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Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
YOkOhama,s semi. Centennial.

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Yokohama. Japan. a few days sgo
celebrated the hftieth anniversary of
the opening of that port. the nrst In
japan, to foreign trade, and with the
possible exception. Of the western part
of the United States the world has
lever seen such progress In so short
a space of time. The progress Of
japan is more remarkable because 1t
is not material industry alone which
has developed, but a progressive ma
ton has been evolved from one OF the
most exclusive and hitherto nom
progressive races. The United states
has made wonderful strides, but 1t has
been accomplished through developed
intellectual and Industrial material.
Japan, when it's first port was
opened. was densely populated, but
lived within and for itself. II is
JapAn's nationality which has been
revolutionized within fifty years. and
from a hermit people the nation has
grown into one Of the potent world
powers. Starting with absolutely no
outside commerce, II now challenges
the United States. England and Ger
many for the trade Of the Pacific, and
is beginning to reach out into the At
lantic.
Fifty years more Of equal progress
would make Japan a commercial col
ossus, but there are unmistakable
signs of a halt and hat the western
world has not so much to fear from
Japan as some imagine. It's people
are poor and the wars which aided
in past expansion have still further
impoverished them. Commercial ex-
pansion has absorbed private and ma
tional capital almost to the limit and
the strain is beginning to tell. II
Japan can build up and maintain a
great international commerce and
world power on a foundation Of an
impoverished people, 1t will be the
first nation to do so. Thoughtful stu
hold the ground 1t has gained while its
masses are being brought up to the
standard of modern living conditions.
Increasing intercourse with others is
bound to end the era when its people
are content to live in the simplicity
enforced by the low wsges OF the
past, and 1t is predicted the internal
economic revolution Of the future will
be as marked as national growth has
been in the past.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
IL FrankIin OutcIassedf
Philadelphia Record.

There Is nothing new under the sun,
and there never was. They have dis
covered in France an inventor-Jaques de
ROmas-who wa two years ahead of Ben
jamin Franklin in devising a lightning rod.
They are going to erect a belated monu-
ment to testify their appreciation Of the
service rendered 1t is declared that the
French Academy OF Sciences in 1874 recog-
niEed the validity Of Romas' claim to prior
ityi but II will require a great deal of
confirmatory evidence to upset the general
belief that Franklin's klte-flying expert
ment, conducted near the place where the
Record building now stands, was the pre-
cursor OF the lightning rod era.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
BARON VERSUS HOME BUILDER.
One Lumber King Admits He Has
Enough.
st. Paul Pioneer Press.

St. Paul Pioneer Press-
A wealthy lumberman remarked in q
recent interview in st. Paul that the ad-
vance in the prics Of lumber within the
last three months alone, had added over
$500. 900 to the value OF his hOldlnss of tim
bered land. What do 1 care, then, for .
duty on lumber p he exclaimed. THE adj
vance Is going to continue right along.
and It will give me all the money 1 van
Lot congress give the people they
want in the repeal of all duties on lumber.
Our business needs no protection"
Unfortunately, however, this generous
minded gentleman is an exception among
the lumber barons. The millions which they
proAches, only whet their appetite for
more, The duty will add but an ~instGnif-
icant sum to their profits, in comparison
with those which they are reaping from
their practical monopoly Of the %country's
diminishing timber supply. But their hands
reach sreedlly for it. nevertheless. And the
shame Of the country Is that congress,
with q full knowledge Of the vast gains
pouring into the pockets OF these barons,
prefers to retain the duty for their bsne-
fit rather than seem to ~sympathiSe with
the hundreds OF Thousands Of home build
ers to whom that duty means either q
considerable Increase In tho cost OF their
houses or the building of smaller ones.
Nothing will contribute 80 much as this
preference by congress Of baron over home
builder to make tho next house Of repre-
sentatives democratic.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
HArrinan's Daily Exercise.
Philadelphia Press.

