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DECREASE IN IMMIGRANTS


NSbiAllN0u AlOAh II hSA II 19NsV
wishes of their own governments to obtain
entry to the mainland of the United States,
In the course of the year 1908, 81, 7ss Jap
anese aliens applied for admission to the
United States. In the year 1903, 1894 Jap
anese aliense applied for admission. Of
those applying for admission in the last
year, 1928 were admitted.
The total increase in population by Jap
anese immigration was 3,s26.
Chinese Law Inadequate,
The report indicates inadequacy of the
law to accomplish without cause for COM
plant the exclusion of Chinese who are
barred by the statute. The smuggling OF
Chinese into the United States goes on. al
though nan are apprehended in the vicin-
ity of the land boundaries and deported.
or the Chinese arrested 50 per cent we're
taken into custody in the districts imme-
diately connected with the land boundaries.
Every effort has been made by the bureau
to prevent the smuggling into the country
OF Chinese and IN Improvement Is shown
in this work over previous years.
The report urges the government to take
effective means to prevent the congestion
OF arriving aliens in the great centers of
population. During the year 80 per cent of
the aliens arriving at United States ports
were destined to New York; over II per
cent to Pennsylvania; over Z per cent each
to Illinois and Massachusetts,, and over
per cent to New Jersey.
Information Department FAvOrs
1t Is pointed out that some of the states,
particularly in the south and west, are
vitality interested IN securing settlers. yet
the new law" says the report. does not,
in terms and according to the literal letter,
contemplate in the exception more than
that the said states should be allowed to
place in foreign newspapers and magazines
advertisements describing in general terms
the opportunities for settlers and wage
earners within their limits" 1t is recon-
mended that congress authorize the extern
sion OF the work of the division of informa-
ton, so that arriving immigrants may have
definite information concerning various de-
sirable localities in the United States. to
the end that they may locate in such places
as will afford them prompt and remunera-
tive employment.
Considerable space is devoted to the re-
port of Judge Richard K. Campbell. chief
Of the division Of naturalization. Every
effort has been made by the division not
only to eliminate fraud from the naturaiza-
ton of aliens, but to secure absolute com
pliance with the law. Cooperation has
been effected, through the Department OF
Justice, with the United States courts
throughout the country. 1t is recommended
that a sufficient appropriation be made &c
organize a force of examiners to investi'
gate every petition for naturalization" II
is recommended also thai the fees allowed
clerks of courts be increased in order tC
afford the officials adequate compensation
for the labor involved. Through the worl
Of this division the government now ha'
complete records OF all applications fol
naturalization papers and a complete record
of the reasons for the acceptance or rejec'
ton of any such application.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11

the woman's husband. Cleve widnor. who
compelled them 60 march to police head
quarters. There the wronged husband
turned the pair over 70 Chief OF Police
Bergerson and filed a charge Of adultery
against them. Mrs. widnor Is 90 years
OF age and was married to widnor when
only is. She Is quite pretty. stevens
claims to be only is years of age lie is
badly scared.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11
EIopinr Couple Arre.ted.

CHEYENNE Wyo.. Jan. 1O.-(Special)-
Ray Stevens and Mrs. Merele widnor.
both of Fort Collins. Colo, from which
place they eloped a week ago, were ar
rested on the street here this morning by
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11

had sustained three broken RIBS and that
he was cut and bruised in a dozen places
about the head and body. It will be a lons
time before he RECEIVERS from his ~injurtss.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11
object TO sheIaon's plan.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Jan. M.-(SpeciaD
Much exception is taken here 10 the rec
o-mmendaton of Governor Sheldon that all
new buildings for soldiers homes should be
erected at Milford, on the ground Of alleged
better sanitary conditions, Governor Shell
don stated that he based the recommends
ton upon the death rate at the two homes
in this city and at Milford-and no expla-
nation was added that the home in this
city is provided with much more extensive
hospital facilities and has been drawing. 1t
is claimed, a larger percentage OF the vet
Grams and their wives or widows entirely
enfeebled or in advanced stages of inva-
lidism. The greater death rate. II such
really exists, 1t is asserted, is the result Of
conditions with which the present home has
nothing to do. II Is asserted the conditions
at the local home are no more unsanitary
than they are at Milford.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11
HYMEMEAL.
Biclkei-Kennedy.

