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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

st. Louis is now to have an expert
ence with the pyrotechnic methods OF
Walter Raleigh Vaughan, the hon
estest mayor Council Bluffs ever had
As Walter Raleigh is the nearest ap-
proach to Mayor Jim now in circula-
ton, St. Louis is likely to learn some
thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Deposits in the country's national
banks have increased $50 900, 600 in
the last two months, while loans and
discounts have beer increased by more
than $4,000, 900. No surer sign of
a resumption of normal business con-
ditions could be furnished.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The efforts which have been. made in
France to discourage and restrain the con-
sumption of absinthe have in Switzerland
reached the form of absolute prohibition OF
its manufacture or sale. Geneva is the only
canton in which the prohibitory legislation
has not been confirmed by the "referen-
DUN" In this legislation absinthe is not
regarded merely as an Objectionable intoxi-
cant, but frankly as a poison, which serves
no useful purpose whatever. but is in
every respect noxious-a fact which scarcely
admits OF two opinions. Its prohibition Is
accompanied by an effort to encourage a
return to the use Of the ordinary wines OF
the country, which the vile wormwood spirit
has supplanted to ar extent that has be-
come really alarming.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Mr.. Hartman is taking a very OPP
timistic view OF the commercial and
Industrial outlook. 1t is too bad that
more Of Mr.. Harriman's New York as
sociates cannot be induced to take a
trip through the west. It's a sure
cure for pessimism.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

whiskers and he used very good English,
and the butter and eggs didn't come from
the city, and we weren't overcharged the
tiniest bit" -Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Even though you are my brothers son,
l am obliged to discharge you. But l am
sorry for your mothers sake"
"Oh, that's all right, sir. Mother says
she don't see how I've put up with you
as long as L haye."-Judge.
rs Blngs in a wheat speculation now?'
NO; he has found something better"
what is it?'
He has a corn affair on foot. "--Baltl-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Colonel Moses C. Wetmore is afraid
the republicans will get their money
for the campaign from the corpora
lions. Colonel Nose never liked to
have anyone beat him to 1t in getting
money from the corporations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

An Increase In the assessment roll
of s62, 100000 means that the prop
erty of Nebraska has increased more
than $500, OOO, 900 in value. This is
a sufficient evidence of prosperity to
answer any possible calamity howl.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Secretary Junkin may be able to To-
cate 800 populists theoretically in
Douglas county, but the democrats
who sought for signers to the Neble
petition found great difficulty in secur-
ing the necessary twenty-five.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

oOnsisnee or a part OF a larger shipment
thus billed.
The third ground OF error lay in filming
the Standard on company OF Indiana, a
100000 corporation. Twenty-Five times the
amount Of its capitalization for the purpose
thereby Of reaching another corporation
which was not a defendant before the
court.
The case is of particular importance
In the effect It would have upon the
entire prosecution of v~iolators of the
antitrust laws, in case the decision of
the court of appeals is allowed to
stand. The first reason given for the
decision is the only one that goes into
the merits of the case, but the other
two reasons given would offer a loop
hole of escape for every defendant in
similar suits. On the first question,
there was some conflict of testimony
as to whether the officials of the
Standard knew they were paying but
6 cents OF oil shipments, while the
published tariff rate, and the rate ex-
acted from other shippers, was is
cents a hundred. IL is not like the
officials of the Standard to be unin-
formed on the matter of freight rates.
The knowledge, or lack of it, may
have some bearing on the size of the
penalty to be imposed, and to that ex-
tent may be subject for review and re-
vision by the higher courts, but the
| en- ~, onn-oN - .,fd 80 Nhn 2fhor AuyA
grounds offered by the court Of APP
peals as reasons for the reversal of
Judge Lands decision.
The action of Judge Lands in o
sidering each carload of oil as consti-
tuting a separate shipment, irrespec-
tive of whether each car was billed to
an individual or was part of a larger
shipment, is a matter of detail and a
matter of opinion. 1t served Judge
Lands as a basis for fixing the pun
ishment, just as the different counts in
an indictment form the basis upon
which a Judge fixes the sentence and
term of Imprisonment of a convicted
criminal. 1t has no direct bearing on
the merits of the case.
The third reason for reversal of the
findings of Judge Lands threatens
the effectiveness of the courts in
reaching all offenders against the anti
trust laws. The fine is reversed be-
cause, according to the court of APP
peals, it wal twenty-nine times as
great as the capital stock of the Stan
dard Oil company of Indiana, the
branch of the trust against which the
suit was brought. This is a mere tech
meal bubble, although it was the
phase of the case upon which Judge
Grosscup vented most of his rhetoric
and wrath against Judge lands No
thinking man contends that the Stan
dard Oil company of Indiana is not a
part Of the Standard Oil company of
New Jersey, the parent concern OF the
organization, which is incorporated at
500, 100000. and pays dividends OF
about 20 per cent per annum on that
amount. To sustain the contention of
the court of appeals would open the
way for all of the big corporations to
do their business through subsidiary
companies incorporated for a nominal
amount, and thus escape any
penalty for violations of the law. At
torney General Bonaparte' is acting
wisely in refusing to allow the judg-
ment of the court of appeals to go I'M
challenged.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15
PresIdent Roosevelt IA We

