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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-03
ISHNAEL

then shifted cautiously at it, the bristles ris-
ing at the back of his neck.
The house door was thrown open and a
bar of yellow light shot across the yard.
Martin Sammis, aroused by the racket, ap-
peared. half dressed, bearing a shotgun, and
followed by Robert. In the bright moon
light big Ishmael was plainly visible by the
chicken house, his nose to the ground.
holy Smoke!" cried Sammis. Its that
black devil. knew it.
Bringing his gun quickly to his shoulder,
he fred but Ishmael was not there. His
quick sense had caught noise at the other
end of the yard, and with incredible speed
for so bulky creature he dashed round the
corner just in time to catch sight of a swift,
1.-THE body disappearing in the weeds.
There was deep, growing roar from 1sh-
mael's throat, a tremendous rush, a smoth-
cred cry among the burdocks, and then
silence.
Martin Sammis came up on a run, and
would have fired his other barrel at the first
movement his eye caught; but Robert was
ahead of him.
4Don't shoot, Dad" he cried. @There's
something else What, he did not know;
but his sharp eyes had seen something be-
side Ishmael, and that something was not
hen.
As the man and boy approached Ishmael
lifted his head and stood his ground. Some
thing had been awakened in his shaggy
breast that, for the moment at least, drove
all fear from him.
"You thieving, useless cur, I've got you
now' roared the man, eager for the final
shot; but still Robert blocked his way
"No, Dad, no." he cried. @See here! 1t
isn't hen at all. It's a-oh, Dad, what is
it," He stood wondering above the body
OF the strange little animal, his hand resting
unconsciously on Ishmael's shoulder
Wondering why Ishmacl neither ran nor
showed fight, Martin Sammis joined his
son and looked. Ishmael was wondering
too,-wondering what he had done to pro-
woke this latest torrent Of wrath, wondering
why the blow did not fall, wondering, with
all the power Of his pathetic dogs eyes, why
the little man kept his hand SO comfortingly
upon him.
Martin Sammis lifted up the dead mink
BY its tail. well, III be darned said he. Il
never saw one of these things before. don't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-03

know what it is: but | guess it S ii all right.
Dad said Robert meekly.
His father was contemplating the remains
of Putorius in silence.
@You see Ishmael didn't kill the chickens"
"Ishmael? What's Ishmael?'
@This is Ishmael, said Robert, a sort of
fatherly pride crowding up into his throat.
"Mayn't | keep -now-Dad?7
Martin Sammis glanced at the pair. Ish-
mael was sitting on his launches, contcm-
plating the face of Robert with that worship
full look that only dog lovers can know or
believe in.
well, said he, ste him out here by the
chicken house. He may keep other dogs
away, and he turned back to the house
with his mysterious little carcass, thinking
Of the tall story he would have for his neigh
bors, and not noticing the boyish arms that
We're thrown impulsively about the great
dogs neck, nor the curly head buried in the
shaggy coat, sobbing silently.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
Citizens of Denver
Aid Opera Singers

DENVER, Feb. 2S.-Citizens OF Denver
today donated $1,000 to the members OF
the dofunct National Grand Opera COM
pany of Canada, so that they might be
able to return 20 their homes IN Chicago.
Montreal, New York and Italy. The
donation became necessary after the
benefit performance in the Auditorium
for which the maximum admission price
OF S cents was charged. had proved a
disappointment
An hour after the appeal for donations
had been made the money was raised and
the special train. eastbound. started from
Denver w. 4. Cent? general representa-
tive OF the company, will go to Los
Angeles and other western cities in be-
half of the company.
Grand jury investigation of the causes
which brought about the failure OF the
opera company will continue here tomor-
row.
Marie Rappold, one OF the stars OF the
company. was today made honorary
citizen Of Denver by County Judge
Rothgerber for her voluntary assistance
to the impoverished members OF the COM
pany. All property of the company is
held here under a $4,000 attachment.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
Murder of MaderO
COmmemorated by
Rebels Over Mexico

