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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
SOME FACTS ABOUT FAKES
Cases of Forgery and Fraud that Have
Astonished the World.
SMOOTH RAsCALS OF OTHER DAYS
Amazing Careers of PARlmRHar, Lucas,
s~ImOnides, Bastinnini, Rouge
mont and other Noted
Deceivera.

About l7ss Baron Kempelen of Hungary
began to astonlsh the civilized world Of
Europe with his chess player. This was
apparently a figure controlled by mechani-
cal devices, and which was able, notwith-
standing the fact that apparently no intelli-
gence was concerned In its movements and
decisions, generally to beat it's human an
tagonists. The cabinet connected with the
automaton appeared entirely too small 70
contain a hidden operator. And yet Il did
conceal a man who was an expert chess
player. He was a Polish patroit who had
lost both OF his legs-perhaps In the recent
war over Poland. This man, Woronsky by
name, was an expert player. With him
hidden IN the cabinet and yet really on
the spot, the rest was easy.
The career Of George P-salmanazar-as he
called himself-was one Of the most as
tonishinK on record. This man was born
I'm Switzerland or France, but during the
time OF his fame claimed to be a native
OF the Island Of Formosa. He had ac-
Quired a moderate education. but seemed
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
8, 900 Pairs Long Gloves in Sensational Sale

,hase 5000 pairs worlds best grades long kid
are not seconds nor inferior goods; all abso-
Never was the like of such low pricing known in
Ny produce no finer goods. BENEFITS purchasing
prices. There will be a rush. Come early. Gloves
ay.
l2-button Cape Gloves. clasp fasteners, $3.50
quality, at pair $3.50
quality, at pair ...g..... .S9.79
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the exquisiteness Of is treatment, regard
ing 1t as a wonderful work of art. Sir
Frederick Leighton, the noted e glisA
painter, having received a photograph,
placed It, like a sacred image, at the
head of his bed II is said that the
Grand Duchess Marie Of Russia AMI LIP
part seriously thought OF building a tenn
pie TO house tbs wonderful work of at.
But, Notwithstanding the p'audits Of those
who knew" the bust was a fake. Ru-
mors having become current that the piece
OF terra Gotta was not what It purported
TO be, one OF the purchasers abruptly
demanded Of Bastlanini one day at his
workshop whether he was the creator Of
the bust. And he admitted tina he was.
But this was not the only great sue
coss' OF Bastianini. A terra Gotta bust
OF Benevieni, a siXteenth-centur zoe. of
Florence. was regarded as a contemporary
work OF art, and purchased by the Louvre
for 1900 francs, and installed in a room
containing work OF Michaelangelo himself
But it was a fake for all that.
A STAGGERING Tale.
In the late nineties an English maya
zine was founded with the avowed object
of printing true tales Of adventure and
the like. one day a man calling himself
Louis de Rougemont handed a letter Of
Introduction from a member of Parlia-
ment to the editor. The stranger told a
narrowing tale Of a life spent in Aus
tTalia with cannibals In an ~unexplored
region OF that continent, Rougemont was
proof against the most merciless cross
e-xamination. He never contradicted him
self. His narrative was taken down in
shorthand, and published serially in the
magazine. The editor introduced Rouge
mont TO scientists, confident that the ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
To DissoIve the Tninn

OF stomach, liver and kidney troubles ana
cure ~biliousness and malaria, take Eleo-
trio Bitters. Guaranteed. soc. Bsaton
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
KNIT UNDERWEAR

women's Fleeced Vests and Pants, ribbed. the
women's medium combed soc Vests and Pants,
Women's fine gauze csc fieeced Vests and
Pants, at ............. ......... $50
Women's Union Suits, best 75c garments,
women's Union Suits, combed cotton, $L0O
values, for ..s.ssss..s 10
BOYS Shirts and Drawers, per garment. .25o
Double Stamps on all Underwear saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10

DR.. Ross. Dentist. AIS Barker Block.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10

Another Merchandising Triumph. A. gigantic pu
Gloves on sale Saturday at sensational prices. Y
lutely perfect and in best staple colors for Fail
Omaha retailing. Itg sensational. France and l
power brings them to you at unparalleled bargain
fitted any day after sale. Double Stamps Satur
12-button Kid Gloves, clasp fasteners, $500 quail
lty, at pair s.....ss.. $3.50 s.'s.s.'. 'pA.SS
1~6-button Kid Gloves, clasp fasteners, $3.50 quail
ity. at pair sass
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-10
RainCOatS

