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Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Brownville Man
with a Record
Had Been Participant in Number of
Bloody Contests, One Result
ing Fatally.

AUBURN. Neb.. May 1.-(Special)-The
death OF Charles Wright this week at
Brownsville removed a man Of unique char
acter. His true name was Thomas Isaacs.
lie fled to this state from the justice of
the state Of Kentucky about twenty years
ago, and his identity was only ascertained
here a few years ago. He was born and
raised in Kentucky. About twenty years
ago he was one of the principals in an
election street brawl, wherein knives and
pistols were freely used. In the fight
lsaacs shot and killed one man and fatally
stabbed another. lie was overpowered
and arrested, was tTied and convicted Of
murder, but upon appeal obtained a new
trial. While waiting for his second trial,
assisted by some of his political friends he
broke Jail and fled to this state.
He went first to the west part Of this
state, where he became noted by being
engaged in a drunken fight wherein ne
stabbed a man severely. A few years ago,
at Brownsville, he mixed up in a saloon
fight and was stabbed and cut almost to
pieces. When sober Wright was peaseable
and an industrious man, but when drinking
he was Quarrelsome. At the time of
Wright's trouble at Brownsville the party
defending the man that stabbed him dug
up lis previous history. The Kentucky au-
thorities were notified, but stated that all
the witnesses were either dead or moved
away and on this account and from the
further fact that 1t was by no means GER
tain that Wright was not acting In self
defense, they declined to have him returned
and tried.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
QUIET NAY DAY IN PARIS
Usual Parades of Workmen Held, but
There is Little Disorder.
CITY LIKE AN ARMED CAMP
Extraordinary Precautions Taken by
Military AuthOrities-FOstal En-
pIoyes start 80 walk
out.

AUBURN, Neb., May 1.-(Special)-A
cold wave struck here last evening. accom-
panied by a strong wind from the north.
1t froze hard during the night aud 1t Is re-
ported that the fruit. which would other
wise have been a bumper crop. is all killed.
1t is still cold here, but the wind is mod
Grating some.
BEATRICE. Neb., May 1.-(Special Tele-
gram -Freezing weather prevailed here
last night and as a result the fruit crop
in this section is badly damaged. Frost is
predicted tonight.
TECUMSEH, Neb.. May t-(special)-
1t is feared considerable damage will re-
suit from the freeze in this locality last
night. The wind blew from the north all
night and ice formed to the thickness Of
half an inch, at least. The peach. pear
and plum trees were in bloom. The encour-
aging feature of the cold spell Is the ex-
tremelv dry atmosphere. It is still cold
here tonight.
GIBBON, Neb., May 1-(Special)-May
day opened here with one inch Of ice and
a stiff, cold northwest wind. Alfalfa looks
sick today.
LTNDWOOD, Neb.. MAY 1-Cspecial)-
Last night was the coolest Of the spring.
It showed a little and the mercury went
down to 20. freezing ice one inch thick. 1t
is feared that the early oats are damaged
to some extent. II Is thought the fruit was
not advanced anouRh to be hurt.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

day, and addressed to the president. was
made public today. 1t says:
Il received with real pleasure the tele-
gram of congratulations which your ex-
cellency was pleased to send me on oocas-
ion of my ascension to the throne. thank
you cordially for the sentiments contained
therein as we'll as for the assurances of
friendship you give me in the name OF the
government and the great nation of the
United States and to which / attach the
highest value. I beg of your excellency
to believe in the cordial wishes which L
cherish both for your happiness and pros
perity and for those of the great and noble
American people
Ambassador Beishmann at CONSTANT
nople cabled the government has taken
energetic measures to suppress any
further attempts at disorders and to pun
ish perpetrators Of the recent trouble. The
new government, the ambassador says, ap-
pears to be able and anxious to restore
peace throughout the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
AXE SEAMEN ON STRIKE.
TWELVE THOUSAND INVOLVED
UniOnists In All Ports Refuse to ship
on Boats Belonging to
Association.

