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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
PEOPLE LIKE PURE FOOD ACT
Chemist Wiley Says New Law Has
Met With Approval OF
Public Generally.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dec. 81-That the in
fluence and efforts of the leading scien-
lists in the country will be concentrated
in the effort to establish a national organi-
zation for the conservation Of public health
was demonstrated at today's meeting of
the American Association for the Advance
ment OF Science.
DIR. II. w. Wiley OF the bureau of chemis-
try of the Department of Agriculture, read
a paper. In speaking Of the pure food law,
he said:
"The general attitude OF the public has
been strengthened respecting this law so
that 1t has the support Of more unified
and enthusiastic public opinion. Add to
this the almost unanimous support OF the
courts in all cases which have come before
them and we see that the food and drugs
act has been firmly established and will
continue the good work in which so much
has already been accomplished"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
MoVEHHMTs or oCEAn sTEAMsHIPB,
: HAMS MOTHER ON STAND
TestIneA There Were Evidences of
weakness in Son Early in
His Life.

FLUSHING, N. Y, Dec. S1.-In a story
broken by frequent sobs Mrs. General
Peter C. Hams mother of Thornton Jen-
kins Hams, told today, before the court
and jury Of the boyhood of Captain Peter
C. Hams, jr., in which, she says, he
showed signs of physical weakness.
Those evidences of weakness were the
early signs. counsel asserts, of the mental
condition that readily developed under the
influence of revelations concerning his
wife's alleged misconduct Mrs. Hains
broke down twice while telling her story.
She was permitted to tell that she had suf-
fered from hysteria. Concluding her testi-
mony, the aged mother expressed the be-
lief that her son. Captain Hains, was IRA
tionaL
General Peter c. Hams, u. S, A., retired.
also testified saying that his 'iafher had
died from insanity. He was SUI on the
stand when recess was taken.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Number of Postal Appointments In
Nebraska, Iowa ana
wyoming.
fErom a staff Correspondent.)


WASHINGTON, Dec. a.-Special Tele-
Rram.(-Postmaster appointed; Nebraska
Carlo. Hall county, Sylvester Deffenbaugh,
vice A. II. shuI. resigned; Cascade Cherry
county, Lizzie B. Keller vice w, r. Cady'
resigned; Foster. Pierce county. Wellington
NJ Mcconnell, vice Sherman S. Allen, re-
signed. Iowa-Hale. Jones county, Samuel
w Reyner. vice o. e. Walston. resigned;
Massilion. Cedar county. Joe Inns, vice
II. r. schulze, resigned; Promise City,
Wayne county, Ernest A. Rea. vice w. w.
Kinser, resigned. Wyoming-stewart,
Albany county, Ben p. Wigton, vice S. ].
McNealey, resigned.
William s Campbell has been appointed
regular and Clarence Russell, substitute
rural carrier for route / at Milton. Ia.
Major Richard W. Johnson OF the medi-
car corps is relieved from duty in Cuba and
from further duty at Fort Crook and will
proceed to st. Louis and assume charge OF
the medical supply depot in that city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
PRESIDENT TAKES DAY OFF
Chief Executive Enjoys Rest from
Care at Home of Surgeon Cen
eraI RiXey.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - President
Roosevelt today is enjoying his only rest
on the holiday season at the country estate
of Surgeon General Ri4ey. Of the Navy.
near Cherrydale. Va, Just across the
Potomac river. He left the White house al
an early hour today and behind speedy
span of bays was driven % the Rixey home
where removed from cares of state, he
Is passing the entire dfy rusticating In
the manner OF iprivatd citizen.
The president probably Vill spend an hour
OF so in rifle practice AMI then after lun-
eheon viii go for a lonk tramp through
the woods and, later on. lfor a ride upon
one OF his favoriue horse4
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
PEOPLE MURDER TO GET FOOD
FrIEhtfuI scenes Witnessed eat Ca
tania, Where Bands of Fhm-
ished Men Roam.