Made of Preistley ~Cravenettes, in
dark grey mixtures, also the swell
new stripe novelties with pockets and
fancy cuffs. Great values at $500.
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Bargains,

Beans. new Navy. lbs. a5o
Pickles, large Dill, dozen ~,
Apples. choice, per peck doc
Tomatoes, No. can, Cupid brand.
solid pack, 2 for asc
Salt, table. lob sack. 1oc
Cocoanut Gin bulk). Id. .... -. zoe
Breakfast Bacon (by the sdde,. III. 1Ac
Rice, Pearl, Ib. kc
Pickles, fancy sour per gal esc
Steak, Hamburg, h. foc
Butterine, high grade (Arnour's But
tercup), 2-lb brick. $50
Flour. Best Yet (high patent), Both
sdch 1890. S18H
Conee. fresh roasted. per lib. 15c
ioS' ior -.----.-..-. - $1.0O
Lard, pure hog Lard, Ib. ITO
Sugar. best granulated. 90 lbs for n
OIL, best kerosene, gallon. toc
Ginger Snaps, lbs for N,
Beets, fancy, No. 3 cans foc
Lard Compound, 1b. toc
Corn, fancy canned r.
Raisins, fancy, 12-oz pkg. 100
Conee, good. per Ib. 11o
Roast. fancy. juicy rib. per lb. .1exo
Granulated Sugar, best. 1oo-pouna
sacA S4.0B
Japan Rice. fancy. lbs. no
Granulated Sugar. best, 25 pound.
Aol 1890. 81 90
with SIS order of other eooaa
sugar tncluded)
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POLICE ON RAIDS.
Chesterfield Hotel and Gernania Club
the Victims.

Two raids were made by the police
Saturday night, the first on the Ger
mania club, on East Seventh street, and
the second on the Chesterfield hotel,
near the Rock Island depot. At the
Germania club Chief Eaton and his
braves secured admission by means Of
key which had been secured from
some member of the association, and
stood in the stein-room several minutes,
watching E. Hosfeld, steward of the
club, dealing out beer in exchange for
tickets Hosfeld was arrested, and
the liquors and fixtures were seized
and hauled away. This is the third time
Hosfeld has been arrested as steward
of this club within the past year.
The Chesterfield raid seemed to be ILL
timed, for although the hotel has en-
joyed bad reputation in the past, very
little evidence was secured in the raid.
A man from Holton, who occupied
rooms with his wife and two small boys,
lost some beer which he had purchased
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MARDI GRAS BEGINS.
King and Queen of the Carnival Reach
New Orleans.

New Orleans, March To-day marks
the arrival of Rex in the festivities, at
tendant upon Mardi Gras and the for
NAL opening of the New Orleans carni-
val The king of the carnival is receiv-
mayor and other officials this after
rules supreme until midnight Tuesday
The Jewels which will be worn during
the carnival by Rex and his queen have
been on exhibition in their capital city,
New Orleans for several days. The
kings crown is of gold, set with dia-
monds and emeralds and lined with red
velvet. The sceptre is of gold and ivory
and studded with handsome gems of
many varieties. A heavy rope of pearls
and diamonds, set with amethyStS will
be worn across the monarch'S breast.
The queens jewels are Of diamonds
and emeraldS and consist of girdle
necklace, bracelets and brooches. There
is tiara Of unusual beauty, which is
set with these gems. The sceptre is of
gold and pearl studded with many
handsome stones.
The identity of those who play the
parts of the merry mOnarchs in the car
n1val is supposed to be kept a secret
until the day following the ball of Rex
Tuesday night, when all local newspa-
pers publish pictures of the king and
and queen
While Rex is always some prominent
business man, the queen is usually the
daughter of some representative citi-
zen. To be chosen as either king or
queen is considered a great honor and
many thousands of dollars are spent
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A VICTORY FOR T. T. KELLY.
Ex-TreaSurer Wins First Blood In Su;,
Against Miami County.

