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ATTITUDE OF THE LEADERS
Legislative Action Before the Presi-
Dental Election Opposed.
PLATFORM OF SECRETARY TAFT
Accepts the Issue Forced on Him by
the High observation-disclosures
ton Asked by the People.

Not yet but-some time"
That apparently is to be the slogan of the
republican leaders as to tariff revision.
There Is absolute authority for the state
ment that President Roosevelt does not
favor tariff revision between now and the
presidential election, 1t is certain that the
republican leaders in Congress think like
wise. They all contend that it should be
undertaken, but in good time, of course, and
with due elaboration.
1t has been evident to the politicians for
some time past that Secretary Taft would
seek to further his preliminary campaign
for the presidential nomination on the plat
form of tariff revision 4he high protec-
tionists have forced the issue upon him by
attacking his tariff record. Recent develop
ments indicate that the Secretary Is not
averse to taking up the challenge, and will
turn it to his own advantage.
The politicians asking, however
wherein Re differs from other big repub-
licans in the party. The leaders are agreed
that tariff revision is dvisable-some time
Secretary Taft. they say, is to champion
as his own a cause in which all are en-
listed. The Secretary, they fear, has mere
ly beaten 'em to it, He may advocate 1t
from now on, but 1t will not be accom-
plished until the time agreed upon.
What the People May Ask.
1T all reminds me- said a republican
representative from Illinois to Star man
today. "of an incident that occurred ont
our way last summer. / had Uncle Joe
Cannon down in my district on a visit. and
one of my constituents, who owned a model
farm was showing US over the place We
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looked at the prize cattle, the big barns
the improved machinery, and were very
much Interested The farmers little son,
a bright boy, went around with us. When
we started to leave Uncle Joe said to the
farmer, Now. you come up Danvlle way,
and I'll show you a farm. Bring along this
little boy, and I'll give him colt
THE lad plucked at his fathers coat and
whispered, so we could all hear, Make him
II am afraid thaSs what the people are
going to ask the repuhlicans about this
a riff re1iSinn-naake her
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helter-skelter. and sign boards that were
not securely attached to buildings were in
some instances blown down. The shrub
berry in the parks was damaged. and the
cutters and roadways overlooked with
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disturbances at Pakho..

BERLIN. May 21.-AcCording to adv:ces
received by the German Gable Company
from Shanghai. disturbances have also
broken ont at Pakhoi. and the situation
there. wei as at Lien Chow is serious
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German Mission Destroyed.
Five Missionaries Killed in 1905.

Five American missionaries were killed in
Lien Chow October ~. 1905 and a hospital
and other missionary property were de-
strOyed. Indemnity for the loss of life
and property was paid by the Chinese gov
eminent early in January of the present
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Troops Proceeding to the Scene.

CANTON. China. May 27.--Adnral Ii.
with the Kwangtah and Meefoo. on board
of which are detachments of troops, is pro-
ceedng to the scene of the rising in the
lining district
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Struck by Lightning.

The tower on the North Capitol Methods
Church, at North Capitol and X streets,
was struck by lightning during the storm
and was damaged to the extent of SIS. The
fire did not spread to the church.
Lightning about 1870 o'clock also struck
the tower on the house of DR.. l.. l.. Fred
erfck 400 East Capitol street southeast. The
damage will not exceed SO, it is estimated
Four horses belonging to the Odorless
Excava.ing Company were frightened by
the storm while at the intersection of
Nichols and Howard avenues, Anacostia
this afternoon and ran away. Little dam
age was done.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
Omaha, u. S. A.

"Ah, you are just in time, dear Mr.. Jenks,"
cries Violet Vendome, pressing a daintily
embroidered handkerchief to her fearful
eyes. my true friend. as you have always
said you would be. The horrid managers
at the theater have just notified me that
they must have the rent of the theater
tomorrow, and my brokers say 1 have
misunderstood the figures of my account
and they have sent me all that I am en-
titled to. So have pawned my Jewels, yes,
pawned my jewels, to raise the necessary
funds, yet unless you keep your promise
and come to my assistance I shall never
be able to make my debut"
Mr.. jerks staggers backward. involun-
tarily grasping at his hip pocket
by gum" he cries 'if it's money you
want you shall have all can muster. h
perfect lady who Shows me the royal good
times I've had with you needn't call twice
for help. I'll chip into the pot good and
strong"
Violet Vendome, half fainting with Joy
at actually landing the good thing, falls
fainting into his arms
Carefully assisting her to a sofa, the man
from Pittsburg Extracts a wallet and counts
out a roll of bills.
There" he says, while the actress
realistically Stimulates establishment and
gratitude. There's $S50-no better let me
keep the $50 until hear from home; but II
$500 will help you out you're welcome Miss
Vendome."
Her eyes blazing with Indignation, her
bosom rising and falling maJesticslly with
the dignity Of insulted womanhood. Violet
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
Married on Railroad Train.

