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Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

for endurance made a year ago, and for
which it became famous. Guy Smith
drove the car in last weeks race and at
last account 1t was one Of the cars which
was near a perfect score.
Reim's Cadillac 30 is said to be one Of
the cars with a perfect road record and
maybe one Of those with fewer points
against It.
The Chalmers-Detroi demonstrated as
well as the Hudson what those cars will
do on long runs and over rough roads.
II stood the test beautifully and came in
on schedule time.
Manager sidle Of the Buick agency in
Lincoln, who is to manage the Buick
agency in Omaha when the garage is com
pleted, rode in a Buick the other day,
making the round trip to Hastings in good
order.
William Wallace, who drove the Oakland
40, made some thrilling spurts in last
weeks race.
ole Hibner. Central Tire and Rubber Co,
vent as observer IN the interstate, driven
by w. L. Huffman, and returned as OBJ
server I'm the Cadillac. driven by George
REIN. He is deeply interested in these
contests, and announces that he will give
a cup to the winner in the next race in
Omaha.
Observer sweet had slight fever when the
day closed at Hastings, and went in for
q~uinine almost greedily.
The Velie Automobile company sent Two
cars in the race last week, one of which
was a press car. The other demonstrated
the power of the car In going down the
road in a hurry and taking all Of the hills
In sight.
W. d. Hosford is in receipt of a letter
describing a Velie hill climb in South
Dakota.
The Mill is known as the Butte. 1t over
looks the little city of Gregory. No road
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

leads upon the hill, and the car had to
pick its way through the prairie.
A photograph taken OF the car making
the ascent shows that the lowest part OF
the front wheels are higher than the high
est part of the rear wheels.
Warwick, observer on the Cadillac, is an
automobile man OF Indianapolis. He Is an
old racing man, and said that the work OF
the Omaha cars was above the average.
George REIN, who drove the Cadillac in
last weeks endurance race, was in the
New York-Pittsburg race several years ago,
while Hays, who drove the Mason, was in
the Glidden tour a month ago.
The Mason sustained its reputation as a
hill climber last week on the stretch from
Lincoln to Omaha.
The Cadillac made a reputation as a hill
climber last week. This is an old reputation
farther east, and one which has helped to
make the car one of the first in its class
in the United States.
Observers do not feel so kindly to light
cars that must make fast time over rough
roads.
White Steamers are playing a prominent
part in the military manoeuvers in Mas
sachusetts this week. A white car is used
by General Wood, who is the umpire in
the big war game. Three White steamers
are attached to the headquarters of Gen
eral Brigham, who commands the Mas
sachusetts troops and is in charge OF the
defense" of Boston. The White ambulance,
belonging to the Massachusetts National
Guard, is in active service, as is the White
car of Quartermaster Sergeant Hathaway.
The latter car is run on kerosene and is
used in travelling about the powder maya
zines and other places where the military
regulations prohibit the storing OF gasoline
in any shape or form. Colonel George Har-
vey, editor Of Harper's Weekly. sent his
White touring car to the front for use OF
the war correspondents and photographers
assigned TO cover the manoeuvers for his
paper.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22
REID ACTIVE FOR FOOT BALL
Has Been In the East To boost the
Game on Pacific Coast.

Has Been in the East to Boost the
Game on Pacific Coast.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, AUG. H.-Wil-
liam T. Reid, former Harvard foot ball
coach. recently returned from the east,
where he spent his summer vacation in
and around Boston. The former rinse
Rridiron mentor, who is head master OF
Belmont Military academy, is very active
In a movement to restore American foot
ball on the far coast.
Reid, who is president Of the recently
organized American Foot Ball association,
will call a meeting Of that organization in
the near future to arrange plans for the
coming season. When Reid left here the
impression prevailed that he went east 10
procure coaches to direct the different high
school squads in their preparation for the
gridiron game, but nothing was done in
this direction. Such an expense could not
be met by any Of the local schools. Al.
though one or two high schools have de.
cided to play Rugby in Reds absence,
Belmont will continue at the old game.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22
MANY ENTRIES FOR MARATHON
Race TO He Run Over Automobile
COnrae DrnMa Big.

