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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
THE OPERA-BOUFFE IN HAYTI


Developments in the revolution in
the Black Republic furnish material
for a comic opera, THE President of
Hayti," that would have 1.-The Sultan
of Sulu beaten to a democratic fraz-
zle. Just at present, the chair of the
chief executive is vacant and the as
pirants for it are making a race for
the capital, under conditions that are
ludicrous, to state the case mildly.
Nord Alexis. past 80 years old and
senile, went aboard a French warship,
crying because the revolutionists
robbed his trunk and appropriated all
his new underwear. General Simon, at
the head of 5000 revolutionists,
within a days march OF the capital,
halted because he thought it unlucky
to try his fortune on a Friday. Gen
eral Firmin has led two revolutions
unnecessarily and thinks the third
time will be the charm for him. Gen
eral Fouchard and General Sunon,
with a few enthusiastic followers. pro-
pose to take hand in the general rattle
for the presidents chair. General Lee
conte, a former minister. is on hand
with a ragged army, hoping that he
may get in If the other generals kill
themselves off or get into a deadlock.
All that seems to be needed now is
an orchestra, a few calcium lights and
a stage manager.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

The World-Herald says Governor
Shallenberger is "a broader man."
He certainly proved his breadth dur
ing the campaign when he ~straddled
the LIQUOR question so successfully.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
Where Is the Lasso 2
Chicago Tribune.

OHICdBO ITlDune.
An Omaha grand Jury has been making
a study of Cowboy Mayor Dahlman. It
finds that he absolutely disregards his
oath of office, ~ and is guilty of divers and
sundry other offenses against the peace
and dignity of the community. Where is
Mayor Dahlman's lasso?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

The selection of an acting chancel-
Tor for the University of Nebraska
does not indicate that the regents are
near a choice for the permanent occu-
patton of the position. This ought to
be fair notice to some of the numerous
aspirants for. the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Democratic leaders are much per-
turbed over the indications that con
gress proposes to revise the tariff in
accordance with the pledges of the
Chicago platform.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Editor Harvey of Harper's Weekly
is being criticised for referring to "the
thinkless SOUTH" Possibly he meant
the drinkless south and can blame
the mistake on the printer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Ak-Sar-Ben has called his annual
business meeting for Friday of next
week. This should be kept in mind.
for the king has some very important
matters to lay before his subjects at
this conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
Deserves the HonOrs.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Corn exposition that opens at Omaha
this week contains over 5000 individual ex-
hibits from tw~enty-eight states. A crop
that sells for a billion dollars more than it
brought twelve years ago deserves the in
creased attention 1t is getting throughout
the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

way been freely granted to any who
wish to exploit religious, political or
sociological opinions. but It may be
that a closer drawing Of the lines
would work no harm.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

The federal authorities propose to
insist that food and drug labels shall
fairly describe the goods they cover.
What will they do in a case where
there r neither rocks nor rye in
Rock and Rye"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

II love all Americans except those
who talk about their dollars" says
a titled English woman. Most titled
foreigners love no Americans except
those who talk about their dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

A Judge at Toledo has issued an in
junction restraining a man Of that
town from counting a widow. This is
carrying the injunction matter too far.
Suppose the court should injunct a
man 70 court a widowl
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Kansas City's experience with a
band of religious fanatics must not be
construed as giving the police author
ity t restrict religious freedom. and
yet the public is entitled to protection
from alleged ev~angelists who go
about armed like bandits. The use
of the public streets In Omaha has al
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

A New York woma weighing 74O
pounds is said to do the "Salome"
dance most gracefully. Proof that the
"Salome" dance may be done in many
weighs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
BITS OF WASHINGTON LIFE.
Minor Scenes and incidents sketched
On the SPOT,

