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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
FATAL LURE OF SHOPPING
st. Louis woman Gould Not Resist
Stealing when She Didn't Have
the Money.

That she just couldn't keen her fingers
off things is the moaning explanation,
often repeated, of Mrs. Maggie Matthias OF
1888 Odell avenue, mother of five children,
locked up in the detention room of police
headquarters on the charge Of shopIifting.
III they will let me 60 she adds, II
will promise never to come down town
again.
1t was coming down town that worked
the undoing of Mis-. Matthias. Her hard
workin, honest husband was a good pro-
WIDER, she says, ana gave her the money
that he earned, and she did not need 10
steal, but when she came down town and
saw things that struck her fancy she could
not keep from stealing them.
Nervously wringing her hands, constantly
on the verge Of tears, Mrs. Matthias, who
says she is 80 but looks much older, her
marred hands and bent form telling a tale
of toll, related how she first fell under
temptations spell and a year later fell
again.
81 cant understand why | did it, she
faltered. Il had no need to steal. My
husband gave me his earnings. My tastes
were simple. ! had never cared much for
fine clothing. ! had all that | needed and,
indeed, all that ] cared for, | was down
town shopping. In one of the stores / saw
a black brilliaEt.ne skirt lying on a coun-
ter. / wanted to take II. l could not UNI
derstand the impulse. / had never taken
anything that did not belong to me- and
had never had an inclination to do 50.
But the temptation 20 take the skirt was
stronger than | could resist. l could not
keep my fingers off It. / took #.
81 took other things that l did not really
want. / was caught At IL and arrested, |
paid for what l had taken and they let mo
60. To this day my husband does not
know Of ii.
# never took anything else until two
weeks ago. l was down town again and In
one Of the stores ! saw a black waist. l
could not keep my fingers off Of it. l took
other things and was not detected. / took
them home. My husband supposed l had
bought them and asked no questions. /
wore them, but l did not feel right with
them on and was glad to get back home
and take them off.
II went down town on other days and
took more things that l did not need. l
did not start on any Of these trips with
the intention Of stealing. l hoped that the
temptation to steal would not come over
me. But as soon as l got down town /
just had to go to the stores and when l
was there and saw the pTofusion OF articles
about me- could not keep my fingers Off
Of them.
1T was coming down town that caused
all the trouble. II they will let me 90 1
will borrow the money and pay for every
thing that l ever stole and will never come
down town again as long as live"
Mrs. Matthias greatest anxiety was to
keep her husband from knowing OF her
arrest. She begged that she might be re-
leased SO that she could go hons before
he came from his daily work. He win
never forgive me-" she moaned. AS the
door OF the cell room closed behind her
the shadow that fell on the glazed glass
was that OF a woman walking back and
forth, back and forth.-St. Louis TimeA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

which he proceeds to fill with water. He
then shows some ordinary sand. quite dry.
To prove its dryness he takes up a handful,
and, blowing sharply upon it, ~scatters it in
all directions. He then takes up another
handful and drops it into the water. We
can all see 1t lying in the bottom of the
pail, under the water. Next, showing his
hands empty, he places one in tho pail,
and brings out a handful of the sand.
Blowing upon it, 1t still ~scatters in all direc-
ti~ons-showing it to be as dry as ever. This
is repeated several times, until all the sand
is again extracted.
This is a very clever trick, and would
never be discovered unless it's secret were
told. 1t is performed in the following man.
ner: Fine clean sand is selected, washed
carefully in hot water several times and
dried in the sun. Some of this sand is
then placed in a frying pan with a lump of
fresh lard and is cooked until all the laro
is burned away. The result is that every
particle of sand is covered with a thin coat
ing of grease, so that when this sand is
dropped into the water the sand is imper-
vious to the water lowing to its coaD ana
50 remains as dry as ever.
Another trick that Indian fakirs perform
is known as the "colored sands trick. %
The c~onjurer eats several colored sands OF
~sugar-blue, red, yellow, etc.-and swallows
them. Nevertheless he can, at the request
Of any of the spectators, Immediately blow
out OF his mouth any one of the colored
sugars desired or called for, This is re-
peated until all the colors are blown out
in turn.
The c~onJurer really swallows the sugars
in the first case-to his detriment, be il
said. But he has concealed in his mouth,
several little capsules, each containing one
of the sugars of the same color as that
eaten. These are concealed within the
mouth. between the teeth and the cheek,
in various positions around the mouth-in
a certain order, which the conjurer knows.
No, when any color is called for, the
c~onjurer simply works the capsule contain
ing this color to the front Of the mouth,
breaks II with his teeth, and Immediately
blows out the sand, This is repeated until
all the capsules are broken in turn.
A little trick sometimes shown is known
as the diving duck. a howl is shown
empty, and then filled with water. In
the water is now placed a small artificial
duck. Upon command Of the faker it
dives quite naturally OF its own accord
then It rises to the surface. and this is
repeated several times. At the conclusion
of the performances the duck 1t taken out
and handed to the spectators, who can ex-
anime it. No amount OF examination will
reveal the secret, however. II is this:
A fine silk thread passes up through a
small hole in the bottom of the bowl, and
when the cOnjurer places the duck in the
water he manages to slip this thread
around the duck. Now, he has only TO
pun this thread, when the bowl is filled,
and the duck dives. At the end OF the per-
Torrance the thread is broken and the
duck may be examined as much as desired.
Scientific American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

