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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11

Renee is preparing to decorate the engine
in the fiercest style possible. Tigers and
other wild beasts viii! be used in the dec
orations. The towns of Oakland and
Tekemah have asked that the special train
be stopped at these points that a short
reception might be rendered to the
travellers. Many of the local Shriners who
have not the time to go to st. Paul have
arranged to the special as far
as Sioux City and return to Omaha that
night.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Rural Carriers Are Appointed for
Nebraska and Iowa
Routes.
CFrom a Staff Correspondent

From a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. July 1O,-CSpecial Tele-
gram. )-Rura carriers appointed: Ne
braska-Winside, route l, Alexander G.
Gabler. carrier; George f. Gabler. substi-
tute. Iowa-Oskaloosa, route 2, Percy j.
Pugh, carrier; Harry Without, substitute.
Charles w. Talbitzer has been appointed
postmaster at Monroe, Platte county. Mes
brasks, vice r. G.. Strother, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

United States District Attorney Goss
will leave this evening for a ten days
outing in the Big Horn country as the
special guest of Charles n. Dtetz at his
hunting and fishing lodge i'm Absaraka
park and the Dome lake country. The
party will drive from Sheridan, Wyo.
Charles r. Elgas of Lincoln and ]. r.
Power of Maysville, are at the Henshaw.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11

DIUtb,
The other had also observed surrepti-
tlously the costume of the young woman.
He looked at the one who had spoken
and his look was better than words. Each
was too full for speech. So they heaved a
sigh of warming and filed out.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11
SHRINERS SWELL THE CROWD
Committee Makes Canvass for knights
to Join the Journey TO
st. Paul.

B., F. Thomas, G. S. Powell, Victor White
and W. II. Rimerman constitute a com-
mittee Of Shriners, making a canvass Of
Omaha to swell the total number on the
special train. which leaves Sunday after
noon for st. Paul for the Shriners con-
v~ention, Arrangements have been made
for a special train of six cars and Gus
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11
DUN'S REVIEW OF TRADE
Further Small Net Gains Recorded in
Commercial Progress.
IRON AND STEEL ARE ACTIVE
Textile Mills Are Gradually Curtail.
ing Production, but GraduR Inn
p~rOVement Is Noted In Some
Departments,

NEW YORK. July lO.-R, G.. Dun & Co. s
Weekly Review Of Trade tomorrow will
say:
Further small net gains are recorded in
commercial progress, favorable reports pre-
DOMINATING, although the tendency is by
no means definite. in many lines Of trade
the dullness or midsummer is unusually
Intense, but each week brings Increased
manufacturing activity, and instances are
noted OF orders FOR fan goods placed TOO
late for delivery at specified dates.
More business IL coming 10 the iron fur
naces and steel mills, although orders are
usually smah quantities, but a good sug-
gestion Is the Increase OF specifications on
OLD contracts. This extends even to billets
which have been notably quiet Tor severa.
months. Sales OF steel bar during June
attained surprising dimensions.
Structural shapes moved more freely, sew
erai large Undertakings ana numerous small
bridges or buildings calling for a substan-
satisfactory agreements with employees, and
Gamers are specifying freely against stand
ms contracts, while pipe works increase
their active capacity,
Textile mills are still curtailing output.
especially In New England, but gradual
improvement Is noted In some departments.
urgent needs that there is practical assur-
0nce OF a vigorous movement when con-
sumption diseloses the depleted condition
o. stocks In all positions A fair export
asmand for lightweight cottons comes from
India and Red Sea points, while STAPLE
prints go to Manila and South America.
New lines OF woolens attract little atten-
tion. the only business thus far being In
standard goods, ana the season is not ad-
vRhced sufficiently to determine anything
definite,
Buyers are coming into the Boston foot
wear market In fairly large numbers, repre-
soutinB Wholesale houses at the west and
south and fairly liberal contracts are
placed. Business is largest in mems heavy
Shoes, although there Is a good demand
~ calf and glazed goods. Owing to the
late date at which JObbers placed fall or
dsrs Il will be impossible for manufacturer
TO make deliveries as desired.
Leather 10 strongest IN response to the
persiatent advance OF hides, contracts being
placed freely, and many departments are
becoming active that have been very dull
for many months. One notable case is
carriage leather, that was extremely mac
tive until this week. Harness makers are
now paying I cents above the recent lower
record price, and leather butts are higher
but I'm light demand. Further sharp ad,
vances are recorded In all branches Of the
hide market.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-11
BRADsTREET's REVIEW OF TRADE
Midsummer Quiet stnI PervAdes h
General Situation.

