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Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

IF human beings were as correct in their
diet as a horse Is, ma'am," said the den
fist, you could tell their ages by simply
looking at their teeth"
Mercy exclaimed the elderly, but well
preserved matron in the chair, "how per-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

In the days of its wildness and
woolinest was the frontier ever as bad
as Atlantic City and the environs Of
Pittsburg?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

At any rate, the governors deputy
oil inspector for the Omaha district is
still faithful.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

Judging from the drafts on the
minor leagues there is going to be IN
the spring & cephalio shrinkage thaG
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

Net total 'AtSIS'O1S
Daily average. ........ 41,25s
GEO. B. TzscHUCK. Treasurer.
Subscribed In my preesnce and sworn
1909. NJ r. WALKER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-07

Entered at omaha postofnce as second
class matter.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
China Looks to America,
Scholarly Oriental Says

SHE$GHAI. Jan. 5.-The Shanghai
Times today prints an interview with
Ii Sum Ling. whom II characterizes as
"One OF the best known Chinese living.
well educated and possessed Of an en-
gaginE personality"
His views on the proposed alliance be-
tween America and China commanded
the worlds notice, the newspaper
states, and says the proposed alliance
was not an offensive. but defensive
one. MI j said:
China wants to be let alone. China
for the Chinese is my motto. 1t IS es-
sentiai however, that China should
have closer relations with other ma
lions Of the world, in order that the
Chinese markets may be brought into
closer relation with the worlds mar
kets
China knows that America does not
desire one foot Of Chinese territory. so
il IS natural that the Chinese should
turn first To America, and especially
because Of the geographical position Of
the two countries
IA sum Ling praised American edu-
cationaI institutions and said ne had
been impressed by the generous recep-
everywhere and their consideration and
courtesy
The people whom he had met. ne said
had shown great appreciation Of the
possible benefits to accrue from closer
business relations between America and
China. two great and wholly friendly
nations.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
OF WAR
REPLIESTO FORAKER
Forwards Answer About En-
plOyment of Detective
to Senate.

The reply from the Secretary Of War
responding to the Foraker resolution.
adopted by the Senate, was read by
title today and referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs. The text
was not read
Senator Foraker was not present. and
there was no comment Of any kind.
The information relates to the employ
ment of IT, @. Browne and other de-
tectlyes to ascertain the present where
abouts and conduct of the 1G7 negro
soldiers who were dismissed for alleged
riotiug at Brownsville.
Whether or not President Roosevelt
acted within his constitutions; rights
in dtsCharging from The army the rat
TALON Of colored troops was not
determined by the Supreme Court
decision yesterday bearing upon this
matter. according to the view Of SEN
ator Foraker
That decision was i'm the case Of one
OF the discharged soldiers who sued for
S122 back pay from the time the men
were dismissed until July. 1907, when
his term OF enlistment would have ex-
pired.
Practically the only matter taken into
consideration by the court was as to
whether the amount Of money involved
in the case was sufficient 10 have the
Supreme Court OF the United States
take CoEuiZanca OF g. This was denied
I'm the negative, 5000 being the limit
for such cases coming TO the court ard
on this teChniCality the appeaI was dis
missed.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
By OuStiHg Yuan,
Blasts Liberals Hopes

China viii now stand still-worse.
It will more probably go backward,
retraclnE the ground gained by Yuan
Shi Kai." declared a high official Of
the Chinese embassy, today. The Off
ciaI had been asked the effect, in mis-
Judgment. upon China's future, Of the
dismissal of Grand Councillor Yuan Shi
Kai. the great Chinese TafOrmer.
'I am in a delicate position" he said
at the outset Of the brief interview, 80
beg that you do not use my name.
"A reacrlonary, anu-foreign policy
seems TO be the only logical outcome Of
the present IamentabIe situation. Yuan
Shi Raj had achieved reputation as a
reformer. As grand councillor he came
I'm close touch with the internal affairs
of the nation. He believed that the
welfare Of his country demanded that
she take her place among the pro
gressive nations of the world. With
the support of the foreign diplomats in
Pekin, he accomplished wonders for
one man. considering the established
customs and the prejudices of thou
sands Of years that he had to contend
with
Now he has been summaTily dis
The Washington times., 1909-01-05

cillor. has been ordered 20 return to
Pekin, He has been in Shanghai with
friends far several days. tt is prob
able that he has been impeached and
that his return is desired in order that
he may answer the charges.
It is considered unlikely that he VIII
obey Tt is believed that the failure OF
Il anE ShaO-Ii who was a protege OF
the viceTOy, TO secure an alliance with
the United States contributed largely
TO Yuan Shi-KaIs downfall
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
China, By OuSt6rg of Yuan,
Blasts Hopes of Liberals

