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Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
ROADS MAY CLOSE STATIONS
serious situation ConfrOnts Smaller
Cities of the United
states.

WASHINGTON. Feb. "a proposition
very serious to many thousands of persons,
residing at. and in the vicinity Of small
railroad stations throughout the country
is presented to the Interstate Commerce
commission in formal petition in which
the Wabash railroad company asks for an
extension of the time Of the going into ef-
feet of the nine-hour law which applies
to railway employees who have the direction
Of movements OF trains. II Is declared in
the petition that unless the order Of ex-
tension Is made either by the commission
or by congress, the only alternative will
be the closing OF a large number of sta
tions on the Wabash railroad. This action,
1t is said, will impair the efficiency of the
service and result in public inconvenience
and interfere with the prompt movement
of trains. but the Wabash officials assert
that they see no way out OF the difficulty
into which they will be plunged by the
operation of the law.
1t is pointed out in the petition. that in
order to comply with the provisions of the
law the company would have to employ an
additional telegraph operator at each of
245 stations on its line. Thus far the com
pany says that II has not been able to Sc
cure the services of Efficient and compel
ent operators in such numbers as will en-
able It to comply Witt the act
The Wabash officials maintain that the
application of the law to their line would
result in great hardship and expenses to
the company seemingly unnecessary, even
II 1t were able to secure the necessary
number Of efficient and competent employees
for the purpose"
Other railway companies have taken
substantially the same grounds as the
Wabash. They maintain their absolute in
ability to secure a sufficient number of
competent telegraph operators to man their
wires, as the law after March will
require. It is pointed out that in COM
plying with the law their only course will
he to transfer operators now in their en-
ploy to stations OF greater Importance and
larger traffic, thus practically closing many
small stations where now the operator per-
forms the duty of ticket agent, freight
agent and telegraph operator.
The seriousness of the situation presented
by the railroads is realized fully by the In
terstate Commerce commission, which will
endeavor to reach some satisfactory ad-
justment Of the matter before the law be-
comes operative.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
WATERWAYS BILL CONSIDERED
Probability Measure VIII he Reported
in View of Great Interest
in Subject.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O.-The Newlands
bill for the appointment of an inland
waterway commission and appropriating
SooOO'OoO as a special fund TO be known as
the INLAND waterway fund" was taken
up today by the senate committee on COM
merce In view of the great interest
aroused by President Roosevelts message
and speeches on the general subject It is
likely that bill will be reported from the
committee at the present session
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
PENNYPACKER DENIES LETTER
Former Governor of Pennsylvania
Says It Was Not Prepared at
Conference with Him,

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 9O.-Former
Governor Pennypacker in his testimony at
the state capitol conspiracy trial today, de-
MED the statement of Stanford b. Lewis.
assistant to Architect Joseph NJ. Huston,
that the famous Huston letter to former
Attorney General Carson was prepared at a
conference between Pennypacker. Lewis
and former Auditor General Snyder, one OF
the defendants. Mr. .Pennypacker declared
that when Lewis stated that this letter
was intended TO be a "whitewash" no
stated what was absolutely false.
Mr.. Snyder was called as a witness today
I'm his own defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
SULTAN HAS NO NEW QUARREL
Russia Receives Information Porte ts
Merely Protecting His Terri
tory in East

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. "a repre-
sentative of the Foreign office declared
today that Russia had received definite
assurances that the Turkish military pre-
parations In northwestern Turkey in the
vicinity Of the Russian border were not
directed against Russia. but were made
necessary by the threatening internal situa-
tion in this region. which includes Armenia
and Kurdestan. The assurance has been
conveyed also that the sultan has no wish
70 quarrel with Russia
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21

