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Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
MAY NOT HOLD ANTl-JAP BILLS
Governor VIII Not Request Measure
he Killed Until Receipt of
Presidents Letter.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. Ex-Governor
Gillett will not send a message to the leg
~islature requesting that the anti-Japanese
bills now pending in committees be killed,
unless, after the receipt of President Roose-
velt's letter on Thursday, he deems such ac-
ton necessary.
While the sova nor declines to express
an opinion on the merits of the Drew bill
prohibiting aliens from holding land, 1t is
said, on good authority, that he will veto
the measure IL il comes to him for sigma
ture.
Grove L. johnson, author Of three anti
Japanese bills that will be bitterly opposed
by the federal government. declares he
will pay no attention to the presidents re-
quest for delay.
Il shall not give up the fight, no matter
how many messages the president sends.
AS a member of this Legislature | am COINS
to do all in my power to enact these laws
giving the people tho relief they have the
right to expect"
One of Johnson's bills. prohibiting aliens
being directors Of corporations. has been
fdvorably reported and made a special or
der OF business fer tomorrow. The others.
providing for the segregation Of all Jap
auese by act OF the legislative bodies Of
municipalities, and preventing japanese
from attending the public schools for white
children. arc now before the assembly com.
mittee on municipal corporations.
WASHINGTON. Jan. Ex-senator Flint,
commenting upon tho report published in
Sacramento that President Roosevelt had
taken a hand in the effort to stop anti.
Japanese legislation before the California
legislature, stated today that the presi-
dents position as outlir ed in the Sacra.
mento dispatches is absolutely correct. II
said the president is determined this leg
~islation shall not he enacted until after the
Californians have had pointed out to then
the injustice of their attitude toward thc
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
Chemistry student. Iniured.

A ISLAND, Neb., JAM. 19-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. Rosene. a freshman Of the
Grand Island college. will hereafter make
haste slowly when experimenting in chemi-
Gals. In the course of some study he was
TO participate in a demonstration. The
professor was late and, looking up certain
formulate, Mr.. Rosene went on without the
instructor. There was an explosion, and Mr..
Rosene's face was badly punctured with gun
powder and other properties. He was
quickly removed to the Soldiers Home
hospital, nearby, where physicians attended
the injuries. The eyes were quite badly
injured, but IT is not believed that sight
will be lost. One finger was so badly in
jured that amputation of part Of it was
necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
SETTLEMENT is AGREED UPON
Protocol with VeneEuela for ArbitrR-
ton of Disputed CIaims of
individuals.

CARACAS, Jan. 1s'-Monday, via vii
lemstad, Curacao. Jan. ia protocol for
the settlement Of the disputes between the
United States and Venezuela has been
practically agreed upon by W. l. Buch-
anan. the special commissioner OF the
United States. who came to Caracas sew
eral weeks ago for the purpose OF COM
promising the difficulties of the two gov
ernments. and the Gomez administration,
The protocol, in its present form, provides
for arbitration after a stipulated sum-, fail
ing previous agreement, by the individual
claimants and the Venezuelan government.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
STUDENTS RESORT TO RING CODE
Regularly Appointed Mil Pulled OFF
at Hastings,

HASTINGS. Neb., Jan. 19-(Special)-
Two students of the Hastings High school,
both OF them prominent in the scholastic
and social life of the institution, yesterday
fought under all the regulations OF the prize
ring. The affair took place in the seclusion
of the Young Mems Christian association
athletic field and was witnessed only by
the regularly appointed seconds, but there
were some ten of these on each side. The
principals and attendants are all members
of the most prominent families of Hastings,
but the names are withheld by the partici-
pals, in fear of disciplining by the school
board. The combatants fought with bare
fists, under regular ring rules, and al
though one was knocked out neither bears
permanent marks OF the conflict.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

BEATRICE, Neb, Jan. ~1a-(Special Tel
egram)-The annual meeting Of the State
Savings and Loan association was held
here this afternoon, there being over 100
stockholders from towns in southeastern
Nebraska in attendance. There was a
lively contest between c. r. Gale and J.
w. MARBLE OF this city for the office OF
secretary. The officers elected are: Pres
ident. II. II. Norcross; vice-president, D.
G, McGaffey; secretary. G.. F. Gale: treas
urer, Louie Graft. The officers are all
Beatrice residents.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
Big Break
in Prices

