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siege.
One of the things the curator shows is
a matchbox of the fifteen century. In
this piece the pulling Of the trigger drags
the match piece backward over the vent
and holds It there. There is also a beauti-
full old-fashioned blunderbuss, that must
have been used as a wall piece, for It is
too heavy for airy ordinary mortal to carry
around. This is mounted In brass and is
the beauty Of the collection. Not 80 very
far from this Is a battery gun used in the
closing days in the civil war. 1t has
twenty-five brightly polished barrels, that
ingeniously spread with a lever to cover
a wide zone. The callber is approximately
80 and the gun was evidently loaded with
detached ammunition. After the ball and
cartridges had been inserted at the breech,
a sort of train must nave been laid in a
groove behind the barrels. A projecting
shoulder was apparently all the protection
the gunner had, and he must have been in
mortal danger all Of the time.
The Roberts repeating gun, which stands
near. is quite an affair and must have done
considerable execution. The cartridges are
made strong enough TO Withstand the full
power Of the charge, and are OF heavy
turned metal, with nipples for the caps.
They are fed into a hopper over the breeoh,
and run down upon a revolving cylinder.
On the outside OF the latter are semleircu-
lar spaces, into which the cartridges run
AS the cylinder revolves. after the fashion
Of a revolver, the charges are held in
place by the surrounding chamber and come
out in an opening at the bottom. The
tag on this weapon says II was used at
Petersburg.
The types of bayonets are not the least
interesting part Of the collection, and they
are OF all kinds, from the old-fashiored
straight, three-edged affair OF the flint
lock musket, to the long knife blade OF the
latest type OF Springfield. Some OF them
are patterned after a hunting knife. and
would make dandy implements for a sports
man. There are others Of the old trowel
variety, and stIll others, very rare. Of the
spatulate shape that is priced by all col
lectors. One department is devoted TO
Chinese firearms, and considering time,
place ard circumstances, this Is the most
notable OF all. The two and three-man
guns are there. or the gngals. as they are
called Some OF them are nine feet long.
Many Of them are matchlocks, but there
are Mausers and Winchester b~olt-actlon
guns made on a gigantic scale. with a
bore big enough To put your fist in, they
have all the outward mechanism OF the
American g~un-bolt. firing pin and breech
action.
They were brought over after the Boxer
outbreak. and show how the Chinese tried
to graft modern methods into the time
honored two-man gun. One OF the ginRals
has the screw principle applied to the
breech. Among the Burnsldcs. Martini
HanwHra EnnnnaWa ana al .aaa- a - !
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breech loading flintlock of 1882. The load
Ing chamber Of this gun turns up for the
cartridge, and slides back into place The
hammer and flint appear TO be poised over
the top of the barrel, which must hAve
made 1t hard to sight. Its caliber Is 6S5,
and II, OF course, used paper cartridges.
There are cases ard cases of Krass. and
springfields Of different models, some OF
them after special patterns, and one sport
ing model Springfield would make a col
lector envious. The regular sporting type
has been followed, but the stock Is a
beauty and its grain Is something choice to
look at.-Hartford Courant.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-20
QUEER MUSEUM OF WEAPONS
Remarkable Collection from All Parts
of the World at Springfield
Arsenal.

A remarkable collection Of weapons
stored in the government arsenal at
Springfield, Mass, has been arranged in
respectable shape, and Is one OF the most
interesting in this country. Certainly there
are few in the country more complete and
that can offer more types OF arms or
show as completely the evolution Of the
modern repeating rifle. To be sure, the
work has only been half done as yet, but
the change under the efficient manager,
appointed under the new regime, has been
remarkable, and the big room In the upper
story of the executive building fairly
bristles with shining bayonets and sabers
ana the polished barrels of muskets and
rifles Of different ~vintages. Some red ape
is encountered before one can see the col
lection. for the museum will not be open
to the public for a number Of weeks, al
though the commandment is courtesy Itself
to chance visitors, and especially those
from out Of the state. TIL presentation
Of ones card and a clear statement Of your
wish is essential.
The first thing that attracts attention
is the n~eatness. There isn't a speck OF
dust or a flake Of rust on the hundreds of
rifle barrels that CLEAN in long rows down
the room. The stray bits Of armor picked
w IA mas VI ~R-Hf "'NA AS%6 0EANN4
and indescribable two-edged swords. shine
as If they had just arrived from Spot
Town. Near the door is a notable array
Of cutlery, just as 1t was used by the
forefathers OF the colony OF Connecticut
In King Philips war. and near them a
Puritan relic OF another vintase-none
other than g pike used in John Browns
raid at Harper's Ferry.
On a little stand at the end Of this
table is the long Cecil, in miniature. that
kept the Beers out OF Kimberley in the
South African campaign. This beautiful
toy, complete in every detail. was turned
out by the Pratt & Whitney company, Of
this city. after government drawings. The
gun was designed by Labram. an AmsTi-
can. who had worked in the shops in
this country that did the government work,
and he made It from heavy shafting. La
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Railway Note. ana Personals.

