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Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

VICTOR RosEwATER. EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26
TIE OMAHA DAILY Bel

FOUNDED BY EDWARD RosEwArEI
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

Mother-My child, you shouldn't believe
more than half you hear.
Daughter-I know that, mamma; but how
can l tell which half?-Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-26

-
Kurds and Lazes rather than OF Turks, he
continues: 1T is superfluous here to dwell
on where lay their ultimate responsibility.
Suffice to say that the regime which was
guilty OF such atrocities is over. II allu-
sion is made thereto II is merely to bring
out certain scenes lately witnessed here OF
close fraternity between Turk and Ar
menian. The presence Of numerous Turkish
officers at Armenian churches, Young
Turks going in numbers TO a cemetery
where victims OF the massacres lay buried
and kissing their graves, the cadets of the
military school requesting al Armenian
priest to say prayers before them at an
other such cemetery, are as many in
stances in point. The new bond Of common
Ottoman nationality for which a genera
ton ago Midhat had striven embraces
Turk and Armenian, Greek and Bulgsr,
Albanian and Vlach, Moslem, Christian,
and Jew-all the races and creeds OF this
empire. Only the other dav a Turkish Off
Ger addressed a crowd 81 Greeks, when one
of them cried out, Down with the Bul-
garians' The officer went on 10 say. We
must each Of us dig a grave: dig It wide
and deer. and IN II bury all our resent
ments and all our hatreds, private and pub
lie. And place over It a marble slab bear
ing this inscrintion, "There shall he no
resurrecton."''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
KERMIT ROOSEVELT IN
HERO ROLE SAVES THREE
and Occupants of Rig Escape
Unframed.

Oyster Bay. n. Y, Aug. 2S.-Kermit
Roosevelt, who is to accompany his
father. President Roosevelt. on his
hunting trip to the African jungles
next year, displayed his courage and
his skill as a horseman yesterday af-
ternoon. On horseback he pursued for
more than mile a pair of runaway
blooded horses dragging behind them
a carriage in which was helpless wo-
man and her two little sons. By STOP
ping the runaway, at the risk of seri-
Gus injury to himself, he undoubtedly
saved the three lives.
Frank Hilton, New York business
man, arrived here on a late afternoon
train and was met by his wife and her
two sons in the carriage. On the way
home they attempted to pass disa-
bled automobile and the wheel of the
carriage struck a post. The shock
threw Mr. Hilton out, and the horses
ran away
Kermit Roosevelt, out for ride, was
a few hundred feet behind and imme-
diately gave chase After repeated eff
forts. at danger to himself, he sue
coded in stopping the team
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
NEGRO USED CIRCULARS
IN FIGHT AGAINST TAFT
League in Washington Sends Out
Pamphlets Calling on Blacks
to Aid Bryan.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-An OrGaniza-
tion known as the National Negro
American league. which purpOrts 10
consist of 20 national state and dis
trict political organization OF colored
men, with branches in every state i'll
the union where negroes reside in
considerable numbers. is endeavorins
to bring about the defeat of Taft and
Sherman
II has scattered broadcast circular;
and has adopted methods which are
being used by the Forces of organized
labor A pamphlet headed In a re-
public the ballot is the citizens most
powerful weapon which calls upon
negroes of the country to work for the
election of Bryan, is being sent from
here.
The Rev J. Milton Waldron heads
tie league He claims the republi-
cans are making determined effort
to drive him from the District of Co
lumbia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
HAM LET.

A company of young ladies gave a
shower at the home of Miss Emily
Boyle Tuesday afternoon in honor of
Miss Mary Mathews, who will be a
September bride. In the evening the
gentlemen gave a hosiery shower for
Will III at his home and the ladies
gave him a handkerchief shower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross BOyning and chill
dren were Davenport visitors Wednes-
day
land in his automobile Wednesday.
Lester Cane has sold his house and
lot in Hamlet to Joe Odell of near JOY.
George Taylor and Hiram Cooper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
WITH METHODISTS AT TENDALL'S GROVE

