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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
DIVORCE HEARING ON
Counsel Make Their statements in
HearinE at WASH
inEtOn.
CFrom o STAN Correspondent.

N
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Cspecial Tele-
gram.) .)-Henry E. Davis, counsel for Rev.
Lawrence Hunt. who is named as corre-
spondent in the divorce case Of Charles
c. Bassett against Fannie Bassett. now In
progress in equity court No. ?. said in the
course of his opening address that the
naming Of the child Lawrence in honor OF
the correspondent was not done at the
instance Of either Of the two defendants.
Mrs. Bassett or Rev. Dr. Hunt" Mr..
Davis insisted that the name Lawrence
was suggested by Chester Bassett. son of
Charles c. Bassett, because the boy
Chester was very fond OF Mr. Hunt and he
wanted the baby named after him" Mr..
Davis ridiculed the offering of testimony
from negro nurse girls averaging IS years
OF age, which. he said. afforded The only
basis for many of the charges against the
defendants When the hearing was ad-
journed Justice Gould set Monday next at
II O'Clock for the reading Of evidence. and
it was agreed that the case should be con-
cluded at continuous sessions, though Il be
necessary to carry it over into Tuesday.
In all the evidence of hfty-two witnesses
is to be read, offered in the form OF deposit
tion. forty-slx of whom arc for Mr.. Bassett
and six for the defense.
Mrs. Bassctt has begun in the Douglas
county, Nebraska, courts suit for divorce
from her husband who is a we'll known
employe of the Interior department
Tho attorney for Bassett in his opening
remarks yesterday spoke sarcasucally OF
Nebraska as being "a six months state.
meaning that citizenship could be obtained
in Nebraska after six months residence.
Edward Cudahy, ir, Of Omaha is In
Washington for the purpose OF accompany.
ing his sister. who is attending school
here, to the army and navy foot bail game
in Philadelphia next saturday
Postmasters appointed; Nebraska =
Willard, Lincoln county, Sanford c. Bow
man. vice c. c, Siver. resigned. Iowa
Burdette Franklin county, William L.
Moon, vico c. E. Cummings dead. South
Dakota--Bakersville. Custer county. AlmOu
H. Herbert, vice Alice Rosebury. resigned
Rural route No. l has been ordered es.
tabllshed January 16 at Sartorin, Buffalo
/ county, Nebraska. serving S25 people and G.
| families.
Rural carriers appointed for Nebraska
routes: Amherst, route No. l. john c
Stevenson, carrier: Albert j. Fitch, substi.
tute. Route No. 2; Frank NJ ISenney, car
| rier; Elmer f. Kenney, substitute Ansley
( route No. J.; James T. MCGOWAN, carrier
! Allen II. Yatt substitute
! The First National bank Of Ricevillo, Ia
has been authorized to begin business witt
/ S25,oOO capital James Hendricks, president
| r. r. st. John and c. f. Adams, vice presi
dents: B. N. Hendricks. cashier.
! Civil service examinations will be helc
at Huron S. D., December 5 and Oelwein
Ia December for positions Of clerk ant
! carrier In the pOstoffice service
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
DOUBLE CRIME IN CHICAGO
wife of James +. Delaney shoots and
Kills Husband and Com
mits Suicide.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-James +, Delaney.
vice president Of the American Shipping
company, was today shot and killed by
his wife, who Immediately committed sui
eide.
The cause of the shooting is not known
Mrs Cyrus Woods, in whose house the
tragedy tok place. declared MI and Mrs.
Delaney had not quarreled to her kuowl-
edge and said that she knew of nothing
that could have caused Mrs. Delaney 20 kill
her husband and herself. The only evi-
dence showing that Mrs. Delaney killed
her husband and then herself Is by the
location OF the wounds and the fact that
the revolver was found in the hand Of the
woman.
The couple had been in this city but a
few weeks, having come from New York,
where Mr.. Delaney was we'll known.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
DISASTER 0N ST. LAWRENCE
OF sixty Tines Lives Lost Fifty Met
death I'm storms This
Month.

CHATHAM, n. B., Nov. 2.-sixty lives
were lost and nearly a score OF vessels
were swept 70 destruction on the treacher-
Gus reefs and ssndbars Of the gulf and
river ST. Lawrence during the season Of
navigation now drawing TO close. OF
those who perished in these waters within
the last year nearly nifty met death this
month. the most disastrous TO shipping IN
the ST. Lawrence in a dozen years. The
financial losses aggregated $4,000.
The majority OF those who perished were
lost from square-risged vessels of foreign
register The most thrilling wrecks this
month were the Russian ful-rigged iron
ship sovinto of Helsingfors ten lives; the
Norwegian bark Adeona of Arendal eleven
lives. and a Norwegian bark, supposed 10
be the Magda, fourteen lives.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
BANerET FOR eovERNoR muenns
Future Executive of New York VIII
he His own Spokesman.


NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-AIoro than 100 re-
publican representatives Of various sections
Of New York state attended the dinner
given TO Governor-olect Charles r. Hughes
by the Republican club OF New York in
the waldorf-Astoria tonight. General
Henry Z. Trenain, president of the club.
introduced state Republican Chairman
Timothy l.. Woodruff as toastmaster.
Governor Higgins could not be present.
Senators Platt and Depew were also qb-
sent. Letters Of regret were read from
Secretaries Root and Taft.
Mr.. Hughes said, IN part:
opumist and pessimist the tiniid and
ths eourageous, the sanguine and tho
their hopes aud their fears, their gloomy
forebodings and their triumphant exiita.
lions Out, pnt OF ! az l spell opportunity,
We may not be able completely to agree
as 20 the cause Of the eXisting uneasiness
oud immediate duty we should meet the
condiuors. so far as they lie within our
province. squarely, candidly and with
We may well be concerned at indications
Of impatience with law and with the or
derby processes of government. And Il
should be our aim, 30 far as possible. TO
remove the causes Of irritation hy insist
enco upon just and impartial gdininistra-
ton. We want a spirit OF fair play towatd
the public. we desire the rule OF the judg-
ment of a free people alive 20 the re-
spousib.ities Of citizenship. and in order
10 maintain II we set ourselves against
any attempt 20 evoke the monster of un-
reason, the common enemy Of all, which
would threaten society itself,
II IL a short-siEhtcd policy which would
regard Offices as etrongholds by the pos
session Of which through clever tactics
popular assault may be resisted. Rather
should they be regarded as opportunities
20 win public confidence through the
efficient performances of duty.
II Is not my purpose at this time 10
formulate policy. / simply desire TO in
dicate to you what ] am sure Is IN the
minds of all. that the people arc in no
mood 10 tolerate indifference to the public
interests, ana we must IN an orderly way
as behooves those who believe IN constitii-
tional government, but none the less ef-
fectiveiy. address ourselves to the removal
of 1bui les which have VeXed the peoples
patience.
III may be proper to add that / shall be
my own spokesman. Pleasant as have been
the intimate relations which I have sus-
tained with many OF you and desirous as
am at ali tlmos 20 have the fun benefit
OF your friendship. d is proper and neces-
sary that ] should reserve for myself the
privilege and DUTY Of stating my personal
/ 1rfoVTa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
GERMAN SHIP is TO BLAME
Preliminary Examination at Cher
bOurg Would Acquit Captain
of the OrinocO.

CHERBoURG, Nov. 23.-The preliminary
investigation made by the captain of the
port into the cause Of the collision
Wednesday night of this port, between
the North German Lloyd steamer, Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, and the British Royal
Mail steamer Orinoco. seems TO establish
the fact that the former vessel should have
needed the Orinoco's signal that it was
going 20 starboard of the German ship
The second and third class passengers
on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
win be forwarded 10 New York by a spe-
ciaI steamer which is now on its way here
from Bremen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
BOAT OFFERED IN EVIDENCE
witness who Finds Fatal Craft says
Hair Was ClinEinE
"a Il.

HERKIMER, Nov. 3-The boat in
which Chester Gillette and Grace Brown
took the fatal ride on Big Moose lake last
July was introduced as evidence ia the
trial of Gillette here today
Something OF sensation was created 5y
the testimony of Robert Morrison. who
found the boat. Morrison said he found q
quantity Of hair elinging 70 one OF the
cleats and removed some OF IL in the
presence Of Witnesses Other parts OF the
hair sin remained in the boat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
THE BEE BULLETIN.
Forecast for Nebrnska-Fair Saturday
and sunday.

Page.
! More supreme JudRes Are wanted.
opera Singer Found GutIty.
Grosscup ON Parties and Issues.
Commercial Congress 90 MuscOgce.
2 JncOby's story Produces Results.
News from All Parts OF Nebraska.
News from All Parts OF Nebrn ska.
Peary Party Reaches Civilization.
Financial Review of the week.
Happenings Rt the P1RyhOuses.
Herman KOuntse's Body at Home.
Careful Observer soliioquiEes,
s Sporting Events OF the Day.
10 EDITORIAL,
II Trial of Land Fencing Gases.
~ Something for ThnnksgiVinR.
General Carter May Succeed Wint
Good Things Now ON the Market.
IS Commercial aud Financial News.
10 Council Bluffs and Iowa News,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
oIL LEAsEs UNDER PROBE
United states Sepate Committee ON
Indian Anafrs and Busy In
Indian Territory.

