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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
CLEVELAND TO FRISCO, z HOURS
Tom Johnson lnvents Motor for Travel
at Lightning Speed

Cleveland, Mayor Tom John
son hopes to give to the world sys-
tenn of rapid transit that will revolu-
tionize all present means of travel and
make possible flight by rail from
Cleveland to San Francisco in seven
hours. Mayor Johnson has invented
motor and is still working on his
plans.
The car is built to run on an over
head track. At the highest rate of
speed of which the motor is capable
the wheels would fly to pieces.
Hence she take their place. Powerful
magnets take up the weight of the
car and minimize the friction of the
shoes on the rails.
From Cleveland to Chicago, dis
lance of 342 miles, the trip that now
tages eight hours and more would
be made in fifty three minutes. Stops
at stations would have to be auto
matte.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
The Nebraska Independent

indignant when Germany and every
other nation on the face of the globe
sent valuable presents to his daughter
when she married Representative
LongWorth, says General Miller.
That was all right, maybe, because
the presents were coming into the
family. They were accepted with
thanks.
But when Germany offers assist
ance to the suffering people of Cali
fornia the president stands on his
dignity and says we can take care
OF the sufferers ourselves Maybe we
can, but / can't see the logic of it."
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
PRESIDENT Is CRITICISED
Wedding Gifts From Foreign Nations
But Refuses Aid for Disaster

Franklin, Pa.--Major Gen. Charles
Miller of this city, erstwhile head of
the National Guard of Pennsylvania.
millionaire manufacturer and brother
in-laW OF Congressman Joseph Sibley.
is indignant because President Roose
welt refused the proffered assistance of
Germany in caring for the destitute
OF San Francisco. General Miller
thinks the calamity is such an enor-
nous one that the people of the
United States should gladly receive
assistance from every quarter that it
is offered.
President Roosevelt did not become
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
TO ACT FOR THE RED CROSS
Mrs. A. M. Curtis Sent West by Sec
rotary of War;

Mrs. A. M. Curtis, a representative
of the Red Cross society, passed
through Kansas City yesterday on her
way from Washington to San Fran
cisco, to report for duty to DR.. Edward
T. Devine, of the Red Cross society at
San francisco. Mrs. Curtis is I'M
der orders from w. H. Taft, secretary
OF war, her duties to be the taking
care ct Il personal packages directed
in care of the relief organization in
San Francisco. She will also see that
San Jose, Santa Rosa and other
smaller towns are given relief.
Mrs. Curtis was selected for this
work partly because of her familiar
ity with the city of San Francisco,
as well as for efficient work she has
rendered during her service with the
Red Cross. She has been in the serv-
ice for number of years, serving
IN Cuba during the Spanish-Americarl
war, and at one time in Mexico.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
governor BOYD DEAD
Passed Away Monday, April 3o.-An
Eventful Life That Made History
In Omaha and Nebraska

James E. Boyd, former governor O.
Nebraska, died ali $50 Monday after
noon at his home at Nineteenth and
Davenport street, Omaha, after LONG
illness.
His wife, his daughters, Mrs. Bier
bower and Mrs d. O. Clark; his son
James E. Boyd; sister, Mrs. C. T.
Taylor, and Mr.. d. O. Clark were be-
side him at the end.
Former Governor Boyd had been
unconscious since Sunday afternoon.
In the morning he made gesture
with his hand, to signify that he did
not wish any more nourishment, say
ing, Il am dying and | know it."
Half Century as Builder.
James E. Boyd lived life that
made history for Nebraska the state
in which he spent practically half
century of it. AS fighter in public
life-his record as legislator, council
man, mayor, governor, water commits
sioner-all stands out in bold relief.
The only man the supreme court of
the United States ever declared by
its decree to be citizen of the
United States, his name occupies a
prominent place in the constitutional
law OF the country AS a capitalist
and investor, his buildings remain
as the substantial testimonials of his
success. AS man of strong friend
hips, and of equally strong hatreds-
the latter forgiven in their own good
leaves the memory OF per-
sonality that will be borne until the
present generation shall have passed
away
A native of Ireland born in the
County Tyrone, September 8, 1884, he
came to America as boy with his
father, settling in Belmont county,
Ohio, in June, 1874 After the age of
Ii years he had never attended school
a day. Yet he was educated to high
degree-not the rough and ready ed
ucation- of most self-made men--but
with thoroughness and polish that
made him at ease everywhere. He
settled in Omaha in 1855
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03

