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Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
John LIE Compton
Laughs at Claims
of the Pioneers

Il have just been reading in The Bee Of
the picnic that some men and women held
out at Florence saturday. At that picnic
these same men and women proclaimed
themselves the pioneers OF Nebraska and
the first white settlers west OF the Missouri
river. This tickles me all over and makes
me laugh until L can hardly contain my
self" remarked John LeCompton. an aged
Frenchman who came down from Winnie
bago agency with a bunch Of winnebago
and Omaha Indians. Continuing. LeComp-
ton added:
It's all very well to resolve that they
are and were the first and only white men,
but they are not sticking TO the facts. I
can beat them years and years. and then
have some years to spare.
why, do you know that was out here
on this side OF the river before that Joe
Redman or Lafe Shipiey was born. Seventy
years ago when a boy 10 years Of age, l
planted corn right on the site OF where
that high building pointing TO the City
National bsRk) now stands. There was my
brother Louis II years older than me and
who died five years ago. l have heard
my father say that Louis was born at
what is now the corner Of Sixteenth and
Farnam streets. And il the record is cor
rect. he vas the first white child born in
Nebraska
My father was a white man and my
mother was part French and part Indian,
so you see that there is more white than
Indian blood in my veins The family lived
with the Omahas for more than 100 years
and when It comes to being old the La
ComptonB come pretty near being II.
Those men who met up at Florence Satur-
day were Just newcomers and tenderfeet
| compared WITH us"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Nebraska
McMaSters' Brother
Asking for News Of
the HeSse Murder
Fact that Nothing Has Been Heard
from Former Husband of Woman
Causing Comment.

TECUMsEH. Neb. Aug. I.-(special)-
The only new developments in the Hesse
murder case here in the last twenty four
hours is the hearing from a brother Of
Miss wauneta IAverne AcMaster's
father. The wife Of this brother has writ
ten sheriff Z. L. Roberts from her home
al Dallas. :. u. asking for some further
particulars or the double murder and the
hiding Of the bodies Of Mrs. Hesse and her
daughter in the well. The sheriff wired
Mrs. McMsster at once and endeaVored
through her TO locate the father Of the
murdered girl. Up to this time there is no
reply. Sheriff Roberts is Of the opinion
that the authorities of Utah will apprehend
Hesse within few days at least.
The awful crime is still the one theme Of
conversation with Tecumseh people. II
has worked them to a high state OF excite
ment. The women who were called to the
morgue by the coroner's jury in an en-
deavor to identify the bodies have been in
a serious nervous state since. one Of the
witnesses said the old well was within
seventy five feet Of her bedroom window
and that, without doubt. she was sleeping
near an open window, the window being
towards the well at the time the women
were murdered and their bodies disposed Of
The wonderful composure that Hesse
maintained after he had killed the women
and buried them in the well and then
burned his house IS almost unparalleled.
Following the fire he investigated the prices
Of building materials at the local yards and
even went so far as TO show plans OF his
proposed new house. Later he said he
would have to give UP the building PROPOSE
ton as his wife could not bear to return 70
Tecumseh.
The people are anxious to hear a confess
sion from Hesse himself, as II all seems
such a mystery, and there are those who
are of the opinion there is something back
OF the deed just uncovered. The old well
at the home first occupied by the Hesses
in Tecumseh has not been dug out yet, but
it is going 20 be. it is understood. Why
would this man fill one well and dig an
other on the same lot at his own expense In
property he was renting. is a question
that puzzles many. And, too, where IL
McAIaster. the father Of the murdered girl
1t 1t known that he WIS formerly n travel
ing man with headquarters in Chicago. He
has always been soliciuous as to the
divorced wife and daughter and now. wher
their murdered bodies have been discovered
he is silent The authorities have wired
Chicago and other points and cannot locate
him.
| In case Hesse Is 2pprehended the excite
ment here. which is now somewhat on tht
decline with be renewed with wonderful
lvigor. Most people do not think that Hess.
viii be taken alive, agreeing that he will
| probably add the last chapter to his story o
crime by taking his own ife If he falls intc
the hands of the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Bluffs and Mrs. Frederick J. Wearne Of
$50 woolworth avenue, who was accom-
panied by Miss Anna Moore OF 1889 South
Twenty-sixth street, came together at
high speed at Davenport and Thirty sixth
streets Mrs Wearne was the only one
Of the three who received severe injury.
the others escaping with slight bruises.
Mrs. wearne was thrown forward in the
car and as the result OF the impact suf-
fered q deep abrasion OF the scalp. She
was taken 10 Wise Memorial hospital
where she was attended by her husband,
who arrived soon after the accident.
The drivers Of both autos were returning
from the Country club, and Mrs Weafne
was driving south. Mr. Stewart was com
ing from the west, headed for Council
Bluffs. The street at that point Is very
narrow and neither driver saw the other
until the machines were nearly together.
Both cars were wrecked Mrs. wearne was
considerably improved Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Di.trihution cd statutes.
FIRE DMATHIESSEN PLEADS
NOT GUILTY TO CHARGE
Man who shot Husband of His Az
finity BrOaght Up I'm Court
for Hearing.