ferred to by a noted writer on the subject
as corn on the hoof."
Corn is the principal grain distilled in
the United States. An enormous proportion
of the total production is used in the man
ufacture Of many kinds Of alcoholic bever-
ages, principally bourbon whisky.
Formerly the potato crop OF New York
state furnished a large part of the raw ma
terial for the starch industry, but now the
corn crop furnishes most OF the wo.ld's sup
Ily.-OCtober What TO Eat.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
LORD MAYOR WELL QUALIFIED
New Head of city Has Proved His
Ability to UnderGO Year
of FeustinE,

LONDON, Oct. Observation-Disclosures has
another lord mayor. This time it is Sir
George Wyatt Truscott, who has been in
augurated with all the ceremony, parapher-
MALTA and flim-flam which attends this
perennial function that has rema ned prac-
tically unaltered for about JOb years.
one OF the chief recommendation OF the
honOred and honorable gentleman is his eN-
treme yOutbfulness-foT L~ondon-just 81
years. Another recommendation for which
highest praises have been sounded through
out the British press consists in the fact
that during the year that he was sheriff
he attended l5 public dinners without in
the least endangering his digestion, and 4"
SAys the glowing account Of his -gastronOmic
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

The owner Of the farm had been enjoying
himself at the county fair while his hard
working vile stayed AT nome 10 see that
the farm suffered no loss IN his absence.
We'll, Sarah, said the owner upon his
return, I'm about all tired out, Is the
COW in the baTn?'
Yes, long since" replied his wife. barely
looking up from the TASK then in hand.
rs the bosses embarrassed an fed?'
Yes"
"Duickens locked up"
Yes"
~ Jod chopped for mornin'?'
Yes"
w agon-wheel mended an ready L start
in IN morning: %"
Yes"
We'll then" concluded the exhausted
owner with a sigh Of relief, let me have
my supper. I'm goin' L turn in. Farmin's
beginning L tell on me."-St. Louis Re
public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
GLORY OF THE CORN BELT
Melodious Tribute to the King of
American Cereals.
MOST VALUABLE OF GROWN CROPS
Second Only to wheat ms "the staple
of Life" and the Basis of Hun
drcd Other Uses-F1gures
that Tell.

II America has no other claim to great
ness, still its record in the production OF
maize or Indian corn would cause 1t to
rank among the foremost nations of the
world. Maize, or Indian corn furnishes
food to a larger portion of the human race
than any other grain except rice. America
gave Indian corn to the world, taught the
people of other nations how to make it into
brcadstuffs and other products and yet
America produces 70 per cent Of the worlds
total supply. In America the grain is
known simply as corn. By botanists it is
Galley yea mays.
Corn is the most valuable crop grown
on American soil. 1t amounts to about
100000, 600 bushels a year, worth more than
81, $50 OO, 900. In quantity and value it IL
greater than all the other cereal crops COM
bined. Here are some comparative figures
relating TO last years production of the
different cereals in the United States:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
\ BacheIOr's RenectIons.

