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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
Couden Before
Grand Jury in
Warmer Case
Man Who Revealed Shortage After
StenOgrapher Quarreled with
Miss Ford a Witness.

CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 3. When the
grand jury met at 10 o'clock this morning,
Prosecuting Attorney Hunt at once took up
with IL the latest developments in the case
Of Charles L. Warmer, defaulting treas
urer Of the Big Four railroad. Frank NJ.
Couden, cashier in the United States Gus
toms office who, by his own admission,
revealed the shortage to the company in a
purely commercial transaction" ten
years after he became cognizant Of 1t and
a few weeks after Ida Brockway, his
stenographer, and Mrs. jeanette Stewart
Ford quarre,led, was before the jury on
call Of the prosecutor.
The voluminous correspondence turned
;er TO the prosecutor by E. S. Cook,
made up OF hundreds of letters from Mrs.
Ford and Warmer, covered twelve years
of remarkable relationship was also sub
mitted.
The Big Four, according to semi-official
announcement, is trying to find out II
the S325,O0 not accounted for by Warmer
in his expenditures of the stolen $643, 900,
is hidden. It is believed other indictments
Will follow.
The Warmer case has cost Ida Brockway,
stenographer in the office of Amor Smith,
jr.. surveyor of customs, her position. Sur
veyor Smith has sent to Washington a
recommendation for her dismissal, which
1t is said will be concurred in.
Miss Brockway, who is alleged to be one
of the persons who reported the shortage
to Cashier Frank Coudon, her immediate
superior. has been absent from duty with
out leave for more than a week. She dis
appeared the day after she was called to
the office Of Prosecutor Hunt for a confer
ence
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

President Paul Morton protested ignorance
Of the transfer and news Of the change OF
control seemed to come as a surprise to
other Officers.
II is known. however. that the directors
Of the society and the principals to the
deal were Ia conference yesterday and
until late today and there Is authority for
the statement that the transfer met with
their approval.
voting Trust stII Obtains.
Former Justice Morgan J. O'Brien. one
OF the surviving trustees. said tonight in
commenting on the purchase OF a majority
interest in the society by Mr.. Morgan:
Although Mr.. Morgan has become by pur-
chase the majority owner, the trustees re-
tain the voting power Of the stock and for
the present at least we shall continue as
trustees. I know nothing about the transac-
tion beyond the fact that Mr.. Morgan has
bought a majority interest. What idea he
had in making his purchase 1 don't know,
but from my acquaintance with him IN
many other matters, 1 am sure that the
transaction viii result to the benefit Of all
policyholders."
Paul Morton, president Of the Equitable
Life Assurance society, issued the follow
ing statement this afternoon:
A stated by Mr.. Morgan, he has bought
Mr.. Ryan's stock, thereby securing a ma
jority OF the shares Of the Equitable Life
Assurance society. While Mr.. Ryan held
these shares his attitude towards the So
ciety was in every way commendsble, as
he did not seek to interfere with the man
agement in the slightest degree.
Under MI. Morgan's ownership of the
majority stocks its affairs will be con-
Quoted as heretofore by the board Of direct
ors, with an eye single to the interests Of
its policyholders.''
Mr.. Morton said the question Of complete
naturalization Of the society would be
taken up in the future with the state SUI
perintendent Of insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

City. The body will be brought to Omaha
for interment in Forest Lawn cemetery.
The funeral services will, be held at 10
o'clock Saturday morning from the e. /
Dodder undertaking parlors, Cunning ane
Twenty-second streets.
DR.. J.. H. c. Robinson.
SOUTH ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. a-Dr.
]. H. c. Robinson, president Of a local
milling company and prominent in politicn
for many years, as a democrat, died at his
home here today, aged 76 years.
Mrs. Dorothy Barth.
Mrs. Dorothy Barth, SO years of age, Of
1925 Cunning street, died Thursday night
following a brief illness. The funeral ar
rangements nave not been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
REACHES NICARAGUA
Authorities Insist it is Fitted Only
for Surveying.
PRAIRIE Is STILL ON THE SHOALS
Cruiser VIII Probably Remain
Aground Until Next High Tide p
-Zelaya Surprised at Atti-
tude of Knox.
PRAIRIE IS STILL ON THE sHOAI