Cupid assumed sole management OF one
division Of the Texas & Pacific railway the
other day while he arranged for a railroad
marriage. The love affair began at Min
eral Wells, a health resort, where the
flowers OF romance grow luxuriantly.
Mr.. Butler had fallen In love with Miss
Woods, and when the time came for the
lovely girl to leave Mineral Wells for her
home at Corpus Christi he was SO afraid
that he would lose her that he followed
Miss Woods and her mother to the depot
and boarded the train with them.
"LARs have a railroad marriage" he
urged.
Miss Woods was delighted with the idea.
She asked her mother about IL. and Mrs.
Woods consented. Cupid was called upon
TO arrange the preliminaries, and his sub
ordinates along the line at once got busy.
The station employees at Weatherford were
notified by telegraph OF what was to hap
pen. While the freight agent went after
the license the telegraph operator hunted
up a justice OF the peace and the messenger
boy ran to the florists.
When the train slowed up at Weatherford
Justice John Squyres was waiting with the
license in his hand The bride and groom
stepped out on the rear platform Of the last
coach and the ceremony was performed
IN record breaking time
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
CHAPTER I.
/ wild Night of ReveIry

-0HE scene of our story is the ex-
terror Of gay and glittering lob
ster emporium in Upper Broad
MnKfNl way, an hour after midnight. A
09eS long line of cabs and automo-
biles, waiting outside for their precious car
goes of human loneliness and financial mag
mates, is enlivened now and then as some
new arrival in an imported car stops be-
fore the gided caravansary. There is a
fash of ermine. waving scarf or fiuttering
veil, and some Broadway favorite passes
by the obsequous menials guarding the en-
trance.
Inside all is gladstone gayety. Corks
pop merrily. as corks always do If they are
the right kind, and tall, handsome men in
evening dress pay assiduous court to
lavlshly gowned women. literally sprinlSled
with gems.
All. 1t is a scene of rlotous splendor and
spendthrift wealth such as only Ouida could
describe So we will skip a few pages
Seated at an inconspicuous table in a
dark corner of the brilliantly lighted room
is Violet Vendome. the celebrated actress
Such ostentatious display is distasteful to
one of her retiring disposition, but after
the dif1cult thinking role essayed each
night in a new Broadway extravaganza she
feels that IL is incumbent upon her to eat
eOntlHihe-tNSn IL ~ - Oilly u Lew biI0Sf
a couple OF broiled Holsters, or a delicate
hlet mignon.
One of her prominence in the profession
cannot afford 10 be seen anywhere except
at the best places. and so reluctantly she is
forced against her will to serve as part OF
the human scenery which forms such an
effective and bewildering background.
Seated on the other side of the table is
Harold Dogstory, the interchangeable press
agent. who has labored honestly and sin
cerely to elevate the drama and her own
artistic self at the same time.
Suddenly the press agent starts.
surely that last arrival in the fur over
coat is Percy jerks" he cries. Il was in
troduced 20 him while leaning in front OF
the mahogany hdr at the st. Regis only
this afternoon. They said he was from
Pittsburg"
Violet Vendome clutched at the gorgeous
lace covering that concealed her heaving
bosom from the public view.
From Pittsburg-the home Of million
aires?" she cried exultantly. Bring him
10 me. I shall star this season or my name
Is not Violet Vendome"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
CHAPTER ".
VioIet Vendome,n Debut.


