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The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
New CITY officials.

Several city officials viii be elected by
the city council in July. Among them
VIII be police commissioner from tie
Fourth ward heath officer physician to
the poor, dispensers Of medicine. fire war
Jens. chief Of fire department, keeper OF
almshouse, weigher OF hay, and steward
OF Offices It is said that the present Off
Cials will be unopDosed, but that q new
police commissioner for the Fourth ward
will nave to be elected as Commissioner
I. c. Graham. who represents that ward,
now resides in the First ward.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
RaiIwny Wall Clerk Sues.

opeclaI % Inc. Washington Herald.
Richmond, Va. June 15.-Philip A
Meyers. a United States railway mail
clerk, through his attorney. John A
Lamb. has instituted suit in the law
and equity court for $4,000 damages
against the Southern Railway. Meyers
alleges he was injured in wreck on
the Southern, near Danyille. in Feb
Tuary.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Three Weddings at Rockville.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Rockville. Nd. June l5.-The following
marriages were solemnized here yester-
day. Herman AdoIph and Miss Genie
Divine. both Of Washington; Walter N
Bellman. Of Washington. and Miss Lille
May Peed, of Norfolk. Va; John Hanson
Poole and Miss Mary Agnes Cornell. both
o. Washington
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Power Plant Nearly Ready.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Salisbury, y. c., June 1.-THE manage
ment of the Whitn,y Power Company
announces that by the first Of the year
1905 the company will be able 70 supply
the needs Of towns within forty miles OF
Whitney, the new town on the Yadkin
River. This enterprise is the dream OF
T. 3. G. Hambley. who died last year
while serving as vice president Of the
company, He persuaded the Vhitneys. OF
Pittsburg. to invest S7Jo0o10 in this plant.
and when il is completed il will be the
greatest concern in North Carolina.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Mrs. Laura Grnncy Gets Divorce.

In the Corporation Court to-day Judge
Barley signed a decree granting am abb
solute divorce 70 Laura A. Graney Ches-
hire. from George VI. Cheshire The
complainant was represented by Attorney
Robinson NOncUre.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Church trustees Appointcd,

Judge Barley in the Corporation Court
to-day signed an order appointing T. H.
Nayior. J. T. Devaughn, George w. Car
Ter, Harry Hammond, and r. II. Bart
lett trustees to fill vacancies I'm the Meth
odist Protestant Church.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
1flIltnrr Acndcmr Commencement.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald
Lexington, Va, June 15.-Commence-
ment exercises began this afternoon al
Virginia Military Institute with a re-
view OF the cadet corps, after which bat
TALON inspection was held Tonight
the opening hop was held. The COM
mencement viii end next Thursday
with graduation exercises and a mill
tary ball at night
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Wagon Crushes Bov 70 Death.

Special to The Washington Herald
Winchester Va. June 15.-Edward
whitacre, the eleven-year-old son OF
Joshua Whitacre, of De Haven, this
county, was killed yesterday by the
overturning OF a wagon. The little
fellow was helping his brother to pull
stumps when a chain parted and the
wagon upset, crushing out the boys
life.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Former sheriff Knight Dead.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Winchester Va. June 15.-william
Fristom Knight, a prominent farmer
and former sheriff OF Clarke County.
died al his home, near B0yce, yester-
day. aged lightweight years. Two
children survive him.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
NEWSOF ALEXANDRIA
Nicol Forces Predict Victory
at the Primaries.
MAKE ESTIMATE OF VOTES

Supporters Declare Former Judge
VIII Receive at Least 3,sOO-Sev-
eraI City officials viii BE Elected
Next MOnth-Dischnrgcd Union Men
to Demand Reinstatement.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
Senator Depew Sails for Europe.

New York, June l5.-Senator Chauncey
VI. Depew sailed for Europe to-day on
the American Line steamship St Louis.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16
LONGS FOR OLD FLAG
Baltimore Wants Original
Star Spangied Banner.
INSPIRED NATIONAL ANTHEM

Mayor MnhOOI Opens Negotiations
with Owner of Emblem which
Floated Over Fort McHenry when
Francis Scott Key Wrote His Fa-
nous SOng-Suggests Subscription.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-16