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The United
states steamship Eagle has arrived at
Bluefields, Nicaragua, according to a dis
patch received at the Navy department
today.
This vessel is fitted out for surveying
and, according to officials at the Navy de-
partment, has not a gun aboard as big
as a popgun." Its mission to Nicaraguan
waters is explained as being for surveying
purposes alone. Although the Nicaraguan
coast is very well surveyed, it is desirable,
from the standpoint Of navigators, that
frequent visits be made. to the coast in or
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04

tugs was sent to the navy yard by wire
less and the government tug Samoset and
four lighters were started for Pea Patch
island before daylight. 1t is expected that
Admiral Kimball will have most of the
marines taken off and some of the cargo
lightered. The marines probably will be
landed at the two forts. With the ship
llghtened, the officers aboard feel almost
sure that the transport will float on the
flood tide this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
FIRST PRESIDENT INDICTED
Kentucky Railroad Man Gives Bond
on Charge of Re-
batting.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. S-Lucien ],
Irwin, president of the Louisville, Hen
derson s. St. Louis railroad. indicted
Jointly with his road on the charge of re-
batting, gave bono of $4,000 in the United
States court here today.
Interstate Commerce Commission officials
say that Mr.. Irwin is the first railroad
president ever indicted for violation of the
law.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-04
YOUNG WIDOW CHARGES
FIANCE WITH ENLIGHTENMENT
Alleges in Complaint He Decamped
with Honeymoon Money h
Gave Him.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3.-After announce
ments for her wedding on December 2 to
Arthur Gordon had been published Mrs.
May e. Miller, a young widow, swore to
a warrant yesterday charging her fiance
with embezzlement She alleged that Cor
don had decamped with money she lent
him and with which the honeymoon was
to have been celebrated.
Gordon, who came to Los Angeles sew
eral months ago from Detroit, had the APP
pearance Of a man Of wealth and refine
ment.
Remember it only takes a stroke or two
of the pen to mentor the fact that you
saw the ad in The Bee.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20


K. G. Morris, of the FIRST Ma
tional Bank, is now able to be
about again, after what promised
at one time to be a serious illness.
u. M. Orr, the mover of build
ings, has just finished moving
F. G. Harris warehouse on Main
street to the big lot in the rear.
The furnishings for Lake View
Hotel were supplied by j.. M.
Stepp, the well known furniture
dealer.
The First National Banks new
building. one of the most orna-
mental structures in town, is be-
ing pushed to completion, and as
soon as ready, will be occupied
by the bank.
The Star Dray Co. recently
took 125 iron beds at one trip to
Kanuga Lake. The beds were
furnished by the M. M. Shop
herd Co., and are the famous
Simmons Quality"
Hon. A. Cannon was here
Monday on his way to Spartan
burg. His daughter Miss Sue.
has been visiting friends in the
city this week.
Miss Fife Shipman, who has
been spending the winter with
her brother in Raleigh, returned
this week to her home at Blan-
tyre. Mr.. Shipman, accom-
panied his sister and spent a
couple of hours in this Office
Tuesday morning on the return
trip to the State Capitol.
Mrs. Loyster Garren, of Blan-
tyre, closed her eyes to the
scenes of earth and the faces of
loved ones on Tuesday morning
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
w. P. Fletcher. 'Tis sad to re
cord the death of one SO young,
but the Great White Plague is
no respecter of persons, claiming
as it's victims those of all ages
and conditions of mankind. The
sympathies of many friends goes
out to the bereaved ones.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20
MORTGAGE Sale.