LOWELL. Mass, Aug. 21.-The Mara
thon run which was planned to be run
over the Merrimac Valley Automobile race
way on September . has assumed large
proportions. The promoters will make it
a big national event. Fifty entries or more
are promised and among those runners re-
ported signed are: Hayes, Dineen, Nor
rissey. Maloney, Spring, Rainier, Frazier,
White. Lee and Simpson.
The contest will be for prizes a~ggregating
$500 and will be divided as follows: First,
$3.50; second, 500; third, S75; fourth, $50;
fifth, &25, The race will be run under the
rules Of the Marathon Road Race associa-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

sport was tried with any p~retence al =
regular team. Uncertain weather coudi-
tions made II impossible to develop a seven
Of any great strength. Fourteen games
we're scheduled. but owing 10 lack OF ice,
all but two Of The contests were cancelled.
The report Of the treasurer shows that
the season netted IS, 1855.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22
Rangers Play RIyersides,

The Rangers and the Riversldes play at
Benson Sunday. Bender, who has vet TO
lose a game for the Rangers, will be OPP
posed in The box by Woodland, the former
Ranger pitcher. Game called az ? O'Clock
sharp. The lineup:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22
Along Auto Row

Endurance ana Availability Run Of
Last week Affords New Line OF
Dope Talk for All the Dealers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

Ketchel-Sam Langford fight has been
changed. Instead of meeting on September
3 the men will box on September 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22
FiEht pate b. ChanEed.

NEW YORK, AUS H-Announcemsnt
was made by the Fsirmont Athletic club
management that the date Of the stanley
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

There's no getting away from the fact
thIt The Franklin is keeping up is record
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

The endurance run the other day" said
a dealer, will teach automobile men one
thing-they can't make perfect scores un,
til they ave become careful drivers. Tc
fly along regardlessly over rough roads
and through SAND is bound to strain some.
thing no matter how powerful the car"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

For years no automobile ever ventured
within five miles OF Point Reyes lighthouse
until a week ago, when l.. 4, Harvey, who
drives the Rambler in record-breaking
trips on the Pacific coast, took q new
Rambler through the sand. visited the
lighthouse Snd brought back an affidavit
from the principal keeper, testifying 10
me fact that the trip had been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

Nesman drove the Stevens-Duryea, which
in all probability will be one Of the cars
with a clean record in the race. Nesman is
regarded as one Of the best drivers in
Omaha. 1t was too bad that after a hard
day pounding the hills OF Nebraska through
the broiling sun he had to sleep on the
floor In the Bostick hotel at Hastings.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

Henry H. Van Brunt, who is touring Eu-
rope with Mrs. Van Brunt, sent q cable
gram to his sons in Council Bluffs last
week from Rotterdam, announcing the
good health and happiness Of his wife and
himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

Among the most interested of those who
the races last week was @. w.
Johnston. president of the Johnston Elec-
trical company. He rode in the Cadillac,
The following day posted upon the black
boad at Kimbal's was Johnston's name as
"A purchaser Of a Cadillac.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

George Van Brunt and Charles Hanan
made the trip to Aberdeen, s, D., last
week in Hanan's Stearns car. They vis-
tied Minneapolis and are both as brown as
berries now.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

Manager Briere of the Council Bluffs Au-
Tomobile company rode in Dick Stewards
Rambler in last weeks race. The week be-
fore Stewart drove the test car from Kan
sas City to Chicago and II is said handled
The Rambler beautifully.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

The Interstate. driven by w. L. Huff
man, attracted a great deal of attention.
The car has many friends in Nebraska,
although a new car in the state. AS for
Huffman, he bore off the palm for being
the blackest-faced man on the tour. II
was possible only when he laughed TO dis
cover that behind that cloud Of dust I'M
der his cap there was a living man.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

w. L. Huffman is in Murrie. Ind, max
ing a new contract for Irterstates.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-22

The easiest riding car in the world.
G. F. LoUK, 1903 Farnam Street,
State Agent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
MITCHELL DEFENDS UNIONS.
They Bear Brunt in Checking Child
Lshor, he says.

They Bear Brunt In Checking Child
Isls0r, He says.
Yonkers, n. y Feb. 2S-John Mitchell
vice president OF the American Federation
OF Labor, addressed about 800 men at a
mass meeting held in Philipsburg Hall
this afternoon. under the auspices Of the
Young Mems Christian Association. The
speaker declared that it was not the pur-
pose OF trade unions 20 create disseusions
and strikes, nor we're all Of its leaders
grafters, as many believe
we do not dislike our employers" he
continued. for there are among taem
many fine men, but We do care more for
the interests and advancement Of labor
Capital could not exist were 1t not for
labor No organization, except possibly
the church. has done more for the promo
ton OF morality than the trade unions.
The churches ard humanitarian organiza-
lions are doing much for the elimination
Of child labor, bur the trade unions are
bearing the brun1 of the burden. What
the trade unonlsts want is better labor
ing conditions in order that they may
have better homes and happier families.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
George Porter, Dog Fancier, Il
Cru.E,o,z u.no,31, o., Vx,..-.

