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scHMlTZ AYERS INNOCENCE
Declares Charges Of Grating Are
Work Of Political Enemies.

Omaha, Nov. 27.-Cartooned before
the world as the meanest man in it.,
on the basis Of the indictment of the
San Francisco grand jury, which pro-
nounces him and his political coad-
jutor, Abraham Ruef, guilty Of steal
ing thousands of dollars sent to the
earthquake and fire sufferers and per-
petrating a system of graft off the
divekeepers of the stricken city, Eu-
gene +. Schmitz, mayor of San Fran
cisco, towering in his six feet two, at
Union station. proclaimed his inno-
cence and declared that he was the
victim Of political prosecutors.
"It's all politics, politics." exclaimed
the men who was sent from the lead
ership OF a theater orchestra into the
mayors chair Of the metropolis Of the
Pacific coast. 81 am only surprised
in one detail and that Is they have
started in rather early this time. They
usually wait until nearer election
time. AS soon as I reached the other
side and heard of their charges I i'm
mediately turned around and fastened
for home that I might face my &C.
cusers."
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pEsERTloNs ARE INCREASING.
Military Secretary Says Too Great
L%eniency Is Shown Offenders.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Desertion Is
on the increase in the United States
army. The annual report OF the mill.
tary secretary shows that in the year
ended June 80 there were 6,25S deser-
tons, IA per every 100 soldiers in the
army. From 1895 to 1904 the average
of desertion was only 6.1. From 1898
to 1904 the average of desertion wa,
only As per cent.
White soldiers showed a desertion
average of 8.4 per cent, while the ne.
gro soldiers showed an average Of
only 2.3 per cent.
OF the men who deserted in 1906.
S13 have been apprehended and 240
surrendered to the military authori-
ties. The total number of deserters
convicted Of desertion. sentenced to
confinement and d%ishonorably dis
charged vas 62S.
"The number of desertions," says
General Ainsworth, doubtless will be
decreased IL the military authorities
themselves cease to exercise the len
iency with which they have heretofore
treated deserters who have been ap-
pretended end returned to military
control"
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president OF the Tube City railroad,
and William A. Martin, q member Of
the common council, were r~earrested
here following a meeting Of the coun-
ell in connection with the recent
charges that they were trying to de-
fraud the railroad out Of 10000. The
two men we're first arrested last
Wednesday and held first In $4,000
bail, which was later reduced to $10,-
900. The charges were made by G. r.
Richardson, a stakeholder, who
charged grating" in connection with
a number of ordinances nov pending
before the Pittsburg councils. Sensa-
tional charges are made regarding the
Tube City railroad ordinances. which
provide for a proposed railroad line
from McKeesport, with Pittsburg as
the terminal.
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MULTIPLICITY OF RATE BILLS.
Members Of Coming Legislature Have
Numerous Railroad Measures.

Numerous Railroad Measures.
Lincoln, Nov. 26.-Reports brought
in by members-elect of the state ,egis-
lature are to the effect that numerous
bills will be introduced giving power
to the state railway commission to do
business and some apprehension has
been expressed lest the multiplicity Of
bills result in the defeat of the OBJ
ject aimed at by all of them. Those
who have expressed themselves desire
a measure, plain and to the point,
which will leave nc doubt of the in
tent OF its provisions.
During the last session of the legis-
lature Senator George l.. Sheldon, now
governor.elect, introduced a bill Gre
ating a railway commission, to be
composed of the governor, the attor-
ney general and the state treasurer,
and defining the duties of this board.
Because of the great power conferred
upon the commission the railroad lob.
by fought the bill to its death. AS a
basis for a bill to be introduced this
coming session 1t has been suggested
the Sheldon bill is a good one. AT
this time Governor-elect Sheldon
would doubtless suggest some changes
In the details Of the powers given the
commission in his W bill.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
GRAND ISLAND HUNTER KILLED
Henry Habig, Veteran Engineer, Is Ac.
cidentally Shot by Son.in.law.

Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 27.-Henry
Habig vas shot and instantly killed
while hunting along the Platte river.
a gun in the hands of his son-in-law.
Arnold Fehrenkamp. having accident.
ally discharged. Hablg had time
only to say: ARNOLD, you've killed
me-" He %thereupon reeled and fell
before Fehrenkamp, who did not know
that his own gun had been discharged.
could cover the ten steps between
them. The body was Immediately
brought to the city in n hack, Habig,
~Fehrenkamp and Chauncey Hablg.
son of the dead man. having gone
down on n handcar over the st. Joseph
and Grand Island, of which Habig was
a local engineer.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
Death Of Herman kountze.

Omaha, Nov. 22.-Herman Kountze,
aged seventy-three, a pioneer and one
of the wealthiest men of Omaha, died
suddenly at watkins Glen, N. Y,
where he had gone about two months
ago for his health. He had been sick
for nearly two years, but his death
was unexpected, and only his wife
was present at his bedside. Mr..
Kountze was president of the First
National bank, a member of the firm
of Kountze Bros of New York and
Denver, and one of the largest owners
of real estate In Omaha.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
Fall From Wagon Proves Fatal.

Holdrege, Neb., Nov. 26.-An acct.
dent occurred in which Emil John
son, a drayman living at LOOMS. lost
his life. He came to Holdrege for a
load Of lumber and on the way back
his team became scared and started
to run, while he and his cousin.
Charles Johnson. were walking behind
the wagon. Emil climbed to the top
OF the load in order to get hold of the
lines. and in some way fell SO that
the wagon ran over him and crushed
his chest. killing him almost instantly.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
MRS. KAUFMAN ARRAlGNED.
Wife Of Sioux Falls Brewer Denies
Murder Of Aancs PoIreis.

Sioux Falls, s. d., Nov. 27.-A plea
OF not guilty was entered by Mrs.
Emma Kaufman. wife Of the wealthy
brewer, Moses Kaufman, when she
was arraigned before Judge Jones in
the state circuit court on a charge Of
numbering Miss Agnes Polreis, a six
teen-year-old domestic who was in
Mrs. Kaufmann's employ. Notice was
given that arguments would be made
for a continuance to a further term of
court. The proceedings were devoid
Of sensational features.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
PRESIDENT SMITH FINED
Complaint Based on Recent Birth Of
Forty.third Child by Fifth Wife.

Salt Lake. Utah, Nov. 2~4.-Joseph +.
Smith, president of the Mormon
church, appeared in the district court
before Judge Richie and pleaded
guilty to a charge of unlawful cohabi.
tation and a fine of $500 was imposed.
The charge under which the Nor
mon prophet was arrested and fined
was based on the recent birth OF
President Smiths forty-third child,
born to his fifth wife.
Judge Richie imposed the maxi
mum fine, but omitted the Jail sen.
tence of from one day to six months,
which he might have imposed under
the Utah statute.
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Eleventh street. It is expected that
the chewers will join them.
swiTcHMAN USES A KNIFE.
Under Arrest at Alliance for Trying
to XIII Car Repairer.

Alliance, Neb., Nov. 23.--Louis
Montgomery, night switchman in the
Burlington yards here, was arrested
On the charge of attempting to murder
W. J. Durkin. a car repairer. Mont
gomery was drinking and profuse with
abusive language, which resulted in a
quarrel with Durkin. in which Mont
gomery drew a knife, inflictlng a six
inch wound across the abdomen of
Durkin. Prompt medical attention was
given and it is believed no serious re-
suits will occur unless complications
set in.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
CORN PRIZES FOR BOYS.
Secretary Miller Announces Winners
of Recent Contest in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Nov. 23.-Of the nintey.
sever boys who entered the state corn
contest authorized by the state board
of agriculture, fourteen made final
reports.
Secretary Miller has announced Roy
r. Johnson of Burchard winner of the
first prize, $50, for producing $685.
pounds of corr on a single acre.
Henry w. Olderog of Gretna won the
second, $40, with an acreage OF $3.50
pounds.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
REouIslTIoN FOR wINAkUR
Baltimore Man Wanted for kidnapping
at Grand Island.

Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 27.-Sher-
if Dunkel will leave today for Balti-
more to secure possession of a twelve.
year-old boy named Bruner, alleged to
have been kidnapped by a travelling
man named l.. Winakur. The mother
of the boy, acting with the sheriff,
has had Winakur held on a charge OF
kidnapping. and requisition papers for
him were issued. A letter received
from the boy urged the mother to
make haste and rescue him.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
PRESIDENT rs HOME
CHIEF EXECUTIVE RETURNS TO
WASHINGTON.
10 Deeply Impressed With United
States Navy, With Panama and
Porto Rico-Isthmian Canal Will Be
Subject Of Special Message.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Completing
a remarkable trip to Panama, during
which he travelled several thousand
miles by sea and visited not only the
isthmus, but Porto Rico as well, and
voicing his thorough enjoyment of the
entire voyage. President Roosevelt
returned to Washington last night.
The trip up the Potomac on the con-
verted yacht Mayhower, to which he
and his party were transferred from
the Louisiana at Piney point, was
made without special incident. AS the
Mayfower pulled into the dock at the
rear of the office OF the commandment
at the navy yard, Miss Ethel Roose-
welt, the presidents daughter, and
Miss Hagner, Mrs. Roosevelt's secre-
tary, were waiting to greet the party.
Miss Roosevelt Immediately rushed
on board as soon as the gang plank
was laid and affectionately greeted
her father and mother. There was
also at the dock to welcome the presi-
dent Captain Mccoy and Lieutenant
Commander Kay of the marine corps,
the presidents aides, and the COM
mandant and other officials of the
navy yard and the Uruguayan charge
d'affaires. The president landed with
in ten minutes after the arrival Of
the Mayfower. To those who met
them he stated that he had had a
delightful trip and that he vas feeling
fine. The president and Mrs. Roose-
welt Immediately proceeded to the
white house. AS the president alight-
ed from his carriage, he shook hands
with all the attaches and others wait
ing on the portico.
Speaking of his trip, the president
said: 1--WE had a very pleasant, very
enjoyable time, and I am deeply i'm
pressed with the United States navy,
with Panama and with Porto Rico"
The Panama canal, it was stated by
the president, will be a subject of a
special message and consequently
on that subject the president will say
nothing at this time.
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MAKES PLEA IN VAIN
MISSOURI BANDIT TRIES TO EFF.
Feet A COMPROMISE.
Prosecuting Attorney Refuses Any
concession-Prisoner Says Brother
Robbed Golden state Limited-TeIIs
OF His Movements Prior to Holdup.

