davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
Escaped Convict
Takes on Role
of Millionaire
Romantic Career of Charles Harding
Closes with Disclosure After
Marriage with Belle.

BAINBRIDGE, Miss, June at tool,
Charles Harding alias A. d. oliver, just
five months and three days to run the
social gamut from escaped convict Though
the roles of promoter, millionaire, envied
bridegroom Of south Georgia and back TO
the penitentiary again. The climax came
today, when Sheriff Jones of Monroe
county. Mississippi arrived here and iden-
titled A. d. Oliver as the Charles Harding
who escaped from his custody on December
81 last. Harding, said the sheriff, had
eleven years to serve in Mississippi for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
Early in January "oliver" appeared at
Climax, Ga, near here, and the report
was spread that he was worth t5,OO0,OOO. He
posed as a capitalist, bought lumber mills
and timberlands and established a bank at
Climax At the height of his success "Ol-
liver" married Miss Rose English
few days ago "Oliver" was arrested
charged with swindlng the people of Cl-
max out Of many thousands Of dollars, his
bride filed suit for divorce and one Of his
employees in the Climax bank was threat
ened with lynching after "Oliver" had been
placed in jail here. News of his arrest at
tracted the attention Of the Mississippi au-
thorities
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
Hartman Stocks
Go Soaring
Southern Pacific Leads in Furious
Bull FURRY on New York
Exchange.

NEW YORK. June S.--Furious buying Of
Southern Pacific railroad stock was the
leading feature OF a sudden revival of
speculation in the stock market today. In
terest was congested I'm a few prominent
stocks, notably the Harriman-Pacifics and
United States Steel. A sudden upward
rush of nearly points in Southern Pacific
had an impressive effect on the whole
market. It was unexplained by any news,
but rumors OF an intended increase in
dividends and of proposition to retire the
preferred stock figured in the gossip in
duced by the spectacular movement. The
buying was accredited to inside sources
and showed no evidence OF coming from a
public demand
United States Steel stock continued its
remarkable advance and touched new high
levels within a fraction of SO. Preparation
for the Introduction of this stock to the
Paris bourse were held TO account for its
strength. The whole market was strong
and active, but nothing like the extent of
these leading speculative favorites.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04

from hiding places and gave chase, firing
several shots and Overhauling the fugitive
after an exciting race. Miller told the
police he had been hired BY a man to get
the money. This man he said he had met
ouly a few days ago. The man said he
had stabbed the husband Of a woman VINO
was I'm love with him and that the woman
wanted TO give him some money. He was
afraid 10 go for II, and paid Miller 10 do
the Job.
been a mystery which has baffled the
police for several weeks. He carried with
him 500 which he had collected for the
company which employed him. No trace
Of him has been discovered
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
ATHEISM BARRED BY LAW
Duma Committee Act Requires Every
Person in Russia to Have
Positive Faith.

ST. PETERSBURG, June. 3.-The second
law on the governments program of re-
lisious liberty will come up for discussion
in the duma tomorrow and will cause an
interesting debate between the defenders
of orthodoxy and the liberals in which
Premier Stolypin is expected to take part.
The government draft placed certain re-
strictions on the changing of OneS faith,
but the committee has introduced modif-
cations removing all such restrictions, pro-
vided the sect is not criminal. The COM
mttee has decided that every man must
have positive religion. and that the pro-
fession of atheism can not be allowed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
Tried to Extort Money from
Wife of Missing Chicagoan

CHICAGO, June 3.-Bentamln Miller, al
legged TO have attempted TO eXtort $500 from
Mrs. Benjamin Porter, whose husband, a
life insurance agent, disappeared myster-
iously several weeks ago was arrested
here today. According to the police Miller
wrote an unsigned letter to Mrs Porter
stating that for $500 to be secretly left
tucked over a doorknob at Taylor and
Halsted streets, Mr.. Porter would be re-
turned to his home. This letter, like pre-
yious ones Of similar purport Mrs Porter
turned over to the authorities. A woman
dressed 10 resemble Mrs. Porter visited
the address given in the letter early today
and did as requested with the money.
Miller, II Is charged, grabbed the money
and started TO run away. Detectives broke
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
B. & q. MachiniSts
Call Strike Today
General Walkout of Men in All Shops
of that Railroad is Or
dered.

