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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
TAFT TO KEEP OUT
Candidate Will Take No Part in
Politics of Any State,
HE WILL DO NO TRAVELLING
All His Campaign Speeches to Be
Made in Cincinnati.
COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE
Regularity of State Tickets to Be
Passed Upon by National Body.
WEST VIRGINIA CASE Is UP
chairman Hitchcock Holds Extended
Conferences with Leaders of Each
Faction--Win Insist on
Taft Electors.
WEST VIRGINIA CASE IS U

Republican National Chairman Hitchcock
HOT SPRINGS, Aug. 12.-When the first
conference between Mr.. Taft, Chairman
Hitchcock, Chief Of Staff Vorys, and Sec
retary williams had ended this afternoon
Mr. Hitchcock said he was authorized 70
announce that Mr.. Taft would take no par'
in the politics of any state, nor interfere
IN any factional fight.
Mr. hitchcock also announced as a
fnal decision that the candidate would
make his entire campaign in Cincinnati
As 10 the first announcement, Mr.. Hitch
cock made It plain that according to
long established precedent the national
committee would be free to decide which
was and which was not a regular republi-
an state ticket.
rrived here early today and will leave to-
light for Chicago. Perhaps the most import
INT business of his conference today with
Mr. Taft was the discussion of the peEonne
eaft was the discussion Of the personnel
" the financial advisory committee of nine,
ne appointment of which Mr.. Hitchcock
Avs he will announce after he has con-
ulted leaders Of the party representing
he west.
A decision is expected soon on the West
Virginia republican situation and to this
md Mr.. Hitchcock took up the problem
With the leaders Of the two factions from
hat state. who are here. In the event of
refusal to withdraw being made by each
II the candidates for governor, It is not
unlikely that the attitude of the national
committee will be to insist on the placing
# Taft electors on each ticket
\. l. Vorys of ohio participated in the
difference between Mr.. Taft and Chair
tan Hitchcock
John Hays Hammond reached here today
nd will remain several days. During that
ime ne expects to talk over a number OF
hings political with Mr. Taft, among them
he welfare and plans of the national
eague of republican clubs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
METEOR DROPS IN BACK YARD
FIve-POund Rock Cuts Through Grape
ArbOr and Fence of
IOwan.

IOWA FALLS, Ia. Aug. l2.-(special)-
During an electrical and windstorm a me
teor fell in the back yard OF l.. A. Huff
at Faulkner. northeast Of this city. It
passed through a grape arbor, cutting its
way through a galvanized woven wire
fence that stood at an angle Of 30 degrees,
cutting the wires as though they were mere
threads II struck fence board and took
bit out Of that and then buried Itself in
the ground in front Of a gate 70 such a
depth that IL had TO be dug out before the
gate could be opened The stone weighs
five pounds and is concave in shape Il is
reddish brown In color and has six quartz
spots on It. The stone has the appearance
OF having been burned. The meteor will
he sent 10 the Memorial university at Mason
City for classifiC alton.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
CHoATE CHOSEN TO PRESIDE
Former Ambassador VIII he Chair
man of New York Republican
Convention.

NEW YORK. Aug 12.--The republican
state convention TO nominate a candidate
for governor and a state ticket will be held
at Saratoga on September ls. Elihu Root
will be temporary chairman and Joseph II,
Choate. former ambassador to Great Brl-
tain, permanent chairman of the conven-
ton.
This was decided upon at a meeting of
the republican state committee held ct the
republican club today. In accepting the
ehalrmanship Mr.. Choate ie said to have
written Chairman Woodruff that he wanted
Il understood that he is an erdent sup
porter OF Governor Hughes. An executive
committee OF eleven was appointed with
the chairman OF the state committee as
chairman. The committee includes eN-
Governor Odeu, George w. Dunn, Herbert
Persons. William L. Ward, New York state
member OF the national committee; William
Barnes. jr. Francis Hendricks, George w
Aldridge and Congressman Fassett
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
MRS. WEBB is FOUND GUILTY
Jury Finds Divorced Wife of Million
aire Duke Passed Worth
less Check.