President Roosevelt Is very anxious
70 discover some plan of inducing the
farmer boys and girls to stay on the
.srm. II he can devise some way Of
inducing the. GIRLS to stay. he need not
worry about the boys
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

There are not enough silk stock
ings in the nation to elect Mr.. Taft"
says Alton B. Parker. The wearers
of stockings are not allowed to vote,
Mr.. Parker, except in a few western
states. It's the boys with the sox that
will elect Mr.. Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The Lincoln man who shot four
times at his wife and missed her and
once at himself and missed again
either lacks practice or determination,
He certainly deserves no medals.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The Atlanta Constitution is con-
Vineed that the democrats will carry
New York this year, New York dem
Ocrats are sorry they cannot share the
enthusiasm and hope of the Atlanta
saper.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Herman Rider says that so per
cent of the American people have Ger
man blood in their veins. Mr.. Rider
must have been making his observa-
aons in Milwaukee,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The Society for the Suppression of
Unnecessary Noises appears to have
overlooked a Boston man who is start
ing another fight against The sys-
tenn"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

II Is in perfect keeping with the po-
litieal situation that the democrats
should name a man named stringer
as the candidate for United States SEN
ator from Illinois,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

An Iowa man claims to have made
a careful study of al seven of the ma
tional political platforms. He should
have a Carnegie hero medal without
further argument.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Everything in this world is getting
better" says Rev. DIR. Aked, who evil
IDENTIFY hasn't been buying cantaloupcs
this summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The outlook is a little gloomy for
the political party that counted on
hard times to carry It into power. The
hard times refused to stay put.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

If Mr.. Bryan fails again to get his
diploma, he will probably insist on
taking a postgraduate course in the
school of politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

When Br'er Watterson's ground
swell meets Br'erN Berge's landslide
the b~ystanders had better hunt for
cnver H
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

John w. Gates has declined 10 be a
candidate for congress on the republi-
can ticket in Texas. John w. wants a
run for his money.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

An English physician asserts that
nightcsps will ure badness. And, of
course, eye-openers. are good for night
cans.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Mr., Bryan is said to be an expert
swimmer. He needs to be, as he is
in very deep water and a long way
from shore.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The contemplated suppression OF the
opium trade continues to be a matter of
grave financial concern to the Straits set
tlemeEt. Many OF the Europeans there re-
gard opium as a curse, but are yet opposed
to government Interference. Last year, out
of a total revenue Of $40, III, 26S. 1t was es-
timated that the opium farmer would have
to pay $4,224.OO For the current year. 1t is
estimated that he will pay $4,5O5, 600 out OF
So, 1876, S32, or nearly half Of the total revenue
OF the colony, the other large source OF
income being the spirits farm. which con-
tributes N.35O,OO0. 1t is not supposed that
the whole opium revenue will vanish at
once; but the closing OF the licensed houses
will affect the takings OF the opium farm,
and is likely to lead to the breaking Of ex-
listing contracts, without much hope Of re-
newal.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

An optimistic league is being formed
in New Jersey. 1t must be composed
Of non-residents.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

In another week or two the wind
tanners union will suspend the rule
against working overtime.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Kansas is getting on" says the
Kansas City Star. Yes, and the rest
OF the country is onto Kansas.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Scientists assert that flies are re-
sponsible for the spread Of typhoid.
Boil the flies.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Remember when Santos-Dumont was
looked upon as the king of the airship
clan?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15
arArrMnNr or rrRCuLATIoN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
George IA. Tzschuck. 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 July. 1905 wa as
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The report hat a balloon trust has
been formed appears to be groundless.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

