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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-16
SENATOR FORAKER
|. DEFENDS NEGROES
FGATHERS EVIDENCE At HIS
OWN EXPENSE
Investigation Of the Brownsville Affair
Brlnas Out Startling Testimony.
Many Threats Said to
Have Been Made
Rv Assoclnted Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March Is. - That
Senator Foraker is gathering evidence
at his own expense in defense of FORMER
negro soldiers who were discharged
from the army for alleged completely In
the shooting up" of brownsville, rex,
was disclosed toeay in q sharp clash
between members of the senate COM
mittee on military affairs which is in
vestigating the Brownsville affray.
Senators Overman, Foster and War
ner had piled a number Of witnesses
with questions as to whom they had
talked with before coming to wash
ington to testify
Those witnesses confessed that they
had been interviewed by a man named
Ferguson as to what they knew con-
cerning the Brownsville affair, but
none of them could say whether he was
a white man or a negro, and disclaimed
knowledge as to Ferguson's connection
with the investigation.
This form of questioning was pur-
sued when Corporal John L.. Rummel,
a cook of company M, Twenty-siXth
infantry, was recalled today for cross
examination.
During the inquiry Senator Foraker
Interrupted, saying: Ferguson went
down to Fort Sam Houston at my ex-
pense. / received an anonymous letter
giving the names of several persons
said to have information that might
be of value in this inquiry and 1 sent
Ferguson to find out what they knew
No Criticism Offered
Senators Warner, Overman and Fos-
ter hastened to assure Senator Fora
ker that they had no criticism to offel
OF the course he had pursued and ex-
planation was made that since 1t had
been indicated that the Constitutions
league had secured affidavits from mer
which the same men denied upon being
put upon the stand, the examination
here was to determine whether Fergu-
son was a representative Of that league
Assurance was given by Senator For
aker that Ferguson had no connection
with the Constitutional league and Sen
ator Overman said laughingly:
well, Is he a niger OF a white
man?"
II don't know; 1 think he is a mu-
latto," replied Senator Foraker.
He then withdrew the remark for the
reason, he said, that he was in doubt
and did not want to give offense.
The incident was passed over after
an exchange of compliments between
Senator Foraker and the senators TAX
ing the opposite side of the case.
Rummels testimony and that OF
Frank Fischer, also a cook of company
M, was to the effect that they had fire.
quently heard citizens of Brownsville
make remarks derogatory to the negro
soldiers after the order was issued to
send, them to Fort Brown.
Former Private William J. Rappe OF
company M, Twenty sixth infantry, tes-
titled at length concerning the hearing
OF threats made by citizens that the
negro soldiers would be run out of town
and as to the alleged bad character OF
Brownsville.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-16
AMusEMEN1s
DELAsco THEATER
Belasco. Mayer 3 Co. Propa
Phones: Main 1850; Home Ass1,
FOR ANOTHER BIG WEEK

IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE
HAVE BEEN UNABLE GET SEATS FoR THE RE-
BAsco STOCK CoMPANY's MARvELoUsJY FINE PRoDUc-
T1oN FAMOUS EMOTIONAL DRAMA,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-16
A Little Mixed

Ma" said the sweet girl graduate.
looking up from the daily paper. "are
these wash sales you read about laundry
bargainsg'
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-16
STOCKS STRONG
At THE CLOSE
Continued from Page One)
ward corporations is much misunder-
stood by the general public"
RAILROAD MAGNATES
FIND THEMSELVES IN AN
EMBARRASSING POSITION
By Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, March 15.-At late
hour tonight President Roosevelt had
received no word from the four presi-
dents who were suggested by j. +.
Morgan on the eve of his departure for
Europe as conferees to discuss with the
President the railroad situation and to
urge Mr. Roosevelt to take some action
to "allay public anxiety" as to the ad-
ministrations ideas on the subject.
The embarrassment In which the rail-
road magnates have been placed is due
to the fact that Mr.. Morgan arranged
the conference with the president with
out consulting the officials with whom
he asked the audience.
= 1t is known that within the last few
days President McCrea of the Pennsyl-
vania communicated with the president
and made clear that while he did not
want to show any discourtesy, he did
not want to be placed in the attitude
of coming to the White House to make
O. plea for executive clemency. Since
so much publicity has been given the
proposed conference 1t is the general
belief in official circles that the rail-
road presidents will decide to keep the
appointment arranged by Mr.. Morgan.
Policies Well Known
1.-The presidents policies have been SO
Clearly OulllHSu III MS lAfSSSdBSS anu hlh
public addresses" said a member of the
interstate commerce commission today
''.Aat 1t is possible the railroad presi-
dents have decided that their visit to
the White House win be useless. Presi-
dent Hughitt, one of Mr. RooseYelt's
personal friends, has on several oc-
casions discussed the railroad situa-
ton with the president and he knows
that the administration has no desire
to punish the good railroad corpora
tions" simply because the bad railroad
corporations' refuse to abide by the
laws regulating the common carriers
Governor Deneen and Attorney Gen
eral Stead Of Illinois, who We're Invited
TO Washington by the president, ar
rived tonight and viii call at the White
House tomorrow While Governor De-
neen refuses TO discuss the object Of his
conference with the president, II can be
stated on good authority that the Chi
eago e Alton deal and other disclosures
brought out at the recent Hartman
Investigation will be discussed and this
situation IN general viii be gone over.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-16