BALTIMORE. Nd, June "A general
strike Of machinists in all the shops of the
Baltimore g. Ohio railroad has been ordered
10 take effect at p, m today
This action, It was stated at the machin-
lists headquarters here today, is the re-
suit OF the Introduction OF the piece WORK
system In the erecting departments of the
Mount Claire shops, which led TO the strike
of machinists there a few weeks ago and
what the men claim was equivalent to a
refusal OF the company at the conference
yesterday between Vice President Potter
and their representatives to reinstate the
Mount Claire men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
NATIONAL LAW THEIR MODEL
Grocers' Convention Committee Adj
vOcates Amending state stat
utes TO Conform to 1t.

DETROIT Mich. June 3.-Uniformity I'm
pure food regulations that the national
pure food law as the standard was the gist
OF a resolution presented today by the
legislative committee of the National
Wholesale Grocers' association, In conven-
tlon here The resolution strongly advo-
Gates the amending Of all state laws to
conform to the national act now in force.
the elimination of statutory standards in
the different states and the substitution
of a syndicate of determining standards in
conformity to the methods now In use by
the government
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04

PHILADELPHIA June 3-Conditions
were quieter this morning in Philadelphia,
following last nights riotous outbreak in
certain sections, when the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit company put into effect its
order to run cars after nightfall. thing
that has not been attempted since the
strike of its motormen and conductors
began last Saturday.
At IL O'Clock c. o. Pratt the strike
leader announced that he had called out
the elevated and subway men and that So
per cent of the service on that system
was tied UP. The company claims there is
no strike: that two crews quit and their
places were filled. 1t is understood that
some of the men who stopped work this
morning returned to their trains when as
sured OF protection Ample police protec-
ton now accompanies each train.
RiOtinE IL Renewed.
During the noon hour when the streets
were filled with men and boys employed
by business houses there were several dis
turbances that bordered on riot. One block
from the postoffice a crowd surrounded
car dragged the motorman and con-
ductor off and beat them, and for while
the air was filled with missiles. The win
dows and show cases OF a drug store were
smashed. Women passengers in the car
crouehed, terrified, on the floor while the
car windows were being smashed. A po-
liceman was hit on the head by a brick
and seriously hurt. On riot call pa
troll wagon filled with policemen scatterd
the crowd and made several arrests
All of those injured in last nights rioting
will recover About 100 are under treatment
| in hospitals. The station houses were
filled to overflowing with persons arrested
for rioting.
| AS illustrating the ugly feeling engen-
dered by last nights rioting there were
more minor disturbances this morning
probably than at any time since the strike
began. The strike syhpathlzers devoted
| their energies to the harrassment OF the
strike breakers and others who are run
ming the comparatively few cars that are
on the street. Each car carries one or
more policemen. but few passengers, the
public evidently being afraid to ride.
Thousands walked from choice, however,
as a means of getting even" with the
transit company for its recent increase in
the rate OF fare.
Four hundred additional subpolicemen
were sworn in this morning.
Timothy OLesry. assistant superinten-
dent Of police who has been in active
charge of the policing of the city since the
strike began. said today that II necessary
to preserve order 10000 extra men would be
enrolled for police duty.
Hundred Hurt in Riot.
One policeman shot and probably fatally
injured. nearly hundred persons bruised
and battered, either by policemen or strike
| sympathizers, is the result of the attempt
| Continued Oh Second Page)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
BIG STRIKE
NEAR AN END
Mayor Reyburn of Philadelphia Says
Traction Tieup Will Be Settled
Soon.
AGREEMENT is IN SIGHT
Agents of Conflicting Interests Hold
Extended Conference.
MORE RIoTNG DURING DAY
Second Outbreak of sympathizers
Comes During Noon Hour.
OFFICER SHOT, HUNDRED HURT
Mob Resents Arrival of Strike Break
ers and Reign of SrerrOr Fol-
lows, in which Property
II Burned.
Agents of Conflicting Interests Hold
Extended Conference.
MORE R1oTNG DURING DAY
Second Outbreak of sympathizers
Comes During Noon Hour.
OFFICER SHOT, HUNDRED HURT
BULLETIN.

PHILADELPHIA, June S.-Mayor Rey-
burn stated at $3.50 this evening that the
strike would be settled within an hour.
This is believed to he the result Of a
conference held this afternoon between
State Senator McNichol, the republican
leader, Director Clay Mayor Reyburn and
the representatives OF the trolley men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
NOTED GERMAN LIBERAL DEAD
DR.. Theodore BRrth, Who Made study
of bryan Campaign, Victim
of Indigestion.

