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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Wagar Held on
New Indictment
Former Land Commissioner, Acquitted
Of Embezzlement, Under Arrest
on Another Charge.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 95.-(special)
-Anson Wagar. formerly United States
commissioner at Dallas, who on Saturday
was acquitted by a jury In the United
States court of the charge OF having
embezzled trust funds to the aggregate
amount of s2.eSOse. which had been placed
in his hands by homesteaders, has been
arrested on another Indictment. on which
he will be tried al a future term of federal
court.
The new indictment contains three counts
and was returned by the federal grand jury
which recently was in session In Sioux
Falls. The indictment charges wagar with
having, while filling the office of United
states commissioner. used his commissioner
postal frank on postal cards containing
advertisements of a personal nature and
intended to stimulate his private business
as a real estate agent, the frank, 1t is
alleged having been used for the purpose
Of defrauding the government out of the
postage which should have been paid for
the carrying OF the cards through the mails
The bond for wagsr's appearance to
answer to the new charge against him was
fixed at $500.
After being removed from office last year
Wagar was arrested on charge similar to
that contained in the new indictment
against him, and appeared before Judge
Garland and entered a plea of guilty to
the charge, being fined $500. which he paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Democrats Pay
for Aerial Ads
Now Editor" Greno of Imaginative
Colored Voters Paper is in
Charge of Police.

Filchng money from democratic candi-
dates at Lincoln for promised advertise
ments and notices in colored voters
paper of which ne was TO be the editor,
securing money from other people. and
stealing a mans suit and overcoat. are the
verious allegations made against Perry
Greno. a colored man about IS years OF
age and half-styled editor. He was ar
rested In this city Sunday morning by De-
tectives Mitchell and sullivan on sdyiees
received from the Lincoln police.
The suit and overcoat theft was all that
was supposed to be charged against the
negro when he was picked up by the local
officers, but when he was lodged in jail it
was found that he was also wanted for
the alleged manipulation Of a fake news
paper game on political candidates and
others In the capital city.
whole library OF newspapers and clip
pings found in the mans pockets when
he was searched. He was taken TO Lincoln
Sunday afternoon by Detective f. J. Rick
ert of the Lincoln police force.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Fatal Quarrel
in Sheridan
Allen Smith Kills Henry Jamison in
Dispute Over Money Matters
Both Men Are Colored.

SHERIDAN. Wyo.. April 26.-(Special
Telegram.)-Allen Smith, manager Of the
Upton club. an organization of colored men,
is under arrest, charged with the murder
of Henry Jamison, also colored. The crime
was committed early this morning in Wal
ley's barber shop ON South Main street, 10
which place the two men, accompanied by
two colored girls, had just returned from
a nights revery. The men quarreled over
money matters and Smith shot Jamison
through the head, causing instant death.
Jamson did not carry a gun Smith pre-
tended to be sound asleep when the Off
GERS arrested him in his room few minutes
after the shooting. Jamson was formerly
a member of the famous Brownsville Tex,
colored regiment, but did not take pant in
the riot Recently he has been employed
as porter in barber shop here.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Wins" Pardon
Does Not Reform
L. G. Thompson, Subject of Executive
Clemency, Repeats 0ffense of
Abusing His Wife.

A pardon from Mayor Dahlman did not
prevent l.. c. Thompson, a travelling man
living at 1902 Blonde street. from being ar
rested a second time on the charge OF being
drunk and abusing his family.
Last Monday morning Thompson was ar
rested by Patrolman Hudson on complaint
of his wife. He was sentenced i'm police
court the next morning to serve five days
in jail, although he had over 800 on his
person when arrested and was willing to
pay fine instead The county Jail was
his address for a few hours, until the
mayor came to his rescue and pardoned
him. On complaint of his wife and a neigh
Dor. Mrs. e. A. Bevitty. Thompson was
again hauled to jail Sunday afternoon and
locked up on the former charge OF drunk
enness and abusing his family.
Officer Robey made the arrest and, witt
the two wemen, will appear against tn,
man in police court this morning. A.;
Thompson was well stocked with money
again on his second visit TO jail, judge
Crawford will have the opportunity this
time of filming him if he wishes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Pythians to Meet i'm Hastine..

