Flint is at nains to say that he does not hold Pres ident Roosevelt responsible for the ter rife deprecation. At the same time he dyells at length on the loss Of con hdence abroad in American securities due to political agitation and to the seem ing hostility of the dominant party to corporations He thinks that if con servative President is elected next year A long step will be taken to restore thit lost confidence.
 The copper situation is distinctly i'm proved. The price or the metal mas now reached a point at which consumers will lay in supplies and they are preparing n do so on a generous scale. At the same time they are not willing that this disposition to re-enter the market is 10 be construed as indicating desire on their part to see prices go higher. At or under 15c a pound they are likely to continue to buy largely
 Above that price they will go dead AS purchasers. This attitude seems to he fairly understood on both sides and until the stocks on hand amounting to al lease 200 oCO.ooo pounds are cut into sharp ly there can be no hope of a permanent advance in the price of copper metal. Al for the copper shares the outlook in thai direction is for reduced dividends In al most every direction. Not many mine, can produce copper at profit undei 12c Some very fortunate ones can mak' money at 10 or 12c pound, and ther
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Burger Dry Goods
 Company

and filled with treasures endeared by age and memories that Is was heart breaking to have 1t disturbed. No very hallowed associations cling to an apartment house, and migrations are not an uncommon ex- perence, while for the large army who live in hotels and boarding houses it means simply a packing of trunks and changing of location. Doubtless the cause which is among the most effective is the leniency of public opinion. Men and wo- men. from the highest to the lowest stra- tum of society. like to maintain their po- stions in their immediate circles. and now that these are not imperiled by di- vorce another obstacle Is removed. The lessening authority of the church over in dividuals. their refusal to allow It's in reference in their private affairs, their disregard for its nandates-eD contrib ute to the present situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
DIVORCE IS A HABIT.
The Conditions in This Country Have
 Made If So.

The prevalence of divorce is not strange 10 the thinking person. It Is evident on every hand that all conditions Of modern life is favorable to it, says the September Delineator
 First of all is the decreasing number or children, and this removes the principal bar. If there be none. there is no bond to hold the pair together except love and regard for the marriage VOW. If only one or two either party feels capable of caring for them. while the strong dispo- sltion of the courts to award these 70 the mother gives her courage to take the step. The home is not the immovabie in stuution l. uss1 to be, so firmly anchored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
BE ORIGINAL.
The World Is Overstoeked With Men
 Who Don't Dare Be Themselves.

If you want to be A success. be orig inal. Think of your friends who are conspicuous. Aren't they the ones who are making capital out of their own peculiar characteristics? Original people Ideas and things are always in demand and are regarded AS precious, says the Delineator for September.
 limitations are held cheaply. and no large prices of prizes are offered for them He who originates Is artist; he who copies is an artesan Who would not prefer to hear an uncouth. ungrammat- ical speech. straight from brain alive with conviction and a heart fired with earnestness, than to listen to an oratlon perfect in dictinn. and painstaking in rhetoric, which was learned from book of Best Selections" Which of us would not choose letter of ten words per meated with solid sense or touching tenderness. rather than ten pages copied from Polite Letter Writer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

country heretofore more or less de pendent upon the east. the people have become not only independent but strong enough to lend to the section they wore accustomed to draw upon in times of stress and for crop moving. l have referred to this fact several times in my letters and fl is nice to find official confirmation in the care fully prepared reports of the comptrol- Ter of the currency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
.B U R IG E[ R S]
Sale of Fine Tailo TIM & d e
Broadcloth Suits, $l8.5O
SECOND FLOOR.

The suits offer at $850 have been equaed. We picked materials with you do yours Every little detail carefully studied and planned for
 They lot of suits that just happened onthey models made from the finest fabrics Don't fail to them-they valued at $2500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
0ooIen Fabrics

42-inch all wool Storm Serge, in all
 colors, at .................. 59c 48-inch Serge Suitings ill stripes and
 plaids; $1 .00 value, on sale at 79c.
 42-inch Granite Cloth in all coors, 69c
 value, on sale at ..............5 57c 36-inch black Taffeta Silk, S9c value, at 75c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
A Special Sale of Knit Underwear
SECOND FLOOR.