CHICAGO, Aug. 12-Mrs. Alice L. Webb,
divorced wife of Rrodie L. Duke, the mil
lionaire tobacco manufacturer, was today
found guilty OF defrauding the Great North
ern hotel by passing worthless check.
CARRIED in black, she was yesterday
during the hearing of the evidence, Mrs.
Webb was composed and expressed conf
dence that the verdict would be in her
favor. Her plea that the check, which was
for $50, was written while she was under
the influence of stimulants and narcotics
to alleviate the pain OF an attack of
pleurisy. she believed, would be sufficient
TO influence the jury to bring in a verdict
of acquittal.
At the word guilty" the woman who a
few years ago was the mistress of millions
flushed and trembled. but only momentar-
lily. She recovered quickly and was ap-
parently perfectly composed while her law
yer made his motion for a new trial
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
ONTARIO BOATS m COLLISION
Steamer with Fifteen Passengers IL
sunk and One Woman IL
Missing,

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. 12.-With the
decks crowded with passengers, the large
steamer Kingston OF the Richellieu and on
tario Navigation company, was rammed
last night by the excursion steamer IT.
tania, boat that plies in Charlotte harbor
on Lake Ontario, the port of entry for
Rochester.
One woman Is missing this morning. She
is the wife OF Captain Roscoe of the
steamer Algona-
The Kingston had a list of $50 passengers
aboard. while the Titania had fifteen pas
sengers. They colllded when the Titania
tried to cut across the bow OF the Kings
| ton TO make a dock in advance OF the large
steamer The large boat was rammed on
the port side. the smaller craft sinking in
about two minutes.
Captain Thorp OF the Titania leaped
aboard the Kingston. followed by several
4 OF his passengers, In the meantime the
sailing yaeh Julia went 70 sSe rescue as
| did the boats from the life saving station
A life boat from the Kingston picked up
six women and four men.
! Joseph Scoresk swan from the pier and
rescued one passenger. Five were rescued
] by a launch.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
NEW TRIUMPH FOR WRIGHT
American Aeronaut Circles Field Five
Times in Aeroplane.
REMAINS IN AIR SIX MINUTES
Feat Declared by Experts to BE Best
DemOnstFN tien sYst "a the AbiI-
ity to Manage the
Machine.

LEMANS, France, Aug. r. = Wilbur
Wright of Dayton, o., made splendid
flight with his aeroplane here this morn
ing, circling the field five times and re-
naming in the air six minutes fifty-sX
and two-fifths seconds. The flight was
dulating throughout, with the highest level
ninety feet.
Among the spectators was NJ. Kapferer,
the engineer of the dirigible balloon Vile
de Paris.
The flight was timed officially by the
Aero club Of the Department Of the Sarthe.
The wind was blowing at the rate of ten
miles an hour, the greatest velocity since
the experiments were begun. The height
attained by Mr.. Wright is considered re-
markable and the experts present were
unanimous in the opinion that the American
aeronaut today demonstra ed even a greater
degree of skill in the direction of his ma
chine than he did in the previous trials.
Baldwin Wants More Time.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l2-Speed, that re-
quirement which meant so much in the
development OF the automobile, has already
become one of the principal factors in aerial
navigation. Captain Baldwin may ask the
War department for an extension Of thirty
days in the time which he has to make his
official speed trials in order that he may
replace his four cylinder. 25-horse power
motor for eight cylinder motor capable
of producing 50-horse power.
Captain Baldwin will make another pre-
lminary speed test with his dirigible at
sundown today. Mr.. Curtss, who built the
engine and who is operating It for Captain
Baldwin in his flights, will endeavor to
get the full speed of the motor in tonights
| test.
over eighteen miles an hour was made in
| yesterdays trial with the propeller making
| 400 revolutions a minute. The propeller is
| believed to be capable Of making $50 revo-
| lutions with the present motor and should
make a speed of twenty-five miles an hour
! for the airship
Captain Baldwin will receive Sc $50 for his
airship II twenty miles is made in the Off
! cial speed trial, but the big dirigible has
| already cost the builder nearly $1,000 and
| he has figured on getting bonus for speed.
| Fifteen per cent over and above the con-
tract price will be paid by the government
for each additional mile over twenty miles
/ an hour made by Captain Baldwin up to
! twenty-four miles an hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
COTTON MARKET IN UPRoAR
Battle Between Bulls and Bears
Causes Greatest Excitement
in Years.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12-Amid the greatest
excitement since the sully year, the big
battle between the Wall street bull pool
and local bear interests for speculative con-
troll of the cotton market was renewed to-
day. The big cotton ring fairly seethed
under the tremendous operations, blocks Of
5000 and 1900 bales being flung back and
forth like lO0-bale lots in ordinary times
until fairly overwhelmed the bulls were for
time obliged 20 cease buying. This pre-
cipitated a fresh outburst during which
October. after having sold early at 9.4Sc.
dropped to sOOc, or over 50 per bale below
the high level of the morning and S4.25 per
bale below the high price OF last Friday.
There were rumors Of dissensions among
the bull leaders, and even at the decline
Liverpool brokers were believed to be sup
porting the market. 1t was estimated that
at least 10000 bales OF cotton had been
liquidated during the past two days.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
FOUR VISITORS AT OYSTER BAY
President Roosevelt Again Receives
Callers After Brief Period
Gf Rest.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, Aug. l2-President
Roosevelt, after four days Of rest during
which not one official visitor was received
at Sycamore Hin, today had four guests.
They were John Raines. member OF the
New York senate William B. Hale, a New
York literary man. Ralp Nj. Easley. chair
man OF the executive council Of the Ma
tional Civic federation, and John Mitchell,
former president OF the United Mine
workers, and now managers of the trade
agreement department OF the Civic Fed
Grafton.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
REPUBLICANS IN TENNESSEE
Evans-SRnders Wing of Party VIII
Probably Name TiIlman for
Governor.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Aug. 12-More than
400 delegates OF the Evans-sanders portion
Of the republican party in Tennessee met
at the state capitol today for the purpose
OF nominating a candidate for governor
and other state offices. Hon. George n.
Tillman OF Nashville, will probably be
nominated by acclamation for governor.
The platform will declare for state wide
prohibition.
Todays convention promised, in many
respects to be the most representative
gathering OF Tennessee republicans that
has met In Nashville In many years
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
JAPs TO SPEND HALF MILLION
Reception to Fleet to he Conducted
on Grand Scale.