Z. H.. Hartman appears TO believe in
the strenuous life. He leaves before long
for B~ad-GGstein. Austria, and will remain
six weeks there with his family. making
automobile excursions In the sRbSkAm-
merEut Mr., Hartman will take rational
exercise morning and evening by pro-
~nouneinE the name OF SabEkammerGut
ten times in rapid suoc ssston while stand
ing on his tiptoes With arms outstretohod
A cold shower bath to follow win rsm0ys
all EIEns Of OVsT-fatiEIG
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The Nebraska Railroad commission
has now sQuarely Joined Issue with the
railroad companies doing business in
the state and the contest for supremacy
will soon be in full tilt. The commits
sion has finished it's task and promul-
gated the result in the form of q new
rate sheet. which is practically a dis
lance tArii toward the several CLASH
hcations. This applies solely to ship
ments within the state. but 1t is fair to
presume hat it viii be as vigorously
opposed by the railways IS though it
covered interstate commerce. The
question will very likely turn on the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

l agreed to give you reduced rates you
told me you we're a light eater"
80 l am, ma'am," he replied; Tn the
human Salamander at the museum.
You'd oughter see me swRller burnin'
torches. Catholic Standard and Times.
What's the cause OF the scarcity OF
fresh corn and tomatoes around here
asked the summer boarder.
We advertised home coOktn', didn't we?'
asked Farmer Corntossel.
Yes"
We'll we're Elvin' you canned vege-
ton Star.
Wareham L~onR-D'you b'lieve there's
such a thing as the tobacker trust7
Saymold Storey-Sure; that amt no
pipe dream-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The courts, after years OF trying,
have found a way to determine when
whisky has been adulterated by hold
ing that the chemical test is conclu4
sive. Just why 1t took so long to
reach this conclusion in case of whisky
when the rule has been applicable to
every other article does not appear.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
Senator Daniels Life Job,
Sprip0field ReDublfcan

Senator Daniels rs-slectiOn 70 the United
States senate from Virginia is 30 AbSo-
lutely ~unOppOssd that the chairman OF the
democratic state committee has taken the
liberty 20 eliminate his name from the
ticket to be voted on at the coming demo-
cratic primaries. This action saves some
thing In the cost Of printing and saves the
work Of counting a unanimous vote. The
Virginia legislature will then commission
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
FAREWELL TO TENNESSEE.

l.. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution
I'm goin' away
From Tennessee.
For the state has gone
Too dry for mel
There is where
/ was raised an born,
An I've hit h rye,
An I've drinked the corn
Where I've heard the song
OF the whip-poor-wilL
An made my way
To the moonshine still,
Where I've seen the skeery
Rabbits jump,
AS 1 took my jug
From the old field stump.
But I'm goin' away
From Tennessee,
For the state has zone
Too dry for mel"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Mayor Mcclellan Of New York, who
nred General Bingham as police COM
missioner OF New York. may md the
experience Of Governor HOke Smith Of
Georgia a repeater. The governor dis
missed Railroad Commissioners Brown
and now 1t IL Governor Brown and Pri-
vats Citi1en Smith
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The Steel trusts earnings for the
last quarter are approximately $685.
OOO,o 900, and the outlook for the COM
ing period is even better. The bust
ness outlook from that point Of view
is certainly encouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
,toma statistica show

Customs statistics show that dia-
mond importstions are on the increase.
which would indicate there was no de-
hciency in private incomes, even II I'm
Gle Sam is a little bit crAmped.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

II the paving contemplated at pres
ent ID all put down Omaha will soon
resume Its position as the best paved
city Of its size in the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

If the officers at the state house do
not get together some confusion over
the form of the ballot is likely to re-
suit. The decision OF the supreme
court will probably adjust the matter
without serious friction.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The Omaha delegates to the Yank-
ton convention expect to bring back
with them an order for the next session
OF that body. Omaha folks will be
mighty glad to welcome the gathering.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
Johnny on the spot"

