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Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

According to the theory Of the old Japan,
the whole OF the empire belonged to him
and the people wers his also. After the
reorganization Of affairs in 1868 he still
held enormous properties. and he owns
these today. All such matters are pri-
vate, however, and you will find nothing
about them in the Japanese revenue ac-
counts. His majesty has his own bust
ness managers, who make his Investments
for him and who administer his estate. /
am told that his income is enormous and
that in the past he mas been generous in
giving and lending from 1t for the govern
ment's needs, At the close Of the China
Japan war he was presented with $1,000
100 as an emblem of the gratitude Of the
people. but it is whispered that this was
merely returning to him money which he
had secretly advanced to carry OH that
war. AS far as I can learn, his majesty
owns almost 100000 acres of forests,
which are valued at about $780, OO, 200. He
has 100000 acres of other land, worth con-
siderably over 81, 000,0 600, and about 1900
acres of real estate with houses upon 1t.
He has also sl5,OOO.Q0O Of SsO,OOO,OOo worth Of
stocks and shares and no one knows how
many government bonds. He is allowed
100000 yen annually to keep up his
palace establishments, so that altogether
he is sure never to be in want.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
How the Rmperor Leoks.

@1
notwithstanding the secrecy about his
imperial majesty. 1 have learned much con-
,erning him during my four visits to Japan.
When | was here twenty years ago they
were building the Imperial palace. in which
lac now lives, and I became acquainted
with the late Baron sannomiyo. who for
many years was the imperial high court
chamberlain. l talked with the baron about
him az the time the war with mini was
going on, and when l was here In 100 h
told me much q the crown prince and his
then approaching wedding. / have learned
more about the imperial family from con-
tideptial sources during my stay here, SO
that ] feel fairly able TO give you some
hing as 20 his personality.
Ills Imperial Majesty Matsuhito, for that
Is the emperoF's name, was Sc years old
last November, He assembled the throne
at the age Of "A. and has already reigned
forty-two years.
When he became emperor Andrew John
son was president Of the United States.
and his administration has covered the
terms Of all cur presidents since then. He
is now in excellent health. in the very
prime OF manly vigor, and he may live for
twenty or thirty years to come.
The emperor is tall for a Japanese. He
Is hroad-shouldered and slightly STOPPING.
lie has the short legs OF his nation, and
looks his best upon horseback. When he
goes out OF the palace. he wears the uni
form OF a general Of the japanese army,
and has a gold-hilted sword at his side.
lie Is dignlfied and always receives his
guests standing. He Is cordial to foreign
ers and speaks in = low, clear, kin voice.
The emperor Is fine looking. He has a
broad ana rather high forehead. His
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

daughter Of the late John f. Dean, who
was a real estate operator in Chicago and
who died at an advanced age last Novem-
Der, leaving a fortune estimated at between
S2,WO,OM and 100000. She and her twin
sister Evelyn had long been active in So
cial circles, not only in their home city.
but in New York, Baltimore, Washington,
Newport, Palm Beach and other places
patronized by the exclusive set.
Since their fathers death they have lived
In New York City much of the time.
Mr.. Hughes, who is 30 years OF age, is a
son of the late Henry Hughes, who was
once an active factor in Tammany Hall
politics. The son is manager of the liza
bility department of the Aetna Life In
surance company, 46 Cedar street, and for
years has resided with his mother, Mrs.
Margaret Hughes, 253 East Thirty second
street, in the same district where his father
was a political power.
Mr.. Hughes had been acquainted for
about six years with the Dean sisters, and
on Saturday he called upon them.
What you ought to have is a chaperon.'
he said but as you haven't any why not
let me take the position and that of hus-
band at the same time?"
Exactly what followed this declaration IS
not a matter OF record, but the fact is
that Mr.. Hughes promptly got busy with
the telephone and the theater party, which
ended at st. Matthews church, was the
outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

