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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-12-21
PRESIDENT ON PANAMA

this honest complaint was typical OF
what occurred when Investigated most
of the other honest complaints made to
me. That is. where the complaints
were not made wantonly or malicious
ly, they almost always proved due to
failulS to appreciate the fact that
and completion Of this titanic work In
to avoid some mistakes in building
giant canal through jungle-covered
mountains and swamps, while at the
same time sanitating tropic cities, and
providing for the feeding and general
care of from 10000 to $4,000 workers.
The complaints brought to me. either
OF insufficient provision in caring Tor
some of the laborerS, or of failure TO
finish the pavements of Colon, or OF
failure to supply water, or OF failure
to build wooden sidewalks for the use
of the laborers in the rainy season,
on investigation proved, almost with
ont execution. tn he due merely to the
utter inability of the commission to do
everything at once.
Unjust Criticism.
Care and forethought have been exer-
cised by the commission, and nothing has
reflected more credit upon them than
their refusal either to go ahead too fast
or to be deferred by the fear of criticism
from not going ahead fast enough. 1t is
curious to note the fact that many of
the most severe critics of the commission
criticise them for precisely opposite rea-
sons, some complaining bitterly that the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-12-21

was lost in the merry splitter and
crack of the fire.
Before the log sat youth and maid
en-, and for little time they sat in
silence reading their future in the red
Goals; and though neither told the
other of their dream, each felt that
their futures were the same.
Suddenly the young man turned to-
wards the girl. 81 bought bit of
mistletoe to-day" he said. do you
know the origin of it's use? Shall
tell you the story?"
Eyes" she answered, her lips scarce
ly moving.
"And you will promise not to inter.
rupt?"
Eyes. yes" was her unsuspicious re-
ply.
He laid green spray with crimson
berries upon her brown curls, and
bending near her, began:
"Baldur, the son of Odin, the old
Morse god, was called the Good be-
cause of his kind and loving nature,
and wherever he went among the gods
or men he was received with the kiss
of peace"
The young man hesitated a moment,
then he caught sight of the green
spray that crowned the fair face of the
girl, and he was emboldened.
Like this" he whispered. He wait
ed a moment, and then seeing the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-12-21
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GRIZZLY blazed the Yule-
log in the square, open fire.
place, and the dark oak
panels Of the little room
caught and threw back
again In softer color the
red light of the flames. The
flames only burned the
brighter, as though deter
mined to Guido the Christ
mas snowstorm without,
and the noise Of the gale
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-12-21
Sends Special Message to Corgr Giving Re-
suits of His Observations in Canal Zone
Replies to Critics and Makes
Recommendations.
Recommendations.

The following is the text Of President
Roosevelt's special message to congress
on the subject of the Panama canal:
To the Senate and House or Representa-
Tn the month of November visited the
Isthmus of Panama, going over the
Canal Zone with considerable care; and
also visited the cities of Panama and
Colon, which are not in the zone or
under the United States flag, but as TO
which the United States government,
certain sanitary purposes. I chose the
month of November for my visit partly
because 1t is the rainest month or the
year, the month in which the work goes
and one of the two months wnlcn tne
medical department of the French Canai
company found most a unheai tn tne mes.
sage the president gives a resume OF ms
programme during the days ne was ON
the isthmus, and then says:
to the amount Of work done by tne
French Canal company under very d ii1-
cult circumstances. Many OF the puliu,
are still in use, though, naturally, the
houses are now getting out or repair anu M
are being used as dwellings only until
other houses can be built, and mucn OF
the work they did in the Culebra cut,
and some of the work they dld IN ot s,
ging has been of direct and real penent.
This country has never o maze o0e 1bi SG It
paid to the French company 1or WoIh
and betterments, including especially the
Panama railroad.
height of the rainy season served TO con-
vince me of the wisdom of congress IN
refusing to adopt either a high-ieVei OF
a sea-level canal. There seems TO De a
universal agreement among all people
competent to judge that the Panaina
route. the one actually chosen, Is Huca
superior to both the Nicaragua anu
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
SIX DIVISIONS TO GO OUT
Lewellyn Gives His Views as to
Transfer of Free Rural De-
livery Headquarters.

