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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
OLE Nebraska Independent

writer whose arraignment of the adj
ministration and management of the
isthmian canal affairs i'm an article
published in the Independent, which
was denounced by Secretary of War
Taft, proved to be contumacious wit
ness before the senate committee on
interoceanic canals and involved the
committee in a controversy which
caused two executive sessions.
The recalcitrancy of the witness
was shown as the result of state
ment made by him that many eminent
engineers had declined to accept en-
ployment of the government because
of physical conditions on the isthmus.
The committee demanded the names
OF such engineers and Mr.. Bigelow
declined to give them on the ground
that to do so would be to violate con-
fidence and subject these persons to
endorsements. He intimated that
the displeasure of the administration
would be exhibited in such a manner
that their regulations would be worth
nothing after the official replies
should be concluded After consider
ing his conduct the committee decided
not to punish Mr.. Bigelow. Mr. Bige-
low admitted that he had been at
Panama and in the canal region less
than two days.
Parker Rebate Bill
The house committee on judiciary
decided to authorize a favorable re-
port on the Parker rebate bill pro
viding that shippers deriving benefit
or advantage from carriers in the
way of unlawful rebates shall be liable
to the United States in the amount
Of the benefit. The bill empowers the
government to recover at law the
amount OF the rebate and court ex-
penses. IL the shipper accepts the
rebate knowingly the United States
may recover twice the amount. In
formants in successful cases are to
receive one-tenth of the amount re-
covered.
Seeger Walks the Plank
Eugene Seeger of Illinois, present
consul general at Rio, has been asked
TO resign. Back OF this simple state
ment is story which greatly con
Germs David f. Thompson, late minis
ter of Brazil, who will be the next
ambassador to Mexico. Shortly after
Mr.. Thompson reached Rio and after
he had become accustomed to his pc
sition, in an examination of consulates
In Brazil, with which he was charged,
he discovered that Mr.. Seeger was
not just exactly what he ought to be
and definite charges were made
against the Illinois man by Mr..
Thompson and filed with the state
department. Mr.. Seeger, who had
been in rBazil for number of years,
and knowing the temperamental char
acter of the people and having large
mountaineering, filed counter charges
against Mr.. Thompson Of character
that had no relationship whatsoever to
his business ability, but rather against
his personal habits. An investigation
was made by personal representa-
tive of the president, Judge Penfield,
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25

tee on territories, submitted favor
able report on the Hamilton joint
statehood bill, which provides for the
admission of Oklahoma and Indian
Territory as the state Of Oklahoma,
and provides joint statehood for New
Mexico and Arizona under the name
Of Arizona.
Hepburn Bill Liked
After conference the house com
mittee on interstate and foreign com
merce agreed on q rate bill TO be
known as the Hepburn bill and to be
reported to the house with the unani-
nous recommendation Of the eighteen
members OF the committee. In the
main the bill is the original Hepburn
bill, but number of concessions were
made to the democrats and their
ideas AZ set forth In the Davie bill
were incorporated In the new meas
IRE.
Mr. Hepburn and the other republi-
cans agreed to accept the wording OF
the democratic bill In the provision
for the fixing of minimum rate The
amendment which was adopted pro-
yides that the commission shall fix
reasonable, just and fairly remunera
tive rae, which shall be the maximum
rate.
Amended to Suit Democrats
1t was maintained by the democrats
that under the original Hepburn word
ing the commission was authorized to
ha i.xk ~ 1n naI a fttof
and fairly remuneratiye rates In case
there were several such rates. Chair
man Hepburn and the republicans do
not believe there Is any difference
in the two workings, but were perfect
| ly willing to accept the language OF
| the Davie bill The amended bill also
provides for seven members In the
| interstate commerce commission, In
stead of nine, as provided IN the origi-
nal bill.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
PASSES GIVE CONTROL
ONE WHO KNOWS ENLiGHTENS
STATEHOOD COMMITTEE.
Tells How Railways Bride Officials
in Territories, Rob the People BY
Excessive Freight Rates and Escape
Just Taxation.