missed, ana Ma Tuug put i'm his place
while Lianc Tun Yen has been given
the vacant place on the foreign board.
The best that can be said for him is
that he IS 'semi-psogressive. In other
words. he IT, a 'weak-kneed refcrmeT
We all know what happens TO weak
kneed reformers' in any country; as a
rule they don't reform.
AS for Ma Tuns. his record is there
to speak for itself It is not one that
will inspire the reader with the belief
that the great work of Yuan SIN Kai
viii be continued.
Does il not seem likely That Yuan
Shi KAT will be restored TO his office
of grand cOuncilOr?" was asked.
Foreign Protests Vain.
You mean through the protests Of
the foreign diplomats" was the an-
swer. NO. They can do nothing but
protest. The Chinese government can
dispose of the protest without granting
It. What can the diplomats or their
governments do? Nothing They Ger
tainIv cannot Interfere in the domestic
affairs of China"
"WH the dismissal Of Yuan shi Kai
affect the mission of Special Ambds-
sador Tang ShaO VI to the United
States?"
ct cannot say. The deposed grand
councillor was responsible for the ap-
pointment of Tang Shao vi. Whether
Yuan Shi J[aIs dismissal will affect
that mission can only be conJectured, I"
The Washington times., 1909-01-05

What did you see?"
1--WE saw Mrs Claudia Hams lying
drunk on a divan, moaning and sob
bing-'
What did you dO7"
"I told the general to get the captain
away"
II put a pillow under her head and
slune a rug over her
What did you do them
Sent for the doctor: then I think I
took my brother uptown
Where did the general gO2'
He went to the telegraph office to
telegraph for Mrs. Hams mother
Where did you 90 that afternoon"
Il don't remember. ] may have gone
TO Lawyer Benefits office, but 7 am
not sure
Served Divorce Papers.
Don't you know your brother began
a divorce suit on that day, June /, and
that he went to New York to have the
papers DRAWN
II don't know. Il might have been
that day and it might have been the
next day"
WHO served the divorce papers on
Mrs. Hains2'
81 did
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
COMMERCE. COUNCIL
IS PREPARING WORK

At the offices Of the National Council
of Commerce I'm the Adams building.
the clerical force is busily engaged to-
day in indexing the names of 1880 bus
mess concerns throughout the country,
with which the council VIII endeavCr to
get in close touch.
The council is an institution which
originated i'm an idea of Secretary Straus,
and It's object is 70 inquire into and
promote all branches or trade with other
nations. It's officers are. Gustave
Schwab. of New York, chairman; p.
a, ECkhart. of Chicago. vice chairman,
Frank f. WiDOrE. of New York, treas
urer; William r. Corwine, of New York,
secretary.
Secretary Corwine is in charge of the
headquarters, which were opened yester-
day in the Adams building.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05

You a Trial size for zoe, postpaid, large size
telgnt times as much, 6)c. u your druggist don't
sell IT, send direct 10 us. send the yellow wrap
PR from two bottles purchased from druggist
and We VIII give you full-sLZs bottle for nothing
Waluutta Co, 9Th and Olive St, st Louis, ~ O.
Sold b. Peoples Pharmacy, 9Th and Sts., NV.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
RED TAG SALE"
AT THE FAMOUS

The entire stock of "The Famous, d"
at Al and 4Z3 Seventh street northwest
has been marked down for the red tag
sale now going on. The management
announces that the object OF the sale
is to make room for the incoming
stock Of spring goods.
Mems and boys suits and Overcoats
also women's tailOr-made suits are be-
ing sold at reduced prices. Attached TO
every garment IS a red tag, bearing the
regular price and the special price for
the sale.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
FEELING HIS PULSE

"I wonder how Mr.. Hartman IS tins
morning."
Wait a minute and I'll consult the
stock market. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
AGAIN HAMS FACES
GRUELING QUERIES
Believes Jury Will Free Him
AS Protector of His
Brother.

