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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08
Fears Root Amendment to
Reciprocity Bill May
Be Fatal
DEMOCRATS FOR BILL
Friends of Measure Are Ac-
tive to Prevent Success
of Roots Idea

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Abandon.
ing hope of defeating in committee the
Root amendment to the Canadian rec
iprocity bill, affecting the print paper
and wood pulp clause of this agree
ment friends of the measure yester-
day began on the flocr of the senate
an active campaign to prevent it's ac-
ceptance.
President Appeals to Democrats
The president showed anxiety over
the situation, when, after an execu-
tive session of the senate finance COM
mittee, he appealed to the Democratic
senators to stand out against the
amendment. Senator Stone expressed
confidence that more than a major
ity would be found voting against the
Root and all other amendments.
Amendments Would Be Fatal
The administration has contended
that amendment of the bill probably
would be fatal, and by reason of this,
the measure was passed by the house
in the form desired by the state de-
!partment The same argument was
advanced when the measure was turn
ed over to the senate finance commit.
tee, and Chairman Penrose, of the
committee, has endeavOred to prevent
consideration of amendments.
Secretary Knox did not appear be-
fore the committee to explain the in
'wardness of the agreement, and to
urge the committee to report the
masufe to the senate in it's present
form. He was expected to devote
considerable time to the Root amend
ment, explaining wherein it would null
lifv or postpone the agreement, but
he sent word that previous engage
ments prevented his appearance.
Hopeful Of Success
The final fight on the floor will be
'Dased on the Root provision, but
whether it be accepted or rejected,
the friends of reciprocity are now
hopeful of success.
The reason is found in the decis-
ion of a majority of the Democratic
senators to make no effort to attach
the house free list bill to the reciprOc
ity measure.
A decided majority of Democrats
are favorable to reciprocity, but until
comparatively recently, many of them,
disposed toward political advantage.
made the condition that the Canadian
bill should receive no consideration
except in connection with the pet
Democratic measure. They have aban-
doned that attitude and now announce
they will oppose all amendments of
whatever nature.
Vote Month of
Advocates of the bill are confident
of success, but no one predicts vote
earlier than July 10, and some eX-
tend the time by month.
Senator Stone, of Missouri, is among
the leading supporters of the reciproc-
ity bill, but he will insist upon con-
sideration of the tariff measures sent
over from the house.
Senator Penrose will make an effort
to get the reciprocity bill out of the
committee on finance tomorrow, but
as many amendments will be present
ed, he may fail The bill will be re-
ported without recommendations.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08
E. B. Benn, Of Aberdeen,
Accounts For Deposit Of
$4,000 Made in Seattle
ARCHER & ANSTIE. TESTIFY
Wappenstein Denies That He
Took Bribe, and Corrobor-
ates Benn

SEATTLE, June THE defense in
the case of former Chief of Police
Charles w. Wappenstein, accused of
accepting bribes from disorderly
houses, sought to show yesterday that
the large sums of money deposited by
Wappenstein in Seattle banks which
the state alleged came from bribe Civ
ers, was received by Wappenstein in
a legitimate manner. E. B. Benn, for
mer mayor of Aberdeen Wash, and
brotherin-law of Wappenstein, was
the principal witness for the defense.
He testified that beginning early in
April and extending to August 3 he
paid Wappenstein total of $1,000 in
sums ranging from $500 to 800.
This was money Wappenstein had
loaned him in 1903.
Mr.. Benn accounted for the So 5.00G
deposited by Mrs. Wappensten Febru-
airy 10, 1911, the day that the grand
jury which indicted her husband con-
vened. He said the previous day his
sister had called him on the long dis
tance telephone and told him that her
husband was likely to be in trouble.
Mr. Benn said that he Immediately
took $4,000 in cash frim his private
vault anu DTOuSHl tHe lHOllcS W Stdt-
tie. He gave $1,000 to Mrs. Wappen-
stein and deposited the remainder to
his own credit.
Saw Him Put Money in Vaise
William w. Anstie of Aberdeen cor
roborated Benn's testimony regarding
the taking of money from Aberdeen
February Ia. He said that he was in
Benn's office and saw him take a
large sum from the safe, wrap it in an
old shirt and place it in small valse.
f. r. Archer, of Aberdeen, testified to
having paid f. B. Benn a note for 81,
900 in April, 1910.
Wappenstein Testifies
Today Charles w. Wappenstein, the
former chief of police, testified in his
own behalf at his trial on a charge of
accepting a bribe of $1,000 from keep
ers of disorderly houses. Wappen-
made on the stand by Gideon Tupper
and Clarence J. Gerald, the alleged
bribe givers, that they had made
monthly payments to Wappenstein for
protection and corroborated the testi-
mony of his brother-in-law, former
Mayor Benn of Aberdeen, that Benn
had paid him large sums of money
during the months that Wappenstein
is alleged to have deposited the alleg-
ed Gerald and Tupper bribe money in
a Seattle bank. Wappenstein denied
he had deposited large sums of money
in banks at Portland, Vancouver, Vic
toria and Los Angeles. On cross-ex-
animation he said he had told owners
OF houses used for disorderly pur-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08