CHICAGO, May 1.-The strike OF labor
unions on the great lakes against the Lake
Carriers association. or. more correctly.
their formal refusal to ship on boats con-
trolled by the association, was put into
full operation today at all ports. 1t is es-
that probably 1000 seamen OF all
classes are involved in the great struggle.
Almost 5000 are now said to- be employed
boats controlled by the carriers, and
these were scheduled to leave the vessels
this morning II in port, or as soon as they
came in from sea.
Thousands are idle today in Chicago,
Cleveland. Buffalo and other centers. but.
as a matter Of fact. the situation differs
little from that which has existed since
the opening of navigation, when the marine
engineers refused to sign contracts I'm
which the open shop clause was inserted.
The tieup today is merely made complete.
About 40 boats are controlled by the
Lake Carriers association, but II Is i'm
possible to say just how many employees
will be affected, as many Of the vessels
are not yet in commission.
Both sides are firm and there is no talk
of compromise.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

GENEVA, Neb, May 1.-tSpecisl)-Last
night Bishop a. l.. Williams OF Omaha had
a confirmation service in Trinity Eplsco-
pal church, after, which he, preceded by
the vested choir. marched to the new rec
tory and held dedication services, the build
ing being completed and entirely paid for.
The hall i'm the rectory bears 3 beautiful
tablet bearing the following inscriptions
Samuel Fitzsimons Memorial. 1908" After
these services the people remained for a
social evening and refreshments were
served with fruit punch by the members Of
the guild. Mrs. Samuel Fftzsimons. Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Augustine OF Grand
Island, Messrs. Frank Fftzsimons of Carle-
ton, Guy Of Hebron, and 5. J. Fitzslmons
of Bruning, were all present at these
services.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
shOrt-Lived KidnapInR Scare.

DIRK Neb., May 1.-(Speclal.)-Consid-
cradle excitement prevailed shortly after
4 o'clock this afternoon when 1t was known
that little Dorothy van Vrakin had been
kidnapped.
The father and grandparents are well
known hotel people, and having reason to
believe that an attempt would be made to
kidnap little Dorothy had taken every pre-
caution to guard and protect her/Yester-
day while Dorothy was playing in the yard
of August Zimmerer, assistant cashier OF
the First National bank, a heavily yelled
woman induced the little girl to accom-
pany her and started toward Henderson.
She was overtsken by Joshua Cox. presi-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Tugboat Lost
With All on Board
hester Reported as Sinking Near
Houghton, Mich.-Freight
Steamer Goes Down.

DETROIT, Mich, May IA special from,
H~oughton, Mich, says the tug Nester has
been sunk in Lake Superior with all hands.
PORT HURON. Mich, May l. - The
freight steamer Russia, owned by c. o.
Duncan Of this city, was sunk in lake
Superior, twelve miles off this port last
night. All of the crew were saved. The
Russia piled between Port Huron and Du-
luth and was on its first trip Of the season.
1t was a wooden boat, formerly a passen-
ger steamer of the Anchor line and of 1900
tons displacement.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Cuts Throat After
Trying to Kill Wife
Woman Fights of Maniac Husband.
Who Kills Himself While
She Calls Aid.

NASHUA, Ia, May during a fit Of in
sanity Fred Kronk attempted to murder
his wife bu cutting her throat with a razor.
He then severed the jugular vein In his
own neck, dying from the injuries three
hours later. The deed was committed at
Kronk's home, six miles from this city.
While at supper last night he forced his
wife to the floor with the remark that
they had better die together and then
gashed her neck. She fought desperately
and got the razor away from him, but
while telephonlng for help. Kronk cut his
own throat, Mrs. Kronk will die.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
ONCE RICH. DIES IN POVERTY
Indian" Man Who Took wedding
Trip In Private Car Kills
Himself In Want.

CoLUMBes, Ind, May &c. NJ. LAWYER
who came to this city for his bride years
ago In his private car, Is dying from
wounds self-inflicted because Of his de-
cline into poverty. Mr., LAWYER is 20 years
Did. Formerly h" held official positions in
eastern railroad companies.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
senator Cox sim III.

HAMPTON, Neb., May l-(specisi)-
Senator James Nj. Cox, who has been quite
i'll ever since his return home from the
legislature, although improving, is still con-
fined to the house. Mr.. Cox is not n very
strong man at his best, and his whole
system seems to be tired out and run down.
His physicians say that absolute rest is his
greatest need. He is now able to be up the
greater portion of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
The Weather.

FOR OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
NIClNlTY-FaiT Sunday, slowly rising
temperature.
FOR NEBRASKA-Fsir, followed by in
! creasing cloudiness 10y Sunday night; slowly
rising temperature.
FOR IOWA-Generally fair Sunday.
Tnmnnratnrn ut Omaha NasterdnN.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
No Trace of Missing hoy.