Of His Movements Prior to Holdup.
Marshall, Mo-, Nov. 27.-The bandit
who held up the Chicago and Alton
train between Glasgow and Slater,
and Immediately opened negotiations
with the prosecuting attorney offering
to make a full confession If the charge
against him was made burglary. In
Missouri the extreme penalty for
train robbery is death, the minimum
ten years Imprisonment. The prose-
cutor refused any concession, and the
bandit then volunteered a statement.
as follows:
my name is Claude Randall; my age
twenty years and nine months. l
zane from st. Louis to Mexico, Mo-,
on the Wabash, and from Mexico to
Slater on the Chicago and Alton rail-
roed. My brother was the one who
robbed the Golden State limited, and
he told me that the Golden State linn
tied did not stop between Slater and
Mexico, and for that reason I came
W oiutNI W 6Ct Ou Nv VAIN L bot III
the smoking car and went through 1t
and robbed two or three other cars.
l did not take any money from work
ingmen or ladies', as / only wanted to
take money from those that had made
1t easy and could afford It. One man
on the train, when he heard me tell
another passenger that I did not want
any of his money because he was a
laborer, said he was a laborer also. I
did not believe him, and asked him to
show me his hands. Upon looking ut
them | found them as soft as a wom-
ans. I then made him dig up, TAX
ing from him his $45 watch, which I
told him I would send to the st. Louis
Republic, where he could get It, as
only wanted II to keep time
by until | got to my destination. When
the train reached Glasgow I got off on
the platform, and as the train started
to move I mounted it again and com
menced to go through the passengers
In a sleeping car, where I allowed the
conductor 10 get too close to me, and
he grabbed my pistol and my throat.
He thea wrenched the pistol from me,
and I broke and ran to the back of the
train. Many OF the passengers and
all of the train crew rushed upon me
while the train was in motion. struck
me upon the head with the pistol and
tried TO throw me overheard while the
train was running thirty miles an
hour. The train 500 stopped, and
was captured. was born e "a Grant
City, Mo. / got about $500 and
about eight or ten watches from the
passengers on the train. did not
want this jewelry, but they forced me
To take It,"
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BAN ON TOBACCO USERS.
Chancellor Andrews Orders Expulsion
Of Students Who Chew.

Lincoln. Nov. 27.-The chewing of
tobacco must cease at the State uni
versity. Dean Pond of the law school
posted a letter from Chancellor An
drews ordering the expulsion OF stu
dents who chew. Dean Pound an.
nounced that the rule would be rigidly
enforced.
More than a year ago smoking was
tabooed on the campus. Now the
smokers adjourn to a place south OF
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Explosion In Wilburton Mine.

Wilburton, /. r., Nov. 27.-With a
record of nineteen horrible deaths
during the past year, the Deganen &
Mcconnell coal mine No. 10, at Will
burton, blew up with frightful force.
Six men in the shaft miraculously es-
capped. The mine had been on fire sew
eral days. It cannot be determined
whether any lives were lost.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
DEAD BEFORE REACHING WATER
Such Is Opinion Of Doctors on Stand In
Gillette Murder Case.

Herkimer, N. Y, Nov. 1.-TWO
physicians, who were present at the
autopsy held on Grace Browns body,
der trial and testified hat the girl
received blows before entering the
water that were sufficient to cause
death and which. in their opinion, did
death in this case.
These physicians, DR.. a. o. Douglas
Falls, but not relatives, declared I'M
der oath that Grace Brown was not
drowned. II was their opinion that
she died from blows which killed or
rendered her unconscious before her
body was dropped into Big Moose
lake. They declared that there was
not enough water in the lungs of the
body to warrant a theory OF drowning.
Former Senator Mills, Gillette's senior
counsel conducted, the c~ross-eXamina,
tion. He spent several hours in an
effort to shake the testimony Of these
witnesses, and while he succeeded in
confusing DR.. A. o. Douglas some
what, neither of the physicians with
drew their opinion that Grace Brown
was killed or rendered unconscious
before she was immersed In the
waters OF Big Moose lake.
The theory advanced by the defense
was that the blows could have been
administered after death and the line
of questioning indicated a contention
that the girl in drowning rose to the
surface Of the water three times, and
each time struck We overturned skin
and received the injuries in question
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
NEWS OF NEBRASKA.
Nebraska Bar Association Elects.

Omaha. Nov. 24.-The Nebraska Bar
association elected the following off,
GERS: President, T. j. Mahoney, Oma-
ha; vice presidents. G. c. Flansburg.
Lincoln; w. v. Allen. Madison. and c.
l.. Richards. Hebron; secretary. Ros-
coe Pound. Lincoln; treasurer. A. G..
Ellick, Omaha; member of executive
council, s. p. Davidson. Tecumseh.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
Murderer Escapes From Mine.