When dealing with advertisers,
, nlease mention the Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08
SESSION LAWS READY.

OLYMPIA, June THE 1911 ses-
sion laws are now printed and 200
bound copies have been turned over
to j. II. Hit, state librarian, for dis
tribution. There have been $500 copies
prepared for distribution. This is the
first time, so far as known, that the
laws have been ready for d1stribu-
ton before the laws go into effect.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08
Big Realty Sales

The sales of lots in Union Pacific
Addition by Pat. Lavey during the
month Of May reached the total sum
of $4S,o00 One hundred and twenty
four sales were made, nearly all of
them for the purpose of building a
home.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08

BY order of Chief Templeman the
members of the police department will
be given 10 days vacation on full pay
during the year, but one officer to be
absent at one time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-06-08

poses that unless they came to an
agreement on the matter of rents in
stead of warning with each other, that
he would close the entire vice dis
trict
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
The Trouble in China.

This latest revolution in China is
not an anti-foreign war. That IL
superflcially shown in the action OF
the revolutionary leaders assuring all
foreigners safety and demonstrating
the assurance by actual friendly
treatment. The trouble evidently lies
further back and deeper. in the con-
tinuation Of that unrelenting warfare
for the extinction OF the Manchu
dynasty, which has held the throne
in China since 1644. II II the drama
Of history repeating itself--the in
evitable conquest Of the conquerors
by the race originally subdued. The
Manchurian, strong, bold and agrees
sive. came down from the north CEN
turtles ago, conquered China, and set
up authority over the vast domain
as his trophy Of conquest Gradually.
though, the Chinese has infused bis
blood into the Manehurian, weaken
ing him by the process until today
he ciings to the throne by the sheer
est desperation. the inevitable but q
little way of. He no longer has a
land OF his own name and It will not
be long until the one he acquired
will pass from bis control.
This explains why It is moekery to
repine in the name OF humanity over
these periodical outbreaks in China
and hope that they may soon cease,
They will go on, as sure as fate. until
the Manehus have been dethroned,
Assimilation has already performed
the bigger part of the task Of extine-
ton. There is little pure Manehu
blood left in the empire today. Read.
ers may gain the impression from
the dispatches that the present revo-
lutionists have things pretty we'll IN
hand from the report that they have
assured foreigners OF their safety
from attack and have been able Il
make good on their assurances. hold,
ing their troops on the strange peopi,
and their property. They are better
organized than similar insurreotion
lists have been. yet they still may mo-
make great or lasting Roadway. Theil
growing strength is what must b,
the more diseoneerting 10 the ole
regime. which is plainly Profound!
impressed with the perilous posi-
bilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
People Talked About

