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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-04
JAMES OLIVER DYING.

Indiana PhiIanthropist, Millionaire
and Manufacturer, Slowly Sinking.
South Bend, Ind, Feb. 4.-James
Oliver, the philanthropist, millionaire
and manufacturer of plows, is slowly
sinking. All hope for his recovery
was today practically given up by his
family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-04
A LETTER FROM HOME

Is so newsy because it tells OF tht
thinqs that one wants most ii
know. It is just this quality that
distinguishes the Times Republis
can from 90 many other nswss
papers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
AMERICAN FLEET SETS SAIL
Flagship Remains Behind TO Coal
Chartered Golfers Prove TO
BE Unreliable.

ALBANY Western Australia. Sept ls.-
The American Atlantic fleet, under the
command OF Rear Admiral sperry, left here
at o'clock this afternoon for Manila, $500
miles away, where 1t is due to arrive Oc-
lober 2 or 8. The flagship Connecticut did
not leave with the other vessels, but 1t
Will depart at midnight and overtake thS
rest OF the fleet tomorrow. II was de-
layed by coaling operations 1t will pass
Rottnest Island. near Fremantle, at Il
o'clock Sunday morning. The fleet Is max
tng nine knots hour.
The delay of one day here-the vessels
were scheduled to leave September 17-was
Dccasioned by the unreliability Of the char
tered collers. 4 circumstance which in war
lime might be attended with most serious
results.
Rear Admiral Sperry has dispatched the
following message to Alfred Deaking, the
premier of the commonwealth, ia reply to
The communication sent by the premier
yesterday wishing the American visit RS
God speed on the continuance of their
voyage TO home waters:
/ thank you most heartily for the cordial
message sent In the name OF the COVE rn-
ment and people OF the commonwealth and
We warmly and responslvely reciprocate
your good wishes. The public and private
hospitality extended TO us during our stay
In Australian waters has created mutual
and friendly sympathies and understand
5ould not have brought about and which
must cement and make more enduring the
cordial relations so happily existing be-
tween tho American republic and the Aus
er0lian commonwealth. Hearts with hearts
We wish for the happy and prosperous de-
velopment OF your splendid commonwealth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
BURGLARS LOOT TWAIN VILLA
Hard Fight Results in Their Capture
After They Had Left
House.

REDDING, Conn, Sept 1s.-Two burglars,
who broke into the residence Of Samuel
l.. Clemens mark Twain in Redding late
last night were captured early today on
a New Haven railroad train between
Bethel and Redding after a desperate
fight, in which Deputy Sheriff Banks Of
Redding was shot in the leg The prisoners
are believed to be professional crooks,
who came here from New York for the ex-
press purpose of entering the Clemens
villa.
Miss Lyon, Mr.. Clemens secretary, was
aroused about midnight by the sound OF
breaking glass. She found the dining room
lighted and that the sideboard, with its
silver was missing from its customary
place. Through open window she saw
two men rifling he sideboard, which had
been carried out into the garden. Miss
Lyon summoned Mr.. Clemens and the but
Ter and telephoned for the sheriff and
nelghbors. The burglars meanwhile had
fled with the silver, but they were cap
tured on a train here after a fierce fight,
in which the sheriff was wounded twice
and one OF the men shot himself in the
head. The silver was recovered. Mr..
Clemens today posted this notice on the
door OF his house:
Notlce-To the Next Burglar: There is
nothing but plated ware IN this house now
ana heneeforth. You will find it in that
brass thing in the dining room over the
corner by the basket OF kittens. II you
want the basket put the kittens in the
brass thing: Do not make noise-it dis
| In the front hall by that thing which has
! the umbrellas in II, cheftonler, l think
| they call IL, or pergola, or something like
GLEN EoNS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
STEAMER AEON SAFE
Long Overdue Freight Steamer is at
Christmas Island.
CARRIED SEVERAL AMERICANS
Chaplain Patrick of Navy and Family
Aboard Vessel.
REASON FOR DELAY UNKNOWN
It is Believed to Be Due to Accident
to Machinery,
SHIP sEvENTY-FoUR DAYS OUT
It Sailed from san Francisco for
sydney July O and Reinsurance
Was quoted at Fifty-Five
Per Cent.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 1s--The long
missing British steamer Aeon, which sailed
from San Francisco July 26 for Sydney,
Australia, has been heard from. brief
cablcgram reached Bamfield, the terminus
of the Pacific cable on Vancouver island,
from Tanning island today, saying the pas
sengers of the Aeon were safe at Christmas
island, some hundred miles from Tanning
island The word came from Captain
Downie Of the Aeon, who had arrived at
Tanning island, but contained no details
as to whether the Aeon was wrecked or
simply delayed because of an accident to
the machinery. His message readi
"Aeon's people all safe at Christmas
island. Captain Downlt at Tanning island"
Fanning island is about 1000 miles south
of the Hawaiian islands and in the course
OF vessels bound for Australia and Christ
mas island is about 100 miles southeast of
Tanning.
The Aeon left San Francisco on July 26
with 5000 tons Of freight, and although 1t
was not supposed to carry human cargo,
ten passengers shipped as sailors and ship
hands II was destined for Sidney and
Auckland by way of Apia. From that day
nothing had, been heard of it until the dis
patch today telling of the safety Of the
passengers on Christmas island 1t is sup
posed that the ship was disabled in its
machinery and drifted, or in some other
manner managed to make the island in
safety.
In addition to the officers and crew on
the Aeon 1t carried Chaplain b. r. Patrick
u s N, md family, and the wife of
Naval Lieutenant w. X. Riddle. Rear Ad-
mlral Swinburne of the Pacific fleet was
ordered to keep lookout for the Aeon 1t
was placed on the overdue board at % per
cent reinsurance, and after remaining at
that figure for time jumped to 40, and
later, to so per cent, and finally to So per
cent. 1t was seventyfour days out.
WASHINGTON September 1s.-Gratlfica-
, tion was expressed at the Army department
at the news Of the safety OF the British
steamer Aeon and its passengers 1t is
assumed by naval experts that an accident
to the Aeons machinery caused 1t to work
its way into the harbor at Christmas island
Among the passengers on board the Aeon
were Mrs. Patrick. wife Of Chaplain Pat
rick Of the navy and her children. Mrs
Patrick is daughter Of G. NJ zeerpel of
Norfolk, Va.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
OPTION FIGHT ON IN INDIANA
Special Session of Legislature L.
Called Together.