A master Of the art OF converting bogus
checks into real money, having string Of
aliases stretching from the Chesapeake to
the Golden Gate, but who insists thai his
parents named him l.. +. Latshaw, Is
making an involuntary stay in Washing
ton, the guest OF the police. The fellow
must be a member Of the noted syndicate
which, having plucked a Missouri town
some years ago, pinned on the door Of the
deserted office the pathetic farewell, Good
bye. Suckers, Goodbye" The first thing
Latshaw did when securely quartered was
to remind his victims what a fine bunch
Of chaps they are. ITS easy money" he
remarked. THE world is full OF suckers.
I've worked every state in the union, and
have had no trouble at all. Right here
In Washington the cocky hotel clerks
cashed my checks as readily as though
they had a Morgan autograph. Getting is
dead easy when you know how"
Wearing clothing OF excellent quality. and
a man of pleasing manner, Latshaw easily
created the Impression that he was a trav-
cling salesman. He says he is 50 years of
age.
This is the best catch that we have
made in years." said the chief Inspector of
police. ITO my mind this man is the
cleverest check operator in the country"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
Pay $3.50?
$159 Buys II
On Easy Payments.
Beautiful Pianos

In oak, mahogany and walnut, sell
iteration Sale, on small monthly
payments of So, Sc, 81, IS, $40
and up.
Guaranteed pianos of the finest
makes, highest grades and most
durable workmanship.
To move quickly
The balance of the stock repre-
senting Kranich & Bach Pianos,
Kimball Pianos, Krakauer Pianos,
Hallet & Davis Pianos, Bush-Lane
Pianos, Cable-Nelson Pianos, era
mer Pianos, Burton Pianos, Hospe
Pianos and many other we'll known
good brands of art cases, colonial
cases, modern styles of pianos re-
tailed at $3.50, $500, $500, $3.50,
300 and 1925.
These Pianos are placed on sale
at this great pushing out stock
sale on small payments. or for
cash, $3.50, $3.50, $17S, $i98,
1927, $500, $2S7, $685. for good,
new pianos.
In fact, you will find pianos
which are nearly new at $11O,
$12O, $3.50, etc. Ten dollars takes
one home; $500 per month pays
for 1t.
Elegant new Grand Pianos sell
ing at 1925, $3.50. 1878. etc.
This is the $1,000 kind in Mahog-
any, Oak or Rosewood cases.
Player Pianos, meaning a perfect
piano, just like the regular style.
Plays by hand or automatically
by a pedal device. Easy to manipu-
late by the most inexperienced
without instructions, giving you a
live piano and music when you
want it. This class of pianos re-
tails regularly at $3.50, $3.50, $3.50
and 81, OOO-we put them on this
sale at $500, 1878, $3.50 and up,
monthly installments IL you de-
sire.
Our Parlor Organs, Cabinet Or
gans, Chapel and Church Organs,
manufactured for us by the Kimla
Co., the Swan Co., the Great West
ern Co, and others. the regular
$50, $50, $40, $50, and 500 kind.
We are selling these instruments
at $40, $50, $40, $40, S35, $40,
etc, on 80 cent per week pay
ments..
A full guarantee of from s years
TO 10 years goes with each and
every instrument. You take no
chances; now, hurry, don't let the
choice OF the best bargains slip
away. You save SITS, 800, S125,
In some s $3.50, by purchasing
now.
! A. HOSpe Co.,
1913 Douglas Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Rose Pastor Stokes says she has
reason 70 know that Mr.. Carnegie is
lone happy little man." Perhaps he
did his Christmas shopping early.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

New York has quit asking Mr..
Croker where he got it, but is salts
fled that he has some of it left and is
willing to spend 1t In New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

The president describes himself as
'tepid" on the woman's suffrage pro-
position. thus surprising a people who
did not believe he could be tepid on
any proposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

A prominent New York police off,
cial says the burglar is a necessity.
1t would be difhcuIt to write good de-
tectiye stories without the burglar.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

An indian at C~offeyville, Kan, has
just bought a ninety-horsepower au-
tomobile. 1t is impossible to keep a
real Indian of the warpath.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

An Italian juggler has just died in
New York leaving an estate valued at
100000. Some of the Wall street
~jugglers make that much in a day.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

1t is said that Mr.. Hartman has
gone into the oil business. The coun-
try may yet enjoy seeing things hap
pen to Mr.. Rockefeller.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