CATANIA, Dec. SL-A frighthI scene
occurred here today amid the runs Of the
customs house. Bands OF famishE indi.
viduals were gropiI g amid the dqbris in
the hope OF discovering food. N first
OF the searchers who were successfu were
attacked by others with revolveM and
knives and were obliged 10 defet4 their
finds literally with their lives. Tn strug.
gle was fierce. The famished me hrew
themselves upon each other like olves
and several fell disemboweled in de nding
handful OF dry beans or a few lnces
of flour One of the unfortunat was
piT ned to plank by a knife. Will ling
ing 20 his hand was his little ch II for
whom he had sought food.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
ATLANTIC FLEET TO RESCUE
Sixteen Battleships May Go to Aid
Italy in Distress.
ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN GIVEN
Only Question is Whether, Arriving
in Middle of January, Vessels
Can BE of Any Real
Beneht.

NEW YORK, DEC. 3l.-The United
States naval supply ship Celtic sailed
from this port today with sl,5oo,ooo of
navy rations for the Italian earthquake
sufferer. Trp Celtic will go direct to
Messina- The chip IL loaded with the ra-
tions which were intended TO supply the
battleship fleet which 10 steaming around
the world, but At the suggestion OF Com
mandsr Harry McL,. p. Huse Of the Celtic
and Of Rear Admiral Goodwin the Navy
department has authorised the delivery Of
the supplies to the destitute italians and
Siciians.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
ARGUMENTS IN RATE CASE
Attorney General HadIey Will speak
After He is Inaugurated
Governor.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Dec. H.-Judge
Smith Mcpherson of the federal court an
rounced today that January Is had been
agreed upon as the date upon which ar
guments IN the Missouri railroad rate cases
will begin. Herbert s. Hadley. attorney
general. who will make the leading plea for
January II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01

the windows of the office of the French
premier yesterday. Page 1
DOMESTIC.
Charles p. Taft yesterday gave way to
Congressman Burton and he will be the
next Ohio senator. Senator Foraker
pulled out Of the race as soon as Mr..
Tafts withdrawal was announced. Page 4
Mrs. Anna Major was shot by person
who is not identified while she was in
family reunion consisting of thirty peo-
pie. Page i
Senator Hale says the senate commit
tee has no intention Of calling President
Roosevelt to account for the secret serv-
ice message after he is out Of the presi-
dency. Pare 1
Testimony in the Hams case was given
yesterday by the mother of the defendant
who said her son was physically weak in
his childhood and subject to Mysteries
Page q
Interesting testimony was given yester-
day at Philadelphia in the Beisel trial
Page q
Warden Haskell of the Kansas peni-
tentiary admitted yesterday that the crib
and water cure were used as punishments
in his administration. Page
The city prosecutor of Los Angeles has
ordered that no more tips on the races
Oe pupllSleu ny papers SOlu IneTe.
Page
Secretary Wilson says the foot and
mouth disease has been controlled after
an expense of 100000. Page 1
The books of the Washington Life In
surance company have been removed from
New York. Page !
New year is ush cred in in Omaha with
the usual noisy demonstrations and with
many watch night parties and services in
the churches. Page i
Despite the cold wave, one thief with an
eye to the future appropriated some cleo
trio fans. Page 90
Poultry men suggest the democratic leg
islature, among other reforms, pass a law
to compel the Nebraska hen to stamp the
day of all eggs deposited in the nest.
Page 5
Some Omaha Italians receive news from
friends in the stricken district, while the
majority are still in the dark concerning
the fate of loved ones. Page s
The record for the year 1908 in Omaha
shows distinct advance for the city In
| all ways, social as well material. The
outlook for 1909 is encouraging to the
| belief that new records will be made In
all ways. Page I
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page II
Grain markets. Page II
| Stocks and bonds. Page IL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
INSURANCE BOOKS REMOVED
Records of Washington Life of New
York said 90 Have Been
Taken Away,

