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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
Chinese %GnmhIinE.

4 peculiar form of gambling was brought
To light by the murder OF a Chinese res
tauraEt keeper in Philadelphia's Chinatown
recently. In the search for the alleged
slayer the police came upon a number OF
Chinese Autographs, each about five inches
square. Each of these bore sixty-four Chit
nese figures, no two OF which were alike.
The sixty-four characters were printed In
green ink, and over them were four larger
Chinese figures in red. Investigation re-
vealed the fact that these Autographs were
used as markers In a Chinese lottery. Each
Of the slips Of paper. containing the sixty
four Chinese characters, said a LAWYER
who is conversant with the various methods
OF gambling in Chinatown, represents ore
verse of a Chinese poem of 1000 words.
You notice that the sixty-fOur words are
arranged eight on a line. and there are
eight lines TO each verse. The amber will
bet a dollar OF two on a certain word in the
poem, Just as numerals are used among
Eng~lish-speaking gamblers. The Chinese
characters printed I'm red above the poem
Indicate the date and time of the day on
which the drawings are to be. held. The
name applied to the Chinese form OF lottery
as played with the freak poem is 'Pok Kop
Piu,' which Is synonymous in English with
eternal happiness. '-NeW York Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

Advertise in The Beet goes into the
homes Of those o are trying to reach.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
Contingent Fees.

The canon next in order Of importance
is the thirteenth, which relates 10 contln-
gent fees. Contingent fees may be con-
tracted for" we are told, but they lead
to many abuses and should be under the
supervision OF the court" Hon. James G.
Jenkins OF the committee dissented from
this canon because he was opposed 20 con-
tingent fees under any circumstances
Formerly contingent fees were almost uni
versally frowned upon and fifty years ago
no respectable lawyer would have thought
OF formulating a code OF ethics which ad-
mltted the propHety OF undertaking to
conduct a litigation IN which the COM
persation OF counsel hould depend wholly
upon the result. There has been a radical
change OF sentiment in this respect not
only in the legal profession. but in the
community at large, The rgumsn which
has prevailed with the public Is that there
is a very large class Of poor persons who
would otherwise be unable to enforce their
rights IN the courts, especially in cases
arising out OF the negligence OF others. and
to deny these people the right TO employ
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

To the Republicans of Nebraska: Before
making my statement TO you l desire to
call your attention respectfully to a oondi-
ton wherein the facts have come to us
through Investigation by the commission
and from reports on file. Messrs. S. C. Ma
eomber, F. G. Ryan. F. II. Crosby and 9TH
ers connected like these with the railroads
OF Nebraska have been engaged for several
months in trying to organize the railway
employees. and more especially to array
them against me as a railway commits
sioner. This they do because they think
that will not submit to their will nor to
that OF their employers in the matter OF
regulating the common carriers Of the
state. These men have been riding on
passes all over the state while doing this
political work. They and the railroad man
ayers claim that they are, and all along
have been. bona fide employees of the rail-
roads and that they cannot be prosecuted
under the anti-pass law by reason OF that
fact. They have been paid by the railroads
while engaged in this work Of organizing
an avowed political party with the one
avowed purpose TO try to scare public
officers and candidates for railway COM
missioner and the legislature with a
formidable array of voters. At a meeting
Of the Railway Employees Protective asso-
citation held in Omaha a few days ago s. c.
Maeomber, the Union Pacific employee and
organizer, disclosed the real purpose of the
organization when he said:
we are going to defeat COMMISSIONS
WILLIAMS. who believes in still further re-
duction of freight rates, either at the pri-
maries or at the polls"
They thus throw down the gauntlet. I
accept the issue. 1 shall go forward and
do exactly as would nave done had they
never engaged in this remarkable under
taking. MY record as State Railway Com
missioner in an open book. l have tried
always to-be just and fair and have never
even thought OF class or sectional favorit-
ism. Any public official or candidate who
would cater to any class. however power
full, to gain votes for himself would simply
''skin" the people and corporations at the
first chance. 1 sand squarely for fair
treatment OF the corporations and the peo-
pie served, in all respects; for good and
reasonable rates, for a good income on the
Investment and on the reasonable value OF
the property involved in the business with
a Just allowance for depreciation. but FOR
NO ALLOWANCE ON wATERED
STOCK.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

