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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-10

STUCK out, and lost SIGHT OF That Dali myself
when you famed. Something seemed to get in my
eye ] don't know what it was; but l believe you
had the trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-10

an athlete should have to be good pitcher.
@But that amt the question: as Zeke Bender of the
Nettle Rashes, aptly put 1T. I'VE know he amt got
nothing but the question is how does he manage to
win3 That fellow what the baseball writers call Dame
Luck amt gon to hold him in his for the rest of
his life"
The players knew that Zeke had spoken the truth
The records showed that Sozo Sam did win almost he
pleased. Knowing that he had nothing these oppos
ing hitters naturally to the conclusion that all he
did lace his Shoes his glove into the diamond
and to the kindness of Fate. 1t the only ex
PLANTATION.
Throughout the Willow Swamp League there were
many veteran pitchers who reputed as having
nothing" and still could win; but their
exactly similar to that of Sozo Sam. Most of them bad
speed and little curve but, somehow when the ball
floating up to the plate looking as big as balloon
the stalwart hitters would swing at it, only to
bump weak little grounder to the shortstop and be
thrown out at first. Their secret was control
"Those fellows what call the HadJl of the
game" explained Bull Harrington former college
player young recruit who had just joined the Nettle
Rashes "You know, in the Orient the old fellows
who have made the across the sands to Mecca are
called the wise men, Hadii because they have been
the route and know something They are held IN great
respect
aWse guys is what they is, interjected Steve OHara
who was listening.
Exactly went on Harrington. "They have lost
their strength in the arm and they pitch with their
heads They have control and can put the ball where
they want to, rather, where the batter doesn't want
them to. Do you get me?"
"Sure, understand, said the recruit rather tlmidy;
abut amt this Sozo Sam of them HadJ?"
aNo, he isn't" Harrington replied. "And that
what has got goats. You this Sozo Sam hasn't
even got control. Sometimes he is wild March
hare and still he manages to settle down when it comes
to pinch and beat us
The young recruit picked up his glove and went to
the outfeld for morning practice much puzzled young
fellow. He more beWildered, however, than
were his team mates who had wrestled with this battling
mystery since the beginning of the They could
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-10
.HE leading hitters of the Willow
Swamp League would frequently

"HE leading hitters of the Willow
Swamp League would frequently
get together, look over the lean
appearance of their batting averages,
and try to pick flaws in the pitching
of Sozo Sam.
"Theres nothing to it, :" would be the
final conclusion. Hes got nothing but
apair of shoestrings and prayer. Take
his luck away, and he couldn't beat a
drum" In other words, they figured that
the pitching arm of the deadly twirler
of the Poison Oaks was "dead one"
And in a way it was. Up and down
the long muscle leading from his elbow
to his shoulder there were as many
charley-horses, or muscle knots, as
there are peanuts in a fve-cent bag.
The kink in his curve was completely
gone, and his fast ball foated up to
the plate like toy balloon.
These facts were well known to
every player in the league, and, being
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
MORE OF LORTMER JACKPOT
CONTINUED from First Page)

CONTINUED from First Page)
said Mr.. Hopkins. did not tell this to me,
but to my secretary.
There may have been other incidents
of q like character" testified the witness,
but have forgotten. My mind was re-
called to one by the testimony of Senator
Landee before this committee The testi-
mony Of Senator Iandee recalls what 1
sid to him a few days before Lorimer's
election"
What was that?" asked Attorney Healy.
II told Senator Landee that / was
candidate for the senate and not the peni-
Tertiary and that 1 was not out looking
for democratic votes replied Mr.. Hop
kins.
Mr.. Hopkins testified that when Repre-
sentative Johnson Lawrence deserted the
Hopkins contingent and went to the Lori
mer camp he Hopkins) protesteds
II told him that his people would be-
lieve his vote had been bought. the wit
ness said. @ g-
Did Not Hear of Democratic Pool,
Mr.. Hopkins admitted under cross-ex-
animation that he had several times said
that II would cost 500 900 to elect Mr.. Lori
mer to the senate. s@r,
I1Ophlusr dShcQ Attorney ftedly,
did you ever hear of conference at the
time of the deadlock between certain mem
bers of the Illinois house and the then
speaker Of the house In which it was sug-
gested that you could secure a certain num-
Der of democratic votes at a figure of s., 900
eachT
mo, did not. I have no such recol-
lection" replied Mr.. Hopkins
Mr.. Hopkins said he could remember no
other instance aside from Senator Nc
Cormick in which representative had been
offered money Mr.. Hopkins was asked as
to the attitude of Ira C. Copley of Aurora
He was opposed to me-" replied Mr.
Hopkins.
DO you recall that Mr.. Copley was said
to have spent considerable sum Of money
in opposition to your candidacy"
Il have heard that he spent $4,000 or
100000 to defeat me-"
Mr.. Hopkins said that while he was a
candidate he knew of no opposition in
Washington to his candidacy, but since
then he had heard that Senator Aldrich
was opposed to him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