Man begins by expecting things TO get
better and ends by praying they will get
no worse.
The reason a woman knows the baby's
hair Is going To be curly when II grows up
Is Z !s-'t now.
A hero Is "A man who can 9ull out a
Handkerchief with a hole In il in a street
car and not thrust IL back In his pocket
as n II were q smallpox flag New York
PrekA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Dry Sand and COIOred sand.

a very clever trick often seen Is the fol-
lowing; It is known as the dry sand
trick" The fskiE brings forward a pail
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Half Minute Store Talk

When we sell you any kind
of wearing apparel, we assume
all the risk. If our judgment
was bad in selling and your
judgment was bad in buying
you don't have to pay for both
our errors. Bring it back-we
are more than ready to stand
the loss. We would feel you
had done us an injustice II you
didn't give us chance to make
good our guarantee of absolute
satisfaction.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
Distributing Centers.

Chicago is the worlds greatest corn dis
tributing center. The cities next in order
OF Importance are Kansas city, ST. Louis
and Omaha. These are known to the corn
growers as primary points, and the ship
ment OF the corn to these points is the
first step in its marketing, At these points
the corn is graded. temporarily stored in
warehouses and thence reshipped by land
and water TO all parts OF the country and
the world. The Great Lakes furnish a very
cheap and convenient means Of distributing
corn to important markets, and to them
Chicago is largely indebted for the pre-
eminence it enjoys in the grain industry
in general,
is nearly 400, 10000 bushels from nearly To-
100000 acres devoted 10 corn raising. Iowa
Is second IN Importance, with AN annual
production Of about 33J,tOJ,Cc) bushels and
an acreage Of $4,000. Next in order are
Nebraska. with 7.4ll,UJo acres, yielding
about 25O,VO'.OO0 bushels a year. Missouri.
$500, 90 acres, yielding about 24Jl0J,OJJ BUSH
els; Kansas. 10000 acres, yielding 10000,
O0O bushels; Indiana, 10000 acres, l7s,OOo %
co bushels: Ohio. 10000 acres. l5O.O00,OOo
bushels; Kentucky, $4,000 acres, S~S,OOO,0OO
bushels: Texas, 100000 acres. 100000 BUSH
els: Tennessee, $500. coo acres. 100000 BUSH
els; Arkansas. 10000 acres. 100000 BUSH
els. Oklahoma. 100000 acres. 100000 bush
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25

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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-25
rent cereals In the United states:

Americas corn exports average about
200, 600, 600 bushels a year, but are much
smaller in years, following a domestic crop
shortage when prices are high.
The seven great corn states Of America
are Illinois Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Mis-
souri,, Indiana and Ohio. These comprise
the territory Familiarity known as the corn
belt. Not only do they grow enough corn
for their home use, but export enormous
quantities each year. The soil of the Ohio
valley and the Mississippi basin, seems es-
pecially adapted to corn growing, and from
here the great "preponderance Of the
worlds supply OF corn is obtained. Texas
has come into prominence as a corn state
Of late years. but its supply is all needed
at home to feed its great number Of cattle,
hogs and horses.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-05-30

~ Mrs. H. G. Hendry and family and
Arthur Hendry called at Hub and
also at G. g. Barnes Sunday.
Mrs. Jane Brown and Miss Lille
Edwards called on Miss Hill of Mes
DIT Monday.
John slinde made trip to Stanton
Monday
Mrs. H. F. Brown called on Mrs.
]. =. Williams Tuesday. Mrs. Will
liams is intending to visit Chicago
soon to meet her son Harry and his
wife. III
Miss Bella Aukerberg called at
Hub couple Of times this week.
Mr.. Clarence Heidi made trip
to Pinto the first Of the week.
May %, 1908. IA
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-05-30
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HUB :.
This vicinity was visited by a
heavy rainstorm Wednesday.
Jacob Edwards and his cousin,
John Morris, arrived home Tuesday
from a hunting trip in Canada. We
guess the boys think Dakota is
good enough for them.
i H. F. Neidt has been very i'll at
his home near Hub but is some bet
ter at present. sy
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Brown visited
Friday with Mr.. and Mrs Case of
Stanton.
"A number Of friends called at
Jacob Edwards home Sunday.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1908-05-30