PERU. Neb.. Jan. 10.--(Special.)-Carl w.
Bickel of Palisade, Colo, and Miss Inns
Kennedy OF Peru were united in marriage
at the horne Of the brides parents Wednes-
day evening at 8 o'clock. After the cere-
mony, v hich was performed by Rev. w. A.
Tyler OF the Methodist church of this
place. a three-course lunch was served.
The dining room and tables were decorated
in a beautiful color scheme OF green
and white. the coiors OF the brides class
az the normal. The room was lighted with
candles. The groom Is the grandson OF
Mr., and Mrs. @. W. Beard OF this place
end lie a nephew Of Mrs. Nettleton of the
normal faculty.. The bride is the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Kennedy OF
Peru and has grown 70 wcmanhood in this
community, She was graduated with the
class OF 1906 Of the normal and has since
been a successful primary teacher in the
cchcols at Kimbali, Neb.
M~orse-DuR.
NEBRASKA CITY. Neb.. Jan. 1o.-(Spe-
cial)-A marriage license was granted last
evening TO Robert L. Morse OF Seattle
Wash, and Miss Gertrude A. Duff OF this
city. They Will be married at the home
of tho brides mother. Mrs. N. A.. Duff
at high noon Thursday, by Rev. H. L
House OF the Baptist church. The groom
is a weil-to-do young lumber merchant OF
Seattle, but formerly a resident OF Omaha
end the bride is the youngest daughter Of
the late Nicholas A, Duff OF the Duff
Grain company OF this city and a mos
charming young woman. The wedding &
TO be a quiet one, none being present bu
the member Of the respective families
because OF the recent death CT the brides
father.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11
Merchanta Fight Insurance RaIse.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. Jan. 1O,-(speciaD
The initial steps have been taken by the
city council for a lower fire insurance rate
in this city. 1t has been learned from rate
experts that, since the passage OF the law
enabling cities having volunteer fire de-
partmsnts to pass an occupation tax ordi-
nance levying a tax against fire insurance
companies. rates have been raised to cover
this additional cost, and there Is a we'll
grounded suspicion that they more Than
cover the sums which the companies pay
back 10 the city. Better fire reaching fsefi-
ties. recommended by insurance men. are
also oeing installed. and efforts will be
made TO secure a lower rate on this ground
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11
DEATH FOR The LOOTERS
Continued from First Page.)
Americans who Are safe.

the work. as it aids them in recovery and
helps to distract their minds from the dis
| apto-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11

PILES CURED IN o To IL DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT guaranteed to cure any
case Of itching, blind, bleeding or protruding
Piles inb TO II days OF money refunded. 6Oc.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-11

q" Quick Action for Your Money-You get
that by using The Bee advertising columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
TALKS ON DENATURED ALCOHOL
Experiments at Small Distillery in
Department. Of Agriculture.

Great interest is being manifested by
farmers and owners Of small manufac-
turing plants in the lectures on the
manufacture of denaiured alcohol which
are being given at the Department
of Agriculture Mondays and Thursdays
this month. The distillery where the
experimenting is done is working stead
lily In uncovering new materials out of
which the alcohol may be made. though
the greatest measure of success thus
far has been secured from potatoes and
from beet and cane molasses. Dr. II. f..
sawyer lectured yesterday on Washing"
and Dr. J. a. LeClerc discussed "The
Testing of Malt
The program for the remainder Of the
month follows: October If. "Fermenta-
ton and Yeast Culture" II. w. Berger:
October IS. Materials Available for the
Manufacture of Denatured Alcohol" DR..
II. f. Sawyer: October 81, planning and
Managing a Distillery." r. P. O'Brien
October 20, Internal Revenue Regula-
tions," w. Hubbard; October IS, Uses
of Denatured Alcohol for Heat, Light and
Power" r. NJ. Strong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