1IERMOSILtO sonora, Feb. 22-The
anniversary OF the overthrow and killing
OF President Francisco Madero and Vice
President Pine suarcz was commemo-
rated today in all parts OF the Mexican
republic held by the oonstitutlonalists.
One year ago Madero and Suarez were
killed In Mexico City after the mutlny
OF federal troops placed General Victori-
ano Huerta in control NJ provisional pres
ident. The occasion was marked here
by services In the cathedral and special
exercises In the theater. in which Gem
esal Venustiano Carranza participated.
The constitutionalist commander-in-chief
had decreed the day as one OF national
mourning.
MEXICO CITY. Feb. 22.--There was
evidence at the French cemetery today
that reverence still has a place In tho
minds OF many for Francisco Madero.
This was tho anniversary OF his death
and his tomb was visited by hundreds OF
for tho most part women OF the
better class, who decorated his tomb with
flowers and bunting, surmountlng ali
with a small statue emblematlc of lln-
erty-the figure OF a woman wearing a
liberty cap and red sash.
That the government did not propose
to have this display of reverence grow
into one OF disorder was made manifest
by the presence OF rurales who guarded
the gate and the tomb. Efforts TO make
photographs OF the scene were prevented
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
STACiS


l......t5o 80 $50 i.....,bso 60
SHEEP-The week opened out with only
light run Of sheep and lambs at the
disposal OF buyers. and as the demand
was good and active prices were gener-
ally steady to a dime higher than tho
close OF last week. The receipts were
estimated at some II, so head, being sos
head less than last Monday, 2,1u less
than two weeks ago and S,44 less than
on the same day year ago. As to gem
eral quality offerings varied little II any
from the close OF last week, though the
best ewes and lambs here were not quite
as good as the toppy offerings toward
last weeks close, Despite the stormy
weather most all Of the receipts were in
the barn In good season, and the packers
and sellers lost no time In agreeing on
trading basis, making a generally active
market at a little improvement In prices
Most OF the fed western lambs were m
cluied within a range Of s. 1901 66, the
latter figure being top for such grades.
Some Mexican lambs were good enough
largely around s.. 256l6. 10. there being
nothing strictly good on sale. There be
ing lots OF life to the trade throughout
q clearance was effected at a Compara-
lively early hour
Quotations on sheep and lambs; Lambs,
good to choice. 81 35G7 So lambs, fair to
good S.O0U1 %; lambs, culls, S5.50u6,J 81.
yearlings, light 6,50GS.76; yearlngs.
heavy, S6.O0d6.5O. wethers, good 10 choice,
s.. 6oa5 30; wethers. fair TO good S5.25d
) go; ewes, good 10 choice, s. 2546 co. ewes,
fair TO good, 4.15d6.25.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24

Totals als....,...........,.2,S42 4,SAI ll,b'Z
CATTLE-Receipts OF cattle were the
smallest this morning that they have been
for long time on a Monday. but no
smaller than was to be expected, consider
ing the severity OF the storm on Sunday
and Sunday night and the wide extent of
territory 1t covered.
With only 1O6 cars of cattle all told re-
ported in the yards, It is hardly necessary
to add that the offerings of beef steers
were very meager. At the same time
buyers seemed to have quite sizable
orders. with the result that the general
market was generally 10c higher and
active at the advance. AS a matter of
fact, some salesmen were quoting values
as a little stronger even than that. The
average quality of the cattle was not
very good, but there were steers here
good enough to bring $3.50.
Cows and heifers experienced about the
same advance as beef steers, being gem
orally 10c higher than last weeks close,
Among the sales of heifers were some
good enough to bring $40 Veal calves
were not quite so much sought after, and
in some cases little lower than last
week.
owing to the severe weather, the de-
mand for stockers and feeders was not
overly active, but prices remained gen.
orally steady with last week.
Quotations on cattle: Good to choice
beef steers. 6. 20QS75; fair to good beef
steers, N.OOg1S5; good to choice cornfed
heifers, T0OqS.0O; good to choice cows.
S6.50d7.50 fair to good grades $5.7b66 50:
common TO fair grades. N.25lD5.50; good
TO choice stockers and feeders, 81. con
S.l6; fair to good stockers and feedero.
$700q7.50 common to fair stockers and
feeders, 650d7.00; stock calves and heif-
ers, s60OQ725; stock calves 65Oa8 90:
veal calves, H.o09l025; DuiIs stays, etc,
S5.5097.25.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
HOME BURNS DURING STORM
John Bickford and Wife with Diff
Guilty Rescue Children.
WIND ENDANGERs PROPERTY
Firemen work Under Great Difn-
culty-CSr Service Crippled
ana Mail Cars DO Not
Run.