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-The books and
policies of the Washington Life company
OF this city which was recently sold to a
group OF men who own the Pittsburg Life
and Trust company, have been removed
from this city according 10 Superintendent
OF Insurance Otto Kelsey. The compan,.
had assets Of 100000 ana tso.OOO.OOO OF
insurance in force.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
BIG YEAR FOR OMAHA

OAO LIAM VA OUlIAuA
Record for 1908 in All Lines Shows
Increase.
MATERIAL GROWTH OF THE CITY
Banking, JObbing and Manufacturing
Make New Records.
BUILDING TOTAL RUNS UP HIGH
Real Estate Transactions Fall Behind
Year Before.
ALL SIGNS POINT TO PROSPERITY
Figures support Assertion OF Growth
in Social, spiritual and vital
Lines as Well ns CONNER
cial and Industrial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday. january 1, 1909.
TIE WnATHRR.

For Omaha Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Snow Friday; rising temperature Friday.
For Nebraska-Snow Friday, with rising
temperature.
For Iowa-Rising temperature and snow
Friday.
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
Trainea workers al Hand.

With their i5,ooo thoroughly disciplined
American sailors. splendid corps OF med
ical officers and surgeons; with abundant
supply Of medicine and food. 1t is believed
that the American fleet will still be
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
WELCOME TO Tue NEW YEAR
Noisy Demonstrations on Streets aud
Whistles Add to Din.
MANY WATCH THE OLD YEAR OUT
open House Today, with Special serv-
ices at the Y. NJ. G. A., and Also
Services at Many of the
Churches.
NEW xEAR's PROGRAM.

New Years Day
Services in Catholic and Episcopal
churches.
Y. M. @. A. reception in evening.
Amusements-
mances in ali theaters.
"bittle Johnny Jones'" 1t the Boyd.
"The Prince Chap" ct the Burwood.
vaudeville at tho orphSum.
'Xon Xonson" at the Krug.
Postoffic0 hours
General delivery until 1880 q. m. ana 9
to p. m. Money Order department closed.
Two carrier deliveries in business districts
and one In residential. Collections az
usual
City hall, court house, federal building,
army building and banks closed all day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The great
American battleship fleet. built for pur-
poses of destruction, may after all have to
go down in history as one of the greatest
humanitarian agents in modern times. Not
content with the outpourings of private
charity, 1t is probable that the American
government will direct this great fleet,
away from it's own maritime progress to-
ward home. to the stricken city of Messina
and the other Italian ports where devasta-
ton beyond the unaided efforts of the Ital-
ian people themselves to repair has been
wrought by earthquake and tidal wave.
The matter of dispatching the fleet on
this mission of mercy is now under con-
sideration and a speedy decision in favor
of such employment is expected.
The sixteen warships are now making
their way through the Red sea and should
arrive at Port Said on the eastern entrance
OF the Suez canal by Sunday. Here the
ships will get orders by cable, II indeed
they have not previously got in touch with
their cable station with Port Said by wire
less. ''-...
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01

OF course, it is possible that Admiral
Sperry may decide TO concentrate the ac-
tivities of the coaling stations and the sup
ply stores on the canal banks upon one or
two OF the swiftest OF the ships and drive
them ahead full speed TO the scene OF dis
tress. in which case it might be possible
for the advance guard to be on the ground
by the Sth or 10th OF January. Naturally,
the question has arisen in the considera-
ton of this projected relief movement
whether the ships would arrive too late in
the Italian ports to render any effective
service. The decision of the department
was that they could still do much good,
for the experience of the government
agents OF the dreadful Mont Pelee disas-
ter was that great amount OF work re-
mained to be done even a month after the
eruption. and that there was continued
need for the Issue OF food supplies and OF
medical assistance and for police duty for
many weeks thereafter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
page /
DOMESTIC.

