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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
CHAPTER v.

1t seems absurd enough that
these letters discriminating himself
in such violent terms should at
tributed to young Edalji, but the
climax is reached when most Of
fensive post card, handed in at
Edaljis own business Office, is also
sworn to by the expert employed
by the police as being in Edalji's
own writing. This vile effusion,
which cannot be reproduced in full,
accuses Edalji of guilty relations
with a certain lady, ending up with
the words, Rather go back to your
old game of writing anonymous
letters and killing cows and writ
ing on walls"
Now. this post card was posted at
Wolverhampton upon Aug. 4. 1908.
AS luck would have it, Edalji and
his sister had gone upon an excur-
sion to Aberystwith that day, and
were absent from very early morn
ing till late at night. Here is the
declaration of the station official
upon the point:
On the night of 4th Of August,
1903, and early morning of the 9Th,
I was on duty at Rugeley town sta
ton and spoke to Mr.. George Edal-
il and his sister, who were In the
train on their return from Aberyst-
with.
VIM. BULLOCK,
Professionalism, Rugeley Town
Station.
The station master, at Wyrley has
made a similar declaration.
1t is certain, then, that this post
card could not have been by him,
even had the insulting contents not
made the superstition absurd. And
yet it is included in that list of
anonymous letters whcih the pO-
lice maintained. and the expert de-
clared. to be in Edalji's own hand
writing. If this incident is not
enough in itself to break down the
WHolS CdoC, 81 ldI as the dutIOI-
ship of the letters goes, then ask,
what in this world would be
sufficient to demonstrate its alb
Surdity?
Now, during these six months,
while Edalji was receiving these
scurrlious letters, and while the
police were receiving others &C
cusing the young lawyer, you will
naturally ask why did he not take
some steps himself to prove his In
nocence and to find out the writer?
He did, as matter of fact, every
thing In his power. He offered a
reward of $25 pounds in the public
press--a reward. according to the
police theory. for his own appre-
hension. He showed the police the
letters which he received, and he
took keen interest in the capture
of the criminals, making the very
sensible suggestion that blood
hounds should be used 1t seems
hardly conceivable that the preju-
dice of the police had risen to such
a point that both of these facts
We're alleged as suspicious circum-
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Special Correspondence to The Press

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 12.-Perkins
of Chicago, was wined, dined and
entertained by friends of Perkins,
of Omaha, who thought him the
real Omaha product, and when the
genuine Omaha Perkins found it
out, he started on a still hunt for
Perkins, of Chicago.
R. A. Perkins, of Omaha, return
ed home two weeks ago, after a
stay of nine months in Denver. His
arrival was announced in the news
papers and a delegation of friends
set out to welcome him.
On the same day r. A. Perkins,
of Chicago, registered at local
hotel, and the friends of the Oma-
ha Perkins found him first.
He talked like the Omaha Per-
kins, acted like him and looked like
him, and the Omaha friends did
not know that it was not he.
Perkins, of Chicago, thought a
oho was oSiHS pldyeu vi HIN anu
went through with the fun.
The best in the house was order
ed and after the festivities in the
cafe were ended the Chicago Per-
kins was escorted to theater
After the theater Perkins sue
ceeded in eXcusing himself and
went to his hotel.
ITS fine lot of youngsters you
have in this city," he remarked to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
By THE GREATEST LIVING


