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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
RILEY's FIRST HIT.
Wrote a Poem "by Poe" and Palmed
 It on the Public.

James Whitcomb Riley began his career In a newspaper office in An rhymes as advertising locals"--"d dog gerel' he called them. At the same time he wrote many rhymes with the serious intention of having them. if possible, recognized as poems. But he could not get them published. Even compositions whose worth he had tested-those that would please peo- pie when I'd stand up and read em to them would he returned prompt ly by every magazine to which he offered them for publication The Hoosier dialect was too low down" for the average magazine editor
 Finally in freak of hovish indig- nation, to prove that what editors really wanted was not originality. but imitation, he devised the scheme of writing poem in imitation of Poe and of palning it off on the public as a real poem of Poe's recently discov- cred The scheme was very skillfully planned and very deftly executed and successful beyond anything the clever 'deviser of it had ever dreamed From one end of the country to the other "Leonainie" was hailed as veritable find" a bit of genius most genuine ore. Riley had his revenge, He had some trouble. however, in proving that he was not an intentional foreer.
 He lost his newspaper position, but he immediately got another and bet ter one on the Indianapolis Journal Come and get pay for your work, '' said Judge Martindale. the editor. The turn in the tide had come.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
VANDERBILT WEDDING
Miss Gladys Becomes Member of For
 eign Aristocracy.

New York, Jan. 27.-Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, was married to Count Laszlo Szechenyi. a young Hungarian nobleman. in the Fifth avenue home of Mrs. Vanderbilt at noon today. The wedding was probably the most brilliant that has taken place in this city for a number of years.
 Although the number of guests was limited to about $50, mainly rela- tives and immediate friends of the two families, there were included Baron Hengelmuller Von Hengervar, the Austrian ambassador to the United States; James Bryce, the British am bassador and several of the promi nent members of New York society. The affair occurred without hitch of any kind, in accordance with the prearranged plans as published in the dispatch of yesterday.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
NEARING THE END.

Joe Lincoln. whose Cape Cod folks arc well-known Characters, r. -ently attended a lecture. When asked now he liked it. he resated this litle story
 A stranger enteTc,, church in tho ri'nnle of the sermon and seate'i h. n- self in the back Dew After 9 while he began to fidget Leaning over to the white-haired mn at his sid. e'1- dently an old member of the congr'.- gation. he whispered.
 How long has he been preac.''ns
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
VANDALS' DESIGNATION
St. Johns Church fin Bridgeport
 Robbed After Service.

Bridgeport, Jan. 27-vandals desc crated St. Johns church (Episcopalian) during last night and carried away a bronze cross weighing 250 pounds and valued at about $500. They also carried as far as the door a silver basin worth $500. and it looked as if they had in tended to return for it. The silver can- dlestocks from the altar were taken but these were found in the rear of the rector's home. The thieves, 1t is thought, intended to get the collection of yesterdays services which are usual ly left in receptacles on the altar but these collections were removed last night. The receptacle was forced open by the thieves.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
STOVE EXPLOSION FATAL
Coal Pickings from Railroad Tracks
 May Have Contained Torpedo.

Ansonia Jan. 27.-Sigmund Posaka- witz. the four-year- old son of Benedict Posakawitz, was instantly killed by the explosion of the kitchen stove at the Posakawitz home tonight It is said that Mrs. Posakawitz picked a quan- tity of coal up along the railroad tracks this afternoon, and that some of this was put on the stove tonight. While Mrs. Pozakawitz was outside the house the explosion occurred, taking off the whole of the kitchen stoves front. One of the pieces of iron struck the little fellow in the head. and other pieces pierced the walls of the room to the clapboards. The theory Is that a rail- road torpedo was in the coal
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
FnNERA1 oF rINGERLE,

The funeral services of Charles gerle, the Hamden farmer who com ted suicide Saturday fmorning about to face a criminal charge a gs him, took place at the undertak rooms of Stahl & Sons last might. body will be taken to Fresh Pont L, this morning, where it will be mated
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
TO MERnEN f75 STRONG.

So great was the enthusiasm aroused for pr Granville while he was here as the leader in the Orange street district of the Chapman evan gelistic campaign that arrangements are under way for fully 175 of the people who heard him in that district to go up to Meriden on Friday night to hear him speak In the evangelistic campaign there.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
JURORS TALKING EXPENSIVE.

