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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
GAMBLE INQUIRY IS HELD
Committee Meets Twice Sunday and IL
Ready to ReTOrt,
PRACTICALLY NO INV EVIDENCE HEARD
II was shown that Senator'S Son
Was on senate Pay Roll
white Attending
school.

PIERRE s. d, Jan. 2O-Cspecial Tele-
gram.)-The testimony is in and II is now
up 20 the committee to say what they have
found in the charges against Senator
Gamble. The committee appointed to in
vestigete the charges against Senator
Gamble, with instructions to report to-
morrow in both houses, this morning called
a meeting TO which the public was invited.
at which the law firm Of Gaffy & Steph-
ems appeared for Senator OverholEer and
Representative Pnrmley who are pushing
the charges. They presented the senate
record showing the payments made to
Ralph Gamble and the school record at
Tome institute, which II Is charged, he
attended while on the payroll.
Another meeting was held this evening
at which Senator Gamble presented a
written statement covering the same
ground which he went over in the caucus
before his nomination. After reading, the
statement Judge Gaffy asked permission
| to question the senator which Chairman
Glass of the commission decided to be
| within his rights. The questions aimed at
! the senator were intended to show that the
son was on the payroll for the greater
part of the time in recess of congress
when but little or nothing in the way of
I StINlce WOulu DE required Oh MN anu lndt
when in school he drew the pay without
anything being asked of him in the way of
! service Senator Byrnc OF the committee
objected to the questions as being intended
| to cloud the real issue with trivial matters,
| but was overruled by the chairman Of the
committee who declared any question which
would bring out the facts would be per-
missible. After the questions had been
| asked the chairman called uDon anyone
else who had any statements to make in
regard to Senator Gamble to come forward
and give his testimony, hnf nothing further
was offered.
| While 1t cannot be said just what the
committee report Will be, the probabilities
are that II will be practically that nothing
new has been offered further than what
was stated before the caucus selection
was made. and that such action was taken
| after the facts were developed with knowl-
edge of the whole situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
sunerine Among Cattle.

sTURGIs, s. D., Jan. 2.-(Special.)-
Reports from the various sections Of the
ranges lying east and northeast Of here are
to the effect that there is great suffering
among the cattle and heavy losses are sure
to follow later II there be no break In the
weather conditions soon. Snow 10 depth
of nearly two feet covers a wide area Of
that country. and cattle are completely
shut of from feed. There are no bare spots
TO AFFORD them grazing places. The cattle
kept I'm herds at ranches and partly fed
throughout the winter are also In danger
as the supply Of hay is rapidly dlminish-
ing. 1t is said that some OF the ranchers
on the Cheyenne are buying all the hay
they can get at SIS per ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
Some Needs OF Nebraska Towns

superintendent and the master mechanic
have their headquarters here, and the com
bined payroll, from the shops, train and
engine service, etc, means an average
monthly income Of $4,000. Further than
this, Alliance Is practically the jobbing
center Of the Platte valley, many OF those
people in the valley. following the lead
Of the early settlers, still come here to
replenlsh their larders.
Thus far as to the city and country $
glories, now as to its needs; First Of all
It is sadly in need of a sewerage system.
The proposition came up at the last cleo
ton and was defeated by only seven votes.
Let us create more enthusiastic spirit
In this direction and pass at the spring
election the bonds necessary to the COM
pletion Of one of the most necessary needs
to make us a metropolitan city in every
sense and at the same time permanently
secure the health of our citizens.
Another most important need is the or
ganization of our Business Mems club into
a commercial club for the promotion OF
this city and country's welfare. This club
should begin by advertising our famous
potatoes; that, too, many seasons, the bulk
of which rots on the ground, simply be-
cause we have not enterprise enough to
place the tuber before the public in such
a way that it will speak for itself, and
this it will do IL It is given the oppor-
tunity
We need very badly, the numerous farm
ers throughout the eastern states, who
are now delving away on high-priced land
and in many instances, renters, who are
paying IS and IS an acre rent to take their
chances with us. where land is still chsaI
and where with one-third the effort, they
not only can bring big returns on their
MISUNDERSTANDING they are unable to
do now-but in the case of the renter, they
can come into possession Of their own
among a people who are both generous
and hospitabe to a fault
We are also greatly in need of the capital
that is spreading Joy to communities in
the building of large enterprises, such as
beet-sugar and starch factories, To these
we extend the glad hand of fellowship and
ask you to come and look the ground over
before beginning another venture, for our
needs crave yours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
Mysterious Disappearance of Farmer.

