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The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
DR.. LEON GUARDED IN BED.
Physician Held for Grand Jury De.
MES Performing Operation.

Guarded BY policeman. and Ill with in
fammatory rheumatism, Edward L.
Thompson. better known as DR.. Leon.
lies in bed at his home, 457 Missouri ave-
nue..
At the inquest yesterday over the re-
mains OF Lillian Petit. who died March
r as result Of an alleged Illegal opera
ton, the coroner's jury returned a ver-
dict holding DR.. Leon responsible for the
death Of the girl. He is held for the
action Of the grand jury.
Although numerous attempts have been
made. it has been impossible to get a
statement from the sick man. It is said,
however, that he has denied the charge.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
WOMAN BADLY BEATEN.
George Fletcher Locked Up Charged
with Assault.

Charged with attacking and brutaIly
beating Emma Luckett, OF - + street
southwest. George Fletcher. Mployed at
the United States Capitol, was arrested
about noon yesterday by Policeman Rem
hard. Of the Fourth precinct.
1t is alleged Fletcher knocked the
woman down and kicked her. unheeding
her pleadings for mercy. The couple had
a quarrel It is said. and Fletcher became
so angry he lost control OF himself He
was arrested while on his way to draw
his pay.
Miss Luckett was sent TO the Emergency
Hospital, and her injuries are said to be
Of a serious nature.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
Presented at Board Meeting.


The resignation Of Mr.. Harper as pref
dent of the American National Bank
was presented at meeting of the board
of directors yesterday afternoon. It is
understood that an effort was made to
have him reconsider such action. the
directors expressing strong belief in his
Innocence and exhibiting a disposition to
stand by their president until his vindica-
ton should be complete. Mr. Harper,
however. stated that his action had been
taken after due deliberation. and in his
judgment was the only wise course TO
pursue under the circumstances.
BY vote OF the board the resignation
was accepted, and r. II. Lynn. vice
president OF the bank, was unanimously
elected as Mr.. Harper's successor.
directors Express Confidence.
The directors drew UP a minute Of the
action taken in the premises for publica-
tion. as follows
The board of directors Of the Ameri-
can National Bank. in accepting Mr. Har-
per's resignation as their president,
unanimously regret that Mr.. Harper,
through his devotion to the interests OF
the institution. should feel called upon
70 resign his position as president, and
further express themselves as firmly con-
vinced Of his innocence Of the charges
under which he is aow arraigned. and
their supreme confidence in his early and
complete vindication OF any intent to vio-
late the pure food and drugs act
The directors also expressed in highest
terms their admiration for him as a man
and a citizen. and their devotion 10 him
as director and the president of the
bank during its entire history. and
credited him with the splendid position of
financial strength which II has attained
in the community.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
May Lose sight of Eve.

A disagreement in a house at Fitz-
morris court early last night. between
Thomas Nickens and James johnson, ne
groes. resulted disastrously for both.
Nickens is In Freedmen's Hospital with
serious cut that may result in the loss
Of his eyesight. ard johnson is locked up
at No. police station charged with as
sault with a dangerous weapon.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
FERGUSON BODY ON WAY.
Elaborate Arrangements Made for
Funeral of Island Official.

Elaborate arrangements for the funeral
of Arthur ". Ferguson, former execu-
tive secretary OF the Philippine Commits
sion OF the Philippine government, who
died in Manila several months ago. are
being made in Washington in accordance
with the expressed wish of the President
and Secretary of War.
The body left San Francisco at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning for this city
and will arrive here at 4 o'clock Sunday
afternoon Mrs. Ferguson accompanied
the body.
IT has been found impossible 20 have
the interment in Arlington Cemetery. as
the regulations prohibit II. Burial Will be
in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
REAR ADMIRAL KANE BURIED.
Eight BIuejaekets Conduct Body to
Grave In Arlington.

Borne by eight bluejackets. the body
Of Rear Admiral Theodore F. Kane.
L. S. n, retired. was quietly lowered 20
its last resting place in Arlington Gene
terry yesterday afternoon.
Admiral Kane died in New York satur-
day morning. and the funeral services
were held at Trinity Chapel. in that city.
Tuesday
The honorary pallbearers at the funeral
yesterday were Rear Admirals W. S.
Schley, Silas Casey, George Remey. Al
bert ;. Barker, Frederick Rodgers, and
Rush r. Wallace.
Admiral Kane leaves a wife. Bessie
Higbee Kane. and two sons. d. II. Kane
and Mai T. p. Kane. Of the United
States Marine Corps.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
Local Temnerature.

