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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
VOTES RECOUNTED,,
GOULD IS ELECTED
Falls Church Council Re-
opens Ballot Boxes of
June Election.

At z special meeting Of the town
council of Falls Church, Va, last nIght,
DR.. J. b. Could was declared a duly
elected councilman from the First ward,
after a recount Of the ballots cast IN
the election June IL. This action came
up upon the protest Of s. B. Thompson
Who contested The election on the
ground that the judges made an error
in not recounting all ballots. when the
clerk announced a mistake in his tally,
IN order to verify the mistake and
ascertain that other mistakes had not
been made; that the judges made an
error in throwing out certain tickets as
an entirety instead of throwing out
only that portion of the ticket in error.
When the council WAS called 10 order,
Councilman Birge stated in a few words
me purpose of the meeting. Councilman
Ellison objected TO any such action be-
ing taken by the council, and stated
that il was not within the power of the
council 20 open the ballot box after Il
had been sealed.
r. c. MOncure, counsel for Or. Could
followed in short speech. quoted the
law relating 70 recount of votes and
lhen filed protest TO be used in event
the ballot box was opened and his client
treated unjustly
A committee Of three examined the
ballots and reported that Mr. Gould re-
ceiveo 4S votes anu that Mr. Thompson
hSd received d. This return tailed with
the finding CT the judges at the first
election.
The council then voted TO accent the
report OF the committee and declare Or.
Gould elected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
STRIKING OPERATORS
ADDRESSED BY BEATTIE

w. W Beattie. vice. president Of the
Commercial TelegTaphers, addressed
Central Labor Union last night on the
strike situation. he said the sixth
week of the strike found the ranks OF
the organization in Washington solid
ard determined. with only one deser-
ton; that Notwithstanding the state
ment Of the managers Of the telegraph.
companies that the strike was ended
SO far as they are concerned, they are
uTable to handle half the business Of
1ersd and are mailing 10 New York.
Baltimore, Philadelphia, ard other
points large batcnes Of message daily.
He said the weekly strike benefits had
been promptly paid each week with
funds from strike headquarters and
that union labor all over the country
was responding with funds TO support
the telegraphers and that the American
Federation OF Labor was now asking its
affiliated bodies to contribute 10 the
fund
Gus A. schuIdt, a young attorney.
was indorsed fer the position OF justice
OF the District Of Columbia courts for
the vacancy caused by the death OF
Justice Lewis ]. O'Neal
r. NJ. Ross. Of the sheet metal work
eTs; y. A. James of the stationary fire.
men: William Pollard. of the bricklay-
ers: Gus Ault of the stationary en-
gineeTs, and Joseph Clarke of the
painters, were appointed a committee on
ways and means Tor the erection Of i
labor temple.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
STRANGER ROBBED.

Peter W Cote, a stranger, stopping
at the Bismarck Hotel. has reported 10
police precinct DO. 4 that he was
knocked down and robbed Of SIS in the
Agricultural Grounds near Thirteenth
street, by three white men. He gives
an accurate description Of the men. but
as Vet the police have not found any
trace Of them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
Would Pon southern Zoe.


There IS about Joe a certain pic
turesqueness that appeal to the masses
or the people, a pictUresqueness that IS
not possessed by any other man in public
life today The people love him. In the
south he would Pile up an immense vote
for the Republican ticket, and he would
do IL in every part Of the country"
How About the opposition OF labor
TO the Speaker" the Senator was asked.
well" he replied with a twinkle in
his eye. Joe handled that pretty wen
in his district when il Croppe1 out. j
suppose he could handle Il elsewhere
all right
Mr.. Cullom paused a moment and
thought OF other things 70 say IN praise
of the man he thinks ought 10 be the
President
Have you ever noticed" he asked.
that Joe Cannon has kept on growing
and developing strength every year he
mas been in public life? Well he has
I can remember when Cannon and I
spoke from the same platform, and
thought ] made a considerably better
speech than he did. But he makes
far better speech than can make now
When he started out he spoke well;
that IS, he made a sensible speech. but
he was dry, as dry as shucks Now.
however, there is a compelling some
thing about his speech, a mellow hunor
a forceful logic, human appeal. all OF
which make him a power on the plat
form"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
BOSS" TWEED'S GUARD
DIES AFTER OPERATION

NEW YORK. Sept 1T.-John MCLaugh-
lin. who was Boss" Tweed's keeper
when Tweed was a prisoner on Black
Wells Island died yesterday at 81. Vim
cents Hospital, following an operation
for a carbuncle on the neck McLaugh-
lin was seventy years old and lived at
tSs West Ninety-eighth street
AT the time OF his death he was an
emUioye OF the workhouse and vas in
charge OF a rOwboat o. the north end
Of the island. one OF those stationed at
intervals TO intercept attempts at es-
cape,
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LIEUT.. COMMANDER CRANK
IMPROVES AFTER OPERATION