b. II. Rodey, former delegate to CON
gress from New Mexico, appeared be-
fore the house committee on terri
tories and delivered a speech in favor
of the statehood bill, in which he de-
tailed how corporate influences get
control OF territorial governments
which are dominated by federal office
holders He frankly said that he
and Delegate Smith and other well
known men ride on railroad passes
and place themselves under obliga-
lions to the companies. Under state
hood, he said, governors would be
responsible directly to the people, and
the public demand for increased taxes
on corporate interests would be re-
spected for political reasons.
Heated Tits Many
Mr. Rodey was repeatedly inter
rupted by questions from members
of the committee and by heated argu-
ments designed to bring out the at
titude of the administration on state
hood. Representative Lloyd (Mis-
sourD asked Mr.. Rodey IL it was not
true that the president and speaker
of the house were forcing the joint
statehood issue. Mr.. Rodey asked
to be excused from answering this
question, and Chairman Hamilton
(Michigan) intimated that the demo
Gratis were being forced by their or
ganization to oppose the bill.
Representative Moon (Tennessee)
interrupted the argument to say. Il
object to the gentleman from Michi-
gan and the gentleman from Missouri
having this fuss here when in private
they express opposite opinions
Corporation Influence
Mr.. Rodey denounced the system
Of taxation in both New Mexico and
Arizona, and said corporate influences
have been draining both territories
and holding down their taxes. Under
joint statehood, he said, the people OF
the two territories could unite and
curb these influences and prevent
their public domain from being stolen.
He pronounced the denunciation OF
the Mexican population in New Mex
leo as ridiculous, and said the Mex
leans were religious and law abiding
and in no sense menace to the wei
fare of the proposed state.
Mr.. Rodeys speech closed the state
hood hearing before the house COM
mittee.
The recent forcible removal from
the White House of Mrs. Minor Nor
ris was made the subject of emphatic
denunciation by Mr.. Tillman in the
senate. His remarks called out re-
monstrances from Messrs Hale, Hop
lSins and Daniel, and led to the very
abrupt closing of the doors and the
sudden adjournment of the senate in
the middle of the afternoon.
The speech abounded in Mr.. Till
mans peculiar epressions and was
marked by many and exceptionally
personal thrusts at the president, and
at times he wept over what he re-
garded as the indignities 10 the lady
and his voice and eyes were full of
tears when he declared In the face of
protests from his fellow senators that
no would demand an investigation OF
the White House incident. His reso.
luton was introduced ON the follow.
ing day, but was voted down.
poultncy Blgelow, the magazine
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25
Railroad Rates


The question of regulating railroad
rates occupied some OF the time
of the senate, notwithstanding no
bill with that end in view has been
reported from the interstate commerce
committee.
Mr.. Clay advocated the passage Of
a bill which would give the interstate
commerce commission power to regu-
late rates when complained OF, and
said ii there was no legislation along
that line the country might count
upon agitation of the question OF gov
eminent ownership. In that connec-
ton he referred TO the large vote
given Mr.. Hearst In the late New
York municipal election as an indi-
cation of the popularity Of municipal
ownership Of public utilities.
Aldrch as a Prophet
Mr.. Aldrich indicated a purpose TO
oppose such legislation as that out
lined. and declared that Mr.. Hearst
was the author Of the proposition TO
confer the rate-making power on the
commission. He also took occasion to
declare that the signs OF the times
pointed to the naming OF either Mr.
Hearst or Mr.. Bryan as the next
democratic presidential candidate, but
when pressed to indicate the probabili-
ties in the republican party he de-
clined to make prediction and also
avoided answering a query OF Mr..
Bailey as to whether the president
would be q candidate for third term.
Senators Plat and Depew were in
their seats when the senate convened
today, the first appearance OF either
for some time. Both were given warm
welcomes, and were heartily congrat-
ulated upon their appearance OF being
in good health.
insurgents Confident
Thirty-four republican statehood in
surgents" held a caucus In Represent
alive Babcock's room and outlined
their fight against the Hamilton BILL
This is the largest number Of repub-
lican members that has been at an
anti joint statehood meeting and Mr..
Babcock, Mr. Mondell and other lead
ers of the fight against the Hamilton
bill say it shows their strength Is In
creasing as the fight approaches.
The "insurgent leaders now claim
sixty republican votes against the pro-
posed rule to prevent amending the
Hamilton bill and say there Is no
truth in the rumor that democrats are
leaving the city and have been in
duced to remain away so they cannot
vote with the democratic organization,
which is In harmony with the republi-
can insurgents" and want to prevent
the admission of New Mexico and Ari-
IONA as one state.
Democratic Position
Democrats who are out of the city
are being summoned by Representative
Williams, leader of the minority. TO
return In time 10 oppose the anti
amendment rule Although the dem
ocrats had no statehood caucus their
position has been plainly outlined by
Mr.. Williams and the democratic mem.
hers ON the territories committee
made minority report SO strongly In
opposition 10 the Hamilton bin that
no democratic member Is expected TO
desert his party stand on the Issue,
providing he Is In the house when q
vote In taken.
Representative Hamilton Of Michi.
gan. chairman OF the house commit.
When Writing TO Advertisers.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25

