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Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17
FRATERNALS MEET IN BOSTON
Delegates RePFsHentIRG FIfty-One
secret sOAIetiea Hold AnRGa
C~Onventton.

BOSTON, Mass, Aug. l6-DsIssates rep
resentins fifty-Ons secret societies OF the
United states were gathered In this city
today at the opening session OF the 23rd
annual convention OF the National Fra
ternal congress. Two-thirds OF the mem
bers were women. i
President Charles e. Piper of chaago
presided.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17
W is NOW CHIEF
Chicago Aldermen Confirm A~ppOint-
ment of Successor to
Shiny

CHICAGO, Aug. 1e.-Chlcago aldermen in
special session today confirmed the ap-
pointment Of Colonel Leroy T. teward,
as chief Of police TO succeed George NJ.
Shippy. resigned.
Colonel Steward was superintendent of
TIE city delivery in the Chicago postoffice,
and resigned that position Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17
Where to Vote Today

Today the primary election to nominate candidates for the various offices
to oe filled at the general election n November win be held. In Omaha and South
mana the polls will be opnat a. m In all other districts ue polls open at II
o'clock noon Polls are kept open everywhere unit p m The voting places in
Douglas county Rre: s- --,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17

Quick Action for You .MoneY-You gel
that by using The Bee advertising columns.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Rural Carriers Appointed for Number
2 of ROoteS In South
L.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1e.-(Special)-
Rural carriers appointed for South Dakota
routes: Avon, route 2. Christ Johnson
carrier, John johnson sub. Gregory, route
1, B. L. Lancaster. carrier, no sub. /;
owanka, route l, Robert E. Legfo carrier,
no sub. -'-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17
MORE LAND FOR HoMESTEADER
sixty-three Thousand Acres
Wear Newcastle, Wye, Desig-
mated Under New Act.

huteu Ohder new Act.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Approximately
$500 acres Of non-irrlgable land located
in the vicinity of Newcastle, wyo., were
today designated by the secretary of the
interior for settlement under the new
homestead act. This makes the total of
such designations to, date in Wyoming.
l1,9l0,SO0 acres.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-17
POLITICAL ADVERTISING. POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
STRINGS ON ME
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.

If l am elected county COM
missioner no special interests
will have strings on me. Ny sole
aim will be to see that the coun-
tvs business is run open and
above board and on a business
basis, and that everyone having
business with the county gets
fair and equal treatment. / will
not favor specially any interest,
or taxpayer, or contractor at the
expense of any other or of the
county. will give the merchant
the same consideration as the
real estate owner, and the home
owner and farmer Just as good
treatment aS the big corporation.
l respectfully solicit your vote.
JOHN a.
Republican Candidate for County Conn
and 11fh Wards
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
HALTS PURE FOOD CASE.
Judge Scores Attempt Of Authorities
TO Have Label Changed.

Providence. March I5.-Judge Arthur L
Brown. OF the United States District
Court. handed down today an opinion in
which he sharply scores an attempt by
officials al Washington 10 proceed against
Providence manufacture Of sugar
syrup on the allegation or misbranding-
The opinion denies the motion Of United
States District Attorney Charles A VII
son to file information against the syrup
company. which information. II permitted.
would have been fled by direction OF the
authorities at Washington
Judge Brown. in the opinion. said: The
distinction between the enforcement OF
law and the abuse Of Law is lost sight Of
In the attempt 10 make this obviously in
nocent act a criminal misdemeanOr"
Government analysis showed about 10
per cent maple and 90 per cent white
sugar. On this finding the government
sought 70 show that the bottle was mis-
branded.
Judge Brown. in his opinion, says that
the purchaser is informed unquiyocaIly
BY the label that he Is buying COM
pound OF white and maple sugar.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
ROPE OF FATHERS NECKTIEs.
EIOpinE Girl Used 1t TO Lower Her
Clothes 10 Her Lover Below.