HASTINGS. Neb., April 25--Ispecial)-- y
Probably 300 members of the knights
OF Pythias and the affiliated order. the
Pythian Sisterhood, will be in Hastings on
May 10 and II TO attend the state grand
lodge conventions Of these two organizs-
tions. The conventions will be of notable
Importance because Of their statewide
representation. and also because they are
the legislative bodies of the two orders.
before which must come all matters rela-
tive To the rules OF management Of their
fraternal affairs in this state,
The grand lodge OF the Knights of Pythas
is composed Of approximately 900 members
and the Pythian, sisterhood grand lodge is
almost half as large Practically all menu
bers of the grand lodge will attend and
no doubt there will be numerous other
visitors.
Local committees are busiy engaged in
making preparations for the entertainment
OF the visitors. Special decorations will be
made by the business houses and there will
be brilliant street Nominations
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
All Points Now Under Control Of
Young Turks.
GOVERNMENT RATHER HELPLESS
Cabinet Has Scattered and No New
Ministry Has Been Formed.
MR.. MOORE RESTING EASILY
American Correspondent wounded In
FIeht Saturday win Recover
DragomRn IL Slightly
wounded.

CoNSTANTINOPLE April 25.-The Yildis
garrison has surrendered, the constitu-
tionalist troops are in complete possession
OF the capital and order prevails here.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-While condi-
tions in the near east continue to be alarm
ing and unsettled, the State department has
been given assurance by Great Britain
through the American embassy at London
that its ships on the scene are adequate
TO protect Americans as well as English
subjects.
Further advices today from the London
embassy contain the Information that after
consultation with the British foreign
office, Russia has sent an expedition from
the frontier to Tabrlz for the relief of
foreign residents, II is also stated that
the British representatives at Teheran 90
not regard the situation as serious as the
American legation has indicated.
dispatch from the American embassy
at Constantinople dated / O'Clock today
states that after severe fighting the city
is in complete coHtrol OF the constitutional
forces.
The dispatch says the dragoman, or In
terpreter, of the American embassy, named
Garguila, Turk, has been slightly wounded
In the arm and that Mr. Moore, the news
paper correspondent, is resting easily. No
other Americans have been injured.
The department has been assured by the
embassy Of the safety of two American
women, named Webb, about whom some
| inquiries had been made. Trouble Ii likely
to continue In the provinces, 1t IL said.
| until quiet is restored In Constantinople.
Recent information is far from reassuring
In the provinces. At Antioch Hadjn and
! Deurtyol a serious state of affairs Ia re-
ported to have developed, particularly at
Deurtyol. Assurances are given that the
ambassadors are leaving nothing undone to
get relief to the distressed cities. The
national assembly. sitting at San Stefano
has declined to recognize the legal exist
ence of the present cabinet. The members
of the cabinet are scattered and no new
cabinet has been formed according &c
| recent advices. Under these conditions, fol-
the moment, the central government ir
rather helpless.
Vice Consul Debbas. at Mersina, has ad
vised the department that Mersina is quiet
but that the conditions at Latakia anc
Eassal are uneasy. The situation at Hadilr
is reported as worse.
Consul Nathan, at Patras, Greece wa
cabled orders by the department yesterday
to go Immediately to Mersins, TO tax,
charge of the consulate, because OF hi
knowledge of Arabic and modern Greek
which may be Of great assistance TO Ameri
cans there,
According to further advices from viot
Consul Debbas. strong representations hav
been made to the local authorities with
view to getting eevrything possible done L
relieve the situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Three-Fourths of Tariff
Paid by Twelve Articles

of statistics show that the share which
customs duties have horn in producing the
revenues of the country have varied with
varying conditions, principally depending on
the changes from time OF time in Internal
revenue laws.
TT must not be supposed, however" says
the report. that because a dozen articles
or groups of articles pay three-fourths OF
the tariff duties collected that the making
of tariff and the determination OF rates
OF duty and the rate OF revenue likely to
result therefrom is by any means a simple
matter. The rates OF duties levied arp not
applied merely 10 groups OF articles as
a whole, but at different rates and in differ
ent terms TO various grades and qualities
of articles forming each group and in many
cases TO the various grades OF material
bearing a single name.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Stewards Body
is Cremated
Ashes of Former Nevada Senator to
Be Taken to Bullfrog for
Interment.