in favor of the rate regulation because
of their fear of the wrath of the PEG
pie, but who are at heart anxious to
so amend the bill that it will enable
the railroad to use the courts to de.
feat the objects sought.
There are about seventy amend
ments to be acted upon and each SEN
ator having the right to speak fifteen
minutes upon each of these amend
ments it is difficult to forecast the
date when the bill will be finally voted
upon, but judging from other contests
the final vote ought to be reached
before the end Of next week.
The senate finance committee. of
which Senator Aldrfch is the head,
had fully determined to allow the free
alcohol bill to lay over and not be
acted upon at this session. But the
country is very much excited over the
measure and Senator Aldrich and his
colleagues on the finance committee
are being deluged with letters from
all sections of the United States pro-
testing against delay in passing this
measure. The Standard Oil influence
is exerting themselves to the utmost
against the bill because it's passage
Will cause them loss of business that
at an early date will run into hundreds
OF millions annually. The fact that
dic0ilui can be made from almost any
Old thing, and that It is superior to
Kerosene or gasoline for furnishing
light, heat or power, and can be pro-
duced more cheaply, makes it a mat
ter OF highest concern to the people
that they should have the privilege of
utilizing the various forms of waste
to provide cheap light, fuel and pow
er, all Of which, of course, would 60
TO deprive the Standard Oil company
OF their monopoly.
1t is confidently believed that the
pressure in favor of free alcohol is
becoming SO great that President
roosevelt will be forced to lend a
hand in behalf of the passage of the
bill. It is understood that he is civ
ing this matter serious attention. and
is considering the matter of sending
a special message to congress urging
the passage OF the free alcohol bill
soon as the rate bill is disposed OF.
Il
The house of representatives is |
making fight to retain the free seed
distribution, and by an overwhelming
majority voted TO retain the appro-
priation for that purpose on the agri-
cultural appropriation BILL
The city of Washington is wrought
to very high degree of Indignation
against President Roosevelt because
OF his forcing Barnes upon them as
postmaster. The language with which
Inc conservative and respectable |
citizens expressed their opinion of |
this matter would not look well in
print. There are many things about
the Barnes episode that are unfortu.
nate. and the attitude of the admin
lstration in this matter is censured
generally by the most conservative
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
UNITED STATES IN THE LEAD
Exported More Commodities in 1905
Than Ony Other Nation.

Washington, D. C.-The United
States exported more goods in 1905
than any other nation in the world.
according to statistics tabulated by
the British board of trade. The total
exports OF this country amounted to
$l,62l,0G0. In imports Great Britain
ranks first and the United States sec
Ond.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
More Pneumatic Tubes

Washington, d. C.-The senate post
office committee today increased the
appropriation for extension of pneu-
matte tube service from $1,161 ,265 to
$1,250,O00 in order to include Balti-
more and San Francisco.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
FOURTEEN KILLED
Earthquake Caused Landslide !,
Iona Preta

Santa Cruz, Cal.-The ray of the
earthquake fourteen men were killed
at Iona Preta, ten miles from here
by the crushing of sawmill by a
landslide. There were fifteen men in
the mill and only one escaped. He
brought the news of the catastrophe
70 this city. The court house in Santa
Cruz is in such a state of danger
that it will probably have to be razed
with dynamite. The county officials
refuse to enter it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09

dv,a. IN. citizenship Of tho state can they Will
do than any other influence 10 PaSduce INC
people We therefore, direct our appeal 70 you.
and 70 others OF like position OF influence wiener d
for the same or a smaller constituency, TO lena
the weight OF your influence and example in bring,
ing about such a betterment OF conditions as shaii
be permanent. -,
The American people are heartily tired OK conai
lions that give the dollar a constantly growing
weight in the determination Of political contests
md believe ihat public sentiment VII! sustain
the EFFORTS which this association intends 20 make
10 enforce the laws upon this subject our earnest
home however is that by the determination or
me political representatives OF all the people 70
abide by newly enacted statutes tAe evils
aimed al may be utterly blOtted out
/ have the honor TO be- YOURS very tTTalyg
SETH LOW Chairman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
PREDICTIONS FULFILLED.