w. II. Murray, assistant general pas
senger agent OF the Union Pacific. has gone
TO st, Louis for a few days.
c. II. Spears. general passenger agent M
the Colorado Midland, was in Omaha Satur-
day.
4 handsome gold watch and chain was
given to Joshua q. Lowe by his associate
at the Union Pacific on the eve of his a.
parture for ST. Louis, where he becomes
general agent of the Union Pacific. Just
general freight office. with the %officiais
OF the traffic department, gathered around
Mr.. loves desk. while ]. A. Munroe
ton speech and gave Mr.. Lowe the watch
and chain.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-20
WHEN DUTCH MEAN BUSINESS
Hollands History Teens with stir
ring Deed iA War and
Peace.

The Dutch have fought for what they
own, and they have been among the great
est fighters that the world has ever seen.
WheE their prowcss in the past is con-
sidered, IL seems like a humane duty to
drop a word Of warning upon the belliger-
ent intelligence OF Castro. lest by some
strange resurrection. the spirit should re-
appear that once made the greatest armies
and navies OF Europe tremble.
For 1000 years the Dutch fought the sea
waves and the river floods, and they dyked
their land which Ia lower than the ocean.
During all this time they we're fighting the
hardly less persistent and pitiless enemies
that assailed them. And yet the whole king
dom Of the Netherlands with its eleven
large provinces, which is more than a third
as large again as the original Dutch United
States OF the sixteenth century, is less than
half the size of South Carolina.
These Dutch, in some respects, we're the
strangest people that Europe ever knew.
for while displaying a most astonishing
capacity for war on land and sea, they were
converting a mudhole into a garden. and
their inventions OF useful means to health
and abundant living. from the pillow in its
modern form to the thimble, were land
marks In the history Of European civilian
ton.
The Dutch developed their Extraordinary
capacity as fighters in their prolonged re-
sistance TO the Spanish tyranny which In
extent and ferocity 10 almost unparalleled In
history. This resistance was the more re-
markable and the success that finally
crowned It the more astonishing when we
consider the resources OF Spain. then the
first power in the world,
This was in the latter half OF the six
teentn century, and by the beginning OF the
seventeenth century the Dutch had created
a fleet that made them the first naval
power Of the world. and with which their
hardy and daring seamen swept the most
distant seas Of Spanish commerce.
There was a long truce with spain and
then a renewal Of the war, when the
Netherlands attacked the Spanish posses
sions in the East Indies and laid the foun-
dations OF the Dutch empire IN taat part
Of the world Boston Globe.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-20
SCHOOL BOYS IN DEBATE
National Politics the Issue, and SUBJ
ject Is Handled with Excep-
tiOnal Skill.

With all the vim and excitement of a real
political meeting, a debate on the relative
merits of the republican and democratic
political parties was held between members
of the high school senior class at the high
school reception given by the boys of the
Young Mems Christian association Friday
evening at the association bdildlng.
According to the three judges, the team
which argued for the republican party ac-
quilted Itself with the greater honors. Fred
Carlson and Harry Drucker were the sue
cessful disputants, their opponents being
WIN Ross and Howard Roe.
On the affirmative Of the question, RE
solved, That Intelligent Voters Should Cast
Their Ballots for the Republican ticket
Bryan's political record was reviewed and
the nrgumen made that Taft was the bet
ter of the two to succeed to the White
House. The team for the negative dis
cussed banks, railways, the tariff and the
democratic platform.
Throughout the debate the large assem-
blage Of high school boys was much inter
ested with the skilled argument and ap-
parent ease of the young debaters, who
demonstrated themselves to be far better
posted on national issues than the average
voter.
D0toie Ie ueoate Frot. h. L, Graft of
the nigh school spoke briefly, commencing
the Young Mems Christian association on
Its membership and work, and expressing
satisfaction at the interest taken in de-
batting by the boys OF the city.
Boys Secretary L. f. Denison also made
a short address. 1t happened that Mr..
Denison was the man who helped the young
to secure their proficiency in their
first forsenic contests. he having been in
structor of debating at the high school
last year.
Before the political and cam
excitement that came as a climax OF
the evenings entertainment and reception
the visitors and guests were shown about
the building and spent an enjoyable time
games or reading in the boys rooms
on the second floor.
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teen and a half hours work. he said.
and " there IL any delay in the distribu-
ton must stay in their cars until il Is
completed, no matter how late Il is
The whole burden Of the argument Of
the mail clerk speakers went 10 show
that these men are overworked: that thew
give more time and better service for
less pay than any department OF the rov-
eminent service and ought 10 have more
wages
In a we'll received reminiscence Judge Lee
S. Bstelle told of the improvements that
have been Instituted in the railway mail
service since he was an empIoye and he
heartily approved the movement to secure
better compensation for the clerks.
Approves Request Of Men.
Because Of the l~steness OF the hour A.
W. Jefferis. the next speaker introduced
by the POSTMASTER. refrained from anv
lengthy address. In answer to a sally by
Judge Mcpherson, Mr.. Jefferis stated that
the cause Of the mail clerks was a praise
worthy one and that congressional legisia-
uoh' to be effected by d change in the
personnel of the members, was about due.
comparing the salaries Of rural carriers
with these received by The railway mail
clerks. Mr.. Jcfferis said that the small
nv q wa btlWttn llem WAS
not a sufficient additional margin to enable
the railway clerks to live as comfortable
at home as they deserve, for. he said. they
had TO spend much of their income on
their travelling expenses and were there
fore unable to maintain a home as the
An erican- home, which he characterized as
the nations greatest institution, should be
kept.
Following Mr.. J%efferis, F. L. Keller. chief
clerk of the Omaha office, spoke briefly
on the personal qualities Of the men ana
the advantages offered the clerks by mem-
bership IN the Railway Mail Clerks associ-
aten. The possibility of Omaha being
chcsen as the division point for the pro-
posed new division was also mentioned.
state Senator Z. J. Saunders Of Pottewst-
tannie county, Iowa, told q number of clever
stories and raid that the Iowa and Ne
btsska members OF congress should be
lined up to promote the passage Of a meas
ure raising the pay Of railway mail clerks.
Guests of the Mail Men.
Ihls list Includes the invited guests from
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us. DISPENSATORY
Describes the Principal ingredients
Contained In Pe-ru.na-


Contained In Pe-ru.na.
Are we claiming too much for Peruna
when we claim it to be an effective
remedy for chronic catarrh7 Have we
abundant proofthat Peruna is in real
ity such q catarrh remedy7 Let us soc
what the United States Dispensatory
says Of the principal ingredients Of
Peruna.
Take, for instance, the ingredient
hydrastis canadensis, OF golden seal.
The United States Dispensatory says
ofthis herbal remedy, that il is largely
Employed in the treatment ofdepraved
mucous membranes, chronic rhinitis
nasal catarrh), atomic dyspepsia tca-
tarrh of the stomaoh), chronic intesti-
nal catarrh, catarrhal jaundice Tea
tarrh of the liver, and in diseased
mucous membranes of tho pelvic
organs. It is also recommended for
the treatment Of various forms of dis
eases peculiar to women.
Another ingredient of Peruna, cory
dahs formosa, is classed in the United
States D~ispensatory as a tonic. So also
is cubebs classed as stomachic and as
a tonic for the mucous membranes.
Cedrcn seeds is another ingredient of
Peruna, an excellent drug that has
been very largely overlooked by the
medical profession for the past ffty
years. The seeds are to be found in
very few drug stores. The United
States D~ispensatory tays of the action
of cedron that it is used as a bitter
tonic and in the treatment of dysen-
terry, and in intermittent diseases as a
substitute for quinine.
Oil Of copaiba, another ingredient
Of Peruna, is classed by the United
States Dispensatory as a mild stimu-
liant and diuretio. Itaots on the stom-
ach and intestinal tract. 1t acts as a
stimulant on tho genito-urinary mem
branes. Useful in chronic oystitis,
chronic dysentery and diarrhea, and
some chronic diseases of the liver and
kidneys.
Send to us for a free book of testi-
monials Of what tho people think Of
Peruna as a oatarrh remedy. The best
evidence is the testimony of those who
have tried it.
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cept the specially trained mind and acts
TO some extent as a duller of appetite, just
as does an overladen plate for people at all
to impression.
Moreover. the attempt at endless variety
on a bill of fare produces in time, and a
short time at that, the effect Of a deadly
monotony, for there can be no change
where everything is obtainable at every
meal. The sweet surprise of a more re-
stricted board are all lacking. Cooking
and service are what count, and where they
are supplied the wicked wastes OF an in
bill of fare can be avoided with
out awakening a single complaint from
any reasonable being.-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-20
WAREHOUSE MEN FORM CLUB
Men Present from IA Number of Cities
I'm the Middle Western
states.