Linton, Ind, Nov. 27.-A search of
Tower Hill mine disclosed the fact
that Louis Shulley, who shot and ia.
tally wounded w. A. Watson. had gone
through a passage into a connecting
mine with the Midland mine and had
then escaped through a manhole.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
Canada Abrosates postal Convention

Washington, Nov. PAS the re-
suit of friction over publishers priv
ileges in the two countries, the Cana
dian government has notified this gov
eminent that the postal convention
between the two countries will be
a~brogated on May z next.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
TRY TO ROB KANSAS CITY HOTEL
Holdup Men Kill Proprietor and Shoot
Janitor of Kentucky House.

JdnItor OF KehtuCKy Ffouse.
Kansas City, Nov. 26.-ln an at
tempt to hold up and rob ]. Frank
Emery. proprietor of the Kentucky
house, a second rate hotel in Kansas
City, Kan, Emery was shot and killed
and Lee Simon. a negro porter, was
shot in the shoulder and slightly
wounded. Charles Rumble, an iron
molder from Independence, Mo-, one
of the would-be robbers, was shot in
the cheek by officers who pursued him
and Sam Hutton, a negro, down Min
nesota avenue, the principal street in
the city. Rumble's wound Is not seri
GUS. Both Rumble and Hutton wer'
arrested.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
Mo Favor for Patrick.

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 27.-"The state.
ment that I have promised or init.
mated to anybody that will commute
the sentence of Albert T. Patrick Is
absolutely and unqualiiedly false"
said Governor Higgins.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
Cholera Virus Kills Ten.

Manila, Nov. 27.-As a result of ex.
periments with cholera virus at Bilibid
prison, ten prisoners out Of twenty.
four who were inoculated have died.
The Red Cloud chief., 1906-11-30
$4,000 GRAFT AT PITTsBuRe

Sensational Charges in Connection
With Railway Ordinances.
Pittsburg, Nov. &C. s. Cameron,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-05
T0TIEMVILLE.


Mr.. and Mrs. Fred RonaIdcr enteH
tanned a few friends at their homf
in Kreischerville, Sunday, in honf
of the twcnty-fifth anniversary
their marriage. The afternoon q
evening was spent nj music and sin
ing and a most exceptionally enid
able time was had by all present.
excellent supper was served and u
an early hour the guests departed for
their homes.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Hoehl, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Ronalder, MI. and Mrs. VIII
liam Cutting, Mr.. and Mrs. August
Hedicks, Mr.. and Mrs. Hemhauser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, MIR, and Mrs.
Schafer; Misses Lena and Mary List,
MAY Olsen, Emma Merklin, Lizzie
Ronalder, Amelia Bittine and Annie
Ronalder; Messrs. George Merklin.
Otto Haeder, Edward Buster Philip
Elperd, Edward Steackman, Frank
and George Fifer, Jacob Ellis, Frank
Funker, Fred Merklin, William Bit
tine, August Blair and Fred n
in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-05
THE M FLAG.

Mrs. Stephen d. Stephens, chair
man of the woman's committee of the
Richmond County Interborough Fair,
has received from st. Paul the neces-
sary information for the drill and
instruction of the children who are
to form the human flag. on ch~ildren's
day at the fair. The flag is composed
of 276 children wearing red, white
and blue hats and caps and drilled so
as to march in perfect formation as
a direct representation. of the stars
and stripes. Mrs. Stephens saw one
of the flags at st. Paul while attend
ing the Federation of Women's Clubs
in that city. She is working in con-
junction with superintendent Bard-
we'll, of the borough schools, ito have
such a flag on children's day. Par
ents who are willing that their chill
dren should take part, will please
send their names to Mrs. Stephens in
New Brighton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-05

THE DAY
Another Fourth Of July Passed Into
History-No Accidents.