superintendent c. E. Llewellyn of the
Omaha division, rural free delivery, was
asked Tuesday morning relative to the
prospective changes in the divisional lines
OF the service and the possibility of the
removal OF the Omaha division to Kansas
City as implied in the special correspond
ence OF The Bee from Washington. Mr..
Llewellyn said:
Il noticed the Washington dispatch in
The Bee stating that the Omaha division
OF rural delivery will be transferred to
Kansas City Mo, on July /, and then placed
under the supervision of the postoffice in
spector I'm charge OF the Kansas City di-
vision. have received no Official notice
that this division will be moved to Kansas
City. In my opinion however the Offices
OF the six division superintendents of rural
delivery, located at indianapolis, st. Louis.
Nashville, Omaha and Washington, will be
discontinued and the supervision of the
service placed under the supervision of the
postoffice inspectors in charge of the
respective divisions. This change Is in the
line OF economy and with view of con-
centrating the investigating forces OF the
department under the supervision Of the
chief postoftice inspector. These changes
are for the good of the service"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
Sporting Brevities

Ii is said that over 100000 worth of
autos were on exhibition at the Chicago
show.
Most of the automobile dealers and many
owners of the city have gone to Chicago to
attend the big show.
Some one has asked what a real base
ball team must be worth when $780, 600 is re-
fused for the Boston Nationals.
Howard and Dolan are fixtures in Bos-
toms outheld, and Manager Tenney is look
ing for a good man for the other position.
Cook, who played with Pueblo last year,
is a graduate from the University of ILL
nois and has been signed by the st. Louis
Browns.
The joint committees of the American
and National leagues will meet February
IA to talk over important matters and to
consider any possible changes In the great
game. r 80 uwc
Danny Shay wants his release from the
Robinsons, as his health will not permit
him to play outside of California. He says
he will retire from the game II his wish
Congalton. the new outfelder of the
Cleveland team. has been tried in fast
company before. Several seasons ago he
was purchased by the Cubs ana lei the
league in hitting in the spring. but as soon
as the pitchers got in shape his average
commenced to shrink.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
SPORTS OF 4 aAY.
EVENTS ON THE RUNNING TRACKS
Graceful Wins Third Race at Oakland,
In n Hard Drive.

IN n nara Drive.
SAN FRANCISCO Feb 6.-There was a
spirited race for the long end of the purse
! between Graceful and Cerro Santo in the
third mn race today only neck separated
the pair AT the wire, and Walsh outrode
Herbert, which won the race r. NJ. Brat
tain made the pace to the paddock, and
was little too long for him and he d dro sppea
into third place Supreme Court, favorite,
IN the fourth, was pounds the best. and
in the place Catalina, away flying. led ali
the way and won. Weather clear; track
First race, three and a half furIongs
Elmdale won, Palemon second. Yankee Jim
third Time: 0:421R.
Sizz second, Lovey Mary third. Time: l:02.
Third race, six furlongs: Graceful won
Gerro santo second f. NJ. Brattain third.
Fourth race one mile and nifty yards {:
Catalina won, supreme Court second, Jack
Fifth race. one mile: Quick Rich won,
Abe Meyer second. Legal Form third.
Sixth race, the Rossington handicap, six
furlongs: Deutschland won. Princess III
tania second, Martinmas third, Time:
Los ANGELES, Feb. s-Results at
First race, four furlongs: Josie S. won,
yaleureuz second, Emily NJ. third. Time:
Second race, futurity course: Huachuaca
won, LADY kisIpSar second FL Bernardo
Third race, six furlongs: Charley won.
Bribery second, Cicelly third Time: 1:l4H
Fourth race, handicap. one mile and an
eighth: Ramus won. Cholk Hedrick second
COED Luck third Time: 1;Ss1H;
Tayenness second. RublnOn third Time:
sixth race. six furlongs: Revolt won.
Hilona second. Ninnasquaw third. Time:
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. s.-Results at
City Park:
First race selling. six and a half furIonRs.
Collie won. Foreigner second, Merry Aero
bat third. Time: l:22.
Second race, selling, I'VE and a half fur
IURss LSa tbTa Zine Tadel s second
Third race, handicap, hve and a half
furlongs: Lady Esther won. Astarta sec
onS Quinn Brady third; Time; l;G U.s.,
won, Bryan second. Debar third. Time;
Fifth race. selling. one mile and seventy
third. Time: 1:45at.
Sixth race. selling. six furlongs: April
Showers won, Braden second. Lochgoil
Seventh race. selling. one mile and a
sixteenth Fonsoluca won. MARLIN second
Amberita third. Time: 2:oe,
Results at the Fair Grounds:
First race. selling, six furlongs; Proteus
won. Grove Center second, Loretta II.
second race. three and half turlongs;
Bemay won, Creole Girl second, Bitter
Miss third Time; o4sss
Ness won. Colonel White second, Platter
third. Time: 1:06A.
Fourth race. selling, one mile and seventy
ond. Whippoorwill third. Time; 1;i7.
Fifth, race. selling. one mile: Joe Lesser
won, Bravery second. Sincerity Belle third
sixth race. one mile: Lady Free Knight
won, Daple Gold second Depends third
Time: las.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
I>ANSsN q, Need OF MARKETS
Harris Fears Distress il Legislation
Does Not Come Soon.

