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Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
FIGHT PROMISED IN OHIO
Convention Meets at Night with Stu
alton Up in Air,
GARFIELD OPENLY FOR OFFICE
PrOgressives Declare He VIII shape
Platform and BE Nominated
Opponents Have Not
Picked Candidate.

COLUMBUS. o., July 2S.-The Ohio re-
publican convention opened here today with
the situation as to governorship worse con-
founded II possible than 1t has been at any
time since the preeconvention campaign
began.
In addition James g., Garfield and his
followiug promise a h ~ conflict ssrNr the
platform. VIZ
Briefly sta ted the conditions are about
as follows
George B. Cox of Cincinnati, claim the
nomination Of judge, Brown of Dayton.
James r. Garfield is now avowedly q
candidate, but is surrounded by large
body of ''progressives' delegates and
others, who declare he will win on the
platform fight, and be subsequently nomi-
mated for governor.
Senator T. E. Burton with the leaders
who have conferred with him describes the
field as composed of Warren G. Harding
former lieutenant governor, and Carm
Thompson, secretary of state.
The senator has not mentioned a posi-
bility of the nomination of Judge Brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27

tempting to lick the hand OF those who
petted him. AS soon as the room grew
quiet and the mill Of justice began TO grind
and vibrate its gloomy sound through the
court, he stopped where he could see the
bench. and, with a strange expression.
watched the prisoners one by one go before
the Judge. His instinct seemed to tell him
1t was not time to make merry, and he
gazsd into his masters face as II he could
there find the explanation for 1t all.
As he heard his masters name read, he
pricked up his ears and, with an air Of de-
termination. went with him before the
Judge. The complaint was read, charging
him with biting Jack O'Neill OF 1902 South
Twelfth street. as the boy rode down Cum
ing street on his bicycle Saturday after
noon. Then came the one sentence the law
provides for a dog
As he went out with an officer and his
master, one man remarked: It's a hard
lot; the only sentence a dog can get for
a misdemeanor is death suppose that's
because he isn't a taxpayer"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
SENATOR BROWNS ADDRESS
Republican State Convention Begins
Work at 1925.
KEYNOTE OF THE CAMPAIGN
Party Has Record in state ana Ma
Ior for wise and Progressive
LegisIatiOn-Al Promises
Are Kept.
KEYNOTE OF THE CAMPAIG,

LINCOLN. July 26-It was 12;2S O'CLOCK
v,hen Acting state Chairman Learheo
called the convention to order ana h'io-
ducad Rev. ]. H. Presson Of Omaha VINO
.staraa nrayer After the reading OF the
1se,TasI cali for the convehuon United
Sta,.s SENATOR Norris Brown was intro
a,,csd as teinnernxy chairman. He an
mart as follows: .A,. b.
~ thank the committee iof ,'n'i: or:
crank YOU for this greeting. IL 10 a-""Ss =
an honor to preside over coiiVeneOA A.,
ran,,hlicans. BY republicans l mean ''-e
~ who still believe in the ooo'i
NSoIktniey, Roosevelt Tart anu
shs,don. While L congratulate "Sso,
nros,dinp over this convention my
-, .vmnathy and commiserauoh 10
:, the gentleman who presides touSy ~
~ convention at Grand lsiahu' -
.o,,,s,rg TO note that the flsht III -lN
Is,and anpears to be over the pi"tioi
,,.t a. tf It makes any difference Wha'
savoocratic platform says. leeei'
80. rational platform that pleuseu 'ne
.a,.,, 10 free lumber, put' true " NC,
.,r,o honored custom and habit theS No'eu
aoo,nat free lumber. They PROMISES
go, savings bank. They kept lhei,
t.o,,,,sa in the senate by casuns o. ou'
:, % votes in that body against IT,
| -,,.ad the people free coal; they voted
d,tv on coal. They promised tree
-, oro. they voted no on the propo
",t,or They waste their time wnen theS
80. think of q platform. 1t Is neither
80, roes ornamental. The people wh'
80 4, read fiction; the men who make
to-,,et II. and the men who are elected OF
a. are expected to repudiate IT, Inc rul'
q difterent with us. The people eApeo
sonethinE from republicans.
"Fourteen years ago, when Mchln'e'
chosen president on the pledge tina
,,,o,,ld pass a tariff law with protec
-. a. American industries in 1t he KEEP
.ha pledge and the country prospereo
ritz Years later, when Roosevelt succeed
"A IN the presidency. and in 1884, whel
eIaotAa 10 that office by the people, h
,roasnised to carry out the Mckinley poll
o,.s and retain the protective features o
McISinley's tariff act; he. too, kept tn
nIaaqa and the country continued to pros
per. When four years later, In 1905 VIII
liam Taft was chosen president on tn
n,.dga 70 revise the tariff law, but to re
tain its protective principles, he likewis
Lapt the faith and the country sull pros
, pers.
Record In state and Nation.
'sVhat a record, republicans, our part
has in state and In nation for wise an
progressive legislation Recall for a me
ment the laws Of Nebraska passed unds
: the leadership and inspiration OF Geore
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
The wants
Turn to them