Charles w Eliot. president emeritus of
Harvard college. Is planning a world
tour, which will occupy eight months and
will cover about 5000 miles. He viii
start from New York. November l.
Looking back at the incident through
the mists OF forty years. chicagoans are
satisfied with the verdict that Mrs.
o'Leary's COW kicked over a two-story
village to make room for q skyseraper
city.
Some hopeless sinner blew into the
democratic convention in Boston and
swiped the coat and hat OF George Fred
Williams. The hat may come back, be-
cause there Is no other head 10 fit II.
but the coat is gone for good.
The hurry call for babies sent out from
Millionaires' row In Pasadena, Cal,
brought sixteen responses TO local ma
ternity hospitals and six 70 private homes
In one week. twenty-five husky young
stsrs ought keep the town awake for
awhile.
A Saiome parade party composed OF the
smart set OF Latroba. Pa, CARRIED IN
Adam-and-Eve pajamas Of golden autumn
leaves, and pulled of during a shady
honr OF dawn. has given the rest OF the
town great moral shock. The shocked
parties also are sore all over, because
they didn't wake up in time.
Henry WattersOn remarks in the cour-
ier-Journal that Two things seem
tolerahly sure: II Woodrow Wilson Is
nominated Cor president IL viii Be
through tho force OF an irresistible pres
sure Of public opinion: and. II he IL de-
featsd for the nomination, Il will be BY
some organised agency. well backed with
money"
A close friend OF Senator Stephenson OF
Wisconsin regards the senator's Inability
10 remember the details OF his election
expenditures. aggregating $4,000, as con,
elusive evidence OF failing mental pow,
ers- In his prime the senator had a not
ably retenuvs memory, rarely turning &c
book or a memorandum 10 recall details
o. his vast business deals. But the sen
ator Is q. and a searching eommitte,
flusters man o. his yearS
Bucknam PashA. commander OF N.
decrsplt navy OF Turkey. b an American
born IN Maine fOrty-three years Aso. III
worked for twenty years on the grea
lakes. Sailed on vessels on the Pacific
was superintendent Of Cramps shlI
building yards In Philadelphia. AID cap
tained the wArship Media. bant BY th'
Cramps, from Philadelphia until It's de
livery. 10 the Ottoman goveFnmant a
Constsntinople a dozen years ago. Al
the new warshlp nsared the Golden HorI
on the Fourth OF July, Captain BOeknAH
fired the national salute and ran up IN
stars and stripes The booming Of sum
Jared the old sultan Abdul HSmid. VIII
had the captain summoned far SUMMARY
punishment But the irate sultan vas y
pleased with Bucknams explanation tia
he Was Induced 70 enter the Turkish
naval service In plain American th'
pasha Is knoWa a. RAnaetOrd D. Buck
nsm.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
The Medical School Appropriation

AhS meulchl SCHOOL APPROPRIATION.
The dismissal by the district court
Of Lancaster county of the suit
brought TO annul the appropriation
made by the last legislature for hous-
ing the medical department of the
state university at Omaha presum-
ably puts an end to the efforts Of the
obstructionlsts to block the upbuild-
ing of the medical school as a part
of that institution. II is possible that
the legal proceedings may be pursued
further, but those who are RESPONSE
BILE for this action can hardly hope
for better results after having failed
to make a prima facia case in their
own chosen tribunal.
The fact Is that the attack on the
medical school appropriation has
been entirely unworthy, and upon
grounds which do not appeal to pub
lie sympathy. The public has no
concern with the rivalry Of different
methods of medical education, nor
with jealousies between the different
schools. II the teaching OF medicine
is a proper function OF the state uni
versity, and every one comedies that
II is, Just as much as the teaching of
law or OF electrical engineering, then
what the people of Nebraska want is
the development Of the best equipped
and manned medical department, To-
Gated where the clinical material and
hospital facilities are most available,
and adhering to the very highest
standards of medical service and pro-
fessional ethics.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
Mr.. Bryan's Program.

u
AS currently reported in the pub
lie prints. Mr.. Bryan is telling his
audiences on his trip through Ne
braska that II is too early TO make
any choice OF preferred presidential
candidates for the democratic 1912
nomination. but that the essential
thing is for democrats Of progressive
hue in the various states to get be-
hind the progressive democrat who
can most easily capture the delega-
ton from that state, and then, after
consultation on the eve OF the ma
tional convention, center on the pro-
gressive candidate who appears to
have the most strength in the con-
vention.
Now, this may be good politics. and
good advice from the standpoint Of
fered, but II lie a complete repudia-
ton OF the popular choice idea, and a
direct evasion Of the letter and spirit
Of the presidential preference pri-
mary legislation put upon the stat
utes OF this and other states by and
with the help OF Mr. Bryan and his
followers. II the Bryan program Is
TO be carried out by the so-caIled
progressive democrats, of what use
will II be TO take a vote Of the demo-
cratic rank and file as to presidential
preferences in the various states II
that expression OF preference Is to be
disregarded by the convention dele
gates whom they select?
The theory OF the presidential
preference primary is that by stimuli
taneous vote in all the states the indi-
vidual members OF each political
party would choose the nominees on
the national tickets exactly the same
as they now choose their nominees
on the state tickets. Mr. Bryan's
program indicates that, while he has
been an ardent advocate OF the presI-
Dental preference primary, he does
not wish to submit to It. but wants
10 continue TO play politics Just the
same as they have been played here
tofore with the favorite sons. dark
horses, uninstructed delegations and
political trade agreements that were
supposed TO be completely done away
with by the new regime.
Frankly. we are interested in see
ing how Mr.. Bryan's program works
out. II appeals TO us as shrewdly
calculated to beat an Objectionable
candidate, especially with the help Of
the two-thirds rule, more than TO
make a particular favored candidate.
1t 10 the old plan Of arraying a large
field against the strong man, which
most usually eventuates In the nom
ination OF dark horse--it is the
same plan which paved the way for
Mr.. Bryan to talk himself into his
FIRST nomination in 1895. The ques-
ton is, VIII Its resemblance to the
1895 democratic alignment stop
theref
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