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore. June 15.-Because he believes
the Star Spangled Banner. the flag which
foated over Fort McHenry in 1914 during
the battle with the British feet. should
remain in Baltimore. where the national
hymn was written. Mayor MahOol to-day
wrote to Eben Appleton, OF New York,
who now owns the flag, asking II he
would enter ih'o negotiations with the
city Of Baltimore relative to the return
to the city OF tle famous relic.
There is 10 place where the Star
Spangled Ban. er would be more sacredly
guarded than here in Baltimore" said
Mayor Mahool to-day. This city is the
logical resting place Of the famous old
ored here as nowhere else IN America.
II it is possible, I should certainly like
10 see Il returned here.
Baltimore Deeply Interested.
4 have no way Of knowing what Mr.
Appleton views regarding the final dis
position Of the flag are, except what
have seen in the papers I have written
him. however, telling him Of the great
interest among Baltimoreans IN the final
resting place Of the flag. and explaining
that it is the general belief here that the
old flag should find its permanent home
in Baltimore. where it inspired Key to
write the national anthem.
1T may be necessary 10 take up a popu-
lar subscription 20 insure q fitting resting
place for this famous old flag. but I am
sure the people Of Baltimore Will willingly
subscribe TO such a patriotic fund / have
hopes that Mr. Appleton viii recognize
our appeal for the return of the flag, and
that before many days are passed we may
again have this historical banner with
us"
Waved Over Fort McHenry.
The star spangled Banner which waved
over Fort McHenry during the fight with
the British ia 1914. became the property,
after the battle, of Mai George Armis-
tead. who commanded the fort, and de-
scended through relatives until IL became
the property Of Mr. Appleton, Of New
York.
He was quoted recently as saying that
De had originally intended 20 viii the flag
20 some Maryland institution. but. an
gered by request from the old Maryland
Jockey Club for the use OF the flag on the
PimlicO race course during the Sesqui-
Centennial Of the city. he determined that
the flag should never come TO Baltimore.
where 1t was apparently held in such
slight regard. He is also quoted as say
ing that he intended 90 viii 70 % some his
toriCal association in Massachusetts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
COFFEE INVALIDS
Cause OF Trouble OFTEN Unsupported.

A confirmed cofRee-drinker who found
herself rapidly becoming a chronic invalid
and was puzzled as to the cause, consulted
her physician, and under his advice was
cured without the use OF drugs. She writes:
After 20 years OF coffee drinking l sud
denly found that l was beginning to have
trouble with my heart, palpitations and
smotherng sensation, and my occasional
sick headaches were becoming an almost
daily occurrence.
81 did not suspect that coffee had any
thing 10 DO with IL, and began to take
medicines. but kept on drinking coffee.
FINALLY my heart trouble and head
aches grew so much worse and my nerves
became so shattered that any unusual
noise would make me jump and shake all
over as II had the ague. Medicines did
not help me and could not do my house
work satisfactorily, so asked my physi-
clan II coffee was good for me,
HE at once replied-No, I would not
advise you to use it. VIII Postum hurt
me7 asked. Not at air. was his quick
| response. In fact Postum will be bene-
! hcial.'
THE doctor was so emphatic, I bought
/ some and had it carefully prepared ac-
| cording TO directions on the box. I found
! the new beverage delicious and refresh
| ing and the craving for the old kind of
coffee disappeared, and grew very fond
J OF Postum.
ct was but short time till all my all
ments were gone. The heart trouble has
vanished and with II has gone the head
aches. my nerves have grown steady and
my head clear, I can do my work without
distress or fatigue. I hope this will en-
courage some sick one 20 take a step IN
the right direction. and reach The Road
60 Wellville by giving up the old kind Of
coffee and using Postum Food Coffee %
Name given by Postum CO., Battle Creek
/ Mich There's a reason" Read the lit
tie book, The Road TO MELVILLE" in pkgs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

of wind ever known here. The effective
work of the new fire department prevented
the spread OF the flames. 1t was the first
test OF the water works IL the lighting or
fire and It made good" The loss was
slight.
HUMBOLDT-Funerals services were con-
Quoted Wednesday by Rev. John Calvert
of the Methodist Episcopal church over the
remains of James Irvine Cross, one OF the
pioneer farmers of this county, who died
from a stroke of apoplexy at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Fred Mayer, north or
town. He leaves a widow and eight chill
dren. all except one residing in this VI
entity.
BEATRICE-A number Of young hood
ums living in Glenover Wednesday after
noon seized Ruby Cooper as she was en-
route home from school, and after tying
her to a tree used her as target with
their ''nigger shooters" After being re-
leased she hurried home and informed her
parents OF what had happened. They be-
came very indignant, and II the right par
ties can be located arrests will follow.
YORK.-A new wholesale firm has been
incorporated and the articles are being pub
lished. The firm Is composed of A. L. Haeg,
Jonas Strauch and c. c, Haag, who In
corporate with a capital Of $4,000. They
will engage in the manufacture and sale
OF candles, cigars, carbonated drinks and
in the sale of refrigerating appliances. A.
l. Haag has been successfully engaged in
the manufacture OF candies for several
years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
SMUGGLING OF IMMIGRANTS
Commissioner Sargent Takes steps 70
Stop Illegal Traffic Across
Mexican Border

