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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-27

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Slump in Wheat
is Still On at the
Chicago Market
Generalization General in Grain Pits,
Corn Dropping More Than
Four Cents.

CHICAGO, April decentralization was
general today In the grain puts on the
Board OF Trade, heavy liauidation. which
caused the sensational slump in wheat
prices yesterday. having extended to coarse
grain. During the first few minutes of
trading July wheat sold off to 81. .OS7s, which
was Y cents below the low point of the
preceding session. Corn for May delivery
broke more than cents from the best
mark OF the previous day. declining early in
the day to 6T% cents per bushel.
At this point there was a moments
hesitation and a fractional recovery. Then
July corn broke further to 6sA cents May
corn, which at the best point yesterday
sold at p cents. declined today to 679s cents
on early trades.
May wheat tumbled to 81. 20%.
The recent big slump in wheat prices was
checked at least temporarily today by
profit-taking by shorts and in the absence
OF particular pressure. May wheat closed
1%c and July Aq1kc over yesterday. Corn
declined heavily early. but regained most
of the loss late in the session.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Patten Fishes
as Wheat Drops
Chicago Operator Arms Himself with
Trout Tackle and Lunch Basket
for Days Relaxation.

TRINIDAD, Colo, April 2s.-Clad in a
khaki suit and armed with a reel and trout
line James A. Patten. Chicago wheat king.
and for the present the sphinx of the
Rockies, set forth today to catch trout
He seemed az unconcerned about the af
fairs OF the Chicago wheat pit as the
Mexican herders on the ranch. The
nearest he came to discussing the wheat
situation was when he directed that q lib
eral supply be packed I'm his lunch basket
lie was accompanied on his fishing trip
by II. w. Adams and Clarence Colvin OF
Denver the latter guest at the Bartlett
ranch. Mr.. Adams said that MI. Patten
proposed to spend the next few days fish
ing.
According TO the men at the ranch the
broker has not seen a newspaper or re-
ceived message from Chicago since Tues
day, Mr.. Patten slept thirteen hours last
night and set about enacting the role OF
hermit with apparently as great deter
mination as he would plan coup In wheat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24

interest In taking up their fight, the re-
ports OF The Omaha Bee to the contrary
notwithstanding. MY business interests arc
such that l thought could not give the
attention to the duties OF the office that
II required. only accepted the commission
on the advice Of my friends, who explained
to me that l could not afford TO refuse II.
coming as II did. But / want to assure
you that unless my reputation for loyalty
should take decided change that YOU
will find me more loyal at the finish than
some OF your friends that are making the
loudest protestations of faith.
Hoping that this viii find everything
going we'll with you. remain, yours sin
cerely, CHARLEs ~. FANNINC. F"
Governor Shalleb berger has accepted the
letter from Colonel flaming in the same
spirit in which the colonel expected him
to receive it. and to an inauisitive visitor
the governor announced that he considered
Colonel Tanning one OF his best friends
and most loyal supporters
Now It only remains for Colonel Kunel
to give up the names OF the democrat ts
VINO tried to induce him to resign, and
for them to be tried for melting insub-
ordination in the army. to wipe the slate
clean.
According TO the governor. Colonel Fan
ming was the only member Of the staff
to resign, and he rendered his resignation
because he did not have time TO attend to
the duties Of the offics-It requiring al
least two hours TO put on all the gold lace
and trimmings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Colonel Tanning Hoists
the Big White Flag

Colonel Tanning has surrendered.
After all his talk of the things he in
tended TO do to Governor shallenberger
colonel. fearing a cOurt-martial, has taken
his pen quietly in hand and written TO the
governor a complete drawback OF it all
and a pledge that he is a loyal supporter
OF his excellency.
The colonel was so put out when he heard
OF the action OF the governor on the meas
ure that he not only talked but he fired
his resignation to his excelbency, to take
effect instanter.
But the commander-in-chief OF the army
and navy OF Nebraska knew his man, so
instead OF accepting the resignation he
filed II away and at the same time ap-
pointed Colonel spens, freight agent of
the Burlington, a member OF his staff
Then he made arrangements TO take his
staff 10 the Seattle exposition; later to
Crawford for a Fourth Of July celebrat ton
and then to Valentine for a weeks fishing
with other festivities in prospect.
This was too much for Colonel Fanning.
who had gone to Hot Springs to rest up
for the war which he was to lead against
the governor So the insurrectlon falls,
with the receipt Of the following letter by
Governor shallenberger from Colonel Fan
ming;
Il want 10 assure you that was not
Influenced in any way by your signing the
so-ealled daylight closing bill in rendering
you my resignation I have nothing in
common with the brewers. so had no
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Castro Says He's Still Sick;
Captain Disagrees With Him

ST. NAZAIRE, April 23.-The steamship
versailles with Clpriano Castro, the de-
posed president OF Venezuela, aboard, ar
rived here at daylight An Intimate friend
OF Castro and a number OF Venezuelans
and journalists boarded the vessel as soon
as possible. Castro had not emerged from
his cabin and his friends were the first 10
reach him. When the friends appeared
after fifteen minutes he announced that
Senior Castro still complained of being I'M
and that he had suffered severely from the
rolling OF the ship. The captain OF the
Versailles took contrary view, however.
saying Castro appeared to be in fairly good
condition and during the voyage had an
peared frequently on deck, talking with
compatriots and gesticulating with them.
Before Senor Castro left his cabin he
sent for newspaper correspondent, and
sitting up in bed with a nightcap on. de-
llvered long and rambling harangue.
His remarks were directed principally
against the United States for playing into
the hands OF his enemies In Venezuela and
sending warships to follow hts movements"
He declared Venezuels was lost II the
people submitted like slaves to foreign
meddling
In spite Of his assertion that ne did not
know what he was going 10 do II later be-
came clear that had planned TO 20 70 Paris
His baggage was taken ashore and placed
on a train and he left At once for the
capital.
As the train was leaving for Paris. Cas-.
tro addressed the assembled newspaper
men as follows:
Il was expelled from Martinique under
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Bill to Limit
Size of Hats
Illinois Legislator Would Also Pro-
hibit Wearing of Birds, Snakes
and Lizards on Headgear.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 2s-Big hats
and those ornamented with the skins or
bodies of birds, reptiles or insects" are
prohibited under heavy penalties in a bill
introduced in the house today by Repre-
sentative Hilton.
The bill provides that II shall be unlaw-
full to sell or to expose for sale any hat
more than eighteen inches in diameter or
with plume, aigrette, pin or other orna-
ment projecting more than six inches be-
yond the rim. or bearing the dead body or
stuffed skin of bird. snake, lizard or
other animal, reptile or insect subject TO
decay and likely to become breeding place
for germs
The bill provides that nothing shall pre-
vent the display OF frealxish types and mod
els for the purpose OF education or amuse-
ment. Wearing hats contrary to the stat
ute is prohibitive In public places or thor
ouyhfares. The penalties are from 500 10
$500. The bill was referred to the COM
mittee on miscellaneous subjects
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Mrs. Scott Wins
After Hot Fight in
d. A. R. Meeting
Administration Candidate Elected
President by Narrow Margin
of Eight Votes.

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-By a vote Of
4Ss to as Mrs. Matthew t. Scott of Illinois
was today declared elected president gem
eral OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution over Mrs. William Cumming
Story of New York. Mrs. Scott's election
was victory for the administration fac
tion. number OF delegates refused to
make the election unanimous on Mrs.
Storys motion.
Rounds of applause greeted the an
nohncement Of the vote. Mrs. Story moved
TO make the election unanimous, but a
chorus of delegates refused to Join her
Mrs. Story bespoke for Mrs. Scott the sup
port OF all members. The total vote cast at
the election was s73 but the total legal
vote for president general was Ss4.
The tellers were unable to report further
on the election. Mrs. Donald Mclean, the
retiring president general. was elected an
honorary president general.
Here Mrs. Scot the president general
elect was escorted to the platform by
corps OF pages. The delegates applauded
vociferously.
The congress approved the election Of
the various state regents They include
the following:
Iowa-Miss Harriet Lake.
Kansas-Mrs. George T. Guernsey.
Missouri-Mrs. Samuel G. Green.
Nebraska-Mrs. o. s. Ward.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
ROOSEVELT REACHES CAMP
Former President Spends First Night
Under Canvas in Africa.
BIG HUNT WILL BEGIN TODAY
Caravan Consists> of geo Persons,
with seventy-Three Tents and
Nine Horses-LiOns ProwI
About Camp.

KAPITI PLAINS, British East Africa
April 2.-Theodore Roosevelt has reached
the hunting grounds and tonight he will
spend his first night in Africa under can
vas. A big camp has been established
near the railroad station here for the
Roosevelt expedition and last night lions
were prowling around in the vicinity Of
the tents. The country is green owing TO
the recent rains and there is every pros
pect of good sport. The commoner varIe-
ties of game are plentiful and the hunts
men will lost no time in getting started on
their shooting trips. The special train
bearing the Roosevelt party from Nom
basa arrived here at half past one o'clock
this afternoon. Only one member Of the
party got off at Kapit Plains, f. j. Jack
son. the acting governor of the protec-
torate, and the other officials who came
up from Mambasa continued on to Noiobi
The camp established for Mr.. Roosevelt
Is most elaborate. The caravan will have
a total OF $50 followers. There are thir-
teen tents for the Europeans and their
horses and sixty tents for the porters. An
American flag is flying over the tent to
be occupied by Mr.. Roosevelt
POrters Greet Roosevelt,
All the native porters of the expedition
were lined up on the platform when the
Roosevelt special pulled i'm and as Mr.
Roosevelt stepped down from the train
they shouted salute in his honor. In
response Mr.. Roosevelt raised his hat
Mr.. Roosevelt was welcomed at the s.,
CONTINUED on FIftb paooT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
INJUNCTION TO BE MODIFIED
Order Against Missouri Roads VIII
Apply Only to Discrimina-
tory Rates.

ST LOUIS. April 22-By a proposition
offered by Circuit Attorney 8. G. Jones
the temporary injunction against the eigh-
teen Missouri railroads will be modified to
apply only to discriminatory rates. The
change was announced today foloAing
postponement of the hearing OF the case
to April 2s because of Governor Hadley's
illness.
MY proposition 20 modify the decree was
made because | believe that there is merit
in the roads contention that the 2-cent rate
is confiscatory," said the circuit attorney
Furthermore, / believe that they are
willing to adopt a non-discriminatory rate
of 21S cents a mile"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
new PERIL TO ARMENIANS
Thousands of Refugees in Danger of
Starvation.
ANTIOCH CHRISTIANS ARE KILLED
Thousands of widows Left by Massa-
ere without representation
Are Flocking to Alex
andretta.

BEIRUT, April 8-The Armenian popu-
lation of Antioch and vicinity has been
practically wiped out in the massacres of
the last few days by fanatical Moslems.
There are thousands of destitute Armenian
widows and orphans still in the district,
unable to get away. There is no security
anywhere in the vicinity OF Antioch.
TARSUS, AsiatIc Turkey, April 23.-The
rioting which originated at Adana broke
out here April 16 A few Armenians were
killed the whole Armenian quarter was
burned and the churches we're sacked.
More than 1000 refugees are still gathered
in the yard Of the American college. Their
condition is pitiable. The missionaries at
Tarsus are safe. but they are stil ap-
prehensive for the refugees
Massacres are raging today in the neigh
bosSng Armenian Villages and instant relief
is needed
ALEXANDRETTA. April 23.-Fugitives
who arrived yesterday relate that all the
Armenian villages and settlements in the
Alexandretta district are being destroyed.
Nearly every Armenian dwelling has been
burned and the Armenians surviving are
lying in the open. half starved and in great
fear, especially on Friday and Sunday.
The village of Beilan. short distance
south OF Alexandretta is holding out with
difficulty against the nomad trlbesmen.
The British warship which sailed to re-
ieve Deurtyul, Armenian village on
the coast. returned TO Alexsndretta today
without having accomplished anything.
The commander of the vessel applied to
the governor OF the district for permission
to land a relief party, but he was refused.
Two more British war vessels are ex-
pected here shortly. One of the other for
eign warships in port left today for Beirut.
ALEPPO, Asiatic Turkey, April 23.-Many
refugees have arrived here from the Alex
andretta district. Their condition is mis-
erable Intense alarm exists among the
Armenians still alivn of a recurrence of the
attacks upon them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
AMERICAN IN RUSSIAN PLOT
NaturaliEed CItiEeB Charged with
Attempt to Incite MutIny
iu Army

ST. PETERSBURG. April 2s.-stefan Du-
broWsky. a naturalized American citizen.
was arrested here today for completely in a
plot to incite mutiny In local garrison
lneriminatipg literature was found in his
lodgings The man explained he was keep
ing this for friend. DubEowsky some
time ago on similar charge spent four
months IN prison,
Dubrowsky was born in Warsaw. When
IN America he lived at Newark. N. j., but
he hss beer In Europe since isoa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
DECREASE IN WHEAT ACREAGE
secretary COburn Says Failing ON
WIN Amount 20 100000 Acres
In Kansas

ToPEhA' Kan, April 2s-Secretary f.
~ Coourn OF the State Board OF Agricul-
ture' IN statement Issued today. saws
there has been decrease Of 10000 acres IN
wheat In Kansas. compared with last wear
He places the acreage at s.OOOOO and the
average condition at IS per cent. There are
few insect pests and conditions are poorest
In the eastern and southeastern section.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
Pabst Auto Car
Kills a Child
Accident Happens While Colonel
Pabst Was Starting on Trip
to Chicago.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. April 2.-Colonel
Gustav Pabst, while driving in an automo-
bile today accidentally ran down and killed
Lille Winkler, 14-year-old girl. The ac-
cident occurred just as the girl alighted
from a street car and walked in front of
the rapidly moving automobile.
Colonel Pabst was starting on a trip to
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
New Carriers and postmnster..

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 23-(special
Telegram )-Rural caEriers appointed: Ne
braska, Bayard, route l. Earl c. Duncan.
carrier; no substitute. South Dakota, Am
herst, route l. John w. Sprouse, carrier;
Geneva NJ. Sprouse, substitute
Iowa postmasters appointed: Barney.
Madison county, Milton Stephenson. vice
s. Beardsley, resigned; Morrison. Grundy
county, Miss Marie Jensen. vice r. r. Jen-
sen, resigned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
COMMITTEE ON TOUR OF
LAKES TO GULF WATERWAY
i"e"s-FiVe Members Inspect Chi
easo drainage Canal In AutOmo-
btles and Launches,

JOLIET ILL.,, April 8.-Twenty-five mem.
oers OF the various committees interestad
IN the construction of a Lake-to-the-C;plf
oeep waterway began the inspection here
today OF the Chicago drainage canal, which
Is Intended as the first link in the ALL water
route TO the gulf The trip along the canal
VIII be made in automobiles and launches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24

pressure eXerted by the United States
Europe soon will repent OF the action
taken against me. The United states al
ready has taken Cuba and Panama ana
the American government has now com.
mitted Its first act against the sovereixntv
Of Venezuela"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
1t might be call
ed "The Shoppers S
Guide, b ut t h e
heading u S e d is
" Everything f or
Women.

