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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
TAFT ALMOST FINISHES TASK
Inspection of Zone TO BE Completed
Today and Party Returns
Sunday.

CULEBRA. Canal Zone, Feb. 3.-Presi-
dent-elect Taft will have completed his in
spection of the entire line of the canal by
this evening. for today he will visit and ex-
anime the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores
lock sites and the Pacific entrance to the
waterway.
In the course of the afternoon Mr.. Taft
will receive at Culebra the members of
the Isthmian Red Cross society.
Mr.. Taft will leave Colon for New Or
leans Sunday afternoon instead of Monday,
as previously arranged.
The engineers of his party are today at
Culebra examining data and reports con-
cerning the work on the canal.
The engineers have decided to recommend
that breakwaters be built from Colon and
Point Toro, which will better protect the
Caribbean entrance of the canal and form
safe harbor.
The cost of these breakwaters will be
so, 900, 900 the same amount estimated In
the old plan for a breakwater paralleling
the channel.
The engineers are contemplating saving
expense by a lower dam at Gatun than was
originally planned. They will remain at
Culebra tomorrow for the purpose of con-
sulting data.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04

SHOOTING IN DENVER STREET
Fred Walton, Prominent Odd Fellow
of wallace, Idaho, Killed by
John III. Crad1ebauEh.

DENVER, Feb. Sired Walton. former
grand master of the Odd Fellows for the
state of Idaho. was shot twice by John
H. Cradlebaugh today and died shortly
after being removed to the hospital. Both
men are from Wallace, Ida, and Cradle
baugh also is a prominent odd Fellow.
Walton was dying when the hospital
was reached, but gasped out: THAT man
thought I stole his wife"
The shooting occurred on Sixteenth
street. the principal business thorough
fare here, and was witnessed by hundreds
of shoppers. wild rush for safety took
place when the shots were being fired.
Cradlebaugh. according to Chief Of Po-
lice Armstrong. called on the latter at
police headquarters late last night and
told him that Walton had run away from
Wallace with his wife.
He did not want to cause a disturbance,
but wished to recover his children, whom
their mother had taken with her. Cradle
baugh. who was arrested Immediately
after the shooting. refused to make any
statement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
OUALTROUCH BEFORE COURT
Captain Of Georgia Denies that He
Was intoxicated at Banquet.
TOOK BUT ONE GLASS OF SHERRY
Several witnesses Testify that He
Was Drunk and UnHt for Duty
PleadinEs to BE Made
Today.

