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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
LAND FENcERS PLEAD GUILTY
North Dakota Men who Appropriated
TO,ONO- Acres of Fsublic Domain
Explain Act to Court.

FARGO, n. D., July Pa. o. Huide-
koper and F. G. Huidekoper of Pittsburg
and w. G. Clark of this state changed
their pleas of not guilty to guilty in the
United States court today.
They we're indicted one year ago on the
charge of fencing government lands. They
were former owners Of the Little Missouri
Horse company in the western part OF the
state and in addition to their 10000 acres
of land fenced in 10000 acres Of government
land. Their attorney this afternoon ex-
planned to the court that the fencing law
was generally regarded as a dead letter
and the defendants Immediately took down
the fence when ordered to do so by gov
crnment officials
visement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
ROCKEFELLER WILL APPEAR
OIL King Gives Bond TO Answer Con-
spiracy Charge at FindIRy,
Ohio, September 4.

FINDLAY, o., July a-Attorney James
O. Troup Of Bowling Green, on behalf of
John ID. Rockefeller today formally waived
service of the warrant and entered his ap-
pearance in court and at the same time
gave bond in the sum of $1,000 for Mr.
Rockefeller's appearance Tuesday, Septem-
ber 4. The bond is signed for John ID.
Rockefeller. by James o. Troup, his at
torney and George p. Jones OF Findlay.
At the same time that the bond was given
a motion to auash the information charging
Rockefeller with conspiracy was also filed.
The allegations are:
First, that a prosecution will not lie under
an information and only under an indlct-
ment.
Second, that the affidavit OF Aff1davits
were not properly made.
Third, many and several distinct offenses
are charged In single count.
The case Is to be heard September T.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
INQUIRY FOR OKLAHOMA LAND
Land once Delayed with Letters from
Nebraska, Iowa and the
DakOtas.
fFrom a stafr Correspondent.l

WASHINGTON. July 8.-Cspecial Tele-
gram THE acting commissioner Of the
general land Office is receiving daily hun
dreds of requests from Nebraska and VI
cinity for information in regard to time.
place and manner OF the opening of the S5,-
900 acres of Indian pasture land and wooded
reserve in Comanche county, Oklahoma
The letters which have been received in
dicate that a number of younger agricul'
turists OF Nebraska, Iowa and the Dakotns
would cast their fortunes with the new
state of oklahoma IL they saw their way
clear to obtain some of the alleged rich
lands in that territory without too much
cost. In fact, the general land office Is
practically swamped with letters OF inquiry
from all sections, particularly the inter-
mountain region, for information regarding
the forthcoming sale. The acting commits
sioner today issued an announcement In
which he states that the time, place and
method of disposal of these lands has not
been determined upon and will not be for
some time.
The circular Of instructions issued to the
register and receiver at FL Reno and Law
:. IN. Okl.. advises these officials that the
" ch sought pasture lands in Oklahoma
y. 5e sold prior 20 December 6, 1905, to the
4 ~ bidder upon sealed bids or at pub
lie ION, as the secretary may direct
and such regulations as he may pre-
scribe. sons who purchase these lands
must h. u the qualifications of home
stead ent and must after they have
been succe. in bidding for the same,
make entry ne lands purchased by them
and thereafter they will be required to COM
ply with all OF the provisions OF the home
stead law before obtaining patents All
sales and entries will be made subject TO
any existing lease for agricultural purposes
which may have been heretofore made, but
entrymen whose lands are covered by such
lease will be entitled TO all rent accruing
after the sale is made TO them. None Of
said lands can be sold at less than s. per
acre, one-fifth Of the purchase price to be
paid at the time the bid is made and the re-
mainder to be paid in four equal annual
installments, but in case any purchaser
fails to make any annual payments when
due his rights to the lands covered by his
purchase and any payments therefore made
will be forfeited and his entry will be can
celled.
Albert w. Person has been appointed
postmaster at Sacramento, Phelps county,
Neb., vice s. L. Danner resigned.
Robert Townsend has been appointed reg
ular and Thomas Townsend substitute rural
carriers for Route Z. at Davenport, la.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
LINDSAY ARRAIeNS OFFICIALS
Denver Judge Accuses County Omcials
of being serviIe Tools of
Tramway Company.