Camp Grounds, TindaITs Grove,
Aug. 2S.-Yesterday was an ideal day
for life in camp. 1t was the warmest
day since the meetings have been in
session, but the heat in the woods
was not oppressive.
Rev. Alexander Smith, pastor of the
Kewanee Methodist church, had
charge of the morning prayer service.
Mr.. Smith proved to be a very eff
cient leader and a large and attentive
congregation was present.
Rev. Mr.. Killip of Viola preached
the morning sermon, taking for his
subject The Voyage of Life basing
his remarks on the text found in Pro
verbs. chapter 3, 4th and 5th verses.
Mr.. Killip is fluent speaker and pre-
scented his subject in very forcible
| manner.
The afternoon service was opened
| by the usual song service conducted
| by Mr.. ScholGeld with the assistance
| of the chorus. This was followed by
the singing of a solo by Mr.. Schol-
field. entitled, Make Me Pure
Mr.. Hicks preached the afternoon
sermon. taking for his text Matthew
25:14. This service as usual was well
attended
Among the new arrivals this morn
ing were Rev. Mr.. Brink and wife OF
Alpha
| Miss Leota Halves of Aledo is q
| visitor i'll camp today.
Mrs. Ketsel of Reynolds departed
for her home today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

as we'll as to cause a scraping
of the bottom of the cash drawer in
the circles where the visitor has to
dig up before he can pass through
the main entrance to the big tent.
Escapes; Glad of 1.-THE Scott
county officials have been notified of
the escape of William Knauer from
the insane asylum at Mt Pleasant
The local officials, however, are not
worrying about his escape and hope
that he will strike some other part of
the woods and not return here. The
officials are of this frame of mind be-
cause they believe the cost of the
mans keeping at Mt. Pleasant is an
imposition upon the tax payers of
Scott county. Knauer was committed
to the Mt Pleasant asylum from Scott
county when by rights he was resi-
dent of Muscatine county That coun-
ty refused to pay for his keeping at
Mt Pleasant, whereupon Scott county
has been called upon to pay the bill.
Obituary Record.-James Costello, 80
years old, native of Ireland who has
been a resident of Davenport and vi
entity for nearly 60 years, died We'd
nesday afternoon at Mercy hospital of
complications following an attack of
pneumonia Mr.. Costello came from
Ireland in 1S47. He lived in Montreal,
Canada. for two years and then came
to Davenport. After living in Daven-
port 16 years Mr. Costello purchased
farm north of Long Grove, where he
made his home for so years. The last
eight years of his life he has lived in
Davenport In 1852 he was married to
Bridget Russell at Long Grove. Mrs.
Costello has been dead for "a years.
Six children survive. They are Mrs.
Patrick Murphy of north of Long
Grove, Mrs. William Dougherty of
Clinton, James J. Costello of Daven-
port. Mrs. William Bloom of Daven.
port. Mrs. Robert Bloom of Seattle,
Wash, and Thomas Costello of South
Omaha.
Miss Meta Asst, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Asst. died at Mercy hospi
tai Wednesday afternoon after two
weeks of suffering. She was II years
| of age and native of Davenport. She
attended the public schools of this city
and then was employed at the Crescent
Macaroni works until the time of heI
ILLNESS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Mrs Marian Wait of Reynolds is
camping on the grounds.
Rev. Mr.. Kittfecamp left for his
home in Joy today.
DR.. w. l.. Eddy and family are on
the grounds today.
Mrs. Harry Dack of Rock Island is
visiting on the grounds today.
Mrs. Emily Tindall of Normal is in
camp today.
H. X. Walker of Rock Island is
camping on the grounds with his fam
lily.
Mona Dack is in camp today with
Mrs. Dack of Rock Island.
Dr. J. w. Connely of Pennington,
H.. is on the grounds today.
The hacks last Sunday were una
BILE to bring all the people TO the
grounds. Next Sunday the associa-
ton will provide additional hack serv-
ice.
Rev. J. L. Shively of Geneseo ar
| rived i'll camp today.
Rev. J. w. Edwards. pastor of the
Moline Methodist church, came into
camp today
i The evening preaching service was
preceded by the song service and was
much enjoyed by the large congrega
ton. Mr. Scholfield is leader OF
great ability.
Rey. Mr.. Hicks preached the even
| ing sermon. making direct appeal
TO the people.
The business meeting of the asso
citation will be held Saturday after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
PAID sl,500F0R BLACKS BODY
Mayor of Indianapolis Gives Reward
to Sheriff.