Lieut.. Commander Robert x. Crank,
who recently underwent an operation for
appendicitis al the Naval Hospital here.
is reported as rapidly improving. and it
is expected that he viii be able TO leave
the institution within another week.
Mr.. Crank was until recently stationed
at the Naval War College at Newport
when he was ordered TO Washington for
duty with the office of Naval Inteli-
gence. Within a couple Of days after
taking up his new duties he was sent
20 the hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
CRAZES MAN;
STONES WOMEN AND GIRLS

WORCESTER Mass. Sept. lave
dice b. Yag1ian. tWenty-eight years old
a tailor. is confined in the city lookup.
crazed, as a result Of being tilted He
was found in front OF his home throw
Ing stones al women and children ans1
muttering curses about ulfa thf1l
American girls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
Leaves Roosevelt Out.
'sWiu Roosevelt figure In the race

VIII Roosevelt igure In the racer
well. am taking the Presidents
word that he viii not run for the Presi-
dency again I take II for granted that
he is man enough 20 know what he In
tends 10 do. Therefore, he is out OF the
figuring by his own wish. But you take
Taft. or Fairbanks. or Knox. any Of
those men. all OF whom are admirable
fellows, and not one OF them can show
the qualifications for the place mat are
characteristic Of Cannon"
Mr.. Cullom has returned TO Washing
ton with something more than his boom
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17

for Uncle Joe" He spent the euinne-
in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny rn4un--
tainS, and he is now at his home. I4Ig
Massachusetts avenue, rejuvenatess and
active once again He laughs az q. ioke
as Cullom used 10 do, and the world
locks good 10 him Next week. after
seeing 10 repairs IL Mis- home here. he
viii 20 TO Illinois.
Your Uncle Shelby Is as enthusiastic
as a debutante at her first ball when he
talks about the Presidential boom Of
your "Uncle joe"
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Illinois Senator Believes Speaker Best Posted
Public Man in Country and Best Vote Getter
Thinks Roosevelt Won't Run.

Joseph G. Cannon is the best posted
man in this country on the matters that
touch the welfare of the people. There
IS no man so well fitted for the White
House as Joe Cannon"
These are the words with which
shelby NJ. Cuuon. the venerable Senator
from Carnon's State. added strength
today TO the boom Of the Speaker OF
the House for the Presidency. Tho
phrases we're spoken deliberately. and
after careful thought by Mr. Cullom,
who enjoys a proud eminence in the
hearts OF his people and the homage OF
MS party.
Now. I ask you to think about itD
continued the Senator. 81 was think
ing il all over the other night Run
through the entire list Of all those VINO
are aspirants, or VINO are mentioned
as possibilities for the nomination at
the hands of the Republican party, and
you win not find one so well qualified
for the honor as is Joe Cannon
Best Vote-Getter Of All.
"And he would be the best vote getteT
Of them all" continued Mr. Cullom,
warming to his theme. The people
love Cannon ard admire his strength.
--Hsw he has acquired his knowledge
or the great aiIa4fs OF me country a.
easily explained His tWenty-thirty. ]
don't know how many-years of service
in the House, his long work as chairman
OF the Committee on Appropriations. his
wonderful performances as Speaker his
work as d student, all these things have
afforded him opportunities for learning
pretty much all there is TO know about
the great questions Of the day. except
no one when ] say that Cannon is the
best posted man in the United States.
Although, on account of my health, /
have not been to Illinois for about
year, my iuformants there tell me the
State IS solid for him, and Of that /
have no doubt. The State delegation
viii 20 before the convention and nOmi-
nate him. and then they viii make the
fight that should result In his nOmina-
ton. Ard, when YOU come 10 think of
It. there is nOsreasOn on earth why he
should not be nominated. Added TO this
knowledge of those things which affect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
Deposits Are Always Subject to Check

In addition 70 drawing interest in banking
dept. Of Union Trust Co. I4fA F ST. In
crease your income by opening a bank
account with this company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17

Swift &. Company's sales OF fresh beef
IN Washington for the Weeking ending
Saturday. September Il, 1907, averaged
Ola cents per pound.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
$1,000 Niagara Falls Excursion. Sep

TENDER %. Baltimore & Ohio. Special
train standard coaches and parlor cars.
leaNlng washington l.45 q. m, running
via Philadelphia and picturesque Iehig6
Valley. Liberal stopOvers returning
Tickets good ten days. Attractive sids
trips from Niagara Fails. Last ezcur-
sion October stu.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-17
s4s.as to California.

