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The Washington times., 1902-10-01
BANQUET TO Mr.. W.P.LEECH
Advertising Men Pay Tribute
to Fellow Craftsman.
is TO LEAVE WASHINGTON
Fraternity of California Congratulated
Upon It's Acquisition-Deep Feel
ing of Regret Over Loss.

| Mr., William P. Leech, for a number
of years business manager of The Wash.
ington Times, who retired recently to
accept a similar position on the "San
Francisco Chronicle" was rendered a
banquet last night at Gerstenberg's by
the advertising men of this city.
The spirit of good fellowship prevail
ed and the evening was one long to be
remembered. There were no set toasts,
but a number of appropriate briefs
around the banquet board.
The following letter, on parchment.
indorsed by those present was rendered
Mr.. Leech as one of introduction to
those whom he may meet in far-away
California:
ITO the Advertising Fraternity of San
Francisco, Fellow craftsmen, Greet
ing:
the bearer. William Preston Leech, the
ripest product of the Eastern managerial
field. He is peach the superior of
whom even the far-famed fertile soil of
the Golden Gate has never produced;
sound to the core.
"Our congratulations to you upon his
advent among you are stained with our
tears of regret at parting with him.
But we beg to extend the hand of fra
ternity across the wide continent and
bespeak of you welcome for him due
a master of his profession, genial COM
panion, loyal friend, man from the
ground up-a veritable prince of good
fellows.
Sheath your hammers gentlemen.
You won't need to WELD them in de-
fense of your rights at the Chronicle
Office after w. P. Leech takes charge.
Done at the banquet of sorrow, Wash
ington, D. c., September 80, 1902.
"WM. GEORGE KENT,
LOUIS P. DARRELL,
CLARENCE C. ARCHIBALD,
SAMUEL HART.
walter l.. TENNEY.
GEORGE A. LEWIS.
ROBERT w. cox,
ARTHUR d. MARKS.
GEORGE w. MILLER
A tempting menu was served.
The gathering. which one and all voted
the most pleasant in their recollections,
yet one tinged with sorrow at the de-
parture Of Mr.. Leech, came to an end
with all joining in the chorus of For
He's jolly Good Fellow"
The following were the subscribers to
the banquet: w. G. Kent, advertising
manager Palais Royal; George 4. Lewis,
advertising manager Saks & Co.; George
w. Miller. Miller Advertising Bureau:
Samuel Hart, advertising manager Lans-
burgh G. Bro; Louis P. Darrell, Robert
w. Cox, and c. c. Archibald, L. P. Dar-
rell Advertising Agency; A. B. Pad
dock, manager Washington Times; A. E.
Troy. New York Daily News" Arthur
d. Marks, advertising manager The
Times, and Walter Tenney, advertising
department The Times
The Washington times., 1902-10-01
LEAVES ESTATE TO SISTER

William W. Gait. by his will, dated
April last, filed today for probate,
leaves his entire estate to Mrs. Marian
Virginia Elliott, his sister.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Iowa state News Notes.

The health Of Ex-Governor Boies is not
so bad as to prevent him from making
four speeches last week.
The first conviction under the lows truant
law has occurred at Des Moines. A colored
boy who Is an tnveterate truan will be
sent to the reform school.
At New Sharon a little girl fell out of a
third story window, turned two someT-
saults in the air, lit on her feet, and ran
home to tell her mamma all about II.
Chris Davidsaver, one of the leading citi-
Gems OF Dubuque county. Is late in reform.
for he has voted the democratic ticket for
nfty-four years, but he says he can't stand
II any longer.
sabbatarian reform at Lamont has be-
come acute. One man has been fined S2.S5
for buying a nickel's worth OF peanuts on
Sunday and one OF the aldermen who
framed the Sunday ordinance was arrested
for buying a newspaper.
Colonel Eiboeck, editor of the Des Moines
Staats Anzeiger. c~Ontradicts the report that
he will make campaign speeches for ex-
Governor Boies. The colonel explains that
he has wholly abandoned the stump on
account OF his age.
The Iowa territorial census OF 1870 gives
the names Of six pensioners OF the revolu-
tionary war as residing within the terri
tory, but the burial place OF only one OF
them Is certainly knOwn. William Blain,
In Dies Molnes county. whose descendants
have erected a nne monument In his
memory.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20

