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New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
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1hs exhibition will last, indeed. until Novem-
Der 80, and III order to meet the convenience
OF tho public in every possible way the authori-
aes are keeping ii open on Saturday evenings.
IT iS easy to procrastinate where an affair like
lhs is concerned. To know that the pictures
Nil remain accessible for a month is TO post
ponc a visit from day 10 day. and then present
ly to be surprised learn that it is II over.
The wise will hasten to the museum and what
more. they Will go again and again 10 see
ine Of the most brilliant groups of master
pieces ever brought together anywhere The
leading figures in this collection, Rembrandt,
Halls. Yer Nicer Hobbema and the Ruisjlaels
may be studied here not likely to
have the chance to study them again in this
country for generation
We have just received from the museum an
invaluable record of this unique exhibition II
consists Of edition de luxe of the two cata
logucs prepared respectively for the Dutch and
American sections organized by The Hudson
Fulton Commission. AS have alread, noted
The Dutch catalogue prepared by Mr.. W r. Val
entintl. and the American one prepared by Mr.
ii. W. Kent and Miss F. n. Levy are not
ephcmcral pamphlets but embody information
of permanent value admirably arranged. In
tho present edition they are vouminously illus
trated with full page halftones and being SER
viCcably bound, viii take an honorable place on
the shelves of the historian of art in America
The museum has established a standard in this
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

which they used for the job. The antique ap-
nearance of the bust by the way, is accounte:i
for b. exposure to the weather, the piece hf''il's
long occupied pedestal in a garden
The enisode makes no doubt, for amusement
but il is cited here more as salutary warn
ing I.atter-day ar: criticism, especially wheh
il has taken scientific turn, has tehdeu u
become preposterousiy dognatic' enveiopins ITO
subject in an unovely atmosphere OF peu'ii'iS
and conceit Morelli himself could assume
tremendous airs of authority, and his foiioWerS
have outdone him in the trick of advancing
oninions as though they we're imperlal decreeS'
parrot-lke. these oraculdr judgments are re-
neated everywhere by amateurs who, possess
ine, themselves no special knowledge OF art
feel that safety lies in adopting everything they
are told from this or that tripod. 1t is Wen
to remember that sometimes even an oracie hh'S
nod
Among all the old masters which may be
purchased abroad and brought to this country
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
matter which commends itself to similar insu-
tutions at home and in Europe.


tutions at home and in Europe
Some months ago, reviewing in this place two
new volumes by DR.. Wilhelm BOde the director
Of the ROYAL Museum at Berlin, we expressed
regret that a scholar OF so much ability should
persist in assuming the papal attitude. In
fallibility is foble especially TO be depiored
in the art critic for it is destructive OF the
genial atmosphere Indispensable to the progress
of education in art. But the discipline admin
istered to him in his earlier years by Moreli
was lost upon DR.. Bode, and now. if reports
from London are TO be believed he has paid the
usual penalty of overconfidence. Reproduced
on this page are two views of a wax bust of a
woman which turned up in an English auction
sale not many years ago. and, being then Knocked
down to a modest bidder, was ultimately pur-
chased by Mr. Murray Marks. 1t did not cost
him a large sum, but before very long specula-
ton as to its origin took the bOldest flights, ana
when Dr. Bode recently bought 1t he dld so
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
OLD MASTERS.
Notes on Some Matters Of 4rt Here
and abroad.

The usual flood of winter exhibitions is just
eetting il. Soon every galery-and the num-
Der steadily increascs-Will be filled with new
things Meanwhile the collection of seven
teenth century Dutch masters at the Metropol-
itan Museum happily continues a veritable
spring of ms iration to the student of painting.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
SHE KNEW HIN.

My hubby has just written that he was
awfully lonesome without NE"
Don't worry; you mustn't believe all he
says
Il don't, That's why I'm worrying Illus
trated Bits
New-York tribune., 1909-10-31