With the practical exhaustion of the Russian
seal herds by the Japanese poachers last year, 1t
was expected by American officials that the
japanese vessels engaged in that industry would
turn to the protected herds in American waters
and it was freely predicted by Special Agent
Lembkey in Washington last winter that
trouble would ensue. Many officials favored the
proposition to kill all the seals. as a humane
measure, rather than let them suffer extermina-
ton by pelagc robbers. The gravity oe the
condition OF the American herd set -. sc
Congress by Secretary Metcalf in his last report
as follows:
The decrease in seal life on the Pribyloff ISL
ands is directly attributable to pelagic sealing.
and a strong effort should be made TO secure in
ternational regulations that will stop i. The
special fatality Involved in this practice consists
in the killing of mother seals at sea. Those
killed in Boring Sea, in addition to being preg-
nant have also nursing pup on shore. which,
on the death Of it's mother dies from starvation.
In addition 70 this. 30 per cent OF all seals killed
at sea sink and are not recoverable. For these
reasons the skin of every mother seal secured by
the pelagic sealers represents the destruction OF
at least four lives from the herd.
Due largely to this wanton destruction Of seal
life the herd on the Pribyloff Islands has been
reduced from approximately 100000 animals in
1885 TO about 100000 in 1905. The govern
ment's financial interest in this matter lies in
the fact that each sealskin taken on these
islands produces a revenue OF SO 22h. The
ravages of the pelagic sealers have reduced the
1865 during the present season.
While the reports for the present year are
incomp tie and will doubtless be augmented by
later returns, they nevertheless sufficient TO
give an a. prOximate idea Of the extent Of the
operations OF the pelagic sealers. These incom-
plete returns show that during the season OF
1905 the British Columbian sealing fleet took
2,179 seals from the Pribyloff herd on the north
vest coast. and 1854 in Boring Sea. The
coast catch from the same herd by British
Columbian Indians amounted to 792.
A vessel under Mexican registry, called the
Acapulco, spent the summer in taking seals from
.waters in close proximity to the PribyIofr
Islands. 1t is reported that the master and
owners Of this craft are citizens of the United
States.
With the exception Of one vessel. which took
S99 seals on the northwest coast Of America.
the Japanese appear TO have confined their
operations in 1905 to the Russian Commander
herd. A Japanese fleet consisting Of thirty YES.
sells took II OO7 seals and 172 sea otter. The
Canadian fleet took 1872 seals from the same
| herd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
MONEY RAISER FOR BRYAN MEETING.
Professional Employed to Get Funds Which
Do Not Come in Sufficient Quantity.

Not satisfied With the way in which dollar sub
scriptions have been coming in Colonel Alexander
Troup treasurer of the committee in charge OF the
arrangements for the reception to William Jennings
Bryan, has engaged a professional money raiser.
He is John c. Collins. of New Haven, who at one
time worked with the late Dwight L. Moody. the
evangelist, and has had great success in raising
funds for benevolent and educational purposes in
various PARTS OF the country. It is estimated that
the expenses OF the reception will reach $4,000
$4,000.
r. NJ Johnson National Committeeman from
Texas has written saying that he is coming 20 the
reception with n delegation OF twenty
The Bryan press agent yesterday gave out this
interesting bit Of news:
Several of the sightseeing automobile parties
yesterday cheered as they passed the National
Democratic Club. and Yesterday afternoon one of
the ''rubberneckers' gave cheers for Bryan in
passing the committee headquarters at the Vic
TOria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
WOULD STOP CORRUPT PRACTICES.
Association Sends Out Letter of Appeal ia
Leaders of Political Parties