Aug. 81 70 Oct. g. via Washington Sun
set Route. Personally conducted without
change. Berth $50. A J. POston. GenL
Agt-, 5i1 Pa. ave.-705 18th st.
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the public interests. he Is noted for his
teorlessness and his courage in standing
dp for what he believes to be right
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
PLANS OF DRUMMER FUNERAL
Rev. John williams of St. Barnabaa
VIII Conduct the Services
at Home.

Funeral services over the body Of the
late DR.. B. F. drummer. who died early
Thursday morning from the effects OF a
stroke OF paralysis sustained ten months
ago, will be held at the family residence,
25Os Dodge street, at 1:3O Saturday after
noon The ceremonies will be In charge OF
Rev. John williams. rector OF st. Barnabas'
Episcopal church, and will be participated
in by the Douglas County Medical associa-
ton, Of which DR.. drummer was an active
and earnest member and from which the
pallbearers. active and honorary. have been
selected.
8. c. drummer. a brother OF DR.. Crum-
mer. arrived in Omaha Friday morning to
be in attendance at the funeral. Mr.. Crum-
mer came from his home at Topeka, Kan,
where he is private secretary to Governor
Hoch. A sister of Mrs. drummer, Mrs. o.
F. Mattison of Evanston, H.. arrived in
Omaha Friday and another brother of Dr.
drummer, Joseph c. drummer. is now en-
route TO Omaha from his home at Burling-
ton, Ia These are the only out-of-town
relatives who can attend. H'
Those who Will act as honorary paIlbearers
at the funeral are: Drs. J. p Lord, H p.
Hamilton. A. B. Somers, A. F. Jonas, J..
F. Summers, 8. K Spalding. F. E Coulter
and D. C. Bryant The active palIbearers
will be. Drs. Charles o. Rich, w. H.
Ramsey. E. c. Henry. Willard LAngfeld,
F. W. Lake and DR.. Singer OF Norfolk
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Con Young will go Saturday to New York
for two weeks.
Robert ANDERSEN Of Lincoln was in
Omaha Friday on business.
NJ. Schroeder of David City is an Omaha
visitor registered at the Murray
W. A. Wagner, II. s. Virgins Of Lincoln
and s. r. Tracey OF Denver are at the
Her Grand.
L. W. Pomercene OF Lincoln. G. F. Field
of North Platte and Mr.. and Mrs. Duckel
OF Denver are at the Henshaw.
Ben Lindsay, Ben Lindsay, jr.; DR.. L.
Pheasant Of Pierce, Harry Barnes, 3. Rose
OF Denver, F. c. Krotter Of Palisade, A. Z.
Tecumseh and r b Root OF Lincoln are
Garrison OF Holdrege, q. A. Dunlap OF
at the Paxton.
T. E. Luttgerdy, ]. ]. Fry OF Durant
@. n. Monger of Hastings, l. G. Sparks
and w. w Morrisey OF Valentine are al
the Murray.
L. c. Deets of Des Moines is in the city
to attend the annual meeting Of the West
ern Travellers association Saturday. He
Is the guest Of Arthur l. Sheetz while here
w. F. Hunt of Fessenden, n. D.: A. q
Hahn OF Sioux Falls, r. W. Holmes OF
Memphis, Neb.; c. J. Allison. r. z. Allison
and Fred A. Hoercheit OF Neigh are at the
Merchants.
C. w. Hecht. NJ. E. Williams. F. P.
Reed Of Denver, II: V. Hilliker OF Salt
Lake City; w. II. Young, Miss Young OF
Seattle. J. L. Haveck OF David City. c. W.
Hedges OF Lincoln and II. NJ. Davis OF
Ord are at the Willard
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry F. Daley have re-
turned home from Seward after an absence
Of several weeks, having been called %
Seward by the death OF Mrs. Daley 8
mother. Mrs. Mary A Bond. who will be
remembered by many Omaha friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
BOOSTERS WILL co TO COAST
Commercial Club Will Make But One Trade
Excursion THIS Year
TRIP AS FAR AS PORTLAND IN JUNE
Plan Decided on by. the Conn
mIttee which Meets Next
Tuesday 20 Arrange All
the Details.