II hope you will succeed in your starring
venture"
This Il the remark OF Percy jerks OF
production: but what II the audiences
Pittsburg after hearing the play that Violet
Vendome reads to him in the privacy Of
her own comfortable boudoir
II feel sure that 1t will prove an over
whelming HIT" cries the actress. II have
secured all the money I need for the first
production; but what II the audiences
should be small until the public learns OF
the great soul uplifting elements of this
remarkable psychic drama7 An. II only !
had some good, kind, disinterested friend
upon whom l could draw in the emergency
how happy ! would be!'
Percy jerks conscience stricken at even
dreaming Of taking an unfair advantage
OF such fascinating innocence. stammers
brokenly:
"Ah. II only you would let me be that
true, disinterested friendl"
You. Mr.. Jenks2''
yes /. 1t is true that know nothing
OF theatrical matters. but II you got hard
up. by gosh. wouldn't mind leding you
a few hundreds to help out Honest. now
really"
Violet Vendome pats his cheek tenderly
almost earessingly.
"A few hundreds9 How dron you are
Mr.. jerks. / always knew Pittsburg men
were clever"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
CHAPTER II.
mo Eatnl AIeetInH

Eyes, 1 am from Pittsburs. but"
Violet Vendome raises her Jeweled fin
gers with a bewitching gesture Of inter
ruption.
tut. tut SIR" says the proud favorite
OF millions of theatergoers, II cannot per-
NIT you 10 say anything against Pittsburg
Why, I was born and raised in Allegheny,
Just across the river. and my grandfather
owned thousands OF acres OF coal and oil
lands that he sold for a mere song. Had
It not been for this 1 would myself today
DO heralded in the Sunday newspapers as
q rich young Pittsburg heiress."
Percy jerks OF Pittsburg, hattered at
being summoned to the table OF the cele-
brated stage beauty. can only falter a few
hesitating words OF praise at the honor OF
meeting % distinguished leader OF the
exclusive bohemian circles
you will dine with me tomorrow. yes?
murmurs Miss Vendome. with a ravishing
glance from her half closed eyes. slipping 3
creme de menthe recklessly at the same
time.
Il shall indeed be much honored.' says
the man from Pittsburg.
Harold DOgstory discreetly withdraws
to telephone to the newspapers the rtImoE
OF the prospective engagement OF Violet
Vendome. the celebrated showgirl. TO Percy
jerks the PittsburE millionaire.
Yes. I am only doing a small 1it In uhlI
show" says Visiss VsndOna dAEslsssly
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06

had been pawned to make the first pay
ments to the costumer and the scenic ar
list. They would not accept vague refer
ences to the Pittsburg millionaire who was
backing the show. They wanted cash.
And, sooner than jeopardize all by risking
a touch until everything was ready. Violet
Vendome had decided to raise funds by
hooking her priceless Jewels.
Today, however, the time has come for
the eventful interview with the angel.
II must have a thousand or so to make
a FASH" thinks the beautiful show girl.
And that will show that really need the
5000 necessary to pay the rent of the
theater tomorrow and complete the pay
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
Curious and Romantic Capers of Cupid

weighed. and after the ceremony the bride
groom is presented by his wife's relatives
with her weight in sugar.
A Yorkshire coal merchants present to
his daughter on her marriage was to be
regulated by her weight, for every pound
of which she was to be the recipient Of a
ton of the best Wallsend. His intention.
which was communicated to her on the day
she became engaged. stirred her. as she
was a young woman Of most frugal mind
to emulate the fat women Of the fairs,
so that during the six months her engage
ment lasted her value went UP ten tons.
Doubtless she would have made further
inroads into her fathers store had not
that worthy merchant hurrtedly married
her of at loss OF only 172 tons.
The father OF a girl living in the town Of
Koniggratz offered to present any one who
should become her husband with her weight
in silver currency AS the woman was well
favored and of a build which. although not
exceptionally stout. promised an amount
ample to make a good start in business,
more than one claimant appeared.
The most eligible was at length selected.
and the wedding day solemnized. Then
came the most important function-the
Weighing OF the bride, who TO her husband S
delight was found to weigh 155 pounds, or
1880 kronen. an equivalent to e562 los.
So much did he admire stout men that
Mr. Bait. a tradesman who prospered ex-
ceedingly at Brighton under the regency
promised his only daughter that her dowry
should consist of the equivalent in gold 10
the excess OF her husbands bodily weight
over hers She at once threw over her
flance, a mere atom OF a man, and after
due consideration made so wise a choice
that. although she herself weighed upward
OF twelve stone, she found herself on her
marriage morn richer by no less than 1000
guineaS.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06

ments for the costumes"
The lovely maiden's reflections are inter-
rupted by the return of the Senegambian. =
What! a measly eight hundred on that
ring?" cried the Infatuated actress, angrily.
IT know the count paid 1900 francs for
that ring at Monte Carlo Never mind
soon 1 can despise these men who trafic in
the financial misfortunes of others"
There was ring at the door and the girl
announces:
"Mr. jerks"
Almost before the beautiful show girl
had time to start the tears streaming down
her damask cheeks the man from P1ttsburg
enters.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
CHAPTER III.
A Drive I'm the Park.