George Porter, Dog Faoeier, Is
Crushed Beneath own Machine.
White Plains. y. Y. Feb. &-George
Porter. superintendent Of kennels for Scott
& McComb at Elmsford. who owned a
Packard automobile. was instantly killed
tonight opposite the westchester County
fair grounds while running his ear.
Porter had visited a rathskelIer at White
Plains with 8 chauffeur and a lady known
as Mrs. Rubelin. who is said to be a guest
at the Ardsley Hotel After dining they
left White Plains in the company OF
Frank Clark. When opposite the fair
grounds the rear left wheel Of the car
broke. The machine went down an en-
bankment, turning over. and throwing its
occupants out. Mr. Porter was found
underneath the car. His head was
crushed and death was instantaneous.
The other occupants Of the car eScaped
with slight injuries. Mrs RubeHn's in
juries consisted Of several bruises about
the body and the loss Of few teeth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

whereas public interests re-
quire that 9he senate of the
United states be convened NJ IL
O'Clock on the 4ta day Of Harch
next 40 receive such cOmmunieH-
tionS as May be made by the
Executive; nosy, therefore,
I, Theodore Rooserci5. Presi-
dent % the Uni.ed states OF
America, 10 herehy proclaim and
declare that an extraordinary Oc-
easIcH requires the senate Of the
United Sfu1rs &c convene nj the
Capitol, in the city Of washing
ten, on the s5h day % March
next. at u e'ciOek neOns Of
which aH persons Who shall st
that tiFse be entitled 90 act as
members Of thst body are hereby
required 20 take notice.
Given under R.y hand and the
seal % the United states at
Washington. the 9th day Of
February. In the yea- of cur
Lord, IS0n. sRG Of the independ-
eaee Of the United states the one
hundred and tEirty-tbiEd.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
By the Presidents
ROBERT BACON
Secretary Of state.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
CHINESE STUDENT HoNORED.
First of Race Elected to Phi Beta
kappa at Cornell

Ithaca. y. Y. Feb. 2S-Tunfu Hu. Of
Wusleh. China. Is the first Chinese stu
dent to be elected to the Phi Beta Kappa
Society AZ Cornell University Member
ship IN this organization Is limited 10
those who have attained the highest
scholastic standing. and in case OF juniors
the mark OF s. is required
Tunfu was chosen by the faculty COM
mittee. IN company with twenty-nine
American students. he IS a member OF
the junior class in the college Of arts and
sciences, and has been at Cornell two
years. His sister is at Vassar.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
PITTSBURG JURY STILL OUT.
DiSsFreenent Expected in Alleged
CeunciIHsanfc Graft Case.

Pittsburg. Feb. y At Il O'Clock to-
night the jury having the cases Of the
alleged grafting councilmen. Brand. Was
son. and Klein. charged with conspiracy.
had been cuf'thirty-six hours. and It now
appears 10 have hopelessly disagreed
Friends Of the coaRcilmen are jubilant.
feeling now that disagreement is as
sured.
For the FIRST time in the history Of
Pennsylvania the courts were open on
Sunday. Judge Robert S. Fraser. who
heard the case. this morning entered court
for the purpose of receiving the jury IN
case it had reached a verdict during the
night. Asked rs a court messenger #
they desired any instructions from the
court, the jurymen returned word that
all they desired was chicken for dinner.
Hearing this. Judge Fraser closed the
court and went 10 church II is estimated
tonight that 5A.ooo people used telephones
today asking for news Of the jury.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
THIRD MEMBER DIES.
kerr's Demise Leaves Republicans
without Majority in House.

Jefferson City, No. Feb. 2S-E. n.
Kerr, a representative Of Chicory County
in the house. died yesterday He is the
third member TO de since The session be
gan.
His death leaves the Republicans with
out a majority Seventy-twO votes are
required 10 pass bills, and while the Re
publieans originally had one more than
this number. they now have one less.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
DEATH FORESTALLS JUSTICE.
when Extradition Papers Arrive
Accused Man Is Dead.

