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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-14
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OMAHA July -. HuA
uaiug were general WITHIN ms ASH TWEEN
r--- fll1rY hours in the lower Mississippi ana
Ohio valleys. t1a axe raEtun ATlu tfruuHl-
out the eastern aud southern sxazea. ana
continue this Morning n the middle hissle-
sipui and lower Ohio valleys. me HAlnA
were heavy In the AXE nsEtuu ann 1nio
sailev ANA tails excaefiiuN an men 9o-
CURED az a number az points IN Ohios m
diana ana KentucNv- SHOWERS we're scAt-
tered over tl1a southwest amt r1rumEilahN
the mountain district. since the last rsp0T1-
Tbs rains over the eastern pOrfinn q M
-uunrr~ caused slight Jul general AoV
IN te1npsrlrurs throughout rnat portion.
and uuuier weather prevails TINS nuIIllls
avar--x-1ers east OF the Mississippi uNst-
Temueralrrr@s ara rising again N lna upl'-i
Mlss8ssfuui and Missouri valleys ana
tlzrouEunur tus west. and the 1litionh y
Tor warmer in this vicinity tuniEnt. Win
continued fair tonight and THURSDAY.
Hssouri OF rgsnnperarure and urac1pitiitiun
as ,rurnnarnsf with the iaEt three vaarz.
faIe La Mss 2a7.
Minimum -eEupsEzltI1r8 ~ - ~
Ereffi Uitaflon -----s-.-----as. - y. " -
Normal temperature Tor TO-DAY. u aHs4 t-1s-
Deficiency IN precipitation since Aiifca 4
IL - inches
ENGasa 1urrasDanniHg psEtnn "A -. v-@s
inches.
Excess corresponding psrs0d IN 1855 s-7s
inches.
L A. WELSH. Local F1recaszeT-
Z wur..rS ua.wsxss1 mfrTIRflm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-14

Caru and Wh-Hr Rs9sssn BaAassfan-
For Omaha Eah.. tor the t7yel1rz- lonr
hours ending at 8 a n. Tin m1r1aiAn ESila.
Wednesday,. Iulr ~ w1Qi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-14
Killing Cattle Slow, with kesders
Active and Steady.
HOGS LOW AND FULLY TEN LOWER
u--~sur- of sheep EIB-raG. but onnt-
ftv Nar Very 6sod and rraste
Continues VERY slew sad
Uubmrer@sttEtE.

The following table SHOWS the rscrtcan ol
cztrfs. nuEs and sheep az south OMAHA .uI
the year % dace euTnparHa with AAsA He-A-
IQlQ ulA An1 A~-
Cattle .. leTlg F77.ss7 ra6ie -,
HuEs ...........L169 - L4ea-SEI -. -4-'~t
Sheep ......... rs 80 6al.ss A-a1 ------'
The fnRszriuE table shows me aVeTaAse
prices OF hogs at 3uurd OmHnn nnE us -
several days. with comparisons
Dates islO. INA IISas. .l.7- ISOs lls's. llSoa.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
FINDS WIFE DEAD
In GAS-FILLED ROOM
Mrs. Jane E. Hewlett Victim
of Supposed Accident.

Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Hewlett. sixty
seven years old. lifelong resident Of the
District, was asphyxiated in her home at
1913 Wanach street northwest about 4:S0
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Her body was discovered by her hus-
band. John II. Hewlett. when he detected
the odor OF gas and made an investiga-
ton. 4 physician was called, but could
not restore the aged woman to conscious
ness.
Coroner hewitt made an investigation
and decided the death of Mrs Hewlett
was accidental The coroner delayed the
issuance of a death certificate until he
can make a more complete investigation
Of the circumstances.
Mrs. Hewlett ate dinner with her hus-
bard about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
After the meal she complained Of feeling
ill., Hewlett suggested that she go TO
her room and rest. Mrs. Hewlett went
10 her room on the second floor. She
closed the door, and it is thought she ac-
cidentaHy turned on the gas.
More than two hours elapsed before
the husband made the discovery. The
woman was the mother OF Detective Ser
geant Robert Hewlett.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
DR.. ]. 7. HOWARD
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
Was Born in Washington
Seyenty-eight Years Ago.

DR. Joseph T. Howard. one Of the oldest
physicians Of Washington. died suddenly
last night at 1870 o'clock at his residence,
1926 Ninth street northwest.
Dr. Howard was seventy-eight years old
and had lived here since his birth, July
Z. 1892
He was well known in medical circles,
being a member Of the Medical Society
and Medical Association OF the District.
He was also a member Of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association, being the cor
responding secretary Of the association
at the time of his death.
Interment will take place Tuesday IN
Glenwood Cemetery. but arrangements
for the funeral services have not yet been
made.
DIR. Howard leaves a wife. Mrs. Anna
NJ. Howard. and two sons. Dr. Joseph
p. Z. Howard and Dr. A. l. Howard,
both Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
SALOONISTS 60 TO CHURCH.
Mayor shank Pleased with Success
of His Reform.