Everything you want you win ana In
the classified page-a modern eneyclo-
pedia. One cent q word
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-16

Everything you want you VIII ana In
he classified page. One cent word.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

fore. not only 70 authorize the construc-
ton Of these club houses under the aus
pices Of the Young Mems Christian asso-
station, but also, 20 confirm the action OF
the commission IN the payment OF chap
lalna Of different determinations. who
ofhciate at church services I'm the build
inRh
f'Qr these reasons have I come 70 bear
testimony 70 the greatness Of the associa-
ton whose strength and usefulness this
beautiful building typihea. II is only one
OF many evidences e. be felt ell over this
country. IN the far distant Philippines. on
Porto Rico. Of the great work which this
ae8ociation IL doing ip the moral elevation
OF American manhood.
Tive Speeches in Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, April ESe-secretary Taft
viii deliver two. and possibly three. ad.
dresses here tomorrow. In the morning he
viii visit the University Of Cincinnati.
where ne IL a professor In the law school
and speak to the stndepts. Later in tho
day he may visit The Chamber Of Com
marue.
IN the evening he will speak 70 the
members Of the Business Mems club on the
Panama canal This address will be ex-
tsmpore and will relate chieny to the
changes IN the work and improved condll
tons on the isthfnus which have taken
place between his last two visits to
Panama.
Tuesday Mr.. TAFT win return to Wash.
inEton.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
FUNERAL OF MRS. S. /. GORDON
Many Friends Attend at Church and
Follow the Body TO the
Grave.

The sacred edifce loaded with beautiful
flowers in every available spot, the last Of
ferings Of many loving friends, the funeral
OF Mrs Charlotte Gordon wife of former
Police Judge Samuel 1. Gordon, was held
at Grace Baptist church, Tenth and ATbcr
streets at o'clock Sunday afternoon, the
services being led by Rev. b. F. Fellman,
pastor OF the church. Many of the people
afterward followed the body to the grave
at Forest Lawn cemetery, where, In add
tion to the regular ceremonies, a chorus OF
thirty voices sang. The evidences OF keen
sorrow and regret were numerous and re-
fected the high esteem in which the one
they incurred had been held in life.
The honorary pallbearers were chosen
from among the associates OF Mrs. Gordon
in her church work and social circles, be-
ing Mesdames Hun, Ban. Fellman, Chris
tenson, Cook and Jenkins. The active pail
bearers were Thomas Hull. NJ. G. Maclead,
F. c, White. NJ. II. Gaertson Judge Lee s,
Estells and l. ID. Holmes.
Among the relatives who were present
from out OF the city were Mrs. Derida Far
ris, Yates City, Kan; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M
Wells and daughter. Sioux City Ia; A. J.
Jones, Pleasant Hill, Mo-, Mrs, Arthur
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

was entirely worthy Of the generous pa
tronage accorded IT, DR.. Marcus Mooney,
an old bachelor, marries young widow
by the name OF Black. Shortly after his
marriage he learns that her first husband
mysteriously disappeared after eating some
time Of other husbands she had whose
names were White, Brown and Purple, and
who all disappeared after eating of her
salad. The Doctors alarm reaches its
height when his wife prepares a big din
ner and lays especial stress on the salad,
and he calls a halt and prepares to pack
his grip and leave. The situation is olari.
fed when his wife explains that she only
had one husband, but that he went under
different aliases. Weary Willie Walker
the pretended rajah, makes the fun Of
the evening and is good Trixie, the SER
want girl, appeals strongly to the gallery
in her character songs. The chorus work
is fairly good, and the music throughout
is quite catchy. Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, with the usual matinee will
end the present engagement
Ruth Grey Mt the Lyric.
Ruth Grey was greeted by two good
houses at the Lyric yesterday the open
ing Of her second week at that theater
She continues to send her audiences away
wondering, Matinees will be given on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

