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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

The Detroit Free Press has an edi-
torial on THE Best Bill of the Season.
The one best bill" of the season is
bill" Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

"A, Berlin cable says that, owing to
the high price OF meats, Germans are
turning to ash" To German carp?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

Some parts Of Georgia are wet
enough now, no matter how dry the
state went.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28
sTATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska Douglas County, q
George b. Tzschuck, treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn. says that the actual uumper OF
full and complete copies of The Daily,
Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
curing the month Of July. 1908, was as
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

Nebraska's public domain is still
large enough to provide a great many
farms,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

Australia is on our side Of the world
in everything except geographical 10
4. alton.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

Even lightning was defeated when
attacked MIR. Bryan's windmill.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

One of the greatest dangers of the
age is a high-power automobile in
charge Of a Iow-power intellect.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28
WHEN our or TOWN.

s~1bserihers leeviAE the city tem-
P~raFilF shou1d have The Bee
mailed 60 eheiA. Address Will he
changed ~ often on requested,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

Net TOTAL .A,1V8,41e
DAILY average. 5S,7e0
GEORGE q. TzSCHUCK.
A Treasurer.
Subscribed in mp presence and sworn TO
BEFORE me this LIST day of August. 1905.
(SeaLl ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28

'ouNDkD ~ EDWARD RosEwArER
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-28
red whom you eot N.Oo0

"A little" acknowledge the intrepid
woman who climbed mountains. You
the glare of the snow is just terrible
on the complexion" -Philadelphia Ledger.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
MANUEL
RULER Of
PORTUGAL
BOY KING TAKES OATH OF
ALLEGIANCE TO HIS
PEOPLE.
lBy Asgociated Press. J

LISBON, May 6.-Manuel, the boz
king of Portugal, soiemnly took the
oath of allegiance to his people to-
day with all the traditional and
courtly observance and was pro-
claimed the ruler of a nation. The
day was observed as holiday, the
city being aglow with brilliant sun
shine, and myriad ,of flags AMI
flowers. The ceremonies occurred in
the presence of a brilliant assemblase
or deputies, court functionaries,
members Of the diplomatic corps aa'l
their wives. delegates of the interna-
tional telegraphic conference now
being held here, the patriarch Of
Lisbon, all the prelates of Portugal,
as well as a large gathering of the
women of the nobility.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
RAILWAY OFFICIALS
CITED TO APPEAR

CARSON CITY, May 6.--At d
meeting in this city yesterday after
noon. the Nevada Railroad Commis-
sion cited the Southern Pacific Corr
pany's officials to appear before tn.
commission on May 25th and show
cause why the Southern Pacific
should not grant the city of Reno an
intermediate rate. in response to the
petition of the merchants OF Reno.
The railroad commission has AN
nounced that II means business anil
that unless the Southern Pacifi,
grants the request of the Reno mes
chants for an intermediate rate tha
commission will appeal TO the Inter.
state Commeree Commission.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07

Once inside the entrance of the
bay the battleships of the easter l
coast were Joined by the armor ed
cruisers of the entire Pacific fleet.
Forty-four vessels, ranging from the
16,00O-ton Connecticut down to the
tiny torpedoers, passed through the
harbor to anchorage grounds soutn
of the Ferry building, where tonight,
outlined in the fire of their electrc c
illuminations, they lie in four long
lines, awaiting the review of Seer
tary Metcalf on Friday morning. The
parade maneuvers of the anchoring
occupied fully four hours.
San Francisco, Oakland and other
cities nearly all took holiday. TO
witness the coming of the fleet. Thee
was complete cessation of business,
the streets in the down town dis
tricts being absolutely deserted. To-
night the city is gay with merry
making and the Tong program Of en-
tertainfnents planned in honor of the
fleet is well under way.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07

Streets and buildings are illumin-
ated with many thousand electric
lights Official dinners, band con-
certs, and reception and ball at the
Fairmont hotel, with 5000 invit I'd
guests, are features of the first eve.-
ing of the fleets stay. The parade
and maneuvers were without ths
slightest hitch anywhere or sugges-
ton of accident. The excursion feet
was kept out Of the warships' path
way by patrol of revenue cutters,
and all ferry service was suspended
during the parade.
Rear Admiral Evans, commander
in chief of the Atlantic fleet, just now
commander of the assembled ships
Of both oceans, stood on the after
bridge of the Connecticut, as the ia.
nous flagship led the way through
the harbor's gate. Admiral Evans
active naval career will close Sunday
next when he will be formally re-
fCoufir,ueda IN Page Fn11r
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
DEATH BEFORE CREDITORS.

