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Evening journal., 1908-09-16
ROBBED MAN OF
WEDDING COIN

BY United Press Leased Spec'ai wire
NEW YORK, Sept. l6.-Robbod Of $40
by thug who lay m wait iof nam aud
knocked him down with a club In the
vestibule OF his family's home. Harry
konther a bank clerk, is to-day suffer
ing from severe injuries. Konther and his
fiancee were to have been married soon
and the money taken from the clerh
had been saved for the wedding expenses
He lay unconscious an hour before being
found. After recovering consciousness
konther said that the man who assaulted
and robbed him was about six feet tail
although he only caught a momentary
glimpse Of him.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
HOLD MAN ON
SERIOUS CHARGE

Harry Davis, colored. waived a hear
ing in City Court this morning and was
bound over to await the Upper Court in
$1,000 bail on the charge Of breaking and
entering with intent to commit murder.
Davis. the police say. has been out of
the workhouse but little more than a
week. It is alleged that he threatened
elsie Balsell. colored, whom he believed
10 have been responsible for his being sent
10 the workhouse, and forced his way into
her room intending to be revenged. She
managed to escape and got a warrant for
his arrest
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
SHERIFF SELLS
MANY PROPERTIES

Sheriff Stafford sold an unusually largo
number Of properties at the Court House
this morning.
Three properties OF the Wilmington
Trust Co.. administrators Of Joseph r. d.
Seeds were sold to William S. Hines for
$1,000 apiece.
Six properties of Mary Neary. executrix.
were sold to John f. Neary and ]. Ernest
Smith for S5OOO
Two properties OF Anie Il. Cummerford
were sold to J. Frank Ball for $3.50.
John f. Malloy bought the Anna M.
Connen property for 1850
Seven lots Of the Wawaset Land Conn
pany were sold 10 Crawford Rankin for
s545; two to II. b. ADurdocl for S2i5: one 10
Il. II. Brennan for $40: one to H. w.
Miles for Sil0 and one to J. p. Jones for
$50.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
FETE FOR BABIES
HOSPITAL ON TO-DAY

Don't forget the law fete which is to
be given. not at the Bishcpstead, but al
the home of General and Mrs. I. c.
dupont, No. sos Broome street. The
fete will be begun at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon and will continue until 10
o'clock. Supper will he served at
o'clock The fete is for the benefit OF
the HOSPITAL for Babies at Third and
Washington streets. and It is hoped
that there will be very large attend
ance.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
DROP IN THE
TEMPERATURE

Farmers report that the temperature
in the country was as low as 40 de-
grees at o'clock this morning, but
that there was no frost. The several
cold days of the last week has pre-
pared farmers for an early frost. and
old Jack would not have caused any
loss even IL he had put in his appear
Iance. IL is necessary that the mercury
should 50 down to 40 before there can
be frost, and Jack has yet to strain
q little TO go three degrees lower.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
CUBANS START RIOT
OVER SPANISH FLAG

HAVANA. Sept. ia conservative
meeting at Guane, Piuar del Rio Prov
ince. was attended by many Spanish
sympathizers. who raised the Spanish
flag on house opposite that in which
the meeting was held This action
and g5ee extraordinary enthusiasm
which the Spaniards showed in shout
ing viva Montoro" aroused the in
dignation of the liberals. who started
a riot. demanding that the flag be pull
ed down Immediately. Otherwise they
would do it themselves.
The MAYOR of the town interfered.
pulling down the flag end preventing
a more serious disturbance.
The liberals belief that the Span
iards are supporting the conservatives
Is causing much irritation.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
CITY Court Gases.

Lee Jamison, charged with assault
and battery, was dismissed this morn
'ng IN CITY Court Dennis Daley,
charged with drunkenness and disorder
ly conduct was fined $40 and costs.
Martin Mulrooney was sentenced to
ten days on charge of vagrancy.
Carrie Hicks. colored, charged with
larceny was dismissed.
Estella Brady. colored was held for
the upper court in 5000 bail on a
charge of larceny. 1t was alleged
that she stole some of Miss Mary H.
Groondyke's finery and dressed herself
up in it, Miss Groondyke boards at
No. 1926 Market street. The ~colored
girl was employed there as a servant.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
Rurned hv ExnIosion.