having failed. a bill was introduced in the
state legislature in 1901, empowering the
State Board of Pardons to grant paroles to
life prisoners who had served twenty five
years or more. The bill was fought hard,
but finally passed both branches Of the
Legislature and was sent to Governor Van
SAINT for his signature.
The governor had three days within which
to sign or veto the bill, failing which the
act would become law in spite of lin.
Before the three days had expired, the
house recalled the bill and did not return
it until the time for approval had elapsed.
The state psrdoning board, however, of
which the chief Justice is a member, de-
cided that the bill had become law with
out the signature of the governor and on
July 10, 1901, upon recommendation of the
Board Of Prison Commissioners, a parole
was granted to Coleman and James Younger
and on July IA they were released.
Under the terms OF the parole, the
brothers were not to leave the state, and
since their release they have been engaged
in business.
James Younger has suffered much from
old wounds and several months ago ar
operation was performed for the removal
OF a rife ball from his back.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
N. Y. Plumbing Co.. telephone 25s.
TAP THE SAFE IN LAUNDRY
burglars Find IT Easy on Ac-
count Of Work of
Predecessor

Burglars broke into the once Of the Evans
Laundry company at the corner or PearI
street and Sixth avenue some time during
Saturday night or at an early hour Sunday
morning and succeeded in working the COM
bipation Of the safe, from which they Sc"
cured $50 60. Entrance to the building was
effected by forcing the rear door leading
into the engine room. Between the engine
room and the storeroom the burglars pried
open two doors, but for some reason made
no attempt to force the door leading from
the storeroom into the office. Instead they
carefully sawed out a hole in the wooden
partition OF sufficient size TO admit the pas
sage of a mans body.
The burglars were prepared to use force
on the safe, as they had with them a
sledge-hammer, which they had previously
stolen from the carriage repair shop OF
shultz & Hill. at the corner Of Fourth
street and Fifth avenue. This they left be-
hind them. The lock on the safe had been
in a defective condition since a former rob-
berry. when two of the tumblers were
broken of, and the burglars had evidently
little trouble in opening 1t.
II is supposed that the work was donc
between the hours OF 2 and 3 o'clock in the
morning, as during that time the officer
was OF his beat. Oficer Mckinley, the
patrolman on the Pearl street beat had
been sent about 2 o'clock to investigate an
attempted burglary at the residence OF Lee
Mitchell SOS Eighth avenue. Mrs. Mitchell
was awakened by the noise made by a mar
while opening one Of the windows in the
dining room. Being alone In the house
Mrs. Mitchell had taken the p~recaution tC
place a revolver near her bed and she fired
at the fellow. who dropped from the window
and ran.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
SHOOTS TWICE AT IOWA MAN
Mysterious AssRiIant Fires Two Bull
lets at Thomas Pond, but
Misses Mark.

KEoKUK. Ia, Oct. 1s.-The police depart
ment has been working unsuccessfully today
to solve a mysterious assault made on
Thomas H. Pond, a leading business man of
this city.
Mr.. POND went into his back yard last
night and saw a man standing inside the
fence, who shot twice at him, both shots
missing their mark.
The man escaped down a high Mississippi
river blum near by.
The police put ~bloodhounds on the trail
within an hour. but the dogs failed within
a short distance. Mr.. Pond caught an un-
certain glimpse Of the man thirty feet
away, but has no idea who his assailani
was.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
MINOR MENTION.
JaNI8 BeIIH dFuEH.
stockert sells carnets and rugs.