Dresher's prices broke badly
last week-$35.00 first class tail
ored clothes declining to $22.5O
This is the lowest record for
years and it's a great chance to
jump in and buy low.
Bulls, elks, eagles and other
live things" are charging
Dresher's stock of classy cloths.
There are still plenty Of gilt-edge
patterns for your choice, new,
rich designs in browns and
green's, In all kinds of stripes,
lines, checks and plaids, every
one of them uncommon"
The break hasn't touched
Dresher's workmanship. Actual
S35 style, fit and wear, even at
these ridiculous prices. Full iron
bound guarantee.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
Beatrice Man I'm TroubIe.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 1~9.-(Special TeIe-
gramo-Word was received here tonight
that B. l.. Colby, a young man well known
in this city, is in Jail at FL Paso, Tex.
charged with robbing a restaurant of $40
worth of jewelry and clothing. His father,
General L. w. Colby. an attorney Of this
place, has gone TO FL Paso to assist his son,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

of Miss Clara Blanche Murphy, who will
be one of the January brides.
The member of the elk club will give
their January dancing party Tuesday even
ing, January 26, at the Rome hotel.
The annual dancing PARTY given by the
Montelion and Harmony clubs will be held
Thursday evening, January Il, at Cham
bers' academy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

Japanese. The president Is proceeding on
the theory that Japan has stopped the i'm
migration of coolies to this country and is
doing everything possible to remove the
causes Of friction between the two coun-
tries, says Mr.. Flint. The California sem
ators frequently have conferred with the
president and are aiding him in holding up
the legislation pending a full explanation
of the federal governments position in the
matter. .... .....
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

II you Will take Foiey's Orino Laxative
until the bowels become regular you will
not have TO take purgatives constantly, as
Foley's OrinU Laxative positively cures
chronic constipation and sluggish liver.
Pleasant to take. For sale BY ali drug
Rists,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
FRIENDLY SUIT OVER UNIVERSITY
Interpretation of the MIL Levy Law
In Desired.
From a Staff Corresnordent

VFTOW q SUIT OOTIespOndent)
LINCOLN, Jan. 19.-CSpecial Telegram.D-
A friendly suit has been filed in the SUI
preme court in the name of the regents OF
the state university against State Treasurer
Brian. The object of the suit is to decide
whether the state treasurer has a right
to cash warrants against the proceeds Of
the l mill levy after the biennium is closed
or whether the proceeds OF the 1 mill levy
means the amount of money the levy should
produce in the biennium, based on the valu-
alton as made by the state board. Treas
urer Brian was in doubt about the matter
and requested that the suit be filed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
ROBBERS BLOW HADAR BANK
Secure Two Thousand Dollars by Use
Of Heavy Charge Of Dynamite.
WALL OF BUILDING IS TORN OUT
Crime was Not Discovered Untfl Of
hciaIs Opened the Bank for
Business This MOrninE-On
Trail of suspect.

HADAR. Neb.. Jan. ~ia-Cspecial Tele-
gram)-The Farmers State bank OF Hadar
was dynamited and robbed last night and
close to 1900 in money obtained. The rob
berry was not discovered until this morning
when the bank officials opened the bank.
The east wall OF the bank had been blown
out by the explosion and the vault in which
the money was kept was badly torn up
Bank officials this morning said 1898 had
been taken as far as they could determine.
The robbers had effected an entrance into
the rear room OF the bank and with a crow
bar had dug into the side OF the vault. A
charge OF dynamite was then put in and
the wall OF the vault practically destroyed
The tools with which the work was done
had been stolen from the tool house Of the
railroad.
A team OF horses was stolen from the
Standard OIL stables in Norfolk and later
found in the vicinity of Hadar. 1t Is
imposed the yeggmen drove from Nor
folk to Hadar with this team. Sheriff
Dwyer has no clue of any sort and there
is little hope of capturing the men,
NJ. Inhelder, president OF the bank, lives
at Pierce. He brought a bag OF money
to Hadar this morning and the bank re-
sumed business. The bank carried burg
lar insurance to the extent OF $3.50.
Nc one here heard the explosion. but Ju
Illus Kuehl heard a team and wagon neai
the bank about / O'Clock. II IL believed L
be the wagon driven by the robbers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
NOTES ON OMAHA SOCIETY
For Miss

