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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
AS A MONUMENT TO VANDALISM
Remains of Taft Banner Being
sent Abroad by Photo
graph.
From a staff CorrespondertJ }

LINCOLN July e.-tSpecial )-Tattered
and torn. burned ami smeared with the
CRIME Of the street. the mutiiated TAFT ban
ner will form an important campaign doou-
ment for the republican party, not only Of
Nebraska but Of the nation. The once
artistic piece of work. which proclaimed to
all Nebraska for Taft" which met such
an ignomnous fate last night. has been
photographed and will be sent out, to show
to the people Of the nation that under the
Bryan banner there still roosts the Wild
eyed and unreasonable element which
characterized a considerable portion Of his
support of 1895. Respectable and conservn-
tive democrats I'm Lincoln today have Joined
with republicans In denounCing the action
Of the vandal who perpetrated the deed,
but the result of the act is the conclusion
on the part Of many republicans that the
campaign Of 1908 will be a repetition of the
campaign Of 1896, when Mr.. Bryan attracted
to his support an element of people to
whom reason does not appeal.
Chairman Hayward COT the republican
state committee will at once secure another
| Taft and Sherman banner, a duplicate of
the one destroyed, and 1t will be suspended
over street just as soon as 1t is completed.
The damage to the Sterling Clothing store
by water, resulting from the fire which fol-
| lowed the falling of the banner is esti-
mated at 5000. Some of the insurance ad-
justers are opposing payment Of this for the
reason, they say, the policies do not cover
| loss as a result OF a short electric current,
which caused the damage. Others favor
paying the claim. Should the store lose out
in its fight with the insurance companies
It is possible the republican state commit
tee will make good the loss. The damaged
clothing. of course. will be placed on sale
at a fire sale and It is probable the net
loss will not exceed $500.
The banner was a heavy affair, the wire
cable which held It suspended being al
most as large as a mans wrist. This was
clipped on the north side of the street
The heavy wire and banner falling broke
electric wires. which in turn burned {
hole in a water pipe. which flooded the
store and damaged a large amount Of cloth
ing.
Shortly after the banner fell crowd o
about dozen collected, among them beint
couple of policemen. Some one in tn,
crowd yelled, Three cheers for the MAJ
who cut the wire" The three cheers wer,
given by several In the crowd. At leas
one policeman has been severely criticized
because the day before he made the state
ment that he would walk a block arount
before he would go under the banner.
The destruction Of the banner constitute
/ felony, and County Attorney Tyrrell wi
! prosecute the parties II they are eve
, caught.
a, A feature of the flag destruction is tina
l no one has made inquiries regarding tn
whereabouts of Barbara Fretchie at tn
: time of the destruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
W0RKMEN FALL INTO RHINE
Huge Crane Falls, Taking Several
Spans of Bridge and killing
Many Men.

COLOGNE, July 9.-The new bridge un-
der construction over the Rhine at Cologne
fell in today and many Of the workmen
engaged on the structure lost their lives
Up to noon fourteen bodies had been re-
covered and nine men had been taken from
the water seriously injured.
The scaffolding supporting the powerful
crane used in the erection of the central
span of the bridge collapsed and the crash
ing down of this section carried with II
several other spans Several workmSn were
thrown into the river. Some of them are
still underneath the scaffolding, and there
is no hope whatever Of their lives. Im-
mediately after the accident boats put out
for the scene and began the work OF
rescue. About a score of struggling men
were quickly picked up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
BULLETINS OF NIGHT SESSION

DENVER. July 9.-7l5 p m.-Chairman
calls convention to order.
1853 p. m.-Chairman Of Pennsylvania del
egation submitted name Of James Kerr as
member OF national committee. Selection
ratified by convention. Convention Is walt
ing report Of committee on resolutions.
$40 p. m.-Senator Grady OF New York
goes to rostrum to speak
Sis D. m.-Judge Wade Of Iowa follows
Senator Grady.
S:25 p. m.-Clark Of Missouri goes to the
rostrum to speak.
$50 D. m.-Ollie James of Kentucky, chair
man of committee. reported that committee
on resolutions would not report until mid
night
$40 p. m.-On motion OF Ollie James the
rules were suspended and. pending the sub
mission OF the platform, nominating
speeches begun. The understanding is that
there shall be no ballot until the platform
is adopted.
s:n D. nj J. Dunn takes the platform
to nominate Bryan amid great cheering
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
FLEET MAKES GOOD PROGRESS
Early iu Morning WRrships Were
Four Hundred and Eight Miles
from san Francisco.