RENO, New, May "a special
from Palisades says that Antoine j.
Sasserna, oldest son of Enrico Sat-
serne. one of the most prominent citl-
gems OF that place. shot himself
through the temple with a 22 caliber
rife. dying from the wound. He was
the proprietor OF the principal hotel
at Palisades. Ciamoring credito'
and business reverses are thought to
have been the cause.
> Besides father and mother. i've sis.
ters and one brother survive him.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
DIVORCED FROM
FELON HUSBAND

SSEATTLE, WASH. May 6.---Mrs.
Emily Clary Adams, the wife Of Goa.
Edward Adams. who is now serving
a ten-year term In the McNeil's Is
land Federal penitentiary for steal
ing something like 100000 from
the United States assay oiiice in this
city, Of which he was cashier, was
granted divorce this afternoon by
Superior Judge A. w. F'rater on the
ground that her husband Is a con-
victed felon. She was given the cus-
tody Of her son, born the week OF
his fathers arrest. subject 10 inod;-
fication BY order OF the court at any
time. She was given most OF The
property, which consists principally
OF scattered real estate holdings
throughout the city.
Adams has been In the penitentiafy
since 1905. The case was sensa-
tional one. His method was to re-
move dust from deposits made In tbs
asaay once and substitute black aana.
which no had shipped 10 hlm IN quar-.
tisles. lila position - caahlar pss-
mitted him to do this. aud had h.
hssa nsoss sssefeE sA@ 'Ae;'s e.el';
have continued without detection n
deanisely,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
POPULAR CLUB TO
BE REORGANIzED

The Bohemian Club, which cause
such stir in social circles some time
ago, is to be re-organized soon. sI.ct
joy and merriment reign supreme Ii
their motto and many Of their old
admirers win welcome their re-or,
ganization with joy They intend to
give a grand masquerade ball as sooa
as their reorganization is completed.
This affair will be something out OF
the ordinary and everyone attending
will be assured the time Of their
lives. Due notice will be given
through the press later.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
is REPORTED TO
HAVE CONFESSED

BUTTE, Mont, May 6.-Lou's
Ferris, who was shot in the leg Mon
day morning by police sergeant,
while trying to evade arrest on sus-
picion of being implicated in the at
tempted holdup of the North Coast
Limited on the Northern Pacific, is
tonight reported to have made co.,
fession in connection with the dyna-
hitting of the Burlington Overland
Limited last Friday, in which three
persons lost their lives.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
BOTH FACTIONS
CLAIM A VICTORY
(By Associated Press. j

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.-With
the results in some of the districts
of the State still in doubt, both fac
lions Of the Republican party are
claiming victories In Ventura, Napa,
Santa Barbara and San Mateo couE-
ties. An estimate of the strength Of
the incoln-Roosevelt League at the
coming convention is, 227 delegates
out Of total number of 629. Th
regular Democratic organization has
a big majority, the delegates in OPP
position being very few.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
They DEFAULTED
over A MILLION

PITTSBURG, May 6.-Henry Rel
ber, paying teller. and John Young,
auditor of the Farmers Deposit Ma
tional Bank, who are in jail in con-
nection with the defalcation of s.
100, 900 of the institution were indic,-
ed today. The indictment charges
the former employees with embezzle-
ment OF $11s,e0O. Reiber and Young
Awere brought before Judge James s.
Houng and pleaded guilty and were
remanded for sentence.
II is said neither Of the men vii
be sentenced at present as their pres
ence is desired in other litigation
growing out of the case.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
STOCK PRICES
AGAIN ADVANCE
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, May 6.-Prices Of
stocks advanced again today, with
every evidence of effective control of
the market on the part of the advo-
Gates OF higher prices. Buying was
largely professional and protective,
although the persistence of the ad-
vance had the effect of inviting some
outside participation. Bonds were
irregular.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
Admiral Evans, True to His
Word, Stood on the Bridge
Of His Flagship and Led
His Hos, of Fighting Ships
Through the Golden Gate
Not an Accident to Mar the
Days Festivities.
e@~e@~eeee..ese*@-3]~@,t~e
tBy Associated Press. ]

