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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-17
POLITICAL lives
DEPEND UPON IT.
congressman Plead for Pro-
lection of Raw Materials.
HAVE SESSION WITH TAFT

Delegation of Twentythree Repub.
licsn Members of the House Tell
the President Almost Tearfuliy That
Free Entry of Certain Products Will
Mean Their Defeat-chief Execu-
tive Briefly States His Position.
Washington, July 17.-The White
House was stormed by a delegation of
twenty-three Republican congressman,
who spent an hour and a half with
the president telling him that their
very political lives depended upon the
protection of raw materials. 1t has
become pretty generally known about
the Capitol that the president has ex-
pressed himself quite freely as favor
ing the free entry of hides, oil and
coal and material reductions on lum-
Der, etc. Many of the congressman
who composed the delegation repre-
sent Southern districts. They told
the president almost tearfully that
they had been elected on the theory
that they would protect raw materials
In which their people were interested
and that If the party failed to do this
their districts would flop back again
into the Democratic column.
Mr.. Taft listened patiently to all
that was said. He chaffed the con-
sressmen good naturedly at times.
Representative Hayes of California
made speech in favor of protecting
iron ore. for instance. but the presi-
dent said he suspected Mr.. Hayes of
being chiefly interested in lemons.
The range of the discussion covered
every known variety of raw material
and when it was through with the
president stated his position.
Protection Where Necessary.
He said that he favored protection
where protection was necessary and
that where protection no longer was
needed he was IN favor either of
greatly reducing the duty OF removing
IL altogether.
1T is merely a question of facts,
gentlemen" the president said to the
congressman. "and In the light of
facts we all want to try to do the
right thing"
The spokesmen of the valiant twen-
ty-three were Representatives Young
of Michigan, who dwelt upon the ne
| cessity of placing high duty upon
iron ore; Mondell Of Wyoming, who is
particularly interested I'm coal; Gaines
of West Virginia, speaking for coal
and iron; Langley of Kentucky, for
coal and lumber; Cowles OF North
Carolina, for lumber; Austin of Ten
nessee, for coal, iron and lumber, and
Hayes of California
Mr.. Langley put the matter square
ly up 70 the president as a question
OF political expediency.
I'VE come from Democratic states,
| some of u.s." said Mr.. Langley, but
we were elected as Republicans who
| believe in the protection of the raw
| materials. II we fail to protect our
| constituents we will be revised down
ward'-into private life"
President Taft remarked dryly that
he was as much interested in Repub-
lican success as any one could be.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-17
MRS. EDDY IS ElGHTY-ElGHT
Founder of Christian Science Said to
Be In Splendid Health.

Boston, Iuly 17.-Mrs Mary Baker
G. Eddy, founder and leader Of the
Christian Science denomination,
passed her eighty-eighth birthday at
her residence al Chestnut Hill. Ac-
cording TO custom the anniversary
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-17
IS TANTAMOUNT
4 TO ABDICATION
Shah Of Persia a Refugee
in Russian Legation.
son MAY SUCCEED HIM

Mohamred Ali, Although a Minor Is
Likely to Be Chosen Ruler, Acting
Under Regent--Negotiation Com
pIeted for the Surrender of the
Garrison at Teheran to the Success
full Revoiutionists.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-17
prenarlno to Attack spaniards.

Madrid, July 17.-Reports received
here from Melilla. Morocco. say that
the Kabyle tribesmen, 1880 strong,
are preparing to attack the Spanish
positions and that great excitement
prevails.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-07-17