HURON, s. D., Jan. 0.-(Special.)-In
November just before Thanksgiving. there
stopped at a hotel in Broadland conducted
by Mrs. II. H. Kirk, a man for whom a
search Is now being made. He was tall
dark complexion, we'll built, about AZ years
Of age and clothed as a farmer. He drove
a span OF mules attached TO heavy road
wagon, In which was a stirring pillow and
breaking pillow. He remained at the hotel
until Thanksgiving day, when he purchased
a ticket and is supposed to have come to
Huron, since which time no trace Of him
has been found. Parties from Broadland
here today are unable to give any account
OF him and the authorities are now en-
deavoring to ascertain his whereabouts. No
one at Broadland appears to know his
name. The team, wagon, etc. are still be-
ing cared for by the hotel people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
T'ecuDseh.

Tecumseh il one of the most beautiful
most progressive little cities in the state
of Nebraska, situated as 1t is on the
Nemaha river and in the valley OF that
stream and right in the southeastern part
of the state-admitted to be the richest
section of the state. And yet the city has
its needs. At this time one of the chief
needs is an improved electric lighting plant,
but steps have been taken in that direc-
ton and it is believed the new plant will
he forthcoming in the spring. A new Car
negie library building Is prospective, as well
as considerable building for 1907
One OF the needs of Tecumseh is some
thing in the manufacturing line. OF course
the city cannot hope to become a manu-
featuring center, but with an enterprise
or two which would employ say from 100
to 200 men this town would soon become
a decidedly important one. AS IT is the
business here is dependent upon agricul-
.tural interests. The city has a population
Of $500 and is enjoying a steady growth.
A canning factory or a creamery would
add materially to the city. At one time a
canning factory was operated here and
seemed to prosper. but IL was lost by fire.
There is an abundance of all kinds of veg
etables and fruit grown here to make one
pay.
There is still need of improved walks in
the city, though during the past few years
hundreds of feet of concrete. brick and
other substantial walks have been laid on
our broad streets. We have a handsome
court house. and in the court yard will be
found a soldiers monument and well
mounted cannon OF the Civil war. The
campus is we'll kept and laid out with good
walks The city has a nice two-story city
hall in which is maintained the city IL
brary and fire department and Jail, in ad-
dition to the council chamber and Offices.
This city is badly in need of a hospital.
Within the past four months two men have
died in the crowded cells of the city Jail
for the want of a better place for the city
TO take them. They were paupers and
without means. A plan has been proposed
to provide city and county hospital at
the county jail, which has plenty of room.
This city has two splendid school
houses, several churches. Masonic temple,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows temple,
and many other substantial buildings. 1t
is contended by some that we need another
railroad. The Burlington has a junction
at this point. the lines from Lincoln to
st. Joseph and from Nebraska City to
Holdrege crossing here.
The Tecumseh Commercial club an or
Ranization which includes members al
most all the live business men OF the town,
is constantly pushing out for new enter
prises and anything that would see At to
come this way would be we'll e..coura Red
Our people as a whole are progressive and
we'll to do, and we have two good banks
in the city. The farmers In this county
are independent.
Some of the things suggested would no
doubt make Tecumseh better town. and
there are some acquisitions we already have
which might be added TO in numbers and
they are energetic business men with 1907
push, a decidedly social and pleasant peo-
pie, handsome women and pretty girls.
All will be welcomed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21

was engaged at laundry work. Mrs. Hale
heard a cracking noise and upon entering
an adjoining room she vas Mortified at
finding the ceiling ablaze the fre having
started from a pipe Of a heating stove. one
Of their children was in a cradle near the
stove and another In bedroom. The
frantic mother snatched the one from the
cradle and. reaching the outside door, cast
10 out on the snow. She then made rush
for the other child but to reach It she had
20 pass through the room where the fire
was raging She accomplished the rescue.
but her dress was on Are when she emerged
from the building
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
SNUB POR AMERICANS
CONTINUED from First Page)