Senator Brown has inserted in Indian
appropriation bill an amendment which
Will make the Omaha Indian supply de-
pot fixture. Page
Judge Ball decides the Illinois Central
voting controversy in favor Of the Harri-
man interests. The case cannot be ap-
pealed until tried on its merits. Page /
Railroads may be forced to close their
small stations because Of inability to
secure telegraphers. Wabash complains
to the Interstate Commerce commission.
Page
William Jones. murderer of Detective
Simon Drummy. died at state peniten-
tiary of wound inflicted when shooting
occurred. Page
Former Governor Pennypacker denies
that he was present at a conference
when the "whitewash" letter was die
tated. Page 1
Probability the house committee will
report a waterways bill at this session.
Page /
Reason for delay in payment of Mis-
souri, Pacific employees is merely that
auditors force was short, so the official
statement declares. Pare
General postoffice appropriation bill re-
ported from the committee with $s,OOO,-
900 reduction. Pare q
FoBEIGM.
Russian admiralty submits plan for
expenditure of $1,000, 900, 900 in nine
years for new fleet Pare q
General Stoessel is sentenced to death
by the courtmartial at st. PetersburA.
but the judges recommend that sentence
be commuted to Imprisonment for ten
years in fortress and that he be ex-
cluded from the service Page /
A a.
eventful voyage from Punta Arenas.
Sultan informs Russia he has no in
tention of picking quarrel. Page /
NEBRASKA.
Governor George L. Sheldon makes
strong pro-Taft address at Weeping
Water. where he presides over conven-
tion Of Cass county. The convention de-
clares for Taft and indorses the gov
ernor for delegate-at-large to the state
convention. Page 3
Regents of state university finally ap-
prove the laundry bill of employees of the
institution. Page q
Burlington engineer at Marquette first
learns Of accident during storm when
he spies horses head upon engine pilot.
Page 3
State Board of Educational Lands and
Funds rejects Minnesota certificates of
Indebtedness of state university offered
Tor sale. Page 3
Bridgeport Commercial club favors
state and national guarantee Of bank de-
posits. Page a
William Boche. whose brother is about
to be tried for murder, breaks through
ice and is drowned. Page 3
CoAznExRCIAL AND MDusTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Pare ?
Grain markets. Page ?
Stocks and bonds. Page ?
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN srpAnxsHrps
Port. Arrived Saiiad
NEW YORK 80. Princess Irene Europa.
BOSTON ........ Bosnia ....,,,,..
soUIHAMPION' Majestic.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
CHANCES ON ISTHMUS PooF
Unemployed Who Turn in that DIrec-
tiOn Likely TO Meet Cold
Reception.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O-Reductlons in
force are being made by the isthmian
canal commission in the divisions OF build
ing construction and that OF mechanics
also in the clerical force OF the isthmus
Notwithstanding these facts considerable
number OF unemployed mechanics and
clerks has been migrating to the isthmus
recently as result OF the commercial
depression in the United States. but their
chances OF securing employment are very
remote.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
FLEET ARRIVES AT cALLAo
Successful Voyage Ends at Peruvian
SeRPOrt-ROyRI welcome
IL Given.

CAILAo. Feb. sO.-The American battle
ship fleet has Just been sighted off this
port.
The latest wireless dispatch from the
Connecticut says that Rear Admiral Evans
Is still in poor health and that Rear Ad
miral Charles NJ. Thomas. commander OF
the second squadron and third division OF
the fleet. has assumed charge OF the ves-
sells.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
SToESSEL SENTENCED TO DIE
Judges After Long DeIiberatfon
Finally Agree He Must Pay
Penalty.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2).-General
stoessel has been condemned to death; Gen
eral Fock has been reprimanded. and Gen
erals smirnoff and Reiss have been ae-
quilted
The court recommends that the death
sentence upon General stoessel be com
muted to ten years Imprisonment in a
fortress and that he be excluded from the
service.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
FoRAKEn VIII BE IN AIINORIrY
Senate Committee Wu sustain Pres
ident on HroHvnsyIIIe ARair.

WASHINGTON, Feb O.-The Browns
Vile question Will be voted on by tho
senate committee on military affairs on
Tuesday next, according to an agreement
reached today. The majority OF the COM
mittee will vote to endorse the action OF
the president in dismissing three COM
panies Of negro soldiers of the Twehty-fifth
infantry on account OF the raid on the
Texas town. Senator Foraker win make
a minority report.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
POsTOFFICE APPROPRIATION CUT
House subcommittee Agrees on RIn
with Reductions.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20-The subcom-
mittee on appropriations OF the house COM
mittee on postoffIces and post roads today
reached an agreement to report 70 the
whole committee the postoffice appropria-
tion bill The bin revised by the com
mittee carries total appropriation OF
S2o'n5.oOO which is approximately $4,000
less than the estimate submitted By the
department.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
western Lines in Better shape.

