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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
Brewers Regard for Law.

Brewers Regard for Law.
There was a questionable law on the
statute books of Wyoming at this time
which prohibited nonresidents from hunting
certain game. This did not apply to me, as
/ owned ranch there, but 1t did to most
of the others. Elk were very pentifuf- then
and mountain sheep much more numerous
than now.
There was an extensive canyon, horse
shoe in shape, near the head of the park
with perpendicular walls rvaling in height
those of the grand canyon of the Arkansas
Our party approached it from the upper
rim, and we saw below US, from eight hun
dred to thousand feet, a herd of noun
tain sheep quietly grazing, unsuspiclous of
any danger. The attack was then planned.
One of our party was to appear at the
head of the canyon, while the others were
to keep under cover on the route the sheep
would be bound to take when frightened.
Our stratagem succeeded admirably. The
sheep became frightened at the person de-
tailed to come up on them and made past
us. presenting beautiful marks.
"All present took advantage of this I'M
usual opportunity except Justice Brewer.
The shots rang out in quick succession,
echoing and re-echoing up and down the
canyon. He merely folded his arms around
his rife resisting an almost overpowering
temptation, as any hunter will inform you,
and exclaimed: Boys. this is glorious
grand beyond description! Although a non
combatant, sentimentally am with you
THE justice, despite the excitement and
temptation. did not shoot, that he might
respect the law Here was instance
where moral stability of high order was
shown, as anyone who has been exposed to
temptation under like circumstances will
confirm. A large number of the sheep were
killed, and that night we Toasted merrily.
for to a true lover Of sport it was an in
spring sight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
About the Berbers.

rs there any probability that the Berbers
may join together and establish an inde-
pendent government"
II think not. They are brave and they
love independence, but they are so cut UP
by feuds that it will be impossible for
them to combine in any great revolution.
These people live largely in the mountains,
their villages being scattered along the
slopes and through the valleys of the Atlas.
One village will have a feud with another
village and the people will shoot each other
upon sight and in battle will fight to the
death. While I was with Rasuli I saw a
village burning and was told that II was
the work of neighborfng village whose
inhabitants had swooped down and killed
the citizens as the result OF a feud."
Tell me something about your captivity
with these people"
1T have done that for the public in my
several lectures. and I do not know that I.
can say anything new. My capture oc-
CURED at my summer home near Tangier.
and was taken on horseback about fftyI
miles away into the mountains I under
went many hardships and the suspense was
a terrible strain upon my family and upon,
me. but, thanks to the efforts OF the pres
ident and our government was released.
the sultan paying the ransom demanded"
"Do you expect to get any indemnity for
the injury to your health and property
owing to your capacity, or the raids OF
Raisuli?"
Most certainly not" replied Mr.. Perdi-,
carts. 'I am too much concerned over the
trouble and expense that the sultan has
been put TO on my account and too grate-
full for the prompt Intervention OF the
United States government to think OF trou-
bling either one or the other with any de-
mands of mine. / have. moreover. tho
friendlest OF feelings toward Morocco and
its people and desire nothing so much as
their welfare and Improvement"
FRANK G. CARPENTER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

at Bill, who went up a tree in better time
than a scared squirrel
THE bear was quickly killed by shot
from one of the party, and 1t was not until
the skinning was well under way that Bill
could be gotten to come down from his
perch of refuge. OF course he was chaffed
and laughed at numerically.
Ion reaching the ground his whole man
ner was changed into one OF ferocious glee.
All the savagery in his Zulu nature seemed
to be excited. During the SHINING he
would run his arms under the hide up to
the arm pits and into the viscera, covering
himself with blood and seeming to revel
In 1t, as he chanted In negro fashion and
repeatedly butted the carcass Of the dead
bear. No one thought much Of this strange
performance at the time other than to re-
gard 1t as very amusing, as 1t was set down
as an exhibition OF negro antics. His &C.
lions, however. were very forcibly recalled
to the minds of us all later on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
Zulu Runs AmucIS.