I want provision made for good wages
such as will secure and keep good work
men in all departments. with these points
in view I shall stand for such reductions,
adjustments and equalization as the facts
show me to be just. Possibly l have made
some enemies. l should be heartily
ashamed OF myself were I so good to all
as to never make an. enemy.
At the close OF my fractional term I shall
have had two years experience as railway
commissioner. l have stood always for the
enforcement Of all laws and for good ser
vice ard fair treatment. We have as a
commission done much good work that is
being commended by all who really know
the facts. We have been instrumental in
securing better service along all lines of
railroad, telephone, telegraph and express
business ard have helped to bring about
a saving to the people Of an aggregate sum
Of about 100000 already, and this, at the
rate of over $S6.5O per month, in express
rates alone.
All the reduction laws have been fought
In the courts, but the commission has sue
ceeded in keeping them all in full force,
nevertheless. Increased traffic with better
operation has kept the earnings up notwith-
standing the saving referred to above.
Even with the financial furry the earn
inss of the common carriers have not been
hurt, but rather helped in the final results.
The carriers are prospecting and We all
want them to prosper with the rest Of the
state.
As commissioner l have studied all de-
of the railroad. express and tel
ephone business particularly, and certainly
all this study, along with practical obser-
walton and conference with experts along
all lines, must make an official capable
Of rendering better service to the state
do not want you to vote for me simply
to give me a job.
Vote for me, II at all. because you trust
me and because you want the state to
have the benefit of my experience in this
new and difficult work.
YOU WILL FIND MY NAME THE
VERY LAST ON THE LIST OF CANDI-
DATES FOR STATE RAILWAY COM
MISSIONER, except in Douglas county,
where the names are rotated.
Yours very truly.
]. A. WILLIAMS,
state Railway Commissioners
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

Hastings & Heyden are selling their
usual lists Of residence property. which
have been building since the frost was
out of the ground. Among the largest
sales which they have made during the
week was a flat building which they Just
completed and sold before it was rented
for 5000.
Harrison & Morton report business quiet.
Those who handle farm lands are doing
a good business. ]. Fl. Osborne of the
Osborne Hansen Realty company reports
a good demand for both the eastern and
western lands. His company has sold
large tracts in South Dakota and western
Nebraska, as well as farms in Washington,
Sarpy, Burt and Douglas counties. .
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
Cunning STREET TO The FORE
Property Along That ThOroughfare is
Getting Attention.
PRICES SHOW STEADY ADVANCE
Owners Are Holding at % Per Cent
Above Figures of Three Years
Ago and show ReRaon for
Their Attitude.

Increases in the value Of business prop
erty on Cunning street. between Sixteenth
and Twenty-fourth streets. are the subject
of much common among real estate dealers
as we'll as investors. 1t Is conservatively
figured that every substantial building in
the eight blocks. with its site, has in
creased Is per cent in value in three years.
Vacant lots have not increased at such a
rapid rote, but have enjoyed. a good in
crease In value and are now in demand.
One real estate firm had a client who
wanted to buy a business block as an in
vestment and picked a three-story brick
on Cunning street. offering $4,000, The
owner declined to sell at less than $4,000.
although he paid but $4,000 for the prop
erty three years ago. This was not an
arbitrary valuation by the present owner,
as was shown by the rents being received
for the building as stores with flats above.
1t is paying a good s per cent interest net.
other Cunning street property Is adj
vancing in proportion. A recent buyer, who
secured a corner lot for flats at $4,000.
and has his ~excavsting completed, has been
offered 10000 for the lots, the dealer making
the offer proposing to also pay for the
excavation work. The offer has been de-
clined. AS the north part OF the city IL
building up rapidly, 1t Is anticipated that
Cunning street will do a larger share of
business. The fact that many markets In
the downtown district proper do not de-
liver north of Cunning street, while others
draw their line only a few squares north
Of Cunning street, has led others to open
good markets on Cunning and North
Twenty-fourth street. There is scarcely a
store on either street which has not made
some improvements during the last year
and almost every line from stationery and
news to heavy hardware is now represented
on the street. Dealers who control Cum
ing street property anticipate a good sale
for 1t during the next year and continued
advances in values.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
Approprinte WeddIng Music.