FREMONT. Neb.. Aug. H.-(special Tel
gram.--Fred Mathiessen. was arraisnec In
police court today on the charge Of choot-
ing Herman Washer the husband OF MS
affinity" with intent 20 kill and wound
at his store on Main street Saturday night.
His face showed the marks Of his en-
counter with Washer and he looked bag
gard and worried.
Mrs. Washer cast admiring glences In
his direction. but they failed OF recogni-
ton. Mathiessen waived preliminary ex-
animation and pleaded not guilty. Bail
was fixed at $500 which he gave The
appearance.
Washers injuries were slight and he was
able TO be about his work today. For
years he and his wife have quarrelled.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
President Gomez
DepOrts Spaniard
By Use of Force
Unprecedented Action Takes Place in
Havana, Beyond Cuban Con-
stitution.

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug. 21.-Jose Maria
Villaverde, managing editor OF the paper
Ciuda, and his nephew. Manuel vinaverde.
an editorial writer on the Cuba, were
seized today at the residence of the former,
placed on a steamer and deported to Spain.
The Cuba has been continuously assailing
the government of President Gomez and
today, acting under a presidential decree.
squad OF police visited the residence Of
villaverde and demanded admission. This
being refused. the police battered in the
doors. seized the two prisoners, and with
out giving them time TO make any prepare
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
NEWS NOTES FROM FAIRBURY
Funerals OF victims Of Wreck at
Havelock Held sunday-Chau-
tauaua Closes.

FAIRBCRY. Neb., Aug. N.-tSpeciaD-
The funeral services of Carl G. Eiser,
the locomotive fireman, who met his
tragic death in the Rock Island railroad
disaster near Havelock. Friday a. m, were
held from his home on J. street at 10 a.
m. Sunday The Brotherhood OF LocomO-
tive Firemen and Englnemen had charge
OF the services. Deceased had been a
member Of this order for several years.
Eiser has lived in Fairbury for the past
four Of five years.
The funeral services Of the late Floyd
Oliver. the brakeman who also met death
in the same disaster. were held in Belle
vile Sunday p m. and special train was
run from Fairbupy TO accommodate the
one hundred railroad employees who wished
TO attend the funeral Oliver entered the
train service a few weeks ago. having been
until that time In the roundhouse service
He was formerly fireman.
A telegram from the bedside of the in
jured engineer. Arthur Fuller. in Lincoln,
states chat he is progressing nicely and
that he Is out Of danger.
The Fairbury chatuauqua closed at the
city park auditorium, Sunday evening,
after being in session since August II.
Saturday had the largest attendance of
the season. Va large delegation of farmers
from all parts OK Jefferson county coming
10 hear the lecture by p @. Holden. II
was Farmers Day" The Hinshaw Grand
operate company was one of the highest
paid musical companies on the program.
The stockholders and commercial club
have not announced whether another ses-
sion will be held next season or not
Two large wheat stacks on the farm OF
N. Killean, which Is located about a mile
and a half northwest of Fairbury. we're
struck By lightning during the big thunder
and rain storm and burned to the ground.
The loss Is covered by insurance
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
TWO DROWNED IN STREAM
John Brown and CIarance Morrison
of Watson, Mo-, Meet Death In
Frontier County.