FLUSHING. L l.. Jan. 5.-Nerved to
meet the severe CrOss-eNamiuatiOu
which ne had been warned would con-
sumo the entire day, Thornton Jenkins
Hams resumed the witness chair today.
COOL, collected. and plainly determined
TO meet every issue in his own manner.
he settled back In the witness chair, in
dicating in every line I'm his face and
movement of his well-knit athletic
frame that ne was fully prepared to
dght To the last ditch TO have the jury
accept this story and not that of the
fifteen club members who have destined
as eye-wltnesses.
Il am confident OF having done no
wrong" he said befOTt court TecOnvened.
I viii bring to bear every power and
faculty I possess 10 clear myself of this
charge. / do not believe twelve men
VIII convict a man OF attempting 10
protect his own brother from violence.
Therefore, 1 am confident of my aCqUit-
tai
Mcintyre had Hams emphaucalIy
deny that he pointed his revolver at
any OF those who accused him with the
exception of Roberts who had picked
up the captains gun.
Dear Billy Letter.
He then took up the Dear Billie" IeJ-
ter.
Tell us what you know about that
letter. asked Mcintyre.
7 received that letter a few minutes
after Mrs. Hams made her confession.
Claudia came downstairs and asked:
Tommy. viii you mail a letter for meT
I said I would. She handed the letter
10 me- and as she did so, tried to hide
IL from the captain. He snatChed it out
of my hand and when we got out Of the
house he opened and read It, / reading
1t over his shoulder He became much
excited over il and took it away from
him"
Quick to Answer.
Hams did well under cross-examlna-
ton. He leaned well forward in his
chair his dark sparkling eyes never
leaving the countenance of Prosecutor
Darrin. apparently trying 10 anticipate
The questions that were being framed.
Darrin questioned him regarding the
Dear Billie" letter. He declared ne
took the letter when me was asked 10
do SO. hut made no attempt 10 keep the
captain from reading 10, because ne saw
that it vas addressed to Anuis. He
knew from IT'S contents that Annis was
expected at the fort that morning, and
so gave his brother a heavy dose OF bro
mite To keep him from rising early and
going back TO Fort Hamilton.
You did not want your brother TO
meet Annls, you say. Why?" asked
DaTEin
Il think the reason is perfectly plain.
Ny brother had Just learned Aunis was
responsible for his wife's inhdelity."
yes. bat what did YOU interfere for2'
81 was afraid that IF my brother came
suddenly upon Annis that 1t would drive
him mad
Would Drive Him Mad.
you were afraid it would drive him
mad, not that It would cause your
brother TO do him bodily harm? Are
you sure Of it?'
Yes. 7 am sure He was In no con
dition 90 do anyone bodily harm"
When YOU went 10 the fort that day
did YOU stay at the captain quarters
No sir; We went there. and some
IHtE5 we saw prevented our entering
VINO was with yOu2'
The captain and The general"
The Washington times., 1909-01-05

Continued from First Page)
The Washington times., 1909-01-05
Would Drive Him Mad.
Gray Hair Restored

WALhuTTA HAIR STAIN
Restores Gray, Streaked or
Bleached Hair OF Moustarhe
insUaHtsueOUsly- Gives any
shade from Light Brown 30
Black. Does not wash or rub
OF. Contains no poIsous and Is
not sticky uOI greasy. Sold by
all druggists. or We will send
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
Virginia News.

J. Thompson Brown, OF B dford
county, has announced himself for the
democratic nomination for commissioner
Of agriculture.
Justice Denning, Of Norfolk, on Sat.
urday held that girl who refuses to
marry maa must return her engage
mers ring without question.
Marshall E. Mcdonald, a well-known
farmer, died Saturday at his home,
Whitehall, Frederick county, Of para
lysis, sged 7Syesrs. He was a native OF
that comfy.
The plsat of the Norfolk Veneer Com
pany st the Norfolk and Western Rail-
ways Lsmberts Point terminal, Was
destroyed by FIRE early Saturday morn
ing, ss the result Of being struck by
lightning. 1t will be rebuilt. Loss
500, 900.
The anticipated joint debate between
Candidates Mann and Tucker, did NIT
materisliIe on Saturday. Mann refusing
fuckers challenge, and referring the
matter to the county democratic com.
tee, two members Of which, decided that
there should be no joint discussion.
The fire which started on the second
floor of hotel in CORTLAND on Satur.
day completely destroyed that building,
along with that Of the Merchants and
Farmers Bank, DR.. E. I. Reese's drug
store, Walter BrysnPs general store q
barber shop aud several smaller build
ings.
The congregation OF st. Psuls church,
Hsymarket, have placed In their church
handsome brass esgle lectern, in men,
DRY of their former rector, the Rev.
George s. Somerville, who died at Falls
Church one year ago. Mr.. Somerville
was rector of the parish for several
years.
DR.. A. B. Moore, prominent ply
stefan Of The Plains, WAS accidentally
shot In the hand while In his Office on
Saturday. 10 attempting to catch a
gan which had been knocked over he
put his hand over the muzzle and the
load was discharged, blowing off the end
Of bis middle fnger and iujuring two
others.
Mayor Culchiu, of Roanoke, in an
address TO the police force on Friday,
declared that bis "lid.on" proclamation
OF three months sgo had practically
proved to be farce. He will in future
assume advisory relationship WITH the
chief Of police, aud the lid may b. lifted,
so far as petty Sunday violstIOns are
concerned,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
News of the Day.