DENVER, Colo, July 26.-In statement
accompanying the biennial report of the
clerk of the county court today, Judge Ben.
b. Lindsey arraigned County Commissioner
Eugene Mccarthy and William Lawson, an
attorney of the board, for what he terms
their political grating and disregard for
the rights of the public. The judge tells
how the commissioners demanded to be
permitted TO name officers Of the county
court. and when refused held up the bills
for certain expenses OF the court. Judge
Lindsey AYERS that the commissioners are
servile tools Of political agents OF William
C. Evans. president OF the Denver City
Tramway company. and that they spend
thousands OF dollars OF the county's money
fcS political ends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
SAvIDeE QUITS FAITH HEALERS
breaches for Them One Might and
Then Cancels His Engage
ment.

DENVER, July 26.-(special Telegram)
THAT pernicious doctrines are being
preached and deluded, sick and crippled
people are imposed upon by fake healers
in the name of religion are charged
against the faith healers holding a camp
meeting at Arlington park by Rev.
Charles w. Savidge. pastor Of the Peo-
ple's church at Omaha, who left the meet
ing in disgust last evening. Rev. Mr..
savidge came to Colorado to hold revival
meetings. His success at Colorado
Springs in that line led to a weeks en-
gagement at Arlington park, but after
one meeting he denounced the faith heal
ers and says they ought to be broken up
by the police and Cancelled his engage
ment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
Movements of ocean vessels July "a

At Now York-Sailed: La Provence, for
Havre. Arrived: Baltic, from Liverpool.
At Boston-Arrived: Caledonian, from
Manchester.
Boston.
At Glasgow-sailed: Siberian, for Phila-
delpha.
At Hamburg-Arrived: Bethsnia, from
Baltimore.
Al Havre-Arrived: oxonian. from New
Orleans for Bremen.
At Genoa-sailed: Nord America, for New
York.
At Queenstown-Arrived Friesland, from
Philadelphia.
At Moviile-Arriyed Victorian, from Mont
real.
AT Liverpool-Salled: Empress OF Ire
land. for Quebec; Ottawa, for Montreal; ;
Tampican, for Portland; Tunisian, for
Montreal. Arrived: Californian. from New
Orleans.
Al Montreal-Sailed: Mongolian, for Glas-
gov; Ionian. for Liverpool
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
JESSEN is OUT FOR CONGRESS
Nebraska city Man Finally Gets Into
the Race I'm the First
District.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., July 2s-Cspe-
cial Telegram Judge Paul Jessen an
nounced this afternoon that he would per-
NIT the use OF his name as candidate
for the nomination for congressman from
this district TO succeed Congressman z. NJ
Pollard.
For several months Judge Jessen has re-
ceived the requests Of his many friends
TO become a candidate and today for tile
frst time consented TO allow his name 10
be presented before the convention
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
OMAHA STILL IN FIGHT TO WIN
Not Turned Aside by statement of
Rock Island OHiciaI.


Rock Island OhictaI.
Notwithstanding the assurances of Trafic
Manager Cover OF the Rock Island that
his road would do the right thing toward
Omaha about grain rates, Mr.. Cover will
return to Chicago leaving the actual sit
uation practically unchanged. This means
that no concessions have been secured by
local commercial interests and the boycott
against the line Is sull in force. Al the
same time negotiations for a settlement
are not closed and the grain men believe a
satisfactory agreement is in sight. After
the Rock Island trafie oficials had con
ferred with Secretary McVRnn OF the
Grain exchange Mr.. MoVann made the fol-
lowing statement:
II Is due TO the members OF the CONNER
oial club aud OF the Grain exchange. who
have stood by the officers 30 Loyalty in our
Controversy with the Rock Island. to know
Just what the visit OF the Rock Island
franc officials means and TO have made
clear 40 them the real meaning OF Mr..
Covers carefully considered public state
ment given out In our papers last night
Mr.. Cover came here TO test the situa-
tion and learn the real feeling of our peo-
Die toward his road. He has made a can
VaRs of the leading business men Of Omaha
and ] am Rratifed 10 know that he has
found them 10 a man loyal 70 our business
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
ALIBI FOR F. ]. CONSTANTINE
Mother of Accused Murderer says He
Was In New York when
Crime Was Committed.

NEW YORK. July a-Mrs. Rosina Con-
stantine. mother OF Frank J. Constantine.
under arrest IN Poughkeepsle on suspicion
of having killed Mrs. Louise Gentry in
Chicago. who lives In this city said tonight
AT the time the police OF Chicago say my
son murdered Mrs. Gentry he was a
conductor on a Third avenue car. He has
not been away for year. I have sent a
lawyer 10 Poughkeepsle who will prove
that Frank was in this city when Mrs
Gentry Was killed"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
INFORMAL FINES ARE ILLEGAL
Secretary of War Condemns Method
of PunishinE Soldiers Originated
at Fort Myer.