James Armstrong, 81 years, United
States Soldiers Home.
Amos S. Kmball. ~ years. 1923 Bel
mont road northwest
Emma c. James. ~ years, Governments
Hospital for the Insane.
John McCrystal. 10 years. Ill d street
northwest.
Alice Apple. 10 years. 1901 10th street
northwest.
Edward II. Reeves. 81 years. oo2 9th
street southeast
Emma Matthews. 13 years, 524 nth
street southwest.
Eliza T. Webster. 73 years. 455 Florida
avenue northwest.
David Berry, ~ years. 200 18th street
northwest.
William Brander, year. 11i4 Florida
avenue northeast.
Jennie Bailey, 81 years. 22i0 Cleveland
avenue.
Hattie Brown. ~ years. Sob X street
northwest
William Lawson. 81 years, Home for
the Aged and Infirn1.
Annie Davis. ~ years. 1874 10th street
northwest.
George a. Tighman. - years. Hos 10Th
street northwest.
William IL. Rector 80 years 1i29 Coch-
ran street northwest
Annie Savoy, > days, 1900 Walter street
southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued Ia
the following:
Richard c. Newbold of Detroit, Mich,
and Mary s. Birch of this city.
Stanley J. Crosby and Annie F.. Byng.
Julius W. Dodson and Theodosia c.
Bell.
William T. Adams and Mary E. Dixon.
Isaac Jackson and Sarah Jackson. both
of Vienna, Va.
Martin L. Cormick and Octavia w.
Young, 10th of Norfolk, Va.
Clarence Marshall and Lizzie Smith.
Jerome Ferguson and Frances Diggs.
Levy NJ. Harris and Lille glastonbury,
both of Spottsylvania county, Va.
Fred Koch of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Evelyn Lloyd Of Alexandria, Va.
Henry III. Smmerman and Bessie NJ.
Wiltshire, both Of Richmond, Va.
John Nickens and Ida Morris.
Charles E. Kipps and Mae Shomo, both
of Timberlake, Va.
William b. Kraft and Libbie Sheers.
Robert A. jenkins and Margaret c.
McCardell.
William Marche and Augusta Schell-
horn.
L. G. Fletcher and Mahalia r. DeGraf-
fenried.
Edward Keyser and Louise Robinson.
Hugh j. Linthicum and Margaret -.
Yates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
IAbram and Rose Lichtenberg, October
6. 1909; boy.
Phillip w and Minnie X. Sheetz, Octo-
Der Z, 1909; girl.
Reuben and Garlic Cook, October II,
1863: girl.
Robert y. and Marietta Woolard, OctO-
Der s. 1909; girl.
Norman f. and Calara 7. Ryon, October
3, 1909: boy.
Charles i. and Anna c. Roach, October
8, 1863: girl
Martin L. and Lille j. Sterling, October
6, 1909; girl.
James q. and Helen Henderson. October
{, 1909; girl.
Edward H. and Nettie C. Staub, October
8, 1863: boy.
Charles Ii. and Peachie ]. Cauley, Sep
tember IS, 1903: girl.
William and Blanche Z. Mckenzie, Octo-
Der ,, 1909: girl.
Charles E. and Rebecca ]. Palmer, Oc.o-
Der o. 1863: boy.
Thomas g. and Frances Gerdine, October
/, 1909; boy.
Rosa F. and Louise Downing. October
., 1909; boy.
George and Mary Gaberial. October {,
Patrick and Sahina Flagherty, October
6, 1908; boy.
Alfredo F.. G. and Barbara l. H. Cur
radi, October Z. 1909: boy
Charles w. and Estelle. E. Jacobs, Octo.
Der ., 1909; girl.
William and Katherine Lowell, October
3, 1909; girl.
Frank x. and Luella E. Patterson. Au.
gust 12, 1909; boy.
Roy. c. and Edna B. Claain. October 5
1909; girl.
George L. and Mary NJ. Goodlow. octo.
Der g. 1863: boy
Walter and Hattie Rozier, October 10,
1909; boy.
Stewart and Stella v. Minor October Z,
1909; girl.
Joseph o. and Anna Savoy, October 3.
1909; girl.
William H. and Callie Ferguson. Octo-
Der 8, 1909: girl
Solomon and Bessie Price. October 1,
1909; boy.
Irving and jamie Shelton, October 6.
1909; boy.
Fred and Emma Tolson, October Z, 1900;
boy.
George ~ and Lille I. Jackson. October
8, 1909: girl
Alonzo T. and Margaret Johnson. Octo-
Der s. 1903; boy.
Edwin L. and Mable E. Barker. October
f. 1909; -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths were reported to
the health Office during the last twenty
four hours:
George Geniis. - years. 21s AZ street
southwest.
Fannie N. Calvert, 81 years, 1924 18th
street northwest.
Alex. Skinner. IS years. 523 18th street
southeast.
John Jones. 46 years, 900 Georgia ave-
nue. northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson. the
latter a sister of ex-President Roosevelt,
have announced from their country home
at Orange. y. j.. the engagement OF their
daughter. Miss Corinne Douglas Robin
son. and State Senator Joseph Alsop OF
Hartford Conn. The wedding Will be
celebrated November 4.
Miss Robinson has been frequent
guest at the White House. Her wedding
will be a very simple one, owing to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Miss Natalie de Froideville Brown
daughter of the Rev DIR. and Mrs. Fran
els Brown, was married last evening to
the Rev. James Mcclure Henry, former
- pastor of Peck Memorial Chapel in
this city. The wedding took place in the
Adams Chapel, No. 700 Park avenue,
New York. and was followed by a re-
ception at the home of the brides parents.
in East 10th street. The ceremony was
performed by the brides father. assisted
by the Rev. DR.. William r. Richards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Lieut.. Clarke H. Wells, L. S. NJ c.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wells. having
recently been on duty at the naval sta
ton, Cavite. P. l., has been assigned to
the L. s. S. Helena on the Asatic station
in charge of the marine detachment on
board that vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
BORN.