CURTIS, Neb., Aug. A.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The twelfth OF the big August rains
fell last evening causing some damage
20 the railroads and loss OF life as well.
John Brown. aged 20 years, resident OF
Frontier county, and Clarence Morrison OF
Watson, No, aged q years. were drowned
while attempting to cross a swollen stream
in a canyon. northest Of Stockville. Nor
rison's body was recovered a short distance
below, where il had caught in a wire
fence Browns body was found a half
mile further down the stream, where 1t had
finally lodged.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
FOR ITCHING SCALPS
DANDRUFF AND DRY,
THIN, FALLING HAIR
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Afford
a Speedy, Economical and
Agreeable Treatment,

To allay itching and irritation of the
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling hair,
remove crusts, scales and dandrlIf, and
promote the growth and beauty Of the
hair OF women, the following SPECIAL
treatment has been found most effective.
On retiring, comb the hair out straight
all Around, then begin at the side and
make parting, gently rubbing Cuticura
ointment into the parting with q bit Of
soft asnnel held over the end Of the
finger. Anoint additional paTtings about
half an inch apart until the whole scalp
has been treated, the purpose being to
get the ointment on the scalp skin
rather than on the hair.s
The next morning, shampoo with
Cuticura soap and hot water. shAmpoos
alone may be used as often as agreeable,
but for women's hair once or twice a
month is generally sufficient for this
special treatment Men may apply Cuti-
eura ointment as they would a pomade
or in any other convenient way, prefer
ably at night, as often as necessary to
keep the scalp clean and the hair from
falling, but may shampoo lightly with
Cutieura soap every morning, when
making the toilet.
Notwithstanding that CutieurA soap
and ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers throughout the world, those
wishing 10 try this treatment may do
80 without expense by sending 10
"CuticsEa, Dept. L, Boston, for a
free sample Of each, with 32-p. book on
the care and treatment Of skin and hair.
I'll = vel 20 nlzre q Light covering over
the hsi- 10 QTOicl. lie pll0V from STAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

lions. rushed both on board the steamship
Alfonso XIII. which sailed this evening for
spanish ports.
A presidential decree. issued this evening
concerning the deportation denounces the
viiaverdes. who are Spsniards as per
nlcious foreigners actively hostile 20 the
Cuban government, and hence subject to
deportation.
The action Of President Gomez is unprecs-
denied. The Cuban constitution does not
invest in the president authority. to order
any person deported.
The elder vniaverde WAS one Of the most
prominent spaniards in Cuba. For many
years he was managing editor Of the Diaric
de Ia Marina
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
DOUBLE PARACHUTE DROP
PROVES FATAL TO AER0NAUT
Frank ID. Crawford of Anderson, Ind,
Falls Dead from Air at Feet
of His Wife.

MARION. Ind. Aug. H.-Frank D. Craw-
ford Of Anderson, Ind, met death today in
attempting a double parachute leap. While
800 feet above the earth he cut loose from
the first parachute, but the second refused
TO open until he had fallen 500 feet. The
sudden opening while falling 90 rapidly
caused the aeronaut to lose his grip. and
he was dashed to the earth ALMOST at the
feet Of his wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

DESHLER. Neb.. Aug. n-tspecial)-
It has been found advisable to change the
dates Of Deshlers corn show and horse
fair TO September 10 and %. tent seat
ing so has been secured. in which to give
the lectures on corn culture and horse
breeding. The Deshler band of twenty
five pieces will give concerts in addition to
Lewis a schroeders band. Merchants will
make special bargain sales both days. and
give free demonstrations. There will be
plenty Of amusement features.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

MADISON, Neb., Aug a.-(special The
following persons have filed their expense
statements with the county clerk for the
recent primary election;
NJ s AeDuffee judge on democratic
ticket, $40; w. II. Field. clerk OF district
court, republican. So; = r. Mcfarland
county clerk, republican, s5250: n a
Ho"Sel. superintendent, democrat, S2s50:
Wtiliam n. Darlington. treasurer. republl-
can, ssl.ls; $ c. Blackman. register Of
deeds, republican. s27.5O. and n C. Matrau.
county clerk, democrat. s.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
BARRIERS HAVE QUIET SUNDAY
Considerable work IL Performed In
Downtown shops All During
sabbath.

sunday has passed peaceably for the bar
bers interested in the tonsorial war that has
been raging in Omaha for the last month.
Considerable work was done in all the
shops that remained open. but Il was done
free OF charge. Many members of the local
union were stationed at the shops which
kept open TO report any barber that ac-
cepted money for his services. No report
was heard of violation of the ordinance.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