II happened at the Little Church Across
the Street in New York City.
A wedding was in progress.
The organist had played 'Lohengrin" as
the party came in and was prepared to play
"Mendelssohn" as they went out.
During the ceremony the strains Of Cal
Me Thine Own were blended with the
prayer book service.
Suddenly the sexton whispered in the ear
Of the organist. Both OF them's been mar
ried three times"
Instantly the fingers on the keyboard
modulated into the key OF C flat. and
through the low-vaultsd aisles rippled that
beautiful Opus rwenty-ninth Street, Just
for Today"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
Musings of a CynIc.

We all know a sure cure for the other
fellows Ills.
In giving good advice save a little for
yourself.
To be successful you must be a conner
before you are a gOner.
Even where a train OF thought is con-
cerned Il is possible TO miss connections.
II doesn't pay to mortgage your oppor-
~tunities.
The eleventh commandment might very
we'll be, Mind your own business"
Many a nan tries to ride a hobby that
throws him.
The proof Of the bluffe is in making
good.
ne can get.
To Re perfectly happy a woman must
also be envied.-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

with almost all real estate offices August
will be a quiet month. only one or two re-
porting business after two weeks of
August, as good as in July, c. c.. George
of George & Co, says: Very quiet. Small
stuff continues to move, but l do not now
know of a big deal which is being
negotiated. July was a better month than
August has been thus far
s. P. Bostwick, of Payne & Bostwick,
says: Business with us has been better
than last month and there are more in
uuiries. Nothing very large has been sold.
but some good residence property sales
have been made"
Harry Jordan of the Byron Reed com
pany says: "Quiet-nothing doing just
now" W. L. selby's office reports sales
rather brisk and expect to do a good bust
ness for August
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

Slow, steady sales of lots and tracts in
two parts of Omaha, distant from each
other. will add two beautiful suburbs to
the city within the next few years. These
will be the 'Fairacres," west of Dundee,
and Creighton's First addition, south and
west of Hanscom park. George g. Co. have
been selling an acre tract in Fairacres now
and then. always with a view that the
buyer would erect a fine residence. After
a seasons selling the firm has disposed Of
but a few OF the tracts. They have not
been advertised nor pushed, with the result
that the cream OF buyers and builders have
been secured.
Almost the same conditions have sur
rounded the sale of lots in Creighton's
First addition by D.. v. Sholes & Co. The
addition was opened last springer rather
the sale of lots started. BY August 10 the
firm had sold seventy lots. They all
brought good prices, the prices asked, and
almost every sale means a new home. &C.
ment walks are being put in, sewers. gas,
water and electric lights are already ac-
cessible ard the Thirtieth street car line
makes every lot convenient to street car
service.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16

The other night. when a Byrn Mawr man
was putting his 4-year-old daughter to bed
the following dialogue took place:
Can God hear what l say now?" from
the daughter.
Yes replied the father.
This time in a whisper: Did He hear
them" inquired the daughter.
Yes. He hears you just the same" was
the reply.
This time apparently lower: Did He
hear me Them asked the child.
why, yes. OF course, He does" said the
father.
Wei, I did not say anything that time
at all" declared the child in triumph
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
PRATTLE OF THE YOUNGSTERS.