ON BOARD U. S. s. CONNECTICUT
AT SEA, July As a. m.-(By Wireless to
Mare Island Navy Yard)-At s o'clock this
morning the Atlantic fleet is 4OS miles out
from San Francisco. The weather is pleas
ant and the fleet Is steaming in squadron
formation at 10 knots.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 9.-The battle
ship Nebraska OF the Atlantic fleet which
was detained in quarantine on account of
an outbreak Of scarlet fever on board, hav-
ing been thoroughly fumigated. sailed today
to reioin the fleet at Honolulu.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
PRESIDENT TAKES TO WOODS
He and Family start Early to Enjoy
Days Outing Near Oyster
bay.

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, July s.-Early to-
day President Roosevelt and his family
started out for a day in the woods. All
provisions and necessary thiDgs to make
the days enjoyment complete were taken
along. No secret service men accompanied
the family.
On account of the presidents absence
from Sycamore Hill today, no information
on the reported utterance of the president
regarding a war with Japan as quoted by
r. p. Hobson at Denver could be secured.
Secretary Loeb declared that he knew
nothing Of any such statement by the presi-
dent, but said when Mr.. Roosevelt returned
at o'clock tonight the matter would be
brought TO his attention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
PRINCE EXPECTS HARD FIGHT
Action of Count BOni Expected by
Husband of His Former
wife.

PARIS, July 9.-The attorneys for tho
Prince De sagan are in no way surprised
that Count Boni De CastellaEe intends TO
attack not only the Prince De Sagan, but
his wife, in his forthcoming suit to gain
possession of his three children.
They say that they expect that the count
will attempt to create as much Of a scandal
Rs possible and they look forward 10 a
protracted legal battle. The Prince AMI
Princess De sagan arrived at Versailles to-
day and took up their quarters in a hotel
where they probably will remain until the
opening of their house in Paris in the
autumn. They both decline to talk Of the
suit brought by Count Boni.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
WATSON NOTIFIED TONIGHT
Mass Meeting at Atlanta Medium for
Formal Notice to POpulist
Candidate.

ATLANTA, Ca, July 9.-Thomas Z.
Watson will be formally notified of his
nomination for president by the populists
of the United States at a mass meeting to
be held tonight. Judge ]. w. Forrest OF
ATbaEy, N. Y, heads the notification com
mittee
Mr.. Watson will reply to the speech OF
notification an da reception will close the
proceedings. The notification will follow
the Georgia populist state convention which
met today and selected a rev state com
mittee and presidential electors. No state
ticket will be put in the field. Mr.. Watson
arrived in Atlanta last night and was
rendered a reception. the principal ad-
dresses being made by General Coxey OF
Ohio and George A. Honnecker of New
York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
COURT is DRIVEN TO COVER
German Judge I'm Zu Eulenburg Case
Declares No PRrtLality Is
shown

BERLIN, July 9.--The chief Judge hear
ing the case of Prince Philip Zu Eulen-
burg who is charged with perjury in con-
nection with the Round Table" scandals
last year. has replied to the continued at
tack of the press charging that the court
was treating the princely prisoner more
leniently than was the custom with ac-
cused persons in ordinary walks of life.
This morning he called together the Of
ficial reporters of the court and said he
wished them to make public his declaration
that the prince was treated in manner
different from other prisoners only on ac,
count OF his I'll health; no consideration in
fuenced the court.
The court continued today by taking OF
testimony. The states attorney has ap-
pealed to the prince to speak out and
cease his denials, but this appeal remains
unanswered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
YOUNG PEOPLE MEET
Annual Convention of This OrERniEa-
tiOn Called 20 order mt
Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. o.. July "A large num-
ber OF delegates representing all sections
OF the country were In attendance today,
when President F. Y. Mullins OF Louisville,
Ky. called TO order the annual convention
OF the Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
America
John II. Chapman OF Chicago responded
20 the address OF welcome delivered on be-
half OF the city. The Future Of American
Bsptists" was discussed by Rev Z, A.
Hanley. d. D., OF Providence. r. I, Los
Angeles. Cal, is making q strong fight for
the next session
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
RUSSIAN NAVAL ACCIDENT
Third One Of Its Kind i'm Finnish
uuIf During SeHsOn-TOrpedO
Boat wrecked.

ST. PETERSBURG, July "a Russian
torpedo boat was wrecked in the gulf Of
Finland today by running on the rocks
off the RevaL The crew were saved.
Later the damage to the boat was tempo
rarily repaired and il was towed to Hell
singtOrs. This is the third naval accident
in the Finnish sulf during the present
naNlgatlnR season
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
READY FOR THE PLATFORM
Resolutions and Nominations to
Occupy Might Session.

