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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-09-18
LABOR TEMPLE COMMITTEE

Will Resume Meetings, Beginning
Monday Evening Next Week.
The directors of the Lincoln Labor
Temple Building Association have
been resting on their oars for several
months. but are now determined to
get together and do a little business
Secretary Ihringer has mailed out mo-
tees of meeting TO be held at the
labor commissioners Office next Mon
day evening. There have been many
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-09-18

The Rock Island viii not elevate is
tracks through the city -
cause Of the expense OF course hu-
man life Is not expensive Under our
present Industrial system human lie
Is the cheapest thing on the MARKET
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-09-18

School Is again in session and
thousand or more children are cooped
up in high school building that Is
not only an architectural disgrace bat
a verisable fire trap Every time you
hear a citizen boasting about oar
splendid school system just walk kfm
and y streets and ask him to take =
look Gosh,
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-09-18

Last Saturday the street commits
sioner's department attempted some
thing in the way of dragging the un-
paved streets. A couple Of very light
drags were run along North Thirty
third street, and by taking a close
look after they had gone by one
might have been able to see that
drag had been run along there
But as for doing any good 1T would
have been just as well to dress the
street down with a feather duster
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-09-18

Don't it beat ali hou important Is
makes men TO pin a tin star EDo1
their manly bosoms and gzye them .
little brief authority, A lot o< -spe-
cials" IN the city and AZ the fafr
grounds last week were huge iok>s-
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1909-09-18

But it cost the city about - a day
for the two teams and two men en-
gagged in the work And ve often
wonder why the streets are not
cleaner and in better shape
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
NO DISCRIMINATION
ON TARIFF OFFERED
FRANCE RECEIVES THE SAME
TREATMENT AS OTHERS
Reciprocity Arrangements Are in
Vogue with Three Countries, and
Protest of Frenchmen Is Be-
Iieved Erroneous

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-If there
has been any discrimination against
France in applying the provisions of
the new tariff to that country, officials
of this government are not aware OF
it, according to the declaration made
today.
They are quite confident that the i'm
preston in France is founded on
misunderstanding.
France, together with Switzerland
and Bulgaria, has reciprocity arrange
ments with the United States, under
the terms of which certain products
were admitted at considerably reduced
rates.
But other countries, mostly in Eu-
rope, seeing the advantages these three
countries named were enjoying, en-
tered into similar reciprocity with the
United states. In their case, however.
the precaution was taken to state in
the body of the treaties the exact pc
riod of the legal notice required to ter
inmate them.
In enacting the new tariff. congress
directed the president to have regard
to the stipulated periods in terminating
the reciprocity arrangements with the
various countries and also provide that
where there was no stipulated time,
six months from April 80 wasato be re-
garded as the date of termination.
1t is said the president is entirely
willing to consider carefully any rep
reservations in the nature of pro-
test that may be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
TAFT PROVES HARD
WRESTLER TO MEET
PRESIDENTS STRENUOUS LlFE
BEGINS
Doctor Tells of Treatment by Whicn
He Has Reduced His Weight
Forty-six Pounds in
Short Time

CHICAGO, Aug ia special from
Beverly, Mass, to the Record-Herald
says:
The secret of how to keep president
in good physical condition has been re-
vealed by DR.. Charles Barker. For
several weeks he has had Mr. Taft un-
der his care
president Taft" said the doctor yes
terday. has always been very
heavy man and he has continually put
on weight until three years ago. When
1 first met him he weighed close to the
356-pound mark. For time he re-
duced his flesh by playing golf, but re-
c tly his weight began to increase
again. The president now has a gym
nasium fitted up in his garage at Bev-
erly and every morning we go through
an hours exercise together
THE first part of the hour is de-
voted to scientific exercises and these
are followed by more strenuous exer-
cises such as wrestling and boxing.
The president is strong, let me tell you,
and any one who gets him on his back
in a wrestling bout must move. Today
Pr -ident Taft weighs about 304
pounds and is in good shape for %
years hard work of any de .ription." "
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
TAkAHIRA TO SAIL
FOR JAPAN TODAY
Ambassador to U. S. from Nipponese
Islands, Who Passed Full Day
at Seattle Fair, May
Not Return