NrhSu AoSStheEs
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 1S.-A special
session Of the Sixty-fifth general assembly
of Indiana convened today under a call
from Governor J. Frank Hanly, to consider
four subjects: A county local option bill a
bill giving the governor additional au-
thority to prevent destruction of property
by night riders in southern Indiana should
any be threatened, a bill to repeal a grant
made to the Vincennes university of $4,000
by the last legislature, and a bill to cor
rect an error in bill passed by the last
legislature by which the unexpended funds
of state institutions would revert to the
general fund on September 30.
The subject of absorbing interest Is the
county option bill, which is favored by the
republican platform and is being supported
by Governor Hanly and the republican
members, with a few exceptions. Demo-
Gratis are opposed to the measures with a
few exceptions, and whether the bill will
be passed is problematical. Republican
campaign leaders opposed calling the spe-
cial session on the eve Of a general cleo
tion, doubling the political proprety OF the
action. The governor could not be swerved
from his determination and has been en-
dorsed by church conferences, ministerial
associations. the Anti-Saloon league and
other temperance organizations. Opposing
interests have been equally active.
The senate has thirty-seven republicans
and thirteen democrats. The house fifty
three republicans and forty-seven demo-
Gratis, the six special elections yesterday
to fiji vacancies not having changed the
political lineup Of members. Party con-
ferences and caucuses were held last night
to outline plan OF action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
ACCIDENT TO SUBMARINES
ExpIOsiOn of Gasoline. at Vallejo
Causes Death of one OHiceE
and Injuries Four.

VALLEJO, Cali. Sept 1S-rhe explosion
ef $50 gallons OF gasoline on board a barge
mOored abreast OF the submarine boats,
Grampus and Pike, at the Mare Island
Navy yard this afternoon, resulted in the
death Of Chief Machinist Teddy May, and
Injuries TO Lieutenant ]. s. Townsend
Chief Gunners' Mate w. II. Leahy and
Chief Gunners Mate Morrin. Both sub
marine boats were badly scorched The
tender, Fortune. and the tug, Unandlla
were also injured, the latter having been
moored abreast the submarine and immedi-
ately catching fire.
The explosion occurred without warning,
throwing flames in all directions and caus-
Ing a spectacular fire. The men were
forced to jump overheard to escape from
the flames.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
RUSH FOR TRIPP COUNTY LAND
Gregory ard Dallas Are Crowded with
People and Many More
Are Coming,

NORFOLK, Neh.. Sept, ls-Northwestern
railroad officials have returned from Greg
,ry and Dallas, S. D., registration points
tor the Trip county land rush, where they
conferred with town officials regarding the
forthcoming opening Gregory and Dallas
lTe already reported to he crowded with
people awaiting the opening, many living
n tents. An gambling will be restricted
o the saloons. none being allowed on the
Itrests. Extra train service will soon be
Iseessary to handle the thrush of people
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
Good Prices Will Prevail as Long as
it is Maintained.
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES
Proper Care of Soil, Mines and Forests
is Important.
NATION MUCH ENvIED ABROAD
Rural Glasses Everywhere REGARD
American Farmer Rs Much FR-
VOred--Another Big Crop
at Hand.