If you want a servant they will
bring one to your door.
If you want a position they will
find one for you.
If you have something to sell
they will sell 1t for you.
II you have lost something they
will find 1t for you.
If you have found something they
will be the first to tell you who
lost 1t.
If you can't come down
town to the office, call Tyler
1000. A cheerful staff will
write the ad for you and see
that it gets proper classifi-
cation.
Everybody
Reads
Bee Want Ads.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
Severe Declines
in Stock Market
Drop of from Two to Eight Points is
Due to Forced Liquida.
ton.

NEW YORK. July ga process of forced
liquidation was responsible for some very
severe declines in prices in the stock mar
ket today. The effect was most pronounced
in stocks that pay no dividends. st. Louis
Southwestern preferred suffered a loss OF
5, Southern Railway preferred 81. Missouri
Pacific ~. Brooklyn U.hon Gas AZ. Sloss-
Sheffield Steel 4, Central Leather preferred
81, Republic Steel preferred. Westinghouse
Electric, American Hide and Leather pre-
ferred and Interhorough gh- Metropolitan pre-
ferred 3, and many othes to points.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27

10 land a fish large enough to eat. and was
minding his own business when the fish
came his way. There was only one ex-
PLANTATION, according to witnesses. Mr.. Co
penharve, with rare good taste, was ther.
with the red neektie. and the fish happened
TO see him.
A aalf dozen persons are ready to swear
the crsppie made grab at the tie. as its
wearer lay close to the limpid wet on the
stern OF his sail boat, Naturally. Mr.. Co
penharve grabbed back and the fish re-
ceived bad luck instead OF a piece q,
toothsome tie.
The unfortunate crappe proved TO be a
FOUNDER. and, with that fact established
went on its way-reluetantiy-toward tba
frying pan.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
REAL FIGHT IN HONDURAS
Battle at Puerto COrtes, in which
Leaders of Both Sides
Were Killed.

MOBILE, Ala, July 2s--Aocording to
Information brought here on the steamer
Bodo. sympathizers Of General Manuel
Bonillia on Friday morning last, attacked
the barracks OF the Honduras government
at Puerto Cortez. General Meron, the
leader OF the revolunists and the COM
mander Of the barracks, both were killed.
The passengers on the steamer Bodo re-
port that martial law has been declared
az Puerto Cortez
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
Get a Red Necktie and
the Fish Will Come to You