LeavenWorth, March at. T. Kelly
late treasurer Of the state of Kansas.
and previously clerk of Miami county.
won victory in the district court in
his case against the commissioners of
Miami county.
Judge Fitzpatrick overruled the de-
murrer of I. H. Kingsley, county attor-
ney of Miami county, and gave him and
his associates ten days in which to com
piete their plans for further action in
the case.
The suit was brought in Miami coun-
ty, but was transferred here on a
change OF venue. Judge Sheldon of
Miami county, disqualified himself on
account of his familiarity with the
facts or the case. Judge Lobder was
called to sit in the case but on account
Of some newspaper criticisms he decIin-
ed to act and the case was certified to
the district court of this county.
A demurrer was then filed by County
Attorney Thomas H. Kingsley of Miami
and George Kingsley of Kansas City.
who are representing the county com
missioners in the case. The demurrer
Is technical nature, to the effect that
the petition does not state a sufficient
cause of action
The case grew out Of a political fight
which was waged against Kelly when
he WAS a candidate for state treasurer
1t was claimed during this fight that
there was some money due Miami coun-
ty from Kelly when he was county
clerk Of Miami county in 1890
Kelly deposited with the commission
ers the sum of $1,324.99 to cover an al
legged shortage. He claims that, as a
matter OF fact. no such shortage ever
existed, and that the Investigation
which pretended to find him so indebt-
ed was farce instigated by his politi-
cal enemies, and that the entire amount.
with interest from July, 1902, should be
returned to him. The money was sew
eral years ago turned into the Miami
county treasury
The decision was a victory for Kelly
and 1t is now up to the commissioners
Of his home county to either carry the
case to the supreme court on the de-
murrer or to try the case here on its
merits and appeal in case the decision
is unfavOrable.
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homes with a feeling of assurance
that the end was not near. The news
of the death Of Mr.. Jetmore came as
a surprise even to his Topeka friends
who were aware of his affection.
They knew Of his serious illness a
month ago but supposed that he had
recovered his usual state of health.
For thirty years Mr. Jetmore has
been engaged in the active practice Of
law in Kansas and all of this time
had his Office in Topeka where he Is
one of the oldest practitioners, there
being but two or three older lawyers
in the city in point Of service. While
yet actively engaged in the practice
of law at the time of his death Mr..
Jetmore devoted much of his time to
office work though he has appeared
in court several times during the past
year.
Mr. Jetmore enjoyed a large state
acquaintance and this resulted in
much practice from the smaller towns
where his ability as a lawyer was held
in particularly high esteem. He was
q man of commanding appearance
and although past 10 years of age.
would easily have passed for man
under so.
Although always actively Identified
with the politics of the state as Re-
publican, he never held office of any
kind although an ambitious man.
Early in his life in Kansas he
Identified himself with the prohibit
vocate of the cause, having stumped
the state during the last campaign in
which prohibition was an active issue.
During his leisure hours Mr.. Jetmore
wrote for legal publications and his
contributions are said to have
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possessed more than ordinary interest
to the legal fraternity.
Mr.. Jetmore assisted in framing
the present prohibitory law of the
state and was the author OF the six
teenth section which is the one re-
lating to the regulation Of club rooms.
He was the state attorney for the
State Temperance union which was
organized about that time for the pur--
pose OF assisting in the enforcement
of the prohibitory law and which Is
yet actively engaged in the work Of
the prohibitory cause.
At the outbreak of the civil war
Mr.. Jetmore attempted to enlist but
disabilities but afterwards entered the
government service in another
capacity. Mr.. Jetmore was born in
Delaware county, Indiana, near the
city of Muncie, May Is, 1889 and re-
ceived his early education In the
teaching school for a few years he
entered a private academy at Muncie
of which Harrison ClarkSon, now of
Topeka, was president.
HE was my largest pupil" said Mr..
GARRISON. for as boy he possessed a
massive build though at the time he
entered my school he was about TWEEN
ty years of age and I five years his
senior He followed teaching for a few
years and then drifted west and form
ed law partnership Win U. N. Ell
lott, father Of Charles s. Elliott Of
this city, at Warrensburg, Mo. They
practiced at that place for a year or so
and 1t was there that I first met him
after he left my school.
81 moved to Topeka, and q few years
later the Arm Of Jetmore & Elliott To-
Gated in Topeka and I again met my
old pupil and friend and we have
known each other intimately since that
time, both of US being identified with
religious work in the Methodist church
Of this city for a number OF years."
Mr., Jetmore studied law in the ONCE
Of Judge Thomas Sample Of Muncie,
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HOT BISCUIT
Kind OF Breakfast Passing Away.