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 2S.-Mayor
Bookwalter yesterday paid to Sheriff
J. e. Bryant of Monroe county, KY.
$500 for the body of Jesse Coe,
negro, killed in battle with posse
Wednesday. Sept. 30, 1906. Coe and
George Williams murdered Patrolmen
Sullivan and Peticord of the Indian
apolis force. Williams was hanged
and reward of $500 for Coe, dead
Or alive, was offered. Claude An
drews, cousin of Coe, will receive
$500 of the reward for betraying the
murderer to Sheriff Bryant and en-
ticing him to place near Martins
burg, KY, where the officers were in
ambush. The body was brought to
Indianapolis yesterday. identified. and
the money was paid over Immediately.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBOKS

and daughter Bessie are at the Bay
this week fishing.
Invitations are out to the marriage
of Miss Mary Matthias to William Ill,
Sept. 3.
Mrs. Helen Halstead went to New
Boston Tuesday to be present at the
funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ben
Nicely.
Leck Cooper and Cass Halstead
went to New Windsor Wednesday to
the soldiers reunion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
In either case the identity of the sender
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
Boston Fears eubonic Plague.

Boston, Aug. 2S.-As prccaution to
ton into this port of bubonic plague,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
DAVENPORT

Widow Remarked; Has Troubles
On the allegation that Mrs. j. ID. Smith,
until recently known as Mrs. B. F.
Mauch, was about to remove her house
hold effects to Moline, the Boies I'm
dertaking company secured an attach
ment against the personal property of
Mrs. Smith to secure the payment of
$95 funeral bill contracted for the
burial of her first husband. Mr.. Mauch
died last April and in less than three
months the widow married John d.
Smith, well known barber of the
city. For the past month they have
been living at 1910 Brady street Mr..
Mauch died without leaving a will. In
this case the law requires the appoint
ment of an administrator by the court.
Mrs. Mauch overlooked this require
ment and sold out her deceased hus-
bands tailoring business without one.
Therefore, when the Ullman-Jordan
Wooden Mills company of st. Louis
presented bill of $500 against the es-
tate. there was no administrator to
settle it. Therefore. Attorney Isaac
firm, went into court and secured the
appointment of Deputy Sheriff Fred c..
Naeve as administrator of the estate
of the late husband of Mrs. Mauch. In
this capacity Mr.. Naeve will called
upon to settle any and all outstanding
accounts. Mr.. Naeve, as administrator
of the estate, thereupon filed suit
against Mrs. Smith, seeking judgment
for $1,000, the value of the personal
property of Mr.. Mauch alleged to have
been converted by Mrs. Smith to her
own use.
Threw Attorney Out.-Attorney Isaac
Petersberger yesterday appeared be-
fore Magistrate Roddewig and swOre
out an information charging c. w. Sla-
ter with assault and battery. A war
rant was issued and Mr. Slater sum-
moned to the city hall. 1t appears that
several days ago Attorney Petersber-
ger went to Mr.. Slater's office in the
Lane building TO collect a bill owed by
another occupant of the office. The
attorney was informed that the party
he was seeking was out of town. At
torney Petersberger thereupOn charg-
ed Mr.. Slater with shielding the third
party. This accusation aroused the ire
of Mr.. Slater, and taking the well
known attorney by the nape of the
neck and the seat of the pants, he
threw him out of his office. Mr.. Slater
finally signed a written apology to At
Iorney Petersberger for his action and
the prosecution was dropped.
Quarrel Over Circus Tickets.-Police
Officer Henry Benin, according to the
statement at police headquarters, has
been suspended from the force pend
ing hearing before the board of pc
lice and fire commissioners. Officer
Benin is charged with speaking disre
specially to Chief Atkinson over his
failure to secure circus tickets last
Monday. Thus the Dashboard threat
ems to turn things topsy-turvy in police
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Entertainment Big Success.-One of
the most successful entertainments of
the season was given last evening at
the Memorial Christian church by the
members of the Queen Esther guild of
the church. The presentation of Mrs.
Jarley's wax figures, from old curiosity
shop was given in a manner that re-
Elected much credit on all those taking
part. The young ladies in costume