GIBRALTAR, Feb. 3.--All the evidence
in the courtmartial of Captain Edward
Qualtrough Of the battleship Georgia, on
charges preferred by Rear Admiral Vain
wright that he was under the influence
of intoxicants at a reception given at
Tanger by the American minister, Sam
uel r. Gummere, was presented today.
The hearing was held on the battle
ship Louisiana andea number of witnesses
testified that Captain Qualtrough was
intoxicated and unfit for duty. The ac-
cused officer, who took the stand in his
own behalf, made a lengthy statement to
the effect that he was Ill and suffering
greatly from fatigue and that he had
only taken one glass of sherry and moth
ing afterwards. He had smoked a strong
cigar
Captain of Nebraska Teatines.
Lieutenant H. II. Madison, chief en-
gineer of the Georgia; Ensign Cook and
Captain r. f. Nicholson of the Nebraska
were the concluing witnesses for the pros
ecution. All testified that Captain
Qualtrough at the, reception following the
dinner given by Minister Gummere. at
which fifty or more people including the
foreign representatives, were present, ap-
peared to be under the influence of in
toxicants. In their opinion he was unfit
for duty.
Rear Admiral Wainwright said Captain
Qualtrough was smoking at the entrance
to the ball room and he touche ed him on
the shoulder and reminded him that there
was smoking room adjoining. There
was, however, no direct testimony that
Captain Qualtrough had drank to excess
or demeaned himself in a noticeable man
ner. Captain Nicholson, who went ashore
with Qualtrough. testified that the lat
ter had complained of feeling very
rocky"
Evidence for Defense.
Surgeon Crandall of the Georgia, one
of the two witnesses for the defense, tes-
tilted that Captain Qualtrough's physical
condition was low and that he, therefore,
was very susceptible to the action of
liquor and tobacco.
The defense introduced as evidence the
record of Captain Qualtrough's thirty
eight years service and two flattering
letters of recommendation received BY
him during the present cruise.
The pleadings will be made tomorrow,
but the decision will not be officially
given out until it is finally approved.
In the meantime Captain Qualtrough
Will remain aboard the Georgia under ar
rest not being allowed either on the
bridge or the quarter deck.
The court is composed of Rear Ad-
mirals Schroeder and Potter, Captains
Niles of the Louisiana Hubbard of the
Minnesota and Murdock of the Rhode
Island.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
VOTER TO MARK OWN BALLOT
Bill in Missouri Legislature Practi-
ca1ly Establishes Educational
Qualifications at Elections.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. Feb. "A bill.
which II enacted would result in the estab-
lishment OF an educational qualification for
voters in this state. was introduced in the
upper house of the general assembly today.
The measure prohibits election judges from
marking ballots for a voter unless tho
latter is physically disabled. Measures
were also proposed for a modification OF
the states control OF the police forces in
st. Louis and Kansas City by which four
Of the five members of the police boards
will be appointed by the mayors
Bills were also introduced in the senate
to compel inn keepers to furnish sheets
nine feet long to their guests and fixing
the rates for berths in sleeping cars at 81
for uppers and $3.50 for lowers.
In the house, this being the first day
for the introduction of bills in that body,
100 measures were presented. The last one
seeks the prohibition of ball playing on
Sunday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
HOPKINS GAINS TWO VOTES
Senator Goes Back to Seventy-Five
on Joint BalIot-NO Choice
in Wisconsin.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. S.-on the
twenty-sixth ballot for United States sena-
tor, the total vote in the joint session was:
Hopkins, 20; Foss, ~; Stringer, 65; Shurt-
left, IS; Mason. 3; Mckinley, /; Lowden. 1;
Calhoun. Q; Carter II. Harrison. 10; Sher-
man, g
Constitutional majority of joint session,
103 Majority of members present and
voting, 9S.
net gain of two votes, one in the SEN
ate and one in the house, was made by
Senator Hopkins over the vote in the
twenty fifth ballot yesterday. On the
democratic side ten representatives voted
for Carter II. Harrison of Chicago.
After one ballot the joint session arose
MADISON. Wis. Feb. 3.-United States
Senator Isaac Stephenson received but &
votes in joint assembly today, lacking five
of reelection. There were four members
absent, two from each house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
vET0ES NEW LIQUOR BILL
Tennessee Legislature, It In Believed,
Will Pass Measure over Cow
ernOr's Objections.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Feb. S.-Governor
Patterson today vetoed the bill prohibiting
the manufacture of intoxicating liquors
after January 1, 1870 The veto message
says:
IF this legislature shall destroy all the
distilleries and breweries. why cannot the
next forbid the raising or selling of the
grains or cultivation of the grape. out OF
which liquors are made?
Shall this or some future legislature
prevent the farmer from raising or selling
tobacco. or the manufacturer from placing
1t on the market?
"If We are thus started where shall we
end? 1t is better not TO make the start"
1t is a foregone conclusion that the bill
will be passed over the governors veto.
The prohibition bill was passed by the
senate over the governors veto this after
noon by vote Of 20 to IL This message
will not reach the house before tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
HONOR MEMORY OF LINCOLN
Governor of Kentucky Issues ProcIa-
nation Asking Observance of
birthday.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. s.-Governor
Wilson today issued a proclamation to the
people of Kentucky. calling on them to
display the American flag and assemble
in their respective communities to honor
the memory of Abraham Lincoln on Febru-
airy H. the Tooth anniversary of his birth.
The governor recommended that Ancoln's
inaugural address and his Gettysburg ora
tion be read at these meetings. The gov
ernor says the president OF the United
State will come from Washington to
Kentucky that day to deliver an address
at the farm on which Lincoln was born
and other distinguished visitors from other
states will also be present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
ARREST SCORES OF NEGROES
PIttsburE Police Trying to stop
Crimes Against Young
White Girls.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 3,-One hundred
and twenty-six negroes, who were ar
rested late last night and early today.
following a carnival of crime against
young white girls in the Heron hill dis
trict recently, were given hearings to-
day.
Forty-three of them proved that they
have honest employment and were dis
charged. Forty-two were fined in vari-
Gus amounts, varying from IS up and
investigation.
During the last month over a dozen girls
have been assaulted in the Heron hill
district
Large forces of police officers were to-
day stationed over the affected district
to maintain order
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
LEWIS AGAIN HEADS MINERS
Present incumbent Reelected over
waIker-OskalOOsa Man High
for Secretary.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Feb. S.-The tel
lers who had since last December been can
vassng the vote cast for national officials
of the United Mine Workers, reported re-
suits to the convention today. Thomas l.
Lewis is reelected president by majority
OF l6. .26s votes over John Walker OF Dam
vile. Ill. Lewis received sS,Os7 votes and
Walker 66.76s. None OF the candidates for
vice president or secretary-treasurer re-
ceived a majority OF the votes cast and
there was no choice for either OF these
places. This throws the election into the
convention.
The vote on secretary-treasurer was as
follows: Edwin Perry, oskaloosa, Ia.
i2. Is5: John Fahy, Pottsville, Pa, 42,S59;
George w. Hartlin. shSmokln, Pa, lS.SIs;
Joseph Pope, Belleville, H., s2Ss; John
Fogg. Perth, Ind, 1i.sa5. Necessary to
choice. 71.6sS. #
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
WASHINGTON.