then solicitor for the state depart
ment. After an absence from this
country OF some weeks Judge Penfss!d
returned to the United States the
same time Mr.. Thompson returned on
his vacation. Mr.. Penfield filed his
report with the state department and
Mr.. Thompson went to his home In
Lincoln.
Powerful influences have been
brought to bear in Mr.. Seeger's be-
half by the Illinois delegation to keep
Mr.. Seeger in Office, but as Mr..
Thompson having been indicated, the
secretary Of state could see no other
course than to compel Mr.. Seeger's
separation from the position which he
now holds.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-01-25

Please The INDEPENDENT When Writing to Advertisers
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28
G e E: a 7
PR EPARAT IONS
Slate Fair
WILL Be GRAND SUCCESS
Oct. Y to Fl

Everybody Is going to the Greater
state Fair this year. Preparations are
being made to entertain about twice
as many as were there last year, and
mat was about the biggest crowd in
the history Of the fairs. This year the
foremost feature will be the "home-
coming celebrations. Every South
Carolinian. no matter where he lives
now, is eXpec ed to be in Columbia
that week. Indications are that
thousands Of people from all over the
United States will take advantage Of
this opportunity to come and renew
friendships and see their dear old
home again. If you have any relative
or friends living in other states, write
them about this home me-coming"
week. DO it right now. And make
them come. The railroads have been
preva: cd upon to give the cheapest
rates. JNE FARE FOR THE ROUND
TRIP.
AS !, - fair itself, everything will
be in s, &c. shape. The new buildings
have l'ccn put in apple-pie order and
the grounds trimmed up. The en-
frances and exits have been rear
ranged SO that there will be no trouble
as t. andling crowds twice as large
as nSlc 01Ore.
The fair will start this year on
Monday. October % and will run five
full days. ending on the night Of the
9th. + '"ry day will bring forward
some ne and interesting feature.
And the r"ces-four days-will be the
finest ever seen in the South. The
track at he fair grounds now is the
fastest il the South. Some Of the
best hon es on the track will be in
these races. John l.. Sullivan will
give puc.iistic exhibitions.
For tn; sc who enjoy such things,
the theatc"S and dances will be Of
the highe:; order, even eclipsing all
previous yt'"s.
Everybody you know will be at the
fair this yei". Make your arrange
ments and be Hn hand from start to
finish. Ample arrangements are being
made for the accommodation Of all
visitors. And the street car service
to and from :ho ~"ounds will be
helped out by tho railroads as special
trains will be run every day to and
from the Fair Grounds. There will be
no inconvenience. Just lots Of fun
and jolly good time for everybody.
II any information is desired, write
to Mr.. A. w. Love, secretary, Colum-
bia, S. G.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28
Out Of the Mouth Of Babes.

Tommy-NIamma, didn't you say
that the cake in the pantry would
make me sick if | was to eat it.
Mamma-Yes, dear.
Tommy-Well, il didn't.
Little Margic-T said my prayers
seven times Sunday night, papa.
Papa-Why did you do that, dearq
Little Margic-Oh, so I wouldn It
have to bother saying 'cm the rest Of
the week.
"Now Johnny" said the teacher,
"can you tell me what 4 Mormon is9''
eyes, Ma 'am,' answered the little
fellow. ga Mormon is man whose
wife is twins or triplets." "
"Well, lIarry.' said the hostess to
her guest, "did you rest we'll last
night.'
"T don't know,' answered Harry.
"You don't know' echoed the
lady. "No' ma 'am." replied the lit
tie chap, "l was asleep all the time
Chicago News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28
ORIGINAL not Outre.