pecially related to the palace; such, for In
stance, as the HOUSEHOLD department.
The emperors palaces are Of great extent.
They cover three times as much ground
as the capitol at Washington and altogether
they have cost several million dollars.
Most of them are of one story, made after
a combination of European ana Japanese
architecture. The doors slide back and
forth in grooves, and the inner walls,
which are immense sheets Of plate glass,
set In lacquered frames. do likewise. BY
this means a number of rooms may be
thrown into one. There are also single
rooms of enormous extent. There is one
dining room that will seat 100 people and
a ~banqueting hall which takes about 600
square yards of mating to cover it's floor.
Then there are ball rooms and drawing
rooms, studios and libraries and a large
number of bed rooms, some of which are
furnished In foreign style. The whole pail
ace is finished like a jewel. III floors
are inlaid and many of the ceilings are
covered with embroidery. One room is
ceiled with tapestry of gold thread, at a
cost of $4,000, and the walls of other rooms
are hung with brocaded silk, especially
made for this purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Prattle of the Youngsters

Helen's mother passed her the lake, and
when the little one went to reach across
the plate for the largest piece her mamma
said: Always take the piece nearest 10
you, dear
We'll, then, turn the plate around" was
the answer.
Little Joe-Mamma, l saw a dog today
that had only three legs!
Mamma-Didn't you feel sorry for him?
Little Joe-Of course not; he had one
more leg than l nave.
%
well, Tommy said the visitor, what
do you think OF your new baby sisteTqn
You'll have to excuse me- replied the
6-year-Old diplomat, but mamma doesn't
allow me TO use that kind Of language"
Little Ruth was visiting at the home OF a
small playmate. After dinner she said
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Gossip About the Empress.

In addition to this the empress has her
palace in the imperial grounds. She main
tains an establishment separate and apart
from his majesty, and this includes $50
women. She has her own secretaries and
has considerable to do with the managing
OF palace affairs. She has a court mllliner,
with trained assistants, who lives in the
palace and who is always kept busy. Her
majesty usually dimes with the emperor
and often eats luncheon with him.
She takes no interest in politics, but Is
widely interested in all matters of charity
and education. The Peeresses school, a
high-class academy established for the
daughters Of the mobiles of Japan, was
founded by her, and she gives the institu-
ton her personal supervision. She also
made a present of a considerable amount
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

Your papa prays at the table, doesn't he p"
Yes was the reply, does yours?"
OF course not, answered Ruth. He has
rheumatism"
Dicky's finger. which ne had h~listered by
thrusting IL into a kettle of boiling water
the day before had quit hurting,
The bark on it is SO loose" he said.
that for half a cent I'd make a whistle
out Of that finger"
"Aiamma,' said little Fred, Il do wish
you wasn't such a gossip"
why, dear. what do you mean ?" queried
his mother. I'm not a gossip"
Wen, you act like one replied Fred.
"Eyerytlme / do anything naughty you
go and tell papa"
Mother-Where is that lovely ring your
Aunt Mary gave you NsttieG
Small Rettie-I lost Il.
Aother-I might nave known It, DID you
ever have anything sou didn't lose?
Small Nettie-Yes, Mamma, I never lost
my appetite.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

Elizabeth Butler has resigned and married
E. j. Macken, of the claim department Of
the Wabash railroad.
Mr.. Macken courted Miss Butler for
twenty five years. but could not get her
final consent to marry him until she made
up her mind to retire from the school. She
is so years old.
The marriage ceremony was performed by
the Rev. ]. w. Gaus. pastor of the Pres
byterian church, at Carondelet. Mr.. and
Mrs. Macken left Immediately on their
honeymoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Love Germ In Hospital.

A romance which began in the psyche
pathic ward of Bellevue hospital, New
York City, and which resulted in a secret
marriage, was revealed at the hospital
Thursday, when Miss Anna j. Krauss, stu.
dent In the school for nurses, was sum-
marily discharged.
p The girl. 20 years old and handsome, was
told that she could no longer study under
B~elleYues patronage, because there is a
rule-a harsh, cruel rule, the nurses call
it-that If any OF the students be so pre-
sumptuous as to marry they must sever
their connection with the institution. Also.
there Is an Injunction that nurses shall not
be accompanied out OF the school or the
hospital by the doctors.
But the petite Miss Krauss snapped her
fingers at all these rules, and so did DR..
Reeves Andrew Marker, 25 years old. a
young surgeon. who entered the hospital
just about the time little Miss Krauss went
to the school. That was about ten months
ago.
DIR. Marker who is a native of Memphis.
Tenn, where his family is prominent, took
up his work under the direction of DR..
Gregory and DR.. Holmes in the psyche
pathic ward, amid scenes which only such
a place can afford. There, ministering to
the unfortunates under observation for
their sanity, he met Miss Krauss.
II was only during operations or exam
nations that the pair met. That rule was
a barrier. But the two, nevertheless, had
fleeing moments together when the hard
visaged attendants were not on the alert.
Miss Krauss confided in nobody; neither
did the doctor, But last week they broke
silence and told DIT. Bradley. one OF the
physicians, and Miss Armstrong, one Of
the nu ses' OF their plans, Naturally, DR..
Bradley did not wish to countenanoe an
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