home near Frankfort Mrs. johnson has
been an invalid for long time and leaves
= husband and several children to mourn
her loss. Interment was made at Frank
fort, Kan.
BEATR1CE-L NJ. Pemberton. attorney
for the school district Of Beatrice, has In
stituted suit In the district court against
sX-County Treasurer W. w. Wright and
his surety. the Union Surety company, for
the recovery Of interest in the amount OF
NSsSS, alleged TO be due the school dis
trict and which, Il is claimed, was dis
tributed by the ex-treasurer among the
other districts In the county during his
term Of once.
BLUE HILI~-The children who have
finished tho country school or who have
completed the eighth grade in their own
school will be entitled 20 attend the Blue
The new free high school law only re-
quires parents who wish 20 send their
children TO the high school TO notify the
county superintendent at Red Cloud on
or before the last Monday in June This
VIII endue you 60 free tuition, free books
work.
CHADRoN--Mary r. woodruff aged 81
years, died Thursday, leaving a husband
Francis 3. WOODBURY., and Ave children
MIS-. Anne Stanley OF Alliance. Nab: Mrs
hila A. Mack OF 0lendive, Mont: Mrs
Minnie o. Place Of Marshalltown, la: Ed
win woodruff OF Sehgman, Mo-, and Mrs
julia a. Hamilton o. this city. All were
ave among the Oldest and most esteemed
Dawes county settlers. The funeral serv-
ices were held In the First Congregational
church, conducted by the pastor, Rev
@. w Mitchell
PlAAINVIEW-Thre hundred odd Fell
lows attended the anniversary exercises In
the opera house last evening. Delega-
lions were present from Creighton, Bruins
wick Orchard, Pierce, Randolph, Belden
and Laurel. The contest for the prize
banner was competee for by the teams Of
Creighton Plainview and Randolph The
work OF these teams was pronounced very
gooc by all who Witnessed It, After a
close contest the Plainview team was
awarded the banner, with Randolph a close
second, and Creighton not far of. The
next anniversary fs)m this district will be
held at Randolph and II is expected that
great interest will be felt in another con-
test of this kind.
CHADRON-Chadron lodge, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows. Saturday celebrated
tho eighty-eighth anniversary of the first
lodge held In America. A long procession
followed the band to the Rink opera house
wearing their regalia, and the house was
crowded with invited guests at 2:3O p. m.
10 hear an address from j. F. POucheT OF
Omaha A banquet was given at $50 to
members J Of the lodge also to the Rebe q ms
and their families. Covers were laid for
300 w. +. Hayward acted as toastma ster
The toasts were; 1.-THE Day We Celebrate"
A. g. Fisher; The Rebekahs," John H.
Crowder of Gordon THE odd Fellow"
Mrs. W. II. Reynolds; Visiting Brothers"
Robert Scott; Lodge No. 40" Hon. r. F.
Bontius of Harrison, Neb.; odd Roads,
Rev. Poucher; Good Bye" w. H. Rey-
nolds.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
FOOD ECONOMY
How to save Money and Get strong.

Nature always economies. There Is no
waste in nature except as man brings il
about
In keeping up life and energy, Nature
requires just so much OF the simple ele-
ments that go to make up proper food
man often causes waste Of energy, by over
eating.
A MINI. man cut down on his food
schedule and was able to get rid OF a lot
OF Ills and be comfortable. He writes;
For q years / suffered from chronic
rheumatism and many other serious ills.
including indigestion. headaches and slug
gishness OF mind and body, which were
very trying.
IT was advised by doctor who is an
ardent advocate OF Grape-Nuts, that my
trouble lay In too much food.-too much
meat-eaten too fast without proper mastl-
cation. He advised me to try Grape-Nu
IAN experiment OF only few days con
WINGED me that he was right.
Il made the change. and have found
Grape-Nuts not only valuable as feed, but
extremely helpful to perfect digestion by
thorough chewing.
Two eggs and a handful OF Grape Nuts
with a little cream thoroughly ehewed, for
breakfast now takes the place OF four eggs
some bacon or ham and lot Of pancakes
or fried potatoes.
with a corresponding change IN my
other two meals, ! ma myself. for the first
time in Is years. entirely free from rheu-
matism. Indigestion and medical attend
ance. And my wife declares I am more
agreeable and intelligent than everr Name
given BY Postum Co. Battle Creek. Mich
Read the book, The Road 20 Wellvills
IN pkgs There's Reasi
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
TRAVELLERS MEET AT HASTINGS
Convention Of Nebraska Council U. c.
r. Begins Friday.