Very original, without being in
the least nutrc. is Il confcction Of
white lawn. It is slightly open at
the neck, trimmed with wide en-
broidery Insertion and embroidery
edged frills. The skirt has the effect
Of Il thrcc-ticr tunic, opening over a
panel of plcated lawn. each tier being
edged with frills, the top one being
further o,menlcd with bands of
insertion on continuation Of those on
the blouse bodice V-shapcd bands of
insertion outline the neck, edged on
the one side with frill which light
ly drapes the shoulder. Tile frilled
sleeves are of elbow length. The neck
of this dress could easily be trans
formed into high one by the addition
of tiny yoke Of embroidered lawn.
To many, however, it is charming
ly becoming to have the neck cut
just to the base of the neck, or II
triflc below.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28
Passport Frankness.

~ wouldn't mind traevlipg," said
an art student who sailed for Europe
last Saturday, eff | didn't have to
read such an unflattering description
of myself in my passport. Somehow
those little slips of paper have the
habit of telling some very discom-
forting truths. Physical peculiari-
ties that the owner had dcludcd her
self into believing were only minor de-
fects after all, are noted in the pass
ports as means of positive identifica-
tion. Take my mouth, for example. I
know another girl who had always
tanned to considerable width; but it
had never occurred to me that it was
of extraordinary size till I saw it
down in the passport, big mouth
been decidedly proud Of her large,
dreamy eycs-that was what she call
ed them-till she saw them described
in the passport MS pop eyes That
took some of the conceit out of her. -
New York Sun.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28
He Paid It All,

"3 notice." Every editor has. re-
ccived them. The postmaster sends
them to the editor. The editor is not
to blame. For instance there is a man
by the name Of well, say Tim Short,
who sent us three notices to stop
the paper. Tie did not want it any
longer. We wondered what was the
matter Upon investigation our sub
scription book we found that Tim was
short SIS. 70. Tic never paid a cent
and as matter Of economy to ia
stopped the paper. A few evenings
ago we stepped into church. and Tim 5
melodious voice rang out loud and
clear in the old soulstiring song,
"Jesus paid it ALL" We might
have been mistaken, but his earnest
ness impress us. The next day we sent
him a receipt in full, begging his par
don for not knowing that he had made
assignment Of his liabilities to the
Lord.-Fx.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28
A Few Don is.

Don be reckless, especially in your
lying.
Don't give :. the Lord and then 90
out and rob a widow.
Don't acquire the borrowing habit,
or the day will come when you will
run SIT cf friends.
Don't marry an indolcnt man ex-
pccting him to brace up, or you may
have to take in washing to pay for the
brace.
Don't be so mean minded that You
can see no good in man. He may
be the first to loan you money in time
of need.
DON'T lay up everything for rainy
day and go hungry all though life.
never rain.
Besides, where you are going it may
Don't spread butter on both sides
of yogr bread just because you have
So if your pockets. An earthquake
may come along and shake the change
out of thcm-Denvcr News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-09-28

A true philosopher never cries over
spilled milk. Hc realizes that it would
soon turn sour, anyway.
Divide things according to the sug-
gestions of your friends and you will
be lucky to have even the core Of the
apple left
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22
STORY'S TWO SIDES

Franh J. Poplar and Mrs. Christiana
" ardcI, Of PcrryvilIc, appeared in
ItaVrr dc Grace, one day last week, in
search OF physician to dress two piS-
t"I wounds, which, Poplar claimed, the
latter had inflicted upon herself Ac-
cprdlng to his statement, the couple
had been at "Pcr>immon HILL" on the
bay shore, near Havrc de Grace. and
a quarrel arose between them He
stated that She took pistol from his
coat pocket and fired a bullet into her
mouth, which lodged in the back OF her
neck. He attempted to take the pistol
from her, when it was fired again (acci-
dentally) the bullet lodging in one OF
her hands. y special says that Mrs.
Wardcl gave a different account. Pop
lar was arrested by Bailiff Welsh, and
praying a jury trial at his hearing be
lore Justice Fahcy. was committed to
Bel Air Jail Mrs Wardcl's condition
was reported to be serious.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22