TULSA. I. T., Nov. 2s.-The United states
senatorial committee on Indian affairs
resumed Investigations here today making
the lease of oil lands the special feature of
tho days work. Many complaints were
lodged because Of the restrictions imposed
by the Department Of the Interior
The committees WIN complete its labors to-
morrow. oonvening al Bartlesvllle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
Anarehi.ts Taken in Rome.

ROME, Nov. B.-In anticipation OF the
arrival here today of King George OF
Greece, who is to be the guest OF King
Victor Emmanuel, the police last night
and this morning made several additional
arrests of suspected anarchists. King
George passed the Austrian frontier last
night and reached Florence IN safety this
morning. He was warmly welcomed every
where. AS a further precaution several
ambulance posts have been established
along the route which the king viii follow
after reaching Rome.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
Embargo ON Jews.

BUCHAREST, Roumania. Nov. 23.-As a
reprisal against the Bulgarian govern
nent's decision, adopted some time ago, not
To admit Jews into Bulgaria. no matter
whence they came, Roumania has now
adopted measures 70 prevent Bulgarian
Jews from entering Roumania. This pro.
hlbition is extended even to Jews who are
in possession OF passports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
Root SPEARS ~ oINoINNATI
Secretary of state T"Iks of Benefits OF
Panama Canal.

CINCINNATI. Nov 93.-Increased COM
neroe with the countries of South America
and moral support Of the Panama canal
work were advocated by Sec
retary OF state Elihu Root tonight in an
address at the twenty-sxth annual dinner
Of the Cincinnati Commercial club, Be
sides Mr. Root, the club had as guests
senor Ignacio Calderon. minister OF Bo-
livia TO the United States; senor Enrique
Cortes. minister from Colombia. and senor
Albert Yoacham. charge d'ahaires OF the
Chilean legation at Washington.
Mr.. Root opened with word Of greeting
from Whist he called zone OF the biggest
and one OF the best all-round men In the
world. Secretary TAFT, 10 his old friends IN
Cincinnati. Secretary Root said Americans
wero generally little interested in diplomatic
ahairs. caring more for those things be-
fore their eyes which Effected their busi-
:. -. CI..,.....I rr-.-.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
Nevv Mexiean Steamship Limo

VICTORIA, b. C., Nov. s3.-A private
dispatch from Mexico says the contract for
the British Columbia Mexican steamship
service was signed there and Canada has
already signed the contract The line win
se established in March, with monthly sail
inss by W. siH,ons q Co. OF Liverpool
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24

NEW YORK, Nov. &.--rhe annual wage
conference Of the New York Central rail-
road with It's frenen was completed today
Various advances were made In The wage
scale ard no decroaaes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24
Association Appoints ommittee to Secure
Enactment Of uoh Law,
OLD DlsTRcTATTOaS-Y SYSTEM FAVORED
Convention Wants to Retain County
Attorneys Merely as Advisers.
". " ALLEN ANOF. ". LEHMAN SPEAK
Former senator Laps stress ON Honest
lawyers and 81. Louis Man Pro-
,ounces Northern Securities
q Crime.
HIGHER sALARts ALSO ADVOCATED

President--T. J. aEahoney.
Vice Prssidents-O. q. Flansburg, W.
v. Allen, o. y. Rioharda.
seorstary--RoEcoO Pound
Troasurer--A. q. EIlick.
Member of Executive Committees. p.
davidson.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24

The Introduction Of politics into the pro
ceedings Of The congress was narrowly
averted when the report Of the committee
on resolutions was submitted for action.
John p. Irish, chairman OF the COMMITTEES,
had scarcely nnished reading th6 report
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-24

we are of the opiuion that a measure
calculated 10 introduce into the fnaucfai
system Of the currency the element ~
nexibnny OF currency should receive earI1,
ana earnest consideration by the United
states congress having In view always the
security, safety and value Of such currency
at par with gold
We favor the beet sugar industry ana
recommend 10 The United States congress
that no legislation antagonistic to It's fu-
ture development be enacted.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-30
ON THE GOLF LINKS.
Nay Increase Territorial Limits of
WOmen's Association.