But you must concede that women ar,
the intellectual equals of men," said tn,
suffragette.
Never" replied the man, firmly; never
until they have learned not to get off of
street car backwards" - Philadelphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Mr.. Kern hasn't heard about it yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

II hope you are not going to sulk in your
tent7"
mo sulking In "a tent for me. ] shall take
care to provide myself with a four-story
house and an income to run It before ] I'M
Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Miss Mayme ION vscation)-Oh. auntie,
it's such a luxury to have nothing to dc
but just Toll in a hammock with my pre-
cious Shelley or even the Vicar OF Wake
field!'
Elderly Relative-Child, IL / hear of any
more such scandalous doings ] shall write
TO Your mother.5Chloago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

His trip to Denver ~broadened him
greatly"
Yes, he got in the way of the steam
roller. Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15
SAID IN FUN.

~ never had any luck"
why, they say you were born with q
gold spoon In your mouth"
Yes, and II blamed near choked me To
death."-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
Rorart1y shouId have, Tho Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed ~ sften a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

I'VE were awfully disappointed In our
summer putting"
How was that?"
why, IL wasn't a bit as the comic sup
plements picture II. The farmer had no
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

The example of the United States in
sending a battlefield around the world in
spires the naval authorities of Germany
to a enterprise somewhat similar. 1t is
announced that sixteen b~attleships, three
armored cruisers, six cruisers, two tenders,
and several torpedo boats will make a long
practice cruise. The run will be made to
the Azores, to the Canaries and back to
Germany, a distance of 5000 miles. The
cruise is announced for the purpose OF
training the officers and men," Following
closely on the British nava review and the
American tour of the world the German
naval program shows how feverish is the
activity of world powers in keeping their
navies in prime condition for "a fight or
a f~rolic.'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

Mr.. Sidney Brooks has been telling the
English what he considers to be 'one of
the greatest Of the menace that confront
British rule In India" It is 1.-THE growing
tendency Of ill-advised and often Him
formed politicians and journalists in Eng
land to scatter sparks among the gun
powder with which India Is strewn." Mr..
Brooks names names. He chastises Mr..
H. NJ. Hyndman, Sir John Cotton and Mr..
w. 7. Stead. He holds the last-Damed
gentleman responsible for incalculable mis-
chief, and does him the honor to quote the
following tactful sentences from a recent
Stead screed' III the Indians really desire
to convince their rulers that they are In
earnest let them stick to the boycott. One
effective boycott carried out peacefully
but resolutely is far more embarrassing
than a dozen a-ssassinations
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15

A great lesson in temperance was
earl Of Bessborough, presiding at the an
nual meeting of a hotel company, made
the positive statement that the receipts
from the sales of wines and liquors in the
great chain of hotels owned by the corpora
ton has decreased so per cent within the
last three years. For this reason, divi-
dends are much reduced, because the prop
erty Is not producing the income for which
1t has become famous. This declaration
meeting broke up in order that its mem
bers might adjourn to a place at which
they could calm their anxiety. What they
imbibed for thai purpose is not stated in
the -cablegrams that bring the intelligence.
SSs
The latest Prussian income tax returns
show that there are about as many per-
sons subject to this tax as there are per-
sons regarded as too poor to pay the tax.
The latter class Includes 4s.7 per cent OF the
population. 1t is estimated by the London
Economist that nearly nine-tenths of those
that pay in Prussia would be exempt in
England. A mitigating circumstance is the
small amount of the tax collected. The
Prussian minimum of 1925 pays about sL5O.
Incomes from $500 to about 1915 pay from
$2.25 to A.W. From that point, however,
the rate of taxes increases rapidly. These
represent state taxes alone and do not in
clude the city taxes which collect fully as
much and sometimes a great deal more.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-15
OTHER LANDS THAN ouRs.