when the three women were being drag
gsd through the streets in an upturned
carriage caused by the force Of the auto.
II seems a pity the citizens OF Omaha
should be treated in such a manner as
this 70 be run down by an auto, the
driver not having control Of his ma
chine. Yet the Judge could not find
evidence 20 convict this man. This Is
only one case in many where some one
is injured by an auto and nothing is
done TO protect us Two-thirds Of the
accidents are caused by so-called taxi
cabs hired on the down town street cor
ners. The police should be commended
for their quick action In finding this
man and placing him under arrest but
what good does Il do to arrest them II
they are 10 be released without prosecu-
tion1 A. SUBSCRIBER.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
The Steady Licks Count.

II was the plan OF the promoters
of the Men and Religion movement
to have deluge OF matter pertaining
TO that movement published In the
October magazines and as much mat
ter as possible run in the daily pa
pers. The Continent, commenting on
the partial failure OF the magazine
plan from the church standpoint, OBJ
serves:
Not so much OF religious stuff in the
October Magazines and not 80 much
either. an the promoters OF Men and Re
iigion had predicted! But that signifies
little unless that the editors OF the mag
azines feel fully able to make up their
own tables OF contents without extFane-
Gus suggestions. - tits better to
have a steady growth OF religious ma
terial in the popular prints. such - IL
going on ali the while. than any special
splurge IN one months number.
II Is scarcely necessary to add that
The Continent is heartily in favor OF
the Men and Religion movement.
But that does not prevent It from TAX
ing q worldly view OF this principle,
which reaches out beyond the lines Of
local application. The Men and Re-
liglon movement does well to reeog-
nize the value OF publicity as an aid
to its work OF eYangelizatlon. but It.
no more than any other sane enter
prise. should build upon the boom
basis. Not the splurge, but the
steady ticks, is what Il is counting on
in it's own efforts for results. That
is what will count more. too. in the
help It gets from the public prints.
No serious effort OF any kind may
safely depend upon the spasmodic
burst. the impulsive gust OF enthusi-
asm for It's success or highest achieve
msnt. The movement under discus
sion was foresighted enough to pro-
vide for the conservation OF its re-
sources and results. That gives IL
character. which some other kindred
enterprises have lacked. but con-
servation and monthly booms do not
so together.
II is refreshing now and then for
the reputable secular press that do
so much to help along with moral
and religious reforms TO have the
quiet tribute Of appreciation mani
tested, as The Continent has done.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

revolted against the iron hand Of
vested interests and in so doing gone
the limit in the other direction. Even
ten years ago such a transformation
would scarcely have been thought
possible, for California not only was
ruled and bossed by the corporations,
II was boss ridden by them and was
too meek and gentle to raise objee-
ton.
But the corporate masters made
their mistake in imagining that they
could go on indefinitely when they
should have known that one day the
people would resist and rebel. SO
that is the real explanation. II Cali
fornia has gone to extremes II must
be remembered that II came from
another extreme and the reaction Is
against gross abuse OF privilege
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
TITLED ONES.