Reception to Fleet to BE Conducted
Grand Scale.
TOXIC, Aug. 12-Notwithstanding the
fact that this is the vacation period at the
departmental offices of the government
the staff at the Navy department is al
ready busily engaged in preparing the pro-
gram for the reception of the American
Atlantic battleship fleet, which is due to
arrive October II. The reception will un-
doubtedly be conducted on a grand scale
and the chief difficulty now appears to be
TO keep the program within the bounds
demanded by the limited time the war
vessels will remain here. 1t Is estimated
that the welcome to be accorded the Amer
lean fleet by Japan will cost $4,000. Every
officer and man of the visitors will be pre-
sented with silver souvenir of the occa-
sion.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
CHoATE TRIES TO END LIFE
FaIIinE 10 secure Custody OF Child
New Yorker Attempts
Suicide.

DIES MONIES Ia, Aug. 12-Fred NJ. C.
Choate, who lost In his sensational efforts
to set the custody OF his little girl in dis
trict court yesterday, attempted to commit
suicide this morning by severing the artery
IN his left arm.
He was taken to IN coffee OF Or. Lam
bert. his brother-in-law. with whom his
vile has been stopping, and there an effort
- being made TO save his life.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
TRAIN CUTS CAR IN TWO
Six Persons Seriously Hurt In
Wreck of Detroit street
Car.

DETROIT. Mich. Aug 12-Six persons
were seriously injured here today when a
Grand Trunk railway freight train coll
uded with Harper avenue street car cut
ting the latter in two.
The injured:
John 81. John, conductor.
William Newman, motOrman.
w A. Boyd.
Henry b. Schantz.
Frank Hergig
r. SChroeder
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS AT END
Sports and Minor Entertainments the
Program at Auckland.
JACKIEs ON GOOD BEHAVIOR
Conduct of Men Occasion Many Favor
able mments-sPerry and
Governor of Queensland
Exchange Greetings.

AUCKLAND, N. H., Aug. 12.-The prin-
cipal official entertainments in honor of
the officers and men of the visiting bat
tleship fleet are now at an end, for Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday are TO be devoted
to sports and minor entertainments.
After the races at Ellerslie, Admiral
Sperry and 200 officers of the fleet pro-
ceeded as the guests of Prime Minister
Ward and the members OF Parliament to
Rotorua, I'm the Thermal district in the
heart of North Island, III miles from Auck-
land by rail. Here they will visit the
boiling springs, geysers and medicinal
baths and witness the opening ceremonies
of the beautiful new bath house. EXcur-
sions will be made to other points of in
terest near Rotorua and the visitors are
expected back in Auckland on Friday.
The men OF the fleet have conducted
themselves we'll and their good behavior
has made most favorable impression upon
the people of Auckland. There is no ques-
tion but that the men have had thor
oughly good time on shore. They have
been entertained almost constantly with
theatrical productions dinners and sports
and they have expressed their liking for
Auckland and the people Of the city in un-
mistakable terms. The sailors have shown
time the fleet leaves the shopkeepers of
Auckland will have reaped rich harvest.
The men crowd the curio shops day and
night, purchasing souvenirs of the country,
and they have mailed vast quantities OF
picture postal cars to friends at home. All
this is regarded as a very good advertise
ment for New Zealand.
weather Aids Entertainers.
The weather during fleet week has been
glorious and this has added materially to
the success of the various functions and
the enjoyment OF the visitors.
Tonight the noncommissioned officers OF
the New Zealand garrison entertained at
drill hall the noncommissioped officers OF
the American and Australian ships. There
also were sports and entertainments for the
enlisted men. and the officers who did not
go to Rotorua were given dinner at the
Orphans club.
Admiral Sperry has received cablegram
from the governor of Queensland, Lord
Chelmsford, containing affectionate greet
ings and the wishes of the governor for
the continued prosperity of the United
States and Great Britain. In his reply,
the American admiral conveys his, heart
felt thanks He said that America and
Australia in working toward and realizing
the ideals OF freedom inherited Jointly from
the mother country dwelt in community
of interests and will continue to live in
sympathy and mutual understanding. The
warmest friendship, the admiral said
marked the intercourse between the two
states
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
WEATHER.