Nv the insurgents last night, according to
Gonzales CARA, secretary general OF the
insurrecto party, who declared that ne
had forwards the demand to General Ma
varro. the federal commander. through the
limited States consul at Juarez Navarro
last night denied having received the de-
mand. .,,r
According to United States army officers
here Juarez is we'll prepared for the ex-
pected attack The trenches outside the
city, they say have been 50 we'll con
structed as practically to defy discovery
and the Notifications within the city show
unusual military skill. Juarez in their opin-
ion sin a position TO resist the attack Of
a force far greater than its garrison
The insurrectos, II is believed. must at
tack soon after expiration Of the twenty
four-hour respite given in their demand Tor
surrender last night, as they are said to
be out OF food.
From Bauche, twelve miles south OF
Juafez, where they detrained. they adj
vanced on foot into the hills near JuareE,
taking with them, II is said, no food sup
plies but q flock Of goats.
At Bauche the insurrectos have their
trains under steam ready for hasty re-
treat should their attack fail.
MAderO Has Two thousand Men.
Advices from the insurrecto camp near
MADEIRA, chihuahua last night declared
that the force advancing on Juarez con-
sists OF l.9t0 men, divided into five ooi-
umns. One of these the dispatches stated,
was under the command OF Francisco l..
Madero. jr.. the insurrscto commander-in-
chief and the others under Generals
orozco, Blanoo, villa and salaEar
A small band OF insurrectos appeared on
the river front near the E1 Paso smelter
this morning. The rest of the army is
back in the hills nearby waiting until this
evening to see II Navarro will surrender.
senAda. No attempt has been made to cut
the telephone wires between the two points
and In perfect security both forces car
communicate with each other
I'VE are going to take Ensenada," Bar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
SENSATIONAL DAMAGE SUIT
IS FILED AT BOONE
Edward G. Talbot Charges Lewis X
Crump with Alternating Wife's
Affections.

Edward G. Talbot Charges Lewis X.
Crump with Alternating Wife's
Affections.
BOONE, Ia, April 2O-(Special. )-Late
last evening suit was filed in
what promises 10 become one of
the most sensational cases tried in the
district court here. Edward c. Talbot
asks $4,000 from Lewis X. Crump for the
alienation OF Mrs, Talbott's affections, Tai
bolt alleges that Crump. who is proprietor
of Boone's new handsome Hotel Hoist, has
made a present OF a partnership in the bus
mess to Mrs. Talbot, has made her numer-
GUS other gifts and has wilfulIy and
mRliciously broken up his home. He also
alleges that Mr.. Crump has made numer-
Gus presents to Mrs. Talbotts daughter,
has given her books and has been very at
tentive to her in many ways.
Mr. Talbot. II was presumed. was part
ner in the hotel business with Mr.. Crump,
but one day a short time ago a parting of
the ways came and Mr.. Talbot was told
TO pack his goods and get. He consulted at
torneys and brought suit for the sum men,
toned above. AS he left the hotel he asked
HIS wife to accompany him, but, II is
claimed that she declined TO do so and
remained with Crump and is assisting him
in the conduct OF the business. Talbot and
his wife have been married scarcely two
years and apparently lived happily for a
time Both parties to the suit are we'll
known in this city and the case, which
win be tried at the May term Of the dis
triet court. promises to attract q great
deal of attention.
The best lawyers OF the city have been
retained on either side and Mr.. Crumps
answer is expected to be filed this after
noon. az today is the last day for the
filing of cases or papers which are 20 be
heard at the next term OF the court
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
Touch of Humor in
Camorrist Trial
Perez Devesa Says He is Flattered by
Charge and Wishes it Were
True.