Indianapolis, Jan. 30.-The saloonkeepers
who were sentenced by Mayor Shank to
attend church to-day because they had
violated the law last Sunday by keeping
their saloons open paid the full penalties
Of their wrong, and tomorrow they may
reopen their bars and do business at the
old stands. Marion Cummins. though,
must first bring a letter to the mayor
written by the minister whose sermon
he heard. and 1t must state that the
guilty saloonkeeper was at the service.
Jerry Stenfeld, Joseph KlemenO, and
Joseph Kreber, who were placed In charge
Of Rev. John Smolley, Of Holy Trinity
Church, learned to-day when Sunday
comes that the day is a day OF rest. The
minister explained to them very care
fully that they must obey the mayor, and
that the saloons must not be opened un-
Ill Monday morning.
The three men to-day were seated in
the church when the services began and
remained until they were concluded.
Marion Cummins created a sensation
when he entered the Columbia Avenue
Methodist Church with his wife. Mrs.
Cummins is a regular attendant. but the
audience smiled as her husband accom-
panied her.
Cummins called at the pastors house
this afternoon and received the letter to
the mayor
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
DR.. ALLISON CALLED.
Pastor of Gunton-Temple Church
Considering Tennessee Offer.

Rev. Dr. John Lee Allison, pastor OF
the Gunton-TempIe Memorial Presbyte-
rian Church. has under consideration a
call from the First Presbyterian Church
Of johnson City. Tenn. He stated last
night he probably would announce his
decision in a few days.
Or. Allison is native OF Virginia and
has been in the ministry eighteen years.
He has been pastor Of the church here
for five years. and his last charge be-
fore coming to Washington was the old
Westminster Presbyterian Church. in
Baltimore, in the graveyard Of which
Edgar Allan Poe Is buried.
DR.. Allison said he would be sorry 10
leave the Capital. but there are reasons
which may induce him to accept the
call
The former pastor of the Johnson City
church was Rev. 4. F. Brown, who re-
Gently went TO Kansas City. Mo
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
ISSUE WARRANT FOR
ARREST OF BROKER
Customer Makes Complaint
Against Griffin HalStead.
READY TO ANSWER CHARGE
Attorney Notifies District Officers
That Client VIII Be in Court To-
Accused Broker from City Leads to
Report That He Evaded Arrest.

a warrant for the arrest CT Griffin Hal
stead, the Washington broker who recent
ly failed. was issued yesterday on com
plant Of one OF his customers who lost
money in a stock transaction.
Mr.. Halstead was out Of the city and
the warrant could not be served, but his
attorney. H Preston Galley. notified the
district attorneys Office that his client
would be in court this morning with
bondsmen and prepared 10 respond 10 any
charge.
Brokers Affairs Complicated.
Mr. Halsteads affairs. which are COM
plicated. are in the hands Of his attorney
for adjustment Mr.. Galley stated last
night that he was unacquainted with the
particular transaction that formed the
basis for the issuance of the warrant,
and could not, therefore. make any state
ment concerning II.
The absence Of the accused broker
from the city led 10 a report that he
was eyading arrest. but this was pro-
nounced absolutely groundIess by his
friends. who save positive assurance that
he would voluntarily appear in court
They also expressed the utmost faith
that. though financially embarrassed, he
would have no difficulty in disproving any
charge OF wrong-dOing.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
BRIBE CHARGE MADE PUBLIC.
State Senator COnger Says He Saw
AIIds Accept 81 600.

Albany. y. Y. Jan. 2o-State Senator
Jotham P Aids, Of Norwich, the presi-
dent pro TEN. Of the State senate and
Republican leader Of that branch Of the
legislature. received a bribe of 81 900 while
a member Of the assembly on April %.
1901. for not pressing TO passage certain
legislation.
This is the charge made public to-
night by Senator Ben Conger, also d
Republican, who represents the district
controlled by Representatives in Congress
J. Sloat Fassett and John ". Dwight
the authors of the famous "John-and-T'
telegram to Owen Cassidy. Senator Con-
ger's predecessor, while the race track
fight was on in the legislature
Senator Conger declares senator Aids
received and accepted 5000 in Senator
Conger's presence in the capitol building
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
REFUSE ALL FOOD.
Twenty-Five Bulgarians Also Decline
to Be Deported.