Velazquez. one of the finest in the beauty of
the strength of its style II is in a perfect state
will be hailed with 10Y
The current number Of the burlington Mag
azine" successors OF Samuel Buckley & COB
contains, among several very interesting ar
ticles, a note on Il CiScovery lately made bv Mr.
F. W. LiIpmann. He has identified in the
bronze statuette of Minerva which we repro
duce Il work by BeHyenuto CeiIIni OnIeCturinss
that 1t dates from the tims of his undertake
lngS at FontainebleaU in the service Of Fran
els l. 1t is piece about twenty inches high
and Is described as having beautiful golden
brown patina. Mr Lippmann's attribution is
based not only on internal evidence but ON
resemblances between this statuette and the
goddess in one of the inches of the sOee bearing
the masters Perseus at Florence The editor of
the Burlington in a foCtnote. also cites evil
dence TO show that Cellini may very easily havey
modelled this Minerva in the course of his Ibors
on the scheme for q grea; catndeIaJruIn which
Francis is known 10 have commissioned him to
execute.
Another collection Of old masters besides that
on view at the Museum may now be seen IN
New York. At the KeppeI Gallery Is an ex-
hibitiOn of drawings by Eembrardt Van Dvrk
Canaletto and others. AZ tht Fine Arts Build
ing the New York Water color cub has opened
its twentieth annual exhibition The Tooth CAT
lery is showing a number of etchinss bv Mr.
Hedley Fitton, English artist The current
exhibition at the Duveen Galley Is given To oIh
WedSwOod. re
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21

GRAND ISLAND. Nebs Oct. 0.-(spe-
cial.)-Despite the fact that descriptions Of
the missing horses were Immediately tele-
phoned to all nearby places and that the
two teams of heavy mares stolen from this
city could not travel fast, the thief or
thieves who have them seem to have made
their escape. Mr.. FINLEY. the owner Of one
OF the teams. and Chief Hoagiand, who
have spent most of their time in the search
and who went beyond the Kansas line, have
returned, leaving instructions with Sheriff
Jones Of Nuckolls county to continue the
search. The teams were valued at $500
each, one of them consisting of two gray
mares. weight 1900 each, one slightly darker
than the other, and 4 and 5 years old; the
other OF a dark bay mare, weight 1900. and
one black mare, weight 1900, both with
foretops slightly clipped. The harness and
Moline wagon with which the thieves
traX eled were also stolen. Sheriff Dunkel
today offered a reward OF 500 for informa-
ton that will lead to the arrest OF the
thieves and the ecovery of the property.
and the owners offer a reward Of $50 each
for the return OF the property.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Nebraska
Bank Safe Defies
Effort to Blow 1t
Vault Of Stella Bank is Wrecked, but
Thieves Unable to Get at
the Cash.

STELLA, Nebs oct s.-(special 1.-THE
vault OF the Farmers State bank at shu.
bert was blown open by burglars at an
early hour this morning.
The vault was completely wrecked and
the@smail safe containing the money was
thrown by the force OF the explosion into
the middle of the room.
The safe with the money was lying face
/ Town and it is thought hat the robbers
were afraid to try a third shot for fear of
being caught. Citizens heard a report at
2 o'clock, but as there were some large
galvanized water tanks stored near the
bank they supposed someone in passing
had thrown a stone at a tank. A seq ID
report was heard, but it was still supposed
to be the same thing.
An expert has been sent for to get the
safe open. Two days ago a team and
buggy was stolen at verdon, the next town
south No effort viii be spared to catch
the robbers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Omaha Man suffers Loss.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., oct. 2O.-(Spe-
~ciel)-Oscar r.. Hart, until a week ago
manager Of the Hart Automobile garage,
has disappeared, Mrs, Hart is evidently
much concerned as to his Whereabouts, and
Robert Adler Of Omaha, who backed Hart
financially. is here settling up the affairs
of the garage and saving what he can from
the residue. He states that he will be
out about $1,000. Hart has always been
held in high esteem here, having long been
a resident Of the city and the outcome Of
the business venture and his disappearance
is a surprise to many friends. He left a
week ago. according to. Mrs, Hart TO go to
Kearney. ana to bes-bacK soon He has
not returned and no word can be secured
from him. Some other creditors are anxious.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
NEW BUILDINGs AT CAMBRIDGE
Substantial Growth Evinced by Com
structiOn Of Public Structures.