The following letter has been to the leaders
of both political parties in different parts OF this
state by the Association to Prevent Corrupt Prac-
tees at Elections:
Dear Sir: You are no doubt aware that the fol-
lowing laws bearing upon the conduct Of elections
were enacted by the last Legislature:
Chapter at5 amends the Election law as 20 de-
fine more carefully permissible expenditures. and
forbds contributions for election purposes by can
didates for the judiciary. while permitting such
candidates TO pay their own expenses.
porations.
Chapter 502 greatly enlarges the requirements for
publicity. election expenses part Of both
candidates and political committees, and provides
a procedure by which the accuracy and sufficiencv
of such statements be tested before the courts
The passage OF such simple and easily under
stood acts and their universal approval by the
press and at public meetings bear testimony to
the public desire 10 stop the excessive use OF
money in connection with elections and 70 deprive
has sometimes exercised in determining results
The Association TO Prevent Corrupt Practices az
Elections has been organized TO work persistentIv
TO this same end. and IL is purpose 20 do
everything In our power 70 that these laws
and all others bearing upon the same subject ave
cbeyed and that they receive strict and impartial
enforcement
our association believes. however, that the no.
Mtical committees Of the organized parties which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
STILL FIGHTING IN THE CAUCASUS.
Armenians Attack Tartars-Russians Re-
pulse Kurds.

Tiflis, Aug. S.-Reports received here from
General Goloschakoff, at shusha say that in
spite Of the pledges of the beligerent races 10
observe a truce. Armenians have set the torch
10 several Tartar houses and killed a number OF
Mussulmans who came to the assistance OF the
Tartars. renewal of the fighting in the region
along the Turkish frontier is imminent. Nomad
Kurds have attacked the village OF LysagorslS
which was occupied by a detachment OF the
Russian frontier guard. This attack was re-
pulsed was another by Armenians on the
Tartar village of Nanebliklu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09

New London. Conn. Aug. S-The Tern S. -
Rebecca W. Huddel. from 81. John. n b. ~ =
York. was in collision with the steamer -
Taunton az 1:S0 this mOrning while on ss!-
the fog. it is said. being responsible for the az,
dent The schooner lost all her headgear' ser
feet OF the bow being torn away. The stsAa's' -
going slowly az the time and soon came % - -
After it was seen that the schooner was Eoe - -
aged below the water line the City OF 1anI,'- - -
her in tow. bringing her into this poFt W. i,
will be laid UP for repairs The danase =
steamer was slight The City OF Iauaso- -
freight steamer plying between Fan 49, -
New York. After towing the schooner 70 - -
Dor the steamer kept toward New &o4-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
ALLEGED HaRTJg coNssIRAToHs HE-a

Pittsburg. Aug. Augustus HaFsie and his -. =.
John l. VelshOns. who. with CLIFFORD A-'s =
Negro cOachman. are charged with SonsS
In connection with the Hartje divorce =.
appeared before Alderman F. n KiHs -
for hearing. and waving all procedure -
nished by Edward c. Hartje. a brother o. -
the defendants Their arraignment had been y :,
pOned several times owing 20 the disnell.a - "A.
the commonwealth 20 go into the matter go
divorce case was finished. IA
Several hours after Hartje and Weisu.--r. =
left the 0lderman'S Office HOOe was oIv-Ss -
from the Jail He was guarded by a deputy ~
it, county detective and several pOlicSu-ss, &.
party was accompanied by Assistant Dls-LI-,..i I.
tOFney RObb. HOOe. like the others. NSsiss,--as
hearing, and was held for court under Sas'' 49,
which was furnished by Edward Hartje
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
TWO LINEMEN sHoCKED-oNE KILLED
Live Wires in Brooklyn Bring Death to
Worker in Manhole.

TWO lnemen were shocked, one being in
stanty killed last night, in different parts of Rroo
lyn but almost at the hour. by falling aeatpst
i've wires Kenneth Moody, twenty-five years old
a iineman for the New York and New Jersey Telo.
phone Company. was repairing on tho elevated sta
ton at Utica avenue and Fulton street aboiif a
o'clock lie slipped and fell against an exposed wire
Of the Edison company de was unconscious when
picked ~. ana was taken 70 tho Brooklyn Hospital
Thomas Gould. OF No 342 East 45th street Man
haitian, was in manhoic at Flushing avenue and
JSgael Place about the same time, when he came
il contact with broken edges Of live wires aud was
KILLED Instantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09

Moscow, Aug. s-The strike here is virtually
ended Most of the factories have resumed
work The Project of Police has ordered the
proprietors Of factories TO refuse to pay the
strikers for lost time.
The police have captured a store Of Mauser
rifles and automatic pistols and a number Of
revolutionary procamations and posters issued
by the fighting legion. Several members Of a
new revolutionary committee also were captured
and thrty-six persons have been expelled from
the CITY,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
Y. M. c. A. FOR SUNDAY SPORTS.
Officers Who Oppose Sabbath Playing Rssiss
Miss Gould Established Organization
IBy telegraph 10 The Tribune.