WASHINGTON, April 25.--The body of
William M. Stewart. former United States
senator from Nevada, who died here Fri
day, was cremated today in accordance
with wish expressed just before his
death. Tho ashes will be sealed in an urn
and as soon as Mrs. Stewart recovers from
an illness they will be taken to Bullfrog
New, for interment.
The last rites over the body were con-
Quoted by ReY. John r. Van Shanck at
the chapel of local undertaking establish
ment In the presence of the former sena-
tors daughter and granddaughters, in
addition to several of the personal and
political friends Of the deceased. Among
those who attended the services were
Justice McKenna. former Senator William
FL Chandler, Representative Bartlett, Sena-
tor Clapp and Judge Henry Foote
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

wAsHINGToN. April es.-rhree-fourths
OF the tariff duties collected by the United
States government annually are paid by
twelve articles. or classes of articles These
are sugar, which in 1907 paid sso.OO.OOO duty;
cotton manufactures. which paid $1,000 o0O;
leaf TOBACCO, s22 100000 manufactures OF
fibers. S22.OoOOO0; manufactures OF silk. SO.
10000; manufactures of wobl. $4,000 coo; raw
wool, s1s.bOO,0o; spirits, wines aud malt
LIQUORS. $ls.OoO.0OO; manufactures of iron and
steel, Si2,OOO,0oo; earthen and china wares
100000: chemicals. drugs ana dyes. S7.sOo,-
900, and fruits and nuts, 100000. The total
amount paid by these twelve classes OF
articles in 1907 was seaoOOO,O0o. which was
three-fourths of the sSe9OOOo Of tariff
duties collected in that year.
Further figures prepared by the bureau
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

horns are much sought after for trophies
The hunt lasted several hours and all the
members OF the party were well tired out
when they returned to camp
Smallpox is prevalent al Nairobl and two
cases have developed among the porters at
Kapiti These have been quarantined and
the strictest precautions are being observed
to prevent a spread of the disease among
those attached 10 the Roosevelt party. The
danger of this is now considered slight.
The police still maintain their measures
for the protection Of the Americans from
annoyance. They will not permit any ex-
cept those designated by Colonel Roose-
Welt to go with the expedition. Il has now
been definitely learned that none OF Mr..
Rooseveits baggage is missing and that
nothing has been stolen. Game was very
numerous on the plains today.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Peru-Kenrner nehnte.

PERU, Neb., April 25-(special 1.-The de-
bate with the Kearney Normal, which
was held here Friday evening, was one
Of the greatest attractions of the season.
The question was, Resolved, That cities
of Nebraska having a population of 1000
or over should adopt the commission plan
of municipal government" was discussed.
The Peru debaters, II. X. Mitten, c. X.
Morse and c. w. Smith, maintained the
affirmative of the question. The Kearney
debaters, Messrs Markward. Dugdale and
Fisher held the negative. A large crowd
was present at the debate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Parson Defends
Mug of Beer
Rev. August Busch, Sherrills Min
lister, Startles Presbytery by
Position on Liquor Question.

DUBUQUE, Ia. April 25.-(Special. DE
caring that he could see no harm in a
little drink and that mug of beer had
been his strength when all else had failed
Rev. August Busch, pastor of the Pres
byterian church of Sherrills, exploded a
bomb at the closing meeting of the Du-
buque presbytery yesterday, that for a
time almost caused a panic among the
ministers. The rather startling declara-
ton was made when the presbytery in
structed the delegates to the general as
sembly at Denver in May, to give their
support to any temperance or prohibition
movement that might come before the as
sociation. 'Id fight the rotten saloon to
tine last breath / had" said Rev. Mr..
Busch, but l can't see and never could
see any harm in a mug of beer and
intend to have mine. A bottle of beer
has been a strength to more than one
person when in a weakened condition"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Colonel Roosevelt Shoots
Two WildbeeStS and Gazelle

NAIROBI, British East Africa, April 25.-
After brief hunting expedition last even
ing at Kapiti Plains, ex-President Roose-
welt and his party broke camp and started
for the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease, on the
Athi river, today. Colonel Roosevelt spent
part of yesterday afternoon sorting his kit
while Kermit and several Of the men went
to try their luck with the rifles. An old
settler who seemed to take liking to
Kermit offered to show him likely place
for good sport. They succeeded in bring
ing down one buck.
Colonel Roosevelt's first hunt was favored
with fine weather, and he enjoyed the
experience immensely. He bagged two
wiidebeests and a Thompsons gazelle. In
one respect Me. Roosevelt was somewhat
disappointed. as he had been anxious to
secure a Grants gazelle, whose massive
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26