Galveston. Tex, Jan. 90.-Twenty-two
Bulgarians. recently dlsarmed after
threatening to cut their throats rather
than be sent back TO their native coun-
try have taken a vow to starve to death.
For three days they have refused TO eat.
Twenty-four Bulgarians arrived at this
port on the North German Lloyd steam
ship Koeln on December 19, and were re-
fused admission upon the ground that
they were likely to become public charges.
Since then two Of them have escaped.
The aliens appealed TO the Immigration
Department. but the board Of inquiry was
sustained IN its ruling.
Ten days ago. just before the steamship
Chemnitz sailed for Bremen, an effort
was made 10 embark the Bulgarians. but
the aliens swore they would cut their
own throats before they would be taken
aboard the vessel While the a. 4niyra-
ton agents were parleying with the men
the ship sailed,
The Bulsarians were then disarmed
and the guards doubled, pending the
arrival of another vessel due here in ten
days
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
STRANGE SLEEP MYSTIFIES.
Wealthy Cotton Merchant Cannot
BE Aroused from Stupor.

Toledo. Jan. 3D-PhysiCiaus and detec-
tives are mystifed over the peculiar CON
dition in which J. F. Smithwick. a
wealthy cotton merchant Of South Creek.
y. C. has remained for two weeks al
the Star Hotel here.
During his strange sleep. which began
sixteen days ago. Smithw!ck has not
spoken more than dozen words. and al
all tines seems 10 he unconscious
II was supposed when Smithwick was
found unconscious In his room that he
was the victim Of gas small gas jet
over his bed was found partially turned
on. Physicians considered il remarkable
that the victim was not dead. considering
the length Of time he remained in the
room with the escaping gas.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
SEAMEN UNDER QUARANTINE.
Discovery of Case of Scarlet Fever
In Naval Trimming Station.

Newport. R. l.. Jan. 30.-The discovery
of a case Of scarlet fever among the
apprentice seamen under instruction at
the yeonfan's school of the naval train
ing station here to-day. caused Com
mander p. w. Hourigan. L. S. n. TO
take prompt action TO prevent "a possible
spread. The station has been quarantined
and Victor J. Sheridan. the fever victim
has been placed in the isolated ward Of
the Naval Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
SUES PASTOR FOR DAMAGES,
Chicago Woman Declares She Never
Made Confession.

Chicago, Jan. 3o-The suit for damages
brought by Mrs. Mary 4. Lavender
against Rev. Or. Edw. B. Crawford. pas
tor of the Woodlawn VI. T. Church in
which she seeks 10 collect S5O.0O0 for the
alleged defamation Of character. will be
called for trial before Judge Mangan in
the Circuit Court tomorrow It is the
outgrowth of a church trial q year ago.
when the preacher claimed Mrs. Laven-
der had made a confession TO him in
which she admitted that her relations
with a member of the church had not
been proper. She denies she made the
confession.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
INSURED FOR A MILLION.
Head of Pittsburg Buffalo Company
Makes Firm Beneficiary.

New York Jan. 9o.-John H. Jones. of
Pittsburg. head Of the Pittsburg- Buffalo
Company, has been insured in the EQui-
table for s1O0O,00O, payable to the Pitts
burg Buffalo Company, George W. Van
derbilt is the only other person now
known TO carry so much in one policy.
The late Frank II. Peavey, of Minneapolis,
carried a 100000 policy
The Pittsburg- Buffalo Company has in
sured the lives Of all its officers, and is
now paying 10 the Equitable Life more
than S50,CoO a year In premiums.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
CHILD-WIFE SEEKS ALIMONY.
Seventeen-year-OI Wants Divorce
from OctOgenarian.

Des MOines, Iowa. Jan. 30.-Edna May
Hayworth, the seventeen-year-old wife
of Calvin Hayworth, eighty years old,
and worth s2JO.OOO. to-day filed a petition
for divorce.
She was married year ago. and alleges
that he failed TO provide her with food
and clothing sufficient for her to move in
the station to which she considered her
self entitled making her an invalid. One
reconciliation was affected, she says,
but alleges that afterward he again forced
her to live under unclean conditions until
her whole system revolted. She demands
alimony Of 100000
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31

Great 0utpOuring of People
at Chattanooga, Tenn.
TEARS DIM EYES OF THRONG
sheriff and Deputies Who Served
Three Months Sentence I'm the Dis
ton on Return-"Dixie" Is Fol
lowed by Home, sweet Home"