The Union Pacific has asked the Inter
state Commerce commission for a hearing
before the new nine1hour law is put into
effect, claiming that t will work a hard
ship, and the hearing Is set for February q.
The Burlington ro5d west of the river
has made all arrangeblepts to comply with
the new law. d. willard, second vice presi-
dent in charge of operation, meeting with
General Manager Hfldrege and all the
western general super ntendents and super
intendents last week tb make final arrange
ments. 1t is said the law will be COM
piled with without having to close any
stations west OF the Missouri river. Some
switching around Of men was made and
telephones will be used in some places, but
no stations viii be c.sSed.
The Northwestern has also arranged to
comply with the law without having to
close any stations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
GEORGE TENNYsoN ACQUITTED
Judge at MRrysviIIe, Kan, Under
Confession of Woman, Takes
Case from Jury.

MARYsvILLE Kan, Feb % Judga
Kimble today instructed in the case wherein
George Tennyson was being tried for the
murder of his father to find The defendant
not guilty. The jury was then dismissed
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday, February 21, zoos.


II OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
N4CINITY-Fair Friday.
FOR sNEBRASkA-Increasi cloudness
Friday 49, n
FOR IOWA-Fair Friday.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
FATAL GASOLINE EXPLOSION
Mrs. E. L Dodder Dead and Sister is
Fatally Burned.
VICTIMS DISPLAY COURAGE
Woman Suffering Agony FOrEets
Herself and Thinks Only
of Her Husband and
Sister.

Mrs. Edward L. Dodder. wife of Edward
L. Dodder. an undertaken is dead. and
her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, is so
badly burned that she cannot recover as
the result OF an explosion Of gasoline in
the Dodder home SS4 North Twenty-fifth
street, yesterday morning. The explosion
occurred at $3.50 o'clock Mrs. Dodder died
at o'clock in the afternoon, having been
under the influence of opiates most of the
Intervening time.
The two women were I'm the laundry in
the basement of the house. The gasoline
had been placed in a bucket and the cur
tains were being placed in the fluid, when
suddenly it exploded, throwing the burning
liquid over the women and turning them
instantly into human torches.
Neghbors heard their shreks Mrs. Dod-
der rushed from the basement and plunged
into a deep bank of snow. The flames
were extinguished. but not before she had
been so severely burned that there is no
hope for her recovery.
Mrs. Hamilton also ran out Of the house
and followed her sister The explosion
blew the cellar door off and blew several
windows out of the second story of the
house Neighbors rushed to the assistance
Of the women and the fire department was
on the spot within few moments,
All the clothing was burned from the two
women and they were in terrible agony.
Mrs Dodder was badly burned from head
to foot. DR.. A c. Bunce was on hand al
most as quickly as anyone. He saw at
once that Mrs. Dodder was fatally burned
She realized her condition. She begged the
ply sician to give all his attention to Mrs
Hamilton.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
Donald l.. Adam,

Donald L. Adam, 4 years old, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Adam, died Thursday
afternoon at his home. sSs Park avenue.
The funeral viii be held at l:S0 D. m, today
from the residence InteFment viii be in
West Point
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
Brigadier General f. $. Dodge.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2O-Brigadier GEN
eral Francis S. Dodge, L. S. A.. retired, who
was awarded a medal Of honor by congress
for distinguished gallantry at the battle OF
White river in Colorado In the Indian cam
paign in the sos. died at his residence here
yesterday. General Dodge served with the
Twenty-third Massachusetts volunteer regi-
ment during the civil war He was 6s years
of age
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
Displays Great HeroIsm.

"I cannot be saved. Maybe you can save
her." she said.
The women were carried into the home
of Edlef Jepsen next door. other physi-
clans arrived and the burns were dressed.
Mr.. Dodder was at a funeral. He ar
rived, however, soon after the accident.
Still forgetful of herself Mrs. Dodder ex-
claimed:
Poor fellow, this will be hard on you"
opiates were then administered to the
two women.
Mrs. Hamilton was badly burned all over
the upper half of the body. Burns of this
nature over one-fourth of the body surface
are usually fatal.
Mrs. Dodder has no children. She and
her husband lived alone except for Mrs
Hamilton, who has been living with them
since last November. Mrs. Hamilton is 4
widow.
Mrs. Dodder was a trained nurse before
her marriage She is well known in many
of the best homes of Omaha and also has
made close friends IN other towns. While
she was being cared for by the neighbors
before the arrival of the physicians she
directed what should be done for herself
and her sister and throughout the awful
ordeal maintained the most remarkable
possession and courage.
The body of Mrs. Dodder will be taken
to Glade, Pa, her old home. for interment
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
w. a. ". scatterEnod.