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Frank p. sar-
gent commissioner general OF immigration,
Is en- route to Galveston and New Orleans
TO investigate the immigration situation
alcng the Mexican border and in the south.
While at Galveston he will consider further
measures to reduce the smuggling Of I'm
migrants across the Mexican frontier.
At New Orleans Commissioner Sargent
will take up with the local officials the
housing OF such immigrants as are held
for deportation or for observation. Many
Italian immigrants are reaching New Or
leans at this time and complaint has been
made TO the italian ambassador that those
who are not permitted TO land and have TO
be held either for deportation or for medical
observation, are placed in a local prison
pending final disposition of their cases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
DIAMoNDs-Frenzer, 18th and Dodge.
CHAFFEE DENIES STORY
Wisconsin Lumber Dealer Says He
Paid Puter Only with
Drafts.

MILWAUKEE,, March 22-Charles Chat
fee, secretary Of the Abiqua Land company
with Offices at Rhinelander, Wis, made a
statement today over the long distance
telephone denying having handed g. A. d.
Puter two $1,000 bills which according TO
Puter's testimony in the Hermann trial at
Washington, Puter gave to Senator Mitchell
Ito fix things regarding certain land
claims
Mr.. Chaffee says his company paid Puter
large sums Of money on various occasions
for lands. but the money was usually in
the form of drafts fo~ witt, ~ - g. ,
receipts. No money, Mr.. Chaffee says, has
passed between himself ara -.ut,. 90.
eral years and no land deals have been
negotiated since early in the ninetles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
TASTE OF SUMMER IN MARCH
Ninety Degree Temperatures Followed
by Cooler weather.

Ninety Degree Temperatures Followed
by Cooler weather.
BLUE HILL, Neb., March 2.-(Special.)
Thursday was an ideal summer day. The
thermometer registered Sc in the shade.
GENEVA, Neb., March 22-CSpecial)-
Yesterday was an unusually warm day for
March. reaching 81 in the shade. The
wind veered to the north in the evening
and II is cooler this morning. Buds and
leaves are growing fast The grass is
green.
BATTLE CREEK, Neb.. March 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-Thursday was a record breaking
hot day The thermometer went up to So,
the hottest day at this time of the year
since March 3, 1891, when the thermometer
went UP to %. For farming purposes the
ground was never in better condition
LINWOOD, Neb. March 22.-(Special.)-
Yesterday the mercury went to so in the
shade. 1t was a real summer day. Winter
wheat has come through in fine shape
Farmers say It was never in better condi-
ton al this time of the year. The fields
ure green. Farmers are planting and SOW
ing oats.
HUMBOLDT, Neb., March 22.-(Special y
II Is believed the weather clerk broke all
precedents in this vicinity Yesterday. the
hot wave forcing the thermometer well up
toward % degrees, } something not recol-
iected by the oldest inhabitant. I he mild
spell Is welcomed by farmers, who are
planting oats, and by the stoclSmen, as It
IS an ideal month for young stock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
BRING'S LETTER IN EVIDENCE
Alleged Murdsrsr's Plea for Nesting with
Miss Newton.
FAC TO TALK OVER MATTERS"
Promised n She Ditched Him 20 Treat
Her Fair, and Asked ~ she Had
Come TO Settlement with
O'DOnnelI.