IT was greatly incensed at the outrage
perpetrated upon my guests and hurried
back to where Bill was. l did not use
the politest language in asking him what
he meant by his conduct.
with a retort 1 did not catch he made
for me, head down, with the intention of
butting or graphing me. l drew back
my arm and threw the whole weight Of
my body into a blow that thought would
knock the whole top of his head off, but
1 was disappointed in this. being knocked
farther than the negro and up against the
wall. Before l could get squared around
again Bill had recovered himself and sue
ceeded in getting hold of me. l broke
away from him, however, leaving most of
my shirt in his grasp.
In the meantime the others had come
up and had taken In the situation in
a glance. Some one succeeded I'm pinion-
ing Bits struggling arms behind his back
and bent him forcibly over. A general
mixup ensued, in which everyone took
part. A miscellany of arms and legs shot
out in the direction of Bits head, some OF
which went to the mark but many more
did not. He was then released and OF
all the punishment he must have received,
the only visible evidence was a streak
OF white on the side OF his face where a
glancing boot had taken off the skin.
This all took place within the three sided
log enclosure and In the space of a few
minutes.
ION being let up, his wild gaze fell upon
a short handled axe, which was sticking
IN the wall. which he Immediately grabbed
and made for the opening. Everyone ran
for their guns and before Bill could turn
around scarcely, he was covered with a
semi-circle OF rifles all bearing upon his
heart.
THE enraged negro was now standing
with uplifted axe facing Estabrooke. He
was told and knew that the slightest move
ment of the hand or step forward would
mean instant death Unknown to Bill
Justice Brewer was slipping UP behind
him. and Estabrooke could not shoot with
out killing both together. The next thinG
Bill knew the axe was torn from his
grasp.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
Disposing of the LunatIc.

1.-THE great question now was what should
we do with the negro He. during our
discussion as to the best way to deal with
the situation. was raging about the camp.
believing like a locoed steer He rummaged
through the wagons and tents endeavoring
10 get his hands on some weapon. He
called us towards. dared any two of us TO
fight him. threatened TO cut the hearts out
OF the whole party and much more in the
same vein. He was beginning to run amuck
and something had 10 be done. and that
quickly before he inflicted any damage.
There seemed nothing else TO do but TO
kill him. The question was put, and the
only dissenting voice was that OF Justice
Brewers.
My youngster. whom Bill had often
carried on his shoulders also raised his
voice against 1t. He seemed to understand
the situation and was heard crying in a
nearby tent in childish treble, They're
going TO kill Bill Goat. They're going to
kill Bill Goat This more than anything
else saved Bilrs life.
THE justice again raised his voice and
said as near as l can remember, Wait a
moment, boys. / don't blame you for what
you are about to do. self-defense is the
first law of man, but there will be a here
after to this l don't ask you TO consider
Continued on Page seyen.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
Morocco vs.. Turkey.


How does this conference leave
Morocco"
1T seems to me that It puts her in much
the position that Turkey holds today on
account OF the jealousics OF the nations.
The sultan OF Morocco will be strong in the
same way No one nation will be per-
mitted by the others to do any great thing
in controlling exploiting or developing his
country. and such developments. II they
take place, will be largely on the part OF
individuals The sultan will now get money
from the bank, and he will. perhaps, intro
duce reforms OF one kind or another in the
way Of taxation
How about the people Of Morocco; will
they allow foreigners to build railroads."
Yes, think so, II the roads can he built
without endangering the loss of independ-
ence Many of the Moroccans want to see
the country developed. They realize that
railroads will bring in money and men like
Raisuli would welcome such institutions
because they will make peace more stable
and the people better or. / look for the
Germans TO organize syndicates to intro
duce modern improvements. I also expect
TO see them pushing their trade more than
any other nation"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

ing that Germany. on some pretext may at
some time take possession OF their terrific
ries and annex them to the German em-
pire."
How about Russian"
she was too much engaged with her
troubles at home and her war in the far
east to take a great part in the conference.
but she voted with France much to the
disgust Of the Germans. who haG hoped
that she would be with them. As a result
OF that move the kaiser had no help but
from Austria"
where did the United States come inn"
''It took the part OF peacemaker rather
than anything else, and stood only for
equal rights for all nations as to the for
eign trade in Morocco"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
Snake Bite Medicine.