CHESTER, Sept. 16.-Four people
were injured yesterday afternoon when
an air tank used for the whistle, on the
launch, Belle" exploded. The launch
was on her way TO Pennsgrove.
Fred Hamnel, was the most SER
iously injured and he was taken TO
Chester Hospital where he was given
attention.
Walter Pennell, the owner of the
launch, was slightly injured as was
also L. Il. Brown. Barney Boyle was
also on the boat but escaped with a
few bruises and scratches. Frank Far
ron was slightly injured.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
Boy Fined For Trespass.

Frederick w. Yetter, a young man,
was arraigned in City Court this morn
ing on a charge OF trespass and was
fined 81 and costs. John w. Lloyd,
oscar d. Rulings and William H. OIL
yer, appeared against him. They al
legged that the young man was one Of
several others who had been swimming
from their floats in the christiana and
that some damage had been done by
the boys to launches that we're on tbs
hoats,
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
Thre look Examination Todav.

Ihree applicants FOR positions as
stenographer and typewriter in the
departmental branch Of the govern
ment service, took a civil service ex-
animation at theA Federal Building to-
day. The examination was conduct
ed by j. j. Vogel, of Philadelphia. the
secretary Of the examining board Of
this district
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Sept. f6.-erisk and
high northeast and north winds con-
tinue off the middle and north Atlantic
-oasts. due to the influence Of the tro-
7ical storm, the centre Of which is ap-
parently PASSING northesstwardly
considerable distance off the Atlantic
coast.
Forecast till 8 p. M, Thursday;
For Delaware-Fsir tonicht end
Thursday, fresh northerly winds, be-
coming variable.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
consianee Of Wines Found.

The Custom House officials have To-
Gated the consignee of the consignment
OF wines and olive oil which was re-
ceived by them in bond yesterday. with
only the name of George +. Mason on
the goods, but no street address. II
has been learned that the consignment
belongs TO the Rev. George F. Mason
who recently returned from tour OF
Italy. The shipment was made from
Genoa. Italy.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16
Inspeotina Railroad.

The annual track inspection of the
Pennsylvania Railroad from Jersey City
0 Pittsburg will be begun this month
ne inspection of the local division Will
oe made on September 20 and so.
Evening journal., 1908-09-16

Prosperity is coming BACK H0 NE
Be ready 10 meet II this Fall
Get your Ads. ready. The Journal
will do the rest with IFS large
home and rural circulation.
1T LEADS
Evening journal., 1908-09-16

Continued on Second Page.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
PRAISE FOR RUSSIAN POLICE
skilfuI Work in Rounding UD the
Latest Band of Ter
rorfstH.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb z-The skiiful
performance of the police in the roundup
OF the great band of plotters has won
praise throughout the city bearing witness
to the thoroughness of the methods evolved
for fighting terrorists. The secret police
are spending unlimited sums in bringing
the terrorists to Justice, and have drafted
agents OF International experience who are
thoroughly familiar with the byways of
western anarchists and who will introduce
an improved technique into the system
here The police department also has en-
tered into relations with detective agen-
cies abroad, and has organized an exten-
sive service In all the centers where Rus
sian emigrants congregate, particularly in
New York, London and in Switzerland, and
are making a successful effort to penetrate
the innermost council OF the socialist demo-
cratic and socialist revolutionists organiza-
tions.
4 In connection with the latest plot the
members of the secret service were abso-
lutely trusted by comrades of the revolu-
tionists who attended the meetings held in
Finland, where the final plan for the as
sassination of Grand Duke Nicholas Ficho-
laivich and Judge Chtcheglovitoff. minister
Of justice, was elaborated. Two hundred
plain clothes men were called in by the
heads OF the police department and given
precise instructions as to what action
should be taken. and apparently they ar
rested without error. the persons in
volved.
Thus far the police have failed to extract
a confession from any of those arrested
as to their identity, but several undoubtedly
are members of aristocratic houses. It is
certain that numbers Of conspirators have
managed to evade arrest and a careful
watch is being kept for these.
The congress of delegates, representing
the provincial branches Of the League of
Russian people, opened today. The Metro
politan Of st. Petersburg. Antonius. and
other prelates were present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
MYSTERY IN DEATH OF ITALIAN
Letter Indicates Case of Suicide. but
Police Believe Murder Has
Been Committed.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.--Gorolamo Celia, a
wealthy Italian wine importer, a leading
member OF the italian Chamber of Com
merce and a thlrty-second degree Mason,
died within a few moments after he, was
found early today in the office Of his ware
house in West Broadway with his skull
fractured and suffering from the effects
OF poison. The police are working on
the theory that a murder has been com
mitted.
Coroner Harbuser declared tonight that
Celia was struck down by a hammer blow
on the head and his assailants later poured
liquid poison down his throat, presumably
to give an appearance OF suicide. A letter
signed with Cella's name. bidding goodbye
TO his family, was found, and the coroner
states that he believes the assailants forced
Celia to write the letter under threat OF
death.
Celia was discovered by Domlnieo Celia,
his brother. who has been detained as
suspicious person. Caesar Biacchi, a SON.
in-law OF Celia. is also held as a material
witness
Gerolamo Celia has conducted a wine
importing business in this city for many
years and is said to have amassed a for
tune Of $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
BRYAN MAKES TWO SPEECHES
Pays His Compliments to the Men
Who secure Fortunes by
Devious Means.