WEEPING WAIER Neb., Aug. n
lSpeciaL)-rhe attendance at the weeping
Water chsutauqua has exceeded expecta-
uons. The first session was held Friday
afternoon, and on Saturday the commit
tee announced that they had sold sufficient
season tickets TO meet expenses 4 big
crowd was out last night to hear the Nev.
p. n. Maerory lecture on The Life OF
Christ"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

HoLDREGE. Neb.. Aug. Especial y
c. A. Whitaker, a pioneer settler and until
his retirement this spring for a dozen
years proprietor of a restaurant in this
city, was found dead in bed by members
Of his family. Excitement over a fire near
his home Friday night is thought TO have
induced an attack OF heart failure He
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Nebraska

b. the Buffalo county man In the senate
during the present special session.
Cut Rate 60 Fair.
The Minneapolis a Omaha Railroad com
pany IL the first 70 apply 70 the State
Railway commission for permission 70 re-
duoe rates to Lincoln during the state fair
from 2 cents a mile to one and one-half
fare for the round trip. The railroads
usually make such a reduction during the
state fair
Hanson sees Board.
Attorney Frank T, Ransom. representing
the South Omaha stock yards was IN con-
ference with the State Railway commission
this forenoon IN regard 10 the application
Of the stock yards for leave 20 increase
charges for hay from 80 a ton to IS a
ton and 10 increase the price Of corn from
q 10 N.iO bushel
Anderson Off Ballot.
Charles l.. Anderson Of oxford. a demo
cratic candidate for regent has written
letters to the secretary Of state and to
the regents OF the university complaining
bitterly that his name was left off the
official ballot in ten different counties or
that no vote was returned for him. Secre-
tary Of State Wait has investigated and
finds that votes were returned for him
from all OF the counties in question with
the exception Of Clay county.
barton to Milwaukee.
state Auditor Barton has gone 20 Mil
waukee to confer with other state auditors
In regard to the results Of an examination
Of q Canadian insurance company that has
been doing business in the United states.
Interesting disclosures are looked for
when the examination now in progress Is
completed. II is rumored that officers OF
the company have been retaining for their
own use per cent Of the 81 per cent
interest which the company funds have
been drawing,
Distribution of statutes.
-Four hundred copies Of cobbey's sta
tutes have been delivered to the secretary
Of state under the provisions Of a law
passed last winter authorizing the state
to buy the books at 50 copy, or a total
Of 1890 for the lot. The books will be
distributed TO certain public officers in
accordance with a Law regulating their
distribution.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

CLAY CENTER, Neb.. Aug. a.-tspecial.)
During violent electric storm late last
night lightning struck the barn Of Homer
Lunn IN this city. and Il was entirely
destroyed. The horses were rescued, but
the grain, hay and harness were destroyed.
Loss estimated at C.Oo0 and insurance
s4cp
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
STANTON SCHOOL NOT CONDEMNED
Delay In Finishing Building Due 90
Change in Specifications.

STANTON, Neb.. Aug. n.-ispecial) >
Beganson & Blaser. the contractors who
are building the new school house here.
deny that any part Of the building has
been condemned. The reports arose from
the fact that the school board ordered
changes in the supports of the roof. which
il decided were too light. This was an ad-
dition to the specifications in the con-
tract and the firm is 20 be paid extra for
it. The delay in completing the building
is due to this cause
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
INJURED WOMAN is IMPROVED
Mrs. Frederick J. wearne Victim OF
Automobile Accident satur-
day Evening.

Several persons had narrow escapes Sat
urday evening when the automobiles being
driven by Charles T. Stewart Of Council
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Nebraska


was a man Of about IS years andleaves a
widow and five children
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
A Cruel Mistake

is to neglect a cold or cough. DR.. Kings
New Discovery cures them and prevents
consumption. SOC and 500. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
ptsEracefuI Cenduet

Of liver and bowels. IN refusing 10 act. is
quickly remedied with Dr. Kings New Life
Pills SC. For sale by Beaton Drug co.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

Persistent Advertisins is the ROAD to Big
Returns
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

III = vel 20 nlzce a Light covering over
tLe ESil 10 protest lie pillow from stain.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22
Dead Nan IdentIfied.
Ready for students' Return.