VITERBO, Italy. April e0.-Perez Devera.
accused Of being the head of the Camorra
in Porto Capuana, a district of Naples,
contributed to the entertainment Of the
audience in the court of the assizes today
with a humorous touch that came as relief
after the agonizing exhibitions of those
who had preceded him on the stand
The prisoner admitted frankly he was
flattered that the august court the learned
prosecutor and the honorable carabineers
imagined him to be a parsonage of such
distinction The truth however. compelled
him to confess that he was the most ordi-
nary sort of a creature He spoke in mock
gravity winding Up his speech thus:
81 deny every allegation made against
me. | know nothing OF the murder of Gen
naro Cuoccolo and the beautiful Sorrentina
1t is said that I was the head of the
Camorra Of Porto Capuana. Alas. no; wish
that ! had been but honestly never was
the head of anything"
The state does not accept Devera at his
own estimate. 1t is alleged that he is a
dangerous man and so high In the councils
Of the Camorra that he was one of those
who condemned Cuoccolo to death.
De Lucia another of those said to have
sat in Judgment on the treachery Of Cuoc-
colo, said he was not connected with the
Camorra-
Gennaro Valearcel, who was questioned,
denied the present charges. but admitted
that he was a criminal and had fallen
into the clutches of the law fourteen times
The attorneys for the defense renewed
their application for an inspection of the
orders Of arrest in the case of Giro
Vitozzi the priest, and Giacomo Ascrittoe,
4.
blank. making it possible. for the cara
bineers to fill them in at their discretion.
President Bianchi again refused the ap-
pltcation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
KNEGIERICK HITS WRONG MAN
In Quarrel at Boone Iron Bar Lands
on Bystander's Head.
ARREST MADE AT DIES MONIES
state Dairy Executive Committee
Planning to spend Appropriation
for Their Benefit--More In
surRnce Securities.
cFrom a staff Correspondent

DIES MONIES, April 2O-CSpecial Tcle-
gram)-Joe Knegierlck Of Boone was ar
rested as he stepped from an interurban
car this evening and held for an assault
in Boone upon Joe Swigert. Knegierick
in quarrel with a Greek at a railroad
camp, struck at his adversary with a heavy
iron bar He missed the man he intended
to strike, the metal bar landing on the
head OF Joe SwiGett who was standing by
Swigert was knocked to the ground and
his skull fractured. He is lying uncon-
scious and it is said that there is little hope
for his life
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
ARE FIGHTING ny TELEHONH

General Simon Demands Surrender of
Ensenada Three Times q Day.
SAN DIEGO. Cal. April 1s.-Three times
a day General Simon Bertholdt. in COM
mand OF the rebel forces at Alamo, tele-
phones to Governor Vega at Ensensda,
commanding him to surrender the capital
Of the territory and three times g day
Governor Vega tells the insurgent leader
to come and take it. The situation is
causing considerable amusement in En-
when this skirmish took place. She broke
through the lines last night and lie now in
Douglas under cover, She had offered. 1t
is said. 10000 for the head of Francisco
Chiapa, the project of Moctozuma, who
executed her husband. Colonel Tolamantes.
a former federal office holder. and their
two sons after the federals captured San
uar1pa- <r. +.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

dropped the doctors treatment, ana COM
menced the use Of Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment, and in few days noticed marked
change. The eruption on his cheeks was
ain ost healed, and his shoulders, arms and
breast wee decidedly better. When he was
about seven months old, all trace OF the
eczema was gone.
During his teething period, his head and
face we're broken out In boils which cured
with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Surely
he must have been q great sufferer During
the time Of teething and from the time l
dropped the doctors treatment, used the
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment,
nothing else, and when two years old he was
the picture Of health. His complexion
was soft and beautiful, and his head mass
OF silky cuTls. had been afraid thai he would
never be well, and feel that | owe a great
deal to toe Cuticura Remedies" (Signed)
Mrs. Mary W Ramsey, 224 +. jackson ST.,
Colorado Springs, Colo Sept. "a, 1910.
The Cuticura Remedies afford the speediest
and most economical treatment for skin
troubles Potter Drug. 4 Chem: Corr, sole
props, 1870 Columbus Ave-, Boston, Mass.
RTMaied free, samples Of Cuticira Soap and
Ointment, with 32-p. book on skin treatment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

broke out also, and In a
few days became a solid
scab. I became alarmed,
and called our family
physician who at once
pronounced Tho disease
eczema. The little fellow
was under his treatment
for about threA months.
BY the end Of that time,
he seemed no better. |
became discouraged. l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
JOAN OF ARC IN DOUGLAS
Rebel Woman offered Big sum for