Davis sells drugs.
stockert sells carpets and rugs.
+. r. Hart is in Denver on business.
Mauthe. fine watch repairing. 22s B'way.
Expert watch repairing. Deffert, zoe B'way.
The city council will hold an adjourned
session tonight.
Big 5OO-page school tablet. 4 cents, at A.
y. Howe's, $40 Broadway.
The Christy pictures for sale. c. e. Alex
ander & Co 1913 Broadway.
Mrs. w. D.. sheldon Of Hastings. Neb,
IS the guest Of Mrs. II. II. Van Brunt.
Thomas Bowman returned yesterday
morning from a short visit In Chicago.
Mrs. George 7. Phelps OF First avenue
has as her guest Mrs. J. H.. Wheeler OF
Chicago.
O.. S. Ensign Of Bryan, O., is the guest Of
his brother. Principal r. G. Ensign of the
high school.
Miss Annie Ahrens of Boone. Ia, is Wis
iting Miss Katherine Warner OF Wash-
ingtOn avenue.
G. K. Hesse and family of aklan ave-
nue. left Sunday for a visit with friends In
Seattle, Wash.
Dr.. J. II. Cleaver Of First avenue Is
home from a trip to washington ~ C''
and eastern points.
Mrs. Gaisford of Kansas City Is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Johnson oil
w. II. Brown Of Third avenue is home
from Villlsca, where he was called by the
death OF his father.
Visit our art department and see the
A1W SOL -
c. B. Paint. Oil g. Glass Co.
The Derthick club has decided to dis
continue it's meetings for the present. IL
is said the club will be reorganized.
Twin Brothers encampment, Independent
Order of odd Fellows, will meet this even
ing for work In the Royal purple degree.
The music committee OF the Congrega-
tionaI church will meet this afternoon al
3 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Ed watts
366 North First street.
are the guests OF DR.. A. II. Carter and
family of South First street while attend
ing the Christian convention in Omaha.
Members of the knights and Ladies OF
Security desiring to visit Magic city coun.
ell South Omaha, this evening will meet
at the corner Of Pearl street and Broadway
at 1880 o'clock.
Captain and Mrs. C. w. Foster are homo
from Washington, D. c., where they at
tended the national encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic. They also
visited relatives and friends In New forH
City.
The October term of the superior cour'
will BIO convened today by Judge. scott
No trial notices have been filed for th'
term and the legality of the drawing o.
the jury panel consequently may not o.
questioned.
E.. Easdale, formerly OF this city, blu
now q resident Of Moran, Kan, Is visitinl
friends in Council Bluffs. He Is accom-
panied by his father, william Easdale
also OF Moran, Kan, and Rev. Mr.. Bent
lev OF Olathe, Kan. The latter two ar
in attendance at the Christian convention
being held at Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Davis sells glass.
Union. object TO Assessment.

} The Trades and Labor assembly Of this
city has not yet taken action on the ques-
tion OF extending financial assistance to
the Union Pacific strikers The members
OF the assembly are in favor of contributing
a generous sum from the proceeds OF the
Labor day picnic and letting the individual
unions decide whether their members stand
a monthly assessment. The Carpenters
union is the only union which had taken
any action in the matter OF the assessment
so far. It has refused to entertain the
assessment proposition. but the members
have decided to contribute q lump sum
which will amount to more than the assess
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
KILLS SELF FOR LOVE
CONTINUED from First Pass).

CONTINUED from First Page).
county. Shortly after this Robert Younger
died in prison.
Frequent attempts were made to secure
pardons for the remaining brothers. the
petitions being signed by leading men In all
walks OF life. both citizens of this state
and Of Missouri. Among those who made
special efforts was Senator Stephen B.
Elkins OF West Virginia, who. It is said,
had known the brothers well. It is also
related that the senator's life was saved
during the civil wal through the efforts OF
Cole Younger.
Elkins had been captured by Quantrell's
guerillas and had been sentenced to be
shot. but Younger connived at his escape.
All efforts for an unconditional pardon
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Crushed Under Wagon.