When a hook and line fails, don't trs
try again, but wear a red necktie,
As Push Wilson said in the book, resort
20 tho Fabian policy-and get red neck
tie. Such Is the philosophy of 1. J. Copen-
harve OF South omaha, who was attacked
by vicious crappie while he was inno-
Gently sailing over Lake Manawa Sunday,
Mr. Copenharves experience, ne says.
proved that fish are something like women,
md red neckties are not so mlserably diff
.ereut from a hook What happened before
he terrified gaze Of many spectators In
boats on the CLASSY surface Of Lake
Manawa likewise proved the efficacy OF the
Fabian policy. for this reason: That Mr,
Coponharve had quit fishing several days
past. as never In his life had he been able
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27

lshed to the disaffected district.
4ne insurgents are reported as retreadns
to the hills pursued by troops already In
the province.
The insurrection is said to be Of a serious
character. Last night the government
learned that General Miniet and Colonel
Jane, revolutionary veterans, had taken to
the woods at the head Of about a score Of
followers.
Minet is a man Of influence and 1t was
feared many malcontents would rally
around his standard. The council Of war
was hastily called at the palace. 1t was
determined to rush troops 20 FL Caney,
Early this morning trains carrying LOO
troops, infantry and cavalry, left camp
Columbia under command OF General Mon
teaguedo Of the rural guard.
AS strong military forces are already
stationed in the province of Santiago, the
dispatch Of additional troops indicates that
! the government considers the situation
| grave. Word was received at the capital
| that the troops already at Eel Caney had
| started In pursuit Of the insurgents, who
were said TO be retreating through the hill
country The police Of Santiago have
seized quantity OF arms at the headquar-
| ters of the Veterans club, Of which Colonel
Jane is the president
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
brown Is CHOSEN CHAIRMAN

Regulars In Control of Republican
Convention by Large Margin,
CFrom a Staff Correspondent.)
LINCOLN, July 26.-(Special Telegram. y
Norris Brown was elected permanent chair
man of the republican convention this
afternoon. Mr.. Brown received 65Ok votes
and Congressman Norris got 1854 votes.
The latter made the motion to have the
vote cast unanimously for Brown. He also
made a brief address advocating harmony
in the convention.
The committee on resolutions was named
by Chairman Brown, after which the con-
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Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
SOUTH DAKOTA TROOPS
OFF TO MANEUVERS
Sturgis and Pierre Companies LenV
for EncamDment at Water
town.

STURGIS, S. D.. July .26.-(special Tele-
ram.)-Company x, South Dakota Ma
tional guards left last night for the five
days maneuvers at Watertown. after
which they leave for another five days al
Sparta. wis. They are expected to return
home about August 10.
PIERRE, s. D., July 2e,-(special.) )-Com'
pany Of the state troops left this morn
ing for the state encampment at Water
town and from there go TO Sparta, Wis.
for drill, expecting to be out about three
weeks on their outing.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
Opium Still
in Kansas City
Federal Officers Seize Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars Worth of Drug
and Equal Amount Cash,

KANSAS CITY, July 26.-An opium 'still''
and distributing house was found by reve-
nue. officers in the tea store Of Charles
Kwong Sang at l13 West Sixth street here
today. The officers found $25790 worth of
opium and $4,000 In gold, silver and paper
money packed away in trunks, boxes and
sacks and hidden under mattresses. Kwong
Sang was arrested. The government Off
GERS say they believe the entire southwest
has been obtaining its supply Of opium
from his den.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
AMMUNITION LIGHTER
BURNED AT NEW YORK
supply ship CulgOn Alongside is
Slightly Damaged by Burn
ing Powder.

NEW YORK, July 26.-Intense excitement
prevailed for a time at the Brooklyn navy
yard today. when an ammunition lighter.
which was berthed alongside the supply
ship Culgoa, caught fire and was practically
destroyed, together with its ammunition.
The Culgoa was only slightly damaged The
ammunition. which was in the form of
powder, flashed up and burned, but, being
In unsesled cans, did not explode.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
DIVIDEND OF STEEL COMBINE
BiE Corporation Makes Regular Dis
tribution of Earnings to
Shareholders.