Under and by virtue of the
powers of sale contained in that
mortgage executed to ]. H.
Ripley and wife, Annie M. Rip
ley, by George Washington,
dated January 18th, 1907, and
recorded in Book "a, page 122 of
the records of Mortgages for
Henderson County, to secure the
Indebtedness theirin named,
$85.O 100, default having beenmade
in the payment of said indebted
ness, we will offer for sale, at
public auction, at the Court
House door in Henderson county,
within the legal hours of sale, to
the highest bidder for cash, on
Wednesday. June 9th, 1909, all
the following described land,
toWit;G401E
Beginning at a stake on the
south side of Chestnut street,
and being the north west corner
of theBLiza Hutchinson lot, and
runs South 20 deg. East 100 feet
to a stake, thence South 70 deg.
West 90 feet to a stake, thence
North 20 deg. West 100 feet to a
stake on Chestnut street, thence
North 70 deg. East 40 feet to
the beginning, being Lot No. 2
of the Ripley division.
This the 9Th day of May, AID.
1909.
jill RIPLEY & ANNIE Fl. RIPLEY,
Mortgages.
SMITH & SCHENcK,
Attorneys.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20
A Suggestion.

To the Editor:-Will you allow
me to suggest through your val
liable paper that if the rocks were
thrown out of Henderson county's
roads, vehicles would last longer
and riding would be easier. 1t
is the numerous stones in the
roads which destroy the rubber
tires and the buggies. The road
supervisors should watch this and
see that it is done.
READER.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20
PEOPLES FORUM.


Subscribers are urged to use this
column of The Hustler. Write on one
side of the paper, do not indulge in
personalities, and sign your name, not
necessarily for publication but as an
Indication of good faith.-EDIToRs.)
To the Editor: The summer
visitors viii soon be here, and /
would suggest to our people that
now is the accepted time to clean
up and be ready for them. Plant
flowers, clean up all litter and
have everything looking fine. It
will be time and money well
spent and will pay large future
dividends. P.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20
Going To Charlotte?

President Taft and a large
gathering of notables will be in
Charlotte on the 10th to help
celebrate the Mecklenburg De-
claration. Many Hendersonville
people will avail themselves of
the low railroad rates offered and
will be in that fine town during
the celebration, which promises
to surpass any previous effort to
keep alive what the Charleston
Courier incorrectly calls the
"Mecklenburg Myth"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup is guar
anteed. This is because we know what
it will do and want to convince you. 1t
is especially recommended for children
as it is pleasant to take and is gently
laxative. For coughs, colds, Group,
~hoarseness, Whooping cough. Price 25c,
SOC, and $1.O0. Sold by Hunters Phar-
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20

To the Editor: / would likelto
call the attention of the road
authorities to the recent letter
of J. S. Rhodes which appeared
in your paper. / live at Balfour,
and the sentiment here is for
paved roads. We are willing to
do our full share if the county
will bear its part of the expense
of a paved road from the city
limits to Balfour. READER.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20

To the Editor: 1 live in the
country and am obliged to stay
there. The recklessness of some
automobile drivers makes it un-
safe for me or my wife to
attempt to come to town. Have
the owners of these machines
any rights in the public highways
not possessed by the average
tax payer? G..
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-05-20

BEE SLAXAHVE COUGH SYRUP
RGLIGVK0 coU0HO AND COLDS
RINGS DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
Relieve Indigestion ard otomash Troubles.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
HAe(jH(|sEN
HIS BOARD
Taft Makes Jelec-
ton n0fC0nty'1itfee
to Assist u,ith
Applying Tariff