Here, Willie!'' cried the boys father,
you mustn't behave that way. Everybody
will be calling you a little %glutton. Do you
know what that is?'
81 suppose" replied Willie. its a big
glutton's little boy"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08

eastern, middlewestern and southern
states are rushing into the Pacific
Northwest to take UP farm and or
chard lands as a result of the colon
list rates on continental roads. From
$50 to 500 settlers are coming 20
points in eastern Washington. and it
is expected this influx will continue
to increase until the end of October.
The newcomers are of the best type,
and most Of them have suficient car-
ital to engage at once In the various
pursuits In developing the resources
OF the country. The commercial or
ganizations In Washington. Oregon
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08
AT THE THEATRE.

For the first time in the history
of your city you will have the pleas
ure of witnessing the true-to-life
western melodrama ION the From
tier" Not a blood and thunder,
blood-curiling affair as some western
plays often are, but a beautiful story
of the early life in the west. inter-
mingled with bright clean comedy.
1t portrays the love and devotion
of a cowboy to his mother; the typi-
cal western girl afraid of nothing.
and her tenderfoot lover, who is al
ways "just on time" in the thrilling
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08

tains to two weeks, also making
closed season for chickens, grouse
and pheasants. Duck-hunters report
that game is plentiful in the lakes
and streams west of Spokane, Will,
timber cruisers bring word that deer
hunting in the Cascade mountains
will be later than usual this season,
opening September Is. for the reason
the long horns are slower in coming
down to the foothills than in former
years. A woodsman recently en-
countered a herd of elk nthe noun
tains. The season for these will open
September Is and continue thirty
days. !.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08

climaxes; the thrilling knife fight of
Dick, the cowboy, and Redshin;
and the real, live kitty that steals
the keys that opens the prison doors,
will be long remembered by young
and old.
Don't forget the date, Wednesday,
September 8. Grand band concerts
deville introduced between each act.
Not dull moment from beginning to
finish.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08

season, opening October I, for the
first time in the history of the state.
As the birds are numerous, huntsmen
are looking forward to excellent
shooting between then and the first
of the year. The season for grouse,
native pheasants, chickens and sage
hens is now on in full blast, and the
stubble fields and brush are full Of
gunners who are bringing back good
bags. Ten birds day Is the limi..
There are hunters who believe that
quail should be protected another
year, and with that end in view the
next legislature will be urged to limit
the season east Of the Cascade noun
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08

and Idaho are assisting these people
chief aim being to settle the country
rather than to fill the cities. These
bodies are supported by public-spirit-
ed residents of the various cities AID
districts, and while they have nothing
to sell, their services are offered free
of any cost to the prospective set
tiers.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08

MANY NEW SETTLERS COMING.
Spokane, Wash, Sept. Home
seekers from various parts OF the
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-09-08
HUNTING IN EASTERN WASH
INGTON.

Spokane, WASH, Sept. 7.-Mongo-
liam pheasants and quail may be
hunted in eastern Washington thi
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-22
STATESMEN AT FUNERAL
OF CHARLES EMORY SMITH.
Postmaster-General Meyer, Senator
Knox, John w. Griggs and John
Wanamaker Pall-bearers.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan 22-Attended by
men prominent in all walks of life the
funeral Of Charles Emory Smith. former
Postmaster General. diplomat and editor
of the Philadelphia Press. took place at
noon today. Services were held at his
late residence, the Rev. John Sparhawk
Jones. pastor of Calvary Presbyterian
Church, officiating. Interment, which was
private, was made in West Laurel Hill
Cemetery. in this city.
The honorary pall-bearers were Post
master General George Won l.. Meyer,
who represented President Roosevelt;
United States Senator Knox, former
United States Attorney General John w.
Griggs, former Postmaster General John
Wanamaker. William Potter, former
United States Minister to Italy; Samuel
r.. Thayer. Philadelphia; Charles A.
Peabody, New York; f. w. Aver. Phila-
delphia; j. Wesley Miller. of the Masonic
lodge OF which Mr.. Smith was a member,
and Benjamin G. Wells and Samuel c..
Wells, of the Press.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-22
INDIAN LEAGUE ELECTION.
will Be Held Tomorrow Night-only
Contest for Board of Governors.

