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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
BRYAN CONTROLS WASHINGTON
johnson Men Completely Wiped on
Map In Western State
Platform To-day.

SPOKANE. Wash. May 1E-With Bryan
men in control and johnson forces prac-
tcaIly wiped out by the adoption Of the
unit rule in counties, the democratic state
convention met here today under the lead
ership OF former United States Senator
George Turner, who had been agreed upon
as temporary chairman.
Absolute harmony on national issues is
offset by discord on a state problem
the republicans having declared strongly in
is favor.
Under the new direct primary laws no
convention 10 nominate STATE Officers viii
be held and todHy's convention must frame
the platform for Washington's democracy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
SECOND SUIT TO BREAK WILL
New Effort VIII BE Made at Bloom.
inEtOn 10 Get Colonel
SMELLS Money.

BLOOhINGTON. III. May lS-A second
effort 20 break the will Of the eccentric
Colonel Thomas Smell. the millionaire who
cut off his only son with SO per year be-
gan today with g new jurist. Judge Solon
PhiIbriek. on the circuit court bench. The
former Judge. ". D. Cochran. was said by
the plaintiffs 10 have been unfair in ruling
out the celebrated letters reputed 10 have
been written by Mabel SMELL, the alleged
grand niece Of Kansas City, 70 whom
Colonel Smell Wilied such q large portion
Of his wealth. snd who BAs kAs- t4VOrits
rslEtiy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
BALLoTING FOR PRESIDENT
Alabama Democrats Are Selecting
Man 10 Be Their Choice for
Nomination.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, May 1s-Eariy
morning bslloting in many sections Of the
state show that the vote VIII be heavy in
the state democratic primaries today. Local
contests and the fight OF the johnson forces
against what seemed q Bryan certainty
have served TO create unusual interest. II
is the first time in the history of the state
that the voters in q primary express a
choice direct for a presidential nouina-
tion.
The vote cast today will be canvassed
within ten days by the state committee.
There will be no state convention. the
nominees OF the primary being thus chosen
direct for Denver.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
BELIEF PLAGUE HAS SPREAD
Several Cases of Disease Exist at
Porto CAbeIIO-YeIIOw Fever
Suspected.

PORTO CABELLO, Venezuela. Saturday,
May l6-CVia Willemstsd, Curacao. May
ls.)-It Is believed that the bubonic plague,
which has been prevalent al La Guaiars.
has broken out here. although. the exact
nature OF the disease which started here
has not yet been determined There have
been three new cases Of mElarisl fever
and one has resulted fatally. Some per
sons declare that this case had all the
symptoms Of yellow fever.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
SPECIAL DUTY FOR ADMIRAL
Secretary MeteaIf wnI Assign Evans
for Service with General
Naval Beard.

WASHINGTON, May iG-Seeretary Net
calf has detailed Admiral Robley d. BvanE
late commander-in-chief Of the Atlantic
fleet 70 duty with the general board OF the
navy. which has 20 DO with the prspara-
ton Of plans for naval Campaigns for use
IN tims OF war.
After the sdmirAls retirement IN August
Il y psobsbls that he win be detailed FOR
special duty with ne board
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
ARMoURS' DENIAL OF INVASION
winston Churchill Says I'm Commons
He Has Found story
Untrue.

LONDON, May 1S.-The fears Of British
butchers and meat sslemen that Armour
& Co. Of Chicago are contemplating i'm
porting their meat and conducting a retail
business In this country were considered in
the House Of Commons today, when Win
sion Churchill, president Of the Board Of
Trade replied 70 8 question asked by
Charles W. Bowerman, who represents the
meat market district in the house.
Mr. Churchill said that he had been in
formed by Armour a Co. that they had no
intention OF orening retail shops here or
in the provinces.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19

GREEN RIVER, Wye May la-fSpe-
eiall-It is reported here on good authority
that the Union Pacific and Oregon Short
LAns roads VIII shortly abandon the present
town OF Granger and establish a new town
a. a point one mile east Of the pressn site
This viz be done in order that ample ard
facilities may be secured. Granger beine
the junction Of the two roadR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
EMPERoR'S HEALTH NOT GOOD
Francis Joseph IndisPOsed and Puts
ON Audiences He Had
Arranged.