Special 90 The washington hcralQ-
Rockville Md. March 11-Norman S.
Melville. aged twenty-one years. and
Miss May oliver, aged nineteen years,
both OF Philadelphia. were married Sat
urday afternoon by the Rev. s. r. White.
To-day a story leaked out OF the diff
culties this young couple had in becOm-
ing man and wife The author OF the
romance Of the couple Is the brother OF
the groom. s. Light Melville.
According 10 the brothers report. Nor
man asked the parents OF his bride-to-
be a few weeks ago for their consent 10
his marriage 20 their daughter Mary.
Permission was refused. thereupon the
young couple determined not 10
abide by the decision They summoned
10 their assistance the older brother OF
Melville. who suggested the trip 70
Rockville. Md. 4 new obstacle beset the
Young lady who was being closely
watched by members Of her family.
Miss Oliver retired to her room Sat
urday afternoon and packed her clothes
IN two suit cases, and by means OF an
improvised rope made from number OF
her fathers neckties, she lowered the suit
cases from q window 70 her lover. who
was waiting below She then informed
her brother she was going out for a
walk The unsuspecting brother made
no protest She joined Melville at the
depot. where they. in company with the
brother OF the groom, boarded the train
for Rockville.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
LAUDS The TRADE UNIONS
Representative W. B. Wilson Ad.
dresses Labor Convention.
Urges Closer AffiIiatfon Between
Bodies Of workfnEmen. for
Their Mutual Benefit.

| Urging that al trade unions affiliate
| and get into closer communication with
/ similar organizations for the betterment
OF the Industrial trades. Representative
| William B. Wilson, Of PENNSYLVANIA last
night addressed the convention OF the
metal trades department Of the American
Federation Of Labor. lie sounded the
keynote OF the session.
I Frank Morrison, secretary Of the Amer
| ican Federation Of Labor, opened the
convention at Typographical Temple yes
terday with an address OF welcome He
discussed briefly the phases OF the ques-
tion OF a closer federation between the
several branches OF the metal workers Of
this country and Canada
James O'ConneIl. president Of the Ma
chinists' Union of this city. presided. and
stated that the purpose Of the convention
was TO discuss certain amendments 10 the
constitution. Albert J. Berres. also Of
this city. officiated as secretary-treaSurer
and submitted several resolutions 10
change the bylaws Of the organization.
The meetings will be continued this
morning al O'Clock, and a new roster Of
officers elected before adjournment At
the afternoon meeting the delegates will
decide upon a place for the next conven-
ton
Shortly after the evening meeting was
convened. the presiding officer called
upon Representative Wilson 10 address
the delegates.
In beginning the Congressman explained
that he had been a miner and was glad
10 address the assemblage as brothers"
Il am in favor Of organized labor. not
only because Of the force it insures to
combat organized capital but because Of
the humanitarian reforms instituted at
it's suggestion" began the Representa-
tive
There has never been a step taken in
this or any other country having for its
aim the benefit of humanity that did not
have its inception in the ranks Of organ
lied labor. This is true in the case Of
shorter hours, advanced wages, and the
installation Of sanitary ard safety appli-
ances in all manufacturing and mining
plants Of the world
On behalf OF the Blscksmiths' Interna-
tional Union, ]. w Kline, OF Chicago, ad-
dressed the meeting, and exhorted the
navy yard employees present 10 induce the
members OF that craft at work in that
establishment TO join the ranks Of organ
iZed labor A. B. Grout, representing the
Metal Polishers Union, voiced a similar
plea.
It Is possible that some plan VIII be
evolved before the close Of the present
convention whereby trade agreements be-
tween employers and employees OF the
various unions will be arranged.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY.
New Drug, POslam, Now ObtaInabIe
in Small Quantities.