A disaffectcd Co-siean fired. a shot az
the windows of the office of the French
premier yesterday. Page 1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01

The lack of food and early relief meas
ures in proportion to the extent Of the
calamity in italy has brought the people
face to face with starvation. The Amer
ican government dispatched a ship loaded
with supplies for the Atlantic fleet to
Messina yesterday. Relief measures are
general over every civilized nation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01
Ships Supplies Are Low.

Supplies must be taken on. for the ships
are just completing one of the longest legs
of their remarkable voyage, namely, from
Colombo to suez, about 3,44O miles, or a
distance greater than they will have to
cover to cross the Atlantic. So the coal
bunkers will be nearly empty when the
ships make port. No emergency, however
great, will warrant a warship in starting
on a voyage without sufficient fuel sup
plies to make the next port, and as the
distance from Suez on the western end of
the canal is about 900 miles, the battleships
must spend at least two days in the canal
taking on coal A full supply will be re-
quired, because 1t is quite certain that even
the great commercial port of Messina is
now no longer in position to supply fuel for
marine use.
Then at least two days probably will be
spent in passing the sixteen great ships
through the suez canal from the Red sea
10 the Mediterranean, and altogether the
estimate made at the navigation bureau OF
the Navy department today was that the
American fleet would reach Messina about
January Is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01

CcOntinusd o Ipurth PaEe)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-01-01

The Foreign office aas completed final
: arrangements for Ltl'd c. Grisoom. the
AAmerican ambassadoT. TO leave Naples to-
horrow on board al italian steamer for
IAassina. Mr.. GrisS In's purpose is to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-05

have deplored the change. The leaders
significance. Nothing, as they think.
which smacks Of the mob should show
itself In such a presence The members
are gathered for debate on questions of
the highest Importance. are on terms OF
official equality. ana they demand for
themselves as a body the respect Of the
coordinate branches Of the government.
They should show themselves, therefore,
worthy of the demand they make. No
blesse oblige.
The necessity Of the rule now proposed
is a confession that the change deplored
has gone far. The confession comes none
too soon. and the correction of the evil
should follow at once. The senator whose
chief claim to attention Is the violence
and offensiveness OF his language and
the curtness Of his manner should, il need
be, be put in hobbies. Unrestrained. he
is no assistance in the transaction of bust
ness. At times he becomes trial to the
patience of the chamber. and something
of a reproach to it. What is wanted, and
needed, is order-an orderly and respect
full consideration Of public affairs by men
Of years and experience who have more
at heart the country's affairs than the air
ing of personal grievances in impromptu
coarseness, or in studied and finished
TRADES.
The country will like the Senate better
as that body resumes its old form of pro-
cedure. and checks those who would lower
its tone and minister to sensationalism.
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mentioned"

Those with friends worthy to be ..men-
toned" for cabinet places should men
ton" them now. Soon they will be Obliged
to hold their peace. In less than four
weeks Judge Taft will have made all of
the selections There is no feature Of our
politics SO amable as this 1t is indeed
an American inspiration. carrying what
We all know as jolly to its highest uses
and comforts AS this IL the day of
clubs and societies. would IL not be well
after the 4th of March for those who
have simply been mentioned for the
Taft cabinet to organize and become per-
scnally acquainted with one another? And
then an annual dinner, say. with pleasant
hints thrown out as TO how much better
President Taft might have done had he
gone further.
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Children's Nainsook Dresses, yoke Of tueks and
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Children's Nainsook Dresses round yoke Of
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The New Senate Rule.