2 BADEN-BADEN Germany, June 3.-Dr
Theodore Barth. leader OF one of the rad
ical parties in the German Reichstag died
here last night OF nalady of the digestive
organs. He was born in 1s49 DR.. Barth
had behind him thirty-five years of work
for liberalism in Germany He had been
styled a extreme radical and for some
years he had been the leader of that group
in the Reichstag.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
ROOSEVELT GOES TO KIJABE
All Members OF Party VIII Visit the
American Mission ana spend
Night In Camp.

NAIRoBI. British East Africa, June a.
Theodore Roosevelt and all the members Of
his party left Nalrobi on a special train at
lis this aftern lon for Kijabe. where he
will visit the American mission and spend
the night in camp. The departure for the
sotik district will be made tomorrow,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
RuLLETIN.

PHILADELPHIA June S.-Mayor Rey-
burn said this afternoon that developments
were expected that might end the strike
at any minute 1t is believed arbitration
is in sight, as Senator McNichol the re-
publican leader OF this city, has taken an
active part in the consultations today be-
tween city officials and representatives Of
the transit company, and 1t is believed the
political heads are fearful their cause will
be. injured by a prolongstion OF the strike.
All saloons in the city have been ordered
closed at s o'clock tonight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
QUEER PLEA FOR MERCY
Former Detective Hardin Asks Parole
Before Commitment.
MoRIARITY GETS SIX MONTHS
Posse of Armed Men Securing Vtcin-
ity of Lloyd station in Search of
scOundrel who Attacked
School Girl.
(From a staff Corresnondert +,


DES MONIES. June s-Governor r. r
Carroll was today asked to parole, before
commitment to the penitentiary for a
three-year sentence, former Chief of De-
tectlves Eli Hardin, who is now working
on the police force in San Diego, Cal
Hardin claims that his wife is seriously III
and that he has two invalid sons If he
is sent to the penitentlary, he says, they
will be thrown on the county. He says
that he is willing to return and begin SEN
tence at once il the governor denies his
request for a parole. -
MoriRrity Gets on Easy.
But for the intercession and pleading Of
the two women who have suffered because
of his perfidy, Frank ]. Moriarlty would
have been sentenced to a long term in the
penitentiary when he stood up before Judge
Joseph f. Miller in the criminal division
Of the district court Thursday morning
and entered plea of guilty to the indict-
ment charging him with bigamy.
As 1t was, Judge Miller was moved by
the prayers of the two wives of Moriarity,
and after administering slight burn to
the self-confessed criminal sentenced him
to six months in the county jail. The
court could have imposed fifteen years in
the penitentiary.
Armed Men Chasing a ScOundreI.
Armed with shotguns, a posse of irate
citizens is in search of a man said to be
about 80 years of age, who this morning
attempted an assault on Mildred Kelsey,
l4-year-old daughter Of William Kelsey,
proprietor of the Senate saloon, 4o7 East
Sixth street, The assault, which is one
of the boldest reported to the local police
in recent years, occurred in broad day
light at $50 this morning, near Lloyd Sta
ton. The Kelsey home is only a half mile
north of Grand View Park and Mildred
was on her way TO attend school when she
was pounced upon by the man. She put
up brave struggle and, by biting one OF
her assailants fingers succeeded in free
ing herself unharmed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
Major Bundy Comes 10 Omaha.

Major BuHdy comes 10 Omaha.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June S-(Special
Telegram major Omar Bundy, inspepctor
general, is relieved from duty as inspector
general, Department of Texas effective
July 10. and win then proceed to Omaha
for duty as assistant to inspector general
Department OF Missouri
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04

Minneapolis Grain Market.
MINNEAPOLIS June -wHEAT-Juiy,
81. .29ls; September, 81 1912; December, Sl077k;
cash, No. hard $1.3Sd1. .S3A; No. 1 north
ern, S132d1. .S2B; No. 2 northern, 81 30d1 304s;
No. 8 northern. 81. 2H0l1. 299a.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
SHELTON ESCAPE
MADE In MOTOR
Fourth Union Pacific Bandit Ran
Auto to Denver Following
Train Robbery.


Train Robbery.
SEEN AT TWO TOWNS ON ROUTE
Kearney and North Platte Both
Spotted Fugitive.
WAS EXAMINED AT LATTER TOWN
Four Men Looked for and Suspect
Not Held.
TRIO IN OMAHA OLD CRIMINALS
Detective Macdonald of spokane
Identities Woods, TorgensOn and
Gordon as Having Had
Records in Northwest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
THE OMAHA DEE

goes to the homes-is read By the
vomsn--sslis goods for advertisers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Nebraskn--Fair and warmer.
For 1owa--partly cloudy.
For weather report see PAGE 4
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-06-04

A brother Of Downer is said to have
been killed by officers I'm daring hodup
in Stevens county, Washington, when his
partner Claude Wells. was also killed.
This is pointed out by Detective Macdonald
TO show that the Downer now in the Doug
las county jail Il one Of the most des-
perate characters now known 10 the west
ern police and comes Of a family Of crimi-
nails.
The photographs descriptions and rec
The state herald., 1909-09-03
GENERAL NEWS.