The people are partners in all
great fortunes" says Mr.. Carnegie.
Possibly, but it is a long time between
dividends.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Omaha was never better prepared
TO care for the-crowd of visitors than
today, and the welcome the Corn show
attendants will receive is truly
western.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

"C~ranberries and apples are up
says a market report. STILL they are
usually easy to keep down.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

DO hedgehogs milk cows?" asks
the London Times. They do not, but
the boys on the farms doubtless wish
they did.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

"a Cleveland physician says that
kidneys may be transplanted. They
may also be stewed, broiled or sauted.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Congress will probably do little at
the short session except to spend time
and money.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
Priced Too High.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

IHllauelpnld Ledger.
The backslider from the Ruef gang who
says he was offered $4,000 by Ruef's law
yer's has yet 70 explain why he didn't take
IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

France has refused to receive Cas-
tro, but he may be assured Of a warm
welcome II he goes to Holland.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS:
George Il. T~Esohuck, treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn.
says that the actual number Of full and
complete copies Of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and sunday Bee printed during the
month Of Noyenher. 1909. was as follows
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Eggs are selling at so cents a dozen
in Boston. The government should
get after, the Hen trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
SMILING

Henpex-Say Maria, is there a foot rul
anywhere about the house?
MIS- J. H~enpeX-Yes, YOU just wipe yours o,
hat mat before you dare enter this ruom.-
Harper's Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

His Wife-Don't you think my new ha
is "A poem, dear? I
Her MISUNDERSTANDING from its height
I should say II looked more like a shor
story-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Smoker-I tell you, sir. there's nothing
can beat an amber mouthpiece.
Friend young and susceptibility. Oh,
don't know. How about a cherry red one
temptingly Decentralization Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Chauffeur-I started out on a 10y ride.
Friend-Well, what happened?
Chauffeur-It turned out that l was OF
the trouble Observation-Disclosures American
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

The office boy looked at the typewritc
girl. She was quite pale.
whats the matter?" he asked.
Twelve just had a bad SPELL" sh.
answered.
you ought to go 90 night school 70
that" said the horrid boy.-Clevelan
Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
WHEN our OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should hav The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will be
changed az often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Lady-what do you want my little mani
Little Boy Carrying a cat-I want that 81
you offered as a reward for the return ol
your canary bird.
Lady-That's not a canary; it's a cat.
Little Boy-I know it; but the birds in
.side.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Entered at Omaha postoffiee as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

An incident showing the remarkable
memory Of the late Ainsworth r. spaf-
FORD, late librarian of the congressional
library, is related by Rev. Weuierforce
Newton, D.. D., Of waverly, Mass. He
says: In the winter of 1898. ten wears after
my fathers death in Philadelphia, 1 had
occasion to go to Washington to get a
list Of the title pages of his twelve volumes
so as to secure a copyright for a new
edition OF his works. Going to the con-
gressional library, 1 discovered Mr.. spof-
ford sitting among some decayed volumes,
mending the cyvers with mucilage and a
large glue pot. He looked like Hans Sachs
in Wagner's famous opera Of Die Meister
Singer Won Nurnberg.' Telling him my
errand, he remarked, Which one of DR..
Newton's boys are you. r. Heber or VIII
liam Wilberforce? 1 told him who 1 was,
and then inquired where I could find the
twelve volumes whose title pages 1 had
come to verify. DO you see that spiral
staircase over yonder?' inquired Mr.. Spot
ford. 1 said, Yes, sir Well he re-
piled, go up two flights on tina staircase;
go to the end bookshelf against the wall
on your left; go all the way down the
alley; go to the thirteenth shelf from the
floor, and at the tenth volume from the
shelf's end, where the window is, you will
find all your fathers books, beginning
with Rills from the Fountain of Life 1
put those items down on paper, linking
the librarian was having a little fun at my
expense. Going to the place indicated on
my table of directions, however, 1 dis
covered the twelve volumes, just at the spot
marked on my card. 1 never came across
a human being with such a memory. He
vas like a mechanical calculating ma
chine"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