'In getting up the list of requisites for a
hunting trip OF this character. whskey
is considered of first Importance. 1t is
needed for" here Mr.. Franks eyes twinkled
humorously snake bites. for instance. 1t
Is also drawn on for many different pur-
poses not coming under this head. Bill
Goat, however. seemed TO think II was
there for his particular benefit That he
had been imbibing freely a long time unbe-
known to any Of the party was shown by
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
FOREIGN Commerce.


"Arc the Moors anxious to have an in
crease OF foreign trader?
Yes, indeed" replied Mr. Perdicaris.
"They are now dependent upon outside
countries Tor almost ali their manufactured
goods In the past they had many indus
tries. They reared silkworms and made
most beautiful cloths of gold thread and
embroidery They also did weaving of
other kinds They had their own designs
and their stuffs were considered especially
beautiful Then the European factories
copied tho Moroccan patterns and made
cloths of the same character out OF cheaper
stuffs and undersold the native goods in
the domestic markets. AS a result the
beautiful old cloths are passing away and
the people are changing to farmers and
shepherds. The most of the manufactured
articles come from abroad and the people
rely upon their cattle. sheep. fruit and
farm products to pay for them"
What does the foreign commerce amounts,
top
ut IS now only about s11,OOOOO0 year.
but II might be considerably increased,
The exports are about 5000 900, and they
consist of beans. skins, hides, fruits, olive
oils and woods. The country is pastoral.
and hides In large quantities are at times
shipped to the United States. Many OF
our american shoes are mace OF moroccan
goat skin, and our books are bound in
Morocco kid. Just now. however, there is
a radical falling off in such exports to the
United States. because the agents. who are
shipping hides and skins from Morocco,
have loaded them with dirt to make them
weigh more and bring higher prices"
What are the imports of Moroccor'
They amount, all told to about $1,000, 900
year." said Mr. Perdicaris consisting
chiefly Of cotton, sugar and tea, with some
cannon, firearms and a little machinery"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

Said Mr.. Pcrdicaris:
I'm nutshell the effect Of the intcrna-
uonal conference at ,Algecras has been to
put Morocco, to some extent. under the
jurisdiction of the great powers OF Europe
The several nations have agreed that the
Integrity OF the sultan is to be maintained
and that from now on there is to be equal
trade for everyone in Morocco.
"A national bank has been opened at
Tangier to finance the obligations of the
sultan. This bank is SO constituted that
every nation which took part in the con-
ference has a share in it. France has two
shares and the syndicate which placed the
frst loan of $lO,0C0,OOO with the sultan some
time ago has a like number. Altogether
there are fifteen shares, which means that
IL will require the vote Of eight shares or
a majority of the stock to sanction the
placing OF any loan, mortgage or other
obligation. In other words. his majesty
cannot incur any such debts without ma
jority Of the nations agree The capital
OF the bank is to be not less than l5,1O00OO
francs, and it cannot be more than ZU.OJO-
90 .-.f .Df- .' ~tE '
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
story of n hunting Trip.