7471
speaker has
publicly to assistance Of
Wharton the Socialist candidate in the the
Nicholas sonlnlaw win
be the
wick C army and
born In 1861 She married the fifth earl Of Warwick
popular In Eng
land aside from attention she has attracted
openly speaking socaistc regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
WORK TRAIN IS WRECKED AND
 EIGHT W0RKMEN ARE KILLED

Ralston, Pa., April 22.-A work train on the Susquehanna and New York railroad, near Laquin, Pa, was wrecked today by q runaway car which dashed into the train after descending steep grade. Eight lumbermen were killed outright, one died later after be- ing taken to a hospital and 15 were seriously injured. The wreck occurred on the Laquin Lumber company's log road leading up into the mountains about 26 miles from Ralston. The men were riding on the log train which was being pushed up the steep ascent by the engine. A log car ran away and came down the grade at terrific speed toward the train. An attempt was made to reverse the engine on the log train to avoid the shock of the collision but the runaway car crashed into the cars be- fore anything could be done. The en- gneer and fireman and tn ose on the train who were near the engine es- capped injury. The injured were taken to Williamsport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
IMPORTANT DECISION MADE
 ON RATES ON COTTON GOODS

Washington, April 22.-Rates on cotton piece goods from the Atlantic seaboard to Wichita, Kans., were ordered to be re- duced to not exceeding $125 per 100 pounds when shipped via Galveston, Tex, in the case of the Johnston & Larimer Dry Goods company and other against the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company and 1S7 other carriers which was decided by the interstate commerce commission today. This decision recog- nizes differential of 32 cents against Wichita. It was held further that the present rate on knit goods. from Atlantic seaboard territory to Wichita via Gal veston-$1 621s per hundred pounds-is not unreasonable
 The important and long standing case of the Cattle Raisers' association of Texas against the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company and 57 other carriers was disposed of on substantially the con clusiohs announced by the commission in this case on August 16, 1905.
 Those conclusions are affirmed and the rates then pronounced excessive are held yet to be excessive and unreasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
SPEAKER CANNON
 AIMS MISTRUSTEl

New York, April 22.-At the opening session of the twenty-seeond annual meeting of the American Newspaper Pub fishers association, held here today, resolution was adopted thanking Presi- dent Roosevelt for his kindly and cour- ageous message in favor of free pulp and print paper. Another resolution was adopted protesting against 'the subter- fuge just designed by Speaker Cannon and Representatives Payne and Dalzell, creating committee on paper inquiry, and thereby blocking the Stevens bill for free paper and free pulp"
 The resolution charges that "this device was inspired p bad faith, and that since early in, December, 1907, committee has been clamoring in vain at the doors or the ways and means committee for an op- portunity to show the power of illegal combinations of papermakers to raise paper prices and the effect thereon or existing tariff restrictions"
 with the utmost respect and defer ence for the authority of Congress- the resolution continues i've respectfully state that we mistrust the committee just appointed. We challenge the intentions of those who have thus far succeeded in side tracking the Stevens bill. We charge that action on the Stevens bill has been delayed to the advantage of eomblna- tion of paperma1ers, who, in desperate effort to maintain artificial prices upon declining market, have shut down nearly 50 per cent of their mills, and who by throwing into idleness a considerable number of their employees, have shown the insincerty of their professions that the tariff duty on paper was needed to protect that paper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23

parliament in 1906 was the educational bill, but the House of Lords gave 1t it's deathblow by adopting amendments which the House of Commons could not consider. The premier withdrew the measure on December 20 of that year in a memorable speech in which he repud- lated the claims of the peers to dictate to the commons.
 Seriously Stricken.
 From. the very beginning of the present session of parliament, Sir Henry had been suffering ill-health and after the open ing day he practically had not been able to attend the sessions at all, Chancellor Asquith acting as premier in his absence. He was seriously stricken after a big po- litcal meeting held at Bristol on Mo- vember IS and he was obliged to give up his plans for series of political speeches that hee intended to make.
 On his resignation April the repre- sentatives of all parties united in paying tribute to his ability and strong character. MT Asquith said of him;
 ''In the annals of our history there is no man who after long years spent in the thick of public contention has ever laid down the highest office under the crown more universally and deservedly beloved"
 MT. Redmond leader of the nationalists.
 