Complimentary to Miss Mary Hayden,
Miss Anna Coad entertained informally at
bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home.
The guests were restricted to intimate
friends OF Miss Hayden and three tables
were placed for the game.
Wednesday Mrs. Frederick Nash will en-
terrain at luncheon in honor of Miss Hay
den, whose wedding to Mr.. Adolph storz
will take place Wednesday, January p.
Bridge Party.
Mrs. C. 3. Coon was hostess at a bridge
party Tuesday at her apartments at the
Shriner in honor Of Mrs. II. ". Hayward
and her guest, Miss Zelda Zernka' of Du-
buque, Ia. Those present were Mesdames
Hayward, Walter Clement, Louis Muser,
Leo Grotte, II. ]. Penfold. j. f. Shary, ].
F.. Wagner, n. f. Miller. Ben Baker, C. r.
Belman, II. b. Randsdell, Misses Ethel
Highly. Martin, Daisy Jankowskl, Zelda
Zernka and Mrs. Coon.
Informal Affairs.
Mrs. E. A.. Cudahy was hostess Monday
at the meeting Of the Monday Bridge club
luncheon, Mrs. G. w. Wsttles and Mrs.
George Barker were guests of the club.
Mrs. w. j. Cornell entertained informally
al lunches Monday at her home, when
those present were Mrs. c. Richmond Day,
Mrs. E.. l.. Lomax, Mrs. A b. Smith, Mrs.
E. s. Westbrook. and Mrs. w. j. Connell.
Mrs. f. d. Van Court gave an informal
bridge party Monday afternoon at her
home, when four tables of players were
present.
G~Ordon-NIchoIs.
The marriage of Miss LYDIA Nichols,
daughter Of Mr.. w. j. Nichols Of Kansas
City, and Mr.. Frank A. Gordon, son of
" - E--l ~.a- 4-N -
Monday evening, January Is, at S o'clock.
The wedding was attended only by rela-
tives. Rev. L. o. Baird OBLIGATED. After
a short wedding trip the young people will
be at home at 2OS2 North Eighteenth, street.
Luncheon Party,
Mrs. G. L. Raymer entertained the first
OF a series OF luncheon parties Tuesday al
her home, followed by cards in the after.
noon. The table had n pretty centerpiect
OF fruit and ferns and attached TO the
place cards at each place was an American
Beauty rose. Those present were Mrs
Charles Johnson, Mrs. Thomas Healy. Mis-
Sandberg, Mrs. John Colvin. Mrs. J. ]
Leddy, Mrs. Jennie Kruger, Mrs. William
Rhyn, Mrs. Davis OF South Omaha, Mrs
Harry Abraham, Mrs. George Petrronet
and the hostess.
Mechanically.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Francis Kelly an,
nounce the marriage Of their daughter
Miss Margaret Anne Kelly. 10 Mr.. Hugh
Joseph McKenna. which was solemniZeC
Tuesday with a nuptial high mass at ST
Johns Collegiate church in the presenci
Of relatives. After a wedding trip L
Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. McKenna will be a
home after March l at Forest Hin Park.
coming Events,
Mrs. ]. F. McCaffrey will entertain a
luncheon Thursday at her home in homo
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

A man suspected Of having committed
the bank robbery is said now TO be in
Omaha. A telephone message was received
at II o'clock at the office of Sheriff Bradley,
saying that this man had presumably left
early Tuesday morning and would arrive
in Omaha by train at 1880. 1t was, of
course, too late to intercept him at the
station, but the police department was
promptly notified.
The man in question is, or at least, was
wearing a frock coat and silk topper
This description may have the unfortu-
nate result that some stray elderly actor
out OF a job may be clutched by the
police.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
FIREMEN IN SESSION IN NORFOLK

several Places Are After the Next
Convention
NORFOLK. Neb Jan. 19.-(Special Tele-
Gram.)-3OO Nebraska volunteer firemen are
in Norfolk tonight for the twenty-seventh
annual convention Of the, state association.
Fremont, York. and Alliance are after
next years convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
Florence Rate Case Argued.

Charles S. Elgutter and c.. c. wrigh ar
gued before the State Railway commission
this afternoon the case OF Dietz Lumber
Company and others against the Chicago,
81. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad
company, This company is charged with
having Increased the rates on building ma
terlal from Omaha to Florence. The ship
pers are asking that the rates be reduced
to conform with the old rates and that the
railroad company make reparation to the
shippers for shipments made during the
time the rates were excessive. Mr.. Elgut-
ter appeared for the shippers and Mr.
Wright for the railroad company.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20
Secretary HAyward's Movements

William Hayward. secretary OF the re-
publican national committee, was In Lin
coin today attending supreme court Mr..
Hayward, who will act as chairman OF the
national committee for the next four years.
expects to meet National Chairman Hitch
cock in Chicago some time this month.
Janlery 20 he expects to attend the Grid
non dinner in Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

Mrs. J. F. MeCaffrey will entertain at
luncheon Thursday al her home IN honor
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-20

followed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Bruins
will make their home on a farm near Up
land
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05

Immense assortment for selectio
Ladies' and Children's Underwear
Heavy winter weights, regular val
ues to s1.00 garment, 15c, 25G,
3Sc and .5OG
Ladies' Union Suits-Heavy fleeced,
cream or white, extra and regular
sizes, $3.50 values .0SE
Ladies' Wool Union Suits that sold to
$3.50, in two lots, $3.50, S1.9S
Ladies' Winter Hose-All sizes and
kinds, values up to 45c. on sale
at........ .1Oc, 12Kc and 19c
Misses and ChiIdren's Ribbed Hose
19c values. 1OC 25c values. .15c
Ladies' zoe Cotton Union Suits. .39G
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
Church Almost COmpIeteIy wiped Out
I'm sicily and Distress Call
f"' is Issued.