VIENNA. May IS. - Emperor Francis
Joseph is again slightly indisposed, and this
has made necessary the postponement OF
the audiences arranged for today. CourS
officials say there is no reason for anxiety.
but after the firing duties connected with
the recent visit TO Vienna Of Emperor
william and the German princes. together
with some slight symptoms Of cstarTh IL
Is necessary for his ma jesty 10 be careful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
HALF MILLION TO ONE FIRM
Cashier CrOcker OF Charlton, Ia,
Sank Money by Wholesale 20
save Himself.

CHARLTON, Ia, May n--It has Just
been disclosed that in the two or three
years proceeding his suicide. the late
Cashier F. r Croeker Of the defunct First
National bank. paid more than 500 OO0
70 one firm In Chicago and New York in
his stock gambling operations. The greater
part Of this was during the last few days
Of his life. when he poured money into the
stock market for speculation az the rate
Of 5000 70 $4,000 daily. In the hope OF
saving himself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
ST. LOUIS LOCATES A PICKUP
United States supreme Court UPhOIds
Right 10 Tax Street Railroad
Companies.

WASHINGTON, May lS.-In an opinion
by Justice Day, the supreme court Of the
United States today decided favorably TO
the city the ST. Louis Transit company
cases involving the right of the city Of ST.
Louis 20 exact license fees from its street
railroad companies. The decision will bring
81 00o. 900 into the city treasury In back
taxes and $4,000 a year hereafter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19

BY WIRELESS

SABLE ISLAND, ~. s.. May l7.-Steamer
statendaul from Rotterdam. for New York
Tss miles east of Sandy Hook a. m. vii
rrohsbly dock i0:Se a m. Tuesday steamer
Iceland from Antwerp for New York
was reported by MsrconigrRm, south
east q Sable Island distance not given) Al
$40 a. m: Will probably dock Tuesday
forenoon. Cymric, from Liverpool = Bos-
ton, SO miles east Of Boston hghtship al
5.2 a m.
NEW YORK, May 1T.-Steamer Carpathia,
from Naples for New York. was reported
66a miles east OF Sandy Hook al a m:
viii probably dock al 7.So g. m. Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
Minor Matters at Capital.
SoUTHERNERS OPPOSE LIQUOR
BaptIsts at Hot Springs, Ark, Pass
Resolution Against the
TrRfac

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, May lS-The
Southern Baptist convention today adopted
resolutions eondemning the liquor traffic
in all its phases
Officers Of the national government are
requested not TO issue privilege taxes in
states where the sale Of liquor is prohibited
by the state law. Congress is urged to in
hibit the shipment OF liquor into dry ter
rltory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19

MADRID, May ls.-Presidsut Roosevelt is
among the chiefs OF state who yesterday
cabled congratulations TO King Alfonso on
the occasion Of the twenty-second anniver-
sary OF his birth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19

in the RaritaA canal Page 1
Cashier Of the First National bank Of
Charlton. Ia. spent half million with one
grain firm trying TO retrive his fortunes.
Page /
General conference Of the Methodist
church holds memorial for the bishops
who died during the last ousdrennium-
seamen on a British vessel had a narrow
escape when II blew up. Page
Rev. s. A Coffman. a Methodist clergy-
man Of Fsirmont, W wa. killed his wife
while suffering from fit Of temporary
insanity. as he claims now. Page
Admiral Evans has been assigned TO
duty with the general naval board
Page /
Southern Bsptists oppose the loquor
traffic Page
ST Louis IS granted authority by the
United States supreme court TO tax cor
poratons for occupation OF the streets.
Page :
Texas railroad tax Of per cent on gross
earnings is declared void. Page
City Of Omaha takes water works case
70 the supreme court. Appropriation for
denatured alcohol exhibit at Omaha Corn
show goes through. Page !
State Board OF Assessment puts ~ Day
behind closed doors trying. withseg result
TO agree on 8 secretary. Page ,
LOCAL
Governor Brooks of Wyoming says there
is no doubt but what the eastern buyers
are taking advantage Of wool growers and
offering low prices for the clip because
the growers are in debt for sheep bought
last fall Page 10
Ministers committee Of social service
serves notice" on mayor. acting mayor,
chief Of police and others. saying that the
Sunday closing laws are being violated
in the city Of Omaha Page 8
coAnHRcIAE AND uDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 2
Grain markets Page 2
Stocks and bonds. Pare 2
MOVEMENTS or OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
PORT Arrived Sailed.
NEW YORK Ia TRurufns ......
ST NiCHAELS -.Cretie ..-.-.......-
CIEENsIONN .---..-.---...--.--..... LusitHniA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Tuesday, May Is, 1905.