TOPEKA, KAN Feb. 2S.--William J.
Bryan addressed an audience of men only
here this afternoon. which completely
filled the city auditorium. even TO stand
ing room, Mr.. Bryan spoke for two
hours There were probably $500 pres-
ent He was introduced By Governor
Hoch OF Kansas.
Mr.. Bryan left for Lawrence. where he
spoke tonight under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian association In the
Kansas university gymnasium. He was
a guest of w. r. stubbs. candidate for
the republican nomination for governor,
who Is also the president OF the Law
renee Young Mems Christian association.
In his speech here Mr.. Bryan touched
on the money question and said: "A short
time ago the Christian churches were IN
a big controversy over whether or not
they would accept money from some OF
the great finanoiers- Many men spend
part OF their lives getting money. a
second part trying to keep other men
from trying to get Il away from them,
and recently. a third part in trying to
give 1t away / think the time is coming.
ana coming soon. when many OF these
great fnanciers who have got their
money by dishonest means will be made
the most lonesome men on earth by being
left alone. without friends and with moth
Ing but their money"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
FATALITY AT GRADE CROSSING
six People Killed and Three Seriously
Injured Out of One
Party.

SPRING VALLEY. N. Y. Feb. 3.-A
foam-specked pair of horses that tore
through the streets today. dragging between
they splintered wagon pole. brought to
the village the first news of grade cross
ing accident, in which nine members of its
most prominent families were either killed
outright or seriously injured.
The runaways brought up at the livery
stable of George Young. from whom they
had been hired the night before to take
a party of men and girls to a basket ball
game at Nyack. Returning in the early
hours of the day, the wagon load of merry
makers was run down ssssivest Nyack cross
ing by an Ontario and Western express
train. Four of the party were instantly
killed; two died while being removed TO
the Hudson county hospital at Hoboken,
N. j., and the other three lie in serious
condition at that institution tonight.
The dead:
GEORGE REITH. aged 30. assistant
superintendent of the telephone office and
manager of the Spring Valley basket ball
team.
NELSON MAY, aged 49, who drove the
team.
BERTHA SINGER, aged IS.
EDITH SINGER, aged 20.
GEORGE SHINN, aged SS. basket ball
JEANETTE PALMER, aged d.
The injured:
Warren Palmer, aged IS; condition serious.
Henry Dieteren, aged 23 a basket ball
player; will probably recover.
Mary Edith Bird, aged IS; condition
critical.
The responsibility for the accident is in
dispute. The survivors cannot be questioned
as yet, and the only other witness was the
crossing gate tender. He asserts that the
team was driven through the lowered gates.
The gate on Ahe side of the approach was
broken down, but the opposite gate was
intact and If previously lowered must have
been hurdled by the frightened horses after
the wagon had been struck and torn from
it's pole. The animals were uninjured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
FLEET INVITED TO AUSTRALIA
Promise a Reception which VIII
Throw All Others I'm the
Shade.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 2s.-Aus-
traIia wants the American fleet of battle
ships, now on its way to San Francisco,
TO come to this country. The government
already has given the matter due considera-
tion and a letter has been sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt inviting the fleet to visit
the chief Australian ports, in the hope that
"such a visit We uld mark "A new era in the
history Of this part of the world"
AS yet no reply has been received here,
but today the prime minister, Alfred
Deakin, issued the following statement:
'The 4ederal government, realizing the
significance of the visit of the American
fleet to the Pacific, and the importance Of
future developments OF the appearance of
such a great body Of warships. decided last
December to send a cordial invitation to the
president of the United States inviting the
presence of the fleet at the principal Aus
tTalian seaports. II the invitation is ae-
cepted, the reception given the fleet at Rio
Janeiro, Valparaiso and CallaO will be
eclipsed by Australia. The visit would mark
a new era in the history Of this part Of the
world"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
INTEREST IN THE BACON RILL
Committee VIII Recommend Measure
Giving states Control of the
Trnmc In Liquor.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2S.-The hearings
on the various bills to regulate inter
state commerce on intoxicating liquors,
with a view TO preventing shipments into
dry" states OF counties will be closed
by the senate committee on the judiciary
on Saturday next The arguments are
being made before a subcommittee con-
sisting Of Senator's Knox. chairman; Nell
son, Fulton, Bacon and Rayner. Probably
no question before congress, not except
ing the currency problem has received
so much attention during the present ses-
sion. 1t is of vital interest TO nearly
every state Of the south and to half Of
the northern and western states.
The indications are that the subcom-
mittee win recommend the passage of the
Bacon bill. Its author, being a member
Of the committee. has Incorporated into
the measure numerous amendments COW
ering nearly every phase of the subject
that has been raised during the extended
hearings. It provides that intoxicating
liquors within the borders of any state
shall be within the lawful police powers
Of such state, but that the state shall not
interfere with the transportation Of
liquors. 1t provides that the bill of lad
ing accompanying the shipment shall de-
clare the destination and that the trans
portation shall not be arrested nor di-
verted from the point of consignment. In
other words, the bill seeks to prevent
any transaction in shipment which would
tend to defeat the state law in regard
to traffic in intoxicants, whatever that
state law may be-
Senator Bacon pointed out during me
hearings that it is in no sense a prohibi-
tion bill and If enacted into law would
not Of itself interfere with the sale of
liquors in any place The sole purpose
of the measure is, by congressional action.
to so regulate interstate commerce in in
toxicating liquors as to remove the bar
riers created by the operation of the in
terstate commerce law in order to per-
init the state to exercise full control of
the traffic within its borders. Succinctly
stated it will secure to each state the
right and the power to enact and to en-
force laws which win regulate and con-
troll the liquor traffic in such state in
such manner as its people may elect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
IOWA IN THE TAFT COLUMN
No Doubt About the Hawkeye state,
Says Veteran Lafe Young of
Des MOines.