The Republican League will hold its an
nual meeting and election of officers for
terms OF two years tomorrow night at
headquarters.
There will he no opposition to the eandi-
dates. except in the board OF governors,
where there will he nine names OF which
five men will be picked.
Following are tho candidates: Grand
Sachem. William Pennington; senior vice
grand sachem. John Howe; junior vice.
grand sachem. Fred w. Mock, jr.; treas
urer. David II. Johnson. recording secro-
tary. William J. Schmsuder; financial Sec
rctary. Louis LippuIan: corresponding sec
rotary. William J. Schmaudcr; senior scout.
wallace Zclin: junior Scout. Charles l..
Wood; counsellor, Herbert w. Taylor; sur
geon. DR.. Herman &. Bicycle inside senti-
neI, John a. Watering, jr.: outside senti-
mel. Jacob Simon members Of the board Of
governors for two years, OF which five are
TO bc, elected. George e. Russell, David Il.
Benedict. FRANK l@cgay. Albert II. Peal,
Frederick w. Kroeger, Samuel F. Wilson,
Oscar G.. huuso, Robert e smith, Joseph
", AVcrx.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-22
BELLEVILLE WILL STAND
OWN SMALLPOX EXPENSE.
Had Intended Asking County to Pay
$1,40o for Recent Outbreak, but
Council Advises Otherwise.

The Essex County Board of Freeholders
can rest easy now that Believille is not
going to push the claim of $i,4O0 on ac-
count of the expenses contracted by the
town during the smallpox epidemic a few
months ago. The townships claim Is
that if the County Isolation Hospital had
been finished in time, according to con-
tract. the township would not have been
put to the expense of caring for its own
patients.
Township Counsel Andrew L, Boylan re-
ported to the Belleville Board Of Health
last night that the township had no legal
claim on the board, inasmuch as there
was no contract with the township. There
was no question. he added, but the county
was morally responsible for the townships
expenses, but nothing could be done in a
legal way. Health Inspector Williamson
reported two cases Of scarlet fever and
two of diphtheria during the. month.
r. l.. Whitfield complained that a lot
near the Montgomery School was being
used as n dumping ground by a scavenger
from Bloomfield and by private individ-
uals. Inspector Williamson explained that
he had examined the place and found
there was no nuisance. William Berry, or
the soho and Silver Lake Improvement
Association, bore out the inspector, and
said the place is i'm good condition.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-22
CALDWELL CHURCH MEETS.
Presbyterians Heard Annual Reports
Showing Progressive Conditions.

The annual meeting of the Caldwell
Presbyterian Church was held last
night in the church. John Espy was
chairman and William N. Hasler clerk.
report of the treasurer. Albert
Brugler. was read, which showed that
the amount of pledges and subscrip-
tions amounted to $2,362.15; collections,
$4,000; balance, $11.9O. and $50 for the
audience room of the church; total,
S2,S60.60. The unpaid subscription
amounted to $14S. The liabilities re-
ported were: Balance due pastor,
S136.43; organist, $3.50: lighting, S7.6S;
coal bill, $164.31; plumbers bill, $S4,S5.
A refund from the Verona Asphalt
Company of STA was received, of
which $40 a been paid for walks.
The report of the committee on
church boards and societies, Of which
Thomas j. Smith is treasurer, showed
receipts of $1,045.0S, and a balance of
$4S.9T.
George NJ. Canfeld's report as treas
uerer of the cemetery showed receipts
of S2,771.35.
Edward II. Baldwin and John l..
Parrish were elected trustees for three
years. A vote of thanks was extended
to the retiring parish clerk, Lewis G..
Lockward. who has held the Office for
thirty years.