(COntlnueo from Flrst Page)
been unable to gain admission to the gov
eminent hospital
The American hospital was established
In Winchester park, the property of the
Jesuits. Thursday, under the American
flag and in charge of Fleet Surgeon Ames
and Surgeon Norton of the Battleship
Missouri and aided by Sisters of Charity.
The hospital received more than nifty
sufferers, including persons with fractured
bones and skulls. cases of blood poison,
which had resulted from neglect OF wounds,
etc. Governor swettenham and the local
medical men were greatly opposed to the
American hospital. insisting that there
was no necessity for It as all the wounded
already had been attended TO-. Surgeon
Ames said the local medical men were
very ready to accept medical supplies, but
wished no American interference with the
wounded Consequently there was much
suffering which the American officers, IA
the name of humanity were anxious to re-
lieve. A party OF American sailors worked
at repairing the hospital building TO the
last moment, when they hauled down their
flag. the Jesuits taking charge. and re-
turned to their ships, the Yankee sailing
at l O'Clock followed by the battleships
at T.
CitiEens Ineensed at Governor.
Governor sweetenham's attitude toward
a friendly American oficer's assistance is
greatly deplored by many OF the residents
OF Kingston. some OF them even suggest
ing that the governor be petitioned 10 re-
sign. His action is construed by some as
inspired by resentment OF President ROose-
velts attitude toward jamaican negroes on
the Panama canal. Others ridicule the
governors objection TO the landing OF
American sailors. armed OF not armed.
The insecurity OF the city 10 evidenced ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
BEATRICE BRIDGE CASE ENDS
j. II. Sparks Acquitted of Charge Of
Attempted Fraud

Attempted FRAUD.
BEATRICE Neb., Jan. 2O-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The celebrated case of the State
against ]. II. Sparks of St. Joseph, charged
with attempting to defraud Gage county
by issuing claim amounting to $6Ss.4 for
a bridge in Island Grove township, which
is alleged never to have been built, was
brought to close last night in the dis
trict court and after the jury had been
out twelve hours It returned verdict OF
acquittal The contention OF the defense
was that Sparks and his clerk had erred
in filing the second bill with the county
board, while the prosecution contended
that 1t was done knowingly and with in
tent to defraud the county. The case has
attracted unusual interest in Gage county
because of the reported bridge graft dur
ing the last few years. Now that Sparks
has been given a clean bill the public in
general appears to be well satisfied with
the verdict
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21

CHEYENNE, wyo., Jan. 2.--CSpeciaL)-
Last night a colored trooper of the Tenth
cavalry, who refused to divulge his name.
threatened the life OF Private Jones, white,
Of Company NJ. Eleventh infantry. He was
taken into custody by the local police. Fri
day was payday at Fort Russell and the
trooper came to town to celebrate Upon
search II was found that every chamber Of
his six-shooter was loaded and he carried
ten additional charges In HIS pocket.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
LID is PLACED ON AT sTURGIs
Saloons Are Ordered to Close on
Sunday.

STURGIS. 8. D.. Jan. D.-(Special.)-
Notice was served on all the saloons OF
Sturgis, by the authorities of Meade county
to remove from their premises all tables
screens. curtains and partitions or devices
that prevent a free and unobstructed view
of the interiors; to exclude all minors and
habilual drunkards OF whom they have beer
notified and to close their respective places
of business at 70 o'clock on Saturday night
and keep all doors closed until IL O'Clock
on Sunday night. The order has already
been complied with, but does not meet the
approval of some OF the residents, espe-
cially so far as the screens are concerned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
- Want Ads produce results.