PoNCA, Neb., March 22--(speeial Tele-
gram.)-The state this afternoon rested
in the Brink murder case. The most in
teresting piece Of evidence introduced dur
ing the day was a letter which Brink
wrote 10 the girl while he was serving on
the federal jury at Lincoln. 1t asked that
she meet him in Sioux City ito talk over
matters" II said
''Have you come to a settlement with
ODonnen YETI If you ditch me, I'll treat
you fair. I'll go to unknown lands and
you'll never hear from me again. But for
Gods sake meet me I'm Sioux City next
week"
Both NJ. F. Brink, father OF the defend
ant and Ed Newton. father Of his alleged
victim, were on the stand today.
The defense began the introduction Of its
evidence late in the afternoon and had
time to put on only a few unimportant
witnesses before adjournment for the day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
LONG LEGAL FIGHT IS ENDED
Litigation Begun in 1880 Oomss to
Unexpected Close.
scHEllENBtRG CASE is SETTLED
Proposition for Equal Division g.
Accepted by Old wOman's Guar
dian, but She Protests when
Told what is Done.

FREMONT. Eeb., March 22.'-Cspecial)-
The Schellenberg land case, which has
been pending for twenty years, came
TO an unexpected close yesterday afternoon.
After a lot OF record evidence had been
introduced a proposition for settlement was
made by which the land was TO be divided
about equally. G. O. Bowlus Of Scribner,
guardian of the aged defendant, Mrs.
schellenberg. accepted the same, and the
court entered a decree accordingly. The
old woman who is feeble physically and
mentally, but was present at the trial,
protested vigorously when she was told
OF the result.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

FREMONT, Neb.. March 22.-(special.)-
The 2-cent fare bill has increased the
Northwestern's Omaha business at the ex-
pense Of the Union Pacific, the Union Pa
cifc line being four miles longer until the
new Lane cutoff Is completed
The Burlington freight business has in
creased so rapidly here that additional
help has been permanently employed at
the depot. It's local business, according to
claims Of the officials equals that Of either
of the other roads. The passenger business
is also good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
BOY shnntr HImseIf.

SILVER CREEK, Neb., March 22.--(Spe-
cial )--Leo Starostka, s years old, son OF
George Starostka, a Polish farmer three
miles east of here. accidentally shot him
self lat evening. He had just returned
home fiom school. and going out to the
granary to get a 22-calibre rife attempted
to take it Town from the wall. 1t was
loaded and in some manner was discharged,
the bullet entering above the right temple.
He walked to the house. a distance Of fifty
yards. and told what he had done. He was
taken to the Columbus hospital in a critical
condition
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
NO CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS
Plan of Governor johnson Does NOT
Meet Approval of the
President.

ST. PAUL, March Ex-Governor johnson
today received a letter from President
Roosevelt in reply to the governors propo-
sition for a conference of governors ana
the various state railroad commissions TO
consider railroad questions.
The governor said the letter was purely
personal and added:
IT have nothing to say concerning Il ex-
cept that President Roosevelt says there
will be no conference Of the governors OF
the states"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
OHIO MURDER AND SUICIDE
North baltimore Man Kills wife
with an Axe and Shoots
Himself

NORTH BALTIMORE, o., March 22.-Ar-
thur Bean killed his wife with an axe last
night and then committed suicide by shoot
ing himself The murdered woman was the
daughter Of Samuel staughterbeck, a well
known lawyer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

is undoubtedly the largest fish Of the kind
ever caught and Mr.. Lantry has fixed It up
for exhibition purposes and will make the
fairs and street shows all over the country
during the coming summer. Charley al
ready has a pair of monkeys and will Sc
cure the services of a couple of expert tum-
blers to help out with his exhibition.-Bl
Democrat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
Beatrice wins Debate on Cuba.

BEATRICE, Neb.. March 22.-(Special
Telegram -Beatrice won the debate with
Auburn held here tonight. Auburn had
the affirmative Of the question, Resolved.
That Cuba should remain permanently
under control Of the United States" Au-
burn was represented by Miss Bonnie HUFF
man, Miss Edna Snow and Ray Caltren
and Beatrice by William Atwater, clifford
Butler add Walter Vasey. The debate
was largely attended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
wants TrnIn pispatcherr.

AUBURN Neb.. March 22.-(Special.)-
The new superintendent Of the Omaha divi-
sion Of the Missouri Pacific was here yes
terday. Rumors are adrift regarding the
moving Of the train dispatcher's head
quarters TO this place from Atchison and
Omaha. II is intimated the new superin-
tendent has recommended this, as did his
predecessor. This would be Of considerable
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
Two Ticket. at Arlington.