NEW YORK. July 2e-The directors of
the United States Steel Corporation de-
elared the regular quarterly divident of ia
per cent on the common stock for the
quarter ending June &c. the regular divi-
dend OF IN for preferred stock. The total
quarter ending June 80, were $4O'17O,96o
and the net earning were SSs.ssO,765. The
directors report that untitled orders on
June 50, were 4267.7s4 tons
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
Paving Contractor
Killed on Bridge
George L. Wright of Liberty, No., il
Run Down by Burlington Train
Near Kansas City. 3

KANSAS CITY, July 2s-George L.
Wright, a paving contractor OF Liberty,
Mo-, was killed by Burlington train on
the Hannibal bridge over the Missouri river
here today. The bridge, while only wide
enough for the railway tracks, is used
also for vehicles. Mr.. Wright and his wife
started across in a buggy. In the middle
Of the bridge the train struck them. Mrs.
Wright jumped. chung to the railing and
was saved Wright was cut in two.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
DR.. Crippen Not
Under Arrest
London Police Deny Sensational
Stories of Capture of Physician
and Miss Leneve.

LONDON. July 26-Dr. Crippen has not
been arrested and Miss Leneve has not con-
fessed so far as is known by the officials
of Scotland Yard today They absolutely
discredit published stories to the contrary.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
BRYAN LEADS HIS
HOSTS NO LONGER
Democrats of Nebraska Turn Dow
the Peerless Leader in State
Convention.
FIGHT TURNS ON COUNTY OPTION
Hitchcock Introduces Motion that
Shuts Out the Speech.
sHALLENBERGER HAS UNCOVERED
Governor Comes Out Flatly Before
Body on County Option.
DAY SESSION DOES BUT LITTLE
G~mocrRtS at Grand IsIand Make
Smythe Chairman, Choke Off
Bryan and Take Recess
Until s O'Clock.
Hitchcock Introduces Motion that
Shuts Out the Speech.
sHALLENBERGER HAS UNCOVERED
Governor Comes Out Flatly Before
Body on County Option.
DAY SESSION DOES BUT LITTLE

The democratic state convention
adopted q resolution that in effect
prevented william jennings Bryan
from addressing the convention on
county option or any other Issue until
reported from the platform commit
tee. II then adjourned until 3 O'Clock
p. m. Constantine J. smyth Of Omaha
was made temporary ana permanent
chairman Of the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
PRISONER KILLED BY GUARD
william j. Mclaughlin shot While
Trying 10 Escape from Leaven-
worth PrlHOn.

LEAVBNwORTH, Kan. July 26.-Wil-
liam j. Mclaughlin. a military prisoner
here was killed by a prison guard, while
attempting escape today. Chester Arlipg-
ton, another prisoner, who attempted to
escape at the same time was wounded by
guard and now is surrounded in the
river bottoms. His capture is expected
soon. The prisoners rushed through a
stoekade gate as sand wagon entered.
McLaughiin's home is in Miles City, Mont
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
DIRECT LEGISLATION ALSO WINS
Resolution Denouncing "Cannonism"
Goes Through at End.
TAFT Is HEARTILY COMMENDED
Convention Gives the President a
Vote of Confidence.
SENATOR BROWN IS CHAIRMAN
Chosen over Congressman Norris
After Giving OptfOniuts Pledge
TAFT Is HEARTILY COMMENDED
SENATOR BROWN IS CHAIRMAN
Chosen over COnEresuman Norris
After Giving oDtiOniuts Pledge
that Secures Him Their
support.