SAN FRANCISCO, May 6-Ihrough towering rocky
the Golden laden with the
the city hundred hills into
Francisco the of Atlantic
battleshp fleet today muludes
bered the imposing pageant Of immaculate white
ships that sailed from Hampton Roads five months
the Presidents flag, splendid
pshment recordreakng OF than 1000 miles
target behind it. Today
whanchored ourstared blue flag OF the Secretary the
flying from the the gunboat Yorktown
fuerng the welcome of nation, while the Governor Cali
the San Francisco the people
greetings the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
CALEB POWERS
PARDON DECISION
(By Associated Pressl

FRANKFORT. KY. May 6.-Gov.
ernor Wilson was unable to complete
the reading of all the papers in the
Caleb Powers pardon matter in time
to announce decision today, as had
been anticipated yesterday. He SAYS
that maybe several days will elapse
before he can announce decision,
the pressure of other matters causiog
the delay.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
DUEL IN
CITY OF
SEATTLE
MURDERER OF SALT LAKE
POLICEMAN is FATALLY
WOUNDED.
(By Associated Press.)

SEATTLE, WASH, May EN- a
desperate gun fight in the heart OF
the city this evening. Joe Garcia,
alias Joe Cordova, who shot and
killed Patrolman Charles Ford of
Salt Lake City on December IA, 1907,
was himself shot and fatally wound
ed by Seattle detectives. Garcia was
led into trap by lifelong friend,
who betrayed the murderer for q
$500 reward offered by the State oi
Utah.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
RLTNDED BY DYNAMITE.

CHICAGO. May GA dispatch to
the Record-Herald from Muskegoa.
Mich, says: Specialists announced
last night that Charles Moore Hack
ley. Muskegon's young millionaire
with fondness for common labo~.
viii lose the sight OF both eyes as the
result OF a dynamite explosion last
week.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07

DUDSON
HARMON
DEMOCRATS OF OHIO NOMINATE
FORMER ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL FOR GOVERNOR.
tBy Asaociated presa, !

CLUMBUS, o., May 6.--In tu-
multuous convention, characterized
by most factoinal feeling, the Dems :
Gratis Of Ohio today nominated JUDI
son Harmon of Cincinnati, formerly
attorney general under President
Cleveland, for Governor, endorsed
Bryan and instructed delegates at
large to the national convention to
vote for him for President.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
PLUNGRn ON RACES.

SAN FRANCISCO. May e.--Joss-
phlne l.. Brown Is under arrest hers
for embezzling between $4,000 and
$4,000 from u. Friedlander a Sons
lingerie establishment. where she was
cashier. II is said she has been
Rlunglng on the races,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
HAVOC
AMONG
Stores
TWO FIRES IN SAN FRANCISCO
AT SAME TIME DOES GREAT
DAMAGE.
(By Associated Press. /,

SAN FRANCISCO. May s.-Two
fires burning fiercely and simultane,
ously within a few blocks Of each
other, wrought havoc among the
stores and buildings at Twentieth
and Twenty-fourth and Mission
streets this morning. Six horses were
burned to death, and property esti-
mated at 100000 was destroyed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
ATTEMPTED TO
REGAIN LIBERTY
tBy Associated Press.) J

ALEXANDROvSK, May ga
group of political prisoners made dn
attempt to regain their liberty here
today. Some of them were killed,
and in turn they succeeded in strik-
ing down some of the prison guards.
Ten prisoners escaped. The prison
ers were led by Illinsky, the man who
assassinated General Count Ignatieff
at Tver, December %, 1906. Three,
including Illinsky, were recapturei.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
sULLY QnEa Tn NAM.

NEW YORK, Mar q Ilaniti Z
sully'a soap company. and the nu.
chan Soap eovpoFatlnn. capitalized II
el.seo. 900. brs sone lo ne vail. i
1894 sally loat mllllons lrylns -
bail The COTTON market.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
GRANTED SECOND PAPERS.

Blagoga Perovich, native of
Montenegro, was yesterday granted
his second papers in his application
for citizenship, by County ClerK
Landquist.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
new ORLEANS IS
VISITED BY FIRE
(By Associated Press J

NEW ORLEANS, May 6.-Fire to-
night gutted the five-story building
occupied by a clothing firm. The
loss is $3.50, 900.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
REVERSE CLAIM
IN Los ANGELES
(By Associated Pressl

Los ANGELES, May 6.--Accord-
ing to unofficial figures, the result -cs
yesterdays primary in Los Angeles
county was the reverse of the claim
made last night. The regulars won
81 of the 1OS delegates to the Stase
convention. ssa4r
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
TAFT GETS TEN
IN CONNECTICUT.
(By Associated Press J

HARTFORD, Conn. May 6.The.
Republican convention closed rs two
days session here today by choosing
a delegation Of fourteen to the Chi
cago convention. Ten delegates were
instructed for Taft and four go un-
instructed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
Governor Gooding Of Idaho
Repneves Self Confessed
Murderer Until July to En-
able Him to Bring the Case
Before Board of Pardons.