Harris Fears Distress il Legislation
Does Not Come Soon.
Former Ca.ted States Senator W. A.
Harris of Kansas expressed himself Tues
day morning on the trade relations be-
tween this country and continental Europe.
Unless legislative relief is received soon.
Mr. Harries believes, the United States
will be so shut out of European markets
as to make the situation in this country
something to think about.
Our capacity for production is increas-
ing more rapidly than our power for con-
sumption" said the former senator. eve
are gradually being excluded from the
European markets and on March l Ger
many will put into effect duties increased
from so to 200 per cent. Section of the
Dngley BILL giving the president power to
reduce the existing tariffs 20 per cent. SUBJ
ject to ratification by the senate has ex-
pred. What We need now, and that Quickly
is either to have that section revived or
the passage of a maximum and minimum
tariff bill, giving the president the authority
to exercise rates as occasions demand and
without referring the matter to the SEN
ate; that is, allow the president to make
commercial arrangements with European
nations. sa0
was III washington last month and
conferred with Secretary Root, who, with
the president. is in favor of legislation in
this matter and anxious TO make a fair
treaty with Germany. The mass OF the
people is in favor of having prompt relief
In the matter, but congress will not act
Pressure should be brought TO bear at
Washington and the national legislators
aroused. The talk about meeting the raises
Of other countries with retaliation is all
rot: our tariffs are already high enough
In view of the meat and breadstufr indus
tries OF this state Nebraskans should be
vitality interested in this matter"
Mr., Harris Is general representative for
several live stock associations. He has a
breeding farm at Linwood. Leavenworth
county, Kan Last August he represented
the live stock industry OF the central west
at the reciprocal congress held at Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
NOT FOR OFFICE
Does Not Want Governorship-Think
Democrats May Win

You may say for me do not want the
democratic nomination for governor next
year said ex-congressman A. C. shailen-
berger, who is member OF the shorthorn
breeders association. Il am going TO
put in my time at Alma raising cattle. At
present do not think could pick any
man for the nomination. I think w. II.
thompson OF Grand Island. r. ID. suther-
iand OF Nelson and c. ]. Smyth of Omaha
are three OF the probable candidates
Events may develop so that the demo-
erat'e party VIII have an excellent chance
70 WIN Nebraska next fall. II the railway
rate regulation and the reciprocity bills
are passed then this state will be over
whelmingly republican; but II they Should
fan to go through. then there will he an
inevitable split in the party in this state
winch ought to allow the democrats 10
win
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

The Equal Rights club of the Fourth
ward held a large and enthusiastic meeting
last night, at which zeal for the coming
campaign was freely expressed. The chief
business of the meeting was to endorse the
action OF the central body of the Equal
Rights league, which adopted resolutions
endorsing the candidacy of A. II. Hennings
for the mayoralty and William Elbourne
for the city clerkshp.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

tary South Omaha Live Stock exchange;
John O'Kane. Fender; s. $. Hall. Fender:
Robert Guthrie. Superior c. 6. Rosewater.
Omaha; j. J. Bleick. Benson; Henry Davis.
Defiance, Ia; a. l. Bixby. Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
WITH THE nowLERs.