Only one trade excursion will be made
by the Commercial club this year and II
will be a long one. It will embrace Bur
lington and Northern Pacific territory be-
tween Omaha and Portland and Union Pa
cific territory on the return trip. Two
weeks will be required to make the Journey
and every town of consequence will be
visited The trip will be made in June, %
that the boosters may not be inconveni-
enced by hot weather.
The general plan for the excursion has
committee, whose term OF ONCE expire next
week Next Tuesday a new committee will
be appointed and it will arrange the details
of the trip.
Iowa, Nebraska, northern Kansas and
the Black Hills have all been covered in
the last three years and now the jobbers
want to get into territory that has hitherto
been neglected. The building OF new rail-
roads from Minneapolis west makes It all
the more necessary that Omaha should
strengthen its standing in the western ter
ritory. Not air the Omaha jobbers, to be
sure. are interested as far west as Oregon
and Washington, and will not make the
journey. II is expected that seyenty-fve
win 20. On account OF the magnitude OF
this undertaking no other trip viii be made
this summer.
at Sheridan on the out trip and 70 discon-
tinue them at Cheyenne on the return. The
party will have its own dining car.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
PALMER VICARIOUS VICTIM
Postmaster Disclaims Responsibility of
Raising Rents on Boxes.
PELTED WITH PROTESTS FROM PUBLIC
Says Order Was Made on RECON-
mendatiOn of First Assistant
Postmaster General
Last Jdne.

The radical increase in postohice box
rents, which went into effect I'm the Omaha
postoffice January l. has given the renters
miserable for Postmaster Palmer aud they
are not losing any time in doing so.
The impression seems to prevail that the
increase in rentals has been made with the
purpose % increase the compensation OF
the postmaster and some of the irate pa
irons Of the boxes have gone so far as to
suggest that the postmaster contribute a
part Of his salary to the rental fund.
II wish people could understand" re-
marked Postmaster Palmer. that the post
master hasn't a thing to do with the rails
ing OF the box rents. nor does he receive
the slightest benefit therefrom in the mat
else except the anathemas Of the box rem
ters. The order increasing the box rents
the result of recommendation OF the
first assistant postmaster general way back
last June. in which he said Heretofore
there has been no established basis for the
fixing OF the rental Of postoffice boxes and
consequently there is a great dissimilarity
in the charges at the different postoffices.
At some small ofices box rents are higher
than at large Offices, while frequently at
neighboring Offices of the same size the
rates widely differ Following this recon-
mendation the prices OF the box rents were
materially advanced by an order from the
postmaster general to become effective
January l. and the postmasters had no
other recourse than to obey orders"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Friday ended the term in the Omaha pub
lie schools. Next Monday the new classes
will be organized.
The Hotel Clerks association will be the
special guests Of Manager Carl Reiter at
the Orpheum this evening.
o. G. Leidigh. an attorney OF Nebraska
City has been admitted to practice before
district.
The probation officers Of the Juvenile
sogtheast corner Of NE foa1tS oe eer IN n, me
city hall. where they viii have permanent
quarters.
1t is expected at the federal building that
the Lincoln term Of the federal courts will
conclude there Friday evening and the
day.
near Tenth and Paul streets. pleaded guilty
in police court Friday morning 10 the
charge OF doing business without a license
and was fined 80 and costs.
Alice Peach, administrator Of the estate
OF William Peach Med suit against the
Union Pacific railroad asking 81 go 50 dam
ages M Peach was struck by a train OF
the defendant road on August 80, 1903, and
killed
A public report OF the delegates who at
tended the national convention Of the order
OF knights OF Zion at Chicago will be given
az Patterson hall Seventeenth ana FaTnam
streets. Sunday at $50 p. m
On account OF the serious sickness OF the
defendant the case against J. p. PorcupilI,
dairyman at Thirty-third and Cunning
streets. who was arrested about a week
ago on the charge OF selling adulterated
milk. was called for trial in police court
Friday morning and continued until Fub-
ruary
The Fairbanks-Morse company has
brought suit IN the United States circuit
court against the O. L Gregory Vinegar
Company OF Nebraska City for SCI 80 Is on
account OF contract Tor furnishing slaves.
hops and other material for the making OF
barrels. Interest Il also asked on the ac-
coant from October 20. 1906
John w. Shubert has brought suit In the
United states circuit court against the
Maverick Loan and Trust company to quiet
title 20 a certain tract OF land In Box Butte
county The petition alleges the defendants
have secured possession Of a tax deed
against the property In question which vas
not issued IN compliance with Law and that
this DEED remains cloud upon the titIe
% the property which prevents its sale
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26