VICTOR RosUwArER, EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

Writing of some phazes OF life in WASH
ington Rev. Edward Everett Hale, chap
lain Of the senate, has this to say in de-
Tense of department workers.: "I suppose
1t is due TO the contumely which has been
publicly thrown on ''officeholders' for 1873
years that in half the conversation you
hear which bears on such subjects the &C.
cupants of these 200 offices here in WASH
ington ore Spoken Of as incompetent, lazy
and good for nothing else. An old joke in
Massachusetts, says hat IL a man is fit
for nothing else he can keep tavern or
go to the general court. Half Che people
you talk to seem to think that the zoo
offices in Washington are filled with $4,000
such persons. This is very unjust to
them and it shows great stupidity and ig-
norance on the part of people who say
such things. The truth is, as any exam
nation of the facts shows, that in very
many departments of administration the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10

1EOft0G %. n
Treasurer.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn TO
before me this list day of December, 1908.
(SeaD M. p. WALKER,
g Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-10
The OMAHA DAILY BEE

FOUNDED BY EDWARD RosBwATBR
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
PIPES IN TUNNELS PATH.
WorkmeH Heard Dynamite Rumors,
and Property Is Bought for $500 900.

F. Telegraph Z TIE Tribune
Detroit Dec. 26.-After long litigation The
wholesale lumber firm Of A Backus. IL. q Sons
has brought the Detroit River tunnel construc-
tors TO terms. and the latter have agreed to buy
the entire plant Of the lumber concern for the
sum OF $4,000.
The fight started when the tunnel company
began work the tunnel directly under land
owned by the lumber firm. The lumber com
pany built shed on the land and began to sink
pipes Of all sizes. Stories gained circulation
among the tunnel employees that these pipes
were filed with dynamite. It also said
that some Of the pipes contained ammonia, and
II broken would smother the workmen. The
pipes empty. but the stories frightened
the v-arkmen that tunnel operations were
stopped
The Backus company also sank d Well on the
property. and under several decisions CT the
courts It is impossible TO condemn a we'll The
tunnel company wanted only small strip OF
the property. but was practically compelled to
buy the whole plant.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
". DE u. HILL SENTENCED
Thirteen Months IN Jail for Passing g
Worthless Cheeks

Paris. Dec 2s--MandeviIle de Marigny Hall,
an American living in Paris. who recently was
extradited from London on the charge Of having
obtained automobile on worthless check.
was sentenced to-day 10 thirteen months i'm
prisonment. Evidence was produced 10 show
Shat Hall had succeeded in passing two worth
less checks on the Credit Lyonnais.
Han married American woman in 1904.
The couple were soon divorced however. and
Hall married actress In New York. They
came TO Paris. and Hall. having opened ar ac-
count a the Credit Lyonnais, purchased an
automobile giving q check on this bank for the
amount This check and one paid to the hotel
where they wore stopping were not met Mean
while the Halls went TO England with the ma
chine. and later made a tour of Scotland Hall
was arrested in London and taken to Paris for
trial The jefence vainy pleaded that he was
not an adventurer. and produced documents 10
show his worthy character and that he was we'll
connected in America
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
"C4NNOT DEFY THE Law. y
President I. L. Le1cis Comments on
Buck StOre Decision.
TBv Telegraph to T7e Tribune ?

Wheeling " Va Dec 26.-President T. L
Lewis Of the United Mine Workers. who Is Wis
fting az his home il Bridgeport Ohio. made the
following statement to-day relative 70 the re-
cent decision III the Buck stove case.
The decision Of the court Of the District OF
Columbia emphasizes the fact thar man OF
organization can defy either the law the
mandates Of the law. II will also awaken the
American people 10 the thorough investigation
Of the use or the abuse of injunctions as inter
Ureted by e few judges 70 restrict personal hb-
erty The law Of the land viii be upheld by
The judicial and the executive power Of the
country. regardless Of the consequences Con
dernnation Of judges who permit their decisions
TO be rendered by their oWn personal opinions
viii not accomplish any good Intelligent crit
icisru OF the courts and a united educational
campaign viii be the only mediums 10 change
the law as affecting the courts decision The
late President Grant is credited with saying
that the quickest way 10 repeal a bad law Is 10
enforce II strictly. and in my opinion the de-
cision at Washington viii be the most effective
eapon to have law enacted modifying the
power Of the courts when personal liberty Is
affected
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
TROOPS GO TO STE4RNS.
FiUe Thought Burned to Death =
Ten Miners Hurt IN T1cO Fights.