BEVERLY, Mass, Sept. Ia
President Taft today appointed the
new tariff commission which is to
assist him in the execution of the
new tariff with especial reference to
applying the maximum and minimum
clauses to nations which are un-
friendly or friendly in their tariff
relations with the United States. The
new board consists of three members
Prof. Henry G.. Emery of Yale,
chairman,, James B. Reynolds OF
Massachusetts, now assistant secre-
tary of the treasury, and Alvin ii.
Sanders of Chicago, at present
editor and proprietor of the Breed
ers' Gazette. In announcing the Sc
lection of his new board, authorized
by the Payne tariff bill, the follow
ing statement was given out at the
executive offices tonight:
1.-The president and the secretary
of the treasury have agreed upon
the plan that these gentlemen are to
constitute the board and are to be
given authority to employ such spe-
cial experts as may be needed in the
investigation of the foreign and
domestic tariffs"
1t had been a question until to-
day as to whether the new board
should consist of three or five mem
bers
There has been discussion ever
since the passage of the Payne bill
as to just what authority the tariff
Z commission shall have.
The house measure provided that
the commission should advise both
the president and congress on tech
nical questions about the tariff. The
senate did not approve OF this broad
authority and amended it to provide
that the duties should be limited to
assisting the president in the admin
istration of the section relating to
maximum and minimum rates.
At the time of the tariff fight in
Washington the president indicated
that he did not look with any great
concern upon the limitations i'm
posed by the senate, and left the i'm
preston that he felt the commission
trainers of the measure originally
intended and all that the chief could
desire.
1t is said that when the president
once was asked whether he preferred
the name tariff commission" or
foreign tariff board" he replied,
with smile, '.I have no particular
choice You know that rose by
any other name"
No announcement was made today
as to what salaries the three COM
missioners are to receive. Congress
appropriated $4,000 to cover the
salaries and the expense of investi-
cations.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
HELD NOT
GUILTY Of
WIRE FRAUD
CHARGES FALL
TO GROUND IN CASES OF
PITTSBURG MEN BROUGHT
UNDER FULL INVESTIGATION.

PITTSBURG, Sept. BE B.
Taylor, former local superintendent
of the Western Union, and w. P.
Smith, furnisher of quotations, were
found not guilty of a charge of con-
spiracy in connection with the wire
tapping scandal prosecuted by the
Chicago Board of Trade against
them. Both men were able to show
that their operations had not been
of character warranting the charge
being in strict line with their duties
The charges against the men as
originally brought about created a
great sensation in trade circles. Both
men held from the beginning that
they were innocent and that the
circumstances appeared to be
against them were simply of chance
The ultimate outcome of the hearing
is full vindication for them.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14

Mr.. Reeves asserts that Marriott
is not qualified to hold the Office of
justice of the peace because, he has
not taken the oath required by law,
and that he had no right to take the
qualifications of his own bondsmen.
Because the boundaries of Osceola
township are insufficiently described,
Mr.. Reeves maintains that Marriott
has no right to preside over the
courts either in Oscelo or Ely.
''The District Attorney has no
grounds for any of the assertions
made in the letter to me- said
Justice Marriott in an interview.
II will admit that | took the quail
fications of my own bondsmen, but
| maintain that my actions will be
upheld by Supreme court decision.
/ have shown the letter to all. of
the practicing attorneys in Ely, so
that if they feel | am occupying a
false position they will be enabled to
protect the interests of their clients. .
The letter of the District Attorney
follows:
James Marriott,
Dear Sir:
Please take notice that by your
failure to qualify as Justice of the
Peace in and for the Osceola town
ship, as provided by law, you are
not legal qualified Justice of the
Peace, to wit:
1st., Your failure to take the oath
of office as provided by law
End, Taking the qualification and
administration of the oaths on the
part of your bondsmen.
3rd., The Board of County Com
missioners to fix boundaries of your
township as provided by law.
In view of these facts no county
expenses will be paid by White Pine
County incurred by your court, and
further, in compliance to Sec. 1892
and 1888 compiled laws of Nevada,
1900, | will be compelled to bring
an action against you If you continue
to attempt to exercise the functions
of the Office of Justice of the Peace
in and for the county of White Pine.
(Signed) c. r. REEVES.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
IN
THE WEST ON
BUSINESS
KANSAS CITY REPUBLICANS
MAKE BIG DEMONSTRATION
FOR HIM-BELIEVES TAFT
WILL GO DEEP INTO TARIFF.