is on foot TO increase the territorial
limits Of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Associa-
ton. An executive committee meeting will bs held
shortly. when It is purposed to amend tho oonsti-
tuition include New Haven and Water
bury. Later in January. at the annual meeting
OF the organization. the proposed amendments will
be acted upon.
Unlike the mems Metropolitan Golf Association
the constitution Of the women's association per-
nits Of alteration on comparatively short notice.
80 that the chances that the women will get
ahead OF the men at least a year IN the branching
out movement. The association is especially de-
there have displayed keen interest in the coms
GaS held II shi hsa f ay Hf W or tho
ismer ware 10 wmfa ;py many 1efropoIfan yet women
Tnent was attempted, but the affair had to Be
abandoned after the first day because Of stormy
Something new in the way of team competitions Is
organizaton With this end in view commttes M ee
has been appointed, consisting Of Miss Elsa Hurl-
L. Tiffany The plan of arranging the team matches
IN districts which prevailed during the last two
sons, has met with doubtful success 1t is proving
q more difficult matter each year to get ths women
No definite action has been taken as yet with
regard TO the selection or a course for the next
known that a short course would be acceptable for
be had }or r t aS asn no CUqhTy Clnn could
tournament will be held there. Nominations for Of
for 1907 have not been announced as yet Mrs b
F. Sanford. who has made efficient president for
The Garden City Golf Club has decided TO begin
the new year with a Gay OF competitive play for
members, subscribers and guests. Medal play
handicaps and contests against bogey viii be in
cluded the programme. Prizes have been Of
fered by Frank Presbrey. P. r. Jennings and
George T. Crane. An open handicap has also been
announced for New Years Day by the Country
Club OF Lakewood. President Treadwell OF the
Dunwoode Country Club has issued notices 20 the
effect that the organization will keep open house
on New Years Day. These links will also bs open,
weather permitting
Heavy going responsible for a small field
in the bogey handicap on the links of the Dyker
Meadow Golf Club yesterday. c. J. CrookaI who
finished down. the competition He had a
three-stroke handicap. Daniel Chauncsy, .ss-5-s
down, finished second. and H c. Duval. ns-iS--l3
down, came in third.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-30
TIE FOR CHESS TROPHY
HNGHE,S BEATS MCOY.
Broun and Pennsylvania IN Epen
IN TH-Colk giate Tournament.

One OF tire most interesting and exciting cness
tournaments IN the Triangular College Chess
Lasus was brought TO q conclusion In tho chess
room OF the Villa Julia the home OF PROFESSOR L.
L Rice yesterday, when Pennsylvania anu
Brown tied with five victories each 10 thelr
credit. Cornell, the other competitor managed
TO get only two points. but inasmuch as Guen-
ther OF Cornell, beat Smith, OF pennsylvania,
the tie was brought about
Hughes. OF Pennsylvauia, distinguished HIM
self by winning four games straight Sweet, Of
Brown. won three games and Mccoy, OF Brown.
two games. The question arose whether Penn
sy!vania, the holder OF the trophy. should be en-
titled TO hold the same another year. 1t wss
settled by President Rice. who decided that
Pennsylvania should hold the trophy six months
and Brown the other six months.
The psirinss. results anc openings IN the final
round yesterday were as follows: First board.
Hughes. PennsylvaSia, beat Mccoy. Brown.
-Four Knights Game; second board Guenther.
Defence: third board. Sweet, Brown beat Black.
Cornell, Queen's Gambit Declined.
Hughes got the better OF Mccoy IN the open
ing game. and won two pawns Mccoy fought
on but Hughes won a well contested game after
forty-e.sht moves.
On the second board, Guenther at first got
into trouble, but later on Smith overlooked the
proper continuation and allowed his adversary
10 get the upper hand After forty-e!ght moves
Smith had TO res.gn
Sweet seemed to be IN difficulties IN the early
stages OF his game with Black, but the latter
failed to grasp his opportunities, and, making
one mistake sfter another, allowed the Brown
man TO win after tweaty-nine moves
New-York tribune., 1906-12-30
SOUTH BR0oMYNITEs INDIGNANT.
Say Letters to Mayor and Department Heads
Were Not Answered.

