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Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

platform. than for q platform without a
man" ssid Mr.. Breen. But the demo
Gratis are holding up their platform and
sinking their candidates. and all the while
trying to make the people forget their
broken pledges OF three years ago.
For my part. I would rather be long on
performances and short on platforms; and
no promise Of mine has gone out to any
corporation In this city OF any interest.
high or low, as TO what my attitude to
them will be IL | am elected mayor, as I
expect to be. Further. no man has ever
approached me with any request, and 1 be-
lieve my twenty-three years record al the
bar in this city and county has protected
me from such requests.
But the democrats shout platform, plat
form. all the while. Let's see about their
platform OF three years ago. They prom
ised dollar gas and a municipal plant II
necessary, didn't they. We'll, ] have failed
TO find any municipal gas plant. and !
know of no one enjoying dollar gas OF the
Illuminating kind.
Then the democrats in that platform
said We favor the greatest degree Of per-
sonal liberty In Omaha subject to good
government DO you. my friends OF per-
sonsl liberty, think that plank has been
kept? ! take IL that It has been Invaded,
somewhat, by the late lsmented legislature.
"rhe republican party. born in a struggle
for personal liberty. has been your friend
and given you every iota OF personal liberty
since it passed, In 1882. the Slocumb law,
the most wholesome regulatory measure af-
feeting the liquor business to be found in
the country. VIII It not be better to stand
by that party instead of solng over to the
democrats, who are even now planning on
invading your rights? Richard L. Metcslfe,
editor OF Bryan's Commoner. says that the
democratic party is destined TO become the
great temperance party, and you. friends
OF personal liberty, will find no haven In
its ranks.
If the Slocumb law Is to be saved to you.
1t VIII not be by placing the democratic
party In power in Omaha again. The hour
will come when 1t will be endangered. and
when that time does come YOU will want
strong men and not weaklings committed
against law and order.
Let me Iesve this one word with you
In closing SAID Mr.. Breen. when | am
elected mayor of this great city, my con-
science will be my only guide, the welfare
Of the city will be my only motive. ami
the hand OF Douglas will be his own"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

Sunday afternoon and will hold a confer
ence with young men of the city at 4
O'Clock. Mr.. Orr is a young man himself
and will answer questions that are troub-
ling young men of today. All are invited.
The conference lasts but one hour.
Someone, through the agency of Mr.. f.
d. Wiers, contributed three good, new
shower-heads for the bath rooms These
nickel-plated fixtures correspond nicely
with the wall decorations, so well done by
Harry Coombs and Ralph Gramlich. The
bath rooms are attractive.
Members OF the base ball team are solie-
iting ads for their new scorecards. The
boys need some new equipment and when
they work for it themselves it looks like
they are going in to have a winning team:
Captain Soderberg has blood in his eye.
Magic City Gossip.
James Carroll is reported seriously i'll.
G.. MGlady has become a member of the
firm of Thuet Bros. live stock commission.
D. NJ. Williams left yesterday for Leav-
enworth. Kan, to become physical director
of the Young Mems Christian association.
Joseph Vosacek has returned from Clark
son, Neb., 10 pay a visit to MS old friends.
Joe koutsky was in South Omaha yester-
day, back on "A short business trip from
his farm in Polk county.
The South Omaha High school has Sc
cured Governor A. G.. Shallenberger for
the commencement orator.
F. L. Scott leaves today for Stuart, Neb..
to take up his new position as manager of
a rural telephone exchange.
The South Omaha Eagles are preparing
a great treat in an athletic stunt Tuesday
evening, May &. Several local celebrities
will compete In boxing matches.
The South Omaha High School Alumni
association held an important meeting
Tuesday evening. and another will be held
at the high school building Monday evening.
to arrange for the approaching commence
! ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
PIRATES GUARD THEIR LAIR
Youngsters Refuse to Tell Where is
Their Den of Iniquity.
TOO CUTE FOR COURTS CUNNING
One Kid of Ten Deity DOdges When
the Judge Asks Him About
Twenty-SecOnd and Mason
streets,