VIClNTTN-Fsir Tuesday; not much change
in temperature
FOR NEBRASKA-Tuesday probably
fair
FOR IOWA-Fair Tuesday.
Te~rr-arat ttlrh Al Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
WATER WORKS CASE GOES Up
City Asks Supreme Court to Review
Findings Of Lower Court.
OMAHA CORN SHOW GETS EXHIBIT
supreme Court Decides Case ReEard-
inE Use OF Indian Funds for Sec
tartan schools Adverse TO
Rosebud sioux.
CFrcm a s,aff corresponasntO

WASHINGTON, May lS-Ispeoial Tele-
grAm.(-John L. Webster, on behalf of the
city Of Omaha today filed a brief in support
OF a petition for a writ Of certio-ari in the
case Of the city Of Omaha against the
Omaha Water company. The court has
taken the petition under consideration and
VIII have its final meeting on June !, when
the decision nav be handed down.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-19
NEBRASKA

State Board Of Assessment puts 81 das
behind closed doors trying. withoEg result
TO agree ON 8 secretary. Page
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26

the huge spiders, and had to run for their
lives, taking refuge in the waters OF the bay.
1t is almost impossible for one who isn't
well-informed to locate the tarantula's eyes.
But it has eyes-six almost invisible specks
no larger than the point of PIN, mounted
on tiny setting that grows out OF the back.
Two peer forward, two sideways and Two
behind. The head and trunk. by the way,
are all one piece.
Tarantulas are considered deadly foes to
each other, and are seldom found in com
pany When imprisoned together there IS
fight; one succumbs and Is eaten by the
victor. =,
Nature has done a service in making the
tarantula SO hideous and formidable q look
ing object. Indeed, it Is owing to tins re-
puisiveness that no greater number OF per-
sons are stung. The sight of the great,
hairy spider crawling near by viii cause q
cold, creeping sensation down the back OF
almost any one.
The Mygale poison is of fearful nature,
more dreaded than that of a rattlesnake, and
unless very slightly scratched. and heroic
measures used, the result is fatal. Many
deaths are recorded, caused by these spiders.
The Mexicans claim that in Mexico an ex-
tract is made from the tarantula and taken
internally as medicine. Tins may De so. ~,
stomach in small doses with very little i'll
effect. The bee sting, for instance, Is pam
fnl: but the same poison gives honey its
agreeable favor.
The SDl0er 1JS6u, Wucn StuH6 W aAsC ,
Immediately dies, and it may be easily killed
by administrations of poison internally, such
as cyanide; even gelsemium and other fluid
extracts are effective.
The deadly foe of the tarantula is the
"tarantula hawk" 1t is a giant blue wasp,
with fiery wings, and they seem never to be
at rest With tireless energy they fly and
walk rapidly along. the ground, running into
every ereyice and hole, and examining every
suspicious ri object-after the dreaded taran-
tula. Fl.
ed by the hawk is both certain and attended
with fascinating horror.
The winged insect hovers over the victim
until it finds a good opportunity to sting.
The poison acts in a peculiar manner, the
tarantula becoming paralyzed; In this state
the eggs Of the hawk are laid in the helpless
sn;der. who remains alive to be slowly de-
youred by the hungry larvae.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26
A Large Gum Tree

What IS probably one of the largest speci-
mems of the tupelo, or sour gum, in the Unit
ed States was found recently growing in the
Ocmulgee River Swamp, near Abbeville, Geor-
gia.
1t towers above the surrounding forest Of
immense trees, and is more than twelve feet
in diameter. There is large hollow at the
base, which extends upward for distance
of fifteen feet with an aperture large enough
to admit tall man.
as nyssa aquatica, delights in swampy places,
where it is frequently found growing among
deciduous cypress, and endeavoring apparently
to initiate it by sending from among its roots
rudimentary ''knees," similar to that great
Southern monarch.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26