The South Brooklyn Board OF Trade has pub
hshed in pamphlet form It's correspondence with
tho Mayor, the Health Commissioner and the Bar
Association of Brooklyn transit conditions
The board says that in some instances petitions
and open letters sent to the various city heads
and civic bodies were ignored An open letter TO
the Mayor. sent by registered letter. has not as
yet been answered.
In the pamphlet It Is declared that tho city on
cials have full legal power TO put end to OVER
crowdins of the street and surface cars ovsrspeed
Ing in public thoroughfares and other aots which
endanger lifs-
The great 'sleepers' on this problem have, there
fore. not been our railroad commissioners" said
@. M. Higgins, member of the board yesterday
but our city officers. who. far any appreoia-
ton OF their responsibility for this problem or
activity 10 relieve IL has been concerned might as
well be compared to the sleepers Of Ephesus'
or the munraies of Egypt
mo department of city work service Is more
important TO the public welfare than that OF inter-
city transportation, TO which city officers have
practically given little attention heretofore
and what wa should have, in fact, is a regular
city department of transit control and Inspection
which our city government has full power esrah.
lish. and which should be Instituted at once"
New-York tribune., 1906-12-30
RACING At NEW ORLEANS,
Juggler Wins Speed Handicap
After a Hard DriUe.

New Orleans, Dec. 2s-Juggler won the Speed
Handicap at the Fair Grounds track to-day after
a long drive with Rusk and Charlie Eastman He
was coupled IN the betting with Fantastic at to L
Phil Finch beat Minnie Adams head In the
mile and sixteenth handicap Niool handled the
latter with excellent judgment. but Phil Finch
closed resolutey and got up In the few strides
The weather was showery. but good sized crowd
was In attendance. The summaries followi
First race lsx fur ngs)Gold Proof no cycoD to q
Eoni Tom Mankins. l07 Martn). II l. second; Con-
iHIess aes Go. 1oa doyd, . to I third Time l:ls Oasis
s9 Jerry c. Tsara Xerdant and Monte Carlo ran.
Second race (sx fur!ongs)orales 103 (sedsr) ii To
won Shase 90 G1oy0 to second: De Orc l68
yer MISS sycamore Grace George E1ectrice Taun Field
VICE. ping Brush and Miss Parker also ran.
F,b 1na race Saand9ap; one mile and sixtesnth-Ph
lNco ID TO TO- second Peter Sterling los CHogg1 IL
% third Time. 1;463S Holloway, James ReddioS and
Rehounder also ~
Fourth fhe SPEED Hsndfcsn: 81 noo .sss5, ~
furlongs)-'Juggler 115 (,SicoD. l. won; Rusk iOs
xan Dusenl 20 to !. second: Charlie Eastman Ii3
SSMounain ls to 9 third. Time 11sls Coloquy Bells
Harnibal Bsy. Green Crest and Frontenas also ran
NJussler and Fantastic upled
Firth race tone mile and half)-Shawana 100 ULoyd)
vigny, o5 MARTINI. 70 2 third. Time 2.844s Gladiator
Hunttngtae Bitter Brown Footlghts Favori.e jungle
Imp. DE- Young Dromio and Happy Chap also ran.
l12 (GaIneI?. to won; Florize. 10S CFsrris to
second; Pride Of Woodstock. 103 (Tren.an) third
Time LAB. King Ellsworth Quinn Brady Marvin Neal
Athena. Gold Coin and Postman also ran
Oickens2. TO 1. scalplock, 100 Manters /.
second: Erla Lee. 100 Ofountain) 10 l. third Tns
Lewis IoIs Buinoh Old Hal Docls Joe Lessor and
Mazonis also
New-York tribune., 1906-12-30
HIGH SCORES AT TRAPS.
Hopkins W2ns December Cup at
Crescent II. e.. Shoot.

notwithstanding the fogsy weather prevailing
yesterday afternoon. full scores the rule At
the last weekly competition Of this year by the
trapshooters of the Crescent Athletic Club the
field at Bay Ridge. In all OF the ten
matches contested the winners shot up to the limit
and In four OF the seven trophy matches two and
sometimes three men tied with full scores. neces-
stating from ono to two shoot-offs to decide tho
winner.
T. b. Stephenson was honor Of the day, and
OF the season. far. for he made average Of
500 per cent by breaking all but II of his 100 tar
gets c. A Lockwood came next with so per cent,
and W. c. Damron third, with rs per cent.
The four - sn having the highest three scores to
date for the December Cup shot In the final match
for the possession OF that trophy. l. c. Hopkins
won 1t, with full of 25. which. added to
his two previous high figures. gave him total Of
OF eS.
In 2-tarset trophy match. in which ten
tered. +. 3. Stephenson, L. c. Hopkins and J.: H.
Ernst each shot full scores Stephenson and HOP
kns tied again with % in the first shoot-of, and
In the second the former won with "a The same
two gunners, after making full scores IN l5-tar-
get match, tied again with full scores. Stephenson
finally winning with IA.
The team shoot was won by ", g DamIoa a and nd
Vanderveer and Hendrckson. w. c. Danron, j.
II. Ernst and George Brewer each won a 1S-target
trophy match with full scores.