Substantial Growth Evinced by Com
structiOn of Public Structures.
CAMBRIDGE, Neb.. Oct. 0-(Special)-
Cambridge is experiencing a substantial
building boom, despite the short corn crop.
A beautiful new two-story brick building
is being built as a home for me First Ma
tional bank.
c. NJ. Brown is building a fine new brick
postoffice building to lease to the govern
ment A modern brick high school build
ing is under construction. II will cost about
$4,000.
The standpipe for the water works is
nearly completed and the water will be
turned into the mains in a couple Of weeks.
The electric light plant building. which
was destroyed by fire this spring, has been
replaced by a large brick structure, which
includes rooms for the city council and fire
department. Machinery for the light plant
is arriving and electricity will be illum-
mating the homes and streets Of Cambridge
by the middle Of November.
p. b. Cole, city electrician, is building a
two-story brick structure to be occupied by
himself as an automobile garage and dwell
irg. L. c. Richardson is building a mod
ern bungalow.
DIR. q. G. Armstrong has sold his prac-
tice, office building and equipment to DR..
Reed, formerly owner Of the Holbrook hos
pital, ana will leave in two weeks for
Europe to take up special studies Of medi-
cine.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
BARBER TRIES TO END LIFE
Son of Baptist Minister of kansas
City shoots Himself.


BROKEN BOW. Neb., oct. ~2O-(Special)
Clay Williamson, a barber q years Of age.
shot and dangerously wounded himself last
night with a .S2 caliber revolver. the wound
being inflicted with suicidal intent. VIII
hanson has been dissipating heavily for
some time past. and for the last few days.
il is said, has confined himself to cheap
hard cider. Jamaica ginger and lemon ex-
tracts. The effects of this combination
produced a suicidal mania and he deter
mined to make away with himself in the
presence of his small daughter. who was
too young to realize the seriousness of the
intent. However, as he picked up the re-
volver and placed It to his head. the little
one seized her father by the arm and ex-
claimed: ''Oh, papa! Don't shoot yourself
in the head. 1t will hurt like everything"
The man Immediately lowered his arm,
placed the revolver against his right side
and fired. Drs. Pennington and Mullins
worked over him nearly all night trying to
find the bullet. but were unsuccessful. VIII
hanson comes of good family and is from
Kansas City, Mo-, where he has a father
who is a w~ell-known Baptist minister.
There is small chance for his recovery.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS CONVENTION
Reports show the order TO BE in a
FIOurishinE Condition.

Reports shOw the order to BE I'm a
FI~Ourishing Condition.
WEST POINT, Neb., Oct. 2o.-(Special.)-
The thirteenth biennial state council of the
Catholic knights of America for Nebraska
convened at Harrington on Tuesday. The
meeting was preceded by a solemn high
mass, celebrated by Very Rev. Joseph
Rueslng of West Point, state president Of
the order. B.
The delegates and state officers met in
st. Michaers hall and the reports Of the
president and secretary showed a material
gain in membership and an excellent pros
pect for a further increase in the future.
Very Rev. Joseph Ruesing of West Point
was elected a delegate from the state to
the supreme council of the order, which
meets at Asheville, N. c., in May, 1910.
The following state officers were unani-
mously elected: President, Rev. Julius
Hettwer of Stuart; vice president, Nicholas
Funk Of Randolph; secretary, Charles
Weiss OF Harrington; treasurer, John H.
Lindale Of West Point. ~
Stuart was selected as the next meeting
place of the council.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Librarian An session.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. 2.-(Special.)-rhe
fifteenth annual meeting OF the Nebraska
Library association convene here yester-
day afternoon in the form Of a reception
at the auditorium OF the new high school
building. Forty libraries In the state are
represented at the meeting. In the evening
A. II. XIII delivered the address OF well
come. with response by Miss Templeton of
Lincoln. After a brief musical and literary
program. Chalmers Hadley Of Chicago,
secretary Of the American Library associa-
ton. delivered al address on the subject,
'"rhe Librarian and the Trustee" The
meeting adjourned to the Paddock parlors
where a reception was rendered Mr.. Had
ley. The meeting will be in session three
days.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Nebraska
Hunter Probably
Fatally Injured
Gun Accidentally Discharged and
Charge of Shot Enters His
Breast.

COLUMBUS. Neb.. Oct. 2~o.-(special
Telesram)-Louis Weinberger of this city
was probably fatally shot about 1 o'clock
this afternoon while hunting west Of this
city. He was getting out Of the buggy
and placed the butt of the gun on the
ground when it was accidently discharged,
the load entering his right breast above
the lung. An automobile happened along
and he was hurried to the hospital. A
note pooh in his pocket broke the force
OF the shot and probably saved him from
instant death. His condition is considered
cridoal and there are small hopes for his
recovery. 1t was purely accidental.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Fairbury Man Dfsappear..