full Revoiutionists.
Teheran, July 17.-The fact that
the shah of Persia has taken refuge
in the Russian legation here is accept
ed as tantamount to his abdication of
the throne. Arrangements are on
foot to organize provisional govern
ment and administer the affairs of
the empire pending the appointment
of regent 1t is probable that the
successful revolutionaries will choose
Mohammed ALI the ex-ruler's son.
MohammCd Ali is a minor and will be
under a regent. It is possible that
the uncle of the dethroned shah, Zill
es Sultan, who is in Europe, will be
given this post.
Both Sipahdar and Sardarasad, the
nationalist leaders, will be members
of the provisional government, which
doubtless viii be composed of their
nominees.
The fighting between the main body
OI cOmDdIhIlS mas ceased, Out tneFP
is much firing going on on the part of
the rough element of the city.
1t Is apparent that an agreement
has been reached between the nation
alists and the brigade of Persian
troops called the Cossacks that has
been fighting on the side of the shah
under the command of Colonel Lila.
khoff and other Russian officers. ST.
pahdar and Sardarasad have agreed
that the Cossacks shall retain their
arms and continue under the com
mand of Colonel Liakhoff. Colonel
Liakhoff will In the future. however,
be under the direct orders of the min.
lister of war, who is to be appointed
shortly.
The Russian legation and It's at
taches have been most active In the
shah'S affairs since Ii was discovered
that liakhof could not hold out and
1t is generally believed that the shah
has accepted the Russian protection
and will be hurried across the from.
tier as soon as the Russian forces can
be brought here to escort him to Rus
sian territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
Do So Wages
land of Men
President Brown Says Raise is Due
to Men and Also Rail-
roads.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Demands for in
creases in wages formulated for petition
to the railroads will call in some cases a
rise Of 100 per cent, Vice President James
Murdoch of the Brotherhood Of Railroad
Trainmen declared today.
The demands would not be presented,
however, he stated. until after January /,
and only then II ratified by vote Of the
employees.
Mr.. Murdook denied that he was here for
a conference with officials of other orga-
nizations OF railroad men.
There is no thought of a strike in con-
nection with demands to be presented" "
said Mr.. Murdoch.
W. G. Brown, president of the New York
Central railroad, said this afternoons:
IF it is true that there has been an in
crease in the cost of living since the in
creases in railroad wages in the latter part
of 1906 and early in 1907. then the men are
justified in asking for some further in.
crease at this time.
But any increase in wages is impossible
without commensurate increase in rail-
road rates. There IL not railroad in the
country that can afford to pay its em.
ployes more now without getting better
rates"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
May Have Used
Chloroform to
Kill Mrs. Snead
Believed Woman Was First Drugged
and Then Drowned in
Bathtub.

NEW YORK, Dec. S-The question OF
whether or not chloroform had been used
in making away with Mrs. Ocey w. n
Snead, found dead in an East Orange house
more than a week ago. was today brought
to the fore through story told by a Har-
lem druggist
He said a woman resembling one of the
relatives Of Mrs. Snead sought to buy a
bottle Of chloroform from him a day or
two before the body OF Mrs. Snead was
found in the East Orange house. He re-
fused to sell the drug without a prescrip-
tion.
1t had been the theory of Chief Of Police
Bell OF East Orange that Mrs snead was
first chloroformed and then drowned.
Another complication in the case. devel-
oped today with the disappearance from
the furnished room house on West Twenty
second street, where she had been stop
ping, Of Mrs. Martha Wardlaw, the grand
mother Of the victim. Mrs. Wardlaw was
placed in taxicab by two men who drove
off w.t. er down town.
I'll .,E N who died under such strange
crct rs was buried today. Not q
frlen : I ative attended the funeral
Mis- : la Wardlaw aunt Of the vic
tim, f cked up in the Essex county
jail cl With the murder Of her niece.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
AsSayist Would Track
Goose to Golden Hoard

Mr. Davis insists that himself and friends
have practically located and secured an
option on the land from which they believe
the gold-bearing goose came. Ed Dee, OF
Sarpy county, but formerly OF
Omaha, has been working on the location
Of the farm, and viii promote the local
company to be organised. II his expecta-
tions pan out.
I'VE cannot do much prospecting until
spring" says Mr. Dee. but II Davis has
the knowledge OF mining that he is given
credit for we may yet be digging gold in
this section in paying quantities The
state geologist has said. a. recall Il. that
indications Of gold-bearing gravel are not
wanting in Nebraska. II a roaming do
nestle goose can pick up particles OF gold
surely men OF intelligence ought TO be
able TO find ia lOoatiOn-"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
Phoenix Head
is Indicted by
New York Jury
George P. Sheldon Formally Accused
of Larceny of Million Dollars of
Company's Funds,

recently deposed as president Of the Phoe-
nix Insurance company OF Brooklyn, who
is critically Ill at his home in Greenwich,
Conn, was, indicted. by the grand jury
today for grand larceny in connection with
the alleged looting of the fire insurance
companys treasury to the extent Of $1,000
900 or more. ....
AS there has been no arrest in the case.
the court records do not show the amount
alleged to have been stolen from the
company. From official sources 1t was
learned the indictment against the former
president charged specifically the misap-
preparation of $4,000 in particular in
stance.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
COLLEGE MERGER A SURPRISE
Union of Bellevue and Hastings Shock
TO Many Concerned.
HOW THE ACTION CAME ABOUT
DIR. Davidson Relates the Details
Two Colleges Themselves Proposed
the Union and Took breath
of COnferees.