Halt frozen and thiniy chad. Mrs. John
hlcktord' wife OF carpenter living at
fNlo Grant street. braved death Sunday
night by following her husband into their
burning homo to rescue their two small
children from the flames.
When taken out the two youngsters
We're nearly overcome by the smoke. but
when they were brought to the home OF
Thomas Penny. 1904 Burdette street, they
soon recovered
The home burned to the ground, and
an automobile garage in the rear was
also destroyed The fire started from an
overheated stove ana was not discovered
until II had a good start. An alarm was
turned IN. but before the Omaha fire
department could battle its way through
the raging storm the house was almost
In ruins. The place is Just outside Of tho
city limits and no water was available.
With chemicals only the department
quenched tho blaze and kept Il from sur
rounding property which II threatened.
high wind carried sparks to n number
OF houses nearby, but the occupants we're
on hand to defend their homes
SIX smaller BIaEes.
Six other fires kept the fire department
on the jump In the storm yesterday.
Nearly all were caused by overheated
stoves or defective flues or sparks from
chimneys. In none OF these did the dam
age exceed $40 or $50. and except for the
discomfort OF being routed out OF a COM
Portable place and driven into the biting
cold out of doors, no one suffered physi-
cal injury.
Theaters. dance halls. motion picture
shows, cafes. and other places of amuse-
ment had but Indifferent attendance.
Most folks after taking a casual glance
at the porch thermometers and brushing
away tho snow that filled their eyes and
ears while looking found ample enter
taininent at home sitting by a log fire
and reading the periodicals
JsiI Well FILLED.
Between $50 and 800 men, and four
women applied for shelter at the police
station Ali were penniless and out OF
work. The men were taken back to the
old county Jail, In the rear of the city
Jail, which II now empty. and given room
to stretch their limbs. Many OF these
found tho soft side OF a board or cement
floor 10 be the comforts of paradise COM
pared to the raging tempest outside. Some
of the men brought bundles of old news
papers and old rags to sleep on. The
women wero sheltered In the matron's de-
partment. Two Of them were colored
women driven from their homes by
drunken husbands. and the other two
were white women who we're picked up
at the depots.
With the street car service crippled by
the storm In spite Of steady work of the
snow plows. many resorted TO the taxis
to convey them TO their homes or down
town destinations. The taxi men reaped
a harvest, many charging by the hour
instead of by the mile. as Is usual for
short hauls. Considering that the drivers
returned from each trip nearly frozen,
their fares in most cases made no OBJ
lection to the increase In price.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
PUTTING IT ON THE DOG
Trick of VentriIOauist ExchRnRea
Big Money for
Terrier.

A well-known ventriloqulst performer
was at an uptown hotel the other even
ing. giving an old friend a quiet little
OF his quality. They were
seated at a table, and between the two
sat spry little fox terrier. Out OF the
mouth OF the dog. apparently, came all
sorts OF witty, sarcastic and opportune
remarks, as is the way with vaudeville
ventriloquism.
A stranger at a nearby table was awe
stricken at what he had heard with his
own ears and seen with his own eyes.
That's q strange animal" he ventured
to remark. More than strange. It's
wonderful-mysterious It's uncanny
I've heard OF cat laughing-but a dog
talking! Gee"
The ventriloquist observed in a nom
chalant way that he was a good dog all
right.
Good dog!' yelled the stranger. lis
that all? Say. / want TO buy that dog
to take back with me 10 Vermont I'll
give you 500 for that dog"
Don't sell me-" came from the dog.
Snakes and cyclones" cried the man.
that dogs bewitched. Now, see here,
will you take $500 for him?"
"Oh. please don't let him take me
away" proceeded from the dog.
Then the would-be purchaser became
more frantic than ever, the owner of the
dog being too busy thinking and other
wise to make any reply All dogs were
the same 10 him, so far as his show was
concerned, and 500 was lot OF money
for a mere terrier
Yes or no?' inquired the man.
"Well, I hardly known what to do"
replied the Snowman.
III you sell me I'll never speak again."
were the solemn words that came from
the dog.
There is no definite information on the
matter, but there is every probability
that the terrier will observe the promise
New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
MORE TROUBLE IN HAITI
EXPECTED BY OFFICIAL s