ARLINGTON Neb., March 22-(Speclal)
For the first time in many years there
will be two tickets in the field for city
council. One contains the names of ]. w.
Johnson and B. f. Hadley, while the other
carries the names of J. c. Blackburn and
A. G. Ludwig.
PLEASANT DALE. Neb., March r.
(special.)-At the citizens caucus ]. H.
Merrill. Thomas Bailey and Louis Finke
were nominated unanimously for members
OF the town board.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
THAW JURY EXCUSED
Continued from First Page)

sane the trial would be resumed; If other
wise, Justice Fitzgerald would be obliged
TO order Thaws confinement in the hospital
for the criminal insane at Mattewan,
Thaw is not greatly disturbed, 1t is said
over the possibility OF having to be exam
ined by a commission. His lawyers have
told him that the question at issue is mainly
whether he can instruct them properly He
is confident upon this point and confident
also that once this question is disposed Of
T. will be all the easier for his lawyers to
persuade the jury as to the brain storm"
line Of defense
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
Trouble ComIna, say River Mon.

AUBURN, Neb., March 22.-(Special)-It
Is common talk In the vicinity of the Mis-
souri, river among old river men that the
Big Muddy Is preparing for an old-fash-
toned tear up. The water is higher now
than 1t has been at this season for good
many years and IL present indications are
any criterion the June rise will be some
thing phenomenal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

A case for possession OF land in Dodge
county started in 1881 is now being tried
after having run the gamut OF all the
courts. If the land has increased in value
in proportion 10 court costs and attorneys
fees the inherent north of Nebraska soil
can no longer be questioned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
YoUNGBRs GETS LIMIT OF LAW
Twenty Years In Penitentiary for
Aaannlt.
ORION a STAR CorrespondentO


(From a stan Correspondent
LINCOLN, March 22-Cspecial TelegramO
George Youngers, the negro convicted Of
a criminal assault upon Myrtle F'urlong,
a 16-year-old girl, was sentenced to twenty
years in the penitentiary today by Judge
Holmes. The crime was one OF the most
brutal known 10 the authorities here. Miss
Furlong was on her way home from her
work one evening about a month ago
when she was met by her assallant and
dragged into an alley, where the crime was
committed after a struggle. She was badly
injured and her clothes we're almost torn
from her body. The crime created great
excitement. Youngers was positively identi-
fed by Miss Furlong and other evidence
pointed to him as the guilty man.
In sentencing him Judge Holmes ex-
pressed regret that he could not make the
sentence longer.
]. L. Caldwell Youngers' attorney, an
nounced he would appeal to the supreme
court, citing public excitement and preju-
dice as a reason for new trial
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

Reports from the beet fields indicate that
sugar raisers have little fear of the child
labor law and that those Objectionable con-
tracts were not fatal to the industry
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

Pleas for Good Roads-The Marshall oil
man started out of Lincoln Monday morn
ing with four horses. He arrived here
Wednesday afternoon, having consumed
almost three days on sixteen-mile trip
Eagle Beacon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
GA for Chicnro Musicinns.

CHICAGO, March 22-The Chicago Or
chestral association has received a gift
OF $4,000 by Mrs. Florence Lathrop Page
OF Washington, d. G. The money is 70 be
placed in trust and the income TO be used
for the benefit OF the musical organization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
surveyora work Near Arlington.

"WTFVFWEN WWTh NNllF NTIImEs TOn-
ARLINGTON, Neb.. March 22.-(Special)
For two weeks a gang Of surveyors has
been busy north Of town. It is said they
are Burlington men and that part OF the
right -of-way has been bought for a branch
for that company but nothing positive can
be learned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

wheat will now go into training for the
chinch bug and the grain market bull.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

Dog Market Lively-C. w. Spence pur-
chased three fox hounds Monday Of Ed
Cess and shipped them to a customer at
Beatrice. Now. II Mr.. Spence could but
find a market for about 500 ours and have
them shipped out of town also. the people
would rise up and call him blessed.-Louis-
vile Courier.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

and had forbidden her to have anything to
do with them. She visited her parents last
night. He followed and induced her 10 20
home with him and then murdered her.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

benefit to Auburn, as e would bring many
families here. At the same time II would
enable the Missouri Pacific 20 handle the
business more satisfactorily. II is urged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23
NEBRASKA FROM DAY TO DAY
Quaint and Curious Features of Life
in Rapidly Grow
ing State.

II lie to be hoped that the peach buds will
remember that one warm week in March
does not make a spring.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-23

All goods sold at Hubermann's jewelry
store guaranteed as to price and quality.