This proposition which has been re-
ferred to the Senate committee on rules,
should be favorably reported and prompt
ly adopted:
mo senator in debate shall refer of
fensively to either of the other co-ordi-
nate departments of the government or
to the other branch of the Congress
If the Senate cared 10 connive at the
injury Of one of its members of agrees
sive spirit and poor taste 1t need only
grant him an unbrdled tongue. Such a
member would soon put himself out Of
countenance with both the chamber and
the country. Vituperation is never argu-
ment. and the highest and most effective
sarcasm is impersonal. The man who
has only intolerance. and abuse for his
opponents is dangerous only to himself
and his cause.
But the Senate owes it to itself to keep
it's debates on high level Its tradi-
lions are upon the whole a source OF
great pride TO the country. 1t Is d body
of dignity and ceremony. In its whole
hundred and odd years it has known but
few unworthy members and witnessed
but few notifying scenes. It's business
is transacted on q code Of honor. A
simple agreement binds things.
OF very recent years, however. the sem
atorial rigidity. so to speak. has relaxed
somewhat On occasions. certain MEM
bers have appeared to play to the gal
leries, and have won their audiences.
Loud applause, and the stir and manner
Of a town hall on meeting night-against
the express regulations of the Senate
have followed deliverances keyed to pro-
duce just such effects. The admonitions
of the presiding officer were received with
the greatest GOO nature. and accom-
plished nothing.
Senators on both sides Of the chamber
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many centuries: the su cceSsor of men VINO
have given out in their own efforts to
master the problems of Panama. He is
benefiting from their experiences and is
now concentrating on the one question OF
the safety and durability of the work. He
Is we'll trained engineer, scientific. care
full and withal a modest worker. He
says the present plans are good and others
indorse his opinion, men of note in the
engineering world. The President-elect
seeing the situation with his own eyes
and hearing on the very ground the argu-
ments and demonstrations of those who
believe the canal plans are sufficient and
who are directly responsible for the re-
suits. declares himself satisfied. He is
no ordinary layman. easily beguiled by
specious statements and unscientific pre-
tense. He is by nature and experience
judge. trained to observe. to sift, to dis
criminate and to decide. He is fully con-
scious of his own ultimate responsibility
in this matter. His decision should re-
solve the doubts that may linger here on
the continent
If we keep on questioning the plans we
will never get canal. We must choose
one Of two designs. lock canal or
Sea-IeVel Cdndi. Inc lock CdHdi CdH NC
constructed In six years more. Col.
Goethals says. Maybe it will be eight
years before the ships are passing from
ocean to ocean. sea-level canal will
require a much longer time, possibly
twelve years. If the locks cannot be
made secure the present scheme mas
failed. and the sea level canal Will re-
main the alternative. with very large
amount of money spent without results.
Mr.. Taft is willing to take the chance,
inasmuch as he has been assured the
locks will stand. That should stop the
flow Of criticisms. But it probably Will
not Doubtless there will still be dismal
croakings about the uncomfortable Chagres
river, and the blue clay foundations and
the constant settlement of the Gatun
dam. There will be reviva,s from time to
time of the earthquake danger legend
The pessimists will not be silenced until
the canal is opened to the worlds COM
merce and American skill and pluck and
persistence have won their goal
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"The Mystery of 1905"
From the Charleston News and Courier.

rom the CndriestOn news ana courier.
The mystery of 19os is not a mys-
terry at all. Mr.. Bryan never had any
chance Of election from the beginning
to the end of the campaign. He forced
himself upon the democratic party, and
the democratic party did not want him.
and would not have him. He carried
most of the southern states, and he car
ried nothing else. He intends to force
himself upon the democratic party again
If he can. That Is what his constant ad-
vertisement Of himself means, and if he
shall be placed at the head of the party
again. not even the south will be left
to fight his battles any more. We do
not mean to he misunderstood, however.
We have nominated MIR. Bryan, as 1t will
be remembered, for 1912 and 1916 and 1920.
Our record upon this point is clear. but
We do not think he ought to be nominal
ed, and We are sure that he can never
be elected. Mr.. Bryan himself is the
mystery of 1905 and no other explana-
ton is needed of the last and most fatal
defeat OF the party.