EAglNSAlf object of dread to man and beast.
- Latin names for the creature have
been bountifully supplied, and it Is
somewhat difficult to decide which most
deserving The title of "Mygale Hentzn"
seems to fit the Arizona variety toierably
well.
The Mygale sometimes spreads over six
inches square, but more frequently four to
five inches.
A shaggy coat of hair covers the surface
of the great spider. 1t is supplied with six
strong, bony legs and two dangerous pedi-
paps or strikers. each armed with a sharp
quently mistaken for two front legs, and from
this arises the idea that the creature has
stings on its feet.
Two powerful projections, resembling jaws,
is a curved poison fang similar to a cats claw,
but longer Exactly like those OF a rattle
snake) which may be lifted, extended and
hooked into the victim. A person thus stung
or bitten must cut the tarantula away at once
for the spider does not seem willing to un-
There are two varieties. The large, black,
so-called Texas" tarantula, fierce and quar-
relsome species, and somewhat smaller kind,
brown, heavier built and less aggressive.
The hair surrounding the mouth of the
tarantula is of crimson color The creature
must be turned on its back to see this.
The venomous tarantula, in spite of all dis
cussions to the contrary, does build and live
seems to be an idea that the trap-door spider
is harmless, which is certainly erroneous. It
uses no web net. easily capturing its prey by
extraordinary springs.
Those who have seeeA this arachnidan by
daylight can have little idea Of its power and
fieetness During the day it moves slowly
and elumsily in the dazzling light, but when
darkness comes it can move with ease and
| certainty.
| Credible accounts have appeared stating
that the tarantula can leap sixteen feet. Re
peated statements have credited it with leaps
| of three feet or more.
| In the year 1870, or near that date, three
men disturbed several tarantula nests in San
Diego. They were Immediately attacked by
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26

In secluded city street, sparrow having
Knot b1 Of pack thread, the other end Of which
was attached to waterspout soon exhausted
its strength in its attempts to escape At
length, apparently giving up hope, it hung at
the end Of the thread, uttering loud cries of
hood assembled and seemed greatly excited
over their comrades plight. After much chat
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26
The Cunning Little sparrows

tering, bright idea struck the mind Of one
wiser than the rest. and he told his plan to
long line, and all went in turns, as in the sport
Of running at the ring, and in passing, struck
the thread with their bills. These efforts,
directed to one spot, were continued without
the thread was severed and the captive re-
stored to liberty
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26
Copyright by James Eiverson.1

1HE great spider called the "taran-
1 tula," whose entire surroundings
i are so full of interest, is justly an
II object of dread to man and beast.
= Latin names for the creature have
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-26
!" U16mN TuzQmzMzhc~e>"
The Germ Theory
Copyright by James Elyerson.)

kUopyflght bJ Jhmes EIYerson.1
7HILE the whole world, not the scien-
WI tific part alone, but that part
which makes no pretensions to any
lNMZTA but ordinary knowledge, is talking
tEskEGY about Doctor Koch and his dis
na,.nrins II snor,,s rarnr,nr That
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-09-26

duced a spirit of caution. ..
There have been political 'scares
before, however, which have been
weathered without lasting effect, and
at times when fundamental factors
were less distinctly favorable than G,
present . In the long run, these often
rehearsed forces making for prosper
ity will make themselves felt. The
fear among conservative elements
that their effect has been too swiftly
discounted has temporarily, however,
deprived the market of support that 1t
otherwise might have had against po-
litical unsettlement.
The influence of reaction is salutary
in such market situations as the pres
ent. During the intervals in which
security prices decline. the gradual
recovery in general business still goes
on, making the disparity between the
two less pronounced. Such a stimulus
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-09-26
NEW YORK SAFETY FUND
LAW NOT LIKE GUARANTEE
lsnecial tn the Reriew.