ST, LOUIS, Mo, Jan. O.-AdOlphus
been critically IN for several weeks. de-
parted today for Aiken, s. c. He was ac-
three trained nurses and DR.. Luedeking.
A temporary spur was laid from the ter
minal railroad tracks to Mr.. Busch
residence and his private car was hauled
almost 70 his front door. He was carried
. The cAE W an invalid chair,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
p1AMoNDs-Fren1er. 18Th and Dodge
DEATH RECORD.


Funeral OF Joseph Clements
The funeral OF Joseph w Clements aged
i3, who died early Thursday evening at his
home 2222 Burt street, from the effects
of stroke of apoplexy sustained last
Monday, was held at the family residence
at p. m. Sunday Rev. s. D. butcher,
pastor OF the First Christian church, had
charge Of the services at the residence and
at Forest Lawn cemetery, where the body
was taken for interment. Mr. Clements is
survived by his wife and daughter. Lois.
He was a stock buyer for Swift and Com
pany. He was taken with the stroke OF
apoplexy while on his way to his home. He
was taken temporarily to the South Omaha
hospital and later removed to his home,
but never regained consciousness
Mrs. Mary Drew Peavey.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, Jan. 2O.-(Special Tele-
gram Mrs. Mary Drew Peavey, aged s.
years, mother of the late Frank II. Peavey,
the millionaire grain man Of Minneapolis,
died suddenly at 1890 this morning Of
hemorrhage of the brain. Death was en-
tirely unexpected, Mrs. Peavey being in
her usual good health before retiring. The
only living children are Mrs. Jonas NJ.
Cleland of Chicago and j. +. Peavey, of
New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
wyoming Food Law violated.

CASPER, wyo.. Jan. go.-(speeial. 1.-THE
Otto Kuehne Preserving company Of Den
yer pleaded guilty to the charge Of selling
adulterated vinegar, which contained color
ing matter. In Justice court here and was
fined $50 and costs. There are three other
cases to come up within the next few days.
and others to follow. These concerns will
soon realize that 1t pays to send pure food
stufrs into Wyoming, the prosecution Is
determined to weed Wyoming Of all impure
foodstuffs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
EFFORT To OPEN OLD ROAD
school District Desires to utilize
TrniI to Rench SCHOOL House.

Trail to Reach school House.
BURWELL. Neb., Jan. 20.-(Special.) AT
term of court held here last week by Hon.
J. N Paul of St. Paul, there was tried a
case which grows out of the old townsite
Of Willow Springs. Willow Springs, in the
early days. was the county seat Of Garfield
county, and was abandoned when the
county seat was moved to Burwell A few
years ago proceedings were had to vacato
the old townsite, and this was done, leav-
ing the schoolhouse in District 10, the old
Willow Springs schcolhouse, without q
road. Then the district brought proceedings
to have the old trail that had passed the
schoolhouse I'm the early days declared a
road by travel and usage. This. OF course,
was fought by the property owners ada
cent to the townsite, as 1t cut a number Of
farms in two. In the evidence much early
history was brought out and many old
time events recalled.
The evidence disclosed that the road had
been Travelled long enough, but not that
the officials had ever claimed 1t az road
and used it as such.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21

and is going over the county saving out
native lumber for the farmers His ma
chinery is run by a mammoth traction en-
gine and he seems TO be able to handle al
most any kind Of timber. Thousands OF feet
OF lumber have been produced and Is being
converted into buildings. w l. Taylor.
one OF the best farmers Of the county, has
erected a big barn. the lumber being pro-
duced by Mr.. Swaps outfit Mr.. Taylor
planted the trees which furnished the lum-
Der for this barn. He II an old settler.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
SWANSON HAS AID OF FORMER FOES
Fremont POstmaEtership Develops
New RoIitIcal Lineup.


FREMONT, Neb.. Jan. 20.-(Special.)-
The appointment of Daniel Swanson as
postmaster OF Fremont was generally an
ticipated on account OF his excellent record.
1t has created considerable talk, however,
on account OF the fact that his former OPP
ponents within the party were active IN OBJ
tanning his reappointment He was APP
pointed to succeed Ross Hammond four
years ago after a protracted contest Mr..
Hammond seeking to hold over and being
supported by r. b. Schneider and L. d.
Richards working for Swanson. This time
he had the active influence of both Ham
mond, Schneider and f. r, Currey. Mr..
Schneider having seen Postmaster General
Cortelyou in his behalf. Swanson took no
active part in the senatorial contest before
the county convention last summer. and
probably owes his appointment to that
fact c. d. MARI the other principal can
didate for the office, had the support Of
L. d. Richards and of a good many Of
those who backed Swanson four years ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
snnth nnkota Firemen.