Kansas City Times.
When the proposition for an income tax
amendment to the constitution came up in
the enate Mr.. Bnstow sought TO amend
IL by adding q proposition for the election
OF senator's by direct vote. The dispatch
adds that "Vloe President Sherman dis
posed OF the amendment, however" after
Aldrlch had objected to it. The office Of
vice president does not o to much,
but Mr.. Sherman does the best he can to
serve the interests that put him there.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Former Police Commissioner Bing-
ham may yet be the republican oandi-
date for mayor of New York. and II he
does he should be in a position to
make Tammany take notice. eve II he
is not elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
sectiOnaIism FadInE Out.
RrnnLlrn standard Union

Last month and this month should be-
come notable for furnishing convincing tes-
timony OF the almost total disappearance
OF the old sectional war feeling. Probably
not since the great conflict has there been
compressed in four consecutive weeks such
abundant evidence that the pretudices ana
rancors engendered by the internecine war
a all but been erased by the melloWtns
effects of time.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Count Won Buelow can quit when
he discovers a way to raise 100000
900 additional revenue for the German
empire. The Job Is likely to work
him overtime until he is entitled to a
vacation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
BallOoninr TO the POLE,

Baltimore American.
England may be still further alarmed
when that nation hears that Germany is
to make an effort TO reach the North Pole.
The expedition will be under the 'protec-
ton" OF the kaiser. but Count Zeppelin in
his airship will do the work. And now It
IL for Commander Peary 20 vindicate the
enterprise and dominion Of this country by
seeing the pole first.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

New York leads all the other cities OF
the earth, London excepted, In the num-
Der, costliness and convenience of It's
places OF amusement. The city has eighty
one theatars, OF which si~xty-nine are in the
borough OF Manhattan. They rave q
combined seating capacity OF 10000. An
average Of closely upon 100. 900 attend
theatrical and operate performances
nightly during the season. spending on an
average SlaG. 900 q night for seats.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The suRragists in convention at
Seattle have decided the outlook for
their ause Is hne. AS optimists the
suffragists are not excelled ever by w.
7 BPvant
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

the senator for his fifth term. Every vir-
ginian understands that the major is
in the senate for life, regardless Of his
views or votes. His recent confession Of
faith as a protectionist made no difference
with his adorng constituency.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

North Platte is indulging a water
works row similar to that Of Omaha,
the appraisers having returned a price
for the plant In excess of the popular"
estimate. It is one thing for an agi-
tator to give his opinion on the value
Of a great mechanical establishment
and quite another to buy 1t ON that
basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
A solemn WArninG.
washington Herald.

The Treasury department does not know
how funny It is when 1t solemnly warns
us against certain counterfeit go bills.
The average man would regard with grave
suspicion any $50 bill coming his way.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Owners OF sites for skyscrapers in
Omaha needn't worry II they do not
land one OF the present crop. They
have a splendid chance of getting in
on the next round.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The pearl button industry has in
vadsd Missouri. but the small boy will
still continue TO adorn the lower end
Of his S~uspenders with locust thorns
and shinEle nails.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
GAS.


Sir, lend me your ears said the actor
IN do better than that" facetiously re-
sponded the magistrate, TN give you a
hearing. baltimore American.
Yes. sir, we take summer boarders, but
we require references. L.
That's all right. What are your rates?'
Fifteen dollars a week"
Wei, IL you can give me good refer
ences I'll come" -Chicago Tribune.
Bring me some Of the roast beef OF old
England" said the breezy American tourist
Ere you hare, sir" said the waiter
2 few minutes later; this his hold H'eng-
Hanythink more, sir ?" - Philadelphia
Ledger.
Il can't see how so many men stand 1t
to eat in 3 cheap and noisy and untidy
II suppose the explanation is as old as
What's THAR"
The craving for food."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Tommy-Pop, what Is the difference be-
tween vision and sight?
Tommy's Pop-Well, my son, you can
tlatter a girl by calling her a vision, but
ord.
what a beautiful figure young Mrs.
De style has! And she has such a fine
mo, she doesn't use a carriage now;
she's bought an automobile. Baltimore
American.
See herel' exclaimed Mrs. starvom,
after the new boarder's first meal. when
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

sufaciency OF the rates and the hear
ings that are cited for the coming
month and thereafter ought to be OF
unusual interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
some Consolation.
washington Herald,

Happily for him, the consumer Is a true
optimist. While he knows he Is the goat
and bound to get 1t in the neck, he is
thankful that he - not a giraffe, anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
Disappearance OF ''the Frontier.'