PHILLIPS. ON Monday October H. 1909 %
Mr. and Mrs Karl Francis Phillips 1915
18th street northwest a son
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Miss Harriet Anderson of Cincinnati. a
niece OF the President, is making a visit
to Mr. and Mrs. NJ. E. Ingalls, at Ingle-
scotte their Hot Springs villa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 4. Howes an
nounce the marriage of their daughter
Nellie May. and MIR. Patrick H. Martin
Monday, October II, 1869. Washington.
d. &. AT home after October -, 1416
both street northwest. Washington, D. c..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

After their honeymoon the Rev. and
Mrs. Henry will go to China, where he
will continue his missionary work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mrs Frederick Leslie Ransome of 1855
Belmont street will commence her after
Moons at home to the members of the Col
legiate tAlumnae Association the third
Friday in November and will not receive
this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mrs. lie Seure, daughter of Speaker
Cannon, and her young daughter spent
part of last week in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Miss Helen Cannon is i'll st. Louis. the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan c. Nugent.
who have frequently visited her at the
home of Speaker Cannon. The recent
centennial observances there provided a
number OF splendid pageants, and made
week of great social enjoyment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Miss Virginia Miller Ewing, a daugh-
ter of the late Gen. Charles Ewing, and a
niece of the late Gen w. 7. Sherman,
and Lieut. w. s. Anderson. L. 5. N.
who was graduated from the Naval Acad-
envy in 1893 and was captain of the base
ball team that year. will be married to-
day at Tarrytown- on the Hudson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

The German ambassador and Countess
Won Bernstorff and their daughter are
also expected back within a fortnight.
Count Won Wendell, who is in charge
of the embassy, will take a vaca-
ton abroad during the early winter and
bring back his wife with him. He has
just returned to this city. There will be
several changes in the personnel of the
embassy staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
DATES ARE BEING
CONSIDERED.
List Is Growing Longer and Is
Largely Made Up Of Resi-
dents-Personals.

Miss Margaret Worthington. daughter
of Mrs. Richard Selman Worthington,
will probably be the first of the debu-
tantes to be presented this season The
date selected Is November IL, and the
event will take place at the home of her
uncle, Justice Alexander B. Hasner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Noble of Chicago
are visiting the parents of the former,
Col. p. s. Noble, this city, for short
period
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12
Great Anniversa,
Bargains in
Upright Pianos.