New York, Feb 2S-Charles Kieb, a
miner from Scranton. Pa. who has been
1T In Bellevue Hospital for two weeks,
died there to-day he was under arrest
for grand larceny
Kieb vas arrested in this city on Feb
ruary I5 for the Scranton authorities, He
was srraisned before Magistrate House.
who discharged him after waiting five
days for extradition papers While Kieb
was IN the Tombs. preparatory 10
leaving. he was taken III with typhoid
and removed 10 Bellevue. On Saturday
the extradition papers arrived and de-
tectfve went TO the hospital and re-
arrested Kieb.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
BROKER MARRTES ACTRESS.
wedding of Lewis Ginter Young and
LeOna ArOnsOn Announced.

New York. Feb &-Lewis Ginter
Young, VINO vas a partner OF A O. Brown
in the brokerage concern that failed some
time ago. and Leona Aronson. whose
stage name was Leona Anderson. were
married last Saturday morning at the Col
legiate Church. The announcement was
made to-day by Mrs. Il. Aronson. the
brides mother.
When A 0. Brown and Edna Wallace
Hopper were married, not long ago.
Young and Miss Anderson stood up with
them. Miss Anderson and Miss Hopper
PLAYED together IN several companies and
have been friends for several years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01

New York, Feb. S-The Cunarder Luz
cania and the French liner la Touraine.
which doczed to-day a day late. encoun-
tered a mighty blow that swept of the
coast TO the northeast last Thursday.
The gale was at its worst for the liners
on Friday. when the Lucania was forced
70 steam merely under steerage way FOR
twelve hours 10 prevent the tall and
ragged combers from breaking things
forward. La Toaraine got in a tangie
OF big waves. ard some Of them that
broke over the stern knocked down and
injured several seamen- The force Of
the blast. as measured by the experts OF
both ships, was eighty miles an hour
On La Touraine-s first day out from
Hayre Louis Truchot. a second cabin pas
senser dropped dead on the deck Of
heart disease He vas buried at sea the
next day. the liner stopping while tie
funeral service was read.
Praise for the Fleet.
Rear Admiral c. H. Hutchins. retired
who was a passenger by La Touraine and
who has been travelling abroad. said the
round-the-world voyage Of the battle shir
fleet had impressed Europe tremendously
The fleets performance certainly was
wonderful. he said A circuit OF the
world without a breakdown and without
a hitch spoke wei for American machin-
cry and American seamanship.
Among the Lucania's passengers were
Herbert Gresham. the actor; Or. ". Pie
trzycki. Of Washington, and Maxwell
Blake. American consul At DUnfeTmliBe
DR.. Pietrzych complained 10 the fpursei
tllat some professional gamblers had al.
tempted 70 swindle him. After playias
poker with them some tire he was
that he owed $50 He refused to ?,
although thev. called him a '-weIcher.
said he was not only unfamiliar with the
game of poker. but also dfd not know
what q ''Telcher' was He was told. bul
I declared that he simply had been swindleG
snd would not pay. The purser. after q
little investigation, told the doctor ne had
done right.
John COnnOrS- tTenty-seVen years old
Of Chicago, slowed away aboard the Lu-
cania and was discovered IN mi6Ocean
He was taken before the master and later
put TO work peeling potatoes.
Doctor Tells story.
Dr. Pietrzycki went from the dock tc
the Hotel Belmont, wher he viii stay in
OrG-r 10 assist any Of the victims who
may wante 70 try 10 hunt up the sharps
I met one OF the trio in a hotel In
Liverpool said the physician, and he
told me that bis father was wealthy, own
ing thousands OF acres Of stock farm
property IN Nebraska, and also stock farm
property Just outside Of Chicago.
When I arrived at the boat I saw him
on the deck. He waved to me as II ]
were an old friend. and said that he had
q seat reserved for me alongside Of the
one he reserved for himself in the dining
room. Later he talked with me and some
ladies I had met, and made himself very
agreeable.
Monday ! walked into the smoking
room. and was introduced TO another man
BY this chap. A game Of bridge was sug-
gested. and I agreed I supposed from
the talk that the limit was 10 be a penny
q point
we started playing about o'clock in
TIE afternoon and played until s I sup
posed that az the most could lose would
be a few dollars. and I kept but little
track Of the came 90
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
INAUGURATION PAPERS.
The WASHINGTON HERALD, by
Mail. All Week for
Fifteen Cents.