FOR 6 ~ COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
Vicinity = rsday.
FOR Nj A-Generally fair Thurs
day.
FOR IONyA-Generally fair and cooler
Thursday.
TempeTatures at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13
DoATEsToC.

Fight betw cen bulls and bears causes
an uproar on the cotton market in New
York. Page /
Boats in Rochester harbor collide and
one is sunk with fifteen passengers, one
of whom is missing Page /
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-13

an uproar on the cotton market IN new
York. Page
one is sunk with fifteen passengers, one
Of whom is missing. Page 1
FOREIGN.
Official functions at Auckland end and
officers and men of fleet are entertained
by field sports Page
Aeronaut Wright gives the best demon-
stration yet of his ability to handle aero
plane at LeMans, France. Page
PoLITICAL.
Big crowd at Lincoln listens to the
notification ceremonies and hears Bryan's
speech of acceptance. Page /
w. J. Bryan accepts tender of demo-
cratic nomination and arraigns republican
party in his speech of acceptance. Page
Chairman Hitchcock confers with Judge
Taft at Hot Springs and then leaves for
Chicago. Page
NEBRASKA.
Ferdinand Martin of Elkhorn in fit Of
despondency blows the top of his head off
with shotgun. Page 3
SPORT.
Scores of the base ball games yesterday:
4-Omaha VS.. Lincoln-2.
3-Denver VS.. Sioux City-0.
6-Pueblo VS. Des Mones-4.
S-Chicago VS.. Pittsburgh.
3-2-Boston VS.. Philadelphia-2-5.
5-Brooklyn VS. New York;.
4-Cleveland VS. philadelphia
5-Louisville VS.. Minneapolis-3
3-Columbus VS. Milwaukee,.
12-St Paul VS.. Indianapolis.
Page 8
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page
Grain markets. Page 2
Stocks and bonds. Page 8
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
Port. Arrived. salled
NEW YoRK .. .Crosser Kurfurst..K p Wilhelm.
NEW YORK X. Wilhelm IL. Rotterdam.
NEW YORK ..... Mesaba ,...........
LIVER .',..,..,............ saxonia.
IONDON -. ............. .... Minnesota.
GENOA. .......... Ancona. ...........
NAPLES. ......... Eugena..........
MARsEILLES. Venezia ..........,
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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page
Grain markets PageT |
Stocks and bonds. Page /
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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25
ALFALFA AND ORCHARDS

Io5s Rroadway. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

WHITE PALACE HOTEL
800 splendidly furnished rooms, 25c. SOC and
7oc day; free baths with every room
largest hotel office and clubhouse on Pacific
coast; facing Van Ness av.; baggage checked
and stored free of charge; highest grade of
white help employed.
WHITE PALACE HOTEL2NEyER CLOSED.
llth and Market sts.. San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

SALESMAN wants position IN dry goods, CLOTH
ing. gents furnishing. hats and shoes; under
stands all departments; can sell all over the
ing il wished; q thorough businessman and
first class salesman and stock keeper; sober
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

ACCOUNTANT and auditor will systemntize Of
free methods. open new sets of books, change
single to double entry, make special investi-
cations for investors locate errors in trial
balances. II. NJ. BRACE, 523 Chronicle bldg,
phone Kearny 334e.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25
DAIRY AND HOG RANCHES

ALFALFA AND ORCHARDS
DAIRY AND HOG RANCHES.
We are subdividing the famous Hatch q
Rock orchard property. Feather river and
Northern Electric R. r. above Marysviile; low
prices; very easy terms; you get tnls year
crop: IL is going fast-5O0 acres sold lasr
week; excursion Saturday-see US at once.
VINZENT & PATTERSON.
A e. PATTEN 53 Post ST., s. ..
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