The pirates lair remains undiscovered.
Somewhere In the vicinity of Twenty
second and Mason streets there Is a cave
here small boys do gather TO read the
soul-destroying "dime novel always sold
for a nickel, and to smoke the festive, but
pernicious cigarettes.
Not all the kings horses, nor all the
kings men could drag from Henry Hoff-
man in Juvenile court Saturday morning
Just where is located this nefarious haunt.
The court and probation officers have
known for some time that this den of
youthful iniquity exists in the %neighbor-
hood indicated and for a few minutes Sat
urdav the scent grew warm" but never
hot" ,
do you go up to Twenty-second and
Mason asked Judge Estelle.
NO, | don't care to shake dice an
swered the Hoffman child, who is 10 years
OF age.
This, of course, was an admission that
the cave exists, but that was as far AS
the boy slipped up. From this point on he
strenuouly denied knowing where this al
legged cave or barn is and he could not be
shaken or cajoled in letting go the infor-
nation.
The boy has given some people some
trouble. A recent exploit consisted OF put
ting snuff on a stove at school which in
terfered for some hours with the inculca-
ton of the young idea IN the direction it is
due to shoot. Hoffman was turned over
TO Probation Officer Gibson, who will un-
dertake to make him 60 To school and be-
have while there.
Pacy Borsky, Justus Mcclellan and Paul
Holiday were sentenced to the Detention
school. Their last exploit was The carrying
off of a quantity OF cable wire. Mrs. Holi-
day, a young colored woman. was quite
overcome by being deprived OF her boy
and wept for a long time in the court room.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
FRANK PHELPS SUES JOHN
BERGERS FOR WIFE'S LOVE
Estimates Her Affection at S25,OOO
and Asks for that Re-
muneratiOn,

Frank y. Phelps has brought suit In dis
trict court for $500 against John w. Ber-
gers of the Bergers Automobile company
for alienation of his wife's affections. 1t
is the first suit Of the kind in district court
filed in some time.
Phelps, who is treasurer OF the Krug
theater, charges Bergers vim Inducing his
wife TO seek a divorce from him and did
studiousiy and continuously, with wicked
intent, planned and undertook TO deprive
the plsintin Of the society. affections AMI
assistance OF his wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

sunday ~servIces.

The evening service AT the First Presby-
terrain church Is 10 be conducted by T.
W. Mccullough, managing editor Of the
Omaha Bee. He will discuss problems OF
interest 10 the Presbyterian Brotherhood
The address has been arranged under the
auspices Of this brotherhood.
The service at Letter Memorial church
will be limited to the Sunday school in
the morning, OWNS 70 the illness OF the
pastor, Rev. Karl Hitler. In the evening
Rev. r. W. Livers will ill the pulpit.
ST, Edwards church will observe holy
communion at s a. m. The Sunday school
is al $50 a. m. Al St. Clements, holy
communion will be observed at II a. m.
The Baptist Young Peoples union has
secured John Baptist, a native Of Arms,
MIA. for Tuesday evening. May l. He will
present an oriental wedding in costumes
He will be assisted by eighteen young peo-
pie.
The Christian church gave the farce com
edy, "Podunk Limited" last evening al
the hlgh school auditorium. The proceeds
so 70 the benefit Of the building fund.
\. NJ. c. A. ROten.
4. ". Orr OF Omaha will be a. the Young
Mems Christian association gymnasium
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Back to Earth.

He let the morning paper slip from mis-
hands and wrlnkled his forehead in a fit
of deep abstraction.
And then his wife entered the room.
Well she demanded, what's the
weighty subject that presses so heavily
your burdened mind"
He looked up with a quick start.
- was Just wondering" he explained.
"how a man would go about II II ne set
out to collect the $40. 600. 600 that Prof. Pick
ering says would be required IN order TO
communicate with the planet Mars
ON, come back 20 earth" said his wife
coldly. THE ice man IL at the kitchen
door and says youn have to pay him that
20 cents YOU owe him or hen cut US off hts
calling st."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

Charles b.. iianford aud company in "A
Winters Tale, a comedy in six acts, by
William Shakespeare. 1he cast:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

K W, Orr OF Omaha Eul be al the Young
Mems Christian association gymnasium
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
At the Theaters
winter. rnlc', at the boyd.