Since Its discovery one year ego the
new drug. pOslam, has successfully cured
thousands OF chronic cases OF eczema and
other distressing skin Affections. Hereto
fore poslam has been dispensed solely for
the benefit Of eczema patients in large
jars sufficient for a months treatment
This was found to be an inconvenience to
many thousands who used II for minor
skin troubles. such as pimples. black
heads. herpes. acne, scaly scalp. complex
ION biemishes. itching feet. piles. &C.
which require but a small quantity 70
cure. 70 overcome this. and in response
10 urgent appeals. the dispensers Of pos
IAN nave been obliged to adopt, in add
ton to the regular twO-dOllar package. a
special flfty-cert size, which in future
may be found on sale at Ogram's. O'Don-
nelIs and other leading drug stores In
Washington. or may be ordered direct
from the Emergency Laboratories. No. %
west Twenty-fifth street New York City.
In all eczema cases poslam stops itching
with first application and proceeds 70 heal
Immediately. chronic cases being cured in
two weeks. In less serious skin troubles
results are seen after an overnight appli-
cation.
Samples for experimental purposes may
still be had. free OF charge. by writing TO
the laboratories for them.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
NOW FEAR FOR ROOSEVELT.
Authorities at Palermo VIII Care
fully Guard Former President.

AuAt9 Uuurd II OTmer President.
Rome. March 15-A post-mortem exam
ination OF the body OF Joseph Petrosino.
the New York detective who was muir
dered at Palermo Friday. was made to-
day in the presence Of the magistrate
who is investigating the crime. Three
rbullet wounds were found-one between
the shoulders, another through the neck.
and the third grazing the right cheek
and temple. The first two caused death.
The shots were evidently fired from be-
hind the ministry OF the interior.
The American Embassy has been as
sured that the utmost efforts will be made
TO arrest the murderers, including the
offer Of a reward. II Is expected that the
United States Will offer another reward.
The investigation at Palermo Is being
energetically pursued. The arrest OF sus-
poets continues. Among those examined is
a man OF the name OF Palazzotto. former
ly resident Of Brooklyn. where he was
convicted Of an outrage He is alleged TO
have sailed on the same ship as Petro-
sino. He pleads an alibi
The police are now greatly concerned
about the impending arrival OF Col.
Roosevelt and his family. It is stated
that every effort is being made 10 dis
suade Col Roosevelt from going into the
earthquake region or elsewhere in Sicily.
The Messina district has always been
the stronghold Of the Mafia, and officials
hold that in view Of Col Roosevelt's s
strenuous action against secret criminal
associations his presence there viii in
yolve grave risk.
a newspaper quotes A1r Bishop, consul
at Palermo, as saying that the United
States. besides requiring energetic CO.
operation in tracking the conspirators,
may demand financial compensation for
The dpafh OF PAfrnsInn
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
ARGUMENTS CLOSE
In COOPER TRIAL
Judge Hart Will Deliver
Charge to Jury To-day.
HUNDREDS ARE DISAPPOINTED
Friends of the Prisoners Look For
ward TO Verdict OF Acqulttal,
While Others Believe MistrfaI VIII
Result-SecOndH Hearing Practically
Impossible Because of Publicity.