HAMPTON. Ia, Oct. 1s.-(special FIRED
Rodemeyer, an old settler and prominent
citizen, went to the field on his farm six
miles west OF Hampton to husk a load OF
corn. He husked the load Of corn and just
before starting for the house saw an ear
lying under the wagon. STOPPING Town ia
pick It up he stumbled and fell. At the
same time the horses started and pulled
the hind wheel OF the wagon over his body
Just below the breast bone. breaking sew
eral ribs on the right side. DR.. Powers
was sent for and when he arrived found
Mr.. Rodemeyer in a dying condition from
the Internal hemorrhage. He lived until
o'clock Friday. when he passed away.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
No signs Are Observed Yet of Break
Up in october Sum-
mer.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1e.-Forecast:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Fair Monday
and Tuesday.
For Iowa-Fair Monday and Tuesday;
warmer Tuesday.
For Illinois and Misssouri-Fair Monday
and Tuesday; cooler Monday in southern
portions; fresh north to northeast winds,
becoming southeast.
For Eastern Texas-Fair Monday and
Tuesday; fresh north winds, becoming
southeast.
For Oklahoma, Arizona. Western Texas,
New Mexico and Indian Territory-Fair
Monday and Tuesday.
For Montana-Fair Monday and Tues
day; colder Tuesday.
For North and South Dakota-Fair and
warmer Monday; Tuesday fair.
For Wyoming, Colorado and Utah-Fair
Monday and Tuesday.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Oct. 19.-Oficial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years. 1902. 1891. 1900: 1899
Maximum temperst"Ts"" g 4 s.
Mean temperature........ y o. Q o.
Precipitation MINIMUM. 10 w W W
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since MaFeh l.
Normal temperature......"..,.,........... %
Excess for the day.....:"..-"....''''' 3
Normal precipitation .OS inch
Deficiency for the day,,.;...", .9S Inch
Total rainfall since March 1....25.N inches
DD enSieney f sDrV cor, period 1901. 49,. so inches
Deficiency for cor. period lyO.... 2.S2 inches
Reports from stations at Z +. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Buying Land in Manitoba.

IOWA FALLS, Ia, Oct 19.-(Special.) y
Iowa capitalists composing a land syndicate
have just made one Of the big deals of the
year, involving 10000 acres of land neal
Winnipeg. Manitoba. The transaction In
wolves $3.50. 900 and includes several tracts
OF liant In the vicinity OF Carmen. The
leaders at the head Of the new syndicate
are t. ]. Masterson, a well known jobber
Of Dubuque. and S x. Way. a prominent
citizen OF Wesley, Iowa. The other mem
bers Of the syndicate live at various points
In northern and northwestern Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Libraries for Public schools.

sIBLEY. Ia. Oct. 1s.-(SpeeiaI.)-Each Of
the district schools of Osceola county has
a library. The total number Of books il
nearly $1,000. About sixty-fve schools are
now in session. There are ninety fve school
buildings. Over 1000 trees have beer
planted in school grounds. The county hal
1898 persons OF school age, About 500
volumes have been added to the librarie:
within a year, and during the same TIM
about $3.50 has been donated for books and
musical
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Large shipment of sheep.

IOWA FALLS, Ia, Oct. 1s.-(Special.)-
The biggest Importation Of sheep in the
history Of this part OF the state has Just
made, $500 head being brought In
from the ranches near Utica. Montana The
transportation Of this shipment required
a train OF t~wenty-four double-deck cars.
sheep will be distributed among the
feeders in Hardin. Hamilton. Franklin and
Wright counties.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20

Gravel roofing. A. H. Reid. 541 BrOadws
Rube Wis., Are Missing.