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 13.-Vice-
President Sherman is in Kansas City
on business. He is the guest of the
Missouri Republican club and a re-
ception was extended to him tonight
at which there was a great outpour-
ing.
Mr.. Sherman spoke briefly in re-
sponse to the speech of welcome
Among other things he said that he
hoped that President Taft would &c
thoroughly into the tariff matter
during his coming tour and that he
had reasons for believing that he
would.
Mr.. Sherman will remain here un-
til tomorrow, when he will leave fol
the east His business is declared
to be an entirely personal matter ii
connection with ranch interest,
which he has.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
COLLISION COST LIVES.
One Dead One Dying as Result of
Crash of Tug and Tow.

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-In a col
lision in the East River between the
tug A. R. Little and two transfer
floats owned by the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad, John o
Donnell, of Bayonne, N j., deck
hand on the Little, was instantly
killed and John LAWN, of Jersey City
was probably fatally scalded.
The Little was badly damaged
Captain r. L. Robbins, of the tug
which was towing the floats, was ar
rested.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
AUTOPSY ON SUTTON.
Examination of Body Today Will
Tell Whether He Could Have
Killed Self.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Ar-
rangements were completed today
for the disinterment Of the body of
Lieutenant Jas. N. Sutton. Over
the body an autopsy will be con-
Quoted tomorrow to ascertain
whether the right arm was broken,
thus making it impossible for him to
have fired the shot which took his
life, as is claimed by Mrs. Sutton
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
TROOPS LEAVE.
After Nine Weeks of Duty at Nc
Kees Rocks, They Are no
Longer Needed

PITTsBURG, Sept. 10 After
nine weeks of strike duty at the
Pressed Steel Car works at McKees
Rocks, troop A, Pennsylvania state
constabulary, started from here to-
day on horseback for their barracks
at Greensburg. Troop B will depart
tomorrow morning.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14

In a communication to Justice
Marriott, District Attorney Reeves
questions the right of Marriott to
preside over the local COURT and
states that If the Osceola jurist per-
sists in so doing he will bring an ac-
tion in the District Court to have
him removed from Office.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
PENNSYLVANIA WINS.

= PHILADELPHIA, Sept 13.z-Wal.
lace F. Johnson, of the University OF
Pennsylvania, defeated Melville H.
Long of the Pacifis Coast and West
'ertn champion, for the intercollegiate
tennis championship here today
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
HORSE AND DOG MEAT POPULAR

BERLIN, Sept 13.-The official
statistics for the second quarter of
1909 show that 1851 dogs have been
slaughtered for food under Govern
ment inspection, and 29,785 horses.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14

DENVER, Sept. 13-The biennial
convention of the International As
sociation of Machinists convened
here this morning. One hundred
and seventy-five delegates are pres
ent. Committees were appointed
and adjournment taken until tomor-
row morning.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
WRECKS BATHS
WITH PROBABLY LOSS LIFE

SAN injured
possibly a
compartments and building completely
accident
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
,. . . &C. . . . .. . . . .
,. METAL MARKET.

: NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-Isead I
= easy, $4.25 @ 277s. Copper I
. dull. Standard spot $12.4O @ I
. 1850. October $12.5O at 1850 I
:. Silver J1%. I
:. 80 . s5sess - . I
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
GATHERINGS
Of TWO BIG
ORDERS
FIFTEEN HUNDRED DELEGATES
TO EAGLES, IN OMAHA-sO, 900
VISITORS EXPECTED - MA
CHINIsTs in DENVER

OMAHA, Sept. 13.-It is expected
that fifteen hundred delegates will
attend the Eagles National conven-
tion, which opens here tomorrow.
The city is filling with visitors.
Thirty thousand people are ex-
pected altogether.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14
NEVADA TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

Washoe county finds it necessary
to borrow $4,000 to replenish its
criminal prosecution fund.
By the overturning of lamp, the
home of Attorney Francis McNulty
was burned at Goldfield and the
lawyer severely injured.
Recently discovered gold prop
critics, 10 miles west of Alpha,
Eureka county, have been purchased
by George Wingfield.
Col. Isaac l.. Ellwood Dekalb, Ill
millionaire. was confined to a room
in his hotel at Eureka for several
days last week from injuries result
ing from careless switching of a car
while going into that town.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-09-14

Usually the man who is trying to
live by his wits is dying by inches
Dallas News.