Bridgeport, Jan. 27.--Charles Johnson of Sherman, the juror in the Starr Housemann divorce case, who was fin ed for contempt of court for talking about the case, appeared at the office of the clerk of the superior court to. day and paid his fine of sl00 He had s22 costs. lost his mileage and jury fees and In addition has had the expense of counsel
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
MRS. EDDY APPEARS
Head of Christian Science Takes Her
 Customary Drive.

Boston. Jan. 27.-Mrs Mary Baker q Eddy, head of the Christian Science church, who on yesterday transferred her residence from Concord, N. H. to an estate in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton took a drive of about an hours duration this afternoon in a closed carriage. It has been her GUS tom to take daily drives during her residence of many years in Concord At her new home no information was giv- en out to-day save that the methods in vogue at her Concord home would be continued with little change at Chest nut Hill
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
GOVERNOR AT TWISTED
Addresses Business Men on the State
 of Connecticut.

WinsteJ. Jan 27-The second annu- al banquet of the Winsted Business Mems association was held tonight at the Hotel Winchester with about 125 present. Among those who spoke were Governor Woodruff, on The State Of Connecticut;" Rev. +. W. Snow, the new pastor of the Second Congrega-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
HEPTAS0PHS' OFFICERS
Offices of President, Secretary and
 Treasurer Come Here.

Norwich, Jan. 27.-7At the annual meeting of the Past Archons associa- tion of District, No 91, Heptasophs held here this afternoon with an at tendance of 16, the officers were re elected as follows:
 President, Charles Pterson of Yale conclave, New Haven. vice president, Henry l.. Bailey, Groton concfave. Gro ton, secretary, c. W. Porter New H.. ven conclave; treasurer, James F Good l. win Whitney conclave, New Haven
 A banquet followed the meeting. In the evening the past archons team in. stalled the officers of Norwich conclsve. No. 424. -
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
FRANKLIN B. LORD DEAD.

New York, Jan. 27-Franklin B Lord. senior member of the law firm of Lord. Day and Lord. who brought an unsuccessful suit as stockholder against the Equitable Life Assurance society of New York to prevent its transformation into a mutual company. died al his home in Park avenue to- day after 6 brief illness.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
SIX DAY WALKING MATCH ON.

Cleveland, O.. Jan. 27.-At 10 o'clock tonight the scores of the five leaders In the six-day go-as-you please walk ing match, which began at i o'clock this morning were: Kluberlanz. 105 miles; Shelton. l01.12: Dineen. 95.S; Prouty, 915; Barnes SSH. Nineteen men started in the 142 hour contest.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
FATHER BREEN CRITICISED.

Rome, Jan. 27.-The explanation made by Father A. F. Breen. of Ro- chester. in the American press with re- gard to his attitude towards the candi- dature of Rev. E. J. Hanna for the office of coadiutor archbishop of San Francis co has not been received with favor at the propaganda and the vatican.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
DEMOCRATIC WARDEN WINS.

Jewett City Jan. 27-The democrats were victorious in the borough election here today when Ira E Lewis being electd warden over his republican op- ponent, William T. Crumb by 1s7 to 164 votes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
old Chronic Sores Cured by "THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON" Druggists refund money If DR. POR- TIERS ,.NTISEPTIC HEALING OIL fails, 25c
DESTROYING .pERILs OF SEA.

Newport R. |. Jan. 27--The cruiser Des Moines arrived here to day. She has been destroying derelicts along tho New England coast
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
0UIDA'S ONLY M0URMERS
Faithful Dogs Alone Follow Novelist's Body to Grave.

Florence, Jan. 27.--The funeral Of "Ouida'' to-day was most pitiful epi- logue to her pitiful end. She died amid squalor and poverty and her body was followed to the grave only by dozen dogs she had starved herself to feed, and her faithful maid, to whom she left her last manuscripts. The body was buried in the English ceme- .tery at Bagni di Lucca and the spot is marked only by a wooden cross.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE. From October to May, Colds are the most frequent cause of Headache. LAX ATIVE PROMO QUININE removes cause. E. W. Grove on box 25c. uShers
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28

The anniversary committee of the St Aloysius T. A. and B. society will meet this evening at St. Aloysius' hall at S o'clock.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28

l'Mrty or forty years, think" the old man answered. T don't know ex- actly." I'll stay then" decided the strang- ger. He must be nearly done. ."--Ev- erybody's Magazine.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
 PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind or Protruding Piles in to l4 days or money refunded. soc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28

tional church. on Hot and Cold X Senatr Stiles Judson of Stratford The Windy Side of the Law"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28