SEATTLE, Aug. 16.-Baron Takahi-
ra, the Japanese ambassador, passed
most of the day at the exposition, and
will sail for Japan tomorrow on the
Japanese steamer Tango Maru.
Well informed Seattle Japanese think
that Baron Takahira will not return to
the United States, but will become for
eign minister.
Kosai Uchida, ambassador to Aus
tria, will succeed Takahira at Wash
ington, it is believed
Baron Takahira said at a dinner Civ
en- in his honor last night that in q
large measure the japanese themselves
are responsible for the ill feeling of
many Americans toward them, because
they do not try to assimilate with the
people of this country. He said that If
the Japanese did not hold themselves
aloof, but instead associated with the
American people and gto more into the
spirit of American institutions, they
would grow in favor as desirable resi-
dents of the United States.
The banquet was held in a Buddhist
temple and was Japanese in every par
ticular, no Americans being invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
CITIZENS ENTHUSIASTIC
IN PRAISE OF HERALD
Unsolicited Letters Convey Warm Approval of Work
of Fearless Journal in Carrying Consolidation
Fight to Successful Issue in the Recent
Free Harbor Campaign

geles as are those resident in the ter
ritory united by vour votes of August
12 Again let us congratulate every
body of Southern California and all
that gains us "
Many other concentrations have
come to The Herald for the papers et-
forts to advance, the establishment of
a municipal harbor Sentences from
some of these are as follows:
"To comparative newcomer the
historical value of the special articles
on San Pedro harbor you are publish
ing is immense. In thus educating res
idents of Los Angeles who were not
here during the development and the
fight Mr.. Gibbon tells of, you are doing
the city a great service"
Until The Herald set me right I
never dreamed even half the impor-
tance of the harbor."
Here on Terminal island The Herald
and Mr. Gibbons speech have made
strong consolidationists of quite a
number"
II think The Herald ought to organ
ize a bureau to give personally con-
Quoted trips for those who want to see
the harbor and have it properly eX-
planned, as I am sure many do. l don't
know what else you might do to fur
ther the movement. for you certainly
ftlt tduN'' llils, TIC PCODAC VII tllC iieiA
hor question"
Until you set them forth il your
articles headed son Pedro Harbor'
had no conception how great this har-
bor Question is to the people of South
ern California. If every voter could
read The Herald 7 think the sentiment
recorded for consolidation would be
unanimous"
Los Angeles has in making the har-
Dor a responsibility affecting many
thousands living outside this county.
When history shows that this respon-
sibilitv has been properly accepted. 1t
also will appear that The Herald was
a foremost leader in tho work"
Congratulations to The Herald not
alone for its sledeehammer blows for
consolidation. but for the years Its
proprietor has stood against over
whelming odds in holding back those
who would tal1e the harbor away from
its rightful possessorsi"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
NAVY DEPARTMENT FAILS
TO DETACH INVESTIGATORS
Carelessness in Orders Causes Men,
bers of Board of Inquiry TO Remain
with Departing Vessel

VALLEJO, Cal, Aug. 16.-The navy
department failed to issue orders tenn
porarily detaching from the cruiser
South Dakota Lieut. Commander H. o.
Stickney and Lieut.. J. o. Fisher, who
are members of the board of inquiry,
charged with the duty of investigating
charges of alleged inefficiency preferred
against Edward Kavanaugh, foreman
of the Mare Island Boiler shops.
The departure of the two officers
caused the session to be indefinitely
postponed. 1t is expected the South
Dakota, upon her return from Seattle
will be ordered to reurn to Mare island
in order that the inquiry may be COM
pleted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
TAFT REQUESTS
SEC. BAlLINGER
TO KEEP QUIET
tContinued from raGe One,

ture to come before the twentieth ses-
sion of the congress, which will be
opened formally tomorrow.
Besides deep waterways, conserva-
tion of natural resources and irrigation,
freight rates will arouse great discus.
sion.
Colorado is prepared to force the
freight rate issue and will be assisted
by several neighboring states.
While Secretary of the Interior Bal
lingef will not attend the congress,
Chief Forester Pinchot will be here and
it is certain that supporters of the two
officials will ask for action favoring
one or the other.
Because each state is limited to
thirty votes, it is not expected the Colo
RADIO delegation, which is opposed to
Pinchot's policies, will be able to force
definite action against the forester.
The executive committee of the con-
gress met this afternoon to make final
preparations for the convention. 1t is
not known when the important
speeches will be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
appreciations of IL