took the parts of wax figures, which
were wound up and made to perform
certaina antics as wax figures would.
The various parts were taken as fol
lows:
Mrs. farley ....... Luella Huthmaker
John and Peter, the attendants -.
...... Will Robb, Frank Patterson
Siamese Twins Observation-Disclosures.
............. Dora Frey, Freda Rand
Little Miss Muffett .... Dora Cawi
Mrs. Allen and her hair restorer. -.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Zoe Blocker
| Japanese ............. Grace Wright
| Orator ............... Frank Canedy
| Giggler ............. Gertrude Dewey
Two-Headed Girl
| ...... Jessie Booth, Jessie Cassidy
Coon .......,...... Laura Albrecht
Vocalist .......... Jessie VanArsdel
Italian Organ Grinder. "A. F. Wicks
| Chinese Giant ....... Phil Huthmaker
Babes in the Wood ..........
| -. Lulu Albrecht, Frank Freistadt
| orchestra
Piano solo ........... Grace Holcomb
| Reading ................ Laura Davis
| A large audience was present and
greatly enjoyed the performance. AT
ter the program the young ladies serv-
ed refreshments, and from these and
the silver offering taken they will re-
alize about $35.
Reliance Club Has Election.-The
lchurch last evening held the annua
Injecting at the Watch Tower inn. Din
liner was served to 90 members and the
business session followed. The cleo
ton of officers resulted in the follow
ing being chosen:
President-Rev. |. o. Nothstein, re
elected.
Vice President j. e. Bodeen, re
elected
. Secretary-Victor Carlson.
Treasurer - Fred Setterdahl, re
elected.
Plans were discussed for the coming
year and committee appointed t
make arrangements for lecture to b
given by DR.. E. F. Bartholomew on hi
trip to the Hawaiian islands.
Daughters of Isabella Entertain
The daughters of Isabella of Molin
were the hostesses yesterday afte
noon at very successful entertain
ment at Bethany home. During tn
afternoon about 400 ladies called an
enjoyed the musical program and tn
refreshments served by the ladies'
Mrs. Mary. L. Sudlow today took tn
children at the home for an autom,
bile ride over the three cities and til
arsenal. The children enjoyed tn
to most of them novel experience I
the utmost.
Century Club Dance.-The Centur
lciub gave the last of its series of sur
mer dancing parties at the Tower in
last evening The affair was large
attended and was most pleasant, {
have all the dances been given by til
club. The club is arranging to gi,
a winter series of dances and the i
vitation list for this series is now ope
Entertains for Mother.-Mrs. A.
Adlfinger at her home 612 Forty-fif
street, yesterday afternoon entertaint
a company of ladies in honor of h,
mother Mrs McCaulet of DeS Mnine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Former Teacher Here to Wed.-H
d. Thompson. long time member of
the high school faculty of this city
and last year principal of the high
school at West Lafayette, Ind, has
been appointed to the chair of biology
at the Hackley school in Muskegon.
Mich. This is the fine school estab
lished and endowed by Charles Hack
ley of that city and which will be a
lasting memorial TO him. Moline
friends of Mr.. Thompson will be inter
ested to learn that he will take with
him to his new post bride, the we'd
ding to be celebrated Monday morning.
Aug. 81, just previous to taking the
train for Muskegon. The bride-tobe
is Miss Daphne K. Kieffer of Lafay-
cite. She has been teacher, is wo-
man of culture, and belongs to an old
Virginia family. She has masters
degree from Purdue university.
Denies He Grafted.-Peter Verde
charged by Henry Hansen, street COM
missioner, the charge being made that
Verdegen accepted money from prop
erty owners to place dirt on their
property. Verdegen denies the charge.
Petition for Paving.-A petition is i'll
circulation for the paving of Eleventh
avenue from Eighteenth street east to
the terminal of the thoroughfare, a
distance of about one block. The pc
tition calls for either asphalt or brick,
decision as to the material being left
to the discretion of the board of local
Improvements. The avenue is paved
between Sixteenth and Eighteenth
streets with asphalt, but it is not prob
able any company would be willing to
bring a plant here to improve one
| block. The property owners desire
asphalt if it can be secured but re-
alizing the difficulty which would prob
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

ably be encountered in having the
work started at once, they are willing
TO accept brick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
FALL HATS
NOW
SHOWN AT
GUSTAFSON *
HAYES