"A Winters Tale at the Boyd.
Charles b.. 1snford and company in "A
Winters Tale, 81 a comedy in six acts, by
William Shakespeare. The cast:
Leontes, king of Stella ,........Mr Hsnford
Autolycus, a rogue.,.,""....Mr Mr.. Hantord
Msmillius, young prince OF sicilis....."
Camille ......,....... Alexander Mackenzie
Antigonus ..........",..... NJ, {. stone
Phocion ................. Earl b.. Yeadaker
Thasius .................. Thayer f. Jackson
Cleoncnes ....."'...."..,.,.. Henry Wilson
PoIixenes. king Of Rohemia, John NJ. Kline
Florizel. prince of Bohemia. Eugene Ordway
Archidamus. a lord Of Bohemia .........
old shepherd, reputed father Of Perdlto
Clown. his son......".. Andrew II. Tombes
Neatherd .....""."....." r.. L. stoddsrd
A Mariner .......,........ Robert owen
a Gaoler ................ Edwin Wallace
Pauline, wife of Antlgonus
......""..... Misr Gertrude Fowler
Emilia .............. Miss Carmolia Brown
ariaN Miss Lucy Garth
Zero ...,................ Miss Ethel steele
Dorcss '.,.....'".r.,. Miss Helen RAYMOND
Hermione, queen 10 Lecntes; Psrdita
daughter To Leontes and Bermione
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Miss Drofnah
Whatever be the reason, "A winters
Tale" is one OF the less st frequently staged
dramas of Shakespeare, and it came last
evening as a novelty to nearly every mem
Der OF the audience. This would not he
entirely desirable II only from the stand
point Of popular shakespearcan education.
but more particularly undesirable because
the character OF Hernione ls the loveliest
example ~ womsnhood which the play
wright drew, and played well or played i'll
is very much worth while.
Again. Ambiguous Is an interesting rogue.
He is tho only villain in the whole galley
whose villainy did not make him miserable
and, deep in immortality as he may have
been, he was as happy as he was con-
scianceless. It may be noted IN passing
that while in other cases shakespeare's
criminals defeated. through their criminal
ity. their own objects. the playwright did
not preach the converse, the he good and
vou'l be happy theory OF ethics. Witness
the gentle Desdemona. sl love and service,
or the faithful Kent, broken AT the wheel.
Mr.. Henford's characterization of Auto
lycus was more successful than his Lee
! ontes. and conversely Miss Drofnsh more
lmpre ssive az the womanly Hermione than
as Hermione's daughter. the girlish Per-
dita. Neither, however, was Inadequate in
the either part, In the support John J.
Burke as the old shepherd. reputed father
Of Perdits. and Andrew Tombes as his
son. shone c0nspicuously.
The play has been given a handsome In
vestment and all the various scenes were
set effectively. Notably 30 the storm
scene following the abandonment Of the
baby Another feature deserving com
mendstion Is the several dances done by
the Misses Kathryn Stevens. Florence
shrock, Virginia Grose and Goidle Brooks,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
CITIZENS REJOICE OVER
TERMINATION OF SUSPENSE

SAN PEDRO, June 10.-The citizens
of SAN Pedro, East San Pedro and
Terminal island are elated today over
the end of the long strife which has
kent the cities of Long Beach ana san
Pedro in suspense and the lnterVeh-
ing territory in an uproar for several
years,
The decision of the supreme court
that the Long Beach election was in
valid is admitted by Long Beach Of
ficials to be final. Mayor Windham
of Long Beach and City Attorney
stephen G. Long have asked San Pedro
to come and take possession as the
annexation to this city was never ols-
nuted. Mayor Walton and City At
torney Stieglitz both stated today that
no undue haste would be made IN
taking over the jurisdiction OF East
San Pedro and Terminal island, Whlch
has been under the control OF the Guy
of Long Beach for so long. Probably
tomorrow or next day City Marshal
Baker will send over his officers to
relieve the Long Beach police and
city Assessor Pearson will also go
over and collect taxes on personal
property for the current year.
The decision coming at this time mas
added a new zest to the consolidation
campaign. A united water front Will
now be given to Los Angeles when
the election carries in place of one
sided harbor, The situation Is
strengthened from the viewpoint or
the consolidation leaders, WHO nave
been assured all along that the cltlzens
of this territory We're anxious not only
ia get away from the rule of Long
Beach but to get into the jurisdiction
ne San Pedro
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
DISCOVERS FAMILY
DESTITUTE IN HOME
POLICEMAN SEES EVACUATED
WOMAN AT WINDOW
Father, Daughter and Her Husband
Suffer from Lack Of Food in
Crowded Part of New
York City

NEW YORK, June 10-The enact
ated and almost lifeless form of a wom-
an at the window of a tenement lodg-
ing in West Forty-seventh street
caused a policeman TO enter last night
and he found pitiful case of destitu-
ton and starvation.
The woman was Mrs. Thomas Cor
bett, and she and her husband and her
father, Jacob Kirchgessner, had been
in the house without food since Satur-
day.
The father, almost skeleton, was
unconscious on the floor in one room,
while Corbett, in another room, was toe
weak to help himself. The woman had
struggled to the window in the hope OF
attracting help. She said that many
months of idleness on the part of hel
husband, due to illness, and the physi'
cal disability of herself and her fathel
had reduced them to starvation.
The last crust of bread was divided
among them on Saturday, and since
then they had remained in the house
growing steadily weaker.
The father was sent to a hospital
where it was said that he was likely t.
die. and a physician and nurse were
called in to attend to Corbett and his
wife
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
ARTIST WORKS AT NIGHT,
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE
President Of international Society
Found Dead In Chair by Jani-
tor of Building