HURON. s. d., April Cspeeial)-News
Of a terrible accident. resulting in the death
OF John Walton. aged H. on farm a few
miles west OF washington, has been re-
csiysd here. The lad was narrowing In
fivld not far from the house. using disc
machine, when the horses became fright
ened and ran away. The boy fell in front
Of the dises and was pushed several rods
before the machine passed over him. His
body was literally cut 10 pieces, presenting
a horrfying sight. Il is believed the team
was frightened by passing automobile.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
oDD FELL0Ws OBSERVE DAY
Hold Services Commemorative Nine-
teenth Anniversary.

Hold Services Commemorative Nine
teenth AnRiyersRry.
SIOUX FALLS, s. d., April 3.-(Spe-
cial.)-At scores of places in South Da-
kota religious services We're held today
by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs In honor
Of the nineueth anniversary OF the found
Ing Of the odd Fellows Organization. The
sermons OF the regular clergymen at
such places where these religious serv-
ices were held. and which we're attended
by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs In a body,
were exclusively devoted to Odd Fellow
ship. These religious exercises today were
preliminary TO other exercises. which will
take place IN the lodge rooms OF various
Odd Fellows lodges tomorrow evening, as
Monday marks the ninetieth anniversary
OF the founding OF the order. The Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs will unite In cele-
brating the anniversary An interesting
feature OF the occasion at a number OF
places will be the presentation to num-
ber OF Odd Fellows OF the veterans Jewel.
Among other features at some of the
celeb ations viii be exhibitions by drin
teams. Banquets VIII be features Of prac-
tlcally all Of the celebrations Monday even
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. John Riley.

Mrs. John Riley, for twenty years resi-
dent of Omaha and South Omaha, died of
cerebral hemorrhage yesterday evening at
I o'clock at the family home. 1925 Chicago
street She was GA years old and is sur
vived by her husband, formerly an employe
of the Cudahy firm in South Omaha. and
three daughters, Miss Anna and Miss
on South Sixteenth street and Miss Cassie
Riley. Mrs. Riley had been i'll for about
a year and her death was not unexpected.
She was an active worker of the Catholic
church and a member of the Degree OF
Honor lodge. The family came here from
Canada. The funeral is 10 be held Tuesday
morning at Q o'clock at st. Cecelia's church,
Fortieth and Burt streets, and interment
will be in ST. Marys cemetery. South
Omaha.
Mrs. Augusta II. Hendricks
Mrs Augusta II. Hendricks, % years of
age, died Friday night at her home. 5S2s
North Twenty-fifth avenue. The funeral
was held at the Dodder chapel, Twenty
third and Cunning street, at o'clock SAT-
urday afternoon. Interment was in Forest
Lawn cemetery.
Edna B. Young.
Miss Edna B. Young, % years OF age,
died of pneumonia Friday at her home, 5O4
South Eighteenth street The funeral will
probably be held Sunday at the home, with
interment at Forest Lawn cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Each Day Brings Tales Of Further
Misery and Despair.
MANY THOUSANDS ARE KILLED
Number of Dead in Vilayet of Adana
Over twenty-five Thousand.
VILLAGE OF KEssAB DESTROYED
American Mission There burned, but
Miss Chambers, Who Was In
Charge is safe--ForeiEn War
ships Can DO Little.