AINsWoRTH, Neb, Feb. sO-(speciai
Telegram Mrs. Minnie e. scattergood.
S years OF age. the wife OF A w. Scatter
good, died today Of heart failure caused by
la grippe. She win be buried in Ainsworth
cemetery at a time not yet set She leaves
a husband and two children.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
DEATH RECORD.


WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Asbury
c. Latimer Of South Carolina died at
Providence hospital at s15 a. m. today of
pettonitis. He had been at the hospital
since Sunday last, when he underwent an
operation for appendicitis. 1t was then dis
covered that the bowels had become twisted
and his condition was found to be such
that surgeons held out little hope for his
recovery. He rallied, however, and MS
progress was satisfactory until last even
ms when he steadily became worse. The
members OF the senator's family were with
him when he died
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21
Gamble IL Busy.

Senator Gamble has secured a favorable
report from the committee on public build
ings end grounds on his bill providing an
appropriation OF $1,000 for new public
building at Huron, s. d. He also has Sc
cured a favorable report on the bill ex-
tending the time one year in which tho
Winnipeg. Yankton & Gulf railroad shall
construct a bridge across the Missouri
river at Yankton, S. d.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-21

The body of Mrs, Dodder will be taken
to Glade, Pa, her old home. for interment
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
POPULAR YOUNG
COUPLE we're
we'd WEDNESDAY

j. A. Cole and Miss Eva Quillian
were united in marriage yesterday
afternoon at the residence of the
bride on McQuillan street, the Rev.
Lloyd B. Thomas officiating. Only
immediate friends of the contracting
parties were present at the ceremony,
but in the evening reception was
held and a large number of friends
and well wishers called to tender
their congratulations. A large num-
Der of presents were received, among
them being a handsome silver set
which was presented by the officials
and employees of the Tonopah Exten-
sion mine.
Mr.. Cole is one of the pioneers of
Tonopah and for several years has
been employed at the Tonopah Ex-
tension mine as foreman. He is one
of the most popular men in the coun-
ty, for with his long residence here
he has made many friends. The
bride is one of the most popular
members of the younger set and by
her charming and gracious manners
has made many friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cole will make their future
home in Tonopah.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
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Donation to
Fire Ladies'

George swasey Department
Tonopah, Nevada .
Referring letter of September 8, =
in you Tonopah fin
toward the erection of gymnasium for the vol
department, o approximately $4,000. y
this association
this associa
give purpose after have .
estimate
complete building. =
The Tonopah Operators
and wish much q
success q
very truly y
w. w. Secretary
selfexplanatory evening the
ubiant the liberal
donation which their gymnasium in sight
appreciatve the
1t hoped that other
organizations good
further aid to the department. y
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15

OPEN THEIR
CAMPAIGN
MdxSOn, MOrehOuSe and others Addressed
ADpreCidfive Audiences Last Night
on Public issues.

There was big crowd at Miners
Exchange hall last evening when the
Republican campaign was practically
opened in Tonopah-so far as flow
of rhetoric is concerned-by Hon. H.
B. Maxson and Hon. H. V. More
house and Hon. p NJ. Bowler.
The meeting was called to order by
Mark R. Averill, and Col. Maxson,
Republican candidate for congress,
after brief address by Chairman
Averill was introduced to the audi
ence amid cheering. Colonel Max
son made a short but succinct ad-
dress, and devoted some little part
of it to his labor record, pointing out
that in Tombstone, Arizona, some
years ago, he had continued to pay
miners in his employee 81 per day for
eight hours work, when the balance
of the miners were on strike for rec.
-Ognition of the eight-hour demand.
L. A. Gibbons. Republican candi
date for district attorney, was mex
introduced. In the course of his ad
dress he showed that district at
torney has two primal duties-civi
duties in advising the county com
missioners and other county officers
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
AWINDOW. DISPLAY
OF MUCH interest