Convention Of Nebraska Council U. G.
T.. Begins Friday.
HASTINGS Neb., April B-(Special) y
The tenth annual convention Of the United
Commercial Travellers. grand council Of
Nebraska. will be held here May 3 and
and local committees are now hard at
work arranging for the entertainment OF
the visitors.
The festivities win begin with a parade
Friday morning led by the Sutton Cornet
band. The opening session OF the council
will be held at II a. m. the same day
After invocation by Grand Chaplain II. b.
Harrison an address Of welcome will be
delivered by Mayor Miles supreme past
councillor Of the United States, to which
response will be given by c. J. Lyon Of
Omaha. Another business session win be
held early in the afternoon and later a
concert will be given by the Sutton band.
The visiting women win be entertained
by the wives of the local United Com
mercial Travellers In the Elks' club rooms.
Friday evening the visitors will be taken
by special train to the State Hospital for
the Insane where there will be a recep-
ton and ball in the amusement hall
After their return from the hospital they
will be entertained with a banquet in
Knights Of Pythias hall.
The convention will conclude Saturday
morning with a brief business session and
seeing Hastings" by automobile expedi-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

Knight and son, Irvington, Neb., and Mrs
f. r. knight, Indianoln, la.
Mrs. Gordon died Friday afternoon within
one hour after she had suffered a stroke
Of paralysis In front Of the New York LAfe
building. She was about to drive 20 the
depot with her husband and daughter. Mrs
Charles J. Ziebarth where the latter was
TO take train for Fremont TO attend the
convention of the Travellers Protective as
ISOLATION, Of which her husband is a MEM
Der. Mrs. Gordon Is survived by her hus-
band, two sisters, Mrs Farris and Mrs
Malona Jones, and three children. w. A.
Gordon, Mrs. Grace Ziebarth and Mrs. Belle
Wells. She was 80 years old and had lived
in Omaha twenty-five years
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
LICENSE FIGHT AT WEST POINT
Withdrawn After sa-
loon Men Make COncessions

RemOnstrnnces Withdrawn After sa-
loon Men Make Concessions,
WEST POINT, Neb., April 8-(Special0
demonstrates were filed against each Of
the nine applicants for saloon license in
West Point. The principal grounds for the
remonstrances are that the liquor notices
were not published in the paper having
the largest circulation within the county;
that the petitions for licenses we're not on
file during the period OF publication; that
the applicants, with two exceptions, had
violated the section of the Slocumb law
which fcrbids the use of blinds, screens
etc. This action of the demonstrators
caused quite a little excitment in the city
for a time, It being almost unprecedented
in West Point, where the saloon and brew
cry interests are strong. However, an
agreement was finally reached by the OPP
posing parties, who made mutual conces-
sions, with the result that the remon-
strances were withdrawn and the licenses
will be granted, as prayed for. The net re-
suit Of the movement is the total abolition
of blinds and screens in the saloons, every
one Of them having removed these obstruc-
tons, allowing an uninterrupted view Of
the interior from the street
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
MAY DAY TO Be QUIET
CONTINUED from First Page.)


Shall accept the offer Of a continuance Of
the nine-hour day with per cent in
crease of wages or go on strike. About
10000 men are involved
The street car men have issued a call
for a mass meeting at midnight Tuesday
for the purpose OF taking a vote on the
refusal CO the United Railroads to grant
the motormen and conductors an eight
hour day and a wage rate OF s. per dav. II
a strike should be voted the entire street
car traffic Of the city will be paralyzed.
The strike OF steam laundry workers,
which went into effect In this city and
Oakland one month ago. Is still on. with
no immediate prospect of settlement.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
Experts Testify for state.