The funeral of Patrick Ryan, who died Saturday, will be held this morning from his late home on Min eva street at s:30 o'clock and from St. Mary's church at o'clock. In torment will take place in Mt St Peters cemetery. Undertaken J. P. Colwell has charge of the funeral ar engagements.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
THE LAND OF EQUAL RIGHTS"

spoke on them with the quotations used was as follows:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
ADELPHIS MEET
 AT BIG BANQUET

Continued from First Page.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
DERBY.
Special JournaI-Courier New. service)

Special Journol-Courier News Service)
 The Hotchkiss Hose company has completed arrangements for the hold ing of its annual concert and ball, which is to be held this year. in St. Mary's hall Friday evening. The com mittee in charge expects to make the event a financial as well as a social success, and for this reason has work ed hard for the past month. Many out-of-town companies are expected to be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
ENeINEMEN GO TO MANAWA
Conventioners at Picnic Hear Al
dresses from RObeF Cowel and
Congressman Hitchcock.

As a conclusion 70 the three days dis
trict meeting in Omaha the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
went TO Lake ManawaR Thursday for a
picnic. The day was ideal for boating and
a plunge in the placid waters and the
delegates and their friends enjoyed the
fun to the fullest extent. The formal part
of the program closed Wednesday after
noon at Baright hall with an executive
session at which Past Grand Master Kelly
OF Connecticut gave a short, but impressive
explanation Of the work. which was being
done in other parts of the country,
Robert Cowell was the first speaker at
Lake Manawa and he used as his theme
the Dignity of Labor" He explained
what organization had been able to do for
tile laboring men and the value of union
lem.
There is a growing disposition on the
part Of all to arbitrate their difficulties"
said Mr.. Cowell, land It is most gratifying
to all people to see this sane and sensible
view taken. In these days when legis-
latures and possibly courts are running
legislation mad it behooves the laboring
man to stand with his employer. LaborinS
men should show care in the selection or
their leaders and see TO it that they get
men Of character, courage, caution and
capabilities. These qualities are also es-
sential for the rank and file, especially in
your vocation more than almost any other.
The columns OF the press have for years
been filled with the records OF your deedi
Of heroism."
THE Brotherhood Of Man was the topic
on which Congressman Hitchcock spoke.
Glass interests should not separate man.
kind for those who are useful in society all
have a common interest said Mr.. Hitch
cock. only the predatory class hangs
aloof to itself. II has been my observa-
ton that every man who produces, only
wants mis- fair share whereas the predatory
class wants something to which II is not
entitled. The world is divided into those
engaged in competitive occupations and
those socially favored by law or by viola
ton OF law who are rot compelled to enter
into healthy competition for what they
receive Of this worlds goods. The signs
Of the times are changing and the idea of
the brotherhood OF man is advancing, not
only at home but on foreign fields and
the prevailing opinion is that every man. ia
entitled to a fair wage that he may live
and erjoy happiness on this mundane
sphere"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
HEIRS OF COUNT CALLED UP
Wanted by County Board TO Show
Where Their Legacies Went.
DO NOT SHOW UP FOR TAXES
Benenciaries OF CreiHhton Estate
VIII Be Asked 10 Tell the
Equalization Board About
the Matter.

In an effort to find out what has be-
come Of the Sl.85O,C0o assessed against
Count Creighton in his lifetime the County
Board OF Equalization has ordered all the
individual beneficiaries OF the Creighton
estate to appear before the board and eK-
plain what they did with their requests.
The schedules Of these beneficiaries failed
to show the expected Increase In stocks
and bonds of which the estate was largely
made up and 1t appeared from the re-
turns that the estate had disappeared en-
tirely from the bulk OF taxable property.
Frank A. Furay, representing his mother,
Mrs. Catherine NJ. Furay, and Mrs. Ellen
Cannon appeared before the board and
consented 10 the increase Of the two
schedules. $1,000 each. to include stocks and
bonds which he said had been omitted be-
cause he did not understand they we're to
be included. Some OF them he asserted
were practically without value, The board
accepted the offer, which was based on
the appraised value OF the property when
the estate was settled He said in both
cases the greater part of the requests had
gone TO pay debts and some OF it had been
invested in local corporations.
1t was stated TO the board that John A.
McShane received practically nothing from
the estate, as his Indebtedness to Count
Creighton more than covered the
value of his inheritance. Other beneficiAr-
les will be called berore the board and
asked for explanations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
COLONEL WELSH SURRENDERS
weather FOrecaster Admits the Mis-
SQUIRT River HAS % On Him,
as IL stiII Rises.