NEW YORK, July lO-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say;
Midsummer quiet still reigns In general
trade and industry, but the advance OF the
season and the promise OF good average
crops have accumulated the feeling of conf
dence as the ultimate outcome OF future
fall business, Filling-in orders from tobbers
are numerous, but small, probably indicat-
Ing widely broken retail stocks, and re-
tailers have rather earlier than usual put
in force reductions as a means OF stimulst-
ing consumption. At the west preparations
are making for buyers excursions, and a
more 4horouRhly organized effort 10 stimu-
late buyln sis looked for this fall than ever
before, Industry Is possibly a Jrtfle more
active. following last weeks holidays, but
bhutdowns for Inventory repairs or TO limit
production have apparentymo re than
oounterbaianced the assumptions that have
taken place. The iron and steel Industries
stiu report things quiet and capacity in OPP
e~rations both IN. furnaces and finishing
mills shows only a trifling enlargement as
compared with a month ago. Pig iron pro-
dneuOn In June was the smallest since Feb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06
ANOTHER SPECIAL.
President Again Urges Congress to
Act on Legislation Desired by Him.


Act on Legislation Desired by Him.
Washington, April 2S.-Conditions In
both the senate and the house were
such that a special message OF the
president, further outlining his views
as to legislation. which was sent to
congress Monday, received but scant
attention. The message arrived late
IN the day and the house was so tied
up under its new rules that Il could
not officially receive the message
while the senate was in the midst OF
the consideration of the naval appro-
priation bill under the ten-minute rule
when the document reached the body.
Unlike the house. the senate permit
ted the formal presentation of the
message, but the first few lines only
had been pronounced by the clerk
when IL was suggested that the
further reading should be postponed
This suggestion was adopted, and the
senate adjourned
The president, I'm the latest mes
sage, urges amendment TO the ant.
trust laws enabling the executive de
partment 10 have a hand in prescott
ing illegal combines. In discussing
this subject and referring to inter
state trade. he declares that labo
organizations should be protected but
adds that when labor resorts to boy.
colt it has left the field of production
and its action may plainly be in re-
straint OF interstate trade and sub
Ject to inquiry.
The president advocates postal
banks; urges placing of a limit on
labor iniunctions; would prevent
states from controlling national com
merce, and declares he has thorough
ly at heart the interests of all decent
corporations and law abiding labor
unions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

premier. lie Is
great lawyer as well as a brilliant
statesman. and 1t has been said of him
that mo man in England has colder
manner or kinder heart" In other
words, he is not magnetic. but CON-
mands the allegiance OF great party
by virtue OF his remarkable intellectual
power Born in 1852 in Yorkshire and
the son of a manufacturer of compare
lively small means, Mr.. Asquith was
sent as boy to the City of London
school. where he was what the college
boys In America call a grind" He
was unpopular with his fellow students
on this account He cared for no
sports. and his principal recreation was
reading the parliamentary reports in
the newspapers. On account of his
very studious habits he was not chosen
as captain Of his school. although his
scholarship entitled him TO the place.
He was not popular enough TO win the
election AT oxford. however. he was
better appreciated He carried of all
the best prizes and was elected by the
students president of the celebrated de
batting society known as the Union.
Mr. Asquith was sent 10 parliament as
a Liberal in 1856 and has been continu-
ously member since. AS a lawyer he
first became famous during the Parnell
trial. with which he was connected He
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

political campaigning When the can
didates 60 after the voters in airships
there will be an end TO stump speak
ing" from the platforms of public halls
and perhaps 10 the torchlight process
slons and other parades. though the
brass band might be retained TO wei
come the conqueriug hero when he de-
scends from the sky TO make few
remarks TO his fellow citizens from the
balloon basket.
"Sherbie," as his friends call him.
has been an innovator in politics from
the outset. When he started out 10
win the mayoralty he declared his will
ingness TO serve without a salary, as
he had plenty TO live on anyway and
was not in politics for the money he
could get out of It, In campaigning he
attended dances of the Poles. Slavs and
Bohemians. mingled with the boys and
danced with the girls. When his op-
ponent called him 1.-The brat born with
a silver spoon in his mouth" he retort-
ed that his rival was born with a tin
horn IN his mouth which he had been
footing ever since
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

THE RIGHT HON. HERBERT HENRY AsQUITH
early attracted the attention of Mr..
Gladstone and was taken into his last
cabinet as home secretary. When the
Liberals came into power three years
ago be was made chancellor of the
excheQuer
Mr. Asquith has been married twice.
and his second wife, whom he married
in 1894. was Miss Emma Alice Mar.
garet Tenant best known i'm the so
cial world as Margot Tenant Her
sister Dorothy Tenant. married Sir
noted for her wit and her fondness for
doing original things She was said
TO have inspired the character of Dodo
in the novel Of that name by Il. +.
Benson. which was so much talked
about dozen years ago Mr.. AS
quith's sole recreation is golf and
when he took II up some years ago his
friends predicted that he would surely
lose his reputation for self control and
learn a few "cuss words" but he dis
appointed their expectations and has
never yet been heard using violent
language on the links.
AS a girl Mrs. Asquith waltzed with
Emperor William and fascinated by her
intellectual briliancy even such liter
airy giants as Gladstone and Alfred
Tennyson. 1t was considered strange
at the time that so erratic and uncon-
ventional young woman should have
selected so staid and conservative a
man as Mr. Asquith for a husband.
but the union has proved a happy one.
Ignatlus Dunn of Omaha. who is
one Of the four delegates at large from
Nebraska TO the national Democratic
convention at Denver. has been select
ed by the Nebraska delegation 10 place
Mr.. William ] Bryan in nomination
at that gathering. If It should be
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