WANTED-Position as book keeper by young
man % years old: years experience; refer
ences from past and present employers. Ad-
dress p. o. box 5s2. Roanoke. Va
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25
EMpLoyMENT, wANTED-Male

ACCOUNTANT AND tcASHIER.
Young man, age 81 at present in chargesc of
the general accounts of a large corporation
in this city, desires TO make change; is
thorough accountant and auditor, capable of
installing complete system or accounts. has
also acted in capacity OF cashier; will furnish
bonds IL desired; highest testimonials as to
character. efficiency and capabilities from
prominent business men. Box 1928, Call office,
Market and Sd SITS.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25
POULTRY FoOps AND REMEDIES

BABY chick feed. laying hen food. deyelonipg
food, etc; manufacturers of all kinds OF poul-
try foods and remedies; sold in any quantity
from 23c worth up to carload lots send for
The Original A. r. Coulson, manager 365
3 NcAliister ST.. San Francisco Cal
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

PATRONS are charged 81 registry fee for Sc
curing help. Young. strong, Swedish COCK
With best Of references wants a situation: not
under $::s5. Capable German girl wants place
10 do second work. First class German cook
wants place in a German family. not under
SO. Call at MISS PLCNKETT's. 1896 Sutter
81. cor. Webster.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

MIDDLE AGED woman wishes position as a
good cook: no objection to little house
work; in small private family. Address 1859
Webster 81. cor Ellis
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-25

WANTED-lnformatlo regarding good farm
for sale; not particular about loca tion. wish
to hear from owner only who will sell direct
to buyer: give price description. and state
DARBYSHIRE. box 49S4. Rochester. e.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-22
LODGE TO BANQUET
ITS NEW MEMBERS
KNIGHTS OF PNTIIIAS PLANNING
BRILLIANT E<TERT NENT
Committee ON PROGRAM.

To honor a large number OF their
brothers. who have recently been adj
mitted 10 membership in the local
lodge of Knights OF Pythias. the old
members of that organization are
planning an elaborate banquet and
entertainment to he held during the
month of December.
At the meeting of the lodge Friday
night a committee was appointed Ia
arrange for the entertainemnt The
committee is composed of F. NJ
Root. IL c. Riley. John McKernan
\ II. Whitley. The eomittee will re-
port at the next regular meeting of
the lodge. at which time a date viii
he set for the entertainment.
Nomination of officers will also
take place at the next meeting. the
election of those 10 ofIiciate during
the year 1909 10 be held December l
The third degree was taken by the
following al Friday nights meeting
Fred Taylor. G. \ McElroy, Fred
Wink Ter. William Lowe and II, W.
Best
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-22
THINK ELEcTRocrrIoN KILLS
But Doctors Who Witness II Would
Like to Make Sure.

ACBGRN. \. Y. Nov l6.-sDoes
eleetfocution kill?' The question
raised by DR. &. + Shrady was asked
Of six physicians Who attended the
eleetroeution of Andrea Delyerme. OF
Oneida county. who went TO the chair
this morning protesting his limo
eence 10 his very last breath.
In every instance the doctors an
swered Yes. but they qualified their
statement with the added condition
that they would be completely salts
fled only after the method of artiti-
cial respiration was tried Delverme
was the first criminal 10 be executed
since Dr. Shrady. Or. =. J. Gibbons.
OF Syracuse. DR. +. \. Spitzka, of
Philadelphia and others entered into
discussion of the method following
the eleetroeution here last March OF
Chester f.. Gillette. To-day they had
the chance To become convinced that
eleetroeutiOn does kill.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Harold HASTE was host in honor of
his thirteenth birthday Saturday aft
ernoon at the home of his parents in
East Ely. Many games were played
and each child received a gift from
the fish pond, after which delight
full luncheon was served The young
host received many presents. Those
present were Harold HASTE. Warren
Larsen. Tom Smith, Nerle Hanson
Nelson Vatican. Hazel Reid, Carrie
Lindskog. Tressa Hanson. Harriet
Fulmen. Bessie Fulmer. Lois Hanson
and Ethel Hastie. Mrs Hastie was
assisted In serving by Mrs Arthur
Edison and Mrs Martin Hanson.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-11-22
SOLE AGENTS
HANAN & WALkOVfR
SHOES
NORTHERN HOTEL BLOCK

At Good Times Hall Sunday school.
10 a, m Epworth league. $50 p.
IN. Praise and preaching service
7:30 p. m. Special music. Today
begins Thanksgiving week Let our
services be specially praiseful. The
Ladies Aid will not meet this week
on account of Thanksgiving \ fine
lecture and entertainment course is
nearly completed. consisting of five
to six members, to be given under the
auspices of the Epworth league