The Missouri river still maintains its err
ratio attitude about Omaha and Thursday
morning Il showed a stage OF l9,l feet, or
a rise of one-tenth OF a foot at Omaha
alnce wednesday morning. A fall Of half
a foot is reported from Sioux City and a
rss OF two-tenths Of a foot at Blair bridge,
Colonel Welsh Of the weather bureau
said:
..The cause Of the rise here at Omaha Is
un~explainable and is beyond me. No rains
have been reported up the valley whatever
that would give cause for this neculiar rise
between Blair and Omaha. l e., not know
how To account for II. particul .rly with a
falling river at Sioux City and the insig-
nificant rise at Blair bridge. l am Of the
opinion that the river will begin falling to-
day. In fact. / cannot see where any fur
Their rise Is 10 come from"
The conditions up al Florence and Cut
OFF lakes are practically the same as a few
days ago. and the river is rer trted at a
stand at both OF these points. No appre-
tensions are felt at those points that the
small rise OF Thursday morning will cut
any figure. Up al the government revet-
ment works on the Iowa side several miles
above Omaha II is reported that the river
Is falling.
The river gauge is located at tie Douglas
street bridge and the popularity OF the
later rise is That 1t is only indicated at the
bridse. A falling river is reported at all
POINTS south Of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
DIPLOMAT SILENT AS CLAM
Captain Lars Anderson Goes "a
Alaska, but He VIII Not
Talk.

Captain Larz Anderson. diplomat, was in
Omaha Thursday waiting for the afternoon
Union Pacific train TO onvey him to Port
and. While Mr.. Anderson refused to be
interviewed or to tell Of his mission, it
was learned that he was enroute to Alaska.
Mr.. Anderson is a son OF the late Nicholas
Longworth Anderson OF Cincinnati and was
born in Paris August is, 1856. He lived in
Washington in boyhood and graduated at
Harvard in 1888, He then spent two years
in travel around the world and was secrL
tary OF the United States legation and en-
bassy at London 1ssl-9s. He was first sec
rotary Of the United States embassy at
Rome lsse-97 and captain and assistant ad-
jutant general United States volunteers
during the war with Spain In 1SoS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
CHANGES IN THE PoSToFFlcE
EnIaFEed Quarters I'm Some Depart
mentS Demanded ny Increase
of Huafnesa.

With the rapid increase in the work OF
the Omaha Postofrce and particularly with
the money order business. IL has become
necessary 20 provide eularged quarters for
the accommodation OF hat department.
Custodian BaTrows. Postmaster Thomas
and Assistant Pes astsr Woodland, have
been In confeTenc over the matter and
have about @ched the conclusion 20 pro-
vide for ~ e~r'arraent by removing this
stamp room 0,e. b the northwest corner
OF the 4 % in the large room TOW
used a. the sStng ro-m for the carriers
This rcom Il e. light and airy, and
would be pie for the stamp department
which . al present N eramped. dark and
quarters. This new room could
be adapted for It's new purpose with a few
slight altesations and the stamp room
viii be refitted as IN addition 10 the
money order department which Immediately
adtons a. ard thus give the necessary
additional room 50 badly needed.
The eonvsniencs OF a larger stamp room
Su be srsatly appreciated BY the patrons
% the ofncs particularly during holiday
times shea there Is sue a crush and
Tash fos stamps
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
EMIsSARY OF SWEDEN HERE
Representative of Government Comes
to Omaha to study Luth-
cram Church.