VOLUNTARY appreciations of the
u work of Los Angeles Herald in the
' consolidation campaign continued
to pour into the Herald office yesterday
Unsolicited, and written solely IN
snirit of enthusiastic approval OF the
naner,s successful stand for the great
er city and a free harbor' they constr
tute a tribute seldom accorded udi'S
newspaper. ..,,,+o ,,on on
the nohle fight YOU made for consolida-
ZION" saws W. H. Smylie, 1899 Bohltd
oyenue land not only for this last, the
greatest victory of all, but also Tor lne
stand Won took on the charter amenu- :
n,ents owens River, school pohds ailu
rec i All questions pertaining TO the
hest interests of the city have touho
Won on the right side. AS citlzeIl oi
Los Angeles have observed tne posi-
tion The Herald has t"ken on al ques-
tions relating to our Wellare do I40i+sd
since the hearing before the oniteI
States engineers in the old Chamber OF
Commerce building years ago over the
location of San Pedro harbor so at
thts late day 1 take occasion TO con-
graduate you. .,,io,, mo 4,
he depended on to take the rlgnt siue
in due time and to STICK there LOT ny :,
good of the city until the fight is won.
saws J. f. McDermott" rms Is elS
thing for any city, but especially for
Los Angeles. which is growing so rap
idIy and must tackle new problems con-
tinually. Publicity is the only success
full method of killing graft jrst as 1t Is
the best method of educating in cam =
ign like that of consolidation. we
are fortunate in having a paper IKE
The Herald at this period in the city's
growth
From. Santa Ana comes the follow
ing back country" appreciation from
S. Hill & Son. leading merchants of
that city: "Allow us to congratulate
you and all the parties interested in the
successful efforts you have made to
secure for us all free harbor. We
of the back country are as much in
terested in the development of San Pc
dro harbor and the Greater Los An
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
GAS EXPLOSION WRECKS
BIG STORAGE BUILDING
Seven Men and Three Women Injured
in Disaster That Blows Up
Four-Story Edifice

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1e.-seven
men and three women, two of whom
may die were injured early today when
an explosion of natural gas wrecked
the four-story building occupied by the
Wirick Moving and forage company
The roof of the building was lifted
high in the air A falling wall crashed
in on an adjoining saloon, causing
much damage. Another wall almost
demolished a meat shop.
Immediately following the explosion
seven buildings in the neighborhood
were afire, and a conflagration threat
ened the district, but quick work by
the firemen saved 1t.
Frank Wirick, manager of the storage
house, was badly burned. The loss is
500, ,000
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

The recent quick recovery of J. W.
O'Lee, a member of the firm of the
Nicholson Foley Company, furniture
dealers and funeral directors at Cornln'
KY, is a great surprise to his friends.
In telling about his illness Mr.. y Lee
says: ,.,
f'For eight months 1 was a physical
wreck. [ did not know what was the
matter with me, and, judging from the
results Of their treatment, the four doc
tors 1 employed at different times knew
no more than I did myself. AL any
rate, they failed to help me; l was ter
ribly reduced in flesh and mad no
strength at all. l could nelther eat
siaen nor work. I was extremely ner-
vous and greatly depressed in spirit: l
had almost reached the conclusion that
l would never get well.
IT was urged to try Cooper's New
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
6 INDICTED MEN
ACCUSE JURORS
DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH
FRAUD RETALIATE
GOVERNOR HASKELL SAYS HE is
VICTIM OF ENEMIES
Motion to Quash Filed in Muskogee
Town Lot Matter Is Sensational
Reply, Alleging Improper
Conduct of Case
CIV Associated Press.l

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Aug. 16.-Attor-
neys for Governor Charles N. Haskell
and the five other defendants indicted
In connection with the alleged Musko-
gee town lot frauds, today filed mo-
tions in the federal court here to quasI
the indictments, setting forth num-
Der of sensational allegations.
Aside from charges against five grand
jurors and the allegation of improper
conduct on the part of the United
States marshal, Grant Victor, the allie
cations deal largely with the grand
jury's section, with especial objection
to the exclusion of Muskogee county,
the home of the defendants, from the
territory from which the jury was
chosen.
1t is alleged that George w Strawn,
]. II. Dixon, ]. C. Burgess, A. G..
Dumas and w. T. Bailey, members of
the grand jury, which indicted the de =
PENDANTS, deliberately sought to go on
that jury with a view to returning in
dictments, and that Strawn, as fore
man, conspired to intimidate the other
jurors into voting indictments.
AIlege Partisan Prejudice
The motion insists that Foreman
Strawn repeatedly told the jurors they
would probably be charged with per-
jury if they failed to indict.
1t is alleged that out of eight tales
men seven were partisan Republicans
and the eighth a bitter personal enemy
of Governor Haskell.
The motion declares there was no
evidence presented to show con-
spiracy to defraud.
The six defendants were indicted py
the federal jury at Tulsa. Okla, on
Nav 27. charged with obtaining titles
to town lots in Muskogee from the
government by illegal methods.
The five co-defendants of Governor
Haskell, all wealthy and prominent clti-
zens of Oklahoma, are c. w. Turner
A. S. English, w. r. Eaton, w. L.
Hutchins and F. b. Sebers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Denmark Has New Cabinet