King Ak-Sar-Ben's show is over
All the gala days are gone;
Those swell floats, so captivating,
To cold storage have been drawn;
Quite a transformation surely
They were just au fait, l swami
Now the King and Queen are resting
From the duties of their reign
Knights and Duchesses ana Ladies
Slump 20 Jones and Smith AGAIN.
Those Ambassadors and Pages,
Simple jewellers OF the plain.
Mr. Samson's busy counting
Hope his cash account looks tit.
Saw there's one thing cheers my MEM
Dry
Let me tell you ere I quit;
We had titled ones a-plenty--
Doncherno, that makes lSt!
Omaha. f. B. 7.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

II seems that the young MIR.
Dickens is not so severe in his eriti-
eism OF Americans as was hts illus
trious father upon his two visits 10
our country. The younger Dickens
has just passed favorable judgments
upon "the pretty, slender ankles of
New York" OF course. the elder
Dickens was not talking SO much
about ankles when he seolded US so.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
worlds temperance sunday.

Soh1age
OMAHA, Oct. 1S-To the Editor OF The
Bee: Most OF the current periodicals,
both general and religious. show the
growing interest, not only in our own
country but in foreign lands as well, in
all matters pertaining to temperance
legislation. Every intelligent reader has
decided in his own mind which side OF
this all-important and vital question he
stsnds for.
To remain non-committal at the present
day reflects not only on ones con-
science but upon ones intelligence. The
recent campaign in Maine has been far
reaching and should arouse every church
and Sunday school to so plan and con-
duct the services Of Worlds Temperance
sunday as 10 secure the active enlist
ment Of every Christian man and weman
70 aggressive work in the onward move
ment OF this great cause.
This work Is largely educational. and
when the youth OF today are taught the
scientific facts regarding the effects Of
alcohol then we may hope to see with
the rising generation an end to the liquor
traffic and Its domination.
May every church and Sunday school
in Omaha observe Worlds Temperance
Sunday" on November r.
A W. c. T. u.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
CalitOrnia,s Political Psnaulum.

C0lifornias POLITICAL Pendulum.
calltornia's political pendulum did
not Just happen TO swing from one
extreme 10 the other. The people did
not simply take q sudden notion that
they would IKE TO shift from an
ultra-eonservative TO an ultra-radieal
state. There was some deep-down.
definite reason for Il. And the cor
porations that have, practically ever
since California has been a state.
dominated It's politics. should have
no difficulty In determining that
reason.
II is perfectly proper TO regard
CALIFORNIA; incorporation Of the
initiative and referendum. recall and
woman suffrage into It's constitution
as a revolt. The people there have
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

The elevation TO vice prssidencies
of the Union Pacific OF Thomas M.
Orr and John A. Munroe is not only
pleasing TO their friends. but viii be
generally regarded as Just recogni-
ton OF the valued services these two
ofioials have given for so many years
10 that great railway system.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

Before the culprits OF one iynchlng
bee are brought to justice another
Illegal hanging is pulled on in the
Keystone state. Looks as n It we're
about time 10 ask. whats the mat
ter with Pennsylvania"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16
Mixing Business and Religion.

DVaIUH ITHUHNTIIIs
The plea of former Vice President Fair
banks for more religion in business and
more business in religion" recalls Mr..
Dooley's comment on Christian Science.
IF the Christian Scientists had a little
more science and the doctors a little
more Christianity, II wouldn't make
much difference which ye called, 80
lang as We had a good nurse"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

Mr. bryan wants be Followers IN
each state 70 unite behind the pro-
gressive democrat for whom they can
most easily win out a national con-
yention delegation IN that state.
How many guesses do you think
would be needed 20 disclose the iden'
tity Of the candidate 10 mind who can
carry Nebraska most easily In the
democrats primary
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

The chairman OF the democratic
county committee is. and has been for
some time, deputy county attorney.
With All that evidence OF iawlessness
IN his possession, why doesn't he so
% ~ or does he merely want 70
use Il for political purposes onlyf
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

The balance sheet shows that the
Stephenson campaign managers spent
$4,000 for beer. but only IS for
chewing gum. Women do not vote
in wisconsin.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

Il Is asserted that Henry NJ. Whit
ney was the original advocate In
Massachusetts, Of reciprocity with
Canada, Perhaps that accounts now
for bis silence on the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-16

Now, II President Taft would only
OFFER that vacancy on the supreme
bench TO that eminent and erudlte
lawyer and iurist. william Jennings
Bryan.