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 3o.-With
hearts overlooking, 10o)0 citizens of this
city this evening gave to Capt. Joseph
T. Shipp a remarkable reception. It was
the homecoming of Capt Shipp. who
has just completed a three months SEN
tence fin prison in Washington for con
tempt Of the Supreme Court of the United
States in connection with the lynching
of the negro Ed. Johnson. who was
hanged by a mob in this city March l9,
1906
As the train pulled into the terminal
station, bands began the tune Of Dixie"
The crowd went Wild with enthusiasm,
and the music was drowned by the shouts
and cheers of the throng.
Alighting from the train, Capt Shipp
was greeted by his wife. Capt. Shipp
made his way through the crowd, his
white head barred, bowling first to one
side, then to the other, and entered a
carriage. As Capt. Shipp and his party
approached the gates of his home the
band played Home, Sweet Home and
the cheering crowd almost instantly
broke into tears,
Shipp Makes Statement.
Later Capt. Shipp made this state
ment:
Il am heartily sorry that vas over
come on the arrival that 1 could not
thank my thousands Of friends for the
remarkable and unique reception they
rendered me, but you know my wife met
me there, and that made a difference.
81 knew that my friends would greet
me- but / was nprepared for such a Gel
ebration. Certainly this great outpouring
was not for me alone. I am only COM
mon man among you. There must have
been some ruling reason for this wonder
ful greeting of which l feel my un-
WoTthinesS.
4 have made no plans for the future
I shall go on my way as in the past and
trust TO my ability to maintain the re-
spect and love of my fellowtownsmen
which has been so generously displayed
here tonight"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
ATTACKED BY NEGROES.
Man Beaten and Wife Tied to Bed
While House Is Ransacked.

Philadelphia, Jan 3o.-In their home in
Bushtown, " J., Frank Kleissch and his
wife AIilyso were attacked by three ne
groes Friday night and Kleissch beaten
so badly that he nearly died. They bound
Mrs Kleissch to a bed. Ransacking
drawers, they found $3.50 and left.
An hour later Kleissch regained con-
sciousness and liberated his wife.
Police traced footsteps in the snow to a
negro dwelling some distance away.
Three Of the inmates were arrested
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages.
New Yorker Slain by Burglar.
Neighbors Call Girl Bewitched-
Mrs. Jane Z. Hewlett AsphyXiated.
Warrant for Griffin Halstead-
Paris Celebrates It's Good Fortune.
2-Beef Barons Under Fire.
New Organ at ST. Thomas.
Stree Trade Is Predicted.
Boy Held in Peonage.
$-EditOrial.
5-Miss Taft Home on a Visit.
DR.. Smythe to Young Men.
6-News Of the Sporting World.
feminine Notes and Events.
Shelters on Current Topics.
l0-Rev. DR.. Carter Resigns.
Patron Feast Celebrated.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
Traipmen VIII Not Strike.

Baltimore, Jan. 3O-The possibility of a
strike Of the conductors and trainmen Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad system
in connection with their fight for In
10 be considered at all Grand Master
Garretson is in conference with the local
officers Of the Baltimore and Ohio en-
ployes.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31

The Russian Fur Co. of St. Petersburg.
willssell az Sloan's Galleries, 1907 G st,
their entire stock Of high-class furs, COM
mencing tomorrow at 3 p. m, and con-
tinuing Wednesday, Thursday, and Fri
day with sessions at IL and o'clock each
day On view to-day and up 70 hour OF
sale tomorrow. All goods guaranteed
moth proof
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
AULD TRIAL TODAY.
PaymaSter I'm Navy Expects Prompt
Acquittal at Boston.

Boston, Jan. So-To-morrow morning at
the navy yard will begin the sessions
of the court-martial which is TO hear the
evidence in the charges against Paymas-
ter George p. Aud, L. &. y, formerly
Of the receiving ship Wabash. and
Passed Assistant Surgeon a. II. Robnet,
formerly attached to the Naval Hospital
at Chelsea, in connection with the alleged
assault and insult to Dr. Edward 5.
Cowles, of this city, a cousin Of Rear
Admiral William S COwleS T. s. y. Te-
tired. at a hop at the navy yard armory,
on December II.
The case is termed by the naval author
tiles as rather a tempest in a teapot"
and il is predicted at the navy yard that
the hearing in the Aud case will be con-
Cluded probably tomorrow, and that the
Robnet case will take less time,
If a verdict of acquittal for Paymaster
Auld IS given by the court, the case Of
DR. Robnet will not be tried at all, it is
said
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
BrOiler ParlOr Car Service
Daylight Train to PIttsburr.