A dispatch from East Africa ssys that
on Friday Mr.. Roosevelt killed three lions
and his sou killed ooe.
The special congressional COMMITTEES
which went to Panama to study condi-
tious there have returned converted to
the lock type Of canal.
The Aldrich plan provides for rs per
cent. sd volorem IS the Senate maxi
mum" rate for countries that discrimi-
nae against the United States.
DR.. Auador, founder of the republic
OF Psuams and its first president, died
yesterday in Panama after lingering
illness. He wss rs years old.
Rev. Thomas Dixon, ST., one Of the
best known Baptist preachers Of North
Carolina, and father Of Thomas Dixon,
it,, the playwright, died ct Raleigh, N.
O., Saturday night, aged 30 years.
Former President Ciprisuo Castro
took a train today at Paris for SaDian-
der, Spain. Before leaving he confirm
ed the report that he intended to sue the
French government fsr expelling him
from artinique.
Fifteen civilians, principally func-
tionsries Of the Yildiz Kiosk, convicted
OF having fOmented the recent troubles,
we're hanged last night at Gslsta bridge,
Sublime Porte, Ministry OF War and St.
Sophia square, OOnstsDtinople.
known as "the pathfinder" Of Alaska
and noted as a fearless and tireess mis-
sionary in the service of the Presbyte.
risn church, DR.. Sheldon Jackson died
in the Meriweather Hospital at Asheville,
N. o., yesterday following an operation
for internal trouble.
With the booming of salutes, the ex-
change of official visits, and with shouts
Of "BauEai' from japanese on the shore,
the japanese training squadron, COM
msndsd by Rear Admiral H. Ijichi,
anchored within cables length OF Rear
Admiral SFinburne's Pacific feet in
San Francisco Bay on Saturday.
The bronze statute of Alexander
Robey Shepherd, former governor of the
District Of Columbia, was unveiled in
Washington this evening. 1t stands on
a granite pedestal In front of the new
Municipal Building at Fourteenth street
and Pennsylvania avenue. The me.
mortal was unveiled by Alexsndey Robey
Shepherd third, grandson.
The latest "hero" is Huntley Walker,
q wealthy Englishman, we'll known IS
a racing motoIist On Thursday
night at Monte Carlo be won
$50, 900, and Friday night, in a
little over two hours play, he won a
further sum of 100000. The table at
which he was playing had to suspend
operations for few minutes to replenish
its exhausted reserves, and thus Mr..
Walker, in the accepted parlsnce of the
rooms, "broke the ta9k."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 8. 1909.

fAsr week the debate on the tain
hill in the Senate took 8 sharp partisan
,nrn when Senators Simmons, OF North
Carolina: Bacon, of Georgia; Smith, oil
MARYLAND. and several other democrats
frankly advocated the retention OF .
dntv on lumber, although the republi'
cans reminded them that the Denver
nlstform had demanded free lumber
Mr. Bacon asserted that "Party plat
torms are made 10 the night aud IN 3
hurry. and 80 do not mean anything
Most Of the democrats defined their po-
sitiou as being for revenue duties Prl'
msrily, but for incidental protection.
Mr.. Aldrich seemed to be much pleased
ovar this turn of the debate, and de-
elared in reply to the offer OF mr. bscoD
n vote for s 10 per cent duty on lum-
her If the duty on New England WOOL
we're brought down to the same point
that he (Aldricb) was the same KIND OIL
q protectionist 10 Georgia that be was 10
New England. and that he did not dodge
bebiud a tariff for revenue or any other
kind Of a subteriuge. And subteriage
ia iust what southern protectionists are
dodgipg behind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03

NEARLY 5000 persons, men sOo
v,omen of all conditions from apparent
prosperity to evident poverty, gathered
in front Of the Offices Of the Civil Service
Commission 10 Washington on Saturday
TO apply for blanks for the examination
for such meniEl positions in the govern
nnent service there as cbar-women'
cieansrs laborers and other humble
nositions which pay from So to sl2 PEI
week. Many Of those in line we're
snnareptly men and women OF edu'
cation. 1t has been known to the
charitable organizations that there has
hem much suffering and poverty IN
Washington this winter, but the MOB o.
hungry and almost desperate men ano
women who gathered Saturday was q
revelation of want and suffering 10 the
capitsl of the Daticn, which surprised
even those who have hsd every oPpor-
tunity to ascertain the extent OF misery
In the city, all of which shows anything
but return of prosperity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
Had A FINE TIME.