Mrs. Richardson has on display in
the window of her millinary store one
of the latest creations of the import
ed directoire sheath gowns. 1t is in
color cream messeline and has one
of the latest Partisan sashes attached
to the belt. The gown is beauty
and undoubtedly the display window
will be the center of attraction the
next several days for the ladies of
Tonopah. There are also an exhibit
tion a number of the evening waists.
which are so popular now in the east
ern and western cities Mrs. Rich
ardson has just received a shipment
of neck novelties. and a full line o.
tailored suits and princess dresses,
which will be on display.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15

MARRIAGE LICENSE GRANTED.
A marriage license was granted at
the county clerks Office yesterday to
William Barrett of Millers and Mrs.
Mary Johnson of Tonopah.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
MOUNTAINS DEFEATED
THE EAGLE-ELKS

Advices from Bishop are to the eff
feet that the first of the series of ball
games between the Tonopal. Mining
and Eagles-Elks teams, at the Inyo
county fair at Bishop, California,
played yesterday, was won by the
Montanas, the score l to O. 1t was a
pitchers battle, with Prout on the
firing line for the Montanas and Den
niston for the fraternal team.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15

as to proper procedures; prosecution
duties, in cases of violation of the
laws. He pledged himself, if elected,
to do his whole duty. Touching up
on the Hickey case, Mr.. Gibbons said
that if he were elected he would
carry out the laws and the wishes of
the people as to the bankers trial.
Hon. H. V. Morehouse was the
next speaker-the speaker of the
evening, in fact. His address was
more extended than those of the
other speakers, and was general in
its scope, being a most comprehen-
sive calculation of the Republican
national platform. He paid glow
ing tribute to the work of Roosevelt
in purifying the business morals and
systems of the county, and then eulo-
gized Taft as man fitted by all
qualifications of heart and mind, edu-
cation and experience, capability and
ability, to carry out the Roosevelt
policies at home and abroad, fear
lessly and justly.
The speakers were frequently in
terrupted by applause, and attention
was intense throughout all the adj
dresses.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
AN ENJOYABLE
SOCIAL Event

Mrs. j. w. Sinclair on Wednesday
evening entertained the members of
the Sanctuary society, at her home
on South street. Some twenty-six
guests were present at the enjoyable
affair, Mrs. Sinclair being assisted in
receiving by Misses O'Meara and
Griffin and Mrs. G. w. Strosnider.
Music, cards and other games
helped to speed the evening, and a
dainty collation. RECALLED the creature
appetilies of the guests.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
PERSONAL MENTION

T. G.. Risch returned yesterday
from a business trip to the coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Rounsevell OF
Manhattan are in this city on bust
ness.
w. J. Odgers, one of Tonopah's
pioneers, returned yesterday from
Oakland
Colonel H. B. Maxson, Republican
nominee for congress, arrived yester-
day from Goldfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Nay of Sails
bury are in the city. They are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. War
burton
dry Wash" Wilson of Round
Mountain returned yesterday from a
trip to the coast He leaves this
morning for the northern camp.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15

FOR RENT-A three-room house,
completely furnished; piano SIS
a month, Apply at this Office.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
NOTICE TO FIREMEN.

There will be meeting OF the vol
unteer fire department this evening
at the fire house at 8 o'clock. The
letting of the contract for the cree
ton of the gymnasium will take place
and all members are requested to at
tend. Other matters of Importance
will also come before the meeting.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15

Five year old claret at $3.50 per
gallon. H. J. Hall & Co. If
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
ASKS FOR Letters
ON DAVIS ESTATE

Letters of administration were APP
piled for yesterday by G. B. Welsh in
the estate of Olive Davis, of Cherry
Creek, Nevada, who died September
%. The estate consists of farming
implements. mining tools. mining
stock and several claims in the
Cherry Creek district. and is valued
at $1,000. The hearing of the peti.
ton was set for November 2. P. A
McCarren is the attorney for the pc
titioner.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-15
STOCK MARKET

The following quotations are fur.
nished by the reliable brokerage firI1
of Kenneth Donnellan & Co.:
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Certificates OF location FOR sale at
the Bonanza office
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Candidates, Cards.

Cards under this heading viii be
charged for at the rate of $40 .(in-
variably in advance) from date until
election.