The Denver mint has taken to coming
pennies to supply local demands in the far
west. The old understanding habit is
disappearing beyond the Missouri. II has
followed the disappearing geographical en-
uty and state OF mind known as ''ths
frontier"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Zeppelin will have one advantage in
trying for the North Pole In his air
ship. No pear trees in that section to
wreck his machine.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

A Pennsylvania railroad ofncial has
been retired on a pension OF $4,000
per year. Plenty OF other men who
would be willing to quit working for
that SUM.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

An army oficer has discovered a
kickless variety Of mule. This GER
tainly puts all other modern discov-
ereFs In the background.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Tailors assert motoring has a tend
ency to increase the waist line Of it's
devotees. 1t certainly is apt to de-
crease the obesity of the pocketbook.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

1t 10 estimated that s1.OOO,oo a day goes
out OF Now York to the seaside, mountain
and other rural resorts.
This dosa not include the steady flow
from the city banks to the semi-permanent
out-of-town New Workers who have homes
in Newport Tuxedo. the Berkshires or
other fashionable resorts. Nor does IT
take note OF the army Of Americans In
Europe.
1t covers only the daily output Of the
genuine summer "rusticators," the cash
laid down by the families OF business or
professional men who are away for periods
ranging from the Weekend to all summer,
When some Of the fathers pay the bills
they are willing to swear that the total
will be nearer 1900. 1000 than $1,000 900.
But most Of the money comes back.
There are hundreds OF country" hotels
and boarding houses in the three states
about New York that daily depend upon
II for their meats, vegetables, eggs and
even milk
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The check book does not belong on
the five-foot book shelf. because 1t is
needed too often.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

What q wealth OF material is accu-
mulatinE these days for the Ancient
Literary society debate over which is
the more destructive, FIRE or water.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
state Of Nebraska Douglas County. Sc:
George 3. Tssnhuck, treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing Company. being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF full
and complete copies Of The Daily, Morn
ing, Evening and Sunday Bee printed dur
ing the month OF June. 1909. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
Distinguishing Traits.
Topeka Capital.

The principal difference between q young
man and an old one is that the young man
wants to talk base ball, while the elderly
one desires to call your attention to the
fact that taxes are much higher this year
than they were last,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Washington is said to have led all
the other cities in a safe and sane
Fourth. but then the senators shot on
all their fireworks a month age.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The surface, elevated and subway rail-
ways OF New York City carried LOO, 600 600
passengers last year which IL over IS per
cent moro than the total number OF pas
ssnsers carried on the steam railroads OF
the entire country. An average Of $3.50, lA2
passengers were carried daily, Of which
number l.oss.O Sl rode in Brooklyn cars. An
average OF 500, 900 passengers are carried
daily on cars crossing Brooklyn bridge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Subscribers leaving IA city tenn"
DOraFiIy shOUla have h Bee
mailed 10 then. Address will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

A religious sect has predicted the
world will ONE to an end September
is. This should leave time to pass
the tariff bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The American Sugar Refining COM
pany enters a plea OF not guilty, but a
Jury will decide later.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The change Of chaplains at the state
penitentiary is not likely to result IN
an upheaval among the congregation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The Yankton convention will have
little trouble in convincing the world
that there is enough water in the Mis-
souri, to float a steamboat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Gould you lend me . sharp knife?' asked
E customer in the cafe OF a big hotel near
the Grand Central station as he slipped
something long and COOL" TIT knife be-
ing forthcoming, the customer took a new
two dollar bill from his pocket, folded It
carefully in tho middle and cut 1t neatly
in two, placing the halves in his wallet.
You van to know why l did that, don't
your he remarked to the mystified bar.
tender. well. that's part Of q little scheme
Of mine. I'm going over pretty soon to
put my wife on a train for Chicago. One
half OF that bill III give to my wife and
the other half to the porter. II the oolored
man IL Attentive and courteous throughout
the trip my wife will give him her half
OF the bill In Chicago. II he's slow and
grumpy he gets only the piece I gave him.
OF course, I lose my = either way, but
there's some satisfaction In knowing that
the servant has q real incentive to good
service"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