stances against him, as though he
were endeavoring to worm himself
into their confidence, and SO find
out what measures they were TAX
ing for the capture of the offender.
l am quite prepared to find that in
these dialogues the quickwitted
youth showed some Impotence at
| their constant blunders, and that
the result was to increase the very
great malevolence with which they
| appear to have regarded him, ever
since their chief declared, in 1895:
Il shall not pretend to believe any
protestations of ignorance which
your son may make"
1t is this studious youth who
touches neither alcohol nor tobac-
CO, and is SO blind that he gropes
his way in the dusk, who is the
dangerous barbarian who scours
the country at night, ripping up
horses. Is it not perfectly clear,
looking at his strange, swarthy
face and bullying eyes, that it Is not
. the village ruffian, but rather the
unfortunate village scapegoat, who
stands before you?
| have brought the narrative
down to the Aug. II outrage. At
this period 20 constables and de-
tectives had been brought into the
district, and several, acting, l pre-
ters, watched the vicarage at night.
On Aug. II Edalji, following his
own account. returned from his
/ work at Birmingham-he had start
ed in practice there as a lawyer
and reached his home about $50
He transacted some business, put
on a blue serge coat, and then
walked down to the bootmaker's in
the village, where he arrived about
S:35, according to the Independent
evidence of John Hands, the trades
man In question. His supper would
not be ready before $50, and until
that hour he took a walk round,
being seen by various people. His
household depose to his return be-
fore supper time, and their testi-
mony is confirmed by the state
ment of Walter Whitehouse, who
saw the accused enter the vicarage
at 9:25. After supper Edalji re-
tired to bed in the same room as
his father, the pair having shared
an apartment for II years. The old
vicar was a light sleeper, his son
was within few feet of him, the
whole house was locked up, and the
outside was watched by constables,
who saw no one leave it. By the
police evidence there were no less
than 20 men scattered about wait
ing for the offender.
And yet upon that night a pony
had been destroyed at the Great
Wyrley colliery. Sergeant Parsons
gave evidence that he saw the
pony, apparently all right. at IL
o'clock at night. 1t was very dark
but he was not far off. 1t was a
wild night. with rain coming in
squalls The rain began about IL
and cleared about dawn, being very
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
LAW GOOD
FOR ROADS

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE London
Statist, the leading financial organ
of Great Britain. has five page re-
view on the present and future stat
us of American railway properties.
Two years ago, when rate legisla-
ton was 0coposed by the president.
there came a cry across the water
to foreign stockholders that the
law now in effect would ruin the
railroads. The Statst article shows
how empty that prophecy was Says
the Statist:
There is no prospect that rail-
way transportation in the United
States will overtake the demand for
many years to come On the con-
trary. production and trade are like
ly to keep far ahead of railroad
construction. Hence no serious de-
cline in rates, other than that nat
urally accompanying increasing
density of traffic, is to be looked
for Trade reactions will come. but
they will be of short duration, and
will not prevent an enormous
growth of traffic from decade to de-
cade. -
Furthermore, the legislation
passed last year. which makes
granting Of secret rates or rebates
a criminal offense. will do a great
deal to prevent undue reductions in
freight charges in future" y
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fit the Theatres
THE COLUM BiA.

making a hit this week. 1t is play
ed in lively manner and offers an
eXtravagant range of costumes,
with plenty Of good music and dane
ing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
THE SPOKANE.

The management now an
nounces that the Red Feather
Co. will be here for Wednesday and
Thursday nights. The company has
been held up by washouts for seS-
eral days at Walla Walla, but it is
believed they will be able to fill
the latest dates set for them
here.
The engagement of Arthur Hart
man, violinist, has been indefinite
ly postponed on account of railroad
trouble. His concert will probably
be arranged as early as possible al
ter the theater schedule is re-
adjusted.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
"FAST FIVE" DEFEATED.

The S. A. A. G. team defeated
the Fast Five" team at basketball
on rollers at the Princess rink last
evening by the score of to 2. The
game was holly contested one
throughout and good playing was
done by both teams. Berger, Of the
S. A. A. c., was the star player.
The teams lined up as follows. S.
A. A. C.-McFee, Berger, Nelson,
Harrington and Fehan. Fast Five"
-Croid. Davis, McKenna. Went.
worth and Hob.
The Press is the only penny pa.
DER in the Inland Empire. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
THE AUDITORIUM,

:, "The Masqueraders," Jessie Shir-
9eys bill for the week, has been
staged and costumed in up-to-date
style and the company is handling
the play in its usual satisfactory
manner.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12

"Do you always have fruit for
breakfast"
Always. My wife hands me a
lemon the first thing"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-12
THE WASHINGTON.

This weeks vaudeville bill is a
hummer and in patronage bids fair
to make a new record for the popu-
lar house. The program is long
and carries an all star cast. Smith
O'Bren is an artist in singing and
monologue work.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1907-11-14
FEDERAL's ANNUAL REPORT
Net Profits for Last Fiscal Year Were
$2,532,250
Chicago Mining World