NEW YORK. June 1O.-William j
Conley. president Of the international
Society of Art, shot and killed himself
early today in his Office at Thirty-fourtt
street and Fifth avenue. He had beer
working late at night, and the janitoI
paid no attention to him until early
this morning, when he heard pisto
shot.
Going to the society's room the jani-
tor found Comley in a chair with bull
let wound in his head and revolver
on the desk before him.
Comley had much success as a por-
trait painter, and last year founded the
International Society of Art, exclusively
a business concern for the handling OF
portraits.
The police found two letters, one adj
dressed to Miss A. Comley of Yonkers
and the other to the coroner At thai
time the police were unable to discover
a reason for the suicide.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
Z Long Beach; Judgment order con-

Long Beach; judgment order con-
firmed."
The telegram was signed by F. L..
Caughery clerk in department one of
the supreme court, consisting of Judges
Lucien Shaw, M. c. Slass and F. Nj.
Angelloti
The annexation election whereby
Long Beach took in the west end ter
ritory was held August 16, 1905. The
case has ben in the courts since March
80, 1907, when Frank Haskell of East
San Pedro questioned the legality of
the election. The vote was 70 to 70, and
it was alleged that two Illegal votes
were cast. This case was won by Long
Beach, and the decision was confirmed
by the supreme court.
San Pedro also held an annexation
election over the same section, and
fifty-eight votes were cast, all but four
of which favored taking in the territory.
On March 30, 1907, quo warranto pro-
ceedings were instituted by Attorney
General Webb on behalf of E. t. Scholl-
err against Long Beach. the Legality of
some of the votes being questioned
Judge Conrey threw out two votes on
the ground of illegality. This left the
election adverse to annexation. The
city carried the case to the supreme
court. Five city attorneys, J. e. DAILY,
F. A. Knight Carl Monk. G. A. Skin
leI anu o. ", boHs' nave iouSh' ~
this city in the case; special counsel
assisting, Lawler, Allen & Vandyke and
Ralph G. Harrison
Many public improvements have been
made in the district in question by this
city. school has been maintained by
the Long Beach school district, a branch
of the public library was established,
fire protection was given and a small
pier was built. The assessed valuation
of the property included in the district
is $780, 949.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
GENERAL SMITH RECEIVES
WARM WELCOME ON RETURN
Citizens of San Francisco Honor Sol
der Who Has Directed Az
fairs in Philippines

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1O.-General
James F. Smith, who left here for Ma
Mia during the war with Spain at the
head of the First regiment of Califor-
mia volunteers, returning today after
having served in the field and as gov
ernor general of the Philippines, was
warmly welcomed by many old-time
friends. He arrived from Seattle on
the oregon express and was met at the
ferry depot by a committee appointed
by Mayor Taylor and headed bv Su-
perior Judge Murasky.
After the exchange of greetings Cen
eral Smith was escorted to the Fair
mont hotel by a detachment of the
Fourteenth cavalry and many citizens
in automobiles An informal reception
and musicale at the hotel was largely
attended. There will be a formal BAN
quet of welcome on Monday, June u.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
WORKMEN JEST AS
HEARSE PASSES
POLICE QUELL DISTURBERS AT
FUNERAL IN PARIS
Magnificent Spectacle When Body of
Chauchard of Magazins du
Louvre Is Borne
To Grave