SYRACUSE. n. Y, Sept. 1s.-JanIes s.
Sherman, republican candidate for vice
president, was the principal speaker at
Interstate day at the state fair today Mr.
Sherman was introduced by Lieutenant
Governor Chanler, the democratic nominee
for governor.
Mr. Sherman quoted from the speech Of
President Roosevelt at jamestown last
year on the conservation of the national
resources OF the country, which he said
constitutes the fundamental problem un-
derlying almost every problem of our ma
tional life. He also quoted the declaration
of principles advocated by the governors
Of the various states who met In the White
House last May
Mr.. Sherman compared the progress and /.
the result of agricultural opportunity and
activity in Great Britain and the United
states since Great Britain abandoned its
protective policy in 1916 He said:
AT that time British agriculture was at
its very highest development-today. after
fifty years OF fiscal policy. which dissl-
pates instead of develops, which destroys
instead of preserves. British agriculture is
| largely a thing of the past; no longer an
honor to the civilization Of that once great
nation. Agriculture cannot thrive without
| a market for it's surplus.
THE development of agriculture in the
United States has been most marvellous
end is today the envy of the rural classes
Of every part of the world.
Good Markets for Crops.
"The annual crop which we have begun
| to harvest It is estimated, will exceed In
value $S,0O0,OO0OOO. some hundreds of mil
| lions in excess of last year, as each year
curing the last ten years has exceeded in
value the amount of the preceding one.
| That is true progress, consistent progress.
and 1t has been made pc ssible because, al
| though there might have been failure or
| partial failure Of a single crop. such a
| portion was marketed was at such an
enhanced price to make the aggregate,
including the increase of other products at
the staple price, exceed the value OF the
! preceding season."
In conclusion, Mr.. Sherman said:
american agriculture will be maintained
at its present high standard so long as our
home market is maintained. But we must
go further than that. We must think of
| our eXhaustible forests and mines. We
must think Of the land that must be fertll-
| lied, and we must make the arid and SENT
arid regions productive. We must drain
the swamps. we must look to the preserva-
tion. the usefulness and the perpetuation
Of every natural resource. AS Individuals.
as counties, as states. as a nation, we
must work together, for the best good of
each and the best good of all. We have
the greatest land on earth, the brightest
! opportunities. We cannot help ourselves
without aiding others We cannot aid 9TH
ers without helping ourselves Such is good
citizenship and good government. Such is
bound to bring and hold rational wealth
and power and glory"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
TAFT'S ROUTE IN NEBRASKA
Arrangements Completed at Meeting
Held in Chicago on
Thursday.
tFrom a staff correspondent.>

CHICAGO, Sept. 1S.-(Special Telegram.)-
The itinerary of William II. Taft through
Nebraska on his forthcoming western tour
has been arranged, though subject to
evening in conference between Senator
Dixon of the speakers bureau of the re-
publican national committee and Secretary
Hayward, National Committeeman Victor
Rosewater and Harry c. Lindsay.
Judge Taft will travel by special train,
which will come into the charge OF the
Nebraska organization at Sioux City,
Wednesday, September 80. The train will
start out early in the morning over the
Northwestern, making stops for addresses
at Emerson, Wakefield, Wayne, Norfolk,
Stanton, westpoint, scribner, Fremont and
Lincoln. At wahoo Mr.. Tafts visit will CO.
incide with the county fair being held there
and his principal speech will be made at
the night meeting at Lincoln.
Governor Sheldon will probably accom-
pany him on the trip and participate in
the program at Lincoln and, If possible,
Governor Cummins of Iowa will also have
a part in the speaking there. Mr.. Taft
and his party will remain in Lincoln over
night.
For the second day a circuitous trip
south from Lincoln will take in Crete,
Wilber Dewitt, Beatrice, Pawnee, Falls
City, Auburn, Nebraska City and Platts-
mouth and land Mr.. Taft in Omaha for
Thursday evening.
1t is thought that the Omaha engage
ment may be utilized for two meetings
If local conditions permit. Mr.. Taft
could speak at South Omaha to a work.
ingmen's meeting early in the evening
and then conclude the speechmaking at
a big general meeting at the Auditorium.
1t is hoped for the Omaha meetings to
have the assistance of Senator Dolliver
/ as the second principal speaker.
North Platte on Third Day.
| After the Omaha meeting it will be nee
essary to take the Taft train by a night
run to North Platte. so as to reach the
last named point not later than Q o'clock in
the morning. as Mr.. Taft must be at Chey-
enne by o'clock of that afternoon, and
at Denver for an evening meeting. Tn
only stop in Nebraska after leaving Nor.
Platte will probably be at Sidney.
The further details of this trip are yeI
to be worked out, but 1t contemplates COW
ering five of the six congressional dis
tricts, leaving only the Fifth district with
out a visit from the republican presi-
Dental nominee. 1t will take the visitors
over the Northwestern. Burlington, Mis-
souri, Pacific and Union Pacific roads. and
will cover little ocer 200 miles on each OF
the first days with a complete through
| trip from Omaha to Denver on the third
day. This will be pretty fast travelling and
permit Of only informal speeches, with the
single exception of the prepared address
which will be delivered =, Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
JUDGE TAFT AND BRYAN TO MEET
Arrangements Perfected So He May
Attend Chicago BANQUET.