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-whIle Presi.
dent zamor, at the head of the Haitien
federal army, has been marching trI.
umphantly through the north against
General Theodore's rebel forces ana oc-
cupying the seat OF the revolution. Cane
liaitien, spirit OF unrest has broken out
in Port Au Prince. the capital
American Minister Smith and Consul
Battiste have reported the threatening
situation TO Captain II. L. Russell, com
manding the battleshp South Carolina, in
the harbor at Port Au Prince. Although
Captain Russell informed officials here
today that quiet prevails in the capital.
It is considered probable that the battle
ship will again land a force to guarantee
protection TO foreign interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
IDEAL LENGTH OF SERMONS
Many Opinions of Britishers Favor
the Limit Rs Twenty
Minutes.

The question raised by the late Dean
Hole as to the ideal length OF a sermon
Is one on which different people, accord
ing perhaps to their religious procllvi-
ties, have diverse opinions; but IL the
preference OF royalty may be taken as
a standard, the favorlte time appears to
be In the region of twenty minutes.
Queen Vlotoria's objection to long SER
mons may bo understood by the fact
that in 1851 she presented n pulpit glass
to the Chapel Royal. Savoy, and 1t was
timed for exactly eighteen minutes. The
preacher who wished to find favor with
her majesty. therefore, always took the
hint and watched the glass carefully.
King Edward declared for even grekter
brevity. In the arrangements for his
coronation the sermon by the bishop OF
London was allotted five minutes.
Napoleon III strictly limited preach-
ers before him to a quarter OF an hour.
and IL they exceeded II an officer OF the
imperial household stepped to the pulpit
and stopped the discourse.
Charles III apparently enjoyed long SER
mems, and on one occasion slept SO
soundly under the ministrations OF Kent
that, on awakening greatly refreshed. he
exclaimed Splendid, splendldl This man
must have bishoprlc," and gave him
Path and Wells when It fell vacant
John Wesley was preacher who evi.
IDENTIFY found 1t difficult to condense his
thoughts In a sermon OF twenty minutes
duration.
On one occasion he noticed that some OF
his hearers were asleep. He at once
stopped his sermon and in a loud voice
called out, Fire. fire." There was in
slant commotlon. and some one shouted,
Where, sir, where?" In hell!" replied
Wesley. with deep solemnity, FOR those
who sleep under the preaching Of the
word"
A certain rather "long- -winded" clergy
man was officiating at Crawley church,
Sussex. when he found a card printed in
large letters placed in the most promi-
ment part OF the pulpit. BE brief" lie
understood. II the village knew It was
going to get out with ten minutes talk
as an appetizer for Sunday dinner Il
would listen.
A certain judge, when asked by a sher-
IFS chaplain what was the proper length
for a sermon, replied, "Well. twenty
minutes, with a leaning to the side OF
mercy" This judicial opinion. having the
advantage OF royal approval. seems.
therefore, TO suggest the recognized
standard for the duration Of sermons
London Tit-Bits.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
SEARCH FOR HARRY COMPTON
Urgent Appeals Made 10 Locate
Missing American.