The Black Kats bowied three good games
last night. but the Metz team was Just
and carp tied for the high total with 574.
and the best single game was Brunkcs
~ Tonight there will be special match
between two teams of bank clerks. Score:
METZ BROS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

The Ninth ward division of the Equal
Rights club concurred in the action of the
central body Tuesday night by endorsing
the candidacy OF A. II. Hennings for mayor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
Building Permits.

The city has issued a permit to Joseph
Baier for 5000 brick double dwelling al
Twenty-fourth and Harvey streets, and 10
Raffaele Bonacci for a 81, COO frame dwelling
at 30l9 South Nineteenth street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
Strange Adventure

In auto led TO painful accident. but Buck
lens Arnica salve quickly healed ali
wounds &c; guaranteed For sale by
Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co 81.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
RspOrs from Inspector Mahsmmitt Gets
Soant Consideration.
LETTING OF CONTRACTS STARTS DEBATE
steam Coal and DruR Items Bring
Out O'Brien's EIoquense and
lie wins in Both
Arguments.

An appeal by Inspector OF Weights and
Measures Mahammitt for legislation to pre-
vent grocers and small coal dealers from
Systematically robbing the poor was not
given even the consideration of a respectful
hearing by the city council last night. The
charges were made and new ordinances re-
uuested in the annual report of the inspec-
tor. The document was brief and to the
point, but was not read. Apart from statis-
tics the Inspector said:
] desire to call your attention TO a grow
ing tendency upon tho part of grocers to
use paper bags or sacks as measures in
selling commodities, without having pre-
viously measured or weighed such com
modify in duly inspected and standard
measures and scales the ordinances
clearly contemplate ] also desire to call
your attention to the constantly increasing
selling OF coal in baskets. IL is believed by
the purchaser that he is buying a bushel of
coal, when. as "a matter OF fact, the largest
of these baskets used will not hold over
sixty-five pounds, whereas eighty pounds is
the weight of bushel. These abuses de-
fraud the poor people whose circumstances
force them to make purchases in small
quantities.
| recommend that your honorable body
take such appropriate action as may cor
rect the abuse
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

Gotch OF Iowa threw Charles Kaiser,
George Gray and Con Albright. all of
Rochester. twice each in forty-six minutes
and twelve seconds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
otalS............ $50 S5I
LEMPS' FAI.STAFFS.

The Hugo F. Bill team took three games
last night on Lentz a Williams alleys
from the Stephens & Smiths Patterson
had the high single game with go and
Hindricks the high total of 605. Score:
HUGO + RII,Z
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

The first democratic fling for the munich
pal primaries crept into the city clerk s
office late Monday. 1t came from Charles
w. Young, who would like to be a city
committeeman from the Third district of
the First ward. Two other republican fl
ings were made. They are those of Samuel
McLeon, who cherishes deep designs on the
office OF building inspector. and j. A. Low
gren, who submits his name in the coun-
cilnanic contest In the Eleventh ward
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
Awards of Contracts.

Bids for printing and other city supplies
were awarded to the firms announced with
the exception of the 1000 tons of steam coal
used at the city hall and drugs for the
health department. The arrangements in
these particulars were tripped up and de-
cison deferred a week. All the printing
books, blanks, stationery, chemicals and
apparatus for the laboratories were awarded
to Klopp & Bartlett company. the litho-
graphing bids being rejected 1t had been
arranged to give the drug contract to Myers
& Dillon, but Councilman OBrien blocked
the move
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
IN THE POLITICAL ARENA
Mayor NOores Positively Denis, Alliance
With Brostoh a. His Successor
YELLOW STORIES NOT BASED ON TRUTH
BenninEs Repudistes Report that
Mayor Tried to Exact Promises
of Him ReEsrdins Future
Appointments.