For years the father and son have been
almost inseparable chums. living together
at the Union League club and being the
Joint owners Of the yacht Vanadis, which,
1t is said. figured in the romance of the
young couple, whose engagement followed
a cruise on Lake Michigan.
The wedding ceremony took place at the
Second Congregational church in Oak Park.
The bride wore a coat suit Of white broad
cloth, trimmed with Irish lace. A large
white hat, covered with tulle and roses,
completed the bridal costume. The wed
ding flowers were lilies OF the valley.
Miss Dorothy Charlton atteL ded her sis.
ter as maid Of honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
EmperOr's

The mikado lives in the heart Of Toxic.
The imperial palaces are situated in the
meats are mailed with stone and they are
center of about LOCO acres of ground sur
rounded by three Wild meats. These
crossed by marble bridges which are
guarded by soldiers In uniform. The moats
In places are 200 feet wide. They are filled
with clear water from the bay, and mag
nificent lotus flowers float upon them on
sheets of green leaves. The palace grounds
consist Of hill and valley, they contain
lakes. gardens. woods and beautiful
lawns, In the outer portion of the estate
are some OF the government buildings es-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Children of the Mikado.

BY the laws Of japan the succession TO
the throne goes to the male descendants of
the emperor, and in the case of a failure
of direct descendants the throne is given
to the nearest prince and his descendants.
This means that a woman can never again
sit alone upon the throne of Japan, and
that Notwithstanding Japan has had some
famous ruling Expresses in the past. The
emperor himself is. you know, about the
most blue-blooded monarch on earth. The
first one of his family, so Japanese history
says, was on the throne about $500 years
ago. He reigned long before julius Caesar
tried to seize the crown on the Lupercal,
and 800 years before Alexander the Great
thought he had conquered the whole world.
There have been III emperors since this,
and they all belonged to this family. Nut
shito has had four children, one boy and
three girls. but this does not mean that all
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

A LIVE "a
ton and Wesleyan universities, Bellevue,
Hastings. Grand Island. York and Doane
colleges, will assemble at Bethany Heights.
a suburb Of Lincoln. Nsb., where they
viii battle for the oratorical supremacy.
The winning speaker will nave the honor
OF representing the state In the Interstate
contest. which will be held this year at
Beloit, Wis.
Mr., Francis p, Mathews win represent
Creighton with an grafton entitled, THE
Dreamers." Mr.. Mathews won laurels for
his oratorieal composition and Evolutionary
ability in the Albion High school at Albion.
Neb,, and during his three years at the
university has been actively engaged in
oratorieal work. BY constant application
he has so developed his ability that he
was honored this year by carrying off the
laurels OF the oratorical society and conse-
quently representing the university in the
state contest
Mr.. s, B, Day will accompany Mr.. Math-
ews to Lincoln as representative of the
society. In past years Nebraska has been
well represented in the Interstate con-
test and, although II has never won first
place. its representatives have placed its
name in a position Of prominence. II by
his merit Mr.. Mathews should have the
honor Of representing our state this year,
we are fully convinced that he viii make
a ereditable showing for Nebraska. Me-
braska is a young state and its colleges
are yet in their infancy. when compared
viii institutions in some OF the ether
states, yet the time will come when IL
shall hold tine Supremacy In oFatorY. as IL
does even now IN many other lnes
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

to the womsn's university In Toxic, and
she is always giving to hospitals and other
such things. During the wars with Russia
and China her majesty aided in picking
lint and making ~bandages for the wounded
soldiers, and she also sent delicacies to
the soldiers in the field. When Il Hung
Chang was shot In the face by a japanese
fanatic, at the time he was here arrang-
ing the settlement OF the China-Japan
peace, the empress herself made the ban
dages which were applied to his wounds.
When they we're presented to Ii he raised
the package to his lips and exclaimed:
Her majesty's kindness lis as boundless
as the sea-
The people here think that Ii Hung
Chang recovered more rapidly ON account
of these bandages. The man who shot
him has been in prison since that time I'M
til within a few days ago, when he was
released.
The empress of Japan dresses in Euro
pean costume on all state occasions, al
though she prefers the ease Of a japanese
gown when at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Curious and Romantic Caprices of Cupid in Love Affairs