DENVER, July 9.-Two sessions of the
democratic national convention. the first at
II o'clock today and the second beginning
at 7 o'clock tonight. have advanced the
work we'll nigh to completion and have
brought the decisive hours for the con-
sideration Of the party's candidates and
declaration of principles. The opening ses-
sion today lasted three hours and brought
about the completion Of the permanent or
ganizatiory of the convention, with the re-
sounding address OF Congressman Clayton
of Alabama, permanent chairman Of the
convention. When the session opened to-
night, every formality of organization had
been accomplished and the decks were clear
for the supreme work of adopting the plat
| form and naming the candidates.
The scenes within the convention amphi-
theater today repeated the previous days
in the magnitude Of the gathering and the
eager enthusiasm Of the throngs. There
were frequent demonstrations as the names
of party idols, or Jeffersonlan principles
were pronounced, but there was no repe-
titiOn during the early session of the tu-
multuous record-breaking demonstration OF
| yesterday. The address Of the permanent
! chairman, Mr.. Clayton, proved TO be
caustic arraignment Of the failure OF the
Roosevelt policies and an enunciation OF
! QemOcIatC 0Oclflnt ne ringing voice OF
the orator and the emphasis Of his gestures
/ stirred the listening thousands to frequent
demonstrations OF enthusiastic approval.
At $3.50 o'clock the platform committee was
not yet prepared to report. and the con-
ventiOn took a recess until this evening.
so that all remaining differences OF detail
on the platform could be reconcled and
the document be ready for adoption and
the presidential nomination be reached be-
fore the adjournment OF the night session.
Delegates Wearied.
Yesterdays strenuous proceedings at the
morning session Of the convention. and tho
late session Of last night. had a marked
effect on the delegates today and they
were slow IN reaching their seats.
This was particularly noticeable OF the
larger states such as New York. Pennsyl-
vania. Illinois and Ohio. The men OF the
keystone state had had in addition 10 the
fatigue entalled by the work Of yesterday. ).
a series Of conferences 70 delay than. They
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
shah Decides ON Change.

ST. PETERSBURG, July "a special
dispatch received here from Teheran says
the Shah OF Persia has decided upon radi-
cal charges In the electoral law. He pur-
poses TO create an upper chamber drawn
from the ranks OF the clergy and the land
owning clasA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
steamer Strikes Rocks.

NORTH SIDNEY. c b., July 9-The
Battle Line steamer Arcola struck the
rocks off Fl. Paul's island last night ard
will probably be a total loss, according 10
a dispatch received here today. The crew
OF the steamer was saved. The Arcola was
bound from Manchester for Miramich
river IN ballast and struck the rocks during
a thick fog. st. Paurs island is at the ex-
treme northerly point OF Cape Breton
about ten miles from shere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
Temperature al Omaha yesterdayi

Permanent Chairman Henry b. Clay
ton of Alabama delivers his address to
the democratic convention at the after
noon session, after which the convention
took a recess until Z o'clock 20 await the
report of the committee on resolutions.
Page 1
Delegates and leaders in Denver are
favorable to the selection of Mayor Dahl
man OF Omaha as chairman Of the ma
tional committee, but Mr.. Bryan's word
has not yet been given. Page
Committee on resolutions at Denver
reaches an agreement on the platform
for the democratic convention. Page 3
When the nomination OF Mr.. Bryan is
announced the citizens of Lincoln, in
cluding the republican state officers, are
planning to make a trip to Fairview to
offer congratulations. Page
Judge Gray Of Delaware is still being
importuned to be a candidate for vice
president, but he again declines to con-
slider It, Page
President of the New York Bankers as
ISOLATION appeals for greater considera-
ton of the credit Of the railroads.
Page /
Interstate Commerce commission stops
allowance by Union Pacific to the Peavey
Elevator company. Page l
President Castro recalls the Venezuelan
charge d. affsires in Washington, break
ing all relations with this government.
Page ]
Workmen on new bridge across Rhine
! fall into river with collapse of structure
Page ]
Veterans of Washington rally to the
support of Superintendent of Foreign
| Mails Brooks. Page ]
FOREIGN.
| Judge in the Eulenburg case defends
himself for private hearing in the case.
Page ]
CoMmEECIAL AND uNDUsrRIAL.
| Live stock markets. Page Z
Grain markets. Page
| Stocks and bonds Page
MOVEMENTS or OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
| Port. Arrived Sailed.
| NEW YORK. ...... .Koeng Albert
| NEW YORK. President Lincoln.
| NEW YORK. RK..,.......,............,..,
| QUEENSTOWN. saxonia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
JOAN d. Agaan Grandfathsr.

bAh hAhboR Me, July S.-Ars. John
late yesterday al the Rockefellsr. home
here This is the third child, the others
being q bog and . girl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-10
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
WEATHER,

FOR ON. JUNCIL BLUFFS AND
VICINITY -,r and warmer Friday,
FOR NEBRASKA-Generally fair Friday.
FOR IOWA-Fair and warmer Friday,
probably fair, with warmer in south por
tion.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
NATURE Of AN OATH
BEFORE HIGH COURT
Case Involves Right of De
partment to Prescribe
Sworn Affidavit.