BEATRICE, Neb., May L-(Special Tele-
gram.)-No trace has been found of Bert
PaImer,f1i years old, who mysterlously dis
appeared Wednesday from his home near
Liberty, Neb. He was without money and
had on his working clothes when last seen.
His parents are greatly worried over his
disappearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
SALOONS close AT kEARNEY
Last Night the Occasion of a Big
Time.

KEARNEY, Neb., May 1-(Special.)-
Promptly at II o'clock Friday night the
ten saloons of Kearney closed their doors
to stay closed until the will of the peo-
pie to open them is expressed by vote.
All day Friday lovers Of the spirits tina
gladden. the heart were carrying supplies
home. Some carried them wrapped in
paper, some in the hip pocket. while
others filled themselves to the brim and
reached home with difficulty. There was
great merry-making all the evening and
the saloons were packed to the doors.
Bottled goods were sold at a great sac
rifice.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Groom. IA RrIde. 50.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., May L-CSpecial.l-
Gottleib Wittwer. one of the pioneer and
wealthy farmers of this section. was mar
ried Thursday at the office Of the county
judge in Falls City TO Mrs. Susan Etter,
who for many years has been his house,
keeper. Mr.. Wittwer has attained the age
of q years and the bride is twenty years
his Junior. They will continue to make their
home on the farm of the groom, ten miles
southeast of this CITY.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
DYER is DECLARED GUILTY
Jury at Onawa Returns MansIa ugh
ter Nerdict Against Man who
Killed FRther-In-Law.

ONAWA, Ia, May l.-At 215 this after
noon the jury in the Dyer murder case
found Frank Dyer guilty of ma~nslaughter.
Dyer shot his father-in-law, A. Kirk, dur
ing a quarrel March / His plea was self
defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

dent of the German american bank OF
York. who was on his way to Hampton.
where the woman and child were taken
Mr.. Cox had no knowledge OF who the
parties were, and when he returned home
learned that he had been the means Of
assisting in kidnapping the child. Officers
were sent in an automobile and soon found
the child and returned to York this evcn-
ing. bringing the mother and child to
York,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
GREEK RIOT AT HADAR
LabOrers Drive Depot Agent
from building and sheriff
II summoned.

HADAR. Neb.. May L-tSpeciaID-A num-
Der OF Greek iaborers who had been drink
ing heavily created a small riot in the
depot here Yesterday afternoon They
drove the Northwestern agent out Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Auto Runs over hoy.

SEWARD, Neb., May 1.-(Special)-Tha
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Truin of
Milford fell out Of the family automobile
and the back wheel of the machine ran
over his chest, breaking several ribs and
injuring his lungs.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Milford Paper Changes Hands.

MILFORD, Neb., May 1-(special.)-The
Milford Nebraskan has been sold to Will
liam II. ketcham of Crawford, Neb., and
L. o. Howard published his last issue
yesterday. Mr., Ketcham has published the
Crawford Tribune for the last twenty years.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
PRISON TERM KILLS MOTHER
Boone Woman Dies After Blow
Caused by Sentence OF Son
10 P~enItentiary

BOONE, Ia, May AFTER lying uncon-
scious several days after learning Of the
sentence OF her son William to the peniten-
tiary, Mrs, Mary Mcdonald. aged As. passed
away Of softening Of the brain.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

depot and serious trouble threatened for a
time. Sheriff Dryer was summoned from
Pierce and succeeded in quoting the dis
turbance.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

dist church in this city Sunday morning
and will be in charge of the odd Fellows,
Of which he was a member.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Frost at Geneva.

GENEVA, Neb., May l-(Special.)-Las
night there was a frost, getting down to
20 degrees.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