NSIlSdSc willing W OlluJ
The net earnings for the fiscal
year ending with August were
s2,532, $50, which is $153, $50 less
than for the II mcnths previous.
Dividends for the last fiscal year
amounted to $1,917,74l, an in
crease Of s27O, 2S4. After writing
off $500, 600 on account of develop
uent work there remained sur
plus Of 1914, 800, which is 1928, 1874
less than for the year 1866. The
total surplus on Aug. 81, 1907,
was 81, 1886, 593.
During the past year there was
mined 888,050 tons of ore and
shipments were 130,371 tons of ore
and concentrates. The yield was
3, 6S9, 29S ozs. OF silver and SO, TAG
tons Of lead.
The assets on Aug. 81, 1907,
were: Property $18,741,98 ma
terials and supplies. $125,3S4;
accounts receivable, $409, 46S;
total, $40, $40, 1913. Liabilities
were: Capital stock, $18,O 200, 900;
accounts payable, s29O,S0l; divi-
bends payable, S389,541; surplus,
4, 1856, 1913; total, $20,5l6,9 1888.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1907-11-14
THE LOCAL MARKET
Snow Storm and Lucky Calumet
Most Active

Snow Storm was again the most
active stock in the local market
during the past week though Lucky
Calumet was a good second. After
the news Of the strike in the Trade
Dollar leaked out that stock was
also in good demand and there was
considerable trading all week in
Gertie and Copper King.
There were also many inquiries
for Idora, but holders showed no
disposition to consider a price OF
less than six cents after the change
l in management was announced.
The outlook is distinctly brighter
though brokers look for no very
active market until after the new
year
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1907-11-14
The Law Of Currency

Section 5138 of the United States
statutes provides as follows;
National banking associations shall
not issue any other notes to circul-
ate as money than such as are au-
thorized by the provisions of this
title. +"
The provisions of the law mention
ed allow the issuing Of certain nat
ional bank currency with which we
are all familiar, and no other.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1907-11-14
REX MAKES A GREAT STRIKE
New Upraise Shows Six Feet of Solid 0alena
OF Shipping Grade

The upae from the No. tunnel OF the Rex mine has opened
the hadomes bodies Of clean shipping in the
Ceur d Anes H. f. Howes the mine yesterday and in
spected the showing. Said he:
The uprase made close by Dick Anderson Since
struck the body which Anderson just missed Is feet Of drift
has been done and about the amount Of upraisng Both
drift show five feet eight inches Of solid gaena is the
finest showing ever in the country"
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independent Copper Mining 4 Milling company
limited.-lsvisd September s. one cent. due
October 5. postponed delinquent sale Dscembsfo.
Comet Gold and Copper Mining company
limited-levisd September q. due October u.
delipauent sale November 30.
Blue Bell Mining company--levied September
q. one mill. due November !. dslinqusnt sale
December s.
Blue Wing Mining company. levied October T..
Ave mills. due November 9. delinquent sale
November Is.
o. K. Consolidated Mining and Milling com.
pany-levied October T. i've mills. due Novem-
Der !. delinquent sale December 8.
Black Traveller Copper Mining compAny-levied
October II. one mill. due November II, dslin-
auent sale December II.
Springfield Mining company. limited LEVIED
October II. three mills. due November n. delin.
quent sale December %.
Easle-Comet Mining and Milling company.
limited-levied October Is. four mills, due Nov.
ember "a. delinquent sale December "a.
Alameda Mining and Milling company. lin.
ited-levied October %. Ave mills. due December
2. delinquent sale January 2. 1903.
Echo Mining company, limited. -levied Nov.
!. two mills. due December 2, delinquent sale
January 8. 1905
Pacific Mining and Milling congratulated
November I. one mill, due December 49, delin.
quent sale January Z. 1905 ~
Surprise Mining and Milling company-levied
November G. one and half cents.
Carbonate Mining company. levied November
II, one-eighth mill. due December II. delinquent
sale January II. 1908.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1907-11-14

The Liston company, operating
on Big creek, has purchased COM
pressor plant from the Charles
Dickens company to expedite the
work on its tunnel now in $50 feet.
The Trapper company is cross
cutting its ledge at a depth OF 400
feet, the drift tunnel which follows
the hangingwall being now $50 feet
long. Both drift and crosscut show
considerable concentrating galena
ore. Hunter & Jackson Of Spokane
are the managers Of the company.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1907-11-14
Unlisted Stocks

A majority Of the stocks in the
following list are being sold only
for development purposes. Most of
them are traded in occasionally on
the exchange:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
MOVE FOR BUILDING CODE
Action of National Association of
Local Fire Insurance
Agents.