Lexington. Ky Dec 26-GovernOr Wilson has
ordered the Somerset Company Of the state
militia under Captain Henry Waddell. 20 pre-
ceed 70 Stearns Whitley County. special
train this afternoon to take charge OF affairs.
The troops were accompanied by United States
Marshal stephen @. Sharp and ten picked depu-
ties. who will cooperate with the state troops
i is said that If the situation is not improved
Marshal Sharp viii ask for federal troops
Stearns. Ky Dec 26-Excftement is intense
tonight here where two fights occurred yes
tsr7av between United States marshals and
striking miners Deputy Marshal Ryan who
became separated from his companions during
the fight yesterday. in which two persons were
killed and several wounded, is still wandering
IN the mountains, II not already captured and
put TO death by the strikers
Ferrv Simpson who owned the hotel in which
the fight occurred and which building was
burned. escaped into the mountains and is be-
ing protected there. it is thought. by his friends
He * alleged TO have been the leader OF the
strikers
II is believed that at least five men were
burned to death in the hotel as the miners who
were in the building when the blaze and fighting
began were slow in getting cut. \ search ~ the
debris is in progress.
The men killed yesterday we're Deputy Mar
shall John Mullins ard Richard Ross, a miner.
Ten miners are believed 10 have been wounded
IN the two fights The fight due to the fail
IRE of the striking miners to obey an injunction
granted the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company
several months ago by Federal Judge A. NJ ].
Cochran TO prevent the strikers from interfering
with the uon-union miners
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
TWO SCHOONERS LOST.
Crezcs Of Both the Hvmner Moore
and the U'illidm Laranar Rescued.

Norfolk Va. Dec. 26.-The schooner James
Paul Captain J. A Mech. arrived in Hampton
Roads to-day. bringing Captain Frank Crockett
and six men. comprising the entire crew of the
schooner Warner Moore, from Charleston, s. c.,
10 Providence. lumber laden which was caught
IN the recent coast storm and lost. Captain
Crockett and the men were picked up by the
James Paul of Winter Quarter Ligntship after
having been all night in an open skiT
Meagre advices of the wrecking of the schooner
William Lararar and the rescue Of the nine
men composing her crew by the Austrian steam
ship Columbia have reached here by wireless
from the Diamond Shoals Lightship. The Lara
mar was wrecked twenty miles east OF Curri-
tuck y G
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
HALF NUDE IN THE SNOW.
Boys. Escaped from Reform Schoo
on Christmas. Found Freezing.

Washington. Penn Dec 2b.-After Ten houIs
exposure TO snOwstorm in their bare Ieet an"
with scanc clothing. four boys who escaped Iast
night from the reform school at Morganza were
found half frozen to-day under a cOrncrib ten
miles from Morganza- They we're taken back 10
the institution
All the inmates had marched from a room
where a Christmas treat had been distributed
and were going to retire when the four ooSs-
11nobserved by attendants. slipped down ven
tfIator Much OF their clothing had been pre-
vieusIy removed. and when they reached the
outside only few huTiap sacks could be Iodnu
to-gfotect them from the bfttus cold 1ee5 "7F7
una bic 70 speak or walk when found
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27
SHOT MN FOR BEAR.
U1as Clad in Buffalo Orercodt-
-Verdict, Unsuitable Homicide.

Chattanooga Tenn. Dec. 26--Mistaking IN
intoxicated man clad in long buffalo overcoat
for a bear Thomas Deckmar. well known
farmer. last night shot and instantly killed
Thomas Andrews near Lafayette, Tenn
Andrews had been in jail, but was paroled by
the sheriff that he might 20 home for Christ
mas Instead Of going home he visited several
saloons and later sat down N the doorway OF
residence where he fell asleep The family
thinking Andrews was a bear. called Deckn1aIf
who prodded the form with his gun and. getting
no response. fired A coroner's jury rendered
verdict Of justifabIe homicide