FAIRBURY, Neb., Oct a0.-(Special.)-
Nothing has yet been heard of G. w.
Conger. who disappeared from his home in
this city last Friday morning, At the time
Of his disappearance he left a horse and
buggy tied on the main street. where the
animal stood for thirty hours without food
or water. until 1t was finally taken up by
the police. 1t is rumored that financial
difficulties played a great part in his
sudden disappearance. He was a cement
contractor and stone mason, and since his
disappearance his horse and buggy, part Of
his furniture and a portion of his tools and
supplies have been taken to apply on his
debts. He leaves a wife and family without
means Of support.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21

ARAPAHOE, Neb.. Oct. D.-(Special
Telegram.Gsalem Toomey. a Syrian, was
arrested here yesterday on a charge of
bigamy. The information was filed before
Justice Lewis. II Is alleged hat Toomsy
has a wife and four children In the old
country. The complaining witnesses are
Joe Rizk OF Lincoln and Elias COury Of
Wichita. He has been in this country
about three years and was married last
May. The case was started by his coun-
trymen 10 get him to support his oriental
wife, who is destitute. but County At
torney Bozart intends TO prosecute TOomey
on the bigamy charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
POPULAR RECIPE
This Homemade Cough SyruI
Stops Coughs Quickly.

Make a plain syrup by taking one pin
OF G~ranulated Sugar, add one-half pint OF
warm water and stir for two
Put two and one-hRlf ounces OF pure
Pinex in a pint bottle and fill il up with
the Granulated Sugar Syrup. Take a tea
spoonful every one, two or three hours.
Keep well corked and II will never spoil.
The effectiveness of this simple home
made article Is surprising. 1t usually
stops a deep-seated cough In twenty-four
hours Il Is also excellent for colds,
whOoping coughs. pains In the chest, bron-
chiAl troubles and similar ailments.
Use the real Pinex in making IL, how
ever. 1T Is the most valuable concentrated
compound OF Norway White Pine Extract,
and II Is far superior to the numerous
pine oil and pine tar preparations. III
your druggist does not have Il. he can
get IL for o without trouble.
The proportion above suggested makes
a full pint of the best cold and cough
remedy. The taate Is so pleasant that
children take IL willingly. The total cost
Is about 81 cents.
Strained honey can be used instead of
the syrup, and makes a very fine honey
and pine tar cough syruD.-Adv,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Victim OF stabbinr Recoverinr.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Oct. 20-(Special.)-
Louis Nordland, the victim of last Satur-
day nights stabblng, was taken to the
hospital, is resting easily and his re-
covery is certain For a time it was
thought he was fatally injured, but no
unfavorable symptoms made their appear
ance, and while his wounds are painful
they will not prove fatal. Ed Flynn and
Bill Tyler, his two assailants, are In the
county jail. Their hearing was postponed
until Friday to wait the outcome Of Nord-
lands injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
AGED MAN COMMITS SUICIDE
HI-HeaIth Supposed to BE the Moving
Cause.

Cause.
SUTTON, Neb., Oct. 2O-(Special.)-The
father of Mrs. Schinzel, living northeast of
town. committed suicide yesterday by hang
ing himself to a tree in the orchard. The
gentleman nae passed 20 years and for
some time his health had been falling. Yes
terday he appeared to be feeling better and
went into the yard for a walk. After dark
a member Of the family had prepared mis-
supper and going to his room found he
was not there. A search was made and he
was found hanging to a tree. The only
reason to be given to the act is his III
health. Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Nebraska

1t is stated by Mr.. Adler that the business
has been backward for some time and that
he advised abandoning the project some
time ago. but Hart seemed more confident
OF a more favorable turn of affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
OUTPUT OF PACKING HOUSES
No S~easOnable Increase in Marketing
of Hogs is Noted, but Rather
a CurtaiIment.