The proposed merger OF Bellevue and.
Hastings colleges will not occur IL the
synodieal SUGGESTION lie scpted. until after
the close Of the present sschooi year, The
presentation and adoption OF the resolution
favoring the merger at Rearneys Tuesday
came like a clap of thunder from a smiling
sky. 1t was entirely unexpected, and may
be regarded as the first step toward so
luton Of a puzEling problem. .is5-
Superintendent Davidson OF the Omaha
schools, who was a member Of the educa-
tional commission appointed by the Minden
meeting Of the Nebraska synod to consider
the situation and suggest plans to
strengthen the two colleges, returned home
Wednesday morning. He had an interest
ing story to tell,
"The educational commission had worked
with a good deal Of dlligence," he said.
''and we had prepared a report that was
quite voluminous. 1t went into details as
to property debt, prospects, student body,
faculty and all matters that in any way
affected the general problem. These were
presented in a comparative form From
this presentation certain deductions were
drawn and certain recommendations made
slow Coming to Point.
When the report was presented to the
take up the report ct seratum, but before
action was had thereon 1t was desired by
the synod that those present from the two
colleges be heard. They were slow in taxi
ing advantage of the invitation, and then
it was suggested that they confer during
! a recess and come in with their ideas
ready for presentation. The fifteen-minute
recess extended to an hour and fifteen
minutes. Then the two groups represent
ing tile colleges, which had been conferring
separately, met Jointly for another half
hour.
AT the end OF that time they came into
meeting and surprised everybody by offer
ing the resolution which was set out in
The Bee this morning. After the members
! of the commission had caught their
breath. the resolution was adopted with
out dissenting vote. The presentation OF
tho resolution really created sensation for
a few moments, because Of its utter un-
/ expectedness."
After the adoption Of the resolution, the
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
Cooks North Polar Records
Held Under Heavy Guard

At the university the papers were form
ally turned over 70 the authorities and
placed in strong room, where they viii
remain until the committee appointed to
examine them is ready to begin its labors.
The e1arhinAtioh will be made probably
at Copenhagen observatory. None but the
duly chosen commission representing the
University Of Copenhagen win be permitted
TO be present United States Minister
Egan was 10 have attended the commit
tee meetings. but be will not be able TO do
so, because OF the delay In the arrival Of
the records Mr.. Egan leaves tomorrow for
the United States.
The coming Of DR.. Cooks papers is ae-
companled by signs OF a revival OF the
Cook-Peary controversy. The Poltiken as
serts this morning that the supporters OF
Commander Peary are trying TO enlist the
services OF Greenland explorers In organ
king an anu-Cook press campaign
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
ClarksOn Common
Laborer No Longer
Former 0mahan Who Disappeared
Last Summer Gives Up Job
in Factory.

= CHICAGO, Dec. s.-(Special Telegram)-
The dream OF former Judge Joseph r.
Clarkson OF Kenosha, Wis, formerly Of
Omaha, is finding happiness as common
worker in factory is at end. The judge
who went to work in a Kenosha factory
after his unusual disappearance and dis
covery last July has resigned his posi-
tion on account of his health. He is now
in Chicago and has made no announce
ment of his plans for the future. Judge
Clarkson disappeared from Kenosha early in
July and after country wide search was
found working as butter maker in a small
factory in Iowa. 1t was announced he had
suffered from lapse of memory
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09

Professor A. W. S. Rothermei Of NAL
waukee. who has done considerable work
terested in mines. has written to Tom
Jeff Davis. of the street commissioners
staff. relative to the gold the latter re-
Gently found in a goose giEzard he was
cleaning. The Bee story OF Davis diseov-
cry is referred TO by the Milwaukee as
sayist. who offers to come on and help
Mr.. Davis TO locate the iand from which
the goose picked up the gold particles.
Il can locate the gold vein or placer"
writes Prof. Rothermel. I'm a very short
time, without much trouble. while 1t will
take you years 10 do It. Write me what
kind of q proposition you can offer. and
II right viii join you and locate the
mine, n there Is one"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09