IT can relate an incident" continued Mr..
Frank, that better illustrates the mind
and heart Of the Justice than any number
of od-blooded character sketches.
1T happened on a hunting trip and was
one of the most thrilling and dramatic
experiences l ever had.
zone autumn, some eighteen years ago,
I got up a hunting party consisting Of
Mr.. Justice Brewer. Henry d. Estabrooke,
now general solicitor of the Western Union
Telegraph company at New York; Judge
Davis. who was offered the position OF
supreme judge Of the Philippines by Presi-
dent Mckinley, but who is now dead, and
several others. including my son. then boy
of c or years, and a negro named Bill,
who did the cooking and looked after the
camp and the wants Of the party. He was
the disturbing element of that camp ana
the one responsible for the thrilling part
of It,
"Bills history is unique and interesting.
In the fipioneer days of the Black Hills, Bill
was with a wagon train en- route for Dead
wood, S. D., which was waylaid by Indians
and all but Bill were massacred. He was
taken into captivity and remained so for
two years II was very amusing to hear
his account of II, as he attributed his
cape from death to his color, and the fancy
the braves seemed to take TO his kinkv
hair. According to his story, the Indians
appeared to take great delight in running
their hands over his woody head, and no
doubt came 10 the conclusion that such
scalp as Bills would make a questionable
trouphy 70 dangle from the belt So Bill
retained both his life and hair.
Later on in his history. he received the
surname OF Goat, and we knew him as
Bin Goat. This sobriquet was reference.
so the story runs. TO his having tried con-
illusions with full grown billy goat. Bill.
according to the story got on his hands
and knees and used only his head as
weapon OF attack and defense. The goats
neck was broken and Bill was $500 to the
good. this being the amount put up on the
issue He also won much fame and repu-
tation among his people by this achieve
meat. OF course. I don't vouch for the
truth of this story. At any rate he was
master OF the culinary art; knew all the
latest songs, and could dance the Indian
war dance as well as he could the buck
and wing. In addition 10 this he was a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
copyright. 1906. by Frank @. Carpenter.

Copyright 1906, by Frank @. Carpenter)
7AsHINGTON. Aus 9-Cspecial Cor
WI respondence OF The BceJ-I had
chat last night with Mr.. Ton
G0HI Perdicaris about the present con-
eez-S dition Of affairs in Morocco. Mr..
PerdiCaris will be remembered as the rich
American who was kidnapped by Ralsull
while at his country residence, I've miles
from Tangier. The brisands carried him
into the mountains and kept him there
for six weeks until the sultan sent the
$1,000 which was demanded as "a ransom
This captivity was injurious to Mr.. Perdi-
carts health and 1t almost ruined the
health of his wife. Upon his release he
Neft Morocco for Europe and then came to
the United States. He has spent the last
winter in Washington endeayoring to re-
gain his strength, and VI was in his apart
ments in Stoneleigh Court that | met MIN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

@nHaaHH1~ court at OiIldnd, now d IeSlucHi
of Washington. Every session, and par
ticuharly the last one emphasizes this fact.
1t is generally conceded that most presi-
dents have had a tendency to encroach on
the legislative branch of the government,
particularly in regard to influencing legis-
lation. when as matter of fact the three
branches of the government are made CO.
ordinate by the constitution, the idea being
that they act separately In the perform
ance OF their J. pecuve functions.
president Roosevelt has often been
likened to Emperor William. but the real
autocrats of this country. Of there be any,
are the Judges OF tho United States SUI
-preme court. That august tribunal always
has the last say, at everything.
Among the distinguished men who COM
pose the supreme court Mr.. Justice Brewer
is probably the best known. He has
great record as a jurist and enjoys the
reputation of being probably the greatest
authority on international law in the coun-
try. l have enjoyed the friendship of Mr..
Justice Brewer for many years, as we
were associated together when he was
Judge of the Eighth judicial circuit, Of
which l was the clerk. 1t is said that the
closer one gets to greatness the smaller 1t
becomes but his case Is a splendid excep-
ton.
Great men are all supposed to have
their little hobbies. His is, or used to be.
the hunting of big game. l have been
something of a Nimrod myself. and we
have had several hunting trips together
in which the justice acquitted himself both
as a marksman and man.
"In the far west. in the regions where
the six-shooter is, the only law. one must
be a good judge of character and be able
to size up his man, as much depends upon
his ability to do this, the reason being that
constant association together and the hard
ships incident to the uncivilized country
bring out all there is in a mans character.
Nowhere is this more true than on a hunt
ing trip, where a thousand and one things
come up that bring out all the qualities.
noble or ignoble, in man. He cannot
conceal his true nature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

source OF much amusement around the
camp fire, and. by reason of his usefulness
was always hunted up when trip of this
kind was undertaken.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