Charles E Magoon, provisional gov
ernor of Cuba, in Washington preparing
his final report, which will be ready in a
few days Page
House devoted the day to general de-
bate on the agricultural bill and wide va
riety of kindred topics. Page
Senator Teller made an extended speech
on Senator Bacon's bill questioning the
authority of the president to withhold
official papers from congress. Page /
Congressman Mondell of Wyoming in a
speech in the house made a severe at
tack on the forestry service. Page
LEGIsLATURE.
Democratic majority in both houses ad-
mits inability to draft bank guaranty
bill and is given permission to hire a
lawyer. Page I
Sinks bed sheet bill passes the house
by vote of Sc to 80, after dramatic
fight by Taylor and others. Page 2
FOREIGN.
Captain Qualtrough of the battleship
Georgia was tried yesterday on the charge
of intoxication. The pleadings will be
made today. Page 1
DOMESTIC.
Representative Burke makes fight be-
fore the committee for his bill requiring
large steamships to carry wireless equip
ment. Page 1
The entire western coast is stirred up
by the fight in California and Nevada
over the Japanese alien acts. Page /
President-elect Taft has practically
completed his trip across the canal zone
and will begin the return trip Sunday.
Page i
LOCAL.
Local democrats are sore over the action
of the legislative delegation in regard to
taxation of service corporations. Page 2
Omaha to be the gateway for many
In ousands of people during the coming
summer, owing to the numerous large
gatherings in the west. Page
Ruling of Secretary Wilson on the
bleaching of flour held to be a severe
blow to the winter wheat states. Page 8
Judge holds up naturalization of man
who is shown to be wife-beater Page 2
ooMAERoIAL AND INDUsrRIAL.
Live stock markets Page 8
Grain markets Page 8
Stocks and bonds. Page 8
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
JONES KILLED IN QUARREL
Former Employe Arrested Following
Murder of Prominent 81.
Louis Man,

ST. LOUIS. Feb. s-Ciarence N. Jones,
president OF the Commonwealth Feed COM
pany. and a brother OF Police Commits
sioner George p. Jones, was shot and
killed in a quarrel in his mill at Second
and Desoto streets here today. Herman A.
Kretschmar a discharged official OF the
company. was arrested and charged with
the murder.
He asserted that he shot IN self-defense.
Jones died in the city hospital . few min
utes after the shootiI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
TOWN LOT PROBE BRoADENS
Government VIII Go Into Frauds in
Individual Block Claims at
MuskOgee.

MUSKOGEE, Okl, Feb. 3-The govern
ment sprang a surprise in the Muskogee
town lot fraud investigation here today,
when it announced that the probing of the
grand jury would be extended TO include
alleged frauds in scheduling individual
blocks" Many persons built temporary
fences around whole blocks OF land and
claimed ownership on the ground that these
improvements secured deeds TO the prop
erty. It had been supposed that the in
vestlgation would not take in so wide a
scope. but would be confined to the secur-
ing illegally OF town lots
Several Texas witnesses, the last of the
men subpoenaed by the government from
that state, were examined today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
LAND GRABBER TO PRISON
Kansas Man Given Three Years for
Violation of Homestead
Law.