Fear that the bubonic plague may
be communicated to Mexico has
caused the Superior Board OF Health
to order the rigorous examination OF
all persons from San Francisco touch.
Ing ut tho West Coast ports. The
measure was taken on the receipt OF
q telegram from the Mexican consul
At San Francisco stating that n case
OF the plague had been discovered In
the Chinese district OF that city. The
officials Of the Board OF Health here
arc greatly concerned over the situa.
tion In San Francisco and close tcle.
graphic communication with the con.
sui In that city is being maintained.
Mrs. Frances Kubyack OF Chicago
has thirty days In which abe must
learn how to prepare n savory pickle
sandwich. the favoritc midnight lunch.
eon OF her husband. John kubyack.
and thus restore the domestic cquiiib.
rum Of their home. Municipal Judge
Watkins. before whom Kubyack was
nrraigncd on the charge OF refusing to
support his wife. listened to the hus
bands story and. when he learned that
Mrs. Kubyaok could not furnish her
husbands fayorito Wand. continued "a
learn tho secret OF making this tand
wich. Mrs. Kubyack told the court
her husband grew angry ut her inabil
ny TO prepare him pickle sandwich
after he had finished his work nj mid
night and drove her from home with
brovmstick.
A special dispatch from Matchaula
Mexico. says that fifteen miners were
killed and thirty ontombcd by the
dropping Of cage into tho La Pa,
mine there. Tho cable parted and III,
mon dropped fifteen hundred feet.
Announcement OF the officers elect
ed Mt tho annual convention OF IN,
International Jewolry Workers o.
North America. held at Providence
X. l.. last month. was made ~ 10,
lows. President. william q. wur
Chicago. first vice president, A, u
weihenberger. Denver. secretary
0eorge Messenger. Newark, treasurer
Frank Basstak. Buffalo.
The state herald., 1909-09-03
THE MILLloNAIRE's BURDEN.

In recent interview, John Ar.
buckle, the millionaire coffee man, Ia
ments the sorrowful spectacle Of the
sons Of rich Americans who travel
over Europe and haunt home pleasure
resorts making fools Of themselves.
says the Omaha Bee. Mr.. arbuckle is
not the only American who is ashamed
Of these money-burners. for every self
respecting American bushes at the re-
cital of their insane doings. He is un-
able to comprehend how men whose
energy and business acumen have &C.
cumulated vast fortunes can possibly
be fathers of such worthless sons.
Every rich young man who starts out
to demonstrate his eligibility to the
foolkiller class finds plenty Of help.
and so long as the money lasts 1t is a
continuous performance on 24-hour
schedule. His assistants will even
show him how to improve on his home
training, and by the time he reaches
middle age he can qualify for stellar
roles. The millionaire's son may have
no greater natural ability in this line
than the poor mans boy. but he has
superior opportunities for improve
ment and better press agents to
spread his fame.
The state herald., 1909-09-03

The trouble between Bolivia and Ar.
gentina seems to represent on n grand
scale the spirit Of XIII the umpire!"
Bolivia and Peru had boundary dis
pute. 1t was referred to arbitration.
and Argentina was the arbitrator. The
decision which has been handed down
displeases Bolivian hotheads. and n
mob OF them in La Paz attacked the
Argentine legation. Argentina would
be able to give Bolivia lesson II the
bad blood should result in war. but Bo.
iivia's position is so clearly wrong that
probably her own sober second thought
will cause her TO recede from II.
The state herald., 1909-09-03
President TAFT indicated in tarrs