 appearance Ireland suffered a loss sec- ond only to the loss caused by the retire. ment of Gladstone.
 "There is not an Irish nationalist in any part of the world" said MT. Red mond, ''who will not deeply deplore that this consistent, brave, honorable friend of Ireland has been taken from the arena of public life"
 The funeral arrangements were com- pleted this evening. There will be fu- neral service in Westminster Abbey at noon on April 27, attended by represen- tatives of King Edward and Queen Alex andra. diplomatists and members of par lament, etc, and the final interment will occur at Meigle, Perthshire, beside the body of Sir Henry's wife. on the following day.
 Messages of sympathy were arriving all day long from every part of the world, and a continuous stream of people called at the late residence of the former pre- mer. Among the callers was Whitelaw Reid,i the American ambassador to the court of St. James.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23

various factions that are striving for one particular object of the liberal candidates on every hand, and liberal seats are regarded as too safe at the present time, a matter that has been given considera- tion in view of the reconstruction of the cabinet and the necessity of holding further bye-elections ir case certain ap- pointments to that body are made Dur ing his term as premier, as indeed throughout his entire life Sir Henry showed a dogged determination that won him many adherents and countless ad- mirers, and caused his opponents to hesi- tate before throwing down the gauntlet to him. He was able to withstand at tacks from whatever quarter, with stolid indifference and to come back to the fight apparently undismayed
 Among the most important measures of the liberal government brought before the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
FOR MFR SEABOARD
 MANAGER IS DEAD

Wellesly, Mass, April 22.-Everitte St. John, for many years one of the most prominent railway officials in the coun- try. and from 1895 to 1901 vice president and general manager of the Seaboard Air Line, died yesterday at his home in this city.
 Mir. St. John was born in 1S44 He was first employed with the old Housatonic railroad. In 1863 he began his long con nection, exceeding 31 years, with the Rock Island system, of which he became gen. eral manager. He retired from active life in 1901, when he quit the Seaboard Air Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
TRIBUTE BY BRYCE.
Ambassador Expresses Regret at the
 Death of His Colleague.

Chattanooga, Tenn. April 22.-When the Right Honorable James Bryce, British ambassador was told today of the death of Sir Henry ampbell-Bannerman he was deeply affected. At the luncheon tendered him by the Chattanoogans the ambassador paid a high tribute to Sir Henry, whom he had known intimately. He said:
 "The death of my old friend and col league is a great loss to the country. AL though ill-health had compelled him to retire from the premiership, we had hoped the rest would restore him, and his valuable life would be saved to us' but unfortunately this was not to De- His death will be mourned by everyone in the British Isles and possessions. He was an honorable and upright man, re- spected and trusted everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
Zinc Ore Admitted Free.

Laredo, Tex, April 22.-In the United States district court today Judge Burns handed down a decision in the case of C. G. Brewster vs. the United States favor able to Brewster. The case involved the entry fire of calamine, which has been paying 20 per cent duty. Unless the See retary of the Treasury appeals the case, which has been sustained by the general appraisers, zinc ore, regardless of whether it contains carbonites or sulphides, will receive free entry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
FAMILY MILEAGE
 BOOKS ARE ORDERED

Jackson, Miss, April Special )-The Mississippi railroad commission held an all-day session, lasting till near midnight. Passengers agents representing every rail- road in the state were present and dis cussed excess baggage and family mileage books at great length. The result was that the commission ordered the law passed by the late legislature as to mileage books on which any member of families may ride, put into operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
Liqht Democratic Primary.

Boston, April PA very light vote was cast in the democratic state primary to- night to select delegates to the state con- vention May z. Reports from the large cities indicate that no delegates chosen were instructed for national delegates favoring anyone for the presidential nom nation. It was generally understood that the majority of the delegates favor the nomination of William J. Bryan, but there is nothing to indicate that they will vote to instruct the delegation to Denver.
 For that tired feeling or when you are weary and worn out take Hoods Sarsa- parilla-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-23
pemocrats Hold Primaries.

TrentoY N. J., April 22.-The democrats of Trent .eld their primaries tonight and elec\s, delegates to next Thurs days stai conventions. The delegates chosen tonight were not instructed. The indications are that New Jersey will send an uninstructed delegation to Denver. Bryan delegates will probably be sent from the Ninth and Tenth congressional districts