Experts TestIFy for state.
The state in rebuttal then introduced
its hypothetical question referring to the
sanity of the patient. The question set
forth its line OF prosecution, the evident
preparation Of the defendant by taking
all Of his letters before leaving the house
that evening; Of stepping aside and shoot
ing her as she passed by him in the COM
pany of Charles Smith, whom he had
threatened as he had threatened Rachel;
then running back to the Kent barn, taking
a wheel, riding over twenty miles, stop
ping in farm house when caught in the
rain, remaining there for breakfast. burn
ing his letters, displaying no unusual con-
duct or manner, going to Dannebrog, mis-
representing his name and residence until
the sheriff came, then, knowing the sheriff,
admitting that he guessed he was the man
the sheriff wanted; ASSUMING these facts
to be true, and that Hamlin had not had
an epileptic At during his entire residence
I'm Grand Island. And5lno pains as com
planned OF at the tiAEssof the shooting, aid
the defendant know right from wrong
when he fired the shota TO this question
DR.. j. Lue Sutherland of this city, City
Physician McGrath. DR.. G. II. Roeder and
DR.. j.. w. Hoge all testified unqualihedly
in the Affirmative.
The state recalled George Engie and
Steve williams, with whom Hamlin had
been for some time, before the shooting.
and they testified that he had not com
planned to them OF any pains in the head
or Of not feeling we'll
Here both sides closed, and as It was i'm
possible to complete the argument before
midnight on Saturday night, and IT would
have been irregular to complete It on Sun
day. the jury was excused until Monday
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
D1AMoNDs-Frenzcr. 15tn and Dodge
SHOOT OF NEBRASKA sPoRTsMEN

Several Interesting Special Events on
the Program.
Frank Dworak the secretary OF the
State Specimens associat ton. yesterday
gave out several additional facts concern
Ing the state shoot which is to be held in
South Omaha June 4. and 6. There are
to be twelve events each day of the shoot.
on the second day Captain Hardy will
Mr.. and Mrs, ToppeTwein Of san Antonio,
Tex will give their exhibition of eX-
pert shooting. Five hundred dollars in
cash has been added to the regular prizes
and this will make an exceptional induce
ment to the sDortsmen OF the state and
Iowa.
On June 8, the day previous to the open
ing of the tournament proper, the
grounds will be open for practice The
Cassidy property. near Thlrty-sixth and
9 streets WIN be used for the tournament.
Dana Morrills traps and cay pigeons will
be used exclusively at this meet. The
clay birds are manufactured in South
Omaha and are said TO be excellent in
quality. Mr.. MorriliDis the president OF
the state association and has long been a
leader in all matters pertaining to the
huntsman's interests and outhtting Much
assistance and, conn Stition Is expected
from Iowa, which holds its state shoot
the previous week. On the week follow
ing the Sioux City association will hold its
annual shoot.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
ANTI-PAss LAW TEST CASE
Complaint Filed Against Attorney for
| Missouri Pacific nj PInttsmouth.

Complaint Filled Against Attorney for
Missouri Pacific ut PIattsmOuth.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., April 8.-(Spe-
cial.)-County Attorney c. A. Rawls filed
in Justice Archer's court a complaint
against Judge A. N. Sullivan, local attorney
for the Missouri Pacific Railway company,
charging him with having accepted a pass
from that company when not employed by
1t more than half of the time. A warrant
was served and the defendant appeared in
court and, waving preliminary examina-
tion gave bond Of 800 for his appearance
In district court. which will convene in this
city Monday. This action was brought to
test the validity OF the new anti-pass law,
which also applies to physicians employed
by the railroad companies.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair in Nebraska Today, Except snow
or Rain in the Southwest
Portion.


WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Forecast OF
the weather for Monday and Tuesday:
For Nebraska-Fsir Monday, except snow
or rain In southwest portion; Tuesday, fair
and warmer.
For Iowa-Rain in eRst, fair in west
portion, colder in southeast portion Mon
day; Tuesday, fair and warmer.
For Kansas-Fair Monday, colder in
south portion Tuesday. fair and warmer.
For Missouri-Rnin and colder Monday;,
Tuesday, rain.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

The terrible itching and srnartlng, incl
dent to certain skin diseases, is almost in-
stantly allayed by applying Chamberlains
Salve. Price, % cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

The number Of wolves captured in Ne
braska last week indicates that knowledge
that the bounty il no longer paid is not
general or the bounty is Of little Importance
when man and wolf meet.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

Muscle for Chickens-The city council
has adopted the suggestion offered by the
Tribune which will make you either cage
or muzzle your barnyard fowl, or else pay
a fne-Hastings Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

Now that nature has slsddened the hearts
OF dry farmers" by unreasonable precipi-
tation II should remember those who live
where drainage Is necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29
NEBRASKA FROM DAY TO DAY
Quaint and Curious Features of Life
IN q Rapidly Growing
state.

Western Nebraska formers who picked
corn IN the snow last fall may have the
more novel experience OF planting II in
the snow this spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

ing into Kearney the rear axle Of the front
truck give away, tearing up the track for
5o0 feet. The train is delayed here for re-
pairs. which win take Eve hours
Omaha daily bee., 1907-04-29

Accident Delays Train,
KEARNEY, Neb., April B.-(special Tel
egram. )-Union Pacific train No II escaped
a serious wreck here today. As It was pull