Eli PASO, Tex, Feb. 23.-In a teJerran,
to the American consul at Juarez Tboros
ID. Edwards, General villa suggests thai
the Americans reported missing I'm May
leo may be included in a batch Of Ame,I-
can recruits which he says he has re-
Jected and will send back to Juarez nv
the first troop train.
Villas telegram says there are fifteen
OF the Americans who wished 10 ioin his
forces, but whom he found unavailable.
At present search is being made for
Harry Compton Of Oakland, Cal. Roger
Laurence. an Englshman. who came here
recently TO visit William S. Benton, who
was killed by the rebels last Tuesday;
New Mexico ranchman by the name OF
Curtis, said TO have Joined Laurence in
the search for Benton and Gustav Bauch,
officially reported TO have been taken to
Chihuahua for further investigation on
tho charge OF being a spy.
No Trace OF Compton.
United States consular representatives
at Juarez have been searching for trace
OF Compton, but he Is in neither the jails
or cuartels. according TO reports made 20
them by constitutionallst officials. who
also say that they never had him under
arrest.
A private message from W. f. Perry
OF Garden city, Cal, asked for informa-
tion concerning the missing man. IL
stated that letter had been received
from Harry Compton, dated Chihuahua,
which appealed TO them for assistance,
saying that he was prisoner in the
Chihuahua jail and was TO be removed
10 Juarez on February Is, which was also
the date set for his execution. and he did
not say in the letter on what charges
he had been arrested.
Appeal 20 Wilson.
General Hugh l.. Scott also received a
request from citizens OF Garden City
Cal, to assist I'm locating the men be-
cause Of his broken-hearted mother and
the military have taken up the search
The message 10 General Scott said that
direct appeal had been made 10 Presl-
dent Wilson to take steps TO have the
constitutiOnalists give up information
concerning Compton.
Consul Edwards was instructed by seS-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET
'"the strong to Ten Cents Higher.
ILORa Omen Minher-

CHICAGO, Feb. 23-CATTLE-Reeeipt
g2VO head; market strong to lOc higher: /:
oee.es. NSWSt5; Texas steers, $6.9OdiS. 90;
feeders. $5.j0aS,O0; cows and heifers. 81 10
ms.b5; calves, s7.500Dll.OO ''''V
HOGS-Receipts. 1900 head market
opened balOc higher. later reacted 1OTli5c
carry; TOP $50; bulk OF sales, sS.556iS 20.
lght, SS.5OmS70, mixed, S. 450S. 10. heavy
sSSJOOSaN6''s; rough, SS.9OGS 40; pigs, N75
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts. "a. 900
II heetIus market strong and generally 1Oc
u n1gher; native, A90d6.SO; western, So OO6l
go: yearlings, $5.9Oa7 %; lambs, native
NOOGSW; western, S.O0GsOO.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
kansas city Live STOCK MarL.,

KANSAS CITY. Feb. 22.-CATTIE LIRE
ceipts, $500 head: market strong 10 fso
higher: prime feed steers, SIS 5o6I9 p.
dressed beef steers, $7S56DS. 10: western
steers, s665dS.5O; southern steers. ss 5ofS
LoVi cows, NSq750; heifers. 50. 756IS. rs:
stockers and feeders, S6.506D7 30; bulls ss ~
@1.5O; calves, &C. E06p1ObO FN'V
HOGS-Receipts, 1000 head: market 10c
nlgheri bulk OF sales. IS. 45Gis. 20; heavy
ssG3eCaS.Si 3eo I poSk@ers @ and butchers, $500
SO; lights, N.4OffS 20; pigs, 81. SOFAS. 90
SHEEP AND LAMBS-ReceIpts ON
mead; =. market steady to strong: lambs
MIOnIl5; yearlings, $62Sd6 30. wethers
50. SOd16 So; ewes S5 ODfi5 65 "N'''is'
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
Sioux city Live stocL ,,.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Feb % 3-TrArrTI I,
receipts, 1000 head market 1OaD15c higher.
naive steers, T1Od8.45: butchers. sS g5@
% .V9; .; COZ COWS and heifers, AS506 90; canneps
cSiiyaSoV; csiyes stoeRers and feeders. $6JO7 25
caves, N5OdlOOO; bulls, IS. 766I1 90 '-''
lioGS-Receipts, $500 head. rnor,,..
Steady; heayy. $S85GS45 mixed sS a0GS
-; ~ light, SS.25dSSO; bulk OF sales ''SOg Is ~
SHEEP AND IAMRS-Rocoir,. o,o
mead; market steady: fed muttonS a. 80
EoU' Sas wethers M @ s5,OOq5.75; ewes, N.oOTf5 iS.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
ONLY SlXTY-YEAR LIMIT
TO STANDARD AGREEMENT