when a aipou Is hooked 1t leaps into
HE air in a frenzy of madness and
pain ana usually goes through a series
81 remarkable contortions, swinging its
body from side 10 side with terrific
force. an action which is very apt TO
result in its freeing itself from the
hook and line. a story is told Of a tar
pom which leaped on TO the deck of a
passenger steamer on the st. Johns
river I'm Florida and directly into the
lap OF an astonished passenger. who
rolled all over the floor OF the deck In
his efforts to escape from the strug
Cling and dangerous fish. The largest
leaps Of the tarpon are made when IL
leaves the water head-on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

sherbis Becker's Proposed Airship
Race For a Covernorship.

The automobile has been utilized In
political campaigning. and now II Is
the airship's turn First In the field In
the use of the airship for this purpose
is Sherburn NJ. Becker. mayor OF Mil.
waukee who has an eye on the govern.
orshlp of his state The hoy mayor"
as he is known, recently purchased a
balloon which he Will enter IN the In.
ternatlonal tournament in st. Louis in
July. and he announced that II he runs
for governor of Wisconsin the com
Ing fall he will use the airship for
speechmaking tours. 'There are many
counties in the northern part OF Wis
consin," said the mayor. that are diff
ficult of access to steam cars or auto
mobiles. II make the canvass l hope
to visit seventy-six counties of the
state In the balloon, speaking from
the basket of the airship."
The mingling of aeronautlcs and poll.
tics may revolutionize the old style OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

IN NOSn' been giving n great
deal of study to the subject of a rem
edy for the sleeping sickness which is
SO prevalent in certain parts of AZ
RIGA. Il have been TO Africa five times
in the course of my work" he remark
ed on arrival in New York. land hope
| shall not have 10 go there again" II
Is not surprising the scientist does not
look forward TO another visit 10 the
dark continent with pleasure in view
Of the hardships he has endured there.
Some OF these have been shared by
his wife. an attractive woman many
years his junior In speaking of her
journeys with her husband she said:
1--WE are taking this long vacation
because my husband had such a siren
uous time during the last eighteen
months he spent in Africa on an is
land in Lake Victoria Nyanza. | spent
nine months Of that time with him on
the island. but / was taken III and had
TO go down to the coast to recuperate
He went there 10 study the sleeping
sickness, which had created such havoc
in the German colonies and is now
ravaging the British colonies.
'As a result of his studies DR.. Koch
by numerous experiments prepared his
remedy, ntoxile.' which is the only
known cure for the disease. While we
were there 1000 blacks died from the
malady. which attacked whites and
blacks alike"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

decided. however. TO
give the honor Of
m aking the first
speech In nominal
ton of Mr.. Bryan
TO a delegate from
some other state Mr..
Dunn will second
the nomination on
behalf Of his fellow
Democrats OF Ne
braska. He has been
identified with the
Democratic politics
OF his home state
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

Roosevelt na IN e JOIN MITCHELL
him as one OF the special guests invited
TO take part IN the proceedings of the
conference OF governors OF states and
territories on the subject Of conserva-
ton and development of the natural
resources of the country This confer
ence will be held at the White House
from May l3 to 10.
As soon as he is able to take up
work again Mr.. Mitchell proposes TO
establish a labor paper or magazine
furthering industrial peace and par
ticularly maintenance of good relations
between employers OF labor in the coal
mining fields and the mine workers.
Mr.. Mitchell was talking one day
about poor men and their troubles.
Il remember" he said. hearing two
breaker boys once discuss socialism.
reform and kindred topics.
"The smaller boy said:
"'What is the thing that they call
division OF laborf Do you known
"'Oh. yes. l know. all right said the
other boy.
"Well. what is itT asked the first.
"'DivisiOn Of labor said the big boy.
is like this. You are worlSin' hard
with the sledge hammer ] come and
say Wen have division of labor. You
say you agree TO that. Then after
ward you keep bangin' away with the
sledge hammer the same as before,
only go ugh" for you now at each
stroke"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06
Hlna CoNeqe
ALMA. MICHIGAN