Midnight 81: a. II. q; 4. n. 43; a. N. -
q m, -; 10 a. N, IS; u noon. ss: p n. 50
,. m. 81; ?. m. IS; p m. IS; 10 p m. A.
Maximum. 81 minimum. Il.
Relative humidity-s a m, s.; ? ?. H.. ST.; 5 p
m. $ Rainfall g ?. m. 70 2. M trace Hour
Of sunshine. 81 Per cent of possible sunshine, Is
Temperature same date last year-Maximun. 81
minimum a.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
G. Ar. Conduct, Services.

Funeral services for Henry Gardner. a
longtime resident of this city, were con-
Quoted by his son-in-law, Rev. William
L. Lynn, pastor OF the Gorsuch Method
ist Episcopal Church, yesterday after
noon. Burial was In Arlington Cemetery.
Burnside Post. G. a. r, conducting the
services at the grave.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
mr.. HARPER RESIGNS
Withdraws as President of
American National.
R. 4. LYNN HIS SUCCESSOR
Board OF Directors, in Accepting
Resignation, Express Confidence
I'm Their Presidents Innocence.
Would Have stood by Him-Mr.
Harper States Reasons for Action.

Washington. d. C., March IS. laoa
To the Board Of Directors Of the American
National Bank Of Washington.
Gentlemen: While / am innocent Of the
charges brought against me Of violating the
pure food and drug law, and confidently look
forward to complete vindic4tion. yet owing
70 the fact that such charges are pending and
10 the notOriety which has recently been
given to the prosecution against me- as well
az 10 the subsequent unprecedented action Of
the Chief Executive Of the United States. and
believing that this notoriety might possibly
tend 70 injure the interests Of the American
National Bank. / have. therefore. reached the
conclusion that it win be for the best inter
ests Of the bank that resign my position
as its president.
feel assured that al my friends wiz appre-
cate ms motive for resiEning.
Heartily thanking the members Of the board
and the officers Of the bank for their loyal
and earnest cooperation in building up the
American National Bank to the magnificent
position Of strength which It now occupies
among the institutions o. Washington, now
tender my resignation
Very respectfully,
ROBT. ~ HARPER.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19

Rain

Temperatures in other cities. together with TIE
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended at
2. n yesterday, are IS follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
MEMORIAL MOVES
Arrangements Are Made to
Honor Editor.
EXERCISES TO BE HELD APRIL s

Citizens Respond TO Call and Decide
Upon Place and Date for Paying
Tribute 10 the Distinguished News
paper Man and Citizen of National
CapitaI-Nsme General Committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19
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Main so.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-19

Preliminary arrangements were made
yesterday for the proposed memorial
meeting in honor Of the late Crosby S.
Noyes. editor OF the Evening Star. who
for more than half century was so
prominently and so hoEorably identified
with the affairs Of the nations Capital
In response 10 a call signed by the
president OF the Board Of District Com
miss!oners. the presidents OF the Board of
Trade and the Chamber OF Commerce.
and the editors Of The three other Wash
ington newspapers. there was a large
gathering OF representative citizens in the
board room Of the District Building.
Commissioner Macfarland. in calling
the meeting 10 order. briefly stated its OBJ
ject. and said that II an invitation had
been extended TO all the friends Of the
late editor no hall in Washington could
have accommodated the gathering.
One Hundred Present.
Of those asked 10 be present. some were
kept away by Illness, others by duties in
court at the Capitol. or by absence from
the city. as explained IN letters, but prob
ably lG0 were present.
Speaker Cannon sent letter expressing
hearty sympathy with the object Of the
meeting and a telegram was read from
Mr. w. II. Rapley. now at Palm Beach,
Fla. saying that he esteemed It a privi-
lege to grant the use Of the New National
.Theater for the memorial meeting.
Invited to Be Present.
Commissipner Macfarland read the fol-
lowing names of citizens who had been
asked 10 attend the preliminary meeting
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
JAMES GARLAND NOT GUILTY
Man Charged with Murder Of John
Sanderson Acquitted.
VERDICT CAUSES GREAT SURPRISE
Judge H~osteIIer, In DischnrRIns Jury,
says q GrIevou Mistake Has Been
Made-stain on white Rob
of Justice.