WASHINGTON, July 26-Acting secre-
tary Of War oliver has approved an opin-
ion by the acting Judge advocate OF the
army TO the effect that there is no legal
authority for a practice established by the
commander of an artillery battery at Fort
Myer Va, of giving enlisted men OF his
command. who had committed certain milf
tary oFenses. the option OF contributing
money 10 the battery fund or being tried
b. e0urt-martiaL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-27
WILL PROBATE SAGE'S WILL
Document VIII He Filed Today
and Its Contents Made
Public.

NEW YORK, July 26.-A published re-
port that the late Russell Sage beaueathed
all his estate to his widow was denied
today by Major Herbert slocum, Mrs
Sages nephew. Major Slocum said also
that Mr.. sage's will will not he read to-
day,
MRS. Russell Sage announced today that
the will OF Mr.. Sage Will be filed for pro-
bate tomorrow, when its contents will be
made public.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
Was One Of Foremost Men Of County, Pioneer
and Had Extensive Business Interests
In Paradise and Vicinity
REMAINS WILL BE SHIPPED TO FORMER
HOME IN SACRAMENTO FOR BURIAL

HARLES KEMLER, pioneer and rp-
builder of Humboldt county, died
early this morning at his home in
Paradise after a brief illness. at the age
OF so years The news of his demise was
entirely unexpected and came as a shock
to his host of friends in Winnemucca.
Death was due to internal injuries re-
ceiyed Wednesday in a peculiar manner.
While Mr.. Kenler was getting over a
fence on his ranch near Paradise his foot
became entangled in the wire and he
was thrown heavily to the ground.
He was partially stunned by the fall.
but managed to get to the ranch hose,
later going to his home in Paradise.
Thursday his symptoms became alarm
ing and a hurry call was sent to Winnie
mucca last night for physician.
Mr.. Kemler continued to sink last
night and toward morning lansed into
dying in the early
morning.
Arrangements have been made for the
shipping of the body to Sacramento. his
former home. for burial. The funeral
will be held from the residence OF Nr.
Kemler's daughter. Mrs. Fred BucNs''g-
ham in that city. The body will prat-
ably be sent out on No. tomorrow
evening and will be accompanied by
Frank Kemler. the son.
PROMINENT IN HISTORY JF HIM
BoLDT COUNTY.
Humboldt county as much for which
to be thankful to Mr. Kemlcr. Possessed
of remarkable energy and endowed
with a progressiveness and foresight
that few are fortunate enough to pos
sess, his nearly forty years of residence
in Humboldt county have been marked
by numerous enterprises of his fosterins
A pioneer of California, he came to Me-
vada from Marysville, California, in the
early days of the Comstock, locating IN
Virginia City. In the latter sixties Mr..
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13

Kemler moved to Humboldt county, en-
gaging in ranching near Paradise. He
later started up large merchandise
business at Paradise and engaged in
freighting between that point and Silver
CITY, then in it's palmy days. Fesidcs
-four mill in winnemucca and co lduct.I i
1t successfully fer years, making la..e
shipments of its products to Austin ia
other points in Nevada
His wonderful energy ma le it possible
for him to conduct these widely sepa-
rated and extensive enterprises success
fully.
In 1878, when the big discoveries were
ande at Spring City, Mr.. Kemler invest
ed extensively in the mines of the dis
trict. He had abundant faith in the pos
slbilities of that camp. and continued to
sink a large fortune there; but owing to
the low prices of silver that prevailed
for years his investments at Spring City
netted only heavy losses But he never
once lost faith in the possibilities OF the
camp and to the day of his death e,n-
tinued to be largely interested the:e. He
was for some years associated in hl si-
ness at Spring City with W. ]. Cell. the
pair remaining in pa rner ship up to The
present time.
Besides his other extensive interests in
Humboldt county Mr.. Kemler for long
time conducted a hotel at Paradise. His
merchandise business there is one of the
largest in the county, and has always
been marked by the same enterprise and
thrift that characterized the man aId
made him one of the foremost and rlost
respected business men of Humboldt
county.
Mr.. Kemler leaves .iaughte.. .J,s.
Fred Buckingham, of Sscra'uento, and
an adopted son, Frank Kemler. The lat
terand Mr. Kemler's son-in-law viii take
up the work of the deceased.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
TWO EDITIONS PRINTED
Silver State Unable to Give Mail
Subscribers Full TeIesraphic
Report
Owing to bad wire service east of Salt
Lake. which delayed the late telegraphic