These prices should induce liberal purchases. Early tracts protect you from the advance in cost of materials Ladies' heavy ribbed and pans value 35c for this sale 2c Ladies medium weight silk finish vests and pants, silk trimmings value for this sale soc Ladies excellent cotton union suts grey ony &C., for this sale 25c Children best cotton knit shirts and drawers cream medium weight value 35c fro this sale 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Real Estate,

We will move; have lumber for signs cheap. Pleased to figure on signs. Hermi. tags. Signs. City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Stylish Hats at $500
SECOND FLOOR

There all sorts of opinions regarding millinery this but concerning these $5 there be but opmlon They modish handsome nicely trimmed and such splendid values for the money that they'll go fast at the price, $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
ciaI JM Jale~~-Dress Goods Jechon

54-inch Broadcloth in all colors, 50 value, at SLY and $l.25 value, at ...................................9 SIC 3S-inch Scotch Suitings in broken plaids; 59c value, on sale at =. 47c Childrens plaids in light and dark col ors, 35c value, on sale at ... .27c 36-inch half wool Poplar Cloth in all colors, white and black, 35c value, at 27c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

If you want the best advertising cuts try the Gawk, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
8-button Blarritz Glace Gloves at $L75
FIRST FLOOR.

.Iow many pairs of these gloves do I need?" you saving yourself you read this announcement 9button length mosqueare gloves in black white coors, $175 n stead of $2. p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

1000 yards of plaids, stripes and check
 Louisine and Taffeta Silk, Toe to
 98c Silk, on sale at, a yard. 69c "Caheen" famous black Taffeta Silk,
 one yard wide, at ........... .S1.OO 5000 yards of plain Saloe Taffeta in
 all colors, 75c value, at ....... 65c 5000 yards of check and stripe Taf- feta and Louisine silks on sale at59c 27-inch colored Chiffon Taffeta, in 75 shades, $1.25 quality, at ... S1.OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29

Charles F. Flint estimates the shrink age in the market price of American curities to have been $50o0.o00,0 00 and in- cidental to this statement there appears a series of calculations and comparisons more or less interesting. For instance, it is shown that this amount is five times the indemnity paid by France to Ger many to partially pay the cost of the war waced against the French in 1s1-72; that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Blankets and Comforts at S3


 Be ready for these cool nights coming have blankets comfort protect you from th cold while sleep No need rskng cheap when you buy good white wool blankets soft skone covered comforts for 3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
PALMYRA
Especial to The BTimes-Di spatch.l

Especial to The Time Dispatch.7
PALMYRA, April 13.-Rev. Ben
1amin L. Ancell was here last week
saving farewell to his relatives and
TRENDS before returning to his work
In China. He has had years fur.
work In China, where he distinguished
himself through his energetic and
capable service The year here has
not been one of rest for him. From
Maine to Florida he has travelled and
worked in the interest of his cause
and as The result of his effort goes
back with $4,000 to be devoted to
educational purposes, and the assur-
ance OF having aroused an interest
that will continue to bring help to
the cause he has so near at heart
DR.. and Mrs. William b. Petit have
beeh spending some days at Glen
4Barnie. Their beautiful cottage homo
at New Canton was considerably
damaged by fire last week. But for.
the timely assistance Of friends and
the fortunate possession of fire cx-i
ftinguishers tJe entire l,tlsc would
have been consumed. It caught fire
between the walls from defective
flue.
Mr.. Paul Petit was at home on q
short visit this week.
Mr.. Joe Hall, Sir, well-known and
highly esteemed by the citizens Of
Fluvanna, has been dangerously i'll
for several days.
The engineering corps OF the Vir-
ginia Air Line has resumed work In
this section The Tluvanna Board of
Supervisors has been called to meet
to consider the advisabilityi Of chang
ing the route of the proposed railroad,
At the instance of a slate company.
| Flnvanna is more interested in hnv-
Ing q road through the county via. the
courthouse accessible to the majority
lsof the citizens, than she is in the well
fare OF special slate company. Much
| opposition Is expressed to any change
| IN the route or any delay in tho cons
| trnction of the road.
IA DR.. and Mrs sherman, of Illinois
| are visiting DIR. r. A. Kennicote. DR.
! l<ennicote will soon commence to re-
build on the site OF his burned resi-
1 dcnce
Mr.. letter Shepherd and family Will
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-14
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! Dad Back IL Always Worse In
the Morning. Richmond People
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We're very apparent In addition to tho
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existed q sure Indication that my kid
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i Foster-Aiillburn Co, Buffalo, N W sol
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