President Taft indicated in tarkl
with callers while at Beverly, Mass
that in his message to Congress next
December he will strongly urge the
early establishment of a postal saw
ings bank system. He will ask tina,
the Republican platform declaration
in favor of postal banks be fulfilled
as speedily as possible.
Dispatches from Melilla say that
expert opinion has been justified. as II
has been found impossible to cut the
Marchia canal under four months
General Marina, commander OF the
Spanish forces. decided to commence
the advance to Restinga along the
sea front in intense heat. The men
however. appear glad that the long
suspense is ended, and that the war
has really begun. They displayed ex.
cellent spirits, and are greatly en-
couraged by the presence among them
OF the Duke of Saragossa and the Mar.
quis of Vallecerrato. both of whom are
serving as privates, and are treated in
every respect like the men. The Mar.
quis OF Vallecerrato travelled direct
from Cambridge University to volun
teer.
Superintendent James W. White
who presided over the recent Indian
land drawings. announced that the
Cheyenne River and Standing Rock
Indian lands in North and South Da.
kota will be opened in October. This
is the largest compact area of Indian
lands left unopened. being 80 miles
long and from 80 to 81 miles wide.
containing approximately 2.01S,0Ov
acres in South Dakota. and 217 900 in
North Dakota. Applications will be
in much the same manner as for the
Couer d. Alene and Flathead reserves.
Registration days have been fixed be
tween October and October 23. tho
registration points being Aberdeen.
Pierre. Lennon. Lebeau, Mobridge
in South Dakota and Bismark. North
Dakota. Judge Witten will hold the
drawing OF numbers at Aberdeen.
South Dakota, the last week in Octo
ber.
The state herald., 1909-09-03
A Candid Judue.

A Dover lawyer tells story in
which figures Hon. IL. l.. Dawes, who.
1t seems, in his younger days was an
Indifferent speaker. Shortly after his
admission to the bar he had case
which was tried before North Adams
Justice of the peace. and Dawes was
opposed by lawyer whose eloquence
attracted large crowd. The Justice
was perspiring in the crowded room
and evidently fast losing his temper.
Finally he drew on his coat and. In the
midst OF the eloquent address. burst
out:
MIR. Attorney. supposing that you
take seat and let Mr.. Dawes speak.
l want to thin out this crowd."-Lip-
pincott's.
The state herald., 1909-09-03
HAD AWFUL WEEPING ECZEMA
Face and Neck Were Raw-TerribIo
Itching. Inflammation and Soreness
All Treatments Failed.
cu.ieura Proved a Great Success.

Eczema began over the top Of my
ear. 1t cracked and then began to,
spread. had three different doctors
and tried several things, but they did
me no good. At last one side OF my
face and my neck were raw. The
water ran out of 1t so that l had to
wear medicated cotton, and 1t was so'
inflamed and sore that i had to put
piece of cloth over my pillow to keep
the water from 1t, and it would stain
the cloth a sort Of yellow. The &C.
zemaitched SO that 1t seemed as though
l could tear my face all to pieces.
Then began to use the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. and 1t was not more
than three months before 1t was all
healed up. Miss Ann Pearsons. North
field, VT, Dec. 10. 1907"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
The state herald., 1909-09-03

Traditions of the American south
west in the period Immediately follow.
ing the civil war are recalled by the
information from Germany that brig.
ands held the highway between Au.
gustowe and Lipsk on the Russo-Ger-
man frontier. one day last week. and
captured fifty or sixty travellers. TAX
ing all their money. Most of the vic.
tins were horse-dealers. carrying
large sums. and the total haul is esti.
mated at $4,000. That such things
can be in an old settled country seems
astonishing to Americans. and is prob
ably In part attributable to the politi-
cal commissions Of the past four years
In Russia
The state herald., 1909-09-03
IT WORKS
The laborer Eats Food That Would
Wreck an offics Man.

Men who are actively engaged at
hard work can sometimes eat food
that would wreck man who is more
closely confined.
This Ia illustrated In tho following
story:
Il was for I2 years clerk In store
working actively and drank coffee all
tho time without much trouble until
after entered the telegraph service.
There got very little exercise and
drinking strong coffee. my nerves
were unsteady and my stomach got
weak and ] was soon q very sick man.
! quit meat and tobacco and In fact
stopped eating everything which
thought might affect me except coffee.
but ntill my condition grew worse. and
! was nil but wreck.
Il finally quit coffee and com.
mcnced to use Postum n few years
ago. and I am speaking the truth
when ! say. my condition commenced
TO improve Immediately and today I
am well and can eat anything I want
without any bad effects. all duo TO
shifting from coffee TO Postum.
u told my wife today I believed I
could digest n brick II l had u cup OF
postum TO 70 with Il.
We make II according TO directions
boiling II full 20 minutes and uso good
rich cream and II In certainly dell.
cious."
Look in pkgu. for copy Of tho IA.
moun little book. "The Road TO Well.
vile"
There's n Reason
Ever resd the sbeve isstevf A new
0se spp~srs from time so time. Tkey
lstsrest.