COPENHAGEN, Dec. s.-The north polar
observations Of DR.. Frederick A. Cook
reached here today on board the steamer
United States. Extraordinary precautions
were taken to make sure that the long
heralded data were delivered safely to the
university authorities.
AS soon as the United States was tied
up at its pier an iron box containing DR..
Cooks report ana the diaries in which his
original entries were made were brought
ashore.
The box was closely followed by Walter
Lonsdale, Dr. Cooks secretary. who had
stood guard over its contents since they
left the hands OF the explorer. ou the pier
Lonsdale and two detectives bundled the
iron box into a motor car and, jumping
In themselves. were driven hastily to the
University OF Copenhagen. Their car was
followed by a second automObHs.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
TAFT FAVORS WATERWAYS
President Gives Cordial Reception to
National Navigation Congress.
OPPOSITION TO BONDS APPEARS
Chief Executive Advises Workers
First TO Get Endorsement of Com
Eress TO scheme and Then
Ask for Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Besinning It's ses-
sion with a warm reception to President
Taft, who delivered an address in favor OF
waterways improvement, the sixth conven-
tion OF the National Rivers and Harbors
congress assembled in this city today.
When President Joseph e. Ransdell intro
ducved President TAFT there was an out
burst of applause and this was redoubled
when John /. Martin OF Missouri proposed
three cheers and a tiger for the president
Of the United States.
President Taft declared he was glad to
see the advocates OF waterways improve
ments favored policy rather than pro-
ject
The test Of the value of the movement"
said Mr.. Taft, us going to be seen when
you get off that platform and begin to
favor a project instead Of policy"
Mr. Taft proceeded to say that he wanted
1t fully understood that he was heartily
, in favor OF waterway Improvement. be-
cause of its influence in the reduction of
railroad rates as well it's value in ac-
tual transportation of that kind of freight
that the rivers were especially adapted TO
handle.
Speaking of the plan that had been en-
dorsed by President Roosevelt and him
sef for the issue OF bonds by the govern
ment for waterway projects, Mr. Taft eau
toned the delegates to remember that
there was great opposition to that plan in
congress and that their wisest course would
be to induce congress to make declara
ton in favor Of waterway Improvement ant
to begin the work with an ordinary ap
preparation. Once launched in the enter
lprise, he said. congress would be obliged
to provide bonds unless the revenues o
the country should be ample for the work
Count ]. H. Won Bernstorf, German am
bassador, addressed the convention today
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
ARMY CHAUFFEUR is PAID
Comptroller Allows Claim ON Ground
IL is Justified for TrRnApOrta-
tiOn of Army.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-Two items, of
army expense one Of them being the pay
ment Of a salary to an automobile chauf-
feur for use Of the commanding general
in the Department Of Lakes and the other
the purchase Of brougham for the use
Of the officers in charge at headquarters
Of the Department of Lakes. which re-
Gently were disallowed by the auditor Of
the War department, have been allowed
by the comptroller OF the treasury
The latter was Informed by the secre-
tary OF war that necessary means for the
transportation Of the army and It's sup
plies" justified both Of the questioned
items Of expsnse.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
ALEXANDER HAS GOOD LEAD
Entire Good Government Ticket I'm
Los Angeles Except One
Councilman.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. s.-Returns from
1872 precincts out of 90 give George Alex
ander, incumbent, a lead OF 1,6S7 votes
over George A. Smith for the mayoralty.
The missing precincts are In the residence
district, and are expected to increase the
lead OF Alexander. Returns from these
precincts Indicate the election of the entire
Good Government League ticket with the
possible exception Of one place in the city
council.
The vote for mayor, as counted thus far
stands: Alexander, 16 GAP; Smith. 1905
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
Cut in Estimates
Eighty Millions
Clerks in House and Senate Make
Comparisons with Last
Year.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.--Thomas P,
Cleaves and James c. Courb, clerks, re-
spectively, of the senate and house COM
mittees on appropriations, have issued
their annual comparison Of estimates Of
appropriations. The figures are given by
bills and show a total estimate for the
next fiscal year, beginning July l, Of
$9S7, ,125 100, as compared with a total ap-
preparation in the last session OF S1,O22-
Sa2,OOl, and total estimates Of that session
for Sl.O5s, ,9S7, sos.
The estimate is more than $sO.00O,O00 less
than that of the previous session and
s,OOO,OOO less than the actual appropriations
OF that session.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
Corn Exposition
visitors will find
The Bee advertiS-
ing pages a handy
guide for .thelrShop-
ping while in the
city.