The old-time hot biscuit played a
prominent role in the breakfast bill of
fare. along with fried potatoes, ham
and eggs. and coffee.
The whittier and lighter the biscuit the
more pleased the cook, (which was usual
ly Mother. who did the best she could,
with her understanding Of the matter.
But most people have learned in re-
cent years, that white flour lacks the
nourfshing elements OF the entire Wneat
berry. and many cases OF imperfect nu-
triton follow its use.
In Grape-Nuts, all the food elements
of wheat and barley are used, and this
largely accounts for results similar to
those given in the following letter:
1T wish to tell Of the health and
strength-giv1ng properties of Grape
Nuts. am As years old and had for
years been afflicted with Indigestion
and other stomach troubles. brought on
by eating hot biscuit. white bread and
improperly cooked cereals.
Noticing an advertisement stating
the benefits derived from eating Grape,
Nuts, I was skeptical because had
tried so many so-called health foods.
1 thought it would be useless to try
Grape-Nuts.
But during the last six months I
have been eating 1t, my stomach has
been the best for years, my mind clear,
my nerves quiet and a feeling of buoy
ancy pervades my whole being.
This I attribute to Grape-Nuts as
have left off using medicines. I now
firmly believe in the brain-clearing,
nerve-steadying and smuscle-build-
ing properties of Grape-Nuts-
IT am healthier than have been for
years. weigh 100 lbs, which is more
than ever before"
There's a Reason Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich. Read
The Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs-
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ness. Mr. TruesdeH also showed or 70
good advantage again. especially in his
SINGING He and Miss Dewey certainIv
max make e pair Of entertainers that Il =
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WANAMAKER JR. DEAF,
Son of Former Postmaster General
Dies in liverpool.

Liverpool, March 2.-Thomas B. Wan
amaker, of Philadelphia, son Of former
Postmaster General John Wanamaker,
died suddenly at the Hotel Liverpool
here today. Mr.. Wanamaker arrived
here on Thursday from Egypt, where
hei had been travelling with his mother
in search of health.
Had Rheumatic Gout.
Philadelphia, Pa, March 2.-Mr.
wanamaker had long been a sufferer
from rheumatic govt, complicated with
other ailments. Mr.. Wanamaker for a
long time had not been feeling well and
about the first Of the year sailed for
Egypt in search Of health. On Febru-
airy 1, public announcement was made
that Mr.. Wanamaker had retired from
the firm OF John Wanamaker. The rea-
son for his retirement was not given
and his father declined to make any
statement It was generally believed
however that the sons retirement was
due to his Ill health.
While 1t was known that Mr.. Wanna
maker was quite Ill 1t was not believed
that his condition was dangerous until
Yesterday. when the family received a
cablegram stating that he was dying.
His mother, his sister, Mrs. Barclay h
Warburton and his niece. Miss .Fernan-
da Wanamaker. the daughter Of his
brother, and Rodman Wanamaker were
with him when he died.
Thomas B. Wanamaker was born IN
this city and was in his 4Sth year. he
graduated from Princeton and soon az
ferward became a member of the firm
of John Wanamaker and was the ex-
ecutive head In the absence OF MS
father. He was interested In many en-
terprises and was the proprietor Or the
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Ind, and commenced the practice of
law in 1858, more than half century
ago. On the 26th of May, 1860, Mr..
Jetmore married Miss Maria Peterson
near Hartford City, Ind, where he To-
Gated and practtced law for eleven
years. removing from there to War
rensburg. Mo-. where he formed a
partnership with @. N. Elliott and
practiced for a few years, removing to
Topeka in 1873.
Later he formed a law partnership
with Willard Davis. then retiring as
s1stant attorney general for this fed
eral district. In 1882 he formed
partnership with Samuel M. Garden
more's oldest daughter. Mr.. Garden
hire afterwards moved to New York
city where he achieved considerable
success as a lawyer and author and
where he now resides. Aaron Jet
more, his son, was then taken into the
firm as member and the style of tho
firm at this time Is Jetmore & Jet
more, though Aaron Jetmore removed
to New York city q number of years
ago and formed a partnership with
Mr.. Jetmore is survived by his wife
and seven children, three sons ana
four daughters: Aaron B. and DeFor-
est Jetmore and Mrs Samuel Garden
Harry Jetmore and Mrs. Frank Pat
rick in Kansas City and Mrs. A. Mar
burg and Miss Margaret Jetmore who
reside in Topeka.
The Kansas City and Topeka rela--
tives were at the bedside at the time
of death and a telegram received
from the sons and daughter who re-
side in New York announces that they
will arrive Tuesday afternoon The
funeral will be held from the family
residence, 931 Harrison street, We'd
nesday afternoon. providing that the
New York relatives arrive In time
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A.B.JETMORE CONE
Veteran Lawyer Passes Away
on Sunday.
Death Comes After Long Suf-
fering From Bright's Disease.
END COMES SUDDENLY.
Not All Members of Family Are
Present.
Funeral Is to Be Held Wednes-
day Afternoon.