HURON, s. D., Jan. -2o.-(special) -The
board Of control of the South Dakota Fire
mems association met here and located the
next state tournament at WATERFOWL, in
June The board has already begun prep
araton Of a program for this meeting with
determination CT making It the greatest
gathering of firemen in South Dakota.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21

the attempt last CFrlday) night by six
negroes to waylay a midshipman from the
Missouri. who drew his revolver and put
his assailants to flight.
Last night the streets OF the burned dis
trict still reeked with the stencil OF de-
caying bodies. The burned ruins were H.
Illuminated only by the baleful glow OF the
corpse fires lining the roadways.
VuItures Hover over KinEstOn.
Today many bodies were recovered
through the aid OF vultures, which perch
in focks on the ruins beneath which their
prey is buried. As fast as they are un-
covered the bodies are thrown on the flu
neral pyres and slowly consumed.
The total number OF known dead is
about $50, and it is believed there are at
least 100 persons who have not been &C
counted for.
Food is coming into the city from the
country districts. but famine is greatly
feared.
The filthy conditions Of the camps on
the parade grounds and race course. where
thousands OF persons are huddled under
improvised tents, rooted over and sheathed
with palm leaves. causes grave apprehen-
sion OF an outbreak of typhoid fever
At present there is a most urgent need
for tents for several thousand persons, but
the government is not supplied with these
and is not making endeavors to obtain
them. Rain is now threatening and II Il
should come 1t will involve untold suffer
ing on the homeless thousands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
chi1aren Rescued from Fire.

sTURGIs, s. D.. Jan. O-(special)-
Joseph Hale. residing near Volunteer re-
Gently had his residence and all its con-
tents destroyed by fire. Mr., Hale was away
al the time of the accident and his wife
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21

Portable sawmiII IL Success.
TECuMSEH. Neb, Jan. O-(Special)-
A. Sway OF Vesta has a portable sawmill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-21
Man FAN. from MOVING main.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. Jan. 2O-(spe
clal.)-George shrimp, who resides in the
vicinity Of Murray is strongly opposed to
paying railroad fare. Saturday he decided
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-11
VAIN MAGININGS ABOUT JAPAN"

We extend Of the dis
dealing with the yellow
o evident object of both being
between the countries
Oriental immigration
might would
and the Japanese government has ask
ed consultation removal as
regarded remarkable President
NOTHIUG TO SAY.
consciousness all weird
ma of
Wall due
would business
for - which the securities represent
baehip the Atlantic
reasonable the kind
friendly Visit TO Japanese
tsSADOR AOKI AND 1T Is At
NONE OF OUR BUSINESS
immigration the that nothing Whatever -
dol in
s likely to be Informed
is North America VIII
immigration Orienlal coolies
that Japanese
WOULD LIKE To BE PERMITTED TO REGILAIE
END, AND MOST PEOPLE IN
EXTEND THAT COURTESY BY
ENACTMENT OF DOMESTIC LAW ON THE SuIJECT ,,
SHALL NOT HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF BEING AIMED fA
TCULARIY AT JAPANESE.
journalists nothing but the offspring of diseased magna
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-12-11
THE FIGHT FOR OPENING THE WILLAMETTE

hal be made naygabe without toll
generations.
to the
PRODUCER
the TO the
to % 100000
UNLOCKING WHICH UNLOCKS WHOLE RIVER.
freeloc ks and
the
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of
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LABOR
Upon report disposition Of the
be the
cover the locks canal.
bill appropriate $780,
buyth
them MEASURE HARD.
make the h
hat Twill consideration.
ia bill will be a this
the amette river projects will receive
INTENTION has been given
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