ture dropped to q degrees above zero here
today, A snow storm ragged for a time
during the night. 1t Is believed fruit buds
were not advanced far enough to be in
jured.
Low Record for May.
SIOUX CITY, la, May L-Freezins
weather prevailed in this section last night
and temperature dropped 10 % degrees in
Sioux City. the coolest for May since the
establishment Of the weather bureau.
DIES MONIES, H., May 1.-The LIST of
May was ushered in with a snow storm in
Iowa and as the coolest day for May since
the weather bureau was established here
forty years ago. At O'Clock the tempers-
ture fell TO 5 degrees below freezing and
predictions are made that Il will remsin
at that point for another twonty-four hours,
Little damage has been done 10 the fruit
and crops owing TO, the bsckwardness of
budding and seeding. Lisht falls of snow
are reported from all parts Of the state.
SIN Cold In southwest.
KANSAS CRY. May Freezing
weather, with the temperature in western
Kansas going as low as ~ degrees above
zero. stin prevailed In The southwest today,
according TO the local observer. II COW
cred most Of Missouri, an OF Kansas. the
greater portion Of Oklahoma and extended
INTO the Texas panhandle. Growers in the
,icinity Of Wichita. Kan, report much
'ruit. both Of the large and small varieties.
killed. on many Kansas fruit farms ice
three-qusrters OF an inch thick formed.
GRAND JUNCTION. Colo, May 1.-Two
hundred ~thousand snudge pots nave prob
ably saved from destruction the fruit crop
Of the Grand valley. estimated this year
10 be worth 100000. Practically every
ahls-bodied man and scores Of women and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

children in the fruit district remained up
all night to replenish the fires.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
TAI May l.-Official record Of tenn
p%erature and precipitation. compared with
The corresponding cay OF the last three
years: 1893. 1905. 1907. 1906
Maximum temperature. AZ 81 81 n
Minimum temperature. 70 IS 81 SO
Mean temperature. ........ SO 80 A. 60
Precipitation ............... 90 T 90 40
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March 1,
and compared with the last two years:
Normal temperature. ................. 81
Deficiency for the n
Total deficiency since March 1...........1 Ss
Normal precipitation ............. 10 inch
Deficiency for the day............ 10 inch
Total precipitation since March IL IS inches
Deficiency since March 1..........2.5S inches
Deficiency for cor. period in 1905 .. s. inches
Deficiency for cor. period In 1901 3. l6 inches
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
DEATH RECORD.
Colonel Henry Fry.

YORK, Neb., May 1-tspecialD-The body
OF Colonel Henry Fry was laid away for
final rest, followed by a large number of
the leading men and pioneers OF York.
Colonel Fly for thirty-two years had made
his home in York and was liked and loved
by all. He was one OF the pioneer horse
men in the state and VAS among the first
importers of the best class of horses to
Nebraska, and TO him a great amount Of
credit is given for the great Improvement
In Nebraska horses. For years Colonel
Fry was one of the few who pushed for
ward the interests OF the Nebraska State
fair, and as a horseman vas honored and
respected by all and known all over the
state. In his declining years Colonel Fry
suffered financial reverses and owing TO
age and infirmities was unable TO recoup
his shattered fortune. His many friends
here considered il a privilege to provide
for him "a home.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
MASSACRE Is
LAID TO SULTAN

Continued from First Pase.)
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
}. A. kmpatrIck.

GRISwOLD, Ia, May L-(SpeciaL)-At
his home in this city last night occurred
the death of j, a. Fitzpatrick from a com
plication Of diseases. Mr., Fitzpatrick was
one OF the old settlers Of this part OF the
state, having moved 10 Cass county from
Wisconsin at an early day. and was con
sidered wealthy. He was a son-in-law OF
the late Thomas r. Westrope az Harlan.
who was known all over the west as the
greatest shorthorn eattleman of his time.
The funeral will he held from the Metho-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

36-inch white Curtain Swisses in dots and fig
ures, at, Zoe per yard.
40-inch Embroidered White Curtain Swiss in figures anc
stripes, at, 15c per yard.
New Curtain Nets, 42-inches wide, in ecru filet, at, 26
per yard.
45-inch wide colored Net in brown and green for over
Grapes, at, 45c per yard.
New Curtain Madras, New Standings of brown in rich de
signs, at, 60c per yard.
Imported white Curtain Swisses in all over embroidered
designs, 36inches wide, at, 40c per yard.
Printed Etamine for Curtains, 40-inches wide, 40 differ
ent designs to select from, at, 25c per yard.
36-inch White Curtain Swisses, regular 1Oc and 1212c
grades, Monday, at, per yard sc.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