A new commercial organization, to be
known as the Central Warehousemen's
club. was the result OF a meeting held at
the Rome hotel Friday, attended by rep
resentatives from warehouse firms in Ne
braska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Min.
nesota. The purpose OF the new club is TO
meet and discuss the problems Of the ware
house business and to maintain an organ
lied effort in the interest OF the men en-
gagged in II, \ yearly convention will be
held, beginning next year az st. joseph.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected
as follows: President, w. A.. Brown II
Joseph; vice president. Arthur J. CooIav
Omaha; secretary. ]. X. Vaughn. Water
loo; treasurer, J, L. Mitchell. Cedar Ran
ids. The executive committee is TO consist
Of c. c. stetson Of ST. Paul. J. ID. Newly
Of Kansas City and J. A. Hosmer of Des
Moines.
Various committee to investigate condI-
tions In different phases of the business
were appointed. as follows:
General Merchandise sturage-W /
Kinds, Des Moines; G. NJ. Guthrie. 81. IL
seph; Charles II. Grafton, Omaha.
Household GoOds-D. A. Moor. Eansas
city; John Bekin, Omaha; w. A. Gordon,
Cold storageIp F Anderson and G. w.
LeklsiaAon-N w. N. BuShman, Omaha. J.
d. Neby, Kansas city; A. j.. Cooler,
Omaha.
Lsbor-saviug Deviees-walter Jardine
Omaha; c. c stetson, st. Paul; J. L. Van
Burgh. Omaha.
implements. A. Hosmer. Dies Moines.
j.. L. Bodies, Kansas City; q. II lessen
hoff. Lincoln.
Railroads-W. Z. Kinds, Des Moines.
Waterloo.
Buildings. L. Bolles. Kansas city: A
:: Garter. Lincolni J. Z. Prescott. Kansas
The Omaha warehousemen entertained the
visitors at luncheon at the Rome. ana
afterward with an automobile ride through
the city.
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= Serious ~BreakdovyD

results from chronic constipation. DR..
kings New Life Pills cure headache.
stomach, liver aud bowel trouble. sc. For
sale by Boaton Drug Co.
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Advertise in The Bee. the paper that goes
into the homes OF the best people
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IN oTHER PLACES

Pratt, II. L, Perth, Kan.
Bellevue college, Bellevue, Neb.
Chapman, Dr., Missouri Valley. la,
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eaSSNp VI
IN COUNCIL BLUFFS
Farnsworth, E H.
Junis, Herbert.
Keeline, Oscar.
Mergeu, John.
Miller, Mrs. Catherine.
Stewart, Charles r.
Stewart, Mrs. Dick.
Hart, Mrs. Ernest.
IN LINCOLN
Burnham. Mrs. 8. H.
Cobb. A. ].
Doyle, A. ].
Forney, II. j.
Humphrey, Guess.
Hershey, Charles l..
Halben, r..
Kirkpatrick, Prof.
Love, d. p.
Lowrey, r. w.
Lindsay, H. c.
Mayhem, J.. NJ.
Rehlander. w. N.
Rogers, George II.
Street, H.. B.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
PENITENT PROPHET.
Sharp Says. the Lord Was Not With
Him, or Was on a Vacation.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 1.-THE
| Lord either was not with US or was on
a vacation. Now know my faith was
wrong, that I was mistaken" That
is the statement of James Sharp, bet
ter known as adam God" who was
captured in Kansas late yesterday. 1t
was Sharp who last Tuesday led his
followers into a battle with the police
that has already resulted in five
deaths. A. J. SeIzor,r72 years of age,
an innocent bystander wounded by a
stray bullet. is the last of the victims
to die. Selzor succumbed at the hos
pital at midnight last night.
1t is a penitent and humble prophet
that sits in his cell in the police sta
ton here with the responsibility of five
deaths upon his shoulders, but he in
sists he was misguided and acted in
good faith.
Honestly, captain he said to Off
Ger Whitsett. ct believed that we were
doing right and that it was Gods will
When the bullets commenced to hit
me then I had revelation. 1 am
glad to be back and want to stand for
anything that God Wills. Oh, it is ter
rible. terrible. I had nice farm in
Oklahoma and was doing well when 1
believed I was called" he continued.
Now I have no money, my children
have left me and [ have murdered
innocent men.
"I'm up stump. brother. But it
was all the fault of the faith. I saw
it all as soon as that bullet hit me.
L
in answer to a question. ''I don't care
how quickly it comes. I only want
time to write a letter to my followers
and tell them that the faith was
wrong"
Sharp professed to have received q
revelation from God to preach and he
had said that he believed the Lord
would protect him and his flock from
harm at the hands of their enemies,
in which manner he spoke of the police
The band had gone armed ever since
they fought with the. Canadian police
a year or so ago.
Sharp told the police he tried to kill
himself Immediately after the fight but
could not get the cartridge into the
chamber of his revolver.
IF you wanted to die all you had to
do was to walk out into the street.,
said Captain Whitsett.
Yes, but when I found the gun
wouldn't work it strengthened my faith
a little and I thought the Lord want
ed me to escape" was the prophets"
answer.
In Tuesdays fight Sharp was wound
ed in both hands while third bullet
passed through his hat brim and an
other through his coat lapel
When her husband was captured and
she was told that he had been wound
ed Mrs. Sharp who also is in Jail
said. Then there's little left for me
to pin my faith to-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS.