Some Of Miss Coleman's radical friends
even objected to her being given away
by her father, but Miss Coleman decided
that this time honored custom at least
should be carried out.
Mr.. Hardenbrook will be allowed a best
man. but aside from these two departures
the ceremony will be strictly one where
women predominant. At the wedding re-
ception 1t is planned to distribute the we'd
ding cake in miniature ballot boxes, in
scribed. Votes for Women"
One of the verses of the wedding
march" reads:
We hate and we abhor the tyrant Man,
We scout hin, and We flout him, and we
do not care about him;
And were going to do without him, IL WI
can.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

These contests among the states are the
means by which this supremacy is estao-
lished. and it is our fervent hope tha the
winner OF the state contest this year will
place the name of Nebraska at the top
Of this honor list
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Almost a Manless weddInm.

AN in his mereness will be a
mighty small figure at a we'd
ding soon to be performed in
New York City. The details
have just been permitted to
percolate into nublioitv Thera
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
A speedy WeddinK.

Being In need of a chaperon and none
being available, Miss Marian ID. Dean OF
Chicago and New York took a husband in
stead, and her friends, as well as some
Of her relatives. were surprised to learn
that she is now Mrs. Walter A. Hughes.
The translation took place Saturday even
ing January 16. with a suddenness that
surprised even herself, to say nothing Of
a merry little theater party which was not
taken into the secret until the all-important
event was under way.
Mrs. Hughes, who is % years old, Is a
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empress. According to custom his majesty
has twelve ladles-in- waiting who are a part
of his establishment and who serve as sec
ondary wives. These ladies come from the
best families OF Japan, and they are well
educated, Intelligent and beautiful They
have their own apartments inside the palace
grounds. but they do not appear at the
court ceremonies, and none OF his majesty's
officials will say anything concerning them.
The crown prince is the son of one of them.
his mothers name being Lady ~Yanigawara.
Jnpan's Next Emperor.
And just here / want to say a word
about the crown prince. He was born in
1879 and will be 30 years old next August.
He was married just nine years ago to
Princess Sadako, the daughter of Prince
Kujo, and the two nave had born to them
three boys, aged, respectively. s z and 4
years, The eldest is Prince Hirohito, who
was born April 20, 1901. The crown prince
has a magnificent palace here in Toxic.
1t was built about the time Of his marriage
anc It cost 100000 or 100000. II is
largely made OF steel. and much of the
construction was hammered out in the
Urited States.
The crown primer is well educated. He
has been under the tutelage of Marquis
Ito, and his first schooling was In the
Mobiles school in Toxic. He is a good
French scholar and knows something of
German and English. He is a great trav-
eler, having visited every part OF Japan,
including its industrial centers. While I
have been hare he has been moving here
and there over the empire, opening
schools and inspecting establishments OF
one kline or another. In my talk with
Marquis Ito he told me that the crown
prince was a young man of more than
ordinary parts and that he had been edu-
Gated along the lines OF modern diplomacy
and craftsmanship.
FRANK c.. CARPENTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

The first section OF the new Pullman
building on Tenth street, next to the Bur
lington station, is now completed and ready
for occupancy. II has been constructed
by w J. Council as a railroad office build
ing. Tn basement and first floor is al
ready occupied by the Pullman Palace Car
company. The second floor has been taken
by the Burlington Railroad company on a
long term lease for the headquarters ana
general offices of its transportation depart
meRt. The establishment OF the Omaha
division of transportation. Of necessity. re-
qulred much more office space than could
be provided IN the Farnam street headquar-
tiers building. TIL new building Of Mr..
connell's as soon as erected was recog-
mixed as ideal In character and location
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

eyes are almost straight, although the lids
are not so far apart as those OF the eau
casian. The eyebrows have an aristocratic
arch Indicative of pure blood. and the nose
is large with rather full nostrils. The un-
der jaw is heavy, showing determination,
and his ears are big. His majesty wears a
mustache and whiskers. He parts his hair
at the left instead OF combing 1t a la
~pompadour, as do so many of his subjects.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Respect for the Emperor.