Rebel Woman Offered Big sUm for
officer who Executed Husband.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., April a.-The Mexican
federal forces went west from here last
night. presumably 20 engage the rebel
forces off Juan Cabral, whose scouts they
fired on last evening as they were adj
vancins on Aqua Prieta, not knowing that
the federals had taken the town. One
rebel was killed. Sonora Teammates. the
Joan OF Arc" OF Sonora was with Cabral
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
DESHLER BABY DIES FROM
DRINKING GROUP REMEDY

DESlILER. Neb.. April aO-(Special Tele-
gram -Elihu. the 1-ysaT~old son OF Cyrus
Hunt died from drinking vapo cresolens
this morning. He secured bottle kept as
Group remedy. The doctor was called.
but could do nothing.
Mrs. Dick sagehorn was taken TO Ian
coin this morning. for treatment cor blood
poison in her right hand. 1t was caused
from small silver.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

The executive committee of the state
Dairy association is in session. making
plans for the expenditure of the annual
appropriation of $3.50 which the law pro
vides for the betterment Of the dairy in
dustry in Iowa. One of the propositions
being considered is that of the employees
to be chosen to carry on the work as out
lined in the law. Arrangements will also
be made for the annual dairy show.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
DR. GOMEZ WARNS MADERO
Head Of Junta Advises Against At
tack of Juares Now.

WASHINGTON. April o-Dr. VGsquez
Comes has not relaxed his efforts 10 bring
about a cessation OF military operations
despite Madero'B ultimatum. He has sent
a message to General Madero5 advising
him that II has been suggested that the
aFmistice take effect at midnight. April n.
At ESQ DR.. Gomez sent an urgent message
to General Madero. via FL Paso, caution
ing him against attacking Juarez at the
present moment. DIR. Gomez indicated
that with the grave situation in Washing
ton concerning the Mexican reply to the
American note. II was most necessary to
prevent any further International compiled
tons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
safe Medicine tor children

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Is a
safe and effective medicine for children as
II does not contain opiates or harmful
drugs. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound is in a yellow package. For
sale by all druggists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

tholdt is reported to have telephoned a
few days ago. but we don't like to kill
any one. If you will kindly agree to sur
render we will occupy the capital peace
fully. but II not you must stand the conse-
quences"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

When you nave Rheumatism in your
foot or instep apply Cnamberlains LinI-
msnt and you win get relief 1t costs but a
quarter. Why Euffer3 For sale ~ all
dealers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
oataIpa Trees oIven Away.

Brandeis Stores win give away 5000
catslpa trees Saturday to the people of
Omaha. Come and get them, They are
free.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
HIS ECZEMA GONE
AND BOILS CURED
Eczema Began When Three Weeks
Old. Arms, Shoulders and Breast
a Solid Scab. BOiIs Broke Out
During Teething. Used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, and He Was
the Picture Of Health.

my son was about three weeks old when
noticed q breaking-out on his cheeks, from
which a watery substance ooEed. short
time after his arms, shoulders and breast
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

Securities deposited with the state auditor
by insurance companies to cover the re-
serve value of their Iowa policies increased
nearly S,0OOOOO in the biennial period from
April l, 1909, to April l, 1911 This indicates
the increase in insurance business done in
the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21
To Dissolve che Union

TO DTssOIVe the Union
OF stomach, liver and kidney troubles and
cure hiliousness and malaria. take Electric
Bitters. Guaranteed. SOC. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-21

Permits 70 smoke win be Issued shortly
secure yours at cigar AaET
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-20
PERFORMED ERRAhD
AFTER 50 YEARS