Another Fourth Of July Passed Into
History-No Accidents.
Independence Day was patriotieal-
ly sepnt here yesterday by both old
and young. Flags were flying from
all public buildings, business places
and residences throughout the town.
The noise of the fire cracker and pis-
tol was heard from early morn until
late at night. The small boy was up
bright and early-to aid in celebrating
the day in a most fitting manner and
most every citizen did their part in
the evening as displays of fireworks
were eel in all parts of the town.
Many paper balloons we're visible as
they floated high in the air.
The day was an enjoyable n and
up to a late hour no fires had oc-
Cured and no accidents reported.
Several ball games were the feat
ures of the day and the Ladies Aid
Society, of st. Paul's M. e. church,
celebrated by holding a chicken pat
tie supper from A until 7 o'clock in
the evening. A number of people at
tended and enjoyed themselves
greatly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-05

a GREAT EVENT.

After all of the heavy showers and
the anxiety of those interested-and
who was not Interested in the Fourth
of July celebration?-the day proved
a very pleasant one and the entire
program was carried out to the sur
prise and satisfaction of everybody.
The houses and places of business
were very prettily decorated with red,
white and blue and the parade wac .
grand one and a spectacle mo- gAN1
to be forgotten. The Red Men wee
a special feature of the parade, which
gave il a glow and color that charm
ed one. They looked like real, live
Indians direct from the wilds of the
Red man and they they acted the
character to the life, some of them
making lots of sport as they started
for some of their friends when they
spied them on the sidewalks. From
the beginning to the end of the par
ade, which was a long one, the socle-
ties. etc, held the peoples admiring
gaze. The fire Iaddies looked fine in
their new suits. Sterling Castle.
knights of Golden Eagle, was well
represented. The Locomotive Broth
erhood with a locomotive ahead of
them made a very interesting sight.
The young lads in white looked very
nive and st. Mary's boys also. Mr..
and Mrs. Fenton, in their automobile
which was decorated with small
flags, were in the a of the parade,
The other G. A. r. men and mayor
and other officials being in front in
carriages.
In the evening a large crowd as
sembled at S~tevensdale to e The
fireworks. Orangeade and souvenirs
were sold by being passed around
anon the crowd. Altogether it was
a glorious Fourth and little South
Amboy did herself proud and it was
remarked that it ought to be done
every year. 1t would help boom the
town and give the people something
to talk about for many days. An ac-
count of the celebration in detail Will
be found on page 1 today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-05
METUCHEN.
4TH OF U DANCE.


Tho Fourth of July dance at the
! club house Tuesday evening was, as
usual, a popular and successful af-
fair, and attended by over a hundred
club members and their friends. The
club house was artistically decorated
and never looked moro attractive,
the scheme being the national flag
and asparagus tops in all their lacy
llufIiness. The table set in the card
room was decorated In the same
manner, the red candleshades carry
ing out the color, and was presided
over by Mesdames Wilson and Veen.
Professor Taylor furnished the mus
ic and Mrs. Sam Clark was hostess.
Among those present we noticed
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. TAFT, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Patti
son, MIR. and Mrs. e. Rowland, Mr..
and Mrs. II. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. TAFT, Mr.. and Mrs. Hodgson, Mr..
and Mrs. Il. Veen, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. S. Clark, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Strong, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Pric-
kett, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Greasen, Mr..
and Mrs. Watkins, Mr.. and Mfs. f.
Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Edgar, Or.
and Mrs. Bills and Mr.. and Mrs.
Vanderpool; the Misses Ayers, Clark
son. Linsley, hurry, Robins. Lewis,
Moss. Harrington, Crowell, Thomas,
Riddle, Burroughs. Hall, Antisdel,
Pltncy, Hart, Tcmpelton, Edgar;
Messrs. Moss, Weeks, Hahn. Barr,
Browning Ayers, Pitney, Jack, VIII
son. Patterson, Clark, Burroughs,
Nook, Harrington and Peck.