The Elks Of this city are wondering what
has become Of S42 worth OF wigs hired from
a theatrical costumer for the "Rubes" who
so successfully managed the country store
during the week Of the street fair and car
nival. The wigs are missing and the police
were asked yesterday to assist in locating
them II possible. The closing night Of the
carnival goods remaining unsold In the
country store we're carried to the Elks'
club house and Il was supposed the same
disposition had been made Of the red and
blonde wigs which the whilom rube clerks
had worn while selling their wares 10 the
public. The box which contained the wigs
was among the other articles but the wigs
were not in II.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20

tioD Of the monument at the grave Of the
late George d.. Christensen, by the Wood
men OF the World. Music was by the Nicola
cornet band. Rev. DR.. Schleh Of Omaha
gave the address.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
work. wonders ror women.

Electric Bitters invigorate the female
system and cures nervousness, headache.
backache and constipation, or no pay. sos.
For sale by Kuhn e. Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Acquitted of Murder.

Lee Whitlach was acquitted at Charlton
Of the charge of numbering Joseph
Buchanan a year ago. Buchanan had lived
alone In a cabin in Lucas county and was
found murdered. Whitlach was arrested
on suspicion, but the grand jury failed to
indict him. Then Governor Cummins Of
fered a reward for the conviction of the
murderer and Whitlsch was again arrested
and indicted, but the jury~at Charlton &C
quilted him. His brother Owen was in
dicted for completely in the murder and is
still held. but the evidence against him is
not regarded as strong.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20

UNDERWOOD. Ia. Oct. ls.-CspeeiaL)-
One thousand people attended the dediea-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20

l.. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
WOOdmen Dedicate Monument.

Plumbing and heating. BiIby q Son,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Oct. 19.-Of1cial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
me corresponding day of the last three
years:
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-19
DETECTIVE CHARGED
WITH NEGLIGENCE
Officer Schmidt's Work in Shadow.
ing kratz Investigated by
the Police Board.

Detective John G. Schmidt was before the
Board of Police Commissioners Yesterday
afternoon to answer a charge of neglect of
duty, preferred by Chief of Detectives Des-
mond. Evidence in part was heard in the
case. and the board deferred further hear
ing and action until the next meeting.
The charges which were preferred against
the officer are the result of his assignment
to collect information as to the wherea bouts G
of Charles j. kratZ. the former member of
the City Council. who forfeited his bond.
The specific charge made by Chief Desmond
against Schmidt is that in the latter,s re-
port he said that. from information he had
collected, kratz would be present in court
when his case was called on April I.
Circuit Attorney Folk on April requested
Chief Desmond to be on the alert for Krstz.
as he had been informed that Kratz wa
preparing to leave the city. Chief Desmond
assigned Schmidt TO watch the house and
collect Information relative TO the state
ments made by the Circuit Attorney
Schmidt conducted an investigation and
says he was informed that Kratz would ap-
pear in court wnen the case was called AMI
SO reported to Chief Desmond
The witnesses against Schmidt Mt me
trial were Chief Desmond. Assistant Chief
James Smith and Circuit Attorney Folk
Chief Desmond and Assistant CHIEF Smltn
Schmidt. Circuit Attorney Folk was before
the board for several hours. He testified
to having apprised Chief Desmond of th.
report that kretz was going to leave the
city and asked him to investigate the mat
ter
Schmidts testimony was not heard by
the board He has as his witnesses Detec-
tives John Shevlin, George Williams, al
Guion. Patrick Lally, Richard Joyce, Henry
Harrington and +. Mcneil. These detec-
tives worked on the case, and by them he
intends TO show that he followed his in
structions.
Schmidt claims he made his report in ac-
cordance with the information he received
He says he did not see Kratz after being
detailed on the case.
Il preferred the charges against Detective
Schmidt SO that the matter would be thor
oughly investigated by the board" said
Chief Desmond. II assigned him first on
the case because he was acquainted in the
neighborhood where Kratz lived He was
sent there the Wednesday before the case
was set for trial. He reported TO me that
he had been informed that Kratz would be
in court. 1t was two days later before
sent other detectives on the case
Circuit Attorney Folk had but little to say
after the meeting. When asked IL he in
tended to bring the matter before the Grand
Jury. he replied: II do not care to discuss
that matter now. 1 will say, however. that
believe that the best service to be obtained
by a Police Department is to have IL COM
posed of members not Influenced by poIf-
tics"
Detective Schmidt has not been susoended
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-19
SWEET BREATH.
When CoRee is Left on.