'MethodiSm in Sicily is almost COM
pletely wiped out. Ask the churches to
rende assistance"
This telegram was received by DIR. Will
liam Gorst, superintendent Of this con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal church
from the Central Christian Advocate and
was read by DIR. Gorst at a meeting of the
Methodist union, held Monday afternoon
at the Young Mems Christian association
building. The ministers decided to take
some action for the relief of the sufferers
in Sicily.
Three religious conferences were held at
the Young Mems Christian association
Monday afternoon. the Baptists meeting
for a conference of Sunday school workers,
the Methodist union holding a session and
the congregational ministers also meeting
10 meet with the new ministers who have
lately come TO Omaha.
For the first time in several months all
the Congregational churches Of Omaha are
manned the new ministers being Row. J,
p. Clyde of the Plymouth church. Rev. ].
L.. Fisher OF the Saratoga and Rev. f. w.
Blew of the Parkvale church. Rev. Fred
erick T. Rouse OF the First. Congregations
church reported that his health and happi-
ness class had met with a hearty reception
and that there were over sixty members
present at the first meeting Sunday night.
Judge Lee Estelle addressed the Metho-
dist union on juvenile courts and the de-
IInquent child. He spoke OF the neglected
child and what was to be done for 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
January Clearance Sale

500 pieces high grade English Long
Cloth. SO inches wide. soft chamois
finish, worth 1Sc yard; Tuesday per
bolt, $1.45; yard .........12KC
100 pieces fine sheer India Linon,
made of best Egyptian cotton, worth
1Sc yard; Tuesday, yd ......12ht
500 high grade Bed Sheets, size SIX
90, heavy and durable. we'll worth
75c each; Tuesday, each. 80. .45G
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
THOMAS F0ReETS CERTIFICATE
DemOcTatic Legislator Never Thinks
OF Paper showing He Was
Elected.

Walter p. Thomas, one OF the democratic
members OF the lower housS OF the ~legisla-
ture, went to Lincoln without a certificate
showing that he Is entitled 10 a seat IN the
assembly. as required by law. The legisla-
tor forgot all about the certificate, as many
a man about to be married has forgotten
20 produce q license. until about TO leave
for the capital. 1t was then impossible to
procure the certificate and he vent with
out H. A friend paid the required IS cents
ana the certificate viii be mailed to the
frustrated lawmaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
TOM HALEY is RECAPTURED
ALLEGED safe blower who Escapes
from Grand Island Again
In Tolls

Tom Haley. who recently escaped from
the Grand Island Jail where he was held
under a federal Indictment for b.owng the
postoffiee safe at sumner. has been re-
captured at Washington. Kansas, and will
be brought to Omaha for safe keeping.
Haley was to have been tried at North
Platte this week, but his escape from Jail
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
consider

several weeks ago will necessitate a post
ponement Of the trial.
The government authorities consider
Haley one of the most desperate men they
have had to deal with In this state. He is
suspected OF being in a number OF post
office robbery cases prior to the affair at
Sumner. where he and his pals secured
nearly $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
MAYOR DEFlES HITCHCOCK
DenounOes Legislators Concession fOI
Elective Board.
MAY HOLD INDIGNATION MEETING
DahIman Accuses ConEressman-EditoF
OF Collision with 20
Defeat VIII Of Majority
of voters.

Mayor Dahlman h picked mp the
gauntlet thrown down by hitchcock, who
whipped the democratic legislators into
linz for his elective Fire ana Police board
scheme. The mayor dcfiss the congress-
man-editor's power, accuses him OF oouu-
sion with che breweries, d~snounoes the
Legislators for their mbGervienoy, de-
clarsS that In indignation meeting viii be
called to protest against the action OF the
delegation, that the voters understood
ahoms rule" ~ snunoiated in the demo-
cratic. platform and campaign speeches 70
mean = mayor-appointsd excise board and
declares he viii exert his ultimate tnflu-
snos TO thwart the Hitchcoek-brswsry
combination.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
-nIaEncefuI q