Attend Chicago banquet.
CHICAGO Sept. B-Judge Taft and VIII
liam j. Bryan will meet at the Chicago
Association OF Commerce banquet in this
city October after all. according to an
announcement made today by Chairman
Dixon OF the republican speakers bureau.
II is possible that the two presidential can
didates will meet even earlier in the day.
as Judge Taft has accepted an invitation
to sneak at Galesburg, Ill, october 7, In the
afternoon, and a committee OF Gelesburg
citizens has been appointed TO invite Mr..
Bryan to be present. In order that Mr.
Taft may be present both at Gslesbury
and the Chicago banquet, Chairman Dixon
said lt would be necessary for Mr.. Taft to
come from Gaiesburg to this city by spe-
cial train.
'-rhis talk that Judge Taft did not care to
meet Mr.. Bryan WAS all twaddle" said
Mr.. Dixon. 1T did not look as II he could
appear both at Galesburg and Chicago, and
30 | cancelled the Chicago engagement be-
cause Judge Taft already had one engage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
several POstmasters Appointed for
Nebraska and Iowa
Towns.
cFrom a staff Correspondent }

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s-(special Tel
egram.) - Postmasters appointed: Ne
braska-Sanborn, Dundy county; Jacob w
Soden. Iowa-Browns, Clinton county;
y. A. Fitzpatrick, vice w. Lange, re-
signed; Conesville Muscatins county; f
O. McCulloeh. vice +. @. Gay, resigned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
Pine BIufs Harvest Festival.

PINE BLUFFS, Neb., Sept. ls.-(speclal.)
Pine Bluffs tonight concluded its first
harvest festival. which was an entirely
successful affair. Sixty-five different en-
tries OF dry farmed products we're made.
These products were raised on land which
was never farmed before this year and
twenty milss from the nearest irrigation
ditch
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
ARoHBOLD HAS MANY DENIALs
standard OH OmciaI Interviewed On
Foraker Matter,

NEW YORK. Sept. ls.-John d. Arch
bold Of the Standard oil company made
the following statement today:
such correspondence and relations as ]
may have had years ago with Senator For
aker were entirely proper and legitimate
III Mr.. Hearst had come to Mr.. Archbold
direct It would probably have cost him
less TO secure copies OF Mr.. Archbold's cor
respondence than for Mr. Hearst to have
either employed or dealt with thieves.
Mr.. Archbold charactertzss Mr.. Hearst's
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Saturday, september 10. 1908.
TEE wEATHER.

FORECAST FOR OMAHA. COUNCIL
BLUFFS AND VICINITY-Fair Saturday;
cooler.
FOR NEBRAsKA-Partly cloudy satur-
day; cooler.
FOR 1OwA-Partly cloudy. with probably
showers Saturday; cooler in northwest por-
tion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19