As special emissaTy from the government
Of Sweden to investigate and report on the
condition Of the Lutheran church in Amer
lea. Rev. c. A. Lyssnder OF Malmo. Sweden,
will be the guest Of Omaha Lutnerans Fri
day. Friday evening he will deliver an ad-
dress at Emmanuel Lutheran church to the
Swedes OF Omaha.
1t is the custom of the Swedish govern
ment 20 send representatives to the various
nations to study the methods and condi-
lions Of the Lutheran church and TO make
a report for the benefit OF the state church
Of Sweden. This is the first time such an
emissary has been sent TO America and his
visit has created considerable interest
among the members OF the church. He is
pastor Of a church in Malmo, Sweden.
While in Omaha he will be the guest OF
Rev. Adolf Hut Of Emmanuel church.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
STOVE FACTORY MAN IN CITY
L.. Howard Of Comes 20 Dis
cuss Plans for Plant at
Ralston.

L. Howard. PRESIDENT OF the Howard
stove company Of Savannah, Mo-, which
company removes to Omaha after the cree
ton Of factory buildings at Ralston. ar
rived in Omaha Thursday morning and
spent the day in consultation with Sinner
& Chase, agent Of the Ralston Townsite
company, talking over plans for the erec-
ton Of the new plant.
we do not desire to put our goods on
the local market before we have given
a fair demonstration of the excellence of
our stoves" said Mr.. Howard For six
months we have had a demonstrated
through the west and he has just arrived
in the city for the purpose OF giving dem
onstrations OF our stove. The demonstra-
tions will be given at 1905 Farnam street,
starting Friday morning. Further demon
STATIONS of the stoves will be given at
the sale at Ralston July T.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26
ORDINANCES FOR POLITICS
Sign Law VIII Receive No More At
tentiOn in the Police
Court

No more complaints against violators OF
the sign ordinance passed last summer will
be handled by City Prosecutor Daniels or
Police Judge Crawford and cases now
pending in police court will be dismissed
when called.
This action was decided upon by the
two officials Thursday morning in the case
OF a merchant on North Sixteenth street.
against whom a complaint had been filed
and who had secured a permit from the
mayor and building inspector allowing his
sign to remain. Permits are granted In at
least one case out of every three and when
the permit was presented Thursday morn
ing both Crawford and Daniels were con-
siderably incensed.
IF they intend to pass ordinances for
political capital" said Judge Crawford,
they will not secure the cooperation of
this court"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-26

nav they hailed from New YORK. ard when
aNNea their destination and purpose OF
lAN'hng by Judge Crawford they asserted
'n't ihey we're on their way 60 san Fran
u.s." 70 work 10 the harvest fields. Their
lAn'fAhc' ~ the location ~ the countrv's
go harvest fields appealed 20 the Judge
ah' ihey we're released with an adrnon.-
Won 70 hurry on their way.
hotion 20 Direct Verdict ovsrruied-rhe
piaintiffs. the Omaha water company 4,
'he hydrant rental eases gains the city
OF Ornaha, rested their case wednesday
evening and the defendants. the CITY Of
Omsha' made a motion that the court
direct the jury 10 bring IN a verdict for
the city. Judge T. G. Munger. before
whom tho case is being tried took the
matter under advisement. and Thursday
morning overruied the motion, and the case
has proceeded to trial. with the prospect
OF IT, continuing until Saturday.
New Copper Roof wanted-The matter
or a now copper roof on the deck house
over the work room OF the postoffice has
been taken up with the department BY
Custodian Bsrrows. The roof leaked badly
during the recent rains and there has been
considerable curiosity as to the cause. Elk
pcrts have decided that the heavy copper
sheets' AnA Inches. buckled during the
hot weather and cracked. thu letting the
water drain through during the rains.
Chief Engineer Bridges has had the old
boiler and engine rooms formerly utilized
Tor operating the ventilating fans trans
posed into a mod work room and chief
engineers room. The old boiler and engine
have been removed and the rooms repainted
and fitted for work room and office pur-
poses.
Sues Because Of Typhoid Fsver-The in
ternals ~ a Wyoming grading camp were
exposed TO public view in The trial Of the
suit Of Austin Braun against the Union
Pacific before Judge Troup Thursday.
Braun Is a young civil engineer and he
enlisted with the Union Pacific as All
aNeman. He say he contracted typhoid
fever at the construction camp and sues
the road for 5000 damages. Braun de-
clared the grub tent was without screens
and the flies swarmed over the table that
the food was not cleanly or well cooked
and that the water was hauled in wagons
from an adjoining river in large tanks
The railroad asserts he boarded with q
subcontrsctor and that il had nothing &c
do with what he had TO eat. Besides 4
says no other cases OF typhoid were re.
ported so It could not have been the board.
ing department that was to blame.