BEIRUT April %. The situation IN
Asiatic Turkey is one of extreme gravity.
How many thousands have been mas
sacred cannot be estimated. the trouble
has been SO widespread that it has been
almost Impossible to secure details of the
happenings during the last ten days. The
latest estimates of the number killed in
the vilayet OF Adana reaches approx
mately 25,OOO and thousands have been
done to death in the towns of other dis
tricts. The state of siege which several
Of the places are undergoing has brought
the inhabitants to the verge of starvation
and each day brings its tales Of further
atrocities and the depihs of misery and
despair to which the savagery of the
fanatics has brought the people.
Several warships are now in these
waters, but the disorders are so far
reaching that the efforts of the powers
to restore normal conditions have as yet
hardly been felt The French cruiser,
Jules Ferry. arrived here today and left
almost Immediately for I.atakia, where
swarms Of refugees are pouring in. Brit
ish. French and German warships are at
other ports and marines have been landed
to quell disorders as far as possible at
the more important points.
To Relieve DeurtyOI.
One of the missionaries at Alexandretta,
Mr.. Kennedy, with 40 Turkish troops, has
gone to the relief of Deurtyod. an Ar
menan village on the coast where 10000
people within the walls are besleged by
immense bands OF Kurds and Circassians
Only two days ago a British warship re-
turned from that place. the governor of
the district having refused the commander
permission to land a relief party. The
water supply has been cut off from the
town and the besieged are suffering greatly
on that account. The children are drink
ing out of animal tracks after a shower
There was incessant firing on Greek sub
jscts sent out under an escort yesterday
Confirmation has been received of the
burning of the Armenian village of Kes-
sab. All the men and many women and
children have been slain. The American
property at Kessab was destroyed. Miss
Chambers, an American missionary, is safe.
HadjIn is on FIRE.
A British warship has been ordered
from Alexandretta to Suediah, where con-
ditions have become worse. All the prop
erty Of the Christians at Diebel Bereket
has been destroyed. The total loss is un-
known, but 1t will be enormous. Reports
state that Hadjin. in the vilayet of Adana,
is on fire. There five American
women quartered here. including Miss
Lambert, who has been sending out ap-
peals for help; Miss Virginia A. Billings
and Miss Bowman. The authorities have
refused permission to Messrs Lawson and
Chambers, also American missionaries, tc
go to their relief. Frantic appeals foI
protection and for food are coming in from
all sections. Beirut is quiet.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
DEBATE ON TARIFF
Senator Bailey Will Make Extended
Speech on Taxing Incomes Today.
FINAL REPORT ON BILL READY
1t il Expected that senate Will
Pass Measure within Four
Weeks-House in Nom
inaI Session.

WASHINGTON, April 25.--The income tax
in connection with the tariff bill will
receive especial attention in the senate
during the present wsah Senator Bailey.
who has introduced an amendment to the
bill providing for a flat rate of taxing
incomes, will open the ball on Monday
with a protracted speech in support of
his amendment and he probably will be
followed by others for and against the
provision.
Mr., Bailey has made a careful study
of the income tax question and will be
prepared to present the subject in all of
its bearings, both legal and economic. He
is expected to express himself pointedly
and no doubt he will be subjected to many
interruptions, with the result that there
may be much spirited colloquy during his
speech. He hopes to conclude on Monday,
but probably will continue for at least two
days.
The committee on finance probably will
report its final amendment TO the tariff
schedules tomorrow. and soon as the
opportunity permits the senate will return
to the consideration of the bill. para
graph by paragraph, taking up in order
the items which during the reading last
week were laid aside for future considera-
ton There are about 200 of these para
graphs and as amendments to each of
them are contemplated it may be inferred
that much time will still be necessary for
the completion OF the senate's work.
Four Weeks In senate.
The general opinion is that the bill will
| remain in the senate for. about three OF
four weeks and after the senate completes
| its work the time of adjournment will de-
! pend upon the attitude of the house
towards the numerous changes. There
are very few set speeches in prospect. but
among those who will speak are Messrs
! Raynor Clay and Bacon. The two Geor-
gia senator's occupy opposite positions or
| the lumber schedule, Mr. Clay standing
| for free lumber and Mr. Bacon contend
ing for the retention of the Dingley rates
of 81 per thousand feet.
Until the committee on finance conclude
its work the senate will continue to NEE
at 10 o'clock ach day but as soon as tn
| committee finds itself free to give all o
! its time to the bill in the senate the hou
of meeting will be advanced probably to I
O'Clock. with a view to facilitating actio
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-26
Watch the pen
nies and the dollars
will take care of
tn e m selves. The
thrifty watch the
want ads.

Watch the want ads, they make
the pennies that grow to dollars.
When you keep things you don't
need they are worth less every
year.
There are a lot of people
who know this who want to
sell all sorts Of things cheap.
They sell them through Bee
want ads. All you have to do
is to keep reading the want
ads. You will find you can
save lot of money by buying
what is advertised there