Advertisements are all of In
terest to our women readers
that run together under this
heading on the want-ad page,
You always know where to
find these, and they cover a
variety of things not adver-
tised elsewhere.
Have you read the want ads ySt
todayt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24

SunOcated in Hotel.
BINGHAMToN, N. Y. April 93.-In a fire
early today which only slightly damaged
the Little York hotel Byron Allen an en-
ploye, was suffocated to death.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Nebraska-Fair and warmer.
For owa-Fair.
For weather report see page 5.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-04-24

Continued on Fifth Pase.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
ROW AT HOLLY POND
STONES THROWN AND SHOTS ARE
 FIRED.
Prohibition Meeting In Cuilman County Precipitates n Fight and Ru- fus Bailey May Die
 of wounds.

Cullman, Sept. 3o.-(Special.)--New reached here today of a serious diff culty at a prohibition meeting at Holly Pond last night in which Rufus Bailey. an aged citizen. was injured and may die.
 Rev. J. G. Adams was in Holly Pond. which is a small place a short distance from Cullman. where he was scheduled to deliver a lecture in behalf of the constitutional amendment
 It Is said that whiskey was much in evidence and that several attempts were made to break up the speaking
 Immediately after the speaking Mir. Adams was standing with a group oi men when some one tbrew a stone, ev- idently at MT. Adams. and struck MT Bailey, a citizen of that neighborhood The rock struck Mir. Bailey in the back of the head and he sank to the ground dangerously wounded. Mir. Bailey was in a dying condition this morning. He is a very old man and Is highly re- spected.
 There is no clue as to who threw the rock except that 1t Is known tt have come from group of men stand ing about ten feet from where MT Adams was standing.
 Some one shot into the crowd. but n' one was hit by the shot. People from Holly Pond declare tha Mir. Adams did not say anything to or fend any one in his speech.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
FLYING CRAZES MAN
ARMY OFFICER COMMITS SUICIDE
 IN HIS BUNK.
Had Been Detailed to Assist Wright and CurtIss in Preparations for
 Flights at New York Celebration.

New York Sept. 3O.-Worried by the responsibility of assisting the aero nauts. Wilbur Wright and Glenn H Curtiss. in preparations for their ar ship flights at Governors Island, Quar- termaster Sergeant James Caron of Company l. 29th infantry. committed suicide in his bunk outside the re- doubt at Fort Jay last night. shooting himself through the head with a rife,
 Caron had been delegated to assist Wright and Curtiss in the preparations for their flight during the past two days, and this seemed to greatly excite him. During the late afternoon yes terday. when Wright was preparing to fly. he frequently turned to a soldier near him and remarked Why don't that fellow go up? I can't stand 1t any longer"
 After Wright had made his last flight last evening and the crowd of visitors had left the island, Caron went to his bunk and as he was turning in. said to his room mate: Harris. old boy goodbye" Then Caron reached over to one side and grabbed his rife and before Harris could prevent him. placed it to his head and fired. He died almost instantly. He served four years in the Philippines and during his services had received several med als for bravery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-01
POLITICIAN KILLED BY
 LIFELONG NEIGHBOR

Glasgow, Ky. Sept. aO.,.Morris iris. VII; Vnd LiIlei John w. Montgomery, Repubh- can candidate for the Legislature, ITnion veteran. and one of the most ,,rominent men of this section, main tains an air of silence in the Jail here. where he was lodged last night The fa IoilIes of both men attribute the tTagedy % to insanity, the men being lifelong neighbors'
 Montgomery had gone to Wilsoxsen's B home on business and while there he induced wilcoxsen to pool his tobacco After the papers were signed. Mont aotnerv wilcoxsen and another neigh Sor were seated in room conversing when wilcoxsen arose and went up
 After a few moments absence. he returned with shot gun and when ,,,,thip few feet of his victim. who ,ras looking in another direction. lev eled the gun and 3red. the charge talk ing effect in the back of Montgomery head killing him instantly.
 The killing created much excitement in the neighborhood.