Chicago. Dec. Observation-Disclosures by
local wheat market today despite conSid-
cradle selling from scattered sources. A
comparatively firm tone of the Liverpool
market was a Strengthening influence.
Prices at the start were shade lower to
&c higher, May opening at S1.071z to $107es.
After selling at $1-07ss. May rallied to
$1.07A.
The market became exceedingly weak in
the day, prices declining to point nearly
two cents below the high mark. The low
point for May was reached at 81. 05A. The
market closed weak at almost the bottom,
May being off 1Ac at $1.05%G1O57s.
CORN-COrn was weak on renewed Iiqu1-
dalton of the December delivery. The mar
ket opened with prices a shade higher to
&c lower. with May at 61BQ62c and sold
off to 615s0612lc.
The market became steadily weaker
throughout the day May declining to SIC
The market closed weak at the low point,
with Nav down 1c, at Gle.
OATS-Liberal sales by cash interests
lowing a moderately firm opening. Local
receipts were considerably in excess of
what had been estimated and this tended
to weaken the market. The May delivery
opened unchanged to a shade higher at
531A153ssc and declined to 52Ac.
PROVISIONS-Trade in provisions was
light and the market was inclined to be
weak to SC decline in live hogs. Prices at
the opening were 212c to SC lower.
RYE@CaSh: 751aMT7c.
BARLEY-CaSh: 60G64c.
TIMOTHY-December $3.S5; March, 50 %
CLOVER-December, $40; March, $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
RUFF IS GUILTY.
Verdict Returned by Jury After
Deliberating "a Hours.
Convicted on All Charges Named
i'm the Indictment.
BILL OF EXCEPTIONS
Will Be Submitted by His AttOr-
neys on Saturday.
He Is Liable to a Penalty of 4
Years in Prison.
BILL OF EXCEPTIONS

San Francisco, Dec. 11.-Abraham
Ruef. former political boss of San
Francisco is convicted of bribery. The
verdict was returned exactly upon the
stroke of A o'clock. when the deliber-
atoms of the jury had been prolonged
throughout a period of "a hours. The
warnings of Judge VIM. P. Lawlor
and the vigilance of the police check
ed all attempt at demonstration.
The trial which has been in progress
for los days ended with surprising
abruptness. The hopes of Ruef and
his attorneys had risen with every
hour of delay and the adherents of
che prosecution were proportionately
discouraged. With numbers and in
ferest undiminished the hundreds of
spectators who have chung about the
court room during the closing days Vt
the trial retained their seats in the
chamber or stood patiently in a long
line opposite the entrance with a
strong detail of police watching Wig
4lantly for the first sign of disorder in
side and patrolling every approach to
the hall. The jury had scarcely taken
their seats in the box before the brief
proceedings were at an end The Jury
glanced at the verdict and handed it
to Clerk WEIGH, who read it aloud
As the jury filed into the court
room, and took their seats in the jury