CHICAGO. H., Sept. 25-The eff,
forts OF Republican writers TO iikeI
the guarantee law for the seemi,s
Of bank deposit to the safety fund
idea that prevailed in New York, is
an uphill undertaking There is no
analogy in the principle involved in
the two plans. and the effort TO link
the faded New York statute to the
popular Oklahoma scheme which has
been endorsed by all parties in ces
weakness OF the position of those
who are fighting il.
This far-stretched criticism of tho
guarantee fund for the security of
bank deposits. based on the New
York experience, is answered by
Snator Owen, of Oklahoma, who has
been in the banking business for many
years. Senator Owen, who called at
Democratic headquarters today, said:
This conclusion from the expert
ence OF the New York banks is en-
tirely unfounded. ] have studied the
history of the New York system and
the real cause for the failure of the
New York plan was because the New
York law did not exercise proper con-
troll over the issuance of circulating
notes. 1t was the uncontrolled issus
of currency by the New York banks
which led TO the disaster. and it was
not tae fact that a fund was provided
for the security of deposits The us
pcsitors were fully paid under the
New York law In Indiana the law
provided for the guarantee of depos-
lis in their system lbefore the civil
RaTl and it worked to perfection, not
q depositor losing dollar under that
system. The statement is mace tnat
the New York fund would have been
abundant TO redeem its notes if II
had not been required also TO bear the
burden Of providing for their deposits.
The writer should have pointed out
that the reserve that guaranteed both
the deposits and the issue of circulat-
ing notes would have been sufficient
except for the abuse of currency IS
sued without control
1t is argued that the New York
bank law guaranteeing both the CIR
culating notes and the deposits. failed
and therefore it is a bad thing for a
tank law 20 establish guarantee of
deposits. 1t follows with equal force
that it is a bad thing to require the
hanks TO guarantee their circulating
nOtes.yet, under our system the na-
uonal banks are required to put up
in United States bonds the value of
their notes before they are issued. and
in this way they do guarantee every |
bank note issued by them. The con- !
clusion from the experience of New
York, that the guarantee of bank de-
posits is not justified is not only a |
'non-sequitor, but the exact opposite |
follows from this argument"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-09-26

its full force. 1t is argued in some
quarters that it is in a degree artifi-
cial, with the design both of shaking
off Republican lethargy and of inr
proving the markets technical posi-
ton.
There is no doubt, however, that
on efforts TO advance prices further.
a measure of discouragement had al
ready been cast by the lack or -
sponse from investors or the public
and by conservatism in high quarters,
which considered bullisn AGGRESSIVE
hess hardly prudent az what may
prove a delicate junctuTe in the pres
idential campaign. The Maine anu
Vermont elections, Bryan activIty, he
overconfidence and scanti-
ness of the sinews of war, the Fora
ker letters, fear OF drastic tariff -
vision, and misgiyings as TO the ef-
fects of a recent panic, have an ~
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-09-26
SAN 5ERNARpINo.
Polling Place at DOUGLAS.

Each Of said political parties shall
hold said primary elections on the
same day, as heretofore stated and in
the same room in accordance with
Chapter 6S, of the Session Laws of the
Twenty-third Legislative Assembly of
the Territory of Arizona, entitled IAN
ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PRIMARY
ELECTIONS AND THE MANNER OF
HOLDING THE SAME" approved
March 16. 1905, and said Primary Elec-
tion shall be conducted in strict ac-
cordance with the provisions of said
Act
By order OF the Board of Supervisors
of Cochise County, Arizona.
(Seal.). H. E. BERNER,
Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Dated this 18th day of August, 1908.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-09-26
GUARANTEE
DEPOSITORS
PAID IN FULL
Failure of Two Banks in Two
States StrikingIy Illustrates
Efficiency of the Oklahoma
Plan.

CHICAGO, Sept. 25-The failure of
Me Shuttle Bank in Hopedale, Ill, af-
f0rded to Governor Haskell, OF Okla
homa, the opportunity of emphasizing
10 the people who sustain the losses
the wisdom of the law in effect in
Oklahoma, which guasaates IS a;,sC irte
safety to bank deposits. After .esd-
ing the story aboHt the failure of the
bank in Hopedale, Goyerno' Haskell
forwarded to the mayor of the city,
who is an independent in politics. TIE
following letter;
CHICAGO. Ills. Sept. Il, ;eGs.
II. NJ Frosbe. Mayor,
Hopedaie, Ills.
Dear Sir;-Your community has my
sympathy for recent failure of the
Shuttle Bank and the loss of ieposit-
ors
Had the Oklahoma banti lag law
been in force in Illifiois, TIE Gcpos-
itors could have been paid x.,hin
twenty-four hours, If they had been
willing to take time 10 come for
their money promptly.
We recommend our banking law flf
early future adoption and that you
pay no attention to the statements
about wildcat banking and use Of our
school fund to make a good showing
There is no truth in any of those
statements. The law carefully regu-
Iates the bank and protects the de
positors.
Sincerely yours,
c. n. HASKELL,
Governor of Oklahoma
Governor Haskell also referred to
the failure of the bank at Colgate,
Oklahoma. the first financial institu
ton in the state to fail under the
operation of the guarantee law. The
next day this sign appeared on the
the door Of the bank:
This bank is in the hands of the
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1908-09-26

State Bank Commissioner. Please
lean and get your money. Depositors
win be paid in full"
On the second day all depositors
who made their appearance had been
paid.