Tn whlrligig OF political events in
Turkey brings to the front as grand viEler
OF the reform administration Said Kutehuk
Pasha. "Kutchuk" Is Turkish for little
and as Little Said he has always been
Known. He was a s~tandpatter for the
divine rights Of the sultan over thirty
years ago, and applauded as an editor the
suspension OF the constitution Of 1876. He
grew wiser as he grew older. and became
SO fierce an opponent OF the absoluteism
following the R~usso-Turkish war that the
climate Of Constlntinople frequently
menaced his health. In and out of office
Little Said asssiled official grafters Of
high and low degree, and succeeded in driv-
ing several conspicuous robbers out Of
the country. An incident is related H.
Illustrating his directness as we'll as his
unique delicacy Of expression. To Hassan,
minister of marine, who had built costly
palaces with money intended for the navy,
Little Said remarked in the presence Of
the minister's; MY dear Hassan. you are
a thief and you know It." This is the
rugged man to whom the sultan has en-
trusted for the third time the highest
office in the land. He is sagacious, ener-
getic, and fearless, three vital qualities for
a pilot Of a peaceful revolution.
zee
American assistant builders Of the mod
ern British empire do not hide their enter
prise behind walls or high board fences.
They encourage publicity and satisfy curl
osity, reversing the British custom Of ex-
Guiding from building under construction
all persons but the workmen. The Ameri-
can builders of the new department store
in London invite the curious to come in
and view the work as 1t proceeds. A safe
platform, out of range of the derricks,
which swings tons of bricks and stone
about, has been prepared for the public,
and upon 1t thousands have watched the
progress Of the work of erecting a big
building on the new system Of steel frame
and white stone, The spectacle is not as
distressing to native pride as a bunch of
Olympian prize winners. The building will
stay.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-15
WOMAN Tells A
STRANGE STORY
ARRESTED FOR DRUNKENNESS,
SHE RELATES REMARKABLE
TALE OF THE BRITISH-BOER
WAR.

London, Feb. 15.- When arraign-
ed in the Bradford police court,
charged with drunkenness, Lily
White Rose, an American woman,
who says she was once the foremost
circus rider and crack shot with
Buffalo BilIs troupe, told story
that held the court sDellbound un-
I'll she had reached the last detail
She was the daughter Of an army
officer, she said, and ran away from
home while IN her teens. She Joined
Buffalo Bits show I'm Massachus tts
and became a crack shot and expert
rider under Colonel Codys tuition.
After leaving the show she married
an Austrian army officer and fol-
lowed him TO South Africa. In
some manner she became possessed
Of some British army secrets Of i'm
portance, and, to better her nnan-
cial condition, she sold the informa-
ton TO the Boer General De Wet
She had left her husband and en-
gagged herself TO The Boer army as a
dispatch runner. Attired in mans
uniform, she had many daring ad-
ventures and her riding was com
mented on by men in both armies.
Remorse for her treachery over
came her and She deserted the Beers.
Making her way 10 the British al
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-15
MISS SHONTS
NOW 4 DUCHESS

New York, Feb. 15.-Miss Theo-
dora Shonts. daughter Of Theodore
p. Shonts, head of the InterborOugh
Railroad company and former chief
OF the Panama canal commission.
became the bride of Due de Chaul-
ness at noon today, the ceremony
being performed at the Shonfs resi-
dence. Society turned out in mn
force TO witness the ce.emory and
numerous valuable presents were
showered upon the young couple. A
choral service by the boy choir and
malo quartet OF the St. Patrick :
cathedral arked the ceremon
American beauty roses, lilies Of The
valley, and southern smilax wer,A
the floral decorations Following the
ceremony a buffet luncheon was
served and Inc couple then !.st on
their honeymoon trip to Florida.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-15
RObT. ". GOTT
A MURDERER
INSANE ACT OF A MERCER
COUNTY CITIZEN ENDS THE
LIFE OF \ CINCINNATI PHI
SIClAN.