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 16.-The min
isterial crisis came to an END today
under the premiership of Count Hol-
stein-L LedreEard. ]. C. Christensen is
minister of war and marine; EXPIRE
mier Neorgard minister of finance, and
Thomas Larsen, minister of public
works. Count Ahlenfeldt-Laurvig, e.
Sorensen, F. S. Hoegsbro, N. Nielsen,
X. Berntsen, o. Hansen retain respec-
lively the portfolios of foreign affairs,
education, Justice, agriculture, interior
and commerce.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Hot Weather Records Broken

INCOLN, Mob. Aug. 16.-All local
hot weather records for this year were
broken today when the weather bureFl'
reported a temperature of 103 this aft
ernoon Suffering has been intense.
There has been no rain in this section
for two weeks and reports from the
country are that the corn crop has al
ready been seriously damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
GIRL WIFE is SHOT WITH
HER BABY IN HER ARMS
Husband Claims He Entered Room as
Woman Shot Herself, but Police
Make Him Prisoner

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-Holdlng
her baby in her arms, Mary Bergstrom'
the 16-year-old wife of a southern
Pacific switchman, was shot in lods-
ing house on Fourth street early TO-DAY
and died within an hour.
August Bergstrom, the husband, who
claims to have entered the room just
as the shot was fired, told the other
dodgers and the police that his wife had
committed suicide.
He was taken to the city prison and
is held pending an investigation:
Bergstrom said his wife was Ill and
nervous and that last night they quar-
relied.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Dividend Is Deferred

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-Pay-
ment of a 10 per cent dividend to the
depositors of the ruined California safe
Deposit and Trust company was de-
ferred today, when Judge SeaWell
granted a continuance of sixty days at
the request of the reorganization COM
mittee Receiver lie Breton opposed
the delay. but attorneys for a large
number Of depositors prevailed upon
the court to take the action in the hope
that new plans for the banks reor-
ganization may be put into effect.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
BAFFLED PHYSICIANS,
RESTORED TO HEALTH
Kentucky Man Relates Most Unusual and
Interesting Experience

Discovery, but as I had no faith in pat
ent medicines, 1 hesitated to do so.
Finally 1 went to a drug store in Lex
ington and bought a bottle. The
promptness with which it helped me
was surprising, and 1 continued the
treatment. Gradually 1 gained strength.
My appetite returned and I began to
sleep well at night.
I'm few weeks I was feeling like
different man, and my recovery was
more rapid. Three bottles of Cooper's
New Discovery made me wel. 1t has
been two months since I stopped using
the medicine, and never felt better in
my life. 1 weigh 202 pounds. The
Cooper medicine is Godsend to suffer-
ing humanity. and l cannot say too
much in it's praise"
The Cooper remedies are on sale in
Los Angeles at the Owl Drug stores.
-Advt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Town Wiped Out by Flames

SPOKANE, Wash., Aug 16.--The
small town of Iron Mountain, Idaho,
formerly nown as Superior, near Wal
lace, was virtually wiped out by fire
this morning. The town was built
along one street and the blaze had full
sweep The only protection was a
small hose attached to the Northern
Pacific water tank, block distant.
The fire started between two hotels
and burned fifteen buildings, leaving
one saloon as the only business house.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Coast to Coast Line Secured

NEW YORK, Aug. ia report that
r. Fl. Hartman has obtained an op-
tion on a controlling interest in the
New York Central lines which, If it is
exercised, will give him control Of the
route from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
was circulated on the stock exchange
TODAY. Such a route has been the
dream of railroad men for years. The
option taken by Mr. Hartman is said
to cover about $50,000000 worth of New
York Central stock at $3.50 a share.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
caIhoun's Trial on Fifth Week

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-The
fifth week of the trial of Patrick Cal
houn, president of the United Rail-
roads, accused of attempted bribery,
opened today with only two tentative
Jurors in the box. Judge Lawlor began
the examination of the members of the
seventeenth venire of talesman. There
were a number of absentees from the
list of 100 summoned. and no progress
toward obtaining a jury was made at
the first session of court.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Hill Invited to Entertain Japanese

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Secretary
Nagel of the department of commerce
and labor decided today to invite
James ]. Hill to act as one of the gov
ernment's agents in the entertainments
of the thirty or more representatives
of the japanese chambers of commerce
who will visit this country in Septem-
Der. The Japanese merchants and
trade experts comprising the party
will be the guests of the associated
chambers of commerce of the Pacific
coast.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Pennsylvania Day Celebrated

SEATTLE, Aug. 16.-Pennsylvania
day at the Alaska -Yukon-Pacific expo
sition was celebrated by speeches, a
luncheon and a reception and dance
There is no Pennsylvania state build
ing at the exposition, but there are
20 900 former Pennsylvanians in the
state of Washington and large num-
ber of them took part in the celebra-
ton. The addresses were delivered IN
the Fine Arts building.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 15.-Postof-
flee inspectors who have ar
~ rested eighteen alleged Black
Hand operators in Cincinnati and
other points in Ohio believe they have
the men who plotted and executed the
murder of Lieut.. Petrosino, the New
York detective who was slain in Paler-
mo, Sicily, several months ago. Sal
vatore Arrego. who is now in the GUS
tody of the postal authorities, is be-
lieved to be the head of the band. The
insDectors say these men have obtained
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Two Men Die at ST. Louis

ST. LOUIS Aug. 16.-Two men died
of heat today and nine additional
deaths, which occurred Saturday and
Sunday, and which had not been made
public. became known bv the burial
permits.
The government thermometer regis
tered 30, at 12 noon. and higher temper
atures were predicted.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
MlIllonalre's Widow PenniIess

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16.-Emily
C. Yoell widow of ]. Alexander Yoell,
the millionaire of this city and San
Jose, whose estate has been in litiga-
tion for years, applied today to SUI
perior Judge Graham for an allowance
of 5000 a month for personal expenses,
claiming she is entirely without means.
The matter was taken under advise
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
'FreIqht Handlers May Strike

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. ia walk
out of the freight handlers in the ST..
paul freight depots, estimated at 5000
men. is impending. The strike was
scheduled to take place today. but was
postponed. The men demand an in
crease of 10 per cent in pay and certain
changes in their working hours
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
ATLANTIC BATTLESHIPS
PREPARE FOR PRACTICE
Fleet Is Assembled of Virginia Capes
Ready for Target Work-Torpedo
Boats Are Marks

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 16.-The If
teen ships of the Atlantic battleshtp
fleet are again all together today on the
southern drill grounds of the Virginia
capes, with the exception of the Kan
sas, which is still in Hampton Roads,
adjusting her gun sights in preparation
for Wednesdays target work.
Everything is being put in readiness
at the navy yard for the towing out on
Wednesday morning of the two tor
pedo boats Nicholson and O'Brien,
wrich, with improvised masts and can
vas stretched aloft, are to be used as
targets.
The Angelus grill has excellent serv-
ice and better focd. Fourth and Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Miners All Accounted For

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 16.-All the
missing miners in the Paraiso shaft Of
the Camelia mine have been accounted
for. The total casualty list is three
men killed and twenty injured. Fire
broke out in this mine last Saturday
and a score of miners were reported at
first to have been killed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17
Mercury Runs High

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug 16.-The
last "a hours was the hottest expert
encel in the southwest since 1901
Several temperatures Of 105, and many
above 100. were recorded. Enid, Okla,
reported 105: Fort Smith. Ark, 102;
Concordia, Kas., 102, and Lamar Mo,
101. The heat continues today Last
night was the warmest night in years
in Kansas City There was much suf-
fering. At 10 o'clock this morning the
temperature was 9S at Kansas City in
the government observatory.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-17

many thousands of dollars through
blackmailing operations in nearly all
the large cities of the country. Their
alleged victims are mainly their own
countrymen. Petrosino was regarded
as the arch foe of the band and was
sent to Sicily to obtain evidence
against the very men now under ar
rest. This. the postal inspectors argue
is ample proof that Arrego's alleged
band knows something of the plot that
led to the murder of Petrosino, ana
they are irving to interest the New
York police in the case.