Do not overlook the adver-
tisements on the want ad
pages under the classification
of "Christmas Hints. Our
Omaha merchants are offer
ing many suggestions to help
you with the problem of what
to buy. You will always find
something worth while if you
read the want ad pages of The
Bee.
Have you read the want ads. yet.
todayf
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
ICE BATH AND PAINTED RED
Girl HaEed at Normal school Be-
cause She Rooted for Wrong
Foot Ball Team.

CHARLESTON w. Va, Dec. S-The
State Board OF Regents started an investi-
cation today into the hazing OF Miss Matte
Taylor a student Of the Fairmont State
Normal school at Fairmont, w Va, who
was given an Ice bath and painted red, it
is alleged because she rooted for the wrong
foot ball team recently. Miss Taylor Is a
daughter Of an attorney OF Elkins w. Va
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
HENEY SAYS HE FILED SUIT
San Francisco Prosecutor Confirms
Report of $3.50, 900 Libel Action
Anainat CrOeLeF,

LOS ANGELES, Dec. S-Francis j.
Heney, who is in this city on his way to
Arizona, confirmed today the report that
he had filed suit In New York against Will
liam II, Crocker. Of San Francisco, for
s25O.OOO for alleged libel. Heney said that
the papers In the action were served upon
Croker in New York yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
ANANIAs cLUD'LL G

Hooks Out for Texan who Exhibits
Certain Ear OF Corn.
The man who Is sponsor for a certain ear
OF corn IN the display OF Texas az the Ma
tionRl Corn exposition is certainly a can
didate for the presidency OF the Ananlas
club.
This certain guilty ear Of corn measures
some two feet In length and proudly bears
some 1900 golden grains. In the words OF
visitor Of undoubted ITish ancestry thls
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-09
Special Speeds Toward Omaha.


James j. IIill. with party Of high rail-
road officials Is speeding toward Omaha
and he will be the guest of the National
Corn exposition today. He will leave Sioux
City on a special at o'clock this morning
make the daylight run to Omaha over
his own line via Ashland arriving in
Omaha about IL O'Clock lie will be taken
for short drive through the city, to the
Omaha club for lunch as the guest of the
Burlington officials in Omaha, to the
corn exposition in the afternoon, where
he will speak in the music hail. and in
the evening he will attend a banquet at
the Omaha Commercial club.
Mr.. Hin will tell the farmers of Me-
braska and surrounding states, as well as
the people of omaha, What We Must do
to be Fed" in his speech at the Auditorium
at o'clock. So great is the interest In
Mr.. Hlns talk that there is no doubt room
will be at a premium.
In the evening Mr., Hill win be the guest
of the Omaha Commercial club at a ban
quet to be given at the Commercial club
rooms. None but members of the club
have been invited 10 this banquet, which
would accommodate but $50, and the seats
were all spoken for soon after the an
nouncement was made Of the date Of Mr..
Hilrs talk.
1t was lucky day for the National Cora
exposition when l.. W. HILL president OF
the Great Northern and son of ]. ]. Hu.,
happened 10 stop at the corn show last
year Having couple of hours to spend
in Omaha l.. W Wakeley, general passen-
gen agent of the Burlington, invited Mr..
/ Hin to visit the corn show. He was SO
impressed that he Immediately ordered hIs
road to be well Represented at the show
] he
terested his father In tn show, with the
result that Mr.. Hill not only gave $500 In
gold for prizes but also promised to at
tend the exposition.
Wednesday Busy Day,
| With the prizes all awarded the weather
clearing up ana the people coming, the
National Corn Exposition took on new
life Wednesday. on every hand were tie
sturdy sons of the country who had come
to Omaha to learn some Of the great leg
sons the corn show has 10 teach.
Wednesday was big day as far as
meetings were concerned The American
Breeders association met at the Hotel
Rome under the leadership Of Wnlett M.
Hays, president Of the association ard
assistant secretary Of agriculture. The
American Society Of Agronomy was meet
ing in one Of the Corn association rooms,
inc NdAloAaA 1oAi doSbNlaAloh met IN Nue
OF the association rooms and all was life
and bustie.
Every train now entering Omaha Is bring
ing in It's quota Of visitors to the exposl-
tion and the attendance is increasing fast.
Indications now are that Omaha and the
show will enjoy two full weeks OF good
lcrowds. The bureau Of information Is In
full working order and all gisitors viii ks
well taken care Of.
Something Of special interest is on the
tapls at the corn show every Afternoon
and evening, and in addition TO these, the
Mexican band plays three times a day.
The band Is Just as popular as the Mexican
band which was In Omaha during tire
Transmississippl exposition. and the
crowds increase at each performance