At reoe~t meeting in New York city
the National Association of Local Fire In
suranoe Agents issued the following state
ment:
1T "a the sense OF this meeting that our
association should cooperate with the Ma
tional Board of Fire Underwriters In the
work Of securing the adoption Of the model
building code, and that the subject be re-
ferred to our executive committee for such
action as may be necessary"
1t was voted to appoint committee of
three to examine into standard policy forms
and other forms and blanks where uniform
ity is desired and to confer with companies
in relation thereto.
The deliberations of the conference were
mainly taken up with consideration OF the
internal affairs of the association and its
methods OF management. Assurances Of
sufficient financial support were received
to warrant the conference in making ap-
preparations to cover the increased work
for the current year. 1t was decided to FIX
the salary Of the secretary at 5000 per
annum, dating from November l, 1906.
A vote of thanks was adopted for the
action OF the Milwaukee Board of Fire
Underwriters in making a special APP
preparation OF $500 for the support OF the
national association.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
MUTUAL EFFORT INSURANCE
How idea Has Increased Among the
People OF Nebraska in
Late Years.

The principle Of mutual insurance is too
well known TO require any extended ex-
PLANTATION or defense. Since March Is. lTb2.
when Benjamin Franklin helped organize
and became an oficer OF the Contribution
chip for the Insurance Of Houses from
Loss by Fire, IN Philadelphia, Pa. mutual
Insurance has been a success, and their rec
ord through the great fires. that have de-
vastated our cities, stands second to no
other method for stability and reliability.
They are not organized or managed with
a view of paying dividends. In fact, the
only one who prohts through them Is the
policy holder, who has had a loss They
are not supposed to amass a great sur
plus but under any OF the different plans
Of assessment 20 provide sufficient funds
to pay promptly any losses that might
occur. under any ordinary circumstances TO
the character OF the property insured. From
the fact that at least 90 per cent Of Ne
braska property Is covered by mutual
policies amply attests its popularity.
Mutual insurance. like any other BUSH
ness. is only as good as the management.
Consequently It becomes a question Of men.
Where they are conservative, successful
business men, and farmers, you have the
most trustworthy combination possible. and
such Is the management Of the State Farm
ers' Mutual Insurance company of South
Omaha. In the past twelve years its
economical, progressive management, has
made It one Of the leading farm mutual
! Insurance companies OF the United States.
BY the adoption Of modern methods the
! business becomes simpliied. Assessments
adequate to carry the business are paid
| in advance for a term Of years, and at
the renewal Of policies, the surplus over
/ expenses and losses, is returned TO the
member in reduced rates OF renewal. we
4 thereby eliminate the troublesome assess
{ ment feature, as usually practiced, with I'M
! certain mail delivery TO changing addresses
and suspended policies by reason Of over
| looked or forgotten remittRnces.
| At the same time making our policies
much more desirable and acceptable to ali
reliable loan companies who require the as
| signment OF the insurance on buildings as
! collateral security when money has been
borrowed and the land mortgaged for the
! same.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
The Retail Merchants
Fire Insurance Company
OF NEBRASKA
Certificate of Publication

State Of Nebraska, ONCE Of Auditor of
Public Accounts.
Lincoln, Neb., February l, 1907.
II is hereby certified that the RETAIL
MERCHANTS MUTUAL FIRE INSUR-
ANcE COMPANY Of Nebraska, has COM
piled with the Insurance law OF this state
applicable to such companies, and Is hereby
authorized TO continue the business Of Fire
and Lightning Insurance in this State for
tho current year, ending January 81, 1908.
Witness my hand and the seal OF the AU-
Gitor of Public Accounts. the day and year
FIRST above written.
T.. M. SEARLE, JR..
(Seal State Auditor Public Accounts.
OF Nebraska) BY J. L. Pierce, Deputy.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION.
State OF Nebraska, Office of Auditor
of Public Accounts.
Lincoln, Feb /, 1907.
It Is hereby certified that the Aetna
Indemnity Company of Hartford, in
the state Of Connecticut has complied
with the insurance laws Of this state
applicable to such companies and Is
therefore authorized to continue the
business of burglary, fidelity, surety
and plate glass insurance in this state
for the current year ending January
3tst, 1908.
Summary Of report filed for the year
ending December S1st, 1905:
INCOME
Premiums ......... S5SA157.70
All other sources. 50,003,12
1oCal .'..s....s..,.'.s......'t bS4, lbObb
DIsBURSEMENTS.
Paid policy hold
erS ...s......t.....k I4i 40. %
All other pay
ments ,............ SSO,42S.H
Total ......-......,,...,....S 61,b73.95
ADMITTED ASSETS.
H,1Rss7.sS
LIABILITIES
Unpaid claims and
expenses ..........S 725S7.10
Unearned premi-
uns ............... Z8,175.86
All other liabilities 100, 0e391-- 40, SAG. 81
Capital stock paid
up ....,....,.....,. bUO,OVO.VO
Surplus beyond
capital stock
and other LA
bilities ........... 16s, 81 06s,O5l 81
Total ....,................N,14S,ss7 ssh. Is
Witness my hand and the seal of the
Auditor Of Public Accounts the day
and year first above written.
"a NJ SEARLE, JR-,
(Seal) Auditor Of Public Accounts.
! JOHN s, PIERCE, Deputy.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Phenix lnSura nee Co.
OF Brooklyn. N. Y.
certiflcate of PubIlcatlon