Two positive statements were given out
Tuesday morning that ought to clear up
the republican political atmosphere consid-
erably. Both were made to deny stories
printed in the yellow newspapers. The first
is authorized by Mayor Moores. who states
positively that he has not committed him
self to the mayoraty candidacy of w. j.
Broatch In any way. The second comes
from City Treasurer Hennings. who asserts
with emphasis that Mayor Moores never
sought an understanding with him regard
Ing appointments to city Jobs or any other
concessions for support in the mayoralty
race.
At the mayors home this statement was
given out for the mayor:
The mayor says he was for George West
for mayor, but he has made no statement
regarding his willingness to support w. j.
Broatch or anyone else. Neither has he
made any agreements with Broatch or other
candidates. Statements printed TO the con-
trary are absolutely false. The statement
quoting the mayor as saying he wanted to
get oven with INNINGS and Rosewater II
it was the last act of his life is doubly
false. He never said or intimated anything
of the kind. He is a good friend Of Edward
Rosewater's and will remain so regardless
of any differences of opinion about mayor
atty candidates. Mayor Moores is not per-
sonally hostile or ill-disposed toward Mr..
Hennings, as has been reported"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
Gotch Throws Three Men.

ROCHESTER,. n. Y. Feb. 6-In a handf-
cap wrestling match here taEi2ht frank
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

The information that Mayor Moores felt
keenly the charges that he had attempted
to get promises from Mr.. Hennings to ap-
point certain persons to positions in the
city hall IL elected was conveyed to the city
treasurer. Mr., Hennings said:
AS matter of fairness to Mayor Moores
want to say he never made any requests
OF the character upon me, nor has he tried
in any way to have an understanding re-
garding the appointments He has not
made overtures toward any bargaining of
the kind and has not attempted to dictate
what should do about my candidacy or my
policies after election if l gained the Office"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

pIAMoNps-EdhOlm. 10th and Harvey
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07

Letters facilitating City Treasurer Hen
nings upon his mayoralty candidacy con-
tinue to be received by him from unex-
pected sources. The other day one arrived
from Egbert NJ. Badgerow. former Oma-
han now in the real estate business in
Tacoma. Mr.. Badgerow writes:
Omaha is certainly in need of a good
business administration such as you are
eminently fitted to administer, and l. for
one, while at present a long distance from
home, am pleased to note that affairs are
shaping themselves in the proper direction.
| regret not being in the CITY to perform
my part of the work TO be done. but l shall
watch the progress with interest, wishing
you success in the present move.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
FORECAST or THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer Today In Ne
brRsI<a, Iowa, South Dakota,
Missouri and kansas.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 6.-Forecast
Of the weather for Wednesday and Thurs
day:
For Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South
Dakota and Missouri-Fair and warmer
Wednesday; Thursday, fair
For Wyoming and Montana-Fair
Wednesday and Thursday.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA Feb. 6-Offlcial record of tenn
perature and precipitation, compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years: 'lSo. 1870. IOi lS)S.
Maximum temperature. p 10 4I Y
Minimum temperature. 4 10 :
Precipitation ............ 90 T T
Temper lture and, precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March !,
and comparison with the last two years:
Normal temperature neutrality-suspicious.. 20
Deficiency for the day. >
Total excess since March l, 1905 $780,: ,oS2
Normal precipitation .............. ~ men .
Deficiency for the day............ .G3 inch
'rot1l rainfall since March La 80 inches
Deficiency since March /. 1906. 3H inches
Deficiency for cor period 1905. 80. 4.6i inches
Excess for cor. period l9O4..,,.... lSS inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-07
Renorts from stations at Z ~. NJ.

''T" Indicates trace OF precipitation.
80 Indicates below zero.
l.. A. WELSH, Local Forecaster