PEKING, Feb. B-The agreement
which the Standard OIL company has con-
cluded with the Chinese government for
the development OF the oil fields OF the
provinces OF shen-si and Chill is lin
tied to sixty years, The original an
nouncement said that the contract was
not limited with regard to time
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
90 steers .ll44 5 IS

DO steers. llA Is
HOGS-Receipts were estimated at C2
cars, or 400 head. being just a triGIo
larger than for last Monday and the
corresponding day q year ago
The market opened extremely slow THIS
morning. The heavy snow Of yesterday
and last night delayed trains a good
deal and packers waited TIL the most OF
the offerings had been yarded before
doing anything. Even when they did start
out the demand seemed - be very SLACK
ana while all sellers were asking higher
prices the first bids made were no bet
ter than steady.
Trade was very draggy throughout. AS
statesmen tried hard to get at least a
nickel advance, but packers staid with
their early lids, and In the end the sup
ply moved slowly at prices that were no
better than steady 70 possibly a little
stronger
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24

LIVERPOOL, Feb 23-wHEAT-sno.
n I'm; No. 2 red western winter. 7s 51tS'
Futures quiet; March, Is lssd; May r.
CORN-Spot, steady: American ,,tv.z
9s Shd; La Plata futures, dun; Marcb
H6Ps IN "Ihtes In.d batents; 2ss Cd.
1csQ96 'oAst "a
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
BncIache ana RheamatIsni Vanish
Away.

Men and women having baekache, rheu.
matism. stiff and swollen joints are hon
estly glad to know that Foley Kidney
Pills are successful everywhere in driv-
ing out these ills. That is because Foley
Kidney Pills are true medicine and
quickly effective in all diseases that re-
suit from weak, inactive kidneys and
rinary Irregularities. Rev. c. N.
Knighton. Havana, Fla, writes: IT sur
fered intense pain in kidneys ana back.
but after taking Foley Kidney Pills ali
my pains disappeared. and though am
IS years old. feel like a young man
again" For sale by all dealers every.
ere.-Adyertisemsnt
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24

81. JOSEPH, Feb. 23-CATTI.E n d.
.t seipts; npt 1900 head; market steady: Eteers
aI''o o,,WI1s'ov; cows and heifers, NOO6lS. 5S
HoGS-Receirts 1000 head. r,..i,..
STEADY; top $50: bulk OF sales, ;sssS
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts. Ann
ieau' market steady; lambs, TOOdT. *
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24

There are three ages OF criminals" 4"
said Lecoq, the detective
THE first age, from Il TO 30, is the
daring and desperate one. Highway
robbery, bludgeonings and holdups, muir
der for "A few dollars-this Is the worst
age, cruel, wicked and supremely fool
ish age.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-02-24
Legal NOTICES.

NOTICE
The annual meeting OF the stockholders
of The Bee Publishing Company will be
held at the office OF said company IN The
Bee Building, Omaha, at O'Clock y. m.
March z, 1914, for the election OF direct
ors for the ensuing year ana for the
transaction OF such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
by order OF the president.
l N. l.. FELL. Secretary.
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET.
ING-Notice is hereby given that the reg
ular annual meeting OF the stock aulueTs
OF the South Platte Land company will
he held al the office OF said company at
Lincoiu, Neb. at IL o'clock a. m. on tn
Lincoln Neb.. February ?. 1914. FEB. 2 SH
an da Of March, A. ID. 1914
c. IL. MORRILL,, President
A. b. MINOR. Secretary,