Look through the list and you
will see that nearly every well
known high-grade make is repre-
scented. All of these pianos are
in excellent condition. and many
are nearly new, having been taken
in exchange for Player Pianos.
Easy terms of payment at these
Special prices:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

family being in mourning. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson and their son. Mr.. Monroe Rob-
inson, will leave soon after the wedding
for tour of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Miss Wilhelmina Jones, sister of Com
mander H. w. Jones. L. S. N. recently
stationed in Washington, is slowly recov-
ering from the automobile accident
she was in at Lake Champlain several
weeks ago and Is now in the Berkshires
with her sister, Mrs. John Cochrane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford gave a pleasant
party to their son Clifford Sunday even
ing in honor of his first birthday. Thos'
present were his greatgrandfather, Mr.
Henry Rosenberg: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +
Brauer, his grandparents: Mr.. and Mrs
Ogenth and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Cults
Mr. and Mrs. w. 1. Bike. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Rodgers, Mr.. =. Marin. Mis-!
Mary Won Dehzen and Mr.. John Fell
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Signor Cora of the Italian embassy
sailed today for Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley, who are
now at their Tuxedo estate, will enter
tam there by a series of musicals. The
first will be given Saturday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mrs. Samuel Spencer of this city is at
Tuxedo Park for the autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

The Austrian ambassador and Baroness
Hengelmuller arrived yesterday at the
Root villa, Lenox Mass. where they will
spend the rest of the autumn. They have
been abroad about six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sharp Williams of
Washington, D. c., and Yazoo City
Miss. have announced the engagement
of their daughter Julia and Mr.. Henry
Godine Young of Charleston, s. c.. the
wedding to take place at the brides
home some time before Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mrs. jeanette Stern of IA 9Th street
announces the marriage of her daugh-
ter Amanda to Mr.. Barnett Schapiro of
Richmond. Va. The ceremony took place
Sunday, October 10, at o'clock, at the
family residence Rev. DIR. Stern officiat-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-12

Mrs. George D. Horning Of 18th street
has returned from a ten-day visit to
New York. where she was the guest of
Mrs. George ]. Koch.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-09-04
Life SaUed By His Legs

John Davis. wcll-known colorcd
resident oi tlkton. hicd him to Big
Quarterly" in Wilmington On Sunday,
and within * minutes after his arrival
there found an old charmcr. Mary
Blake, AT Front and Union streets
whom he first chidcd aud then proceed
ed I" de- up with his fists and club.
which he carried ByStandcrS, inciud
ing several members OF the Union Fire
Company, made a rush for Davis. who
let out his legs and led mob OF two
hundred "r more headed by Fireman
Ilaggerty. wh" carried two bricks. and
tw" policemen. across vacant lots to
Filth and Lincoln streets. where he
surrendered lie was hustled into the
patrol wagon and taken To the station
On Monday Judge Cochran fined him
500 and costs. failure to pay which
will dctain him at Grccnbank till about
Thanksgiving DAY. or possibly Christ
mas
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-09-04
appealed To State Board

The State Board oi Education. Coy
crn"r trurhcrS presiding, was in Scs-
sion IN Baltimore on Tuesday last,
wkru delegation oi school patrons
from this county appeared before the
Board TO resist the appointment oi MIR.
Charles Blake As vicc-prncipal al the
Elktou High School. The complain
ant, rested their case on the charge OF
ucumpctcncy. with further allegations
that the member, oi the Cecil County
School Board are using their positions
a. sccurc appointments ior relatives
Nilcr hearing the statement, 81 those
prc,cul, pro and con. the State Board
decided that rs there we're uu charges
against tie character ~ Mr. Blake, il
had uo jurisdiction lu 'hc mot'rr. ,ay-
ING "rha Cecil Cnurty Syl"nl Com,
missioner are the pr., Dc 1c' .r ~,
matter
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1909-09-04
Quarterly Meeting OF Friends

In the old brick meeting house at
Calvert which for 200 years has with
stood the wear and tear Of weather
and time and which is the oldest place
OF worship in Cecil county. the mem
bcrs OF the Society OF Friends in this
ncighborhood held their quarterly
meeting Friday last
Friends from all parts OF Chester,
York aud Lancaster counties. in Penn
>ylvana. and from Cecil and Hartford
counties, OF Maryland, were present.
The gathering was the first quarterly
meeting Of the year to be held IN the
brick meeting house.
Before the business meeting hegan
and after the period oi silence" had
ended. short addresses were made by
Mrs Mary II Wav. of Oxford. Pa,
aud McSsrs Edward K Burlington and
Rrinton + Nichols. at Rising Sun.