Nashville, Tenn. March 15.-The argu-
ment IN the case of Col. D. B. Cooper.
R ]. Cooper, and J. D. Sharpe, charged
with the murder OF former Senator E
w. Carmack. was concluded to-day. the
last speech being made by Attorney Gen
eral jefferson NJ. McCarn in behalf OF
the State. When Gen. McCarn finished
Judge Hart stated that he expected to
be prepared TO charge the jury to-mor-
row. To the minds Of the public this
was 10 be a most eventfuI day IN the
trial. and the court room was crowded.
Gen. McCarn in his preliminary remarks
following those he delivered in his open
ing address on Saturday said that when
he had closed at that time, Mr.. Car
mack was shot in the back Make Il the
first shot or the last, he was shot IN the
back"
Calls Coz. Cooper AEEressOr.
Gen. McCarn again referred 10 the
range Of the bullet in Mr.. Carmack's s
neck. and said II showed that It was
fired by a man not as tall as Mr. Car
mack. and could not have been fired while
a man was falling. He contended that
Col. Cooper was the aggressor through
out
Attorney General McCarn closed with a
quotation from an address delivered by
Mr. Carmack while a member OF the
United States Senate in regard 10 the
South. and said that ne believed the mem
bers OF the jury would do their full
duty, and give the lie 10 the statement
that rich and influential people could
not be punished by juries in Tennessee
Hundreds Are Disappointed.
Judge Hart, stating that he expected to
deliver his charge some time tomorrow.
adjourned court. much TO the disappoint-
ment Of hundreds Of spectators who ex-
pected to hear the charge to the jury to-
day.
The intimate friends OF Col Cooper and
Robin Cooper are sanguine Of acquittal.
while others who are conservative are Of
the opinion that the jury may disagree.
The consensus Of opinion among those
who have closely watched the progress Of
the trial Is that there viii be a mistrsal
and that a second hearing OF the case viii
be almost impossible, in view Of the wide
publicity of the evidence and the fact
that so much difficulty was experienced
in selection OF jury IN the first trial.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
INDIANS DIE OF SCoURGE.
Hunters and TrnppsrS in Canadian
WiIds Also Fall Victims

Winnipeg. Manitoba, March l5.-Seven-
ty-two Indians dead from a strange dis
ease at Fort Chippeyan. and several hun
dred I'll in all four posts Of the Hudson
Bay Company IN the Mackenzie River
district is the startling news brought
from the far North by Angus Brahant.
inspector Of trading posts in the Mac
kenzie River district, who arrived here
to-day.
There are nine other posts in the dis
trict which will not be heard from until
the rivers open in June, and the last ad-
vices from there was early in October.
and already the scourge had started N
get In its deadly work
Hunters on the trail were suddenly
stricken with IT. and trappers In the
bush are seized with fatal results within
a few hours
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
NAN SLAIN FOR MONEY.
Large sum Carried I'm Belt by Hotel
Clerk Il Missing.

New York, March 15-That the muir
der OF Isadore de Valante, night clerk
OF the Eastern Hotel 81 Whitehall street
who was found beaten to death in the
hall back OF the Office. was deliberately
planned was revealed to-day when It was
discovered that a chamois belt containing
$50. which he wore under his clothing.
had been removed by his slayers.
The theft Of the money beIt was dis
covered when Mrs de vslante arrived at
the hotel and looked al the body Of her
husband She said that on last Saturday
her husband drew $50 from the bank 10
buy a diamond ring
This money. she said. he carried around
his waist in a belt. When the detectives
looked for the belt. they not only dis
covered that # was missing. but that
there were several stab wounds in the
mans back
II Is now believed that the victim had
told Of his intended purchase. and thar
the attack on him was planned and timed
so that the plOtters might work without
fear or interruption and escape safely
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.


Washington. Monday. Msrch l5. 1905 D m
Light snow fell Monday in the Missouri and UppeT
Mississippi valleys; elsewhere the weather was fair
In the Gulf States the heavy rains Of the last few
days havs been followed by a decidad fail in ten-
perature and frost Over interior and Western por-
tons of the country temperature has risen.
The barometer has fallen on the Pacific coast and
depression is developing over that region. slight
depression over the Middle Mississippi Valley viii
move eastward. attended by rain STOW IN the
Ohio Valley and Southern Lake region Tuesday. and
IN the Middle Atlantic States Tuesday night or
Wednesday.
The winds along the New England coast will be
light variable. the Middle Atlantic coast light
variable shifting 70 easterly; on the South Atlantic
coast light variable. shifting to southerly; on the
Gulf coast light and variable; on lake Michigan
moderate west 70 northwest
Steamers departing Tuesday FOR European ports
win have light variable winds shifting % easerly
and partly cloudy weather 70 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
TRANSPORT SUMNER SAILS.
Number of Army Officers Aboard
Vice President Zayas Coming