Miss Pauline schenck and Mrs c. d. Nc
Laughlin.
Bridge Buncheon.
Mrs. F. P. Kirkendan entertained de-
lightfully at a bridge luncheon Thursday.
Luncheon was served at small tables which
were decorated with violets. jouquils and
hyaeinths. The prizes Of the afternoon were
awarded to Mrs. william Hill Clarke and
Mrs. A. l. Reed. Those present were:
Mrs. Frank Hochstettler. Mrs Hertche,
Mrs Martha Heath. Mrs. A. J. Love, Mrs.
r. c Moore. Mrs. Joseph Metcalf. Mrs.
T. j. Mahoney. Mrs. ]. J. McMullen. Mrs.
Mackey. Mrs. Johr A McShane, Mrs. T.
NJ orr, Mrs W. @. Sloan. Mrs. ]. r.
scobie. Mrs. E. Updike, Mrs. n. Updike,
Mrs. W. F. Allen. Mrs Robert Anglin.
Mrs. John S. Brady. Mrs. Burgert, Mrs.
H H. Baldrige, Mrs. Arthur Brandels.
Madame Blackwell, Mrs. Warren Black
we'll. Mrs ]. II. Butler Mrs. Bishop. Mrs.
Barker. Mrs. w. ]. Connell Mrs. F. N
Conner, Mrs. F. II. Gaines, Mrs. P. II.
Updike. Mrs. d. NJ. vinsonhaler. Mrs. Ella
squires. Mrs. Raymond WEIGH. Mrs. John
A. Wakefield.
Pre-NuptiaI Dinner.
Miss Grace Allison entertained at dinner
Thursday evening in honor OF her wedding
party The table was attractively deco
rated in pink and white. A low mound of
pink roses formed the centerpiece and the
white candles were shaded in pink. The
plate cards were japanese fans. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lehmer.
mother and father Of the groom. Miss Mabel
Allison. the maid Of honor, Mr.. Philip Leh-
mer, the best man. Miss Sophie Shirley
bridesmaid, and Miss Grace Conant. who
will play the wedding march.
Mrs ]. S. Peycke, assisted by Mrs. Robert
Nicely entertained the G. c. Luncheon
club Friday. The out-of-town guests pres
ent were: Mrs. w. r. Mellor of Lincoln.
and Miss Kate Langdon of Indianapolis.
Miss Evelyn Bergman was hostess at the
meeting Of the Kensington club this after
noon.
Prospective and Personal.
Mrs Joseph Barker has issued invitations
for a bridge luncheon to be given Saturday.
February . for Mrs. Clarke Powell and
Miss Helen Davis.
The MarchIonette club which was to have
been entertained Thursday at the home
OF Mrs. Paul Patton has been postponed
until Thursday OF next week.
Mrs westerman OF St. Louis is the guest
Of Miss Bessie Dumont.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward del strother re-
turned Friday morning from two months
visit in Madison. Wis.
The bridge party which was to have
been given Thursday evening for the bene-
fit Of the Creche has been indefinitely post
poned.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
BODY GOES TO PLATTSMoUTH
John A. Miller Will BE Taken to
His Old Home for
Burial.

The body OF John A. Miller, who was
found dead last Saturday evening in the
buggy shed Of Jerry Bond. 3o5l South
Twenty-eighth avenue, will be sent TO
Plattsmouth Saturday morning for burial.
An inquest was held by Coroner Bradley
and it was found Miller had died from an
attack of double pneumonia and nephritis.
evidently crawling into the buggy shed for
shelter, where he died. He was packing
house employee and was married January
10. Funeral services will not be held in
Omaha, but will be conducted at Platts-
mouth, which is the family home Of his
wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-26
RAILS FOR STREET CAR LINES
Thirteen Hundred Tons Ordered for
New Tracks By the Local
Company.

Tho Omaha 4 Council Bfu1s Street Rail-
way company has ordered LOO tons Of rails
for the new extensions which will be built
by that road early in the spring. General
Manager Smith says he anticipates no diff
Guilty in getting enough rails, but contem-
plates some trouble In securing some of
the other material needed. Large rails will
be put down in nearly every case, especially
on the South Thirty-second street extern
sion. as that street will be paved this
spring.
The extension OF q line out L street, in
South Omaha. Il again being agitated by
property owners on that thoroughfare. The
street railway officials maintain that a line
cannot be laid out L street until the new
viaduct Ii built. as the present viaduct Is
not strong enough to carry heavy cars
1t was built originally as a wagon bridge
and to carry small horse cars.
The street railway officials have had sur
veyors in the field looking over the line
from Fort Crook 70 Portsmouth. The sur
Veyors were taking levels to make an esti-
mate Of the probable cost OF a line from
Piattsmouth TO Fort Crook.
See dinner bargain ad No. 10. page II