CINCINNATI, o.. Oct. s~O.-Cspsciai Tele-
sram)-Price Current says: No season.
able enlargement Of hogs has been dis
closed. Total western packing was $4,000.
compared with $4,000 the preceding week
and $4,000 last year. Since March ]. the to-
tai is i4,5i5, OOo, against $4,000 a year ago.
Prominent places compare as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21

BEATRICE, Neb,. Oct. O-tspecial Tele-
sram.)-The barn on the farm Of Frank
Marsh. seven miles northeast OF Beatrice.
was destroyed by fire. Six head Of horses
persisted. together with a large amount
OF hay and grain. Loss Is placed at s2.O0O.
partially insured. Origin OF the fire Is I'M
known.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Nebraska

Burlington freight went into the ditch
near Hoag this morning. blocking the line
for about five hours. The Burlington used
the Union Pacific track between here and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21

Try Chamberiain's Cough Remedy when
you have a cold and you will be pleased
with the prompt relief afforded
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Humphrey Fair Association.

HUMPHREY. Neb.. Oct. @~-Cspecial.)-
The Humphrey Commercial club has or
ganized a fair association. 1t is too late
for anything this year. but preparations
are being made for the coming year.
The plan Is to hold a six days fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
Against sunday PaDer.

Rev. C. II. Rogers Of the Plymouth
church. in an address to- the Congrega.
tional meeting now on here. spoke against
the Sunday paper and the Sunday street
car. The minister said the Sunday paper
should be kept On Ice until Monday before
II Is read.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21

Exchange what you have,
and don't want, for some
thing you have not-and do
want. Some one-if they
know about it will be glad to
trade with you. You can get,
something you can use for
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21

BEATRICE. Hob.. Oct. @.-Cspeclal TeIe-
sraml-seyeral box ears attached 70 a
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
what You don't want

Your home, no doubt, con-
tains many things which are
not used, andare simply tax
ing up space in attic and
basement. Perhaps it is a
gun, bicycle, trunk, ice-chest,
overcoat, etc. There are a
great many things which you
want and haven't the ready
cash to buy. The best way
to do it is
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
A special price for Swaps"

m for an ad like this for a
weeks lines. or IS words, 7
wv times for so cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
for something you can use.

You can usually get more
in this way than if you sold
for cash.
To show what can be done
In this way we are making
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
through a Bee Want Ad

By advertising under the
head of Barter and Ex-
change" you will make a
good trade
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-21
sheep Rate Argued.


When the members Of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows began their session
at representative hall this morning they
were welcomed to the city by Mayor Love.
who took advantage OF the occasion TO
speak a word for a prohibition city. The
address Of welcome was responded to by
Grand Master Miller OF the grand lodge.
President Melita Taylor OF the Rebekahs
and E. S. Davis Of the patriarchs militant.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-02-20
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The bill granting statehood to Art
zona and New Mexico passed the
House February 18th by a unanimous
vote.
The Senate adopted the conference
report on the Mondell-Smoot bill per-
mitting the entry of 320-acre home
steads.
The house has passed the Mondell
bill granting the Montana, Wyoming
& Southern railway right of way
across the Fort Keogh military reser-
walton.
The Senate passed the bill which
previously had passed the House ex-
tending the provisions of the Carey
desert land law to Arizona and New
Mexico.
The following rural routes have
been ordered established in Colorado:
Arriba, Lincoln county, route 2, serv-
ing ia families; Genoa, Lincoln coun-
ty, route 1, serving 112 families.
The Senate passed the bill previous
ly passed in the House extending the
time for final entry of mineral claims
within the Shoshone Indian reserva-
ton, Wyoming, from three to five
years.
In the little white stone Grace Re
formed church which he has attended
ever since he has been in Washington,
President Roosevelt Monday night
was given a farewell reception by the
members of the congregation.
President Elect Taft is satisfied that
the action of Congress in decreasing
the salary of the office to what it was
previous to the recent raise has made
Senator Knox eligible for the office of
Secretary of State.
The members of Congress who died
during the first session of the present
Congress were eulogized in a special
session of the House of Representatives
Sunday. They were Senator William
Pinkney Whyte of Maryland, who died
March 17tn, and Representative Will
liam II. Parker of South Dakota, who
died on April 7th last.
An amendment to the naval bill was
agreed to in the Senate, providing that
in the discretion of the President one
half of the navy shall be kept in Paci-
fic waters, so far as practicable. The
President already has the authority to
so divide the fleet, but the amendment
amounts to an expression of Congress
in favor of such action.
In special message to Congress on
the 18th inst. President Roosevelt
called attention to the findings of the
conference on the care of dependent
children. He declares that poverty
should not be allowed to disrupt the
home.