BOISE Idaho Gooding today granted re-
prieve to Harry Orchard sentenced be
merit week. 70 July "a owing the question
raised to the legality OF the pa6ns acting
matters at special session. Frank wyman, attorney
chard last night filed petition reprieve aud the board
which had been called tonight advised
would not be held Coodng promptly assured Aor-
ney Wyman that he would Orchard hanged
out hearing Of his board the order for stay
Of sentence followed today.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
wILL SKA nuRl.

LONDON. May e.~-Melha and Tes.
raazini will slne q duel at Coveat
Garden 10 decide which h entitled b
the name OF the greatest prlma
donna.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07
THE METAL MARKET.
NEW YORK. Nav e.-I.e.

= arm. s4.se 70 Sass: Lake con.
= per. quiet. s1a.e2M 10 si2.7b:
. silver. SIC.
~e = = e~~~o~~l
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-07

Hhsa pnpss q 1Il-
feresl fssm seh1s
neggoRa94EH, an0
fhamE the 0oGa -
WeEma ana ERo4o 4Am4
A ia aIMaRHma.r
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
LEFT WAITING AT THE CHURCH
Minister Travels from Philippines to
Get the Mitten.
Toledo BFIde-eIeet sends Regrets,
which He Reads Almost at
the Altar.

Toledo, Ohio. Jan. 4-When Rev. Walter
Clapp, formerly rector of ST. Johns
Church. this city, now missionary to the
Philippines, entered St. Johns Church
to-day to be welded to Miss Alice Thone
a prominent Toledo society girl, he was
handed a note of the I can't marry you
to-day variety, sent by the bride. deciar-
ing the match off.
Miss Th0rne gives no public reason for
her action, and the affair has caused "A
stir In local society circles.
Rev. DR. Chpp came direct from the
Philippines to wed Miss Thome, who is
a member of one of the oldest and most
prominent families in this section. Invi-
tatiOns were issued and arrangements
made for q reception. to be held at the
brides home Saturday A trip to the
Mediterranean had been planned 10 begin
next week. Friends were notified by
telephone this morning that the wedding
would not take place,
All sorts of reasons are being fostt ID
by the gossips. The bride is sorrowful
at the home of her parents. and Dr.
Clapp left town. saying he would return
TO the Philippines TO resume his work
among the uncivilized beings of the
island.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
MOYER CASE DROPPED
Idaho Gives Up When Petit
bone Is Acquitted.
JOY at THE HEADQUARTERS
All Night Long BaIIotinG Of Jury
stood Ten for AcquittaI and Two
for ConvictioB-BOth Men Yield Mt
the Same Time-ProsecutiOn May
Drop the Matter.

Boise. Idaho, Jan. 4.-The State Of Idaho
tonight dropped its case against Charles
A Meyer, president Of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners. who was indicted with
Petubone and Haywood in connection
with the S,eunenberg murder.
This acti1n followed the acquittal Of
George A. Pettibone, who has been on
trial here for alleged completely in the
killing of Gov. Steunenberg.
A verdict Of not guilty was returned
In the case Of Pettibone, accused of
conspiracy In connection with other lead
ers Of the Western Federation Of Miners
Pettibone and his lawyers we're given
an ovation by their friends after the YER
diet was read.
All night the balloting OF the jury stood
ten for acquittal and two for conviction
There was no change until the final ballot
was reached. both OF the men who had
been holding out giving way at the same
time.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
MRS. REYBURE GAINS 4 POINT
VIII Be Hostess at Philadelphia
Art Exhibit.
Accepts Invitation 10 MinEIe with
the Creme de ia Creme OF the
Quaker City.

Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 4-SociaI recog-
milton Of her position as the mayors wife,
for which Mrs. John E. Reyburn has re-
Gently argued. has come to her in the
form Of a request that she shall be one
Of a committee Of nine women who viii
be hostesses at the private view of the
annual exhibition Of the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts.
The view viii be Saturday evening
January IS 1t is through the directors
OF the academy that the invitation, which
has been accepted, came.
This is the first occasion within the
memory Of some OF the directors to which
the wife of q mayor Of Philadelphia ha.
been invited as a hostess.
These women will receive the visitor,
with Mrs. Reyburn: Mrs Sydney E
Hutchinson, Mrs. J. Bertram Lipplncott
Miss Cecilia Beaux. Mrs. Henry c. Dyer
| Mrs. Edward Browning. Mrs. Edward II
/ Coates, Mrs. Charles Z. Dana, and Miss
SOphy Dallas Irwin.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
Joy in Federation Camp.

Denver. Colo. Jan 4.-News Of the ac-
quittal Of George A. Pettibone. at Boise,
Idaho, of completely in the assassination
OF former Gov. Steunenberg was received
at headquarters Of the Western Fed
Grafton Of Miners. this city, to-day with
joy.
We expected no other verdict" said
President Meyer. Of the federation, "for
Pettbone is not guilty OF that crime In
this connection I wish to reiterate that
Steunenberg was not killed by a fedora
tion man, but by some person who had a
fancled grievance against him. We made
this statement within twenty-fouF hours
after Steunenberg was murdered, and re-
peat il to-day.
They kidnapped Haywood, Pettibone
and myself and held US in Idaho FOR
months They could not convict Hay
wood. Then they said they would sure
ly send Pettibone 10 the gallows. They
failed again. AS for my own case, I an
ready for trial at any time, but / have
good reason to believe that they viii
never have the case called"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
wYNNE IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Son of Consul General Forfeits ColIat-
eraI in Police Court.

Rather than answer the charge of dis
orderly conduct, Robert f. Wynne, former
captain of marines, and son Of Robert J.
Wynne, former Postmaster General and
now consul general 10 London, forfeited
collateral In the Police Court yesterday
morning when his case was called.
A young man giving the name of Allen
J. Willis, of Philadelphia. who was ar
rested in company with Wynne, also for
feited the collateral which he had up for
his release.
Wynne and Willis were arrested by
Special Policemen Young and Corcoran
about l O'Clock yesterday morning on
charge Of creating a disturbance in a
/ Chinese restaurant in Ninth street north
west When taken TO the First precinct
station Wynne gave the name of Dick
Harlow, but afterward told his real name
Wynne. while a member of the United
States Marine Corps, was involved In a
number Of similar escapades. including a
row in Venice which, for a time, threat
ened international complications. He was
court-martialed for disobeying orders
while on the battle ship Alabama several
years ago, and after trial was permitted
to resign
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
ASK PRISONERS RELEASE.
Gcorgeto,,n. ~. Jan 4.

Georgetown Ky, Jan. (.
Hon. Augustus Wilson, Govern
or OF Kentucky, Frankfort,
Ky.
4 jury composed Of eight DEM
Oerats and four RepHbIieans, by
vote of ten TO two, have de-
clHred that Caleb Powers l. In
nOCent, and should go acquitted
OF the charge against him. Not
withstanding these facts, and the
long imprisonment ne has en-
dured, the court has refused him
bail, and, over our objections.
has postponed the trial until
Juiy next.
IpOn consideration of these
facts, and the previous history
OF this case. and in the light Of
the evidence introduce upon
the present trial, the FsI -e..srd
OF which we shall lay before
you, we, as counsel for the ac-
cused, believe implicitly Ia his
entire Innocence, concur is the
opinion that, a. simple act ef
Justice. thiS ease deserves, ana
should receive, immediate inter-
veRtion by your sxcellency, and
should be met hE the exercise of
executive clemency in favor of
Fr. Powers.
James {. Simms.
-. 4. Owens.
". VI. smith,
samuel VI. Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-05
ROOSEVELT ERRs, HE SAYS.
Former Consul at Rheems, France,
Declares Statutes Are Violated.

New York, Jan. Al. Martin Miller,
former consul at Rheems. France
who returned to this country last No
vember with the confirmed idea that the
consular service of the United States
was not what 1t should be, had more to
say on the same subject to-day. He be-
Heves that an Executive order issued by
President Roosevelt last june was in di-
rect conflict with certain United States
statutes, and that those consuls all over
the world who are obeying the Executive
order are rendering themselves liable to
Imprisonment for three years and a fine
of $4,000
"All over the world to-day American
consuls are violating the statutes by
obeying this Executive order. which In
structs them to certify invoices sent them
through the mails or messenger. while
the law states that the invoices must be
duly sworn to by the owner before some
accredited official" said Mr. Miller.