Owing to bad wire service east of Salt
Lake. which delayed the late telegraphic
news to The Silver State, the paper of
yesterday was issued in two editions.
This was made necessary in order that
the subscribers who receive their papers
by mail should not miss an issue, the
lats batch of telegraphic news not gt-
ting into the office until nearly 5 o'clock,
the Salt Lake Office Of the Western
Union reporting that it was receiving
the dispatches in a roundabout way.
Storms in the east were responsible for
the delay.
After the mail edition was run off and
the papers gotten into the postoffice, the
forms were made over and the late tele-
graph news inserted.
However, wire conditions are reported
to be better in the east and our mail
subscribers can look for good service
fsen ssw -:
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
WOMEN RESCUE
TOTS FROM FIRE
Heroic Acts Performed During a
Conflagration In
Oakland

@ AN FRANCISCO, April 13--That a
- fire which destroyed the Caildren.s
Home. an annex of the Old peo-
Pies Home, in Oakland yesterlay after
noon, did not claim a number of little
victims was due to the herois.n of Miss
hosette Hendricks, the matron, and sav-
eral other women who braved tn fierce
flames TO rescue the imperilled CHILDREN.
The brave matron led the Gre,uen In
their work and many women resid'sg in
the vicinity OF the home rs.sad their
lives for the sake of the little tots no
ire kept by charity
The home. which is a two-sto.y tipme
building. valued at 10000, was reduced
10 heap of ashes; not a piece Of esurt-
ture was saved. But for this loss the
lirectors of the Ladies' Relief s Gle "
who manage the home. expressed no re-
gret when the roll of children had be.n
called and every one was found to have
been spared.
Three rescues were spactacuaily he
rolc. They were effected by Ma.icn
Hendricks and two women who soiun-
teered when she asked for assist lnce.
The three women groped their way 10
the rear of the second floor where the
flames We're fiercest and saved 5rst in
nick of time three little ones who ould
not rise from their beds
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
REPAIRING ROADBED
Wastbound Trains, However, Con.
tinue Behind Time

The work of repairing the roadbed of
the Southern Pacific Company in the
eastern part of the State is being rushed
forward as rapidly as possible, but it Is
still in softened condition. owing to
the heavy rams of the early part of the
week.
Trains are being hustled over the line
as rapidly as possible, although the con-
dition of the roadbed is such that fast
time cannot be made AS a result No.
is again considerably behind line ard
will not arrive in winnemucca until II so
o'clock tonight.
No. 6. which is running in two Sec
tions. is reported on time The first sec-
ticr scheduled to arrve at 45a ard the
second section is pos,e. 10 arrive ton
minutes later.
o3o@o~owo~o@o~ @o~o@o@o~o@o@osD
1000 at Tore del Greco. u Is impossible
TO determine the exact number of build
ings demolished at Tore Annunxiata. II
is estimated that about 5000 houses in
all have been partly or entirely de-
stroy d. In villages on the Ot.ajlno
side of the mountain all the houses are
damaged. At Nola desolation reigas, the
place having been almost entirely ahan-
doned.
A committee has been formed 20 col
lect funds and organize assistance for
sufferers. 1t is presided over ~ the
Duke of Aosta. The government reads
the subscription list with $1oO.o9). TIE
amount collected up to the present time
is 100000.
A riot occurred at Tore Annunxiata,
due to the closing of church considered
unsafe. The troops restored order.
At Bosco Trecase thieves entered some
of the houses OF the better classes and
stripped them of everything valuable.
Birds have completely deserted the We
suvius district Thousand OF them died
OF suffocation.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
GOOD BALL GAME SUNDAY
Railroaders and Town Boys Will
Contest on the Diamond

A good ball game is on the boards for
Sunday afternoon. both the Win leriuccl
team and that of the railroad men hav-
ing been materially strengthens d Tor the
contest which promises to be battle
royal Despite the advantage he'll by
the railroaders in weight and axe. the
youngsters think they can give irsm a
close rub and are even going SO far as
to entertain dreams of victory
The game will be called nf,mrt,y at
2 o'clock (town time) and will be fought
out on real rule lines to the Linth
inning. The lineup of the Winncmuc,a a
team will be as follows:
Ralph Case. pitcher: FRANK YoGhP.
catcher; George Nease. FIRST base: car
ence Esdon. second base: Frank Case
third base; s. l. Gilcns'st. shoststor /;
Otto Diehl. left field: simon Black. cen
ter field; Frank Baldes. right field. sub
stitutes. Walter Hayes, Harry Cochr"n.
The lineup of the rcilroad men hes not
as yet been announced. bu. will includ
Majors, who will once ageln hold down
the slab, and James Dunn. who viii
take care of the short ee'i
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
MINERS co OUT
ON STRIKE At
DEMO
Men Employed on Ash
down Property Demand
Higher Wages
~ HE miners employed on the Ash
down properties at DEMO have gone
on strike and as result work on