GUTHRIE. Okl. Feb. S.-Daniel II. Haller
of Englewood. Kan, convicted in the fed
eral court herr Of subornation Of perjury
on two counts. was sentenced today TO
three years in the penitentiary and a fine
of $500 on each count. His prison sem
tence will run eoncurrently and the total
fine 10 be paid will be $1,000
Haller will appeal. Haller induced a
number OF school teachers in Kansas to
settle on homesteads in Beaver county and
relinquish to him without complying with
the homestead laws
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
RUNAWAY TRAIN KILLS THREE
Milwaukee Stock Train Gets Away
from Crew and Crashes
Into Another.

CHILLICOTHE, Mo-. Feb. 3.Lrhree train
men were killed and one fatally injured
early today when two stock trains on the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad
collided head-on at Powersville, Mo-, the
last station this side of the Iowa line.
From details received here is appears that
one of the trains was runaway, the crew
having lost control Of 1t. The dead:
ENGINEER JOHN sTIPP, Chillicothe,
Mo.
FIREMAN JAMES BROWN. ottumwa,
Ia.
BRAKEMAN T. F. BELCHER. ottumwa,
Ia.
Engineer Tom Kent of Laredo. Mo-. was
fatally injured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
HEPBURN TO START CONTEST
Vote of Three Iowa Counties 10 Be
Sanvased In Congregational
Fight.

DIES MONIES. Ia, Feb. S-Notice was
served today on Congressman-elect w. ID.
Jameson OF the Eighth district by NJ. L.
Temple. attorney for Congressman W. p.
Hepburn. that the contest of election would
begin at .Centerville tomorrow and include
the vote In three eounties-Union. Appa-
Moose and Page,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
ANTI-JAP BILL STIRS COAST
Excitement Over Measure at Fever
Pitch in California.
EXCLUSION IS SURE TO CONF
This is Assertion OF the Western
Press, which Freely Crittcises
Attitude of East for Its
Hostility.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3.--With two ma
tions stirred TO fever pitch over the anti
Japanese measures of two states the people
of California arc beginning to wake UP and
ask what II is all sbc-ffs ..-.- -.
The burst of the Nesada legislature was
unexpected. but it has not caused great
deal of comment in this state, with the ex-
ception of the Asiatic Exclusion league no
organization is engaging in the fight. But
these facts are not generally accepted as an
indication that the people of the state are
not genuinely interested in the oriental race
problem. The interest OF the agricuitursts
is indicated by the bill to prohibit the own
ershp of property which was introduced by
A. NJ. Drew of Fresno, the center of one of
the largest orchard and vineyard districts
OF the state. The other bills were intro
duced by Grove L. Johnson. who halls from
the Sacramento valley, where the Japanese
are regarded with considerable hostility by
people of all classes. This feeling has been
intensified by the acquisition in late years
by the Japanese of large tracts of orchard
and garden lands.
The criticisms of the eastern press on the
anti-Japanese feeling in this state has
aroused a storm of protest from the papers
of California The California papers gen
orally complain that the real attitude of
the people of this state is not understood
east. Most OF these papers regard the ex-
clusion of the Japanese to be both neces-
sary and inevitable, and they express the
fear that the action Of the state legisla-
ture will retard rather than advance this
solution Of the problem
Press Scores Eastern Attitude.
In an editorial published this morning the
San Francisco Chronicle complains that the
feeling against California in the east Is en-
tirely based on two main motives, both
sordid-one is to keep solid with Japan and
thereby promote the sale of cotton goods
and kerosene, no matter at what cost to
the unfortunate people OF the Pacific coast,
and the other is to force congress to make
heavier appropriations for the army and
navy"
The editorial predicts the exclusion of
japanese by domestic law as the only log
ical solution of the problem. and IT main
tains that in this desire to keep the Pacific
coast "a white mans country two-thirds
OF the people of the country are with Cali
fornia.
In the meantime Governor Gillett and
Speaker Walter Stanton OF the assembly
are sitting on the lid. which is expected TO
lift at Sacramento today. Both of these
officials say there will be no anti-Japanese
measures passed, but the friends of the bills
are equally certain that they will succeed
In passing the bills.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
OFFICIALS AT TAFT BANQUET
Invitations Sent TO President, Vice
President and sixteen south
erm Governors.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3.-Invitations to
the Taft banquet 70 be given at the Hotel
Grunewald on the night OF February IL
have been sent to President Roosevelt,
Vice President Fairbanks. the governors OF
sixteen southern states and TO number
OF prominent editors. railroad officials and
public men.
Of Mr. Taft upon his arrival on February
II are being formulated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
CORN MEDICINE COSTS LIFE
Mrs. Minnie BuEaFd of 81. Joseph
Dies as Result of Blood
Poisoning.