White Star liner Romantic were detain-
ed at the quarantine station yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Working at Freeport Factory
Work was started Wednesday on the
old Robinson plant at Freeport now
owned by the Moline Pillow company,
a force of about 60 men being put to
work on the improvements that are to
be made. The old wooden partitions
are being replaced by brick walls.
The interior is also being repaired.
John W. Henney, Jr., is to be the SUI
perintendent of the plant and A. F.
Seramore has been appointed assistant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28
MOLINE

kohIer In LimeIieht-A II. Kohler,
who has just returned from Europe,
accompanied John Hayes, the victor
of the Marathon race in London, on
his return to New York AXel's pict-
ure appeared in the New York World
standing beside the great runner, and
he issued the first official statement
for Mr.. Hayes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Close the Crossing.-Fifteenth street
at the railroad crossing is closed TO
traffic and will probably-be for a cou-
pie of days. The Rock Island road is
repairing the crossing which necessi-
tates it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Entertans for Mother.-Mrs. A. A.
Adlfinger at her home, 612 Forty-fifth
street, yesterday afternoon entertained
a company of ladies in honor of her
mother, Mrs. McCaulet of Des Moines.
The afternoon was passed in pleas
q delicious course lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

circles, as we'll as to cause a scraping
of the bottom of the cash drawer in
the circles where the visitor has to
dig up" before he can pass through
the main entrance to the big tent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

A large audience was present and
greatly enjoyed the performance. AT
ter the program the young ladies serv-
ed refreshments, and from these and
the silver offering taken they will re-
alize about $35.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-28

Century Club Dance.-The Century
club gave the last of its series of sum
mer dancing parties at the Tower inn
last evening. The affair was largely
attended and was most pleasant, as
have all the dances been given by the
club. The club is arranging to give
a winter series of dances and the in
vitation list for this series is now open
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-10
HARRISON JUDGE
IS CHARGED WITH
FRAUD BY WOMAN
Police Justice Branegan Made
Defendant by Mrs. Mary
Meeker, of This City.
SHE CLAIMS HE FOOLED
HER IN HERITANCE DEAL
Signed Deed for Property Worth
$1,000 Under Wrong
Impression.

Allegations of fraud ina sale of prop
erty are charged against Police Judge
Joseph NJ. Branegan, of Harrison, by
Mrs. Mary Meel5er. Of 267 Bank street,
this city, in papers which her lawyer
filed in the Court of Chancery today.
She alleges that Judge Branegan in
duced her. by Misrepresentation, to
sign a deed of sale to property at los
Second street, Harrison, on December
"a, 1907.
She charges that Branegan. acting in
his capacity as a lawyer, represented
that she had only one third interest
in the property, whereas she claims she
has since learned that she was the sole
heir The property is three-story
frame building and is worth. with the
lot, 5000.
In her sui. she seeks to recover her
property.
The property in question was pur-
chased by one Adam Moore in the early
seventies. and when no died several
years later he left no will. the property
going to his widow A few years later
the widow was married to John Hoedt
the father of Mrs. Meeker. Mrs. Hoedr
died in August of last year, leaving nc
will,
Mrs. Meeker, in her petition. states
that she was ignorant of the fact that
she had any right to the property, until
Judge Branegan called on her on De-
cember %, and informed her that he
was the administrator of the property,
and that she had one-third interest
in it, and that he would give her $500
tor it,
she says that she refused to listen
to the request at the time, and that
Judge Branegan. accompanied by one
Nicholas Perrotty, called again the next
day and made IA second appeal to her
to sell her interest. 4
She says that she told the judge that
she wanted more time 20 consider the
matter. and that he informed her that
If she did not sell it that day the State
would sell the property on December g.
Fearing that she would lose her in
terest she says that she signed deed
In the presence Of Mr.. Perrotty and
that since that time she has learned
that she was entitled TO all of the
property.
The bill is returnable on April 20
Louis ]. Beers is representing Mrs
Meeker.