Nebraska is certainly located in the
rain belt.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

The tarin bill has not been arrested
yet for violating the speed limit.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08
Around New York

RApplss on ~ 0uFrSnt - Efe
= . seen IN the Great American
metropolis from Day ~ Day
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

b.
Treasurer.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
to before me this 1st day of July, 1909.
(Seal) M. p. WALKER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-08

See herel' exclaimed Mrs. Starvem
after the new boarder's first meal, 'wher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-01
AMUSEMEN

Another large crowd visited the Opera
House last Dight aud erj dyed the !hflli-
log love story preseoted 10 the drama
entitled "a Hslf Breeds Love-" The
s.sge setiiug with tepets erected, was as
natural ss il one we're 10 the heart OF en-
IndIsn village 10 the far wssl and the
life portrayed Is typical Of that Oh tue
red nsn. One could hardly help en-
i9yIug the show, IS 1t Is one OF the beat
seen 10 this house. Tonight 1t will Dc
repeated for the last time. Tomorro"
night the "Oubsn Spy" will be pre-
sented.
At the Surprise Theatre this Is the
last night Of the splendid vaudeville en-
te,tsinmenl which has held the boards
for the past two nights. TOmor'o"
night new faces and an entire ne" snow
will be here. II one wants sn hour Oh
real enjoyment be can select no better
plan than the S0rprise Theatre tonight
This Is q great variety of excellent per-
formers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-01
Martha WaShinQtOnCsfe

On MONDAY, November %,
there will be opened at the north
east corner of King and Wash
ington streets a
High-C'ass Restaurant for
Ladies and Gentlemen
which it is intended TO make a
credit to Alexandra. As a res
tsurant il is the wish of the pro-
prletor to make it 10 Alexandra
what the New Willard Cafe is to
Washington aud the Jefferson
Hotel Cafe is to Richmond. A
simple luncheon or an elaborate
dinner will be served at ModeI ate
Prices, and everything Will be
first class, Let it be a place where
the Alexandra people can meet
and bring their out of town
friends to enjoy the best that can
be had to eat.
nOy20 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-01
PROPERTY SALES.

Mr.. Richard Gibson hiss cold to Mr..
William SmitbeB lot 1S, block /, In
Whest & Suler's subdivision.
Mr.. Samuel English has sold 10 Mr..
]. e. Hamilton a house and lot on the
west side Of Lee street, between Wolfe
and Wilkes and to Mr.. Julian Bach the
house adjoining.
Mr.. d. NJ. Smith hes cold to Mr.. j.
Matthews four houses and lots on the
vest side OF Alfred street between Wilkes
and Wolfe.
Mr.. Harry Hammond has sold to Mr.
Caleb Roberts two two story frame
dwellings 10 the court bounded BY Pit.
Royal, Cameron and Queen streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-01
THE HENRY SMITH CASE.

10 the Corporation Court today Judge
harley entered an order directing City
sergeant Cox to remove Henry Smith,
colored, now confined 10 the Alexandria
county islI, to the jsil lie this city tomor'
.og. aud on Friday to bsve him 10 the
court room. On Friday Smith, II be has
not seenred counsel will be assigned one
20 dsJend him and the date for his trial
will be fixed. Smith is the fourth man
of the ousrtette charged With the murder
last March of Walter F. Schultz. he
turued states evidence and mainly on
his testimony Pines, Dorsey and John:
con we're tried, convicted aud sentenced
20 the electric chsir They we're to have
been eIectrocuted last month bat they
were respittd by Governor Swanson I'LL
January 10 order that Smith might be
tried before their execution. Smith, 1t
is said, will plead guilty OF murder In
the second degree. Should be do tbs
aud be sentenced TO the penitentlsry bis
terra will be for life,aS be has served Two
terms In that Institution. Some, how
ever, say Smith will not make such plea
but will stand trial.