BROKEN BOW, Neb., sept 21-tspe-
cial Telegran.)-A most unusual and
dramatic scene took place in district
court here last night when the jury in
the case OF James Garland, charged with
the murder of John Sanderson March rs,
brought in a verdict Of acquittal after
being out thirty-siX hours. Judge Hos
teller was almost dumbfounded with sur
prise and in a voice of suppressed emo
ton addressed the jury, in part, as fol-
lows: Gentlemen, you arc discharged
from the further consideration Of this
case. Goodbye; | believe. however. that
as judge of this court and az a con.
sertator of the law It is my solemn duty
to say that / believe a most grievous
mistake has been made. l believe the
evidence in this case justified beyond n
doubt the conviction Of the defendant of
murder In the first degree. l believe the
evidence Of some fifteen reputable n.Sn
of Broken Bow who were cye-witnesses
to tho scene instead of the uncorroborstrd
evidence of the defendant himself. As
the crime remains unpublished, the white
robe of justice has the blood stains OF a
victim upon its folds. God pity society
when trembling men refuse to do their
duty and enforce the law" Here the
judge, overcome with Indignation. COM
pletely broke down. The verdict is a
startling surprise to the people OF Broken
Bow,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
Nebraakn NeMa Notea.

MCoOK-The first examination OF APP
plicants for carriers for the McCook post
office was held here today, sixteen persons
coming from Iowa and Colorado for the
purpose. City delivery will be established
In this city November 10 with three carriers.
M'cooK-United States Senator Norris
Brown delivered an able and eloquent po-
litical address In this city last night be-
fore a large and appreciatiVe audience. II
was a brilliant and masterful effort, the
first OF the campaign in this city, and was
received with much satisfaction by re-
publicans, who were greatly pleased with
our junior senator's presentation or re-
publican doctrine and recital OF republican
accomplishments.
REPUBLICAN CITY-This section of the
country was visited last night and this
morning by a big rain.
NEBRASKA CITY-Wauer c. Rockwell
and Miss Laura Albers OF Avoca, were
united in marriage today In the German
Lutheran church In North Branch precinct,
in the presence of a. large number or
friends. The contracting parties are lead
ers OF society in that part OF the county
and well-to-do. They will take a trip south
and return home next month.
NEBRASKA CITY-Mary Carlson has
filed a suit in the district court against
her husband. Carl Carlson. charging de-
sertion and n~onsupport. She sets up In
her petition that they We're married on
fused to pay the marriage license fee and
left her shortly after the marriage.
NEBRASKA CITY-Harry ErayeH an
employe OF the Morton-Gregson Packing
company, had his right leg broken, satur-
day. by the kick OF a horse. A son OF
Enoch Rue fell last evening and broke
both arms.
NEBRASKA CITY-The members OF Elm
Camp. No. ~. Woodmen OF the World, held
unwilling ceremonies at Wyuka cemetery
Today. The ceremony was very imposing
and a number OF monuments were unveiled
and several prominent speakers were pres
ent and delivered addresses.
NEBRASKA CITY-This city is suffer-
Ing from an ice famine and the ice men
have given notice that they win be able
TO supply Ice, but a short time longer, be-
cause they cannot purchase II anywhere,
They have been shipping in ice for some
time. The crop which they harvested last
winter was small.
NEBRASKA CITY-The Christian Scien-
lists are laying a foundation for their new
church at the corner OF Twelfth street and
First avenue. II Will be one Of the finest
church ed.fices in the city when completed.
HUMBOLDT-Mrs. Etta Clark. who died
al her new home in Corvallis, Ore, was
brought back to this city for burial, in
terment being at the cemetery near salem.
She was q daughter OF Mrs. Ann Bacon
Of Minis City, a member OF one OF the
pioneer families Of southeastern Nebraska.
and left but a few years ago for the west
ern home, She left q husband and several
small children. Death came suddenly, she
belng found dead IN bed when the family
arose for the morning.
GIBBON-Over an inch OF rain fen here
YESTERDAY afternoon ana last night. break
ing the long dry spell and putting every
body In good spirits once more.
GIBBON-The old Normal college buiLt.
ing Is a thing OF the past. The last OF the
foundation was removed FFday ard the
! old lumber Il being disposed OF 10 anyone
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
eOMPERS FINISHES TESTIMONY
says Only Time Tie Met al CIeavc
Latter DIdn't want to Shake
Hands.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-President Com
pers Of the American Federation OF Labor
today closed his testimony before Examiner
Harper in the labor contempt proceedings
with the denial Of a statement attributed
to Broughton Brandenburg of New York
to the effect that he (Gompers) had at
tempted to bride Brandenburg rather than
that he (BrandenbuTg) had attempted to
bride Gompers. Mr.. Gompers also identl-
fled Mr.. Brandenburg as the man who he
said had been charged with manufacturing
a letter from the late Grover Cleveland
,xtolling Judge Taft as a presidential can
iidate.
Attorney Davenport, for the prosecution,
questioned Mr.. Gompers concerning his
personal feeling toward James w. Van
Cleave OF the National Association Of Man
ufacturers which Mr.. Gompers declared to
be devoid Of malice. He had met Mr.. Van
Cieave only once, and that while he spoke
20 him with cordiallty, Mr.. Van Cleave
had appeared very reluctant to shake hands
with him. Mr.. Gompers insisted upon Civ
ing the details of his meeting in opposition
10 Mr.. Davenport's protest, who pro-
bounced the proceeding as "unseemly.'
Anything within the bounds Of reason
WOULD he considered 'unseemly' by YOU"
retortcd Mr.. Gompers shortly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
MASS MEETING in LONDON
Three Hundred Thousand Persons
Protest Against Passage of
Licensing Bill,