minOuS Indictment, containing five
counts, upon which Witcrait had been
arraigncd and had pleaded on Wcdnos-
day. lie and the jurors listened attcn-
lively. MIR. Crothcrs asked that Rob
crt Ryall, whom CAPTAIN iIiIton's bro
thcr was formally charged with com
plicity in the murder, be brought into
Court. as the defense purpuscd using
him as a witness. Mr.. S1uicr inter
posed, but withdrew an objection, ON
a threat to have the States Witnesses
come into Court in turn Mr., Squicr
then explained the indictment, the first
count alleging simply Captain Hilton
murder by Witcrait and others the var
iouS causes OF his death that were pos
sible as might be determined from the
circumstances attending the case, such
as beating and Stabbing, iOrciblc drown
ing. and combinations OF causes oi
death The simple and general form OF
indictment provided for by an act OF the
last Legislature might have been fol-
lowed, but as the Courts had not yet
passed upon its validity, the State pre-
icrred to take no chances and adhered
to old practice.
States Attorney Squicr gave an out
line Of the case as developed at the
Coroncr's inquest and the statements OF
Witcraft and Rvall. The State expect
ed to show from these statements,
which varied, and the circumstances
of the case, which contradictcd them,
that Capt Hilton was murdered. Ac-
curatc plans oi the deck and interior OF
the Golden Light with places marked
where blood marks and traces had been
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22
DEATHS
\lRS- DERORNH CLNNTON-

MRS DEBORAH CLAY ION.
Mrs. Deborah Clayton .wilow Of
William CLAYTON. died at her home at
Calvert last Friday. aged u wears. She
was member OF the England family.
Three daughters, Mrs. David Grason,
OF Sylmar, Mrs Mary Has,on, OF VIII
mington, and Miss Irene Clayton, and
nvc sons, John and Reuben. oi Calvert
Joseph OF Oxford, Sherman, OF Rising
Sun. and Isaac. OF Washington, D. c.,
survive her Her funeral was held on
Tuesday, with intcrmcnt in Roscbank
Cemetery.
MRS. HANNA c. VAN BIBBER.
Mrs. Hannah Catherine Van Bbber,
mother OF Jndge George l.. Van Bbbcr
oi Bel Air. died there last Friday, AGED
OF years She was daughter Ol Chief
Justice Stevenson Archer, OF Medical
Hall. Her husband, George l., Van
Bibbcr, ST.. died so years ago. Her
son. Judge Van Bibber and a daughter,
Mrs, Iucrctia E. Doan, OF Miami Fla
survive her. Her funeral was held on
Sunday, with intcrmcnt at ChurchvlIlc.
FRANK WATTS.
The funeral oi Frank Watts, an es-
tccmcd young resident OF the Eighth
district, was held on Saturday with in
tcrmcnt in the Baptist Cemetery near
Rock Springs. He died on the prev
ious Thursday at his home, near Oak
wood. to the deep regret OF a wide
circle oi friends His mother, several
brothers and sisters survive him.
IrIIN- Irr,rrr~N-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22
Soil Samples For Farm School

Soil samples OF various types. OBJ
country and scaled in glass tubes and a
collection OF fibre plants, flax. iute,
mauritius, sisal hemp and cotton shown
at the St Louis Exposition, have been
secured from the Department OF Agri-
culture for the Calvert Farm School by
Principal Sampson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22
Train Caught Man On TrestIe

Knocked off a trestle bridge, at Sin
gcrly, on Saturday night, by B. & O.
train, George Gale. colorcd, hailing
from Pittsburg, got an arm broken
with other painful injuries. He was
removed TO a hospital in WilmingtOn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22
FILLING A PROFIT
ABLE FIELD

The National Bank OF Chesapeake
City has prospcrcd steadily since its
comparatively recent organization. and
that it covers profitable field is shown
by the scmi-aunual dividend OF : IL
per cent just declared by the Directors
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1906-12-22
Barn And Contents Burned

Fire of unknown origin broke out on
the farm of Mrs. Kate Smith in the
Glasgow section on Sunday and de-
stroycd the barn and its contents