The School of Music Vocal and
InstrumentaD; The School of Art
(China, Water Color and Oil PANT
ing); and The Commercial School,
may be entered at any time. The
instruction is individual. You be-
gin when you please, stop when
you please, and pay for what you
get if you please.
Far fill particulars aaayeSS,
Sey ALBERT p. COOK,
alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

DR. Robert Koch, the great German
scientist. who is now on tour of the
United States and who is receiving
many attentions from scientific bodies.
is in the prime OF life at sixty-fiye and
enjoys hard work as boy enjoys play.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

girls. and the CO
terie was famous
for its good times.
One Of the group
was Miss II ellen
Ffoulke. who Is 20
be the bride Of NJ.
Hevenith of the Bel
gian legation. She
was considered one
OF the handsomest
members of Miss
Allce's social circle,
and she often went
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

Presidents daughter when the latter
visited her relatives in New York and
Boston Miss Ffoulke made her debut
In Washington about three years ago
and Is one of the most popular mem
bers OF the capitals smart set
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

i'NA''oS . DUNN for twelve years.
He has long been strong supporter of
Mr. Bryan and is recognized as an
orator OF power and as an attorney of
exceptional ability He has not been
drawn into party discussions and is
popular with all factions AS he has
clear wei rounded voice. It is ex-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

conditions in the
Panama canal zone
but he was obliged
TO decline the post.
as he wishes TO give
his attention to the
upbullding of his
health before under
taking any arduous
duties again. Mr..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

John Mitchell, who recently retired
from the position he had held so long
ers of America. is highly esteemed by
President Roosevelt and might have
had a government position had he
thought fit to take it. The president
offered to make him special commits
sioner to study and report upon labor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06
A TARPON'S LEAP.
Sensational Doings Of Some Big Mem
bers OF the Finny Tribe.

bers OF the Finny Tribe.
did you ever see a fish jump an
eighth of mile?' asked an old salt
and when the astonished auditor re
piled in the negative he continued:
I've seen fish in the Pacific ocean
jump that far. They are called flying
fish. but they don't fly at all. They
leap into the air, spread their long
gauzy wings and cover mile In from
five to eight jumps
The leap of the tarpon is almost as
sensational \ noted United States
senator once sat IN his boat fishing
when one-of these Gnny creatures six
feet in length rose into the air and
fell in the boat. crushing the bottom out.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

Not content with
the great contribu-
tons he has al
ready made to sci
ence and TO the
store of knowledge
relating 10 the re-
lief of human Ills.
he is just as active
as ever In the pur-
suit of his re
scare hes for tn e
benefit Of the race.
Recently he has
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

pected that he will be enabled TO max
himself heard in all parts of the bii
Auditorium.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06


Parents should zee - it nat fheirchillrln l1rn
natural, easy nloyerleur OF the n1Wela e.rh i'
DO NOS dose the child with salts or ffiriIg
they a-a too povcr4rl il effect. a.D lie a.r ~
tncir littlc iatl.Cs - pieces. leaving tH1 0I
weakened ual ills glIle go Hef n0tr rally tnlN se
Laxative arcU-O-s Ltn.n.s gone gpd stl. l.t. a..
The bowels. aua stimulate all tine liftlo cfFar7 Oh
healthy activity. Chocolate coafed tablets, cor7
AXE, n6vsf gaze 81 - "a. sale Go, 2so and 1l.NA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06
TN HE successor of

IN HE successor OF
II Sir III G ~
Campbell Ban
herman as premier
OF England, the
Right Hon. Herbert
Henry Asquith, has
been prominent In
the Liberal party
for many years. and
II was long ago
predicted that he
would one day be
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-05-06

When Mrs. Nicholas Longworth as
Miss Alice Roosevelt was the leader OF
the younger society set In Washington
she had a number Of chums. all I'M
usually bright. original and attractive
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

36-InCh BleaChed Muslin e.
Just Is bolts of this full beached 36-inch muslin to sell
Monday as long it lasts at SC yard No phone mail
orders and limit of 20 yards to customer. None de-
ivered except with other goods third floor for this.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Just 10 pieces of this. Only yards to a
customer; while it lasts; SO inches wide;
lining department, aisle H.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Here's a startling price for burlap.
36-inch width. in red green, olive.
tan, brown and natural: great for
bungalows. wall coverings and fiH-
ing around rugs. This sale, yd., lie.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

White bath towels. good medium weight soft fl
owel Monday. from to 10 only, 6Ac each.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Grass mating. unique de-
signs; most stores get soc;
our regular price 25c; for this
May sale Monday, third floor,
yard 19c.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Pretty patterns and colors.
size 27x54; brand new line;
they won't last long at this
price: third floor annex Mon
day, each 75c.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

From a San Francisco importer;
white. blue and brown grounds wit
selection while they last Monday.