Pullman Broiler, Drawing-roOm. Smox-
jng-room, Parlor Car service has been ae-
tablished between Washington and Pitts
burg on Trains 55-l5. leaving Washington.
Union station, S:l0 a. m, arriving Pitts
burg 6:25 p. m.
The Broiler service includes steaks.
chops, potatoes, &C., which will be served
20 patrons at eny time desired en- route.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
Tom johnson Better.

New York. Jan. 3O.-Former Mayor Tom
L. Johnson, Of Cleveland, who is resting
at the Hotel Prince George. is gaining
strength daily. IT was said at the hotel
tonight. Reports that he is Ill with
clrrhosis of the liver again were denied.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
BEVERIDGE IN CONTROL.
No Opposition to Indiana senator
Develops at Primaries.

indianapolis. Jan. 30-Complete reports
from the primaries held yesterday and
last night throughout the State. to select
delegates to the Republican district con-
vention. show that there was no op-
position IN any quarter to United States
Senator Beveridge. and he will control
the new state central committee, the
members Of which will be chosen on
Tuesday. to a man.
Henry W. Bennett, Of this city, is
generally regarded as the man who will
be chosen state chairman.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
SLAIN BY BURGLAR
HEPR0BABLY LYKNEW
Moses GOttman, Shirt-waiSt
Maker Has Fears Realized.
SONS WOUND rs SERIOUS
Intruder May Have Been Striker
from the Mandatory.

Both Men Slept in Rooms Near the
Kitchen, Which Leads Widow to
Believe They Had Warning of Con-
tempIated Burglary - Father Shot
Through Abdomen and Son In the
Arm and Side-CuIprit Escapes.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
GET GEMS WORTH $4,000.
Newark Burglars Overlook $4,000

Pearl Necklace I'm Getaway.
New York. Jan. ga report was made
at police headquarters in Newark to-day
that thieves entered the home OF Charles
A. Feick. a lawyer Of SO5 High street.
and stole diamonds and jewelry to the
value Of nearly go,O00-
The vaIuables We're taken from the bed
room on the second floor some time Sat
urday night while members Of the family
were playing cards on the floor below.
In endeavoring to make a quick getaway.
the intruders overlooked $1,000 pearl
necklace belonging 10 Mrs. Feick.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
New Grecinn NIinistrx-

Athens, Jan. 3o.-The King will appoint
NJ. Dragoumis to form an extra parlia-
mentary government, and the military
league will voluntarily dissolve.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland = Partly cloudy
to-day; tomorrow, fair; mod
crate westerly winds.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
PARIS CELEBRATES
RETREAT OF RIVER
City Has Appearance of JOY
Gus National Holiday.
WEATHER is BRILLIANT
Scores Of Thousands Swarm to
the Quay Sides.

should ThRw Come Suddenly in the
BeRune Highlands, Water May
Again Rise-Gravtty of Situation
Net Relieved and Misery Of the
Refugees in General Is not Mitt-
gated-Repairs May Take q Year.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31

The Fastest Train 10 st. Louis
Leaves Washington via Pennsylvania R.
r. ZOO p. m. daily; arr. ST. Louis 5:25 D.
n. No extra fare from Washington. See
B. NJ. NewboId, D. P. A., 18th and G SITS.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31
EdOuaFd Rod Dead.
Fur sale at sloan's.

Paris, Jan 3O.-EdoUard Rod. the cele-
brated French novelist. is dead.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31

Special Values in Palms and Ferns
at Blackistones. nth & II. Be on hand
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31

Collectors Sale of Pawn Tickets
at Weschlets, $40 Pa. ave. NV, February
2 II a. N.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-31

Collectors Sale OF Pawn Tickets
at Weschier's, $50 Pa. ave. NV, February
2 u a. N.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1910-09-17
missed and writ Of proeedendo or

missed and writ Of procedendo or
dered.
A compromise was effected in
case of M. E. Farnham VS.. Illinois
Central Railroad Co. and judgment
for plaintiff was entered for $500.
In the case of State VS.. Lewis
Wicker. colored. charged with the
murder of 81 Sanders in the western
portion Of the county, sometime
last year, the evidence was con-
fiicting. and the jury brought il a
verdict Of guilty of manslaughter.
The sentence is twenty years in the
State penitentiary.
The court yesterday morning
began the trial of the case of State
VS.. Henry Smith. charged with
assault and battery with intent to
kill and murder Mr.. r. E. Norton.
The jury is being selected as this
report goes in and from the num-
bergof witnesses called it would ap-
pear that the court will do well to
conclude by Saturday night. Both
the families of the defendant and
of the prosecutor. Mr.. Norton. are
among the most prominent in the
Western portion of the county, and
much interest is be ng taken by
the public in the trial.