A B. Jetmore. one OF the oldest
members OF the Shawnee County Bar
association. and a lawyer with more
than local reputation. died at 8
o'clock Sunday morning at his
home, 931 Harrison street, from
Bright's disease. Mr.. Jetmore had
been seriously Ill as result
of the trouble which caused
his death for more than a year and
for many years prior to this time he
suffered greatly at intervals from the
same cause.
1t has been less than a month since
his children were summoned to what
was supposed to be his death bed, but
his wonderful vitality resulted in a
rally and they returned to their
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HE DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.
Widow Awarded S. 900 Against Drug
gist Who Sold the Poison.

Chanute, Kan, March 2.-The jury in
the case of Lille Campbell against
Charles Brown, the Chanute druggist, gave
the plaintiff Judgment for 5000
One day, in company with a number of
neighbors, Campbell went to Chanute and
while there purchased liquor from Brown.
Whether he asked for wood alcohol as
Brown claimed. or plain alcohol as others
claimed. is not certainly known. On the
bottle in which he got the goods was a
Campbell and his companions partook of
the liquor. When they reached home thew
were all i'll. The others came near diving
and Campbell did die. DR.. Reid held q
coroner's inquest and it was found that
ne came to his death from drinking wood
alcohol. a deadly poison. The others es-
capped death but were In bed for long
time
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.Way Down East"

The same idea that fmpels the city
man to yearn for a glimpse of the coun-
try occasionally Is doubtless the in
SEPARATION that induces the crowds to
still patronize way Down East
which comes to the Grand next Sunday
night.
That delightful old story Of the New
England farms, with its humble types
of plain people is again abroad appeal
ing to old friends and making new
ones. Managers Brady and Grisner are
still giving O splendid production, with
the farm scenes, the social gatherings,
the snow storm scene, and others being
emphasized by the best in modern
stagecraft.
This is the eleventh season Way
Down East. has been on tour, and 1t
is a remarkable tribute to its lasting
qualities, as well as intrinsic worth,
that this season the play has drawn as
many people as on any previous year.
ssIhe District Leader Again
Not much of crowd turned out last
night for the return engagement of
sThe District Leader at the Grand.
This was not as it should have been for
this musical show, as it is presented by
the company in whose hands it now is.
happens to be worth seeing frequently.
Miss Dovey's work last night increased
her popularity with Topekans- There's
no use talking but she is about asclever
q comedienne rs there = In the busi-
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upon the robes and the gowns of the
monarchs whose reign lasts less than
Sc hours.
During these So hours, the merry sub
jects of Rex and his queen give them
selves over to mirthful celebration. Fol-
lowing the naval pageant and parade
attendant upon the reception of Rex,
the parade and ball of Proteus are held
tonight. Tomorrow morning there is
the parade of Rex and tomorrow even
ing the parade and the ball of the
Mystic Krewe of Comus, and the ball
of Rex, which bring the carnival to q
close.
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a. q orug store, and was preparing to
drink in the privacy of his own anerto
ment- The police seized the beverage
70 De used as evidence against Wood
fowier and F. Ross, proprietors of the
hotel. who were arrested.