Tie AFTER this that my capture took place
where Germany Came In.
About this time Germany came into
the hcld," continued Mr.. Pcrdicaris. The
world thought that the reason for its en-
trance was the fear that the foreign trade
Of Morocco might be captured by France
This may have been one incentive. but tho
reft milk in the cocoanut was the extra
ordinary military possibilities of Morocco.
The Germans had learned the plans of the
French and they did not propose to have
a hundred thousand extra troops added to
the French army. They feared a possible
European war at some time In the future
In which those Bcrber troops might turn
the scale and cause Germany the loss OF
the Rhine. The Kaiser is a great cons
mercial drummer as far as his country
is concerned, but he Is great soldier AZ
well, and he appreciated the military situa-
ton when he objected to the annexation
Of Morocco to France"
when did Kaiser Wilhelm realize that
situation, Mr.. PordicarisT'
NO one knows outside himself and his
councillors. Indeed he never intimated
that such a situation existed, but he prob
ably became aware Of 1t through the
Paris newspapers. When the Anglo
French editors began TO crow over the
possibilities of the future. They pointed
out the enormous strength that their army
would have by the addition OF Morocco,
and ventured that with England now at
her back France had fair show in a new
struggle with Germany. There is no doubt
but that the kaiser was alarmed, for VIZ
know he sent his agent. Count Tattenbach,
to Fee to say that German banking in
stitution would loan money to the sultan.
He hoped in this way to Offset the French
and acquire merit himself. Later on tho
kaiser stopped at Tangier on his way
through the Strait of Gibraltar and then
made the statement that he would hold
Morocco to its treaty stipulations with
Germany. This prevented any further
progress in the French scheme, and event-
ually led TO the conference"
Politics Makes Strange BedfellOws.
How did the nations stand at the con-
ference?" / asked.
THAT would be difficult to say II ono
considered the matter from a newspaper
point OF view only The reports presented
the situation far different from what it
really was, and 1t is interesting to look be-
hind the scenes and see how matters really
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12
lon PeCds Describes Recent Changes Government OF Morocco


anarchy was the result. II was only lit
tie after this that my capture took placa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-12

DNGRESS is very Jealous of It's
constitutional prerogatives," said
Mr.. Elmer d. Frank, formerly
clerk of the United States circuit
court at Omaha, now a resident
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-10-05

"AVING LAID IN THE LARGEST AND
IL most fashionable stock Of furniture ever
in Montgomery county, am ready to rye
customers In the Humphrey Building, Rock.
vile, a large rear addition to which has re-
Gently been made and used by me 10 this line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-16

cherry stones and apple pips were un- earthed as well as Roman and other pottery. When the peat was removed the water from the gravel beneath rushed in. During part of the winter masons worked in depth of three and four feet of water, while a steam pump drew thousands of gallons an hour from the area of their labors. Then two divers were obtained, and in sixteen feet of water they have been working for some time right beneath the huge foundations of the cathedral. Their duty is to remove the peat which has imprisoned the water in the gravel for centuries and in. it's place to deposit on the gravel bags of portland cement and grout them in with concrete in order to seal down the water again. In the water the cement will become as stone.
 When the water is sealed the re- mainder will be pumped out and the ordinary masons will be able to go down and build up to the original foun- dations with concrete blocks and brick. The beech tree trunks will be removed. and thus for the first time in it's history the cathedral will stand upon a rock.