A test was made to find II just the leaving
Off Of coffee alone would produce an equal
condition of health as when coffee IL left
of and Postum Food Coffee used in Its
place.
A man from Clinton. Wis, made the ex-
pertinent. He says: About q year ago
left of drinking coffee and tea and began
to use Postum. For several years previous
my system had been In wretched condition.
always had a thickly furred. bilious tongue
and foul breath, often accompanied with
severe headaches. I was troubled all the
time with chronic constipation, SO that I
was morose in disposition and almost dis
couraged.
''At the end Of the first week after max
ing the change from coffee to Postum I
witnessed a marvellous change In myself.
My once coated tongue cleared of, my
small appetite increased. breath became
sweet and the headaches ceased entirely.
One thing wish to state emphatically, yo,1
have in Postum a virgin remedy for consti-
patton, for certainly had about the worst
case ever known among mortals. and am
completely cured of It. 1 feel, in every
way, like a new person.
During the last summer 1 concluded that
I would experiment to see IL the Postum
kept me in good shape of whether had rot
ten well from just leaving OF coffee. Sol
quit Postum for quite a time and drank
cocoa and water. / found out, before two
weeks were past that something was wrong
and began to get costive as Of old. It was
evident the liver was not working properly
30 I became convinced 1t was not the avoid
ance Of coffee alone that cured me- but the
great value came from the regular use 6
Postum"
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-19
TWO MEN KILLED
IN Sewer TRENCH
Henry Becker and Henry Haas
Were Overcome by Escap-
ing Gas.

Henry C. Becker Of No. 3s34 South Broad
way. plumber. and his helper. Henry
Haas. Of No. 39Oe Ohio avenue. were
asphyxiated in a trench in which they were
working in tho rear Of No. 442s Pennsylya-
MIA avenue. yesterday afternoon. The fumes
were SO strong that It was impossible for
any one to 20 down into the trench and IL
was necessary to call truck company
from the Fire Department to extrIcate their
bodies
Becker and Haas were making 4 connsc-
tfon between a vault and sewer when a
wall adjoining the vault gave way and
allowed volume Of gas to escape and Hood
them. Haas was Immediately snveloped
Becker was at the other end Of the trench
and ran to see what was the matter. In
second he was overcome and he fell to the
bottom with Haas.
Otto Nicolls discovered their plight and
notified the police. who called out the truck
company. The bodies were sent to private
undertakers to be prepared for burial.
Coroner Funkhouser Will hold an inquest
on the 49, -'ther to-day or Tomorrow
Becker was 3S years old and single. Haas
was the father Of ten children.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-19
THE WEATHER.
Official Forecasts Announced for
To-Day and To Morrow.

Washington. April ls-Forecast FOR Saturday
and sunday:
Illinols-FaiT Saturday and Sunday: cooler Sat
urdsy IN extreme northwest, fresh northwest
WINS.
Mtsvo,lri-Fair and cooler Saturday. sunday.
far: northwest winds.
Kansas-Fair Saturday and sunday cooler sat
urdav in east portion: variable winds.
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and
Western Texas-Fa,r Saturday and Sunday; light
variable winds.
Eaftcrn T,xas-F'sir Saturday and sunday:
fresh scuth''e~t winds on the coast.