When is an oath not an oath?
This is the question that the Supreme
Court of the United States has before
it for decision. Upon that decision,
much will depend, so far as varions
departments of the Government ere con-
cerned. Especially, is the matter Of IN
terest for the Interior Department
If certain contentious in the case in
question are correct. then a person does
not commit perjury ia the sense that
he is liable to punishment therefor II
he swears all around a departmental
regulation. providing his affidavit is not
specifically required by statute. He
may be responsible TO his conscience
and to a higher power, but Uncle sam
has no hold over him.
Series of Cases.
The case. or rather series OF cases
involving the question Of what cOnsri-
tutes perjury, is that Of +. W. Keitel
ct al. and is brought to the Supreme
Court on petition for writ OF error from
the district court for the district Of
Colorado, Judge Robert z. Lewis pre-
siding.
About year ago, Judge Lewis quash-
ed a number Of indictments, that OF
KeiteI being one OF them. obtained by
the Department Of Justice on the charge
OF violating the coal land laws in Colo
RADIO
It was charged extensive frauds had
been committed. and the Government
had been defrauded out OF large and
highly valuable tracts Of coal land.
through a system Of making false and
fraudulent entries by parties. who IN
turn conveyed the lands TO Keitel and
others. IN pursuit Of the alleged scheme
to beat the Government, various at
fidavits were made that the land taken
up was nou-mineral-that IS, that Il
was Of less value than II actually was
Now, II 50 happens that the coal
land laws do not specifically prescribe
affidayits and declarations under oath
in the securing Of title to lands entered,
but the General Land Office made regu-
lations requiring affidavits. Judge Lewis
held it was not a crime to make
false affidavit under such regulations.
According 10 this view, man can
perjure himself only when an affidavit
or declaration under oath is definitely
required by act Of Congress.
Not In Their Province.
It IS not in the province Of the Presi-
dent and the heads Of departments, as
Judge Lewis sees it. to prescribe regu-
lations that Will make It a criminal
offense in a citizen 10 do or not TO do
thing. where the statute under which
the regulations are issued does not
specifically say that neglect TO do the
thing prescribed is criminal.
The decision OF Judge Lewis in the
Keitel case and related cases has
proven embarrassing to the Government
In the prosecution OF a number OF cases
of coal land frauds. If the Supreme
Court upholds Judge Lewis. IT viii be
difficult for such prosecutions to he
pushed successfully. save in cases where
there is clear violation OF the laws
against conspiracy
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
ITCHING ECZEMA
FIFTY-FIVE YEARS
Suffered Torments from Birth -
Boils Formed as Big as WaInuts
In FrightfuI COnditionand Could
Hardly Work-TFied All Kinds Of
Remedies to No AvaiI-kt Last
WHOLLY CURED IN 8
MONTHS BY CUTlCURA

g I had an itching, tormenting eczema
ever since / came into the world, and ]
am now a man fifty-fve years old. I
tried all kinds Of medicines head Of,
but found no relief. was truly IL
frigh3ul condition. At last my blood
was so bad that broke out ell over
with red and white DOils, which keps
growing until they were as big as wal
nuts, causing great pain and misery. I
thought they would take the skin of
my whole body, but kept from scratch
ing as well as I could I was Sc run
down that could hardly do my work
Mr.. Nelson r. Burnett recommended
the use Of CuticGra Remedies, telling
me ne was confident they would benef
and, IN time, cure me- used the CJIGi-
cura Soap, Ointment, ResolVent, anC
Pills for about eight months, and can
truthfully say ] am cured. I cordially
recommend Cuticura Remedies 10 all
who are afflicted the same as was, be-
heving that, If they will use them
according to directions, they wiz find
them all they are represented to be.
Any one doubling the truth Of the above
can write to Mr.. Burnett, who will cheer
fully vouch for my statements.
Hale Bordwell, r. F. D. 3, Cedar
Corners, Upton, Ia, Aug. II, 1907"
81 cheerfuIly endorse the above tes-
tfnonial. It Is the truth. I know Mr..
Bordweu and know the condition he
was in. BE never tires Of prsisinE the
Cuticura Remedies.
Nelson R. Burnett, Upton. Ia"
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
MANY EAT DINNERS
WITHOUT A TURKEY
Vegetarianism a Growing Cult
Here and Restaurants
Cater TO Ii.