Every issue Of The Washington
Herald next week will be Of sur
passing interest A change OF ad-
msnistration means news that all
Americans absorb with keenest rel
;sh. There VIII be stirring times
at the Capltal-historic days. fun Of
memorable events Great crowds
viii come TO view the pageant, OF
take part in II. and to witness the
ceremonies incident 10 the induc-
ton into Office Of the new Presi-
dent Of the United States.
The washington Herald VIII tel
the story OF It sll-compIeteiy and
graphically. Every issue OF ths
week will be worth preserving. The
Inaugural Edition proper, Friday
morning win be one Of the best
possible souvenirs Of the occasion.
This complete set of papers-siS
IN aIl-Mcnday TO Saturday. inclu-
sive. viii be sent to any address by
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Orders should be fled promptly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
WEATHER IN DOUBT.

Whether Washington Wiz have
fair o. wet and disaEreeable
weather on March has not been
determined by the weather fere-
caster To-day T. labeled ''fsir-D
Tomorrow IS 40 be cloudy.
The next two days are doubtful
The fsrecSste- said last night
that unsettled weather conditions
Tn the Middle West made II is-
possible to predict, with any de-
gree Of accuracy, the kind OF
weather for Washington On in
augurafioR day,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
PRESIDENT
AND Old WORSHIP
Taft and Roosevelt Attend
Church in Capital.
CONFER AT WHITE HOUSE
Inaugural Address Is Revised
and Shortened.
CONFER WHITEHOUSE

Crowds at Services to See Present
Executive and SueeessOr-to-Be.
Roosevelt Walks to Grace Reform
ed Church and Ia Greeted on All
sides-Taft Goes I'm Auto 20 All
SouIs'-Meet at the white House.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
PROMINENT HOTEL MAN DIES
Charles MaiSch SuecumbS in Rich
mOnd to ApOpIeKE.

Richmond Va Feb 2S-CharIes Maiscb
eBe Of the most prominent hotel men ii
The East whose home was originally IN
Pittsburg. but vino subsequently man
aged hotels in Boston. AIeriden. Conn
the jamestown Exposition, and this city.
succumbed to a stroke Of paralysis to-
day He was thirty-seven years Old.
His wife. who was Margaret McGrath
q Bangor. Ne. was with him al the
time The body VIII be taken 10 Bangor,
the home Of the wife, for interment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
SPEAKER ON TRAIL
OF MAGAZINE CRITIC
F." Uncle Joe" ReSents Attempt
to Prevent Reelection.
E E. HIGGINS IS DENOUNCED
Mr.. Cannon Publishes Letter to Of
set DisparaginE Efforts of New
York Publisher. Whs Sought To
Arouse Public Opinion Against
the Administration of the House.

In a letter comprising about l,2el words
Speaker Cannon has paid his respects 10
Edward z Higgins. president Of a maya
zine published in New York
The publisher has been sending out a
circular letter to mis- life subscribers, "
urging them 10 get busy and arouse a
public sentiment against Speaker Cannon
that would prevent his reelection
one OF Speaker Cannon's admirers. F.
O. Voris- Of Neoga, H. sent she circular
10 the Speaker, and in making his ac-
kEowledgment -Uncie joe yent after
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
MISS RIXEY IS STRICKEN.
Sister of the Surgeon General Die.
at Home OF Brother.

Miss Henrie Rixey. sister Of Surgeon
General Rixey. L. s. A. died at O'Clock
last night at the residence Of her brother.
151S K street northwest, where she had
been living for a long time
Miss Rixey, who was about forty years
OF age. had been i'll for several months.
but it was Only in the last few weeks
that her condition was considered dan
gerous. Early yesterday morning her VI
tality was very low. and her relatives
and fr3encs realized death was near.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
POPE PosTPoNEs AUDIENCES
Physician of His Holiness Says
Trouble Is Slight Cold

Rome. Feb. 2S.-The Pope is still slight
y indisposed and the audiences he was
10 have given to-day and tomorrow have
been postponed. Dr. Petscci, with his
usual optimism. does not admit that his
holiness is suffering from anything more
than cold He excludes gout OF any
bronchial trouble.
He says the illness is slight. and that
the suspension Of the audiences IS pre-
caution. not a necessity. Persons who
saw the Pope yesterday say he looked
very III, tired, and weak.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia
Fair TO-DAY. Tomorrow IN
creasng cioudiness and warmer ;
light north to east winds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
FELLED BY GALE; DIES.
Clerk of Albany Court Was Knocked
Down by Wind.

Albany. n Y. Feb. 2S.-WHliam H.
shankland. clerk of the Court OF Appeals,
died at his home in this city early this
morning from injuries he received in a
fail while leaving the capitol on Thurs
Gay last. A strong wind knocked him
down and cerebral hemorrhsges followed
He had been connected with The clerk 6
department Of The Court OF Appeals for
twenty-five years