One OF the most shocking TRACE
dies we have had to record for many
months occurred last night at Gin
cinnati r. w. Gott. OF Princeton.
shot aal - .ntly killed. DIR. Leo
Danziger, 4 ] rominent young Ge =
man physician of that city, who was
waiting on the niece Of Gott. The
cause OF the tragedy is shrouded in
mystery, as the only witness to the
shooting was Miss Annie Bell Spang-
Ter, niece OF Gott, who is reported
to be in d dying condition. The
physician had been waiting on Miss
Spangler for several days and she
did not improve under his treat
ment. Gott, 1t is said. tried TO get
another physician TO take the case,
but he declined, and it ds thought
that quarrel resulted on the occa-
sion of the physicians visit over
this action on the part of Colt. Mrs.
Gott was not in the room, but she
heard loud and angry words be-
tween the men. followed by a shot.
Gott was Immediately taken into
custody, but was unable to give a
coherent account Of what had hap
pened and 1t ~ thought he was men
tally unbalanced when he did the
deed.
Mr. and Mrs. Got and their chill
dren and niece had gone to Cincin-
natl about three weeks ago. Mr..
Gott is son OF Capt. Andrew Gott.
a prominent farmer living two miles
west OF Princeton. His mother was
a Stafford, Of the Giles county fami-
ly OF that name, and both of them
are known and highly respected I'm
their community. In fact. the fam
lily Is one OF the most substantial
and respected in this section. Mr..
Gott married Miss Alice Carr. the
youngest daughter or Squire John
T. Carr, the pioneer justice of the
peace OF Bluefeld, and sister of
''''' iNpDNlb fppduBltTt OF InRleSi0e.
who left her infant daughter at her
death several years ago to the care
OF her mother. AT the death OF
Mrs. Carr the daughter was left TO
the care of Mr.. and Mrs. Gott. with
whom she has since made her home.
She is now about seventeen years
of age. The Associated Press dis
patch says that Gott tried to COM
NIT suicide in the Jail and had to
be removed to a padded cell.
Gott was sometimes addicted TO
drink, but has always borne an ex-
cellent reputation in othef respects.
and his friends VIII be 10th to be-
iieve him guilty OF wiRul murder.
He was quick tempered and ready
to resent an insult. but was not of
a quarrelsome disposition. The out
come Of his examination will he
awaited with much interest
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-15
GULF COAST SWEPT
BY DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO
RESCUE PARTIES FOLLOW CYCLONE WHICH PASS
SUFFER.

Tyler. Texas. Feb. 14.-Tyler was
swept by the most disastrous II ma
do in its history before daylight to-
day. Coming from the southeast. the
storm swept over the main residence
quarter of the city. leaving a trail
OF death and devastation.
The known dead in Tyler are G.,
a. Francis, agent of the Dallas
News. and his wife and baby. and a
negro, Nose Lee. so years of age.
Francis body was found hun
dred yards from his wrecked home.
The body of his child was found In
the street. Mrs Francis was I'm the
wreckage of the building
Six seriously injured persons are
reported. They are Irwin Franklin
and his wife and four children. One
Of the children may die. The Frank
Inns were caught in the wreckage
OF their home.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-15
P|TTSBURG
PREPARING
FOR FLOOD
RIVERS EXPECTED TO BE AT
FLOOD STAGE BY NIGHTFALL
RESIDENTS ALONG RIVER
FRONT MOVING TO POINTS OF
SAFETY.

Pittsburg, Feb. Pittsburg Is
preparing for one of the worst foods
I'm its history. Forecaster Pennywit
issued a warning today that the
Monongahela and Allegheny rivers
would reach thirty feet by tomorrow
morning. Both rivers are rising AZ
the rate OF 4 foot and one-third an
hour, and both have passed the nine
teen-foot mark, and twenty-five feet
is food stage. Merchants and resi-
dents along the river fronts are moy-
ing TO point OF safety. The great
est danger which is from ice, is ex-
pected late today, when the Ale
gheny river ice is Joined by a mass
Of ice which has gc%yed the Youghi-
oghony river and now entering the
Monongahela.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-15
ALL FLAGS OF
BATTLESHIPS ARE
At HALF MAST
SILENT TRIBUTE TO BE PAID TO
MEMORY OF THE 2O0 SAILORS
WHO LOST THfJR LIVES ON
THE BATTLEsHIP MAINE TEN
YEARS AGO.

Washington, Feb 15.-"R "Remem-
Der the Maine will be displayed az
a signal by Admiral Evans on board
the flagship Connecticut today as the
fleet sails up the western coast Of
South America, and flags on each
OF the battle5nips will be dropped to
half mast. An vessels in the Philip
pines on the Chinese coast. I'm Cen
tral American waters. at the various
navy yards OF the United States and
everywhere an American vessel lies
at anchor or sailing the seas a sim
liar silent tribute Will be paid to
the memory ,f the 2G6 sailors who
lost their lives in IN, fateful explo.
sion I'm Havana harbor ten years ago
today