PARIS, June 10-Not for several
years has Paris witnessed a spectacle
of such pomp and magnificence as was
seen today at the funeral of H. A
Chauchard, proprietor of the AIagazins
Du Louvre, from the Church of the
Madeline. More than half a million
people crowded the streets along which
the funeral procession was to take its
way
Starting from the residence in the
Rue Velasquez, where the body had
been lying in state, the imposing pro-
cession, escorted by troops, literally
forced its way through the streets to
the church. The hearse, which was
drawn by six black horses, was pre-
coded by three funeral cars banked
nigh with the rarest flowers and by
5000 employees of the Louvre store.
Kisses Heard from Crowd
A carriage with drawn blinds was
occupied by Nine. Boursin, who had
been close friend of M. Chauchard for
thirty years. The crowd enjoyed the
funeral rather as a spectacle than a
tribute. Here and there Kisses we're
heard from people melted by the So
elalist newspapers, which have con-
trasted NJ. Chauchard's limited lega-
cies to charities with those of Nine.
Bouctcault, the widow of the proprietor
of the Bon Marche stores, who a dozen
years ago left her fortune of $4,000 900
to the store employees and religious and
charitable institutions.
When the procession, after leaving
the church, reached the working dis
trict, many persons INDUCED in coarse
jests, and some of the demonstrators
were so hostile that the police were
compelled to make arrests.
Women in Throng Hurt
At several places the crowd broke
through the police lines and invaded
the procession. The throng on the side
walks was so dense that many women
and children were injured. Former
President Loubet, who accompanied the
hearse on foot, frequently was cheered.
There was almost a riot when the cor
tege arrived at the Pere la Chase Gem
etery, but the police finally were sue
cessful in driving back the mob, and
the coffin was placed in a magnificent
sepulchre crowned with a bust of the
deceased.
A dozen persons residing in the prov
fnces are now claiming relationship
with M. Chauchard and threaten to
contest his will Several establish
ments. like the Pasteur institute, and
literary association to which M. Chau-
chard made annual contributions, but
which were ignored I'm the will, also are
disconnected, and II is rumored that
they will allege undue influence in an
effort to have the document set aside.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
VISITORS AT ROSE FETE
SEE GARLANDED VEHICLES
President of AIaska-Yukon Exposition
Attends Picturesque CeIebra-
ton by Portland Citizens

PORTLAND, ore. June 10.-The day
light feature of the Rose Festival to-
Gay was the parade held this afternoon.
Several hundred beautifully decorated
vehicles of all kinds, from the dainty
pony phaeton to the cumbersome dray,
paraded before thousands of people. 1t
was perhaps the most distinguished pa
rade of the series which has been ar
ranged by the Rose Festival directors
The Riverside Driving association had
i'm line a splendid lot of pleasure vehi-
cles and blooded horses.
pleasing feature of the parade
was the appearance of President j. E.
Chiberg of the Alaska Y ukon- Pacific
exDOsitiOn
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
OLDEST TRlPLETS OBSERVE
SIXTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY
Two Brothers and Sister Receive Com
eratulations of Friends at
Home In Wisconsin

FOND DU LAC, Wis. June 1O.--The
famous Windecker triplets. who claim
to be the oldest living triplets in the
world, yesterday celebrated their six
ty-fifth birthday anniversary at the
old Windecker homestead in the town
of Byron.
The triplets are Sidney Windecker
of this city: Sylvester Windeeker OF
Byron, and Mrs. Sedate Pier of Wau-
sau. They were born in LowVille. N
Y. on June 9. 1874, and came to Wis
consin with their parents when five
years of age.
All of the triplets are enjoying the
best of health. They meet once a year
to receive the congratulations of their
friends and discuss the events of their
early days.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
Chapel Car Ind orsed

WASHINGTON. June 10.-The in
dorsement of the chapel car and the
procuring of missionary tents for work
among the Indians represented the
principal action of the eighth annual
conference of the Catholic Missionary
Union of America today The chape
car specially appealed to the delegates
and paper on the subject by Rev
John Handley, a Paulist, met with in
slant favor and approval
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
SENDS TO JAIL OFFENDER
ElGHTY-SEVEN YEARS OLD
Court Refuses to Release Elderly Man
Because of Conviction on
Prior Charge

CHICAGO, June 1O.-In the eighty
seventh year Of his life, John Howard
was sentenced to serve nine months
In the house of correction yesterday, on
the charge of house breaking. He was
accused of having entered residence
on Fullerton avenue.
1T will kill me If you send me to
the penitentiary." the veteran pleaded
with Judge Brentano.
The court learned Howard had been
arrested for burglary before.
James Murphy, aged ~, was released
from the county jail, having served
one days sentence for breaking into
house and stealing 50 and some lew
elrv.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-11
LONG BEACH MAY YIELD
ALL CLAIMS ON PROPERTY

LONG BEACH. June 1O.-After four
wears of uncertain control this city
probably will yield to San Pedro With
out further struggle in the matter OF
the possession of East San Pedro, which
has been termed West Long Beach by
the people of Long Beach.
The following telegram was received
today by City Attorney Long;
IS. G. Long, City Attorney, Long
Beach, A. 1888, People VS.. CITY of