Msior E. W. Bowler, Of the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues, was 10 an IN
usually happy view when discussing
the "trip of the Blues to Alexandra,
where they attended the ceremonies
incident to the dedication OF George
Washington Park.
"We had bully time" said Major
Bowles. "Iu fact, we have never been
accorded more hospitable welcome
than was accorded US Friday Ia Alex
andria. Alexandria did herself proud.
We were toasted, toasted and accorded a
royal good time by everybody. The
hospitality of the old burg was indeed an
enjoyable surprise to every one OF the
boys"
The Blues we're the recipients Of much
haudclappipg along the entire route,
which was four miles long.
1.-The day was an ideal one, though q
little cloudy" said Major BOwles, "snd
the boys stood the march without evil
dencing any fatigue whatever"
No untoward incidents happened u
mar the occasion, unless, indeed, the
slight iudispositiOn of one Of the mer
can be called an untOward incident
he had complained of feeling unwell be-
lore the start was made, and his sick
ness cannot be well attributed to the
trip" 80.
"Alexaudris surprised me-" said Ma
ior BowIes 81 had expected to see
little old dead aud buried town, but,
much to my surprise and qualification,
the city is pretty much alive aud up to
the minute"
Major Bowles said that it was mol
exaggerstiug it one iota to estimate yes
terday's crowd 10 Alexandria at between
Is. 900 aud 10000. Taking everything
in consideration, Major Bowles said the
men could not have asked for better
time.
The Blues arrived in Richmond at 8
o. clock this morning, during the heav-
lest of the rain, which deluged the city
10 the wee sms' hours of the morning,
and before their homes we're reached
the boys were considerably soaked
"gater soaked" Major Bowles made
quick to explain. The start was made
from AIexandris at midnight last night.
+ Richmond Journal of Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
The Baron and Baroness Uriu.

Toxic, May 3.-Baron snd Baroness
Uriu will call Wednesday for the United
States aboard the Nippon Maru. The
baron, who is Japanese admiral, will
visit Annapolis, where be received his
naval training and the baroness will
spend some time st VaIsar College,
where she was educated. The two met
while students 10 America and their
marriage wss the culm instion of q
typical "college romance" At a recent
farewell dinner given to the baron and
baroness, by the Local American ASso-
ciation the baron urged that all Jspa-
nese who received their education in the
United States should return to their
alma matters as soon. as possible, and
there by help to strengthen the bonds
between japan and the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
TIE RECENT STORMS.

Three vessels lost on the great lakes,
one with all hands, at least one smashed
to pieces on the Atlantic coast-these
are the chief maritime disasters OF Sat.
days storm. On the lEkes the storm
was one OF the most terrific ever known,
aud officers OF ships that lived to make
their ports tell OF experiences terrifying in
the extreme, of battles not only with wind
and wave, but with crushing Ice packs
as we'll. On the Allsntic cosst there
Was one major dissster-the wreck Of q
schooner on the Long Island sands. No
lives we're lost, and the work Of life
saving crews in trying TO reach the
vessel was such IS TO furnish one Of the
most thrilling and dramatic tales Of all
those that enrich the history Of heroic
deeds by the guardians Of the coast.
Chicago experienced blizzardhke
weather aud this section hsd 6urries Of
snow.
High winds uproofed houses and up
rooted trees 10 Philadelphia.
A cyclonic storm swept thorough
Savannah, Ca, doing great damage.
Thirty-iour more lives we're lost In y
tornado 10 Georgia.
Two-huDdred have perished In the re-
cert storms in the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-03
Peace Congress.

Chicago, May With more than 8
thousand delegates aad spectators toe
second national peace congress begau TO-
day. The congress will continue until
Wednesday evening. when it concludes
with a banquet. Foreign diplomats,
will vie with American publicists 10 ex-
t0lliug peace aod advocating the dssrm-
sment OF the world. The assembly has
for its purpose su awakening Of the
world conscience for general agreement
10 abolish var. Arbitration OF national
disputes ia urged "a cure for the evils
of frsctticidal strife. An address OF sec
retary Dickinson snd letter from Presi-
dent Taft we're read. They we're fol-
lowed by addresses by Miss Anna B
Eckstein, of Boston, and DR.. B. F. True
blood, secretary Of the American Peace
Society. The 6Dsl address wss delivered
by Dean w. h. Rogers, Of the Olnciu-
natl Law school.