Peru. Ind. Aug. S.-President Hughes. Secrsia'l
Geer and 1Ir. Bowman. director OF physical el.i-'s
OF the Railroad Mems Young Mems Christian Ass-
citation OF this city. have resigned and t IS urc'
stood thar the reason for their action Ia me & =
ment among the members in favor OF o---4'
sports.
The organization was established by Miss Eals1
Gould, who recently presented it with hozaLg. =
is said that the members believe the assoe'-I-
will be more prosperous II innocent s2oE's ar =.
dulged in on Sunday. and II is assumed fas -s'
officers will favor this policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09

Uzovka. Aug. Son receipt OF the news that
the strike had been called off about half the
mines in this vicinity resumed work.
Another collision between strikers and troops
occurred to-day at the Alexieffskain mine in the
suburbs of Bogodugovsky. following the out
break of fighting between two factions of work.
men. Two men We're killed and many were
wounded. number of leading agitators were
arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
PRENTICE OUT AGAINST VAN coTT

Assemblyman Ezra p, Prentice has consented 20
run for the Republican leadership OF the 25th
Assembly District the candidate % the Parsons
faction. He is running against Richard Van COtt
the leader OF the old 5th District. large part OF
which Is in the new district Among these who
have Endorsed the candidacy Of Prentice are Nelson
II. Henry. a. Parker %oviu. ARENAS Ward. jF
McDougal Hawkes.. James II. Hickey and William
r Billings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
FORMER APPOINTMENT CLERK DEAD

Albany. Aug. S.-ThoElas NewcOmb. for over twenty
years appointment clerk in the Office OF the Cover
nor died to-day. In early life he was prominent in
newspaper circles IN San Francisco shaving been
city editor of THE Chronicle" and 1.-THE Call" He
appointed clerk In the executive department in
1850 by Governor Cornell and served until 1894
when he was transferred 20 the Office OF the Aju-
tant General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
THE AMERICAN PERIL"
Russian Newspaper Discovers Another Cause
of Alarm.

St. Petersburg, Aug. s-The ''Novoe Vremya"
pretends 10 see in the International American
Conference now being held at Rio Janeiro a
scheme of the United States to establish q
hegemony in America. raises the cry of '"rhe
American Peril" and predicts that the thine is
not distant when tho Slav, the German and the
Latin races of Europe will be compelled 20 unite
for self-protection against the combination Of
Greater America Greater Britain and Greater
.TaDan"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
BOMB THROWN INTO CROWD.
Explosion at sOsnOwice Railway Station
Many Casualties.

sosnowice Aug. S-A bomb thrown to-
day into crowded waiting room at the railway
station. One man was killed. and many were
wounded. \ panic followed resulting In injury
to many other persons. Women tainted and chill
dren were trampled upon The thrower of the
bomb escaped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
NEGRO coNvICIs ESCAPE ON ENGINE
Reverse Lever and Send IL Baok-Switcaei
Against Freight Cars.

valdosta. Ga. Aug ga dispatch S-or- NJ
town, Ga, says that two negro co1victss Bob Han
dersou serving a life sentence and Pete WI
Jams. serving twenty year term, escaped from 70
convict camp here to-day by boarding a loccn1-
tive and running IL down the track about f9-'
miles. where they abandoned the engine
They reversed the engine. sending g hack .
Midtown at the gate OF forty miles an hour y.
was stopped by opening switch and sending 7:
against a row OF empty freight cars On a s.ds-
track.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-08-09
OPPOSITION TO CUMMINS.
Iowa Stand Patters" Say Governor Is on
Protection Platform, Shouting Free Trade
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

Sioux City. Iowa. Aug. Sin conspicuous place
in Mr. Perkns's paper tonight is published long
letter from J. w Alfree, of Newton, Iowa. whose
pen supplied much of the stand pat campaign
material before the state convention. in which he
bolts the Cummins ticket He declares that the
platform speaks of protection while the nominee
shouts free trade. The five leading stand pat''
newspapers OF the state have made II plain ALREADY
by sarcastic references to Cummins and failure 10
urge his election that they will not help 10 Obtain
his reelection.