CT liver and bowels. in refusing to act. Is
quickly remedied with DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. 25c. For sale by Beaton Drug
60.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05

Mems Underwear-Heavy f1eeced, all
sizes and colors, regular soc quality
lot ......... ..... .ZhG
Mems Toe Quality Underwear-In all
sizes, to close ...... 49,. ..45r
Mems Wool Underwear-All sizes and
colors, values up to $2.00 garment.
at .s....... $50
Mems and Boys Wool Sweaters-Reg-
ular 800 quality at. Soc
Mems Combination Suits-Heavy wool
fleeced, regular values to $3.5O; at,
choice ....... .0SG and S1.5O
Children's Night GOwns-Heavy quail
ity. nicely trimmed. soc values: on
sale at 20r
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
YARD WIDE UNBLEACHED MUSLIN
d LINoNs
Winter Underwear and Hosiery Clearance

Half and Less Actual Retail Values for quick stock reduction.
Immense assortment for selection.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05
METHoDIsTS HIT BY QUAKE

Watch Your Door Knob.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-05

January Linen Sale Now On
Considering quality we have no competition
at these wonderful special sale prices

All pure linen Table Damask. in Irish.
Scotch and German makes, our usual
76c grade, Tuesday, yard. .39G
Hemstitched Table Cloths size s-4, full
bleached, good size, worth $1.50-
Tuesday each ...... .0S&
All our high grade pure linen hemmed
and hemstitched Towels, 35c values.
Tuesday, each ...,..........1QG
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07

M. B. VanNess was a Wednesday
morning passenger to Crowley.
Rev. Father Rombouts was a
visitor in Lake Charles Tuesday.
E. B. Christman was transacting
business in the parish seat Wednes-
day.
If you have q Second hand, One
Horse Plow, in good condition, for
sale, address Lock Box 1871, stating
price.
Rev. A. B. WEIGH returned on
the early train Monday morning
from Texas, where he has been for
five or six weeks. He expects
to be here for two or three weeks,
when he will move his family to
Stonewall county, Texas, where he
has accepted a call. Mr.. WEIGH
has purchased a large tract of land
in the northwest part of Texas,
and expects to have the same i'm
proved as rapidly as possible.
Mrs. Nellie Elliott and her son
Roy, who live near Thornwe!l, were
guests at the home of Mrs. Elliott's
sister, Mrs. Chas. Stewart, the first
of the week. After farming rice
for ten years, they have decided to
take a we'll earned vacation, and
started Thursday evening for their
old home in Northern Kansas,
where they expect to remain until
about the first of October, when
they will return to their Louisiana
home.
Rev. E. R. Houck, formerly past
or Of the Methodist church of this
city, but now presiding elder of the
Marshall, Texas district, delivered
the dedicatory sermon at the Meth
odist church Sunday night. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Houck,
who will remain here for several
days, and by his daughter, Miss
Edna, who directed the work of
the choir during the services. They
have a hoste of friends here, who
are glad to welcome them again,
even for a brief visit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Letter to e. n. Clark.
Welsh. La.

Dear Sir: Suppose you ara growing
an acre or two of cabbar,>: where'I
you get your seed? r." price OF
Long Island seed lis 81 III: the Ger
mans send over tons of ''c,nbape-
seed" SOC ID.
Most gardeners buv thu German
seed; of course, you knnw ,bsy
wouldn't pay 81 for cabbage seeds.
when they could get it for SOC And
that's how people do about everything.
Careful people buy the smallest
package OF each, count out loo seeds
OF each and grew them a week IN a
hot-house; then count their plants.
They've got 100 Long Island plants
and 10 German.
How, do you think, the Long Island
cabbage. growers account for that?
They'll tell you the German seed il
mostly turnip, which looks like cab.
bage, but isn't.
Why didn't the turnip-seed grow?
The German had killed it, baked IL.
What did they bake it for? Dead
seeds tell no tales.
There's whole business in killed
seeds. A dealer can get all the dead
seed he wants, that look like cabbage
and something else; he can mix,em
with actual seeds, pound to an ounce
and sell you your seed at whatever
price you like to pay and whatever
profit he likes to take.
The same with paint; you can paint
with whitewash or paint, poor paint
or good; you can pay your painters
50 a day for brushing it on. But
whitewash is whitewash, poor paint Is
poor paint, and good is good.
You'd better buy good. and pick.out
your good by the number of gallons
it takes to cover job; least gallons,
best paint; least gallons, least cost BY
S. gallon; least cost most wear.
Better buy Long Island seeds. but
try'em first. Better buy Devoe, but
try it first.
Yours truly
81 F W DEVOE & co
Taught Lumber Co sells our paint.