Iowa will be found in the Taft col
umn." said Lafayette Young, the veteran
editor of the Des Moines Capital and re-
publican war horse of that city and state.
Mr.. Young, who was the chief orator at
the Omaha clubs Washington's birthday
banquet Saturday night. left for his home
yesterday morning on an early train.
"There can DO no doubt about the repub-
lican delegation 70 Me national convention
being sor Taft. IF the personnel OF the
delegation is agreed IN without a fight,
think George d. Perkins Of Sioux City and
myself will be the ielegates-at-large 70
represent the so-caIied standpatters. Of
course there may be contest whereby we
would be iefs Jdt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
BLOW TO HARTMAN LINES
Through One-Way Tariffs between
Chicago and Seattle Are
Ordered Cancelled.

CHICAGO Feb. 23-It was announced yes
terday that the Interstate Commerce com
mission has entered ruling compelling the
Union Pacific Chicago, Milwaukee g. ST.
Paul. Chicago & Northwestern Missouri
Pacific and other railroads to cancel all
tariffs on file to the far northwest through
Portland. Ore. which have not been con-
Cured in by the Northern Pacific. The
order means that all one way business
from Chicago and contiguous points which
has heretofore been routed to Seattle via
Granger, thence over the Oregon Short
Line to Huntington. from there over the
Oregon Railroad and Navigation company
line to Portland and thence to Seattle over
the Northern Pacific, must hereafted be
routed by way of st. Paul or over the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy through
Billings. Mont
The Portland gateway has long been a
point Of dispute between the Northern Pa
ciflc and Its southerly competitors The
Northern Pacific has always refused TO
participate in sale OF tickets through to
Seattle unless they were routed through st.
Paul or Billings, thereby securing the long
haul. The Hartman lines. in an effort to
overcome this attitude. sought to file a
schedule with the Interstate Commerce
commission stating that its through tariff
included local ticket purchased at Port
land by the railroad company and given to
the passenger so that he might reach
Seattle or contiguous points over the North
ern Pacific. This tariff was declared illegal
by the commission and when its attention
was called to similar schedules filed by
other roads all were ordered cancelled
II was held that all tariffs filed by a
road must have the written concurrence OF
all other roads over which tickets were sold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24