State university authorities today began
canvass OF the city with the end in view
u obtaining names OF rooming and board
Ng houses and places for employment for
students during the coming school year.
The entire city will be covered within the
lext fortnight so that the information
ray be available for prospective students
Who visit this city during fair week
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-22

This city was on the edge Of rainstorm
which swept the South Platte country last
night between midnight and o'clock today.
Reports from the railroads and the weather
breau indicate that the heaviest downpour
as west OF the city. Here "a was .6s Of
f n inch. while toward the storm center in
be vicinity of Hastings the precipitation
kRs more than an inch
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-21
TAKING PLACE OF FEATHERS
Aisrettes of Wheat Just Now Are tho "ReaI Thing" for Variety
 of Reasons.

No one seems to be able to ex. plain why fashion is leaving the enor. nous aigrettes of white and black, which have been with us so long, un- less 1t is a laggard desire to be hu- manitarian. The restriction thrown around birds by the laws of the states. and the difficulty and cost of getting aigrettes, has given many milliners good reason not to carry them in stock. The expense of buying one is the best reason for their unpopular ity
 The milliners. liking the effects of the aigrette, have determined to use many other materials to take Its place, therefore the new hats are trimmed with silken wheat in the form of an aigrette. Some of it is in the natural color and great deal of 1t Is dyed to match the hats or frocks.
 One sees much blue and green and purple. The green Is the most popu- lar for summer use, as 1t is re- freshingly cool.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-21
Anne Boleyn's Coach.

"Headless coaches" are fairly num- erous. The most famous is the one that drives once a year. on the ami versary of Anne Boleyn's execution, up the avenue at Blicking, her Nor folk home, says the London Chronicle. The coachman and the four horses have not a head between them, and Anne's own is not upon her shoulders, but she holds 1t in her lap as she sits in the coach all in white. At the hall door the whole apparition vanishes. Anne's father, Sir Thomas, also rides in a coach drawn by headless horses once a year. and his ride is much more exciting than his daughters. He has to cross forty county bridges dur ing the night and company Of yell ing demons pursues the coach to keep the horses going.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-21
LOCKING UP THE JURYMEN
Outrageous ard Possibly Illegal Gus tom That Has Come Down From
 Old Times.

Some of the shabby brocade of court etiquette has been cleared out of our courts, such as gowns and wigs. Some that still hangs in faded shreds is dusty, but inoffensive But some sur viving practices are seriously objec- tionable.
 For instance, the outrageous habit Of locking jurymen up. Why? Dur ing the progress of civil case which lasts three or four days jurymen can go home nights. But when the case Is given to the jury, the Jury must go into continuous session, under lock and key. until 1t reaches a verdict There is no sufficient reason why we should not go home at the end of a day, and come back to our work next morning, just as We men do in any other business. The imprisonment of jury tends to hasty decisions, to the forced yerdicts of weary minds in capacitated for thinking. Much bet ter to drop difficult case, go home, sleep, come fresh to the jury room in the morning and resume deliberation II Jurymen are in danger of being tempered with after a case is given to them, then they are in equivalent danger of being tempered with dur ing the progress of the case
 The incarceration of the jury is, I hold, against the rights and liberties of citizens.
 l am willing to give a portion of my time, without pay, to public busi- ness; but 1 resent the turning of the sheriff's key behind my back. I re, sent having to walk down to the street to supper tor breakfastD in military or criminal column-by-twos. The judge very often has to spend several days in deciding question of law Why not lock him up until his mind works to conclusion?-Case and Comment.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-07-21
MODERN WOMEN LACK GRACE
Famous Artist Says Fair Sex Never Before Walked or Carried It.
 self so Badly.

Marcus Stone, R. C., the famous
 women-or men either, for that mat
 ter-have ever walked or carried
 themselves as badly as they do now,
 the women with their elbows out
 their shoulders up, their necks push
 ed forward, the men for the most
 part chestless creatures with sloping
 neeks. Arms were not made to stick
 out on either side like jug handles.
 "Of course, as an artist 1 am at
 war with fashion and its constant changes-which prevent woman
 evolving a dress which expresses her individuality-but especially with the fashion of wearing corsets, which, to my mind destroy the outlines of the figure and cramp the freedom of woman's movements. Never before in my life has woman been so much imprisoned and laced up as she is today-that is to say of course, all except the willowy women, whose fig
 ures accord with present fashion How can she move gracefully in a tube which pushes her shoulders up, shortens her neck, and sends her ell bows out? The sloping attitude of neck adopted by men and women attribute to the wearing, especially
 when young. of high stiff collars. The least pressure on the back of the neck sends the head forward, and
 thus a habit Is formed"