Portland. Or.-An errand entrust-
ed to her 33 years ago suddenly flash
ed into the mind of n Portland wo-
man recently, by some strange trick
of memory. She performed 1t and
has just heard from the one who ask
ed the favor so long ago.
Mrs. John II Buck. 361 Vancouver
Ave, who wasn't Mrs. Buck 33 years
ago was n music teacher in Robinson,
Kansas, at that time and one of her
pupils, Laura Kelly, gave her a dol
lar and asked her to buy two songs
everybody was singing in those days,
GATES Ajar," and Come Little Bird
and Live With Us" The present Mrs.
Buck agreed and forgot all about it..
The other day, when eating break
fast, some curious twist of recollection
brought back the neglected errand
and she recalled the errand given her
and the names of the songs as well.
"Tll go and see If / car get hat
music" she said jumping up from the
table. She went down, hurried
through the stock of n of the older
music houses and was fortunate
enough to pick up the very songs she
wanted. She mailed them, together
with a letter. to Miss Laura Kelly,
Robinson. Kansas, hoping 1t might
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-20

fession in which he charged officers
of the National Erectors association
and detectives employed by it with
wreeking buildings throughout the
country constructed by non-union la
Dor.
The alleged confession was made to
William Kelly, president of the Iron
City Trades Council: \. L. Collins,
secretary of the structural Iron Work.
ers' Union, and H. w. Legleitner,
vice president of the International as
ISOLATION of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers. 1t was sworn t before
a notary. The labor leaders then
turned Elliott a"ar to the police, who
are holding him for further investi-
cation.
The affidavit was not given out, but
in his statement to the police Elliott
said he had made the confession be-
cause he was not paid for Informal
ton he furnished the Erectors Associ-
alton, and for which he was promis-
ed $1,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-05-20

GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.
20 - 20

New York, May 2O.-Alexander
Graham Bell, inventor of the hello
machine" has arrived in New Yorl;
after completing a our of the world.
His return was signalized by a great
triumph for the telephone, by the in
augural Of the longest line in the
world, 5000 miles, connecting New
York and Denver. Three talking cir
cults are now in successful operation
between the nations metropolis and
the Colorado capital. Talk is far from
being cheap over this line however, as
the tariff is SLIPS for three minutes
of conversation. 1t is predicted that
within another year or two New York
and San Francisco will be connected
by telephone wires. Mr.. Bell spent
some time in China and reports that
the machine of his invention is be-
coming increasingly popular in the
Empire of the Dragon.
Another returned globe-trotter IS
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the poet
ess of passion, who arrived in New
york this week after completing a cir
cult of the world. Although in her
fifty-sixth year, Mrs. Wilcox retains
her youthful appearance to a remark
able degree and bids fair to rival Nine.
Bernhardt as an exponent of perpet-
ual girlhood. Among the articles ac-
quired abroad the poetess has a
Brahmin priests robe which is a GEN.
fury old and which she has had made
into a gown. 1t is a deep golden
brown in color and is embroidered
with minute inset circular mirrors.
a novel wedding has just been
solemnized in Brooklyn. when two
daughters of Il clergyman We're sim
~ultaneously united to two ministers.
The brides were Misses Frances Eu-
genie and Nomeo Price. daughters of
the Rev. Thomas l.. Price, pastor of
the Epworth Methodist church in
Brooklyn. The former is now the
wife of the Rev. Arthur H. Bradford.
pastor of the First Congregational
church IF Springfield, Mass, while
the latter is the bride of the Rev.
Walter Hendricks, who was recently
appointed ~ II passionate at Laramie,
Wyo.
DR.. Cooks nemesis, Prof. Herchell
u farker, aulunCt professor or ply
sizes at Columbia University, today
married Miss Evelyn Maggie, daughter
or Charles f. Maggie, the portrait
painter. Rear Admiral Peary was
II of the guests at the ceremony.
Prof. Parker and his bride will spend
their honeymoon in Alaska. and the
professor expects to make another at
tempt to scale the heights of Mt. Nc
Kinley. on n previous expedition to
that region Prof. Parker secured a
great deal of evidence tending to dis
prove the claim of DR.. Cook. the i'm
aginative explorer, that he had as
cended Mt. Mckinley to its summit.
a blare of bands, the harsh appeal
Of bankers, the cries of merry-mak-
crs and the continual rafting of press
agents typewriters were among the
multitudious sounds that asCendc I
today from Conoy Island, marking the
the inaugural of another season at
that popular resort Of the millions.
Although the usual claim is made