LONDON. Sept. 27.-Of the great demon
STATIONS held in Hyde Park in recent years,
that Of today, to protest against the lincens-
ing bill. was by far the largest, but 1t
lacked the enthusiasm which was mani
tested at the other gatherings, particu-
larly that Of the suffragettes.
The crowd today was estimated at 100000,
filling the open space, which stretched
from Hyde Park corner to the marble
arch. They came to this section in four
teen professions and in countless small
groups, from all the nearby counties and
all parts OF the metropolis. Close to 200
special trains brought in those from the
outside districts. who numbered fully
$1,000, and who Joined in the various pro-
cessions, which we're accompanied by 100
bands.
Ninety speakers detained against the
bill at different central points for an hour
or more, and at a bugle call a resolution
condemning the bill was proposed and car
rled with a great outburst of cheering.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
MAKES WAY WITH HORSES TAIL
Joke Played by Young Woman Lands
\ a Young Man in Hands
of Police,

A new stunt is now interesting the po-
lice, at least the carnival force. Instead
of bodily removing some noble specimen Of
the equine tribe, the horse thief who
was arrested on the carnival grounds Sat-
urday night merely carried away the vls-
ible portion Of a merry-go-round pony's
spinal column.
Sergeant Hayes of the police force took
a young man 70. the police station from
the Kings highway last evening on COM
plant OF the proprietor of the merry-go-
round, who said the man had put the tail
OF a horse in his pocket and walked
away.
II transpired that the object of the trouble
was found in the young mans pocket, but
ne denied all knowledge Of how Ii got there.
The young woman whom he was escorting
cleared W matters somewhat by explain
ing that she discovered the wooden beasts
tail was loose, and put it in his pocket as
a joke.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
PROPOSED GIFT To THE STATE
Government May Turn Over Property
Of Indian School at Genoa.
NEW PROBLEM FOR LEGISLATURE
S6me Speculation a. to Use that
Can he Made of the Bund-
iaRs aud n by
State.
lFrom q sad correspondent.l