MITCHELL, S. D., Feb. 23.-(Special.l-
The programs have been issued for the
fourteenth annual convention of the South
Dakota Young Mems Christian association,
which will be held at Brookings, February
Is to March l. The officers of the associa-
ton are; S. d. Van Benthuysen of Mitch
ell. chairman; Dr. E. F. Reamer of Mitch
ell, vice chairman; Lauritz Miller OF Mitch
ell. secretary; c. e. Evans of Mitchell,
treasurer; C. A Carried of Brookings, state
secretary.
Secretary Carriel in making his report
for the years work. finds conditions among
the colleges OF the state in the best possi-
bic way. All the leading colleges Of the
state have well organized associations with
large memberships. During the year sew
eral new associations have been organ
lied, one at Rapid City starting out part
ticularly well with eighty-two members.
Applications have been received from
Pierre ana Huron to organize, and this
viii be done early in March.
Among the speakers who have been en-
gagged for the meeting at BrOokings are:
Chairman Van Benthuysen OF Mitchell. DIR.
A. w. Trettien OF Vermilion, ]. c. PraIl,
general secretary. Of Ames, Ia; A ]. Ell
lott Of Chicago. international secretary OF
colleges for the west; George W. Nash of
Aberdeen Normal. H. X. Warren OF Yank-
ton college. A. Fauquet Of Sioux Falls
college, Homer NJ. Derr OF Brookings col
lege, NJ. NJ. Ramer OF Mitchell. w. N.
Parsons of Minneapolis and Dr. F. w.
Minty OF Rapid City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
YATES is OUT FOR GOVERNOR
Passage of Primary Law COnvinces
Him He Can Win the
Nomination

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Feb. 2S-Former
Governor Richard Yates tonight an
nounced his candidacy for governor in
the following statement:
II have decided to be a candidate, for
the republican nomination for governor
at the general primary election on Au-
Gust s, 1908. / do this because, after
fun investigation, I believe that there is
now an opportunity for the first time
in this state for an effectual and real
appeal TO the people Onstead Of to con-
ventions and committees) under the pro-
visions OF the new, direct plurality
primary election law, which was not ap-
proved until a few days ago.
= (Signed) RICHARD YATES"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
THREE DIE OF CHLORoFoRM
Mrs. Mary r. Nixon, Daughter and
Grandson Found Dead in Home
in Denver.

DENVER, Feb. 2S.-The bodies of Mrs
Mary E. Nixon. aged CO. her daughter,
Mrs. E. N. Canter. aged IS, and the 12-
year-old son of the latter We're found to-
day in the cottage which had been their
home in this city. Each had a sponge tied
over the mouth and nose and death evi-
IDENTIFY resulted from chloroform or ether.
Mrs. Canter is known to have been ment-
ally deranged, and the police believe she
was the prime author of the deed, either
inducing her mother TO commit suicide
with her or chloroforming both her son
and mother before administering the fatal
drug to herself The three had been dead
about a week when their bodies were dis
covered by neighbors There were no other
members of the family.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
BODIES OF WOMEN TAKEN EAST
Interment of Mrs. DOdder and Mrs.
Hamilton VIII BE In
Glade, Pa.

The bodies of Mrs. e. L. Dodder and
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, victims of the
gasoline explosion in the Dodder home
last Thursday were taken east last night
The funeral and interment will be in
Glade, Pa, the former home of both the
women.
The caskets were In Dodder's undertake
ing rooms Twenty-third and Cunning
streets, from 10 to 2 o'clock yesterday
where friends called. At o'clock a pri-
vate funeral service was held, Rev. E.
II, jerks of the First Presbyterian church
officiating.
E. L. Dodder, DR.. James Tedro of Will
liams Ia. a brother of the deceased, and
Mrs. Josie Bliss of Cleveland. o., an
aunt of Mr. Dodder. accompanied the
bodies east, leaving Omaha at $50 D. m
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-02-24
GOULD DIETz AUTO ACCIDENT
Wheel Torn from His Machine
Throws His Guest to the
Pavement.

Striking the damaged pavement at the
foot Of the viaduct on jackson street, on
Tenth, a sudden wrench took a wheel from
the automobile of Gould Dietz Sunday aft
ernoon, throwing the occupants TO the
ground. Miss Saunders from Lincoln. an
aunt of Mrs. Dietz, was thrown to the
pavement, but was not seriously injured.
Mr.. Dietz, who was driving the automobile
at slow rate on account OF the holes in
the pavement, escaped injury.
The glass front OF the machine was shat
tered and the damage will be considerable
Miss Saunders arrived Sunday afternoon
from Lincoln and Mr.. Dietz was returning
from the train when the accidnt occurred