Sunday afternoon In Central park.
The endless procession OF hanson cabs
whrls madly by, in each lolling a beautiful
young woman escorted by some ardent
admirer.
who is that man with Violet Vendome?"
is the whisper that follows a certain ham
som cab in which the celebrated show girl
is seen reclining carelessly by the side OF a
handsome, dark stranger In a fur overcoat.
But echo answers, who?
Swiftly the rumor spread broadcast
among the theatrical colony that some new
conner, a stranger, apparently Of wealth
and position, has become attached to the
encourage of the famous stage beauty.
"They were together in the lobster re-
fectory last night" is volunteered by a
dancer in the pony ballet. whirling by in a
red motor car.
He sat in the front row at the matinee
yesterday" ventures a timid chorus girl
in a brilliant red dress.
II guess he's a live one, all right" adds
a third girl. smiling to a chauffeur in q
neighboring motor car.
Meanwhile, oblivious to the sensation
caused by her advent in the park with a
strange gentleman in a fur overcoat the
lovely Violet Vendome leans dangerously
back against the cushions and compla-
Gently surveys Mr.. jerks from Pittsburg
with the air OF one who has only to see ia
conquer.
slender bit Of white patseboard. with a
name carelessly scrawled in pencil, falls
from the pocket of Mr.. jerks, is swept to
the driveway and is eagerly pounced upon
by some of the envious promenaders.
From Pittsburgh" is the cry that per
meates the park from F1fty-ninth street tc
Harlem. From Pittsburg! To think that
Violet Yendome should be driving in the
park with man from Pittsburg. What
luck some girls do have"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06

gone to the pawnbroker's around the cor
ner and borrow as much as possible upon
the beautiful twenty-stone diamond ring,
a souvenir of delightful friendship that
at the time she never thought possible to
contaminate by even a thought that some
day the present would prove an extremely
serviceable one.
Three times in the last month she had
found it necessary to resort to an expedient
abhorrent to one of refined tastes and
culture. but in preparing for her starring
venture she found it absolutely impossible
to proceed without exhibiting a little real
money.
The ruby ring and the diamond pendant
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
odd nowries for Brides.

A rather valuable wife In the present
state OF the soap trade must be the woman
whom NJ. lie Blanch, a Partisan, has just
married. relates London T1t-Bits. The fair
bride, who was the daughter of hair
dresser in a large way OF business, not
only received from her father a handsome
dot in money, but her own weight in the
best toilet soap. AS she weighed close to
14O pounds the couple will possess sufficient
soap to last them for some years to come
When asked by his prospective father
iu-law, a flourishing West End tobacconist.
to name the present he would like to re-
caive on his wedding day. the young man
suggested a few boxes OF cigars as being
gilmore use than the usual gifts presented
on such occasions. Every well; you shall
have my daughters weight In cigars" said
the other. He was good as his word.
On the day before that fixed for the cere-
mony he had the bride weighed. and that
same evening forwarded to his future SON
tn-law some dozens Of boxes OF cigars.
weighing in the aggregate Us pounds.
Mile Marie Brie, the niece OF a Marseilles
confectioner. received from her uncle on her
marriage three years ago an equally eccen-
trio gift in the form OF her own weight in
chocolate. Perhaps the worthy patissier
had In mind when making the present the
custom which prevails In Peru. There on
the marriage morn the bride u accurately
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06