There are more models ready
now than ever before. There are
special points OF excellence about
these man-tailoTed skirts-better
workmanship-more careful finish
and exclusive style. Choose any
material in color or black and we
will make IL to your special meas
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06

clerk. The nomination was seconded by
George c. Wing, Jr., of Auburn. w. B,
Hall of Caribou nominated William r.
KoiX of Limestone for the same posi-
ton and George B. Tibbetts of Orrlng-
ton seconded the nomination
Before the ballotting commenced Ed
gar r. Rounds of Portland moved that
the vote be taken by counties and each
mans name be called as ne came for
ward to vote. Mr.. Rounds motion was
lost by decisive majority and the bal
lots were received by members Of the
committee passing down the aisles with
ballot boxes. The result OF the ballot
ting was as follows:
Whole number of votes, 81
Necessary for a choice. 40
WilhGm r. Roix had "a
Harry X. Coolidge had q
John r. Trmble of Machias nomi-
pated Fred II. Hoar of Machias for
messenger and the nomination was Sec
onded by w. Fred Spear of South
Portland Lewis A .Burleigh of Angus
to nominated Patrick Hayes Of Chel-
sea- for the same position and this NOM
iration was seconded by C. w. Perry Of
Fort Fairfield The result Of the ballot
was as follows:
Whole number of votes, Sc
Necessary for a choice, 40
Patrick Hayes had so
+. II. Hoar had &c
For first assistant messenger Will
liam J. Smith of Gardiner was nomi-
mated by reclamation.
For second assistant messenger there
We're two nominations. Clyde b. Scrib-
Continued on Page Eighty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06
Charged Against Enforce
ment Deputy Hodges
Who Pounds Allie Brown
With His Revolver
During Search Of the Latter's Shop
In Lewiston for Liquor.

Lewiston, Me, Jan. 5.-AleXander
Bryant, otherwise known as Allie
Brown. local ex-pugilist and alleged
liquor dealer, was shot but not serious
Ash street was being searched by
Henry A. Hodges of North NasSal-
bCro an Enforcement deputy. Deputy
Hodges later was charged with firing
the shot and was detained at the police
station on the charge of assault and
battery.
BRYANT has but recently re-opened
his place of business. SuspectIng that
liquors were being sold there Deputy
Hodges this morning maze an uneX-
pcctcd call and seized 4 bottle said to
contain liquor.
According to the Enforcement dep
uty Brown tried to recover the bottle
and a mixup resulted. The deputy did
,ot Ihaye his club and so drew his re-
yolver for protection. In the excite
ment. he said it was discharged and
the bullet hit ore side of Browns
lead. falling to the floor, where it la
ter was recovered. Only 4 slight fcSh
wound was inflicted.
When Deputy Hodges was arraigncd
in the municipal court he was formal
" charged with assault with intent to
Kill, it being the opinion of the author-
ties that the more severe charge was
necessary He pleaded not guilty ana
the case was continued until Thursday.
bail being fixed at $500.
Since the shooting the officers have
learned that the injuries on Browns
head were not caused by the bullet
from the revolver but that they We're
inflicted by the deputy using ms re-
volver as a club. one bullet being dis
charged into the floor while the pio"s
were being delivered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-06

mitten of seven to receive, sort and
count ballots: ID. NJ Libby of Amity;
Albert T. Nickerson, :Swanville: A. II.
Burse. Pittsfield; c. f. Clark. Hollis;
w. w. MERCER, Princeton; s. r. Allen,
Richmond; o. l.. Stanley, Portland.
John A Peters of Ellsworth present.
ed the name, of George G. Weeks of
Fairfield as Speaker. He alluded to the
generosity of the gentleman from Var
mouth in withdrawing and leaving q,
clean fcla for Mr. Weeks He stated
that - weeks was thoroughly quail
ied Tor Speaker by his long term of
service in the House and Senate and
said that he possessed the ideal equip
ments for that Office. The only objection
to his choice for that position was that
the House would be deprived of his
valuable services on the floor. The
nomination was seconded by e. L..
Russell of Gardiner. Temporary Chair
man Davies remarked at the close OF
MIR. Peters speech that if any one
wished to know how many friends Mr.
Weeks had it was only necessary to en-
ter contest for office with him. Ralph
]. Morse of Belfast seconded the nomi-
nation. which was made by acclama-
ton.
Freeman NJ Grant of Freeport pre-
scented the name Of Il. NJ Thompson for
clerk and moved his nomination by ac-
clamation. The nomination was sec
ondel by Ralph |. Morse of Belfast and
Mr.. Thompson was declared nominated
by reclamation.
A. II. Burse of Plttsfield placed in
nomination the name of Harry r.
Coolidge of Pittsfield for assstan: