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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

In the room and saw the desk in the
southwest corner mass of flames. The
fire at this time could have been easily
put out with q pail or two of water. We
searched in vain for anything to serve
the purpose and finally decided to close
the door and keep out the draft. The
night Waterman ran downstairs to sound
the alarm, there being no alarms In the
building.
while we waited for the department
we could see the flames through the glass
transom rapidly filing the entire apart
ment but we were helpless to do any
thing. By the time the department
reached the building the room where the
desk was located was a roaring furnace.
but at that time It had not spread into
the hall or adjoining room.
Before a hose could be brought into use
the fire. with loud explosion, burst ST.
simultaneously through the transom into the
hall leading to the main entrance to the
state library. the transom of the door
leading to the room Immediately east of
where the fire started and through the
large plate glass window into the street.
The tongue of flame which swept out
over the transom opening into the hall
appeared to instantly set fire to the I'M
der side Of the wooden floor forming the
mezzanine floor that occupies the north
ern half of the library corridor. So fast
did the fire spread over this floor that
we were obliged to run to the senate
entrance to escape being caught by the
flames. In less than twenty minutes the
state library had caught and tho names
were shooting through the, roof at the
northwest angle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Valuable Library Destroyed.

ON the third floor. where the flames
gained their start the departments
wholly or partially destroyed by fire or
seriously damaged by water were:
The state library. containing 5000"
Volumes among them the most valuable
genealogical works I'm the United States.
together with relics. priceless documents.
some of them dating back to 1116, and
irreplaceable.
The assembly and senate libraries.
stored with thousands of volumes OF law
and code books. also a number of docu-
ments and manuscripts that can never
he replaced
The finance committee room, in which
were stored drafts of all the appropria-
ton and other committees
The chamber of the president pro TEN.
OF the senate.
The lieutenant governors room, badly
damaged. but not wrecked
The assembly chambers. both flushed
with water that has ruined their r1ch
furnishings. and the scandal-struck cell
ing of the latter hanging In wasted,
struggling shreds of half dissolved paper.
This ceiling with its handsome adornment
is said to have cost a great sum. and was
one of the show sights of the capitol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Would Not Violate Confidence.

ANY man who will violate confidence
is not worth snap. I would not let my
court reporter violate a confidence. No
newspaper man can violate confidence.
That is my code Of morals"
You have been demanding this investi-
cation. and now you refuse to aid u.s."
"I appreciate the position. but will not
violate this confidence" concluded Mr..
Kohlsaat.
The committee then went into executive
conference. Every one except Mr.. Kohl
saat. Attorney Healy and members of the
committee was ordered out Of the room.
The questions were again put to Mr.
Kohlsaat in this secret session. Again he
refused absolutely to answer.
The doors were then reopened and Mr..
Kohlsaat was given a third opportunity
to answer the questions Of the committee
This he again refused to do.
At this juncture the committee took q
recess until 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
Mr. Kohlsaat was excused until 10 o clock
Thursday morning
Mr.. Kohlsaat was Informed by the COM
mittee that its members had agreed that
he must answer the questions regarding
the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, March 29.-H. H
Kohlsaat. publisher Of the Chicago
Record-Herald. told the senate. in
vestigating committee today that he
knew 100000 had been used to procure
the election of William Lorimer to the
United States Senate He refused to
give the committee the source Of his
information, notwithstanding the COM
mittee has the power to imprizon him
because of his refusal.
When Mr.. Kohlsaat was firHt called to
the stand he was asked where he OBJ
tanned his information on which he
wrote an editorial saying 100000 had
been raised to elect Lorimer.
Mr.. KOhlsaat declined to answer a
number of questions. He said he could
not violate a confidence.
Attorney Healy put direct questions to
him. asking II his information had said
he was asked for $4,000.
81 decline to answer" he said.
did he Say that nine other men had
been asked for $4,000 each?"
II refuse to answer"
''Is he a resident of Chicago?"
Il decline to answer
els he alive now?
He is"
would you denounce any citizen who
takes the stand you have taken here?"
asked Senator Burton.
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-29
Choice of Officers.

The league reelected H. S. Omohun-
dro Of this city to the presidency. The
other officers selected were John Her.
man, first vice president: c. Guyer KEEL
ly, second vice president; j. Harry
Grace. third vice president; Miss Grace
Sweeney, fourth vice president; w. L.
Evans, secretary, and Joseph w. Young.
treasurer. A new constitution was
adopted.
Bishop Anderson presided at the
principal meeting and later. with the
other clergy Of the conference. made
up the list Of special guests alta re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
The New Gowns Include

Striped Marqusete Flowered Chiffon Voies Foulards Tissue
 made Lingerie Frocks For receptions calling evening shadngs that have been chosen for spring. we'll exquisite =4======= -Prices are $18 50 to $125. CO.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Spring Time Waists

We could elaborate much the many beautiful pat termed waists then but half tell the story of their real beauty An extensive display of marqpiseea lawns nens lingerie, cotton voiles chicns Jap silks in fact every ton that has been accepted for spring will be shown heTs sleeves we'll the popular hono sleeve hand embroi dered lace embroidery med in plain elaborate effects
 $1.o6, &25o. $500, $sS6 $4bo to $18.bo
 VERY SPECIAL WAIsT OFFER, $260
 Twelve excellent styles will be shown tomorrow at this price Lace trimmed q hand embroidered, high Dutch necks Special for Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Ladies' Neckwear

Much time and atten- tion has been given this department, and the re- sult of the efforts of our buyers is reflected in the great number of most dainty neckpieces, jAbots, Dutch collars. ,. stocks, bows, and you'll find that while they are all you could demand the prices are extreme ly reasonable. 25c, Doc,
 06c to .05.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Infants Wear for Spring

This department has without question the most elaborate collection of every garment that baby wears. We have long dEesses or short expensive kind to the most daintily hand made extravagantly trimmed kind. Caps, wraps and all kinds of toilet accessories. .syt~e x;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Most Recent Spring Styles of
 Ladies Skirts

Showing every new weave in the way, of ma- terial employed in the making up of plain or plaited models, close fitting though inclined to slight flare at bottom. Hop sacking serges tions are easily made, and black, white, navy and tans in solids as we'll as all the color tepes in mixtures are available.
 $4.e5, $s.5o. s7.5o, $a a.sb, A1ostrl l322. .to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
NAVY BLUE OR BLACK LONDON
 SERGES
 $l9.95 xW

We offer you here an excellent quality of Eng fish serge, made in tai lored suits of the custom type. The coats are lined with peau de chene or messaline. You'll find all sizes from B to A and skirts of splendid models. About 30 suits in this group for Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Gowns

In high or low neck, square or round yokes. Many slip over styles. All hand em- broidered q. .9b, $50, Ss.s5 $l.96 to $11.9b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Handlnade Undermuslins-I
Trousseaux Sets of American Ma

h handsomely trimmed lace embroidery effects In quality SlOo 5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19

Tomorrow you will wholly new and wholly beautif Spring Dresses the Spring Suits the Spring Wraps unfolding to gree the authoritative styles of the Sak nterpets New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Chernise

Embroidered patterns on fine linene. Others of nain- sock. A great number to choose from-96c, $1.25,. $1.96 to $5.76.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Ladies' LoWShoes for Spring

Pumps nsep straps sandals Oxfords in veyets suedes patents gunmeta and vc Veve suedes browns well blacks AAA to lasts throughout our entire stocks makes possible to t those who usually trouble being fitted The famous Hanan Shoes well as other boo. of national reputation stocks $25O $300 $4.00 and $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Among the Tailored Suits

Is variety never exceeded in attracveness. Fabrics are wool back satins, crepe royaes English checks stripes. and mannish+ worsteds. There are short jackets in new trimmed effects, and smart coat suits in plain custom lines Also many styles for semi formal occasions Prices $f4.95 to $65.0O. Specially planned groups of great importance are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
French Handmade Separate Garments, Paris Make
Combinations

Corset cover and drawers, in many dainty embroidered designs. Drawers are circu- lar, with embroidered ruffle, edge scalloped- $3.M, $3.96 and $4.96.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
SUITS OF FRENCH SERGE AND MAN.
 NISH WORSTEDS
$24.95

The newest and very smartest models, in tan, navy blues, grays, blacks, shepherd checks and hair line stripes, as well as all the mixtures. Jaunty short coats and newskirtsin serni-dressy effects, sizes 32 to Afor regular sizes. and Is, IS and Otfor small women.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Montana,

BUSINESS men OF Glendivs. Mont, have
organized for the purpose Of giving re-
liable information concerning lands in
eastern Montana The members of the
undersigned company have resided in
eastern Montana for 20 years and more
and know every foot OF Its lands, They
are merchants and business men who want
settlers and your trade and cannot afford
to mislead. Notwithstanding last year
drouth Montana was one Of the few
states that raised ordinary crops In lsl0
Have several thousand acres for sale at
reasonable prices Homesteads located.
Write us. Gate City Land company.
Glendive, Mont
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24

ISLE Harbor farm for sale. A 700 acre
stock farm located u mile from town on
south shore of Mile Laos lake. Mile Laos
county Minnesota. In the land OF the
big red clover. Also ESQ acres unimproVed
timber and meadow land. Write Or. u
/. Halves. Mankato MINI
BIGGEST bargain In Minnesota. 16o
acres, cultivated; all fenced; good build
ings. Red river valley. near Crookston
rented; only $500, with 10 cows. konkle,
owner. Lumber Exchange, Minneapolis
MINI
WHEN they come from Minnesota they
see the American performers. II Alfred
Thron, 1902 Cass ST., will bring this ad to
The Bee within three days and Identity
himself he will receive an order for two
seats to the American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Want Merchandise

Stock $1,000 TO $1,000 for $40 acres we'll
improved corn land, only miles from
Spirit Lake, county seat Dickinson county,
Iowa Price, SIS per acre. mortgage, t8,UO0
Address II. f Mills & Co.. Spirit Lake, la
FOR SALE OK EACHANGE-Fine $50
miles from town. This is a first-cIasS
farm, all tiled; has good improvements
PTics, $40 per acre; mortgage IS 900, s or 10
years time; will take 5000 in good. clear
property and 5000 in cash on this farm
Your property must actually be worth the
money, or no use to monkey with IT, This
is the cash price on the farm, 1t 10 no old
trading farm, 80 che property you offer
must be gilt-edge. We don't handle any
thing but frst-class deals. and this 10 one
OF them. submit your proposition. Wood
ard Land Company, GoWrie. Ia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
HansCom Park Homes

1929 Park Ave. good S-room modern
house, oak floors downstairs, fireplace,
laundry room, etc, splendid location;
owner will take $3.50 cash, and the balance
same as rent to a good party, This
would make fine location for a doctor.
A little farther south on same street we
have a 7-room, story and half cottage, with
hot water heat, $3.50. 1t can be bought
on easy terms. 1917
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
VACANT

Your choice OF several lots on Chicago,
between 50th and 5lst, $1,000 each.
We have one fine south front lot on
Chicago, just east OF Mr.. CroWelrs beauti-
ful home, at N,lO0,
On Capitol Ave, between 5lst and SD,
We have a splendid south front lot 81. 100
This has water, sewer and gas.
For anything In the real estate line
call and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
SOME BARGAINS

100 acres, 30 IN cultivation, balance In
timber. Good liberia peach orchard, 500
trees; good apple orchard. Jonithan and
family orchard OF peaches, apples and
cherries. Good house, barn, outbuildinRH
cistern and good drilled well ana pond
ton. ) miles from KoshkononG, So per
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
DUNDEE

On bOth Ave, Just north of Underwood
Ave, new 7-room modern house, oak
finish first floor. Only 1850. owner will
take good Dundee lot part payment
On Davenport, near b1st a splendid new
1-room house, large living ROOM beam
ceilings, fireplace, built-in bookcases
downstairs there is an extra toilet and
laboratory and den; three good sized bed
rooms and large bath room upstairs; one
OF the best propositions In Dundee for the
money. $500. (4O6)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Minnesota.

FOR MAPS AND VALUABLE INFoR.
NATION IN REGARD TO NORTHWEST.
ERN MINNESOTA LAND. THE LAND
THAT GROWS FLAX" WRITE TO
KENNEDY LAND LOAN AND REALTY
Co, KENNEDY. MINI
SAFE CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT.
$4,000 buys an excellent improved farm
of 800 acres, four miles from good town in
Marshall county, Minnesota, the heart OF
the Red River valley. There are $50 acres
under cultivation, remaining 20 acres all
tillable. Good six-room house, frame barn,
gTanary, poultry house, we'll and fenced
pasture. improvements cost $500. Terms
$500 cash, balance $1,000 a year. One-half
of 1911 crop goes to purchaser.
5000 buys another good quarter, same
locality; every acre tillable. About 40 acres
will be I'm crop and purchaser gets one
half of this. No buildings soil perfect;
terms, 81, 900 cash; balance in annual pay
ments. Several farms, no better than
mine, have been sold in this locality re-
Gently at $50 an acre Come up and see. A
o. OLESON, owner. sH Palace Building
Minneapolis, MINI.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
REAL ESTATE
FARM AND RANCH LAND ron SALE
Minnesots-oontinued.
TWO SNAPS

400 aCtes land one mile from depot 40
st. James. Watonwan county Mimi Good
buildings. Can all be cultivated. WIN take
90 acres North Dakota land st right value.
81 so cash; balance long time at per cent
go per acre.
For Sale-iiB acre. all under cultivation
one mile from city duits Of St Peter.
Mimi, No buildings. so per acre.
MOREHART a. ATCHlSON,
Mankato. Nina
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Florida.
FLORIDA.

FLORIDA.
FOR SALE-Florida land at Wholesale
we have several choice tracts suitable for
colonization purposes. Write us. Watson
& Helgen Land Co, Jacksonville. Fla
PALM BEACH COUNTY FARMS
now $3.50; $40 down, so monthly; price will
be raised soon; save money by buying now;
best soil, best climate, best location in
Florida Palm Beach Investment Co, 3Gd
N. Y Life Bldg, Kansas City, Mo-
FLORIDA-Write me for descriptions Of
bargains in good. tite-perfect Florida
farms, size price, terms to suit yourself
j. W. Durham. Sanderson, FlR.-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Field Club Homes

That splendid cement block house on the
northwest corner of S6th and WoolwOrth
can be bought on very easy terms. Large
living room with fireplace, splendid dining
room, cellar is light and airy, has laundry
tubs, etc. You know what the location is
owner is going to leave the city and is
very anxious to dispose of It at once
Small payment down and the balance same
as rent (40S)
above We have 7-room house, south
front, paving all paid, 5000. II you want
a cheap Field Club home this Is your OPP
portunity.
On S5th Ave, We have a good 8-room
house, oak finish downstairs, hot water
heat, corner lot. Only 5000.
on S5th St, east front, splendid S-room
house; owner is leaving the city and would
like to sell instead Of renting $3.50
| On the same street we shave a nice s.
room house, large living room with fire
place, lot SO feet front; 1880
| We have few choice lots left in this
district Be sure and see us before you
! buy elsewhere.
| On 42d ST., near Harvey we have a
| splendid 7-room house, oak finish down
stairs, large living room, sleeping porch
etc. Only $500. (404)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Another

100 acres. 81 miles from KoshkononE IS
acres In cultivation, house, barn and good
ciHtern; a few fruit trees. Splendid
partnership Well m line can get good water
10 TO Is feet Good truIs ana Agricultural
proposition SO per acre.
Another
40 acres. 5 miles from KOshkononR, right
In tho great fruit district so acres 10 cut
uvatiOn; family orchard Of peaches, apples
pears and cherries also plum orchard
House, barn and other OutbuildinFs Bal
ance not In cultivation, but In very good
timber. SEQ per acre.
j. COCKBURN & SON,
24-i5-l6 Manhattan Bldg. Des Moinea-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
Iowa.

MONEY MAKING summer resort ho-
tel with % acres OF ground; hotel alone
cost over 500 900; very finely furnished and
he clear. Dakota land preferred.
Finely improved Mexico rubber and cof.
Zee plantat don, valued at 5000; clear and
pays dividends on $4,000; good property
anted Box 664. Winterset Ia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24

Sales OF Damaged by Handling Goods
A sure cure for this class OF sales is found
IN Bee advertising.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
POULTRY AND. PEI STOCK
SILKO CHICK FOOD

h the best IN the market for young
chickens, Made from pure grain For
sale hy an dealers
A ~. WAGNER. AGENT.
SQi ~. 10Th 81 Gel Doug llG Ind. Asa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24

DESIRABLE front and back parlor fo'
touHekeeping $50 Harvey ST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24

= PIANO CERTIFICATE WANTED-CAsh
paid for Hospe certificate; answer imme-
diately. stating face value and price
wanted. w 500. Bee
WANTED-schmolle & Mueller piano
check private parties only. answer. stat
iUs face value and amount wanted In cash.
= $50 Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
OFFERED FOR RENT

uufurpi-hed HOp-eieepina Rooms
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24

NICE, unfurnished rooms private fam
ily, desirable for housekeeping. 2222 ii.
18Th ST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24

Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal, $1,000 per ton.
Arkansas Spadra Anthracite $500 per ton
Franklin County, Ill., Soft, $3.50 per ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
OFFERED FOR SALE
lIusicaI Iustruments-Continued.

PRIVATE party will buy for cash a
Seagerstrom piano check. Answer imme-
diately, giving face value and price wanted.
A 819 Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-24
GEE
OELBY,

lsS Board of Trade Bldg
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-04-22

during the decade of my sojourn here.
think there is more confidence and
trust in the breast of the average
citizen toward the good will, and Gag
er endeavor of the present administra-
ton to improve matters than there
has ever been heretofore. We have
feeling of security and hope, and
on the whole are inclined to vote for
the Socialists at the next election"
| submit, sir, that this is quite re-
markable testimony to the efficiency
and righteousness of the Socialist adj
ministration of the twelfth largest
city in the United States 1t is not
to be wondered at that when there
was sale of city bonds last month,
the capitalists of the country took no
notice whatever of the stupid lies in
some newspapers to the effect that
the Socialist administration is extrav-
agant, that il has burdened the city
with debts, and impaired its credit
but rushed instead to buy the bonds
in one of the briskest bond sales in
the history Of the city. Thus the
capitalists themselves testified in a
practical manner their recognition of
the efficiency and integrity of the
Socialist administration.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-04-22

| am to keep my daughter pure you
must keep your son pure AS far as
/ know they are enforcing the law
against vice"
Another Presbyterian minister, Rev
r. l.. Donaldson, of Perseverance Pres
byterian church says: 1T seems to
me that the Social Democratic admin
istration has been for the good Of
Milwaukee Moral reforms have met
with kind reception. Interest in the
welfare of the young people and chill
dren is marked. The unusual sup
port of the administration given to
tn working class is salutary en-
phasis."
The Rev. Willard Fuller, Bay View
Baptist church, Milwaukee, says: Il
have been favorably impressed, espec-
tally with the course pursued by the
mayor. Close attention has been CIV
en- to moral and sanitary conditions,
and the effort has been made to make
this a clean city"
The pastor of the First German
Baptist church of Milwaukee is the
Rev F. W. c. Meyer. He joins in the
chorus of commendation as follows:
THE Socialist administration is the
best that have known in Milwaukee
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-04-22

Col Francis Theodore Walton, ia
nous New York hotel man and race
track plunger Of thirty years ago, died
Friday after a retirement of some
years Durisg his active years he
was one of the best known men in
New York. He once told a friend
that he had suffered from rheumatism
for more than twenty years and that
the doctor had told him not to eat
anything unless he felt like it. TWEEN
ty days passed before he experienced
any desire for food. He weighed 2S5
pounds; the fast reduced him to 200.
He said he was never hungry once
during the entire period Alcohol,
tobacco, hate. revenge, malice, jeal-
ousy, gluttony and fear" he declared,
constituted hell; and heaven, he said,
was made up of good air. good water,
eight hours sleep, heart full of love,
hope, faith, charity, and the simple
life and the golden rule" He had
newspaper clipping which referred
to "the late Theodore Walton" and
said he kept 1t to remember that he
was officially dead.