(From a STAFF correspondent
LINCOLN, Sept. ~27.-(special. lin this
day OF fast multiplying state institutions
Governor Sheldon may have another to Ne
disposed Of by the next legislature. In his
message to the legislature he may include
a recommendation for the disposal Of the
Genoa Indian school, buildings and grounds
by the state. In oil probability the govern
-lent will turn the property over to the
state free of charge. Then the question Of
its use by the state will come before the
legislature. The government is giving up
its indian school property throughout the
country and the only one of the kind in
Nebraska, that at Genoa, Nance county,
may be turned over to the state without
price.
Tho increase in state institutions and state
departments has been somewhat rapid dur
ing the last ten years, but thus far there
appears to be room for more. what shall
tho legislature do with the Genoa Indian
school property? At the last session OF the
legislature there was q bill for the creations
of an institute for dip~somaniacs and epilep-
tics. Some talk Of a division Of the Home
for the Frlendless and the hospital for
crippled children, now maintained at 1in-
coin. and a new deal for the Industrial
= lUi NOluth vas uiS'h TaNhs bhN w
change was made. The dipsomaniacs which
the state has assumed control over. not
withstandlng the opposition Of many mem
bers Of the legislature, are cared for only
at the Lincoln hospital for tie insane. II
has been argued that the epileptic patients
al all OF the insane hospitals Of the state
should be segregated. There has been talk
of a state hospital for consumptive wards
OF the state. but no action has been taken.
The farm lands and the buildings at the
government school at Genoa can be used
to good advantage by the state n the legis-
lature will only decide what purpose the
property Is best suited for. There appears
to be plenty Of Normal school property at
Peru and Kearney and plenty OF room for
soldiers and sailors at Grand Island and
Milford. Iowa has assumed control OF its
dipsomaniacs and Nebraska has followed
this example. and II the plan Is to be con-
tinued the Geno school property may be
made useful for this purpose. Governor
Sheldon has received word from the general
government that IL the state has any use
Of the Genoa property it may have the same
providing congress will pass a bill making
the donation. Governor Sheldon favors adj
ditional experiment stations of the state
farm, but Genoa is considered to be too
far east for this purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28

moi march in battle array through the
grounds and look at the Country Circus,
tide on the camel md feed peanuts 20 the
elephant.
The Eaeies fiy on Saturday. and John
rIthill viii tell how he did it out at
Seattle, New wings have been ordered
FOR the little Eagles and there will be some
mighty high soarins.
Carnival Chief Dempsey and his force
Of forty policemen have maintained good
order on the carnival grounds. Saturday
night is usually q bad night on the
grounds Last Saturday night. however,
hilarious celebratorp were picked up as
fast az their enthusiasm got the better
VI their good judgment and they we're es-
corted out Of the grounds. Several parties
had to be taken ont the turnstiles, and
tho penalty will be a close watch on them
when they return. This means there will
De little danger of anyone getting hurt
or anyone annoyed by rude conduct. earn
wal Chief Dempsey WIN not stand for a..
The police are SO numerous on the grounds
it Ia practically impossible for a disturber
to get away with the goods.
But this close surveillance by the police
will not in the least interfere with the
enjoyment or riot Of fun usual at a. carni-
val. 1t permits fun without any rough
ncss or unseemly conduct.
Everythins Rests sunday.
Sunday was a quiet day Of rest on the
carnival grounds. The Indians with the
california Jack show paraded up and down
the grounds, covered with their blankets,
and prepared and ate a feast in the open
outside their tent. They spent the balance
Of the day walking around tow gazing
at the wonders wrought by the hand Of The
white man,
At tho Hall Country Circus the animals
were given a rest and the big six ton ele-
plant was allowed to lie down in the dust
and disport himself like a kitten. lie will
not he curried until this morning.
Some Of the exhibitors put the finishing
touches on their booths and prepared for a
big week. while the restaurants did a fair
business BY selling to the exhibitors and
100 employees.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
AFRAID TO EAT
Girl starving on nl-ssisetsd rood.

"seyerAlg years ago 1 was actually
staryins.f writes a Ne. girl, yet dared
not eat for fear OF consequence
II h~adEEutfered from indigestion from
overwork, irregular meals and improper
food, untlNat last my stomach became
50 weak ! could eat scarcely any food
without great distress
Many kinds OF food were tried. ali with
the same d~iscourasing effects. 1 steadily
lost health and strength until was but
a wreck OF my former self.
Having heard Of Grape-Nuts ana its
great merits. I purchased a package, but
with little hope that IL would help me-
! was discouraged.
1 found II not only appetizing but that
/ could eat IL as I liked and that il salts
fled the craving Tor food without causing
distress. and 10 ] may use the expression
ut filled the bill"
For months Grape-Nuts was my priuci-
pal article or diet / felt from the very
first that ! had found the right way to
health and happiness. and my anticipa-
tions were fully realised.
With its continued use l regained my
usual health and strength. Today 1 am
we'll and can sat anything / like. yet
oraps-Nuts food forms a part Of my bin
~ fare" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
creek. Mich, Read The Road 10 Well
VIM" In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine true. and full OF human
interest