While millions Of Americans today are
enjoying the time honored turkey din
ner OF Thanksgiving there are compare
lively few who realize the great num-
Der Of people who are making quite as
much OF a feast day OF the holiday
without the toothsome gobbler
Several years ago It was hardly
thought one could really enjoy dinner
without meat. yet In those few years,
vegetarianism has obtained such a foot
hold that thousands are being added
TO the ranks Of its advocates each year.
IN Washington the leader Of the cause
has been Mrs. John B. Henderson. The
Chinese minister, WI Ting-fang, be-
came a convert TO its tenets.
number of vegetarian dining-roOms
have been opened here The largest
IS the HYGIENE Dining Room. at 708
Thirteenth street northwest, where no
meat dishes are served. Vegetables,
grains, toasts, and eggs are served in
all styles,
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
GREEK PROFESSOR
DIES AT HARVARD

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Nov. c8-John
H. Wright, professor OF Greek at Har-
ward, dean OF the graduate school. and
authority on classical subjects, died to-
day, of heart disease.
He was born in Urumiah, Persia, in
1852, Of missionary parents; was grad
uated from Dartmouth. studied at Leip-
zig University, and taught in the Ohio
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
and Johns Hopkins. In 1867 he served
as professor in the American School OF
Classical Studies IN Athens
The Washington times., 1908-11-26
100 DROP INTO TRENCH.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-The collapse
OF a board walk bridging a ffteen-foot
excavation near the site of the new
Pennsylvania Railroad Station, hurled
about one hundred hungry men who
were waiting TO secure tickets for the
Thanksgiving dinner at the Jerry" Nc
Auley CremOne Mission, into the mud
and gravel at the bottom of the trench
Only one man, Andrew Anderson, a
boatman, was seriously hurt.
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Lot OF good quality Felt Hats,
large and small shapes; as nEC
sorted cOlors. Values worth ~
up 10 csc and s.. Reduced to. - -
Lot of Black rOques and Turbans,
made of braidf and silk; Anr
very pretty shapes. Regular n ~
s. value. Reduced To-.
Lot Of COloreG Satin Hats, large
and medium shapes Sold Xnr
regularly for 500. Reduced IN
10. .....ass.sss.ss.s.ss .ss....s..ssss
Childreu's Fine Quality Felt Hats.
IN all the new shapes, including roll
ing brims, fats and mushrooms.
COiOrs OF red and navy,
very neatly trimmed q RI
with plaid silk scarfs. = AZ
Worth 8. FOT......... 80.
Lot or Black Fur Hats,
trimmed with cOlOred Ct ~
velvets- Regular. 81 val = ~
ne. Remnant price,. -
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Small lot Of handsome Aigrettes, in
the new sweeping effects. cOlors OF
navy and canard blue. leather, anne
s s5ssa. s Rssgl 6au2 g 4 s3e S1.08
ue. Reduced to.........-. Sc -
One handsome Black Ostrich Feath-
er Band, forms the entire trimming
on a large hat. Regu- @ m
lar SIS value. Reduced y
Ill.,
one White Ostrich Pom
Pom, with aigrette. q n IN
Regular 800 value. y QR
FoT..4......
Small lot OF Black and White Os-
tTich Tips. 3 in a bunch. Is 40
Regular price $50 , An
Remnant prlce.-..-,.s.....s -
2 Long Handsome White Willow
Plumes, slightly soiled. q On
Sold regularly for sl2 ? w
Reduced to.....--..-..-..- ~
The Washington times., 1908-11-26

Small lot OF Black and White Os-
trich Plumes; odds and
ends. Values worth up C. 40
s g S.? 3 and $50, Re SI.4S
uucto 70 .ss-ss.-...s---ss....
Lot Of very handsome Wings,
Breasts and fancy Feathers, nc
black and colors. Values ~
wortlsAID TO $3.50. Reduced to- -
Buhches Of very handsome single
Ostrich Feathers, in white and royal
&! .sIa: Ii isPgs sa9 fssth Ssa 1898
Is Trimmed Hats. we're u1 no
$500 and 500 Re pE OR
duCed to.....-.-..........- ~
we're e 7T a:S3. R aSis; 1898
hJr --rs-----------s-
10 Trimmed Hats, O. m
We're 1920. Reduced ,
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