HeHpect Tor the EMPEROR,
This respect for the emperor seems to
be an inherent part OF the Japanese soul.
1t Is so great that the officials will not
gossip about him, His personality is not
discussed in the Jananese newspapers and
no laws are necessary, such as these Of
lese majestic, which prevail in Germany
and some other countries OF Europe. As
an example OF this feeling a missionary,
not long ago, preaching In one of the cities
of Japan made the declaration: "All men
are sinners A soldier standing by cried
out: do you mean to say that our emperor
is a sinner" and upon the preacher saying
yes" he straightway knocked him down.
When the emperor attended the horse
races at Yokohama not long ago q command
was sent out that all sightseers must be
on the level of the ground when the royal
carriage went by. The foreign guests Of
the hotels were notified that they must
keep off the porches and hat none must
look out OF the ~second-story windows.
When the imperial carriage stopped at the
grandstand all OF the spectators were re-
quired to come down from their seats and
wait until his majesty had taken his place
In a pavilion high above the rest, and they
got down again in order not to be higher
than his majesty when he departed. 1t Is
one OF the unwritten laws OF japanese
etiquette that no one should look down
upon the emperor. and when his majesty
goes forth foreigners are warned to show
this mark OF respect.
out in the country, where the people have
had less contact with foreigners, the re-
gard for the emperor Is even more marked.
They stand with hats off and heads bowed
as he passes along. and will not even raise
their eyes in his presence. There are no
cheers, and It is as quiet as death. Take.
for instance. his visit TO some town like
shizuoka. which has 5000 people. II Is on
the railroad, half way between Osaka and
Kyoto. and his majesty sometimes breaks
hills journey there as he goes across Japan.
He has a palace at shixuoka. and before he
is covered with sand. As the train comes
In the people assemble about the station
and the police arrange them In order. First
are the soldiers. next TO them the school
children. and still farther along the road
the citizens, according to their rank and
Importance. When his majesty steps out
all but the soldiers bow their heads and
keep them bowed as he passes. The SOL
diers themselves appear to stare beyond his
majesty without seeing.
understand that this Il so all over
Japan. and as the emperor does not go
about much IL Is likely to oontinue. It
may be different when the crown prince
succeeds, as he IL a great traveller and
the Japanese are becoming acquainted with
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Creighton's Oratorical Champion

He annual state oratorical con-
test between the colleges Of the
state will be held this year at
Cotner university, On the night
of Friday, February 10. the rep
resentatiVes OF Cotner CretQh.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14

infraction of the rules, nor did Miss Arm
strong. But when DR.. Marker and Miss
Krauss declared they didn't care about
any old rules of Bellevue or any other in
stitution and would willingly quit the place
to go to Memphis and live their lives with
out Interference by the rulemakers, the
doctor and the nurse agreed to go with
the young couple and witness the marriage.
And they did.
Says eyes" After Twenty-Five Years.
Alter teaching painting for twenty-eight
years at the Mary institute. st. Louis. Miss
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Old Timers Wed.

The greatest sensation the village OF
Lake a few miles north Of Vineland. N.
j., ever had, was the announcement of the
wedding of James Jones, n years old, a
widower OF four months, and Mrs. Cath
crime Harry. Sc years old, a widow OF one
year.
The couple had been acquainted only two
weeks but the bridegroom a. nounced that
1t was love at first sight.
TIL bridegroom is a leading man I'm the
community and his friends considered the
affair worthy OF the greatest attention. Ac-
c~ordingly a brass band and a drum corps
gave them a serenade.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-14
Father BEST Man" tor sor

Father "Best Man" for Son.
A father acting as best man at the we'd
ding of his son was the unusual feature at
the marriage in Chicago OF Miss Kathryn
Charlton. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
j. Charlton OF Oak Park. and Lloyd r.
Steers of Chicago. George 5. steers served
his son as best man.