New York gets married he won't tell his
partner, Colin Kemper, nor his business
manager, Alfred Bradley, until after the
honeymoon tour is over. OF course you
know the handsome young theatrical man
ager returned a few days ago from a
honeymoon spent in Atlantic City. He
didn't intend cutting the bridal tour so
short, but Mrs. Wagenhals insisted on
leaving Atlantic City several days ahead
of schedule time. And she had a reason.
The Wagenhals-F Francis nuptials were
celebrated very quietly, owing to a recent
bereavement in the bridegrooms family,
and no one except Messrs. Kemper and
Bradley was taken into the confidence Of
the happy pair as to their intention to
spend their honeymoon on the Jersey coast
AS soon as these two conspirators
learned the destination OF the head of the
firm and his bride they became Immediately
very busy with photographers, printers and
bill posters with the result that when
Mr. and Mrs. Wagenhals arrived in At
lantic City they found the town billed
from end to end with announcements fam
ing forth from huge three-sheets that
Lime wagenhals would Carry Francis to
spend a honeymoon at the Traymore
Promenaders on the boardwalk please
please watch out for the happy pair"
There is some diversity of opinion among
managers as to the value of open air ad-
vertising in the show business. Mr.. and
Mrs wagenhals are completely committed
to the belief that the festive three-sheet
reaches the public eye with unerring dis
patch Before they had been an hour in
Atlantic City every newspaper man in the
place had sent up his card and all the
fortune tellers, art dealers, curio collectors
and manicures on the boardwalk had
called to bid them welcome.
Their honeymoon, so far as Atlantic City
was concerned, lasted just three days.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
The Angel from Pittsbur9

as Mr. jerks adjusts her ermlne cloak,
but next season 1 shall appear at the head
of my own company in a new play just
written for me. You may read 1t tomor-
row. If you like, yes?"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
CHAPTER v.
me sad Awakening.

The Sad Awakening.
'Felice. see whRtayou can get on this
ring"
Violet Vsnt ~61r|1asly waves her
black msniAl 81. , haadinS hsE be-
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06
Wed in storm mt Sea,

aE Cunarder Slavonia, in New
York from Mediterranean ports.
brought a tale OF rough seas and
a romantic marriage. The ro-
nance commenced a year ago in
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06

Vienna when Sigmond Adelbert Engelbach
had some business to transact with J. Kor-
mann. While sitting in the latter's office
the young man caught fleeing glimpse of
Miss Maria Josefa Kormann, Herr Kor-
mann's pretty daughter. Sgmond fell in
love with Maria almost Immediately and his
attentions were not in vain, for the girl re-
turned his affection.
Maria's father did not look upon the suit
with favor and stormed and ragged whenever
he heard the young mans name mentioned.
Sigmond heard of a business opening In
Chicago that would be greatly to his ad-
vantage, and he had friends in the Amerl-
can city. He talked to Maria and they de-
cided TO go to Chicago and be married.
They boarded the Slavonia at FHume
When the ship got into the Atlantic it
ran into storm after storm, which made the
pair seaslck and consequently most un-
happy. Sigmond his mind disturbed in
sympathy with his stomach. got to worry
ing lest something might interfere with his
intended marriage when he reached Amer
lea. Again he talked to Maria and they de-
cided to be married on the ship
While the Slavonia was tossing about in a
hurricane the couple were married in the
salon by Rev. Dr. A. Craig Of Newton. N.
]. Captain Taylor, the ships skipper. was
best man and the Savonia's surgeon, A. w.
Mackenzie, gave the bride away. The vessel
ran through a continual gale thereafter, but
the bridegroom and his bride were too
happy to pay attention to 1t.
-
what Cupid Did TO Conductor.
Elmer Wallace was a conductor on the
Rosedale line Of the c., N. & c.. down Gin
cinnau way. and Cupid liked the young
mans looks. He decided that Elmer de-
served a beautiful wife, and Miss Bertha
Neal OF LAtonia seemed to meet all the re-
quirements. Miss Neal and the conductor
became friends. When she went to Cincin-
natl she used to wait for Elmer's train, sc
that she could chat with him on the
journey.
II the conductor. while looking at th.
girls bright eyes. forgot to collect fare. thai
was Cupid's business. and the general pas
senger department pretended not to see. Il
was noticed that the little Journeys TO Gin
cinnati became more frequent, and when
ever the conductor had a Sunday on he al
ways ran up to Latonia TO spend the day.
Miss Neal was only Is years old but Cupid
is not as particular about ages as some COLI
blooded men OF science Besides, Is Is OLD
enough for a girl to marry along the Ohi'
river. When Elmer asked her the grea
question Miss Neal made a satisfactory re
Spouse. She dearly loved a railroad man
anyway. and Il was impossible for her 4
resist Elmer in his blue uniform and bras
Nbuttons.
The marriage has just taken place an
kindly Cupid made arrangements with tn
company for Elmer to have a run tina
would enable him TO spend all his spar
hours at home.