Senator Foraker announced yesterday
that he was employed by the Standard
Oil company as an attorney, but that the
term of his employment expired before
his first term senator. Page l
Judge Taft was busy yesterday at his
desk preparing speeches for the western
tour Page
DOMESTIC.
Steamer Colon was in a severe storm
off Colon and three sailors were killed
Page
orville Wright is recovering from his
fall in the airship Page l
Wilbur Wright received news of the
injury to his brother as he was about to
start on a flight in competition for two
prizes. He postponed the attempt.
Page 1
The fire in the, Swift plant at st. Jo-
seph was gotten under control before
damage exceeding 100000 had been DONE
Page
Burglars loot the villa of Mark Twain,
but are captured after hard fight
Page
Bankruptcy proceedings have been filed
against the Booth Packing company in
Chicago by small creditors Page
FOREIGN.
The American fleet left Albany on it's
trip TO Manila. Page 1
News has been received from the
steamer Aeon that all passengers are safe
on the Christmas islands. Page
LOCAL.
Number of large buildings going up will
keep men busy as long as the weather
will permit. Page
Mammoth steel welcome arch at Nine
teenth and Farnam streets is nearly COM
pleted. Page 2
Railroads coming to time on the spe-
cial rates for the Ak-sar-Ben festival.
Page
Omaha to join with other western job
bing centers in the fight for better rates.
Page IL
Officers of the Missouri River congress
to meet in Chicago next month Page 8
Mayor Dahlman's defeat at the prim-
aries does not affect his leadership in
democratic politics and he is still recog-
nlzed as big boss. Page IL
SPORT.
Results Of the ball games:
12-7-New York VS. Pittsburg-7-O
2-Philadelphia vs.. Chicago.
3-2-Brooklyn VS.. st. Louis-O-4.
13-Cincinnau VS.. Boston,.
2-Cleveland VS. Boston,.
Chicago VS.. Washington-0.
New York VS.. Detroit.
5-3-St. Louis VS.. Philadelphia-4-1
Page Is
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 13
Grain markets. Page IL
Stocks and bonds. Page 13
|
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
WIN Lose Valuable Time.

The greatest loss to Mr.. Wright" said
Mr. Furnass. is the fact that he will be
unable to do anything this winter While
It would take but several hundred dollars
to replace the aeroplane. provide the motor
is in good condition, the loss OF opportunity
to make further flights and secure the
s25.o0o from the United States government
viii seriously impede Mr. Wright"
Octave Chanute. one OF Wright's closest
friends. chatted with Wright for q few
minutes today. Mr.. Wright was suffering
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19
NettIetOn at Headauarters.

Dan Nettleton. speaker OF the last house
OF representatives. was in Lincoln today
and called at the state house and at the
republican Headquarters. Mr.. Nettleton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-09-19

CONTINUED on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
She Quits the Stage,
So She Says.
Rv IAMEs RUSSELL PARK.

with the Shuberts and # calls for me
going anywhere they choose to put
me. All last summer l was with sam
Bernard at the Casino in Nearly a
Hero you know"
Yes. I saw you there in June. I
said briefly.
And then almost without warning
she continued. they switched me over
with Miss Chaser. It was only small
part and did not have much to do.
BUT Miss CHASER was aWfuily nice 10
me 1 was told that ! was there only
temporarily. but at that l had 10 join
this company almost AT a moments
notice. only had two rehearsals be
fore going on last night. How was
itY''
you did your part like you had
been doing it for three seasons" I
assured her,
Honest. now?'' she insisted.
I nodded vigorously
The Washington times., 1908-11-15
Looked Real ContritA

Miss Brice looked read contrits tss
q moment and then laughed heartily
al the ludierousness OF II all.
But. honestly" she continued zftsT
q moment. Mr.. Eltinge does make
the finest looking colored Gibson gin
you ever saw. You know. OF course
that all the characters IN the min
strels are IN black face And then his
Ssiome dance. It's an awful good i'm
itation Of Miss HoRmanns"
He certainly can show OF gooa
women's clothes" I commented.
Can't he thought she exclaimed.
but speaking Of clothes. how do you
like the gowns I wear in the play
here?''
They're all right" I replied
svasively.
Don't you think they are pretty?'
she whispered, leaning far forward on
her stool and with . coaxing smile on
her lips.
hate to discuss womens clothes.
because / generally wind up by ger
ting all tangled and helpless as a
baby. but I took a chance this tinss
and agreed With her that they were
''just grand" and most becoming 10
her.
4 just love pretty clothes" she
said with the faintest suggestion OF q
sigh. aud when 1 get to that point
where l am able TO leave the stage
am going to have lots of them q"
In some manner the conversaIiuE
veered around TO books and I founa
Miss Brice very much interested In
the subject; something 1 did not know
before and she told me shs has bean
making 8 collection slowly for future
library all OF her own.
Have you ever read a little book
/ think IT Is called A Dogs Day.
that Is 3 sort OF diary OF a dog naR
one day?" asked Miss Brscs.
pleaded not guilty.