The republican convention at Lin
Ooln organised by making Senator
Norris Brown permanent chairman,
after he hnd delivered his address as
temporary chairman Congressman
George W. Norris opposed the cleo
tion OF Senator Brown, but was de-
foatsd.
The platform adopted contains q
plank pledging the party 70 county
option, to the initiative and referon-
dunn, and to the establishment of q
state board Of control.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
Cuban Government
Alarmed by the
rowth of Uprising
en- Hundred Troops Are Rushed
TO Disaffected District on
Special Trains.

ma, July 26.-rhe government Is
larmed over the insurrectlon at El
province OF Santiago. Following a
council at the palace troops were
lshed to the disaffected district.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27

Continued on Second Pass.)
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27

CONTINUED on Second Page)
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27

For NebrnsSa--Fair.
For lowa-Showers.
For weather report. see Page 2
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-27
THE OMAHA BEE

goes TO the homcs--is read By the
womsn--sclls goods for advertisers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23
Ellsworth Chautauqua.

Next week is the Chatauqda at ELS
worth and big time is expected as
they have splendid program arranged
Among the speakers is w. ]. Bryan
A bunch of their business men took 700
course tickets at So each and that as
sured the attractions and then these
men are re- selling or giving them away
in their business dealings, and that will
m axe their Chautauqua a grand sue
cess. Now let our Commercial Club
start their Chautauqua meeting for
next year to be held in June before the
others commence, starting Sunday
June 18th with Chautauqua attractions
Sunday and Monday, Farmers meeting
Tuesday and Wednesday. special at
traction to keep the farmers here on
Thursday and then the Chautauqua till
the following Sunday Ellsworth and
Lincoln Park have borrowed and have
put up lot of tents. We could have
lot of them in the Public Park and
with our Commercial Club pulling to-
gether, it could be great and success
full gathering. Let US start it at once
anT pre-. empt that time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23

The many friends Of James Nolan
were glad to see him here this week
looking so well.
State Dairy Commissioner Wilson in
spected our Cream Receiving Stations
here on Friday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. Galbrieth of Illinois
are visiting this week with their son
and family on East Juniata street.
Another circus is coming. This time
its q real hos circus, with animals, and
the tents will occupy q whole block of
ground.
Lots Of new wheat il being hauled
to town. Many are threshing their
wheat before commencing their fall
blowing.
Trustee Bowlby of the East Saline,
accompanied by Bob Craig and some
other friends, were in town last Satur-
day on business.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23

Ben Croker and Anna Reed are
visiting friends in Graham county this
week.
Cox & Son got in car load of water
melons from the south this week and
divided them up with our merchants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcleod and Miss Clark
Of Ellis were among the visitors to en-
joy the reception Wednesday evening.
1. n. Yost and a party of friends
were here Sunday and autoed out to
the Cement Plant on a tour of inspec-
tion.
Farmers are telling that native
Rrass-hoppers are raising havoc with
the corn fields now that the wheat
fields are cut.
This week Isaac Zeigler had his
wheat crop threshed on the tract just
east of town, which turned out better
than expected.
The fast train west Wednesday
morning badly tore up the bundle of
Stars which fell and were pulled back
under the wheels.
Have you seen the pretty sign that
Schwaller & Sons have had put on
their cff1ce window? 1t is q beauty
and shows up well.
After pleasant visit here with rela-
tives Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhardt and daugh-
ter Nora left Wednesday night for
their eastern home.
Next Monday is the opening day of
County Institute and it is expected
that there will be large attendance
Of teachers present
DR.. Koeber of Hays City was sue
cessfully operated on Sunday at the
Ellsworth hospital for appendicitis. =
Ellsworth Reporter.
Fred Schwaller took his wife and
visiting company to Ellis in his auto
Tuesday evening to enjoy the carnival
and had a gay time.
An immense amount of farm machin-
erv is now going out in the country.
1t is evident that the farmers propose
to go at it harder than ever.
Mr.. Patrick Farrell. father of Mrs.
Dan Mccarthy, died at their home east
Of town Wednesday. Burial was made
in the Catholic cemetery Friday.
Now that the cheap western rail.
road rates are In force, crowds are or
the trains bound for the western coun-
try for new home or for sightseeing.
There will be preaching services al
the Baptist church this Sunday morn
ing. This viii be the pastors last
Sunday here. The Lord'd Supper vii
be administered There will be nc
service in the evening on. account ei
the union meeting ip, tie lutheran
ehoEeh
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23