ST, JOSEPH. Mo, Feb. s.-Mrs. Minnie
BuEard. aged 81. wife OF Captain B. #.
Buzard. prominent in republican politics.
died last night from blood poisoning.
caused by using corn medicine. One leg
was amputated several days aKo-tn. an
effort 20 save her life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
Governor signs Bill.

PIERRE, S. D.. Feb. 3.-The 2-cent rate
bill, as an emergency measure, going into
effect at once, was signed by Governor
Vessay today 1t is reported that the rail-
roads. through the United States court at
Sioux Falls, will at once seek an inJunc-
ton against clerks of court in every county
of the state in which the railroads operate
to prevent putting the law into effect.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
TWO-CENT LAW RESTRAINED
South Dakota Railroads Appeal to
Federal Court.
MEASURE SIGNED YESTERDAY
It Contains an Emergency Clause
md Would Have Been Effective
at Once But for Order of
the Court.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Feb 3.-Iudge
John e. Garland. in the United States dis
triet court today, granted a restraining
order preventing enforcement Of the 2-cent
passenger rate law. signed by the governor
today, pending a hearing before him Mon
day, March l. for temporary injunction.
The order was granted at the instance of
the various railroad lines in South Dakota
The bill contained an emergency clause
making it effective Immediately.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Thursday, February 4, 1909.
TEE wEATHER

FORECAST FOR OMAHA. COUNCIL
BLUFFS AND VICINITY-Fair Thursday.
Thursday
FORECAST FOR IOwA-Fair Thursday.
Temperatmre at Omaha NesterdaN:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04

Scheele OF Seward again lost out TODAY in
an attempt in the house TO get his Sunday
base ball bill recommended for passage.
seheele had denatured his measure 10 the
extent that II provided that games could be
played outside OF the limits OF . city or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-02-04

Captain Qualtrough of the battleshi
Georgia was tried yesterday on the chars
of intoxication. The pleadings will b
made today. Page
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
Off Today for
State Convicfs

Superintendent Higginbotham of the
local convict farm, will leave today
for Charlton county, where he goes
to secure Giynn's quota of state con.
victs under the new convict laws of
the state, which go into effect tomor.
row.
Glynns quota of conyicts is fourteen
and they viii all be secured from a
small farm in Charlton county. The
convicts, in all sections of the state.
will be turned over to the county .4i-
thorities at midnight.
As stated in The News some time
ago, the county has purchased from
Lowndes county a large convict wagon
which will be used as quarters for the
new conyicts. Superintendent Hig-
ginbotham will return to the city to-
morrow with the fourteen conyicts and
they will at once be added to the
county gang
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
MAY LAND BIG MEETING.
Southeastern Passenger Association
May Meet Here.

~~~~'t~@@t~ih Te@oGatAGT ASSOC atfoF
May Meet Here.
II efforts now on foot prove success
full, Brunswick viii land another bic
convention for June.
An invitation has been extended 70
the Southeastern Passenger associa-
ton to hold their annual convention
In Brunswick this summer and the
invitation is now being considered
The Atlanta. Birmingham and Allan
tic railroad. the Oglethorpe hotel and
others are using their influence 10 Sc
cure the gathering for this city.
If the meeting is secured
many prominent railroad men
from all sections of the south will be
here. As soon as something definite
Is known a committee will be ap-
pointed TO prepare for the entertain
ment Of the visitors in the event tina.
the convention is landed for this city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-03-31
SPENT A FLm HOURS HERE.
A., 3. & A. Receivers Out on inspection
Tour.

A., 3. & A. Receivers Out on Inspection
Tour.
Receivers II. NJ. Atkinson and $. F.
Parrot arrived in the city yesterday
morning, as was announced in The
News, but they remained in the city
for only a few hours,
The receivers, accompanied by Alex
Bormyman, general manager arrived
on the regular train from Atlanta az
so O'Clock They went Immediately 10
the Bee line terminals, where they
spent some time inspecting the prop
erty After looking over the other
property Of the company, the officials
left for other points on the system.
This was the first visit to the city
of Mr.. Parrot since his appointment
as one of the receivers; in fact 1t
was the first time that he has ever
had an opportunity Of looking over the
mammoth terminals, and he expressed
himself as being much pleased with
the company's facilities at Brunswick