~ HE miners employed on the Ash
down properties at DEMO have gone
on strike and as a result work on
those claims is now at standstill
Discomfort has been brewing among
the men for some time, and the other
day they made formal demand for a
raise in wages from 50 to $3.50 a day
This demand was refused and yesterday
morning they walked out in a body
Two of the miners who left DEMO i'm
mediately after the walkout early yes
terday morning arrived in winnemucca
early this morning after having walked
the entire distance. keeping up their
steady tramp all day yesterday and last
night. The distance is forty-eight miles
These men report that the new super
intendent of the mine. Mr.. Stevens.
joined in the strike and that he will
come in on the stage today.
They state that Superintendent Stew
been III almost the entire time he has
been in charge of the mine.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
INDIANS GET INTO FIGHT.

Two braves got into a squabble in In
diantown last evening and as a result
one was pretty badly crippled by club
in the hands of his antagonist. The vic
tor boarded No. and made good his
escape before the onicerv Of the law got
visa sf ehs amslr.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
HUMBOLDT RIVER RISES
TWO AND A HALF INCHES

In the past twenty-four hours the
Humboldt river has risen two Ard ene-
half inches, a slight fall in the rise over
that of the previous twenty-four n'rs,
when a rise of two and threa-qlai .ers
iar.hes was recorded by the Western Pa
cific offices here.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
THOUSANDS ARE STARVING
AND TOWNS ARE WIPED OUT
Reports From Deyasted Districts
Indicate That Deadly Work Has
Been Widespread

Especial Dispatch to The Silver State.)
NAPLES. April ls-with a sight
clearing OF the atmosphere and a de-
cided lull in the cruptions OF Mount We
suvius. the full extent of the ravages
of the volcano in the districts near the
mountain are beginning to be learned.
Conservative estimates at present
place the dead at something over 200,
and many millions of dollars will be re-
quired to repair the damage done by the
volcano.
Fertile plains have been transfoi med
into barren wastes of lava and villages
have been practically ruined.
Everywhere starving hordes are crying
for assistance. and excesses are Of aei!y
occurrence. The military. however, is
getting the situation well in hand.
More shops have been opened today
and the city is slowly resuming it's nor
NAL life. The people have recovered
from the panic. The presence of King
ways caused good effect. has acted as
"a tonic upon the Neapolitans, who have
superstitious veneraton for the king.
The ash-laden atmosphere continues
here The popular costume of those who
can afford II consists of automobile at.
cap and goggles, which enables the
wearer to maintain semolaas.c or
cleanliness. but the people generally lave
TO be couten. .ei wisa ptpe- ia.s.s anil
raised umbrellas. The drivers OK trolley y
cars are wearing masks Of so,ue tinns-
parent material under the siso - y tncr
caps
but family. The main crater is rr-da-
city cnlarging The rain of ashes over
tie Mediterranean side of the volcano
has diminished. The heaviest fall Is now
over Somma. Santa Anastasia. Ponticelli
and other villages in a section opposite
and distant from this city.
Large contingents of troops have ar
rived, affording "a military force suffi-
cient to successfully meet all eventu-
alities. The garrisons have been doubled
and sailors ordered ashore from the
squadron in the bay will help to rest re
and mantan pubic order.
The latest advices state that 1ss houses
have been damaged at Port'cl. 1875 at San
Giovanni and Teduccio. 1872 at Resina and
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
CHINESE CELEBRATE.

in Chinatown this afternoon. The ef-
forts of Silver State represent alive to
learn the cause of the unusual hilarity
was met with the information that it
was "allee samee gland mission day."
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
DISPOSE OF PELTs.

G. Alexander came in last night from
his place at Andorno station with large
load of pelts. which he disposed of to
brought In large load of pelts witch
were likewise purchased by Abel g.
Staunton.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
TAKEN TO ASYLUM.

Mrs Lizzie Shermer. who was recently
adjudged insane. was taken to the State
asylum at Reno last night by Deputy
Sheriff Muller.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1906-04-13
SERVICES AT PARADISE.

Rev Father Meehan will hold services
in Paradise Valley on Sunday. April g.
As-7t