Mr. Stevans of Russell spent We'd
nesday evening in Hays.
Miss Nina Seircr left for Hays Fri
day evening. Grinnen Record.
George GrenelI and son are here on a
visit to his sister, Mrs Kirkland.
Wallace Sullivan has secured the
principalship of the school at Coden.
Mrs. C. ]. Skinner of Topeka is here
this week. the guest of Miss Gertrude
Ward.
A car load of nails were brought in
Wednesday and divided up among the
dealers in our city.
Miss Dorothy Perkins of Russell
arrived Wednesday evening for a visit
with Miss Beulah Bell
Miss Conner of Russell visited here
this week at the home of Mrs. Will
Philip on east Big Greek.
Union services will be held at the
Lutheran church this Sunday evening.
Sermon by Rev. Goodman.
The body of Mrs. N. H. Hendricks
was shipped from here to the home OF
her husband at Ogallah Tuesday even
ing.
Harry Grass was here and in Ellis on
Tuesday and campaigning in the east
ern part of the state the last of the
week.
Mrs. Cooper, formerly Jean Yost,
with her daughter Mildred is here from
Kankakee, Illinois, on visit to rela-
tives.
On Monday evening MISS Earnestine
Fields entertained a nnmber of her
young friends at a croquet party on
their lawn.
Tuesday evening Howard Griffith en-
tertained twenty-one of his young
friends in compliment to Mildred Coop
er of Illinois.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23
A Pretty Reception.

Wednesday evening in the Essex
Club rooms, Mesdames Will Philip and
Fred SchwaIler, Misses Pestana and
Ward entertained their many friends
in honor of their visiting company,
Mrs. C. J. Skinner of Topeka, Mrs.
Locky Scott of Kansas City, Misses
Stonehill and Turner of Waverly, Miss
Conner of Russell and Miss Beardsley,
the violinist OF Topeka, and splendid
evening was enjoyed. The rooms were
decorated with sweet peas as the favor
ite flower. The guests pegan to arrive
at about eight O'Clock and we're re-
ceiYed in the club room by the hostess
es and their guests, then refreshments
were enjoyed and while the splendid
Ellis orchestra discoursed the music
the company enjoyed social gather
ing. Later the parties met in the big
hall and dancing was continued until a
late hour and much enjoyed not only
by the dancers but also the scores OF
non-dancers who enjoyed the music and
seeing the whirl of pretty dresses and
graceful dancers. The music of the
Ellis orchestra was all that heart could
wish and continually encOred. Over
hundred joined in the may Whirl of
the grand march, while the chsirs
were crowded with admiring specta-
toys.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23

A runaway on North Chestnut street
Monday morning created a little ex-
citement.
Ed Yost is back from his trip to the
Pacific coast and was visiting friends
here on Sunday.
Sunday was terror for heat. There
was hardly breath Of ar stirring and
everybody staid indoors in the shade.
The many friends Of Prof. Heber
Keller were glad to see him here this
week looking az we'll and as tall a.
ever.
Pete Smith is adding another room
to his building on east Juniata street,
which will give him fine large store
room.
A new bridge is being built across
the draw on East Juniata street, which
will be a great Improvement to that
driveway.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1910-07-23
Wiedemann Bros Bio
american Shows,
SOn7in6.

The amusement loving public of
Hays City on Wednesday, July q will
have the opportunity Of witnessing
WIEDEMANN Bros Big American
Shows, conceded by press and public
to be q crOwning triumph Of mundane
brains. The grand, sublime. spectacle
production, Clusters Last Charge, "
introducing q band Of real Sioux In
dians, genuine cow boys. cow girls,
etc., is only few Of the many fea-
lures that go to make up the perform
ance that il more brilliant than the
midday summer sun and viii only give
two performances in Hays City, after
noon at 2 O'Clock and night at O'Clock.
Doors open enc AOar earlier.