Number of Army Officers Aboard.
Vice President zayaH Coming
Havana. March 15.-rhe transport sum-
ner sailed for Newport News to-day. Her
passengers include Mrs. Barry. wife OF
Gen. Barry and her daughter. number
Of officers and their families. and civilian
employees.
Negroes Of Santiago have memoralized
President Gomez to keep his promise TO
give negroes so per cent Of the political
jobs
Congress to-day took a recess until
April 5. The House OF Representatives
passed a bill providing for the appoint
ment Of an army dental surgeon
The Senate referred the cock-fghting
bin to a committee.
The term OF Morua Delgado, the negro
president Of the Senate. has expired. He
expects 10 assume the management OF the
national lottery.
Vice President Zayas sailed for the
United States to-day TO place his son at
school and to confer unOfficially with
American statesmen on the tariff.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
Mrs. watts in Hospital.
al fn Nd Nashinrtnr Herald-

Special TO The Washington Herald
Durham, n. C., March 15.-Mrs. George
". Watts. wife Of the millionaire philan-
thropist and tobacco magnate. to-day was
successfully operated upon for appendi-
citis. A special train from Raleigh
brought DR.. Knox. and she was conveyed
to the Watts Hospital. built by her hus-
band and presented to the city Of Dur
ham. Every chance is in her favor Mr.
and Mrs. Watts are MarylandeTs. Mrs
Watts, before her marriage. being a Miss
Beall, OF Cumberland.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16

believed that Commissioner Bingham
was taking this matter up with the state
Department while Petrosino was clinch-
ing the practical end Of II in Italy.
The Italians I'm this country who
were thus threatened with deporta-
ton and possible punishment al
home would have a strong motive
for making way with the lieutenant
Deputy Commissioner Woods has al
ready ordered an investigation OF all Ital-
isns who left this port between February
5 and u.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
TAFT TO ATTEND EXERCISES.
Will Be Present at Cleveland Me-
mortal Meeting in New York.

New York. March 15.-President Taft.
II was announced to-day. will be present
Thursday evening at the Cleveland me
mortal exercises TO be held in the great
hall OF the College Of the City OF New
York. st. Nicholas Terrace and 18th
street
Among others who viii be present and
who will make addresses are Senator
Elihu Root. Gov Charles Hughes, Judge
George Gray William B. Hornblower
Edward VI. Shepard. and Mayor McClel-
Ian The exercises VIII be under the aus
pices Of the committee appointed by the
mayor.
There will be an elaborate musical pro-
gramme, and $50 voices will be heard in
the chorus. No admission will be charg-
ed. and the public will be admitted with
out tickets
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
GAMBLING BILL UPHELD.
Sentence Of BOOkmakers at New Or
leans Approved by Courts.

New Orleans, March 15.-By a ~unan.
imous expression the State Supreme Courr
upheld the constitutionality OF the Locke
bill prohibiting gambling on race tracks
and approved the sentence of seven
months Imprisonment and $500 fine i'm
posed on Robert Sheffield and Placide
Frigerio. who served as bookmakers in
a test Of the law at the City Park race
track
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.


March Is iSca
To Commissioner West. Mai. Sylves-
ter, the Oficers and Men Of the Police
Department. Washington. y. G Mrs
n Y. Mathews her son and daughter
relatives q the late Capt. MatheE-s de-
sire 70 express 70 each and every one OF
you their sincere appreciation OF the
many tender words and acts OF sympathy
received from you all on the occasion OF
the heartbreaking sOrrow that has be-
fallen Us IN the untimely and tragicai
taking away of our beloved husband and
venerated father.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
NAVAL SURGEON SUED.
DIR. Biddle Made Defendant In Sui
for Defamation of Character.