State Of Nebraska, once OF Auditor of
3 Public Accounts.
Lincoln, Feb. /, 1907.
It Is hereby certified that the Phenix
Insurance. GO. OF Brooklyn, in the state or
ance law OF this state applicable to such
companies and is therefore authorized to
Sontihue the business of IRE and lightning
Insurance In this state for the current
year ending January 81. 1905.
Witness my hand and the seal OF the
auditor OF Public Accounts the day and
year FIRST above written.
e. NJ SEARLE JR.,
SSeall Auditor OF public Accounts.
JOHN L. PIERCE, Deputy.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Certificate of Publication

state OF Nebraska. Office OF Auditor of
Public Accounts.
Lincoln, Feb. /. 1907,
IL Il hereby certified thar tho Franklin
Fire Insurance co. Of Philadelphia IN tho
state OF Pennsylvania, has complied with
the insurance law OF this state applicable
80 such companies and is therefore author
iEed 10 continue the business Of fire and
lightning insurance IA this state for the
current year ending January 3lst. 1908.
witness my hand ana the seal of the
Auditor OF Public Accounts the day and
year hrst above written.
Z. NJ sEARLIa, JR,
CSeal) Auditor o. Public Accounts,
JOHN l.. PIERCE, Deputy.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
state Of Nebraska, Office of Auditor of
Public Accounts.
Lincoln, Feb. /, 1907.
1t is hereby certified that the Metropoli-
tan Casualty Insurance Company OF New
York in the state Of New York, has COM
piled with the insurance law Of this state
applicable to such companies and IL there
fore authorized to continue the business
OF accident, plate glass and health insur-
ance In this state for the current year
ending January S1st, 1908.
Summary OF report fied for the year
ending December 31st,- 1906:
INCOME.
Premiums ,...,...$519,147.32
ALI other sources. 19,722.s6
Total .................,3 5sS,87O.1s
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid policy holders.$2O2,047.5s
All other payments. 32S,S9s.T7
Iotl ''.''...'. .....,..'. .SbS0,b4bSo
ADMITTED ASSETS.
s62s,2s7.s7
Unpaid claims. and
Unearned premi- y
Tms ,,;,:,;;;;,;,;;;; 2s1;al9;is o,s,
Capital stock paid
Surplus beyond cap
ttal stock and
other liabilities. l4s,s25.4o s4s,S7s.4c
x.J,tuas -, ~. az; ~ 20
Auditor of Public Accounts the day and
year FIRST above written.
r. M. SEARLE, JR.,
(Seal) Auditor OF Public Accounts,
JOHN L. PIERCE, Deputy,
DEE pITYT nTNrN
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
o.
STATE OF NEBRASKA. OFFICE OF
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
LINCOLN, Feb. ], 1907.
IT is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
the Agricultural Insurance Company
OF WatertOWn, In the state Of New
York has compiled with the Insurance
Law OF this STATE, applicable TO such
Companies and Is therefore authorized
TO continue the business Of Fire and
Lightning Insurance IN this State for
the current year ending January Slst,
1903
Witness my hand and the seal OF the
Auditor Of Public Accounts, the day
and year drst above written.
II NJ. 6EARLE. JR-,
Auditor OF Public Accounts
JOHN I. PIERCE, Deputy.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
LIFE INSURANCE GAINS

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