Annapolis. Nd, March 15.-Dr. Clemant
Biddle. surgeon in the navy who is
now visiting in Annapolis. was to-day
made defendant in suit for 5000 dam
ages for defamation of character. The
suit was instituted by Joseph Broadbelt.
OF North Severn. near Annapolis. through
his attorney, James w. Owens. The
declaration charges that In a conversation
between DR.. Biddle and Mr.. Broadbelt
Saturday the former severely attacked
the character of Mr.. Broadbelt and in
suited him in an improper manner.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16

The State Department has indicated Il
Venezuela that Pedro Ezequiei Rojss Il
acceptable TO this government as MINISTER
Of Venezuela TO the United States. Senor
Rojss was an exile from Venezuela when
Castro was In power. He has lived for q
long time in New York City. He Is
sixty-ive years of age.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
Nir Richard Hagsman Al the piano.

Miss Altemus made a very distinct I'm
pressioil. both personally and artistically-
She played with an exquisite tone and
technique. and gave the Schumann num-
bers especially we'll The two compost
tons Of LeschetizlIy were particularly In
teresting. and Miss Altemus played them
CharminEly-
Mr.. Hall. who makes the very most OF
A voice which IS not great, but IS pleas
ing. sings with exquisite style. delightful
enunciation. and fine finish. The two old
English songs and Tours Mother o.
Mine aroused much enthusiasm. and
after being repeatedly recalled he sang
a fetching little Scotch song sith great
success. Mr.. Hageman's accomplishments
were both skillful and sympathetic
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16

Midnight. &c a. m. 81 1 a n. 35: a. m. 81:
a. m, s.; 10 a. m, SO; y noon a; ? p m, s3;
p m. 43; p. m. Il; p. m. 80; 10 p. m IS.
Maximum. - minimum. g
Relative humidity-s a. m. 81; . r. m IS: s
2. m. q. Rainfall Is j. m To S p M. O. Hours
q sunshine. 6. Per cent Of possible sunshine 90
Temperature sane date last year-Msximum, "A
minimum. l5
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
Tide Table.

TO-day-High tide. 2,4O a m. and 3a2 u m. Low
tide. S:55 a m. and l0as D. m
To-morroW-High tide. SO a. m. and AIS D m.
Low tide. lO:lO a m. and 10 D. N
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16

When you have lost or found anything
telephone an advertisement u The Wash
ington Herald. and bill will be sent you
at l cent q word.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
PIANIST MAKES DEBUT HERE
Ethel Aiio-sus, with Glenn Hall,
Gives Concert at Auditorium.
Both Make Good Impression in Their
VariOus MEMBERSHIPS. Taft
Il Present.

Ethel Altemus pianist. made her debut
in Washington last evening. assisted by
Mr. Glenn Hail. the English tenor, al a
concert IN the Masonic Auditorium, before
an audience which comfortably hlled the
hall The artists had the satisfaction OF
appearing before the first lady Of the
land. who. accompanied by Capt Archi-
bald Butt, arrived and sat TO the end Of
the programme. showing her approval
OF both artists by frequent applause.
They gave charming programme COM
posed Of:
sl ~Du nebst mich nicht .-....-......-.. Schubert
lbl Der Juengling an der Quelie ....... schubert
cl Ges5rbcn war ich ...............-...... List
ldl Auftraege -5ctunann
Glenn Hall
al Gazette and Variations Rsnaeau
ib sonata. Searlatti
Ethel AltemuS
ial "otaendchen Jensen
ibl Ffeundiiche Vision Strauss
tcl 80 Schnell Nergessen Tschaikousty
ldl Trinkied Wolf
Glenn Han
Ethel Altsmus.
tal Phyllis Has Such Charming Gr1ors
--..-.--------.Oi English
~ lcFe Has Ives -uld English
le A Maid sings light SlaeDoweH
I'D Mother o. Mine Tours
Glenn Hall
isl "Alhumhlatt ATan gcrherg
ibl ATGhesIue -LeCherzky
To- -